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Umbrian Hills Tour: Explore Ancient Legends, Springs, Mountain Lakes, and Stone Canyons
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Embark on a captivating journey through the Umbrian Hills, where ancient legends come to life. Discover hidden springs, mountain lakes, and stone canyons, all surrounded by medieval hamlets and serene hermitages.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Le Fonti del Clitunno - The Clitunno river’s springs have created a lake with very clear and emerald green waters. This water garden inspired poets such as Propertius, Pliny, Virgilio, Byron and Carducci. Groundwater comes to the suface as several water springs, a few of which can be found on the lakebed. The water mirrors intense and changing colours, is rich in rare vegetal species (phanerogams, horsetail, moss, aquatic nasturtium…) that create a luxuriant appearance of rare beauty. Its shores are surrounded by a thick vegetation, particularly weeping willows and poplars. Their rare beauty has inspired painters, poets and writers since ancient times. - Spoleto - Located in southeastern Umbria, Spoleto is one of the region’s most fascinating art towns. Its wealth of history, varied cultural heritage and important arts events make it one of the tourist destinations most highly esteemed by visitors. The historic center has maintained its medieval appearance, although traces of its Roman heritage are still visible. - Cascata delle Marmore - The Marmore Falls: Among the highest in Europe, they were created by the Romans in 271 BC to drain the swamps around the Nera River: an engineering feat that has become one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Umbria.The vegetation along the entire course of water is luxuriant and flourishing, a mass of water that falls from a height of 165 metres: a breathtaking spectacle originated by nature’s spontaneity and human intelligence. PLEASE NOTE: Most of the time, the water in the canals above the falls is diverted to a hydroelectric power plant. Out of the season the waterfall is only flowing on certain times in the weekend. In summertime the waterfall is turned on for a few hours every day, with additional times on holidays.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fees for Clitunno Park and Marmore Waterfall
- Guided tour
- Pickup and dropoff
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Speckled with age-old settlements and tranquil retreats, the hills of Umbria are mesmerizing. Merely a few kilometres can transport you into the heart of nature, among the antiquated beech forests, profound caverns and legendary mountains.
Water springs from the earth and fills the mountain lakes; it courses through rivers, sculpting magnificent stone canyons; it collects in marshlands and man-made reservoirs, metamorphosizing them into natural havens.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
- Please provide your accommodation’s information at the time of booking (name, address)
- The day before we’ll send a mail with exact pick up time
Location
P.za della Repubblica, 48
Piazza della Repubblica
Meeting point is in front of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Trail23769710593
Nov 3, 2023
Umbria: the green heart - Beautiful green region. There is a lot of up and down, even in the cities.
Clitunno springs: beautiful water landscape with small springs of clear water.
Marmore Waterfall: very beautiful when used to its full potential. Keep in mind that this waterfall is only in its full splendor for a few hours a day.
Spoleto: real Italian city with aqueduct and cathedral
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