Painting holiday

Italy • Umbria • Todi

Castles in the air
The region around Todi is characterised by castles and fortified hilltop medieval towns.

Some of our days

Arrival day

We arrive in Todi in time for an exploration of this beautiful walled town.

A turn around Todi

Fast becoming a hub for the arts in Umbria, we spend the day in the centre of Todi in the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most thoroughly medieval outdoor spaces in Italy.

Nests, nooks and crannies

We spend the morning amidst gentle farmland looking up at this elevated village of Monte Castello di Vibio. After lunch we explore the ancient alleyways inside the village.

Castles and monasteries

We visit Fratta Todina, a fortified town protected by a castle. The Franciscan monastery in the town centre is our location for the afternoon.

A picture of perfection

A day spent above the Tiber in Giano del Umbria, an unspoilt fortified hamlet ringed with olive groves and deep pastoral countryside.

Free day

Spoilt for choice; try Assisi or Perugia.

Final fling with frescoes

A fabulous final day around the pretty village of Cerqueta. Surrounded by olives and oaks and with frescoes by Perugino it's a great day all round.

Departure day

We depart for Rome airport after an early breakfast.