Perugia
Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi Airport
Search flights25 min by car
Plan your trip
Coming to Umbria
Flights, transfers, rooms at the castle, what to pack, and a few favourite places nearby.
Getting here
Six airports work well
Listed by travel time to the castle.
Ancona
Ancona International Airport Raffaello Sanzio
Search flights1 h 45 by car
Florence
Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport
Search flights2 h by car
Rome
Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport
Search flights2 h 30 by car
Rimini
Rimini and San Marino Federico Fellini International Airport
Search flights2 h 30 by car
Rome
Ciampino Airport - Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport
Search flights2 h 45 by car
TransfersWe’ll shuttle you to the castle on Sunday
We’ll shuttle you to the castle on Sunday
from Perugia and Rome airports.
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Please add your flight details to your RSVP so we can organise group shuttles — not booked yet? RSVP anyway and add them later. Return transport on check-out day is your own to arrange.
Making your own way? Let us know via the RSVP or message us directly, and we’ll send the exact address — we’re keeping it a surprise for everyone else.
Where to stay
Rooms at the castle
Four options — book through the RSVP form.
All prices are per night for the whole room, excluding 10% VAT.
All rooms have an en-suite bathroom and include towels, toiletries, hairdryers, and AC.
Single room
One double bed; for one person. En-suite.
€ 80 / night
Double room
One double bed; for two. En-suite.
€ 120 / night
Triple room
One double bed and one single bed; for three. En-suite.
€ 170 / night
Family room
Two connecting double rooms, each with their own en-suite.
€ 240 / night
Packing
What to bring
May in Umbria is gentle. Pack lightly; pack with care.
Sunny days
~ 21-23 °C
Cool evenings
~ 10-11 °C
The odd shower
Pack a light layer
Essentials
Documents
- Passport — valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates.
Wardrobe — one outfit per occasion
- Flowy floral/summer party wear (Pizza Party)
- Swimwear & comfortable clothes (for the pool / morning activity)
- Formal earthy-colours (floaty dresses or linen suits — for the wedding day)
- Casual wear (check-out day)
Practical
- Sunglasses & sunscreen
- A light jacket or layer (evenings cool off quickly)
- Comfortable walking shoes (for cobbled towns and castle grounds)
- Phone charger
- Plug adapter — Type C (two round pins)
Optional
Nice to have
- Flip flops (for the pool)
- A light rain layer (spring showers aren’t unusual)
- A sun hat
- A reusable water bottle
If you’re extending your stay
- Toiletries & a travel towel (the castle rooms have these covered, onward stays may not)
- Extra casual daywear
- A day bag (for excursions)
- Offline maps or a guidebook
Things to do
Worth the detour
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If you’re extending your stay, here are the places we’d send you.
The capital
Perugia
15–20 min by car
Umbria’s vibrant capital combines medieval streets, lively piazzas, excellent restaurants, and a great atmosphere for wandering, aperitivo, and shopping.
Fun fact: Be sure to try Baci Perugina, Italy’s most famous chocolate, which has been made here since 1922.
A pilgrimage
Assisi
20–25 min by car
A UNESCO-listed hill town and spiritual heart of Umbria, best known for the breathtaking Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and its peaceful, beautifully preserved streets.
Fun fact: Climb up to the ancient Rocca Maggiore fortress for one of the best panoramic views in Umbria.
A tasting
Olive oil tasting
30–40 min by car
Visit a working olive mill near Spello or Trevi to sample some of Italy’s best extra virgin olive oil, often directly from producers during harvest-season processes.
A village
Spello
30 min by car
One of Italy’s prettiest villages, famous for its flower-lined alleys, Roman gates, and relaxed cafés—perfect for a slow wander and lunch.
A class
Pasta-making class
30–40 min by car
Hands-on cooking experience in a local agriturismo, where you’ll learn to make traditional Umbrian pasta (like strangozzi) and enjoy it with local wine.
Fun fact: Many classes are held in family-run farmhouses, where the recipes have been passed down through generations.
A vineyard
Sagrantino wine tasting
40–45 min by car
Explore the vineyards around Montefalco and Bevagna, home to Umbria’s most famous wine—deep, bold Sagrantino—with cellar tours and tastings.
Fun fact: Sagrantino is one of Italy’s boldest red wines and is produced almost exclusively in this small corner of Umbria.
A lake day
Lake Trasimeno
45–60 min by car
A relaxed lakeside escape where you can walk, swim, or take a boat to the peaceful Isola Maggiore for lunch and quiet exploration.
A hunt
Truffle hunting
45–60 min by car
A guided forest experience with trained dogs searching for Umbrian truffles, followed by a seasonal truffle-based meal. Note: early May sits between the main black-truffle seasons—availability may vary.
Fun fact: The dogs (not pigs!) do all the hard work, sniffing out truffles hidden beneath the forest floor.
A clifftop city
Orvieto
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min
A dramatic clifftop city famous for its extraordinary cathedral, sweeping views, and fascinating underground Etruscan tunnels carved beneath the town.
Fun fact: Descend beneath the city to explore a hidden labyrinth of caves, wells and tunnels dating back over 2,500 years.
A Tuscan town
Montepulciano
1 hr 15 min
A classic Tuscan hill town known for Renaissance architecture, atmospheric streets, and historic wine cellars producing Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Fun fact: Many of the centuries-old wine cellars are free to visit, even if you’re only stopping in for a tasting.
A Renaissance town
Pienza
1 hr 20 min
A perfectly preserved Renaissance town set in the iconic Val d’Orcia landscape—one of the most photographed countryside views in Italy.
The eternal city
Rome
2 hr 30 min
Italy’s capital and one of the world’s great cities—ideal for guests extending their trip, with endless art, history, food, and neighbourhoods to explore.