Perugia
Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi Airport
Ryanair
Our recommendationSearch 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
Ryanair
Search flights1 h 45 by car
Florence
Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport
British AirwaysVueling
Search flights2 h by car
Rome
Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport
British AirwayseasyJetITA AirwaysRyanair
Search flights2 h 30 by car
Rimini
Rimini and San Marino Federico Fellini International Airport
RyanaireasyJet
Search flights2 h 30 by car
Rome
Ciampino Airport - Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport
Ryanair
Search flights2 h 45 by car
TransfersWe’ll shuttle you to and from the castle
We’ll shuttle you to and from the castle
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.
Shuttles depart Perugia (PEG) at 2pm and Rome (FCO) at 1.45pm on Sunday, so plan your travel accordingly.
Return shuttles to both airports leave the castle at 10.30am on Tuesday.
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 room options to suit your group size, booked via the RSVP form.
Prices are per room, per night, excluding 10% VAT. Rates assume adults — children are discounted.
Every room is en-suite with towels, toiletries, hairdryer & AC.
Breakfast is included both mornings of your stay.
Check in 2:30pm, Sun 2 May · Check out 10am, Tue 4 May.
Single room
€ 80 / night2 nights incl. 10% VAT≈ £150(€176)
One double bed; for one person. En-suite.
Double room
€ 120 / night2 nights incl. 10% VAT≈ £224(€264)
One double bed; for two. En-suite.
Triple room
€ 170 / night2 nights incl. 10% VAT≈ £318(€374)
One double bed and one single bed; for three. En-suite.
Family room
€ 220 / night2 nights incl. 10% VAT≈ £411(€484)
Two connecting double rooms, each with their own en-suite.
The photos above show a sample of each room type — every room in the castle is unique, so yours may look slightly different.
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
- Casual summer wear (pizza party)
- Swimwear & comfortable clothes (for the pool / morning activity)
- Formal earth & wine coloursFor the ladiesFor the gentlemen (women: no mini dresses or white/cream/nude/champagne/bright red 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)
- Baby food (if you’re bringing a little one!)
Optional
Nice to have
- Flip flops (for the pool)
- A light rain layer (spring showers aren’t unusual)
- Sleep eye mask (rooms have white curtains but no blinds/shutters)
- 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.