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Perugia and Assisi: Two Nights in Umbria

Two nights in Umbria's hill cities give flat stretches, old streets and a flight from Perugia or Rome at the end.

Duration2 nights
TransitRegional train, possibly with a change, check timetables
DepartsTerni

After the Maratona di San Valentino: Perugia and Assisi

The Route: Terni → Assisi → Perugia → Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport (PEG) or Rome (FCO) Logistics: Regional trains, probably with a change. Check each leg. Marathon Month: February Duration: 2 nights

Terni ──(regional train, check timetable)──> Assisi ──(regional train)──> Perugia ──(bus or taxi)──> PEG

The Maratona di San Valentino finishes in Terni, in southern Umbria, and the two best-known hill cities of the region lie to the north. Both are built on hills and have stairs, so plan a slow first day. Check rail timetables, since services are thinner on Sunday and Monday, and allow for a change.

February in Umbria is cold and can be foggy. Some restaurants and museums reduce their hours, so check before planning around one.

Night one: Assisi

Assisi is a hill town with a long main street, and the basilica of San Francesco sits at one end. The streets slope, and the station is below the town, so a bus or taxi saves the legs. Check opening hours for the basilica.

Night two: Perugia

Perugia is larger and hillier, with a central street that is level and busy, and steep streets off it. A minibus or escalator can help with the climb from the lower town, and it is worth checking what is running. Check opening hours for the museums.

Where to stay

Choose a hotel near the level central street in Perugia and near the main street in Assisi. Book refundable rooms and ask about lift access.

Food

Umbrian food is hearty. Ask the hotel for recommendations and confirm opening days.

Getting Home

Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport (PEG) is reached from the city by bus or taxi, and has limited flights. Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is the alternative, reached by train via Rome. Check flight schedules and connections before choosing.