We'll be in Rome the first 10 days of October (renting an apartment with another couple). We'd like to do an overnight trip to visit Assisi and then maybe tour a winery in Umbria.
Questions: Where should we stay? Should we rent a car in Rome and drive to the region? Should we take a train to the region and rent a car there? Can anyone suggest a winery in the area?
Thanks!
Susan,
Why not stay in Assisi?
Montefalco is a great spot for visiting a winery, although I don't know of a specific tour, they do exist. Also, there is a terrific restaurant and wine store in Spello called Enoteca Properzio that has wine tastings.
We loved Spello! Spent 4 nights there making it our base for Umbria. One wonderful day we let Mark from Gusto Wine Tours take us around. We visited 3 great small wineries that you most likely would not find on your own, and had a lunch to remember at an agriturismo he knows. No car required: take the regionale train and spend a couple of nights enjoying the area. Ask Mark for ideas.
