Perguia - heaven on earth

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Perugia, one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places I've ever seen, is the capital of the Umbria region, is located about midway between Rome and Florence and crosses the River Tiber.  History dates Perugia back to the ancient  Etruscans , many centuries BC.  The Middle Ages saw many changes in leadership, mostly by force, where the leaders were known as "Your Lordship". Loaded with churches, palazzos, antiquities and Medieval Towers, its architecture is almost as beautiful as the natural surroundings.

Perugia, the city, is located atop some very windy, steep mountainous roads.  Driving here is not for the faint of heart. But oh my goodness, the views!  Overlooking the Umbrian countryside are palatial looking country estates, rolling hills with deep green grasses, cobbled roads, and sweeping vistas.  Perugia's a small jewel, still retaining aspects of a fortified Medieval town.  The streets are narrow and winding, sometimes making on sense at all. The buildings are sometimes elaborate, sometimes very simple. The food is still very Umbrian with traditional dishes like strangozzi, guinea fowl alla leccarda, Torta al testo and parmigiani di gobbi.  We stayed at the beautiful 5-star Hotel Brufani Palace, and it was incredible. From the massages, to the restaurant, to the underground pool with glass floor so you can see the ancient ruins beneath, the whole experience was unsurpassed.The only thing I'd ever heard about Perugia is that it is beautiful. Let me just say, that word doesn't even come close.

1. Take a vineyard and cellar tour.

2. Enjoy a day trip to Sienna or Cortona (where Under The Tuscan Sun was filmed).

3. Take guided walking tour.

4. Take the Underground and Etruscan Tour.

5. Enjoy some wine on a carriage ride in Umbria.

6. Go river rafting in Central Italy.

7. Join a group cooking class (great for solo travelers!).

8. A great spot for a hot air balloon ride!

9. Take to bike tour - if you're a super fit, experienced biker.

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Hands down I want to give a shoutout to Hotel Brufani Palace.  The accommodations were top notch, the service was impeccable, and the views from everywhere you look were magnificent.  (Here's the link:  Hotel Brufani, 5 star Hotel in Perugia, Umbria, Italy | Sina Hotels ).