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Guided tour of Panicale

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Guided tour of Panicale

A panoramic view over Lake Trasimeno, a remote history and traditions still strongly rooted in the present

Why not take a trip to Panicale to discover its scenic, artistic and architectural wonders? Admire the village that stands on an elevated position and overlooks the hills that lead to Lake Trasimeno together with our specialised guides and enjoy an exciting day out.

You can visit the village following the oval-like curve of its paths, which surround the hill on which it stands. Starting from the bottom we’ll see Piazza Umberto I whose centre houses an ancient octagonal cistern in travertine dating to 1473, now a fountain. Moving upwards, we will stop in front of the Chiesa Collegiata di San Michele Arcangelo to admire its solemn and sumptuous style. Inside, in the apse, you will behold the ‘dell’Annunciazione’, a beautiful fresco by Masolino da Panicale. The square of the same name is dedicated to this artist and is one of the most characteristic and charmingly ‘old-world’ parts of the village; in Piazza Masolino, in fact, you’ll see the 14th-century Palazzo del Podestà, built in stone in Gothic-Lombard style and standing elegantly at the highest point in the historic centre. From here you’ll get stunning panoramic views all round. Not far from the historic centre, the Oratorio di San Sebastiano will surprise you with some jaw-dropping works: the huge fresco by Perugino ‘Martirio di San Sebastiano’ which occupies an entire wall, a canvas depicting ‘La Madonna delle Grazie’ by Pomarancio and the ‘Madonna in Gloria tra Sant’Agostino e Maria Maddalena’ recently attributed to the famous Raphael. We will also see some of Panicale’s other gems, such as the Teatro C. Caporali, an Italian-style theatre and one of the smallest in Italy, which has a work by Piervittori depicting Boldrino da Panicale in the act of receiving the keys to Perugia. We will continue our tour with a visit to the former church of San Agostino, which now houses the Museo di Tulle Anita Belleschi Grifoni, where you’ll be able to admire refined tulle embroidery and numerous artefacts made according to the renowned and refined local creative technique of Ars Panicalensis.

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Plan

  1. 1
    Piazza Umberto I e antica Cisterna
  2. 2
    Chiesa Collegiata
  3. 3
    Piazza Masolino
  4. 4
    Oratorio di San Sebastiano
  5. 5
    Teatro Caporali
  6. 6
    Museo del Tulle ex Chiesa di San'Agostino

Recommended clothing

We will be moving mostly on foot so we recommend comfortable clothing, sun glasses or a hat for the sun in warmer times of year, and a anorak or a warm hat in the colder seasons.

Included

Certified guide.

Not included

  • Entrance tickets to paid sites or museums are not included. Entry will never be obligatory and we will agree any visits involving entrance fees with you in advance.
  • Snacks or various accessories are not included (such as audio guides).

Time

The activity will last about 2.5 – 3 hours, depending on the pace of the group and the availability of the guide.

Languages

  • Italian
  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Russian

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Children

This activity is also suitable for children.

Pet policy

You can enjoy this experience in the company of your four-legged friend.

Requirements

Get ready to learn and have fun.

Impaired mobility

The activity is also suitable for people with motor or other disabilities. In any case, we invite you to discuss your needs with our staff. If you find out that the experience is not suited to you (or others in your group) we will be happy to offer you an alternative activity or a full refund.

Additional information

  • This activity lasts half a day, so lunch is not provided. In your itinerary you can still select the lunch option, above your timeline. We will be able to recommend one of the best places to eat when you return.
  • We strongly advise you to bring a camera to take photos of the spectacle of nature that will appear before you.

Important

  • You can enjoy this experience in any kind of weather. Some points of interest, however, may be outdoors, so it might not be possible to visit them on bad weather days. The guide will evaluate the weather conditions 48 hours before your tour and, in the event that some monuments/attractions cannot be visited, we will notify you promptly. You can choosewhether to proceed with the tour, replace it with another activity or receive a full refund of the price paid.
  • This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
  • The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.
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Data sheet

Recommended clothing

We recommend comfortable clothing

Warm hat

Hat with a sun visor

Sunglasses

Windcheater/anorak

Included

Certified guide

Not included

Entrance tickets to paid sites or museums (*)

Snacks or various accessories (such as audio guides)

No other equipment is included, so you will need to equip yourself with whatever accessories you feel necessary, such as walking sticks, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

The activity will last about 3 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

Italian

English

French

Spanish

German

Dutch

Russian

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Requirements

Get ready to learn and have fun

Suitable for children

Provided they are accompanied by their parents

Suitable for people with motor disabilities

In any case, we invite you to discuss your needs with our staff. If you find out that the experience is not suited to you (or others in your group) we will be happy to offer you an alternative activity or a full refund.

Pets are allowed

If easily managed

We invite you to liaise with our staff to check whether you can bring along your four-legged friend.

Additional information

This activity lasts half a day, so lunch is not provided. In your itinerary you can still select the lunch option, above your timeline. We will be able to recommend one of the best places to eat when you return

We strongly advise you to bring a camera to take photos of the spectacle of nature that will appear before you.

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.

The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

Always communicate through Exploring Umbria to ensure you receive the best bespoke service to suits your requirements. In order to protect your payments, never transfer money via channels outside the Exploring Umbria website.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel the reservation for this activity up to 24 hours before the event we will refund you 100% of the price.

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