Living your Erasmus in Perugia also means discovering Umbria — a small region that holds landscapes, towns, and traditions that feel like stepping into a history book. Often, between university life and events in the city, we forget to look around. Yet just a short journey is enough to find yourself in breathtaking places, often less than an hour away.
If your Erasmus is coming to an end, don’t miss the chance to experience at least one of these trips. Here are five day adventures that will show you the most authentic heart of Umbria.
Assisi is the perfect starting point: a town that made history with Saint Francis and still preserves a unique artistic and spiritual heritage. Walking through its streets feels like breathing in a timeless atmosphere, halfway between pilgrimage and beauty.
Gubbio welcomes you with its medieval stones, majestic palaces, and ancient traditions. It’s a city that enchants anyone who visits, offering unforgettable views — especially at sunset.
For nature lovers, nothing beats Lake Trasimeno: relax by the shore, take a boat ride to Isola Maggiore, or simply enjoy a sunset over the largest lake in central Italy. It’s an image that will stay with you long after you leave.
If art and culture are what you’re after, Spoleto is unmissable. Its streets tell centuries of history, and the famous Festival dei Due Mondi has given it an international vocation that you can feel in every corner.
And finally, for something truly spectacular, you can’t miss the Marmore Falls: one of the tallest waterfalls in Europe, engineered by the Romans and still capable of leaving anyone speechless. It’s a place where nature and history blend perfectly, ideal for a different kind of day trip.
The beauty of Umbria is that every journey feels like a return to simplicity: quiet roads, landscapes that change with the seasons, and authentic encounters with the people who live here. In the end, what stays with you is not just the photos you take, but the feeling of having discovered a piece of Italy that will remain with you forever.
World Tourism Day is a chance to remind ourselves that traveling is not only about going far away — it’s also about exploring what’s close by. And your Erasmus in Perugia won’t be complete without at least one trip into this hidden Umbria, waiting to be discovered.