Taster Holiday in Umbria

For 25 years, we’ve been committed to creating the best experiences for solo travellers, particularly across Italy. With us, you’ll pay no single supplement, we’ve learned to keep groups small to ensure everyone gets the chance to know each other, and we plan our trips around a range of creative and wellness-focused activities to help you connect with like-minded people.

But, one of the things we’re particularly proud of is our ability to find the most beautiful, off-the-beaten-track locations. For those who have already seen the big sights of Italy – from Florence’s Uffizi Gallery to Pisa’s Leaning Tower – let us tempt you with a trip to Umbria, the green heart of the country. It’s the only region that isn’t bordered by the coast or another country, landlocked in the middle of Italy’s famous boot. And, we think that makes it an even more authentic representation of this wonderful culture.

Umbria boasts all the benefits of its next-door neighbour Tuscany, from rolling, lush green hills and plenty of vineyards to incredible food and charismatic towns brimming with history. The one thing it doesn’t have? Crowds. Umbria is still a relatively well-kept secret and our group holidays focus on giving you a true experience with rural, farmhouse accommodation, local hosts, and a native private chef, who can whip up fresh meals for you every night.

Our Taster Weeks offer you the chance to try out a selection of the activities we provide. For those who haven’t joined a Flavours holiday before it’s the perfect introduction, blending travel, history, food, and wellness. Our Taster Week in Umbria is one of our favourites and includes cooking lessons with your in-house chef where you’ll learn to make authentic Italian dishes to bring home and share with family and friends, as well as yoga sessions that help you to reconnect to your body and mind.

We’ll head off for day trips to historic villages with our cameras, while our photography tutor helps you to capture the scene in your own way. There’ll also be aperitivo each night and a meal out too, to see how the locals eat.