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Trasimeno Lake
Magione. The name of Magione, which was first mentioned in 1075, derives from the Castle of the Knights of Malta.
The most ancient nucleus of Passignano sul Trasimeno is still today encircled by the middle age walls which testify the development the centre underwent during the Roman Empire, evolving from a small agricultural village to a castle, which, after the Lordship of Uguccione II in the 917, was constantly aimed at by Arezzo, Perugia and Florence.
Castiglione del Lago. Castiglione del Lago has been constructed on a limestone cliff cape on the east side of Lake Trasimeno. Etrurians were probably the first to occupy this area, as confirmed by the findings of tombs in the area. The most fascinating building of all the village is without any doubt the castle which, with its four towers, represents one of the most remarkable examples of military art in Umbria.
Panicale. Like the other towns of the region, it still maintains a medieval aspect due to the remains of the old town walls and the fortified doors.
Tuoro sul Trasimeno. This town is situated in the place where in 217 B.C. the famous battle of Trasimeno was carried out; the battle between the Rome army and the Carthaginian soldiers, led by Hannibal.
The foundation of the town, however, took place much later. In fact, it was mentioned for the first time only in the XIV century.

From Città della Pieve to Perugia
The centre of the town is encircled by the walls of 1300, and the medieval style is evident there. You can find the narrowest street of Italy (via Baciadonne), the Dome. Inside the church, you can see the works of Domenico Alfani and of two great artists from Città della Pieve, the Perugino and the Pomarancio.
Perugia. Clinging to the top of its hill, Perugia is one of the finest cities in Italy. The north – south spine of the city is the Corso Vanucci, crossed by the Via dei Priori, both major thoroughfares in the civic design os perugia. The artistic heart of the city is the Piazza IV Novembre, a huge square fronted by the Cathedral, the 14th century Loggia di Fortebraccio, and the Palazzo dei Priori. At the centre of the square is the magnificent Fontana Maggiore. Inside the Palazzo dei Priori is the Galleria Nazionale di Umbria, housing the most important collections of works of art in Umbria, and also the Sala del Collegio della Mercanzia and the Collegio del Cambio.

From Valdichiana to Crete senesi
This itinerary lies in a typical Tuscan landscape. It starts from the town of Cortona, that is rich of architectural and artistic heritage and, also, is the native place of the distinguished artist Petro da Cortona; and it ends in Siena, the famous city of art.
It proceeds among the green valleys of Valdichiana and the gently rolling hills around Siena. On your way, you will see some marvellous medieval monuments, like the abbey of the mount Oliveto Maggiore, the church of S.Antimo and the one of Farneta. Also, you will visit the towns of Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino.