Perugia Day Trip from Tuscany — Umbria's Hill Town Capital
Tuscany, Italy
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Board a train from Florence to Perugia (2 hours) to reach Umbria's elegant hilltop capital. Take the underground Minimetrò funicular up to the centre, then browse the Palazzo dei Priori, one of Italy's finest Gothic civic buildings. Walk to the Perugina chocolate factory (book ahead for a €20 factory tour and tasting) to see how Baci chocolates are made. Return via the scenic Lake Trasimeno shore if time permits. A full day costs approximately €30-40 including transport and entry fees.
Seasonal note: Umbria Jazz festival in July transforms the city; avoid if seeking quiet
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