JOIN US ON AN ITALIAN ADVENTURE

VENTURE TO THE HEART OF ITALY

18 - 24 OCTOBER 2025 - PANICALE, UMBRIA

We’re excited to invite you to the exclusive Villa LeMura for a week-long journey into the authentic heart of Umbria and Tuscany.

Designed to showcase the region’s timeless charm, this adventure offers a carefully curated experience blending culture, cuisine, and heritage.

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THE VILLA

Guests will stay in one of the historic rooms of Villa LeMura, a beautifully preserved 19th-century palazzo steeped in local history. Over seven days, you’ll be entranced by the rolling landscapes and beguiled by the history and architecture of medieval hamlets and iconic towns like Siena, Cortona, and Montepulciano through expert-guided tours. Feast on traditional regional dishes, sample exquisite wines at local vineyards, and uncover the secrets of producing premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil from master artisans. This is more than a holiday—it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in the spirit of central Italy.

THE FOOD

Italy is famous for its delicious food: no trip would be complete without experiencing and indulging in the finest, freshest local seasonal produce. Our in-house cooks provide gastronomic delights founded on traditional Italian cuisine combined with modern contemporary twists and variations. Every meal is lovingly prepared from scratch, from our sumptuous breakfast, delicious pasta dishes, succulent meat courses, vibrant salads, appetizing local cheeses, to our mouthwatering desserts. The local artisan bakery delivers freshly baked Umbrian bread every morning whilst we are provided with excellent wines from several nearby vineyards.

Villa LeMura’s own organic single estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVVO) graces the table at every meal. The olives are picked by hand each year and pressed immediately to lock-in an incredible peppery flavour that adds depth and quality to all the dishes we serve.

We cater for special dietary requirements and kindly request details of any allergies or intolerances in advance.

THE ITINERARY

Arrival from 16:00, welcome tea /cake
Aperitivo and dinner.
Breakfast
Visit to Panicale with museum tours
Lunch and local olive oil tasting
Free time until dinner at the Villa
Breakfast
Trip to Pienza, Pecorino Farm for lunch and then afternoon in Montepulciano
Dinner at the Villa.
Breakfast
Visit to Castiglione del Lago with a stop at the Cashmere Factory
Lunch at the Villa
Afternoon free
Wine tasting and dinner at Querciolana.
Breakfast
Visit to Cortona
Dinner at the Villa
Breakfast
Trip to Siena. Coffee together piazza del Campo, tour of Cathedral and town. Free time.
Return to Villa
Aperitivo and Dinner
Breakfast
All guests check-out at 11am

What People Are Saying

“I had a wonderful week immersed in la bella vita at the stunning Villa Lemura. Matthew and Nigel cooked incredible Italian food with fresh, local produce; they brought a joyful energy to every occasion. We visited local Italian towns, tasted freshly pressed green olive oil (from olives grown in the mature olives grove at the Villa) and enjoyed wine tasting at a local medieval hilltop town. Can’t wait to return!”

— Jemima (London, UK)

“The thrill of arriving at Villa Le Mura never leaves me and I have visited many times over the years. So many interesting towns and villages to visit in the surrounding countryside including, within walking distance, the historical village of Panicale that overlooks the Villa and Lake Trasimeno. Another joy is the locally sourced food, making mealtimes, prepared by Matte & Nige, a really delicious Italian experience - dinner often lasting well into the evening with lots of lively discussion and laughter around the table provided by an array of international guests.”

— Michael (Jersey, UK)

“Emma, Matthew and Nigel are what make this retreat truly special, their enthusiasm, knowledge and infectious engagement with the local produce and history of Umbria and surrounding areas, will leave you brimming with food, fun and facts.

The venue ‘Villa Lemura’ is extraordinary, you will be walking into an Italian Palazzo, where every room is ornately decorated in hand painted frescos, whether lounging in bed staring up at the ceilings, or walking around the communal Grand Salon. Each room is breathtaking, and beautifully furnished with an eclectic mixture of antiques and more contemporary items.”