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The Monteleone stands in the heart of Umbria, almost brushing against Tuscany. From here, just a few kilometers are enough to cross hills, vineyards, and villages that seem never to have stopped telling their story.
Our Retreat is the perfect starting point for those who love to explore: within less than an hour, dozens of destinations open up for day trips filled with art, wine, and postcard landscapes.
Small, compact, built entirely of red brick. It’s the hometown of Perugino, and his frescoes are everywhere. From the village, the gaze stretches to the Val di Chiana, and if you pass through, don’t miss Vicolo Baciadonne — one of the narrowest streets in Italy.
A tuff cliff, a Cathedral that alone would be worth the journey. The golden mosaics on its façade catch the light at every hour of the day. Then there are the underground tunnels, St. Patrick’s Well, the medieval quarter. When you’re done walking, sit down and order a glass of Orvieto Classico — it’s the right way to end your visit.
Upward, always. Every street offers a different perspective on the Tuscan landscape. It’s the home of Vino Nobile, but also of wine cellars carved into tuff and Renaissance palaces that look like film sets. Piazza Grande, the Cathedral, and the Church of San Biagio are essential stops during a day of exploration in Montepulciano.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Val d’Orcia is one of the most recognizable landscapes in Italy, with its gentle hills, aligned cypress trees, and villages where time seems to have stood still. Among the must-sees: Pienza, the ideal Renaissance city, with its harmonious center and shops devoted to local pecorino cheese, and Bagno Vignoni, famous for its thermal-water square. The valley offers scenic routes, wineries, and taverns where you can savor the essence of the land.
Overlooking Lake Trasimeno, Castiglione del Lago is a fortified village of great charm — among the most beautiful in Italy. From the Rocca del Leone, the view stretches wide, embracing the islands at the center of the lake. If you have time, take a boat: it’s the simplest way to understand just how vast the quiet feels here.
Thermal waters discovered by the Etruscans, today home to modern spas surrounded by greenery. It’s a place designed for pausing, breathing, putting your thoughts in order. Between treatments, it’s worth wandering through the old town, with its medieval towers, small museums, and the sweeping view of the landscape.
A small medieval village in the province of Perugia, Solomeo is known for the regeneration project envisioned by Brunello Cucinelli, who transformed it into a center devoted to art, craftsmanship, and beauty. Among the places to visit: the Cucinelli Theater, the Academy of Arts and Crafts, and the Park of Beauty — an example of how tradition and culture can coexist in perfect balance.
