3 days in Perugia Itinerary

Though it features Etruscan defensive walls and a medieval town center, Perugia is perhaps best known for its fine chocolate and annual chocolate festival.

For shopping fun, head to Casa del Cioccolato Perugina or Il Tapiro. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi and Roman Forum and Archaeological Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Perugia: Assisi (la Bottega di Malastrana, La mela in tasca, &more). It doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cappella di San Severo.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Perugia day trip planner.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport, Marche Airport and Federico Fellini International Airport. In September in Perugia, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.