Cortona and Umbria by Campervan: Assisi and Perugia

Quick summary: South-east of Florence, a campervan can link hilltop Cortona in eastern Tuscany with Umbria, Italy’s green heart. Cortona is around 1.25 hours from Florence, with views over Lake Trasimeno. Across the border, Perugia is Umbria’s lively capital, and Assisi, home of the Basilica of St Francis, is a pilgrimage town of pink stone. Sosta camper areas and lakeside campsites suit a campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
Cortona	Etruscan hill town
From Florence	Around 1.25 hours to Cortona
Lake Trasimeno	Lakeside campsites
Perugia	Umbria’s capital
Assisi	Basilica of St Francis
Tours	Cortona day trips, Assisi day trips

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What should you see?

Place	Why go
Cortona	Steep lanes, Etruscan museum, views
Lake Trasimeno	Islands and lakeside villages
Perugia	Medieval center and chocolate
Assisi	Basilica of St Francis

Where can an RV park in Assisi and Perugia?

In designated lots and sosta camper areas outside the centers, some linked by escalators or minimetro.

Where can you stay?

At campsites on Lake Trasimeno and near Assisi.

Which tours cover Umbria?

Umbria day trips and Assisi day trips from Florence.

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