Orvieto and Assisi Tour: the Land of San Francesco

Duration

12 hours

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, French

Guests

1-30

Discover the beauty and significance of Umbria during a day guided tour that covers its notable landmarks. Begin in Orvieto, a historic town with Etruscan roots and a medieval feel, located on top of a rocky cliff. Travel through picturesque landscapes to reach the renowned Trasimeno Lake region, where you'll enjoy a delicious meal at a charming local farmhouse. End your journey with a delightful stroll through the streets of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis.

Highlights:

Discover Umbria region with ancient towns, villages and fascinating countryside
Visit Orvieto - small town of Etruscan origin
Traveling through the green Umbrian hills, covered with olive trees and vineyards
Taste traditional Italian cusine in local farmhouse
Admire Trasimeno Lake
Exlpore Assisi and its ancient sights

Includes:

Bus transportation
Local guide
Earphones
Lunch in a local restaurant
Tasting of local products
Funicular to reach Orvieto city
Entrance fees to San Francesco and Saint Chiara basilica

Not included:

Beverages
Tips

Please note: Child price for children 3-7 y.o. Departures with a minimum group of 6 people. Pick-up from the hotel is available on request. Entrance to churches requires appropriate dress code (shorts, miniskirts or uncovered shoulders are not allowed). We suggest comfortable sportswear and sneakers. In Summer time hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. The tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties. Architectural barriers along the path. Big luggage is not allowed.

Step away from the big cities; there's a more genuine Italy to discover, made up of small ancient villages. Umbria and Tuscany regions are considered some of the most beautiful in our country thanks to their lovely and enchanting countryside.

We leave Rome, driving through the Tiber Valleys and, heading north, we reach Orvieto, a small town of Etruscan origin to admire the beautiful 14th-century cathedral, a triumph of Gothic-Romanesque architecture.

We continue traveling through the green Umbrian hills, covered with olive trees and vineyards, crossing even a small area of Tuscany, driving on the border between the two regions. We are in the lands of the great DOC wines: Orvieto, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano, etc.

Lunch, based on traditional Italian cuisine, will be in a lovely farmhouse in the small village called Castiglione del Lago, not so far away from the famous Trasimeno Lake, the 4th largest lake of Italy, situated between Umbria and Tuscany.

In the early afternoon, after having skirted the shores of Trasimeno Lake, we arrive in Assisi and with our local guide we begin a walk through the alleys of the town that rises at the foot of Mount Subasio. We will see the Church of Santa Chiara, the place where San Francesco was born and the house where he lived the first years of his life, the Piazza del Comune with the Palazzo del Popolo, the Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva and the Palazzo Comunale. Near the ancient walls of the town there is the Basilica of San Francesco, with its magnificent frescoes painted between the 12th and 14th centuries.

After the visit with our guide and before coming back to Rome, you can spend your free time to stay more into the church, or simply walking around the alleys of the city, through the typical souvenirs and religious shops or taking a picture to the wonderful panoramic view of the Umbrian countryside.

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours / one working day prior to departure: no penalty, less than 24 hours prior to departure and NO SHOW: 100% penalty. For all tours including entrance tickets, in case of cancellation a penalty of euro 30,00 per person will be applied cause entrance tickets are not refundable

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