Assisi & Orvieto Day Trip from Rome – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Escape Italy’s busy capital for one day on this trip to Assisi and the Umbrian hill town Orvieto. On this tour, you will unveil the religious architecture of Umbria (such as the famous Cathedral of Orvieto) and discover the wines and local products of Tuscany.

Leaving Rome in a northerly direction and driving along the Tiber Valley, reach Orvieto as your first stop, a small town of Etruscan origins where you will stop to admire the magnificent 14th century cathedral, a masterpiece of gothic architecture. The tour continues through the green Tuscan Hills covered in olive groves and vineyards. This is the land of some of Italy’s best known D.O.C. (quality controlled) wines, which include Orvieto, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcin.
Afterwards, enjoy lunch, consisting of traditional local dishes.

In the early afternoon you will continue your journey and drive along the shores of Lake Trasimeno. Finally, reach Assisi, which is located at the foot of Mount Subasio. Assisi is famous for being St. Francis’ birthplace. You will see the Church of St. Claire,
St Francis’ birthplace and his childhood home, the Townhall Square. Around the Townhall Square, you will see the People’s Palace and the Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva. One highlight of the tour will be the visit of St Francis’ Basilica, located close to the ancient city walls, with its magnificent frescoes painted between the 12th and 14th centuries.

You will reach Rome around 19:30/20:00, where you will be dropped-off in the vicinity of your hotel.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Gothic cathedral of Orvieto
Beautiful Tuscan landscapes & hills
Eat a local lunch with traditional dishes included
Guided walk through Assisi
Visit to St Francis’ Basilica

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