Assisi and Orvieto from Rome: Enjoy a Full-Day Small-Group Tour
Description
The tour starts from your hotel, a chance to spend a delightful day out of Rome to visit Umbria, one of the most picturesque regions of Italy rich in vineyards, olive trees and the famous hilltop villages. One of the most famous is Assisi, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mystic town of Saint Francis, surrounded by its ancient walls, was built on the green slopes of Mount Subasio and with its colorful houses of stone, narrow streets, flowering balconies and noble palaces provide beautiful views for memorable pictures (do not forget your camera). An interesting visit to St. Francis Basilica, with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue, and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Time for lunch in a typical restaurant (optional) and then the tour continues to Orvieto, where you can admire a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with a glistening façade of stained glass, mosaics and sculptures. Soak up Orvieto’s charm and explore the city center and then Back to Rome.
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Itinerary
An interesting visit to St. Francis Basilica with his early Renaissance master-pieces by Giotto and Cimabue and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels , After the death of Saint Francis in 1226, the friars built several small huts around the Porziuncola. In 1230, a refectory and some adjacent buildings were added. In the course of time, little porticoes and accommodations for the friars were added around the Porziuncola. Some foundations of these were discovered during excavations under the floor of the present basilica between 1967 and 1969. As vast numbers of pilgrims came flocking to Assisi to receive the "Pardon of Assisi" the small space of the Porziuncola became completely inadequate to house all these pilgrims. The necessity grew to build a church incorporating the Porziuncola. The buildings around the shrine were taken down by order of Pope Pius V (1566-1572), except the Chapel of the Transito, the cell in which St. Francis had died. Construction of the basilica started on 25 March 1569.
Visit the church of Santa Chiara , The church was built, after the death of Santa Chiara, between 1257 and 1265, around the ancient church of San Giorgio, which until 1230 had kept the mortal remains of St. Francis
splendid baroque residence with frescoed vaults at the beginning of the seventeenth century by Umbrian and Tuscan painters - the Pinacoteca Comunale di Assisi is on display, which includes a conspicuous group of medieval and Renaissance frescoes
The mystic town of Saint Francis, sill surrounded by its ancient walls, built on the green slopes of Mount Subasio, with its colourful houses of ink stone. Narrow streets, flower decked balconies and noble palaces provide beautiful views for memorable pictures (do not forget your camera). An interesting visit to St. Francis Basilica with his early Renaissance master-pieces by Giotto and Cimabue and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Free time for lunch tasting the tipical localfood and wine , shopping and walking. after 1 hour the tour will start again
The Dome of Orvieto is one of the most beautiful Italian cathedral, a masterpiece of the gothic architecture of the center of Italy. The magnificent building dominates the bluff up which Orvieto is located thanks to its size. In particular, the splendour of its facade is known all over the word, with its towers that reach a height of about 53 meters. Do not to forget the interior of the Dome, with wonderful decorations and frescoes made by some of the most great painters of the past, among which the famous Giudizio Universale of Luca Signorelli.
Explore Orvieto, one of the oldest cities in Italy, owes its origins to the Etruscan civilization: the first settlements date back to the 9th century BC. and they located themselves inside the tufaceous caves created in the massif on which the Umbrian town currently stands. Although Orvieto's fame is deeply intertwined with that of its magnificent cathedral, the city offers numerous historical-artistic ideas and itineraries, precisely by virtue of its ancient origins. Furthermore, perched on a cliff, Orvieto offers truly splendid panoramic views.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations - The address must to be provided on the reservation. - Please contact customer services one day before the tour to confirm the pickup time. - Please wait in the hotel lobby or outside your accommodation 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- One day before 24 H please call to confirm the pick up
Reviews(105)
Excellent work from the guides Elizabeth and Sandra and also from the driver Pino.
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário. Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você teve uma excelente experiência em Assis e Orvieto. É especialmente gratificante saber que Elisabetta, Sandra e Pino contribuíram para tornar o dia agradável, interessante e bem organizado. Compartilharemos com prazer suas gentis palavras com toda a equipe. Obrigado por ter viajado conosco e esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima experiência inesquecível pela Itália.
Elisabetta was a wonderful guide and when she handed us off to Victoria at the entrance to Assisi, the trip went up a notch. I have personally been there two times before and did not have as thorough an explanation for all of the artistry as I did this time. We were comfortable in the car ride and there was only four of us for the day trip so it was very personalized. I would not hesitate to recommend it 100%.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience in Assisi and Orvieto. It is especially rewarding to know that Elisabetta provided an excellent introduction to the day and that Victoria’s expertise in Assisi helped deepen your appreciation of the art, history, and spiritual significance of this remarkable destination. Receiving such praise from someone who has visited Assisi before makes your comments even more meaningful. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the comfort of the journey and the personalized atmosphere of the small group experience. Thank you for your kind words and for your enthusiastic recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another unforgettable experience in Italy.
The beautiful hilltop town of Orvieto and the magnificent Duomo are incredible! Topped by the medieval city of Assissi and the treasures there…a fantastic trip! Theresa and Fabio were wonderful!!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering the beautiful hilltop town of Orvieto, its magnificent Duomo, and the extraordinary charm and history of Assisi. These destinations truly offer some of the most remarkable cultural and spiritual treasures in Italy. We are especially pleased to know that Theresa and Fabio helped make your day even more enjoyable with their professionalism and dedication. We will be delighted to share your kind words with them. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience in Italy.
Natalia, our driver, and Monica, our guide, were wonderful. They communicated ahead of time were great guides who knew and explained the areas. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that Natalia and Monica made such a positive impression and contributed to an enjoyable experience. Clear communication, professionalism, and sharing knowledge about the destinations we visit are all very important to us, so it is especially rewarding to know that you appreciated their efforts. We truly value your recommendation and your kind words. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience in Italy.
Fantastic Day in Assisi! Juliana and her driver were the best! Picked up my wife and me at 7 a.m. at our hotel and headed out for a great day in Assisi. Juliana was a wonderful guide - very thoughtful and allowed us to move at our own pace. In Assisi, we had a guide who walked us through the town and churches - explaining everything in detail. After a nice lunch, we stopped by Orvieto for a brief tour. Beautiful church. Highly recommend this tour and Juliana!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a fantastic day exploring Assisi and Orvieto with us. Juliana will be so happy to know that her thoughtful approach and attention helped make the experience comfortable and enjoyable at your own pace. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the guided visit through Assisi’s beautiful churches and historic streets, as well as your stop in Orvieto and its stunning cathedral. Thank you again for your kind recommendation and for choosing our tour. We truly hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Italy soon!
Our guide, Elizabeth, and driver, Max, really helped make our day memorable. We really enjoyed our visits to Assisi and Orvieto. Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot! It was a long day with lots of driving but the two of them made it easy for us.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Elisabetta and Massimiliano helped make your day so memorable. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed visiting both Assisi and Orvieto, and that Elisabetta’s knowledge and passion added so much to the experience. We also appreciate your understanding that this is a full-day tour with significant travel time, and we’re very happy that our team made the journey comfortable and enjoyable for you. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Italy soon!
Adam and Elizabeth were wonderful hosts. They brought the magic of Orvieto and Assissi alive. Daniela gave us a beautiful tour of Assissi and St Francis history. We were well taken care of and enjoyed this experience. We’d highly recommend your.
Thank you very much for your kind review we are delighted to hear that Adam and Elisabetta made your experience so special and that Daniela brought the history of Assisi to life in such a meaningful way it is wonderful to know that you felt well taken care of throughout the day we truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon
A most enjoyable tour with an excellent guide, Antoinette, and rich content. Information provided was clear and interesting, and delivered well. The pace of the day was carefully managed. We never felt rushed but the program timing was maintained and we returned to Rome as scheduled.
Thank you very much for your kind review we are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience and that Antoinette made the tour both informative and engaging it is wonderful to know that you appreciated the pace and organization of the day we truly value your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future
Monika and Marco are very knowledgeable! Anything we asked they had an answer for and more. They made the entire tour a very enjoyable experience which my group is already planning our next trip, with them being our preferred guides. Pedro was great and very professional, he got us there and back, and the drive was very enjoyable.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Monika and Marco made such a positive impression with their knowledge and enthusiasm and that they helped make your tour so enjoyable. It’s fantastic to know that your group is already planning another trip with them, that truly means a lot to us. A big thank you as well for your kind words about Pedro, we’re glad his professionalism and smooth driving made the journey comfortable and pleasant. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you again for another amazing experience!
Natalia and Maria were the best! They both were very friendly and helpful to us. They took care of us so well. The tour was amazing! Maria was so knowledgeable and very nice to talk to. Thank you so much for the experience and hoping to see you when we go back in Italy! 🫶
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Natalia and Maria made such a great impression and took such good care of you throughout the experience. It’s fantastic to know that Maria’s knowledge and friendliness made the tour even more enjoyable. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to Italy soon for another amazing experience!
