Rome to Umbria

Take a break from the bustle of Rome to visit the beautiful hilltop villages of Umbria on a full-day tour. Head to the home of mythical St Francis of Assisi, where you can admire Renaissance masterpieces at his namesake basilica, stroll the colorful cobblestone streets and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In Orvieto, don’t miss the majestic Gothic cathedral, one of the finest examples of its kind. Travel in a luxury, air-conditioned minivan and enjoy personalized attention from your guide throughout the day.

Trade the crowds of the Eternal City for the countryside of Umbria on this day trip from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto. With a guide, you travel by coach first to Orvieto, a hilltop town known for its Gothic masterpiece, Orvieto Cathedral. Have lunch near Lake Trasimeno, and then visit the town of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the home of St Francis of Assisi.

The rural areas north of Rome are home to beautiful medieval hilltop villages but can be impractical to explore without a rental car. This private tour visits Orvieto and the lesser-known gem of Civita di Bagnoregio—which can only be entered on foot—while providing all transportation in a luxury minivan. Lunch and a visit to the Archeological Museum in Orvieto are not included but can be arranged.

A fantastic dive into the past, between culture and history in two wonderful cities, we are talking about the prehistoric age, the archaeological remains of the Etruscan era, the human settlements dating back to the 7th century BC and the academic conclusions that claim that the place had already been inhabited since the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. A few kilometers from Rome we will spend a very interesting day that will lead us to relive ancient history. Crossing the countryside of the Roman suburbs we will arrive to visit Civita di Bagnoregio, one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, now known as "The dying city", this medieval village is isolated and can be reached by crossing an imposing pedestrian bridge. Later we will visit Orvieto, a city bristling with a tuff rock with steep walls, a concentration of artistic and landscape works, a real unexpected discovery, mysterious for its underground passages, the famous Adriano caves and its imposing Cathedral.

Escape Rome for the day to explore the rich history and beautiful rolling hills of Umbria. Visit the World Heritage-listed village of Assisi, home to the legendary figure of Saint Francis. Stroll the narrow hilltop streets, step inside the basilicas of Saint Francis and Santa Maria degli Angeli and taste Umbrian cuisine at a local restaurant. In Orvieto, tour the town’s magnificent Gothic cathedral and soak up the charming ambiance. Throughout the day, enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide.

Experience the medieval charm of Assisi on this private day trip from Rome. In the comfort of your own vehicle with a private driver-guide, you’ll journey to the region of Umbria, known for its hilltop villages, to visit the UNESCO World Heritage–listed town of Assisi. On a walking tour, see historical sites related to native son St Francis of Assisi, Italy’s patron saint, and admire religious landmarks like the Church of Santa Chiara and Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

This is not a normal tour. it is a unique experience that could change our life forever. We will try to retrace the salient stages in the life of San Francesco and Santa Chiara until we reach their real mortal remains. It will truly be a unique day in which you can find yourself and your direction or simply relax by learning to appreciate what is good around you.

Escape from the hustle of life in Rome for a day to explore the towns of Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio in central Italy. In Orvieto, take in more than 3,000 years of history by following the ancient passageways, tunnels, stairs and hidden rooms. The site of the city is among the most dramatic in Europe. Then travel to Civita di Bagnoregio, which has been mostly deserted for the past several hundred years. Walk the streets and learn about its fascinating past. Rome hotel pickup and drop-off included.

A spiritual and artistic journey on the life of Saint Rita da Cascia like the Monastero historical place where Saint Rita lived 40 years as an Augustinian nun and where she died, in 1457, at the age of 76. Then The Basilica on the Sant'Agostino hill and built with the donations of benefactors, even the smallest ones, the Basilica of Santa Rita is a project that the Blessed Mother Fasce strongly wanted in order to welcome the devotees in the city of the Saint of impossible cases.then we will move along the roads traveled by San Francesco to Assisi.it is a hill town in Umbria, where he was born in 1181. The basilica of San Francesco is an imposing church on 2 levels consecrated in 1253. The 13th century frescoes that portray the life of St. Francis have also been attributed, among others, to Giotto and Cimabue. The crypt houses the stone sarcophagus of the saint. Attention : In case of standard tour booking, with single participant, the tour confirmation will be sent four days before.

Ideal for travelers interested in exploring outside of the Roman tourist circuit, this day trip explores the Umbrian hills and Spoleto, a medieval city surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. Outside of visiting Spoleto, the tour visits Fonti del Clitunno, a park with lakes fed by natural springs, and Marmore Falls, created by the Romans to drain swamps around the Nera River.

Assisi is a small town in central Umbria, the town is a Unesco heritage site known for the magnificent medieval architecture and for being the birthplace of Saint Francis. With this daytrip you will cover the highlights of Assisi and you will have time to appreciate the magical atmosphere of the medieval alleys and the views of the surrounding countryside blanketed by woods and olive groves. It is about spending a day in an enchanting and magical village, away from the tourist noise of the big cities.

Escape the bustle of Rome on a private day trip to Bagnoregio and Orvieto with round–trip hotel transport. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides little–known anecdotes about hidden towns built on hills and volcanic rock. Don’t forget your camera: The towns offer sweeping views of the natural landscape often missed by visitors to Rome.

Head to enchanting Assisi on this full-day semi-private tour from Rome. Wander the streets of the Umbrian town, follow in the footsteps of famed native son, St. Francis, and stop in incredible Orvieto on the way back, one of the most striking hill towns you'll ever encounter.

Discover the legacy of Santa Rita of Cascia, as you follow in the footsteps of the Italian Saint. Tour the village of Roccaporena, where Margherita Lotti was born and became a nun; learn about her unique life and how she was proclaimed a saint by Pope Leo XIII in 1900; and visit the Basilica of Santa Rita da Cascia, where the saint is buried.

UNESCO–listed Pompeii and Herculaneum are home to historic relics and ruins dating back to the days of the Roman Empire, but exploring independently means missing out on the hidden secrets they hold. On this tour, enjoy pickup and drop-off at your Rome hotel, and explore the treasures of ancient Rome with your private guide. Beat the queues with skip-the-line entry, and discover the Teatro Grande, the Forum, and more.

Orvieto and Cività di Bagnoreggio are two of the most popular hill towns to explore from the coast, but the logistics of reaching these medieval gems can be daunting. With this tour, skip the hassle of driving and the delays of trains and buses and enjoy transportation directly from Civitavecchia. With the time you save, you’ll be able to visit both towns at your own pace in one day.

Visit Civita di Bagnoregio and then cross from Lazio into the region of Umbria to visit Orvieto on this private day trip from Rome. Enjoy the scenery of the Italian countryside during the drive by private vehicle to these two Etruscan towns, where you’ll admire their historical sites, including the Gothic Orvieto Cathedral.

Visit two of Italy’s most beautiful medieval hill towns in one day of sightseeing on this private tour from Rome. See Orvieto’s gothic buildings and Duomo—with frescoes thought to rival Michelangelo’s—and the Renaissance palaces and charming squares of Montepulciano. Try wine in Orvieto and in Montepulciano’s particular underground wine cellars serving the local specialty: Nobile di Montepulciano. Round-trip luxury transportation from Rome is included

These day trips from Rome Italy is to take you on a journey to the mediaeval time for you to admire two very unique towns , Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio.Orvieto is a city that went through many historic eras, some of which as a protagonist, in particular during the Etruscan and medieval ages. It is a center of great historical and cultural importance of Italy.The Cathedral is situated in a big square dominating the town It is a classic piece of religious construction, with many elements of design from the 14th until 20th century, with a large and famous rose window, golden mosaics and three huge bronze doors.Civita di Bagnoregio is called The ‘Dying City’ is one of most popular tourist destinations and one of Italy’s most evocative sights. It’s perched on a tiny cliff with jaw-dropping valleys all around it and connected to the mainland by one very long and very narrow bridge.

A full day in Assisi and Orvieto to visit the beautiful hill towns in the Umbrian countryside, with a luxury vehicle and with the English-Spanish speaking driver. You will enjoy a beautiful day full of emotions and very interesting discoveries, a private tour in complete relaxation and personalized. We will stop in the holy city of Christianity and home of San Francesco, patron of Italy, where he was born, worked and died. You will be able to admire the Renaissance masterpieces in the Basilica, extraordinary because this architectural complex influenced the development of art and architecture. Afterwards we will go to Orvieto, an enchanting village on a tuff cliff, which boasts a great historical and artistic heritage, is known for its three wonders: the Duomo, the cliff and the Pozzo di San Patrizio. The majestic Duomo is impressive, on the Gothic facade you can admire beautiful architectural decorations, mosaics that tell the story and scenes from the life of the Virgin and three majestic Brozee doors.

Assisi represents an ensemble of masterpieces of human creative genius such as the Basilica of St. Francis, a fundamental reference for art history in the world. The diffusion of the artistic and spiritual message of the Franciscan Order of the Franciscan Order Assisi is a unique example of continuity of a city sanctuary in its natural environment. The Basilica of St. Clare of Assisi, contains precious frescos dating back to the 12th to the 14th century. In the chapel of the Crucifix which, would have invited St. Francis in the church of St. Damian in order to "reset up the Church". of Assisi and some relics particularly well preserved.

We are looking for the best quality tours around Italy, like this one to Assisi and Saint Francis Path. Experience in Rome, in our luxurious Mercedes Benz Minivans! Our drivers are only the best English speaking professionals with experience in the field, so they are very knowledgeable about Italy, and will always be ready to answer all your doubts! In addition, it is also very good to highlight our Assisi and Saint Francis Path super tour one!

Orvieto, fascinating town in Umbria, surrounded by a landscape of fields and vineyards, rises on a plateau of volcanic stuff overlooking the River Tiber, so that the visitor can see it from a distance. Because of its location, because of its Etruscan roots, because of its charming medieval character, and above all because of its celebrated Cathedral which is a gem of Gothic architecture, Orvieto is one of Italy's most unique and interesting cities. Excursion to Bolsena lake.

Two of the most beautiful hill towns in Umbria, Assisi and Spoleto are popular day trips from Rome but the logistics of visiting them both by public transportation can be a hassle. With this excursion, spend less time on the train and more time exploring their picturesque historic centers. Set off directly from your hotel in Rome and enjoy free time to sightsee, shop, and dine in each hilltop town.