Rome to Perugia

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.

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.

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 has significantly contributed to the development of art and architecture in the world. The Basilica of St. Francis is an outstanding example of a type of architectural ensemble that has significantly influenced the development of art and architecture itself. Cascia is home to Saint Rita of Cascia, one of Catholicism's most revered saints, often referred to as the "Saint of the Impossible". Cascia is also the place where a Eucharistic Miracle is preserved. It is therefore high on the list for many Catholic pilgrims. Saint Rita of Cascia is often called "the saint of the impossible". St. Rita's story is one of the power of prayer and of faith.

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.

We offer this personalized tour of Assisi (starting from Rome) to all those who want to visit this magnificent place that will offer you an unforgettable experience. The tour can also be modified as long as you stay around the city of Assisi! English speaking driver and comfortable vehicles.

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.

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!

Embark on a full-day journey through time and tradition as you explore Central Italy. Step into ancient times in amongst the hill towns of Perugia, Assisi, and Deruta. Marvel at historical architecture without long museum lines or noisy crowds, before unwinding with local dishes from Etruscan cuisine paired with exquisite wines. This is your chance to experience over 2,500 years worth of history in person.

Step away from the hustle of Rome and spend the day experiencing the history and beauty of Assisi and Santa Maria Degli Angeli. This tour take you on a historical journey to visit the town of Saint Francis and its beautiful churches with frescoes and paintings. Get lost through the little alleys and live a charming italian experience. Then reach Santa Maria Degli Angeli, a beautiful town where Saint died. Your driver will pick you up at your place and drive to visit these places with multiple stops at your own pace on this private tour. During the tour you’ll be allowed time for lunch (not included) and of course to visit the main sites. At the end of the tour, sit back, relax and enjoy your 2 hours drive back to your place in Rome. The duration of your tour is about 10 hours.

Satisfy your sweet tooth on a chocolate-fueled tour of Italy’s Umbria region! Escape to the countryside on a full-day tour from Rome and sample the edible delights of Perugia with a visit to the famous Baci chocolate factory. After learning the secrets of the iconic chocolates and sampling some sweet treats, continue to historic Spoleto, renowned for its medieval Cathedral of St Maria Assunta.

Explore two of the most magical towns in Italy on this full-day private tour from Rome. Stroll through Assisi, with its stunning backdrop of hills and forests, renowned as one of the best-preserved medieval gems in all of Europe. Pilgrims have been visiting for over 700 years, venerating Saint Francis who was born and buried here. Then, discover the hilltop village of Cascia, filled with intrigue and mysticism, related to the devotion of Santa Rita.

On this tour you will explore two of the most charming umbrian towns, Todi & Spoleto. Todi, hometown to Poets and artists. Todi is still surrounded by surrounded by mediaeval, Roman and Etruscan walls and is a quite small town, full of famous monuments. Todi offers relaxing moments and at the same time a sensational return to our ancient past. Spoleto, one of the largest towns in southern Umbria, the perfect place to immerse yourself in Italian history, culture and food.  At the end of the tour we will drive you back to Rome.

Enjoy a day exploring the beauties that the Umbria region has to offer. Umbria is known as "the green heart of Italy", and it is thanks to its scenery and its natural excellence that has earned this title. In this fullday with a private English speaking driver you’ll visit Assisi and Gourmet Lunch. in Assisi you will explore 3 popular pilgrimage sites: • Basilica of St. Francesco • Basilica of Santa Chiara • Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli with the Porziuncola Included: • Gourmet Lunch and Wine in the middle of the Green Umbria. • Private licensed local tour guide in Assisi (on Private Tour option). Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Enjoy this Chocolate's school & Perugia walking tour experience with us. Italy is the most beautiful country in the world, for every tourist it is the trip for excellence, the trip that is planned, waiting and desired for a lifetime. Art, culture, nature and flavours are the thematic itineraries on which our tours are based. Thanks to the experience gained by our company in the private tours and excursions sector, you will be able to experience unforgettable days. We do not offer our customers only the classic tours of Rome. Our absolute priority is to know how to direct you to the best and most exclusive locations that only our country can offer and to stimulate the traveler to discover new destinations. You will be able to experience unforgettable days. All our tours are organized taking care of every detail and are carried out using our rental car with driver service.

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.

The diffusion of the artistic and spiritual message of the Franciscan Order has significantly contributed to the development of art and architecture in the world. Assisi, the place of birth of the Franciscan Order, has been closely associated since the Middle Ages to the cult and spread within the Franciscan movement in the world, conveying a universal message of peace and tolerance even to other religions or beliefs. The tour includes the visit of St. Claire grave. Want to visit Italy, but looking to see more than just the tourist cities? Orvieto is your answer! The historic, and beautiful section of this city is situated at the top of a steep hill. The well-preserved Gothic and medieval buildings will make you feel like you're frozen in time. You can easily wander the city for hours without running out of beautiful architecture, historic buildings, or interesting spots to people-watch.

Assisi is famously associated with Saint Francis and Saint Clare (the founders of the Franciscan order and the Order of the Poor Clares), who lived in this captivating medieval town that rests peacefully on the serene slopes of Mount Subasio, overlooking the breathtaking vistas of the Umbrian countryside. You will be awe-inspired by the perfectly preserved town primarily built with pale pink and grey stones quarried nearby, its imposing basilicas that house the tombs of the saints, and the ruins of the imperial fortress that crowns Assisi. PLEASE NOTE Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). To comply with italian strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle. Driver will wait for you with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.

A few years ago, Umbria was known, if at all, as Tuscany's less alluring sister. Not any more: these days Italy's "green heart" is every bit as celebrated as its more famous neighbour. The reasons are simple: the region has all Tuscany's attributes – and a few more. True, it doesn't have the big set pieces of Florence and Siena, but it does has a coronet of far more intimate and easily visited hill-towns – Gubbio, Todi,. Each has enough to keep you busy for a day or more, and none is more than a few miles from the next, making Umbria manageable and straightforward to explore. --

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.

Ideal for travelers interested in exploring outside the usual tourist circuit, this day trip visits Spello and two archeological sites nearby, roughly two hours north of Rome. See the ceremonial, mile-long floral path in Spello, the ancient floor mosaics in the Villa of Mosaics (Villa dei Mosaicii), and the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Carsulae.

Experience unforgettable day in the heart of Umbria and visit Santa Maria degli Angeli and Assisi in the comfort of your own private deluxe vehicle driven by one of our knowledgeable English speaking driver eager to help you have a most memorable day in Italy. On your day trip to Assisi you will have the opportunity to visit the basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli to see the Porziuncola where the Franciscan movement began, and the Capella del Transito where St Francis died. In Assisi you will visit the impressive basilicas of St Francis and St Clair, the monastery of San Damiano surrounded by olive groves and overlooking the breathtaking vista below, and enjoy a traditional Umbrian lunch the center of Assisi which is believed to be one of the most enchanting medieval towns in Italy! This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.

Known for its religious tours and as the birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare, Assisi is a scenic hill town in the central Umbria region. Three churches are the three main attractions in the town. If you like, a local guide can be arranged to tour the churches with you and share more history about the town. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.