ASSISI & ORVIETO: Private Day Trip from Rome

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Escape from Rome for a day and head to the Umbrian countryside with our day trip where you can admire two of the most beautiful and closest cities to Rome: Assisi and Orvieto. You will travel in a comfortable way in a luxury car or minivan. You won’t have to worry about a thing!

Visit Orvieto, an irresistible city of rare beauty, of ancient history which has its roots in the Etruscan people who built what will remain one of the most fascinating and rich cities of their extraordinary culture. Then you’ll visit Assisi and you’ll learn the history of its patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, by visiting the church and his birthplace.

After the visit of Assisi your driver will take you back to your hotel in Rome.

NB:
This day trip is designed to be done with a private driver only. You will have time to explore the cities on your own and we can provide you with a private licensed guide to show you the highlights and explain to you their rich history.

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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours



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Escape from Rome for a day and head to the Umbrian countryside with our day trip where you can admire two of the most beautiful and closest cities to Rome: Assisi and Orvieto. You will travel in a comfortable way in a luxury car or minivan. You won’t have to worry about a thing!

Visit Orvieto, an irresistible city of rare beauty, of ancient history which has its roots in the Etruscan people who built what will remain one of the most fascinating and rich cities of their extraordinary culture. Then you’ll visit Assisi and you’ll learn the history of its patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, by visiting the church and his birthplace.

After the visit of Assisi your driver will take you back to your hotel in Rome.

NB:
This day trip is designed to be done with a private driver only. You will have time to explore the cities on your own and we can provide you with a private licensed guide to show you the highlights and explain to you their rich history.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Orvieto, Orvieto, Province of Terni, Umbria

In about two hours we will reach the town of Orvieto in the beautiful region of Umbria. This beautiful town of Etruscan origin sits on a high cliff overlooking the surrounding countryside. Going through its charming historical center rich with Renaissance and Medieval palaces you will reach Orvieto’s main attraction: the Cathedral, started in 1290, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Assisi, Assisi, Province of Perugia, Umbria

In about one hour we will then reach Assisi, located on the Western flanks of Mount Subasio. The town is famous for being the home-town of St. Francis founder of the Franciscan religious order. The papal Basilica of San Francesco is one of the most important sanctuaries in the world. The church complex, started in 1228, is a Unesco World Heritage site. Inside you can admire frescoes by the most important Italian painters like Giotto, Cimabue and Simone Martini. The tour will continue visiting Piazza del Comune, the birth-house of Saint Francis and the church of Santa Chiara.

Duration: 4 hours



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