Travel from Rome to Orvieto and Assisi on this full-day trip, and discover two charming towns set amid picture-perfect Italian countryside. Led by an expert guide, your day includes a walking tour of Orvieto to see its Gothic showstopper, Orvieto Cathedral, followed by lunch near Lake Trasimeno. Explore the UNESCO-listed town of Assisi in Umbria, learning about its patron, St Francis of Assisi, and then stop in Santa Maria degli Angeli to admire its 9th-century Basilica where the saint once worshiped.
Leave Rome and travel north by air-conditioned minibus, following the River Tiber toward Tuscany. After roughly 1.5 hours on the road, you'll arrive in the gorgeous town of Orvieto. Seemingly sprouting out of the volcanic rock on which it stands, the hilltop town boasts a history that dates back to Etruscan times.
Stretch your legs on a walking tour, seeing highlights like the 14th-century Orvieto Cathedral - a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with a glistening façade of stained glass, mosaics and sculptures. Soak up Orvieto's charms and admire the countless churches that are scattered around its center.
Return to your minibus and travel through the rolling hills toward Umbria - Tuscany's lesser known but just as captivating neighbor. Stop for lunch on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, and then continue to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Assisi.
Famed as the birthplace of Italy's Catholic patron saint, St Francis of Assisi, the sleepy little town documents all the highs and lows of his life. On a walking tour, see the stall where he was said to be born, his childhood home, and the spot where he pledged his life to his vocation. Hear of the town's other, lesser-known saint, St Clare, who became one of St Francis' first true followers. Visit the Convent of Santa Chiara, which is dedicated to her, before heading to Assisi's Basilica di San Francesco for a tour.
Other Assisi highlights include the town hall square, Piazza del Comune, with its turreted 'palace'-- Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo. Admire the Roman Temple of Minerva and then return to your minibus for the journey south.
Before your tour ends, enjoy a final stop in the town of Santa Maria degli Angeli to see its beautiful basilica - a 9th-century church where St Francis reportedly worshiped. Head back to Rome and finish your tour at the start point in the early evening.
Departure Dates: April 01 to October 31 Monday, Thursday and Saturday November 01 to March 31 Monday and Friday Commences: Rome, Italy Departure Point: Your centrally located Rome hotel. Alternatively, meet your guide in central Rome, near Termini Station Departure Time: 7:30am
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation Return Details: Returns to original departure point. It is possible to be dropped off at Via Veneto, Barber Arberini Square, Piazza Venezia or Piazza della Repubblica. Please ask your guide on the day
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Inclusions:
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
Local guide
Lunch
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Gratuities (optional)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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A dress code is required to enter places of worships and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will risk refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements.
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