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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance to the Cathedral of Orvieto
✔ Skip the Line Admission tickets
✔ 2 hours official tour guide in Assisi
✔ Tour assistant for the whole trip
✔ Free transfer offered in air conditioning Minivan
✖ Lunch
✖ Tips
Pickup Locations
1. Residenza Zanardelli
2. Albergo Ottocento
3. The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel
4. Al Manthia Hotel
5. Hotel Mimosa
6. Luxury Rooms H 2000 Roma
7. Hotel Castellino Roma
8. Suite Monte
9. Hotel Grifo
10. Nerva Boutique Hotel
11. Hotel Elite
12. Hotel Navona
13. Hotel Barocco
14. The Club at Accademia
15. Hotel Pantheon
16. Antico Albergo del Sole Al Pantheon
17. Comfort Hotel Bolivar
18. Quirinale Luxury Rooms
19. Hotel Modigliani
20. Antica Dimora Delle Cinque Lune
Additional Info: - Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations in the city center
- 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
Itinerary
1
Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli
The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli is located 4 km from Assisi. Inside the Basilica there is the Porziuncola Chapel; the place most loved by Saint Francis and where God granted him special graces. Initially, the Porziuncola was an ancient chapel, surrounded by a small portion of forest (hence perhaps the name) belonging to the Benedictines of the Monastery of S. Benedetto del Monte Subasio. Having remained abandoned for a long time, it was restored by Francesco who rented it from Abbot Teobaldo. After the death of the Saint, some permanent buildings arose around the church: the friars' choir, various small oratories and then a small convent. In the second half of the 1500s Pius V ordered the construction of a large basilica that would enclose and protect the Porziuncola and welcome the crowds of pilgrims who continually flocked there.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Basilica di Santa Chiara
The Basilica of Santa Chiara is a religious building, built in neo-Romanesque style, located in Assisi. The basilica is among the most famous in Italy and one of the most beautiful in Umbria. The church marks not only the historic center of the city but also a significant place from an artistic and cultural point of view.
The Basilica of Santa Chiara was built by the Benedictine monks, who had the desire to honor Santa Chiara, born Agnese in 1194 and died on 13 September 1253. Currently, together with the Porziuncola, the Eremo delle Carceri, the Chiesa Nuova and the Basilica of San Damiano, the Cathedral of San Rufino and obviously the Basilica of San Francesco, is one of the centers where the pilgrimage to Assisi is concentrated.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Pinacoteca Comunale Palazzo Vallemani
Splendid baroque residence with frescoed vaults at the beginning of the seventeenth century by Umbrian and Tuscan painters. Is the Pinacoteca Comunale di Assisi, inside they are a conspicuous group of medieval and Renaissance frescoes.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
The Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, the place that has preserved the mortal remains of the seraphic saint since 1230, is one of the most important places of worship in Italy and the world. In 2000, the basilica was included in the UNESCO world heritage list.
The first stone of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi was laid on 16 July 1228, just two days after Francis' death and the day after his proclamation as a saint by Pope Gregory IX. According to tradition, it was Francis himself who indicated exactly the place where he wished to be buried.
The church represents one of the cornerstones of the spread of Gothic in Italy. In addition to being the burial place of Saint Francis, it assumed fundamental importance for the papacy, which saw the Franciscan order as a great ally for strengthening ties with the humblest and most popular classes. The construction of the basilica was started in 1228 by Pope Gregory IX and then consecrated in 1253 by Pope Innocent IV.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Free time for lunch tasting the tipical localfood and wine , shopping and walking. In the afternoon the tour continues to Orvieto, where you can admire the magnificence of its Gothic Cathedral.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Duomo di Orvieto
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
7
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Child rate applies only when you book with two adults
• Dress code is smart casual
• Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
• PICK UP only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls
• 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 call to confirm the pick up
