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Rome to Assisi & Orvieto: Private Day Trip
Embark on an exclusive journey through the heart of Italy where cultural richness, picturesque landscapes and historical wonders come together. Your adventure begins as you depart from the iconic city of Rome, leaving behind the hustle and bustle for the tranquility of Assisi. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Basilica of Saint Francis, soaking in the serenity of this sacred town. Next, venture to the enchanting town of Orvieto, perched atop a volcanic plateau. Marvel at the captivating Duomo, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture, as you wander its narrow streets. This private day trip is a voyage through time, allowing you to uncover the layers of history and spirituality that define these remarkable destinations. Immerse yourself in the magic of Assisi and the allure of Orvieto on this exclusive day trip from Rome. Let the beauty of these historical gems captivate your senses, creating memories that will linger long after your return.
Day Trip: River Rafting with lunch & Visit to Marmore Falls
In the morning, we will live one of the most exciting experiences to do in Umbria: river rafting! Aboard an unsinkable raft, we launch ourselves into an adventurous descent on the streams, pushed by water currents, through places of great naturalistic interest otherwise inaccessible: rock walls, waterfalls, woods and large meadows. After the descent, delicious typical lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we reach the Marmore Falls which, with its 165m divided into 3 jumps, is the second highest artificial waterfall in Europe. It is located in the Terni Valnerina area and the Nera River Park, a protected area that finds its point of excellence in the waterfall. Independent visit of the waterfalls following one or more trekking trails inside the park. Entrance ticket included.
PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Assisi to Florence with stops in Cortona & Montepulciano
Explore the enchanting cities of Cortona and Montepulciano during your transfer from Assisi to Florence with our experienced driver and uncover the hidden gems of Tuscany! Immerse yourself in a full-day trip through the iconic landscape of rolling hills, cypress-lined avenues, and medieval hilltop towns, while indulging in delightful wines. We will pick you up at your location. • Our first stop is Cortona, a picturesque walled Etruscan town perched at approximately 600 meters above sea level, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding valley and Lake Trasimeno. • Subsequently, we will journey to Montepulciano, where we'll explore the city and visit two Historic Cellars. Here, you'll encounter colossal oak barrels holding the renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. Following the tour, indulge in a delightful wine tasting session, accompanied by an explanation of their fundamental characteristics. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Florence and drop you off at your destination.
2 hours Private Activity - Truffle hunting in Assisi
We will take you to discover the Assisi hills and together we will go in search of truffles, the only and most precious product of nature. Our dogs will show you their skills and we will reveal all the secrets of this famous "black gold" of the earth. A walk through the woods and paths will allow you to fully experience the unique relationship with nature and with our dogs, Lord and Lea, who will come to you with light smells, hidden traces and together with them you will be the one to dig the truffles out of the ground and uncover them. You will be told about the history, the terrains and the different ways to search. You will spend two hours in absolute harmony and tranquility and based on the participants and their age or other factors we can decide together the length and difficulty of the route to take.
Day Trip: Assisi Private Tour with lunch and ATV quad tour
Visit Assisi on a private guided tour with a certified guide. During this tour, you'll see the most relevant points of interest, both from a religious point of view and those of great cultural and architectural value. With the private guide you'll not lose information: instead you'll have a more direct contact with the city, its traditions and popular customs. By strolling along the streets of Assisi and its enchanting alleys, you'll admire its medieval architecture, the facades of its buildings, and its squares, from the Chucrch of Santa Chiara to the Basilica of San Francesco, where the remains of the saint rest. After lunch, we'll visit the nature surrounding Assisi and Mount Subasio by quad. Few can resist the temptation to return after having tried it only once. Its versatility makes it a fun means of travel on any terrain: mud, stones, water. Guided excursion of 1 hour with a stop inside the woods for a delicious aperitif.
Assisi and the Second World War - Heroes by chance and by vocation
Tour to discover a particular and unknown moment in the history of Assisi. Men and women who inspired by the courage of St. Francis have decided to put their own lives at stake to save that of others. The protagonists have names little known even to the Assisans themselves but they make up an epic picture of the "seraphic" city between 1943 and 1945. Tour in which we will reconstruct history and relive the dark atmosphere of that period, however, illuminated by the light of hope ...
Assisi and Orvieto Full Day Tour from Assisi
This tour indeed will show you two of the most charming hilltowns of central Italy. You will also enjoy 14th Century frescoes and Reanaissance paintings. It will be like to back to the past!
Relaxing walking tour of Assisi
Welcome to the city that allows everyone to experience their inner peace! Assisi is known for its admiration of the landscapes, hills, and olive trees that fulfill this town! Throughout this 2-hour walking tour, the historic city will display the rich art and tradition that it contains! The tour starts by heading to the main square of the city, the Piazza del Comune, which will show the view of one of the best-preserved Roman temples in Italy. Moving to the next site, the medieval castle of Rocca Maggiore will be observed. Then the tour continues to the famous Basilica of San Francesco, in which your guide will introduce you to the multifaceted figure of San Francesco. The arrival later will be at the Basilica of Santa Chiara, another important place of worship in the city of Assisi. The basilica houses a 12th century crucifix and was built to house the tomb of the Saint, founder of the Order of the Poor Clares and disciple of Saint Francis.
Guided tour of Assisi
If you are curious to know the wonderful city of Assisi, the places that characterize it and make it the most famous Umbrian city in the world, you cannot miss this guided tour. In the company of qualified and competent guides, you will begin your journey to discover Assisi from one of the most important symbols of the city, the Basilica of San Francesco, an architectural masterpiece that since 2000 is also recognized and protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site . In the two superimposed and independent churches, you will admire the pictorial works of famous artists such as Giotto, Cimabue, Lorenzetti and Simone Martini, inside the crypt, finally, you can visit the remains of the Saint. You will then continue with a visit to Piazza del Comune, where you will admire the temple of Minerva and, not far away, the New Church built on the home of San Francesco. The visit will continue with the Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Cathedral of San Rufino, to conclude in the upper part of the city.
Food and wine tour
Thanks to this tour you can go back in time and visit our land in complete relaxation and tranquility. The itinerary will include a visit by carriage to the Hovel and the Leper Hospital and the Porsiuncola Everything will be enriched by a very good and tasty tasting in a farmyard located on the slopes of the Basilica of San Francesco.
Attractions in Assisi
- Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi)
- Basilica of St. Clare (Basilica di Santa Chiara)
- Basilica of St. Francis (Basilica di San Francesco)
- Assisi Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels (Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli)
- Chiesa Nuova
- Pozzo della Cava
- Porziuncola Museum (Museo della Porziuncola)
- Temple of Minerva (Tempio di Minerva)