Welcome to Orvieto
Set atop a gigantic plug of rock above fields streaked with vines, olive groves and cypress trees, Orvieto is one of Umbria’s star attractions. Its austere medieval centre is a classic of its kind with weaving lanes, brown stone houses and cobbled piazzas, and its location between Rome and Florence ensures a constant stream of visitors. But what sets the town apart from its medieval neighbours is its breathtaking cathedral. This extraordinary vision, one of Italy's greatest Gothic churches, is stunning inside and out, with a sensational facade and frescoes that are said by some to rival Michelangelo's in the Sistine Chapel.
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Rome to Assisi and Orvieto Day Trip with Lake Trasimeno Lunch
Leave Rome and travel north by air-conditioned coach, 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 and walk around the town, 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 coach 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 coach 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.
Rome: Assisi and Orvieto Full-Day Semi-Private Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Duomo di Orvieto, Orvieto, Province of Terni, UmbriaOrvieto Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Orvieto; Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) is a large 14th-century Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and situated in the town of Orvieto in Umbria, central Italy. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Todi, it has been since 1986 that of the Diocese of Orvieto-Todi.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Basilica inferiore di San Francesco d'Assisi, Assisi, Province of Perugia, Umbria is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Conventual in Assisi, a town in the Umbria region in central Italy, where Saint Francis was born and died. It is a Papal minor basilica and one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. With its accompanying friary, Sacro Convento, the basilica is a distinctive landmark to those approaching Assisi. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000.Duration: 2 hours
Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio E-Bike Tour from Rome
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: TopBike Rental & Tours, Rome, LazioStarting Point (our shop in Rome)Duration: 15 minutesPass By: Oasi WWF Lago di Alviano, Alviano, Province of Terni, UmbriaBeautiful natural reserve we bike through to get to Civita di Bagnoregio.Stop At: Civita di Bagnoregio, Civita di Bagnoregio, Province of Viterbo, LazioA beautiful medieval hilltop town.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Duomo di Orvieto, Orvieto, Province of Terni, UmbriaThe city center of Orvieto with its beautiful town cathedral.Duration: 1 hour
Orvieto Private Walking Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Umbria Con Me Day Tours, Assisi, Province of Perugia, UmbriaOrvieto is an old town located on a tufa outcrop 300 feet above the gorgeous Paglia valley below. The city is mostly known for its Duomo (Orvieto Catherdral) and is considered one of the most architecturally important in Europe, for its Etruscan roots, and for the museums where one finds collections and displays that range over 2,500 years of history. During this tour you will walk through Orvieto’s charming, narrow alleys, and small squares. Your tour will be a very memorable experience, perfect for reflecting over while you enjoy an Umbrian meal and a glass (or two) of Orvieto Classico wine (not included).Pass By: Pozzo di San Patrizio, Orvieto, Province of Terni, UmbriaDesigned in the 1530's, this uniquely engineered well was designed to supply the city of Orvieto in times of war.Stop At: Duomo di Orvieto, Orvieto, Province of Terni, UmbriaOrvieto's magnificent Duomo (cathedral) is considered one of the must-see churches in Italy for its stunning gold-and-mosaic Gothic façade and magnificent frescoes by Luca Signorelli, which had a great influence on Michelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Cappella Di San Brizio (Duomo), Orvieto, Province of Terni, UmbriaOne of the prettiest chapels in Italy.Duration: 20 minutesPass By: Torre del Moro, Orvieto, Province of Terni, UmbriaA bird’s eye view of Orvieto from the medieval tower. The eye sweeps the horizon with its hamlets and castles that bear witness to the power that was of the medieval city.Stop At: Centro Storico Orvieto, Orvieto, Province of Terni, UmbriaWalking about the narrow streets and alleyways is fascinatingDuration: 1 hour
Orvieto Underground Tour Including Wine Tasting and Lunch
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Orvieto Sotterranea, Orvieto, Province of Terni, UmbriaThe aim of this activity is to make you enjoy a tour of Orvietos’ undergrounds (group tour in English). During this your you will be taken under the town exploring some of the 440 caves which have been used for centuries for various purposes such as refrigerators for wine barrels, stables, water wells and cisterns as well for getting a very local one-course meal…pigeons!After your tour, just few minute walk far away, you will find one of the local's favorite place for light lunch in town. We will reserve for you a table with view towards the Duomo’s façade (not possible on rainy days) for a light lunch wine tasting. You will enjoy local products such as Orvieto’s white wine, cold cuts, cheese and locally made biscuits. After lunch ask the owner to show you his private old grottos used as wine cellars!Duration: 1 hour
Rome to Assisi and Orvieto Full-Day Small-Group Guided Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Welcome Italy - Day Tours, Rome, LazioPick up from the hotel/accomodationDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola, Assisi, Province of Perugia, Umbria An interesting visit to St. Francis Basilica with his early Renaissance master-pieces by Giotto and Cimabue and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi, Assisi, Province of Perugia, UmbriaThe mystic town of Saint Francis, sill surrounded by its ancient walls, built on the green slopes of Mount Subasio, with its colourful houses of ink stone. Narrow streets, flower decked balconies and noble palaces provide beautiful views for memorable pictures (do not forget your camera). An interesting visit to St. Francis Basilica with his early Renaissance master-pieces by Giotto and Cimabue and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Duomo di Orvieto, Orvieto, Province of Terni, Umbria tour continues to Orvieto, where you can admire the magnificence of its Gothic 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. Head back to Rome and finish your tour at hotel.Duration: 2 hours