Welcome to Orvieto
Sitting astride a volcanic plug of rock above fields streaked with vines, and olive and cypress trees, Orvieto is visually stunning from the first. Like the love child of Rome and Florence and nestled midway between the two cities, history hangs over the cobbled lanes, medieval piazzas and churches of this cinematically beautiful city. And few churches in Italy can hold a candle to its wedding cake of a Gothic cathedral, which frequently elicits gasps of wonder at its layers of exquisite detail.
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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: 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 hoursStop 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 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
Orvieto 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).
Orvieto Underground Tour Including Wine Tasting and Lunch
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Umbria Con Me Day Tours, Assisi, Province of Perugia, UmbriaTour of Orvieto underground caves and light lunch at Cantine ForesiStop At: Orvieto Sotterranea, Orvieto, Province of Terni, UmbriaGroup tour of the underground caves for 1 hour.After the tour go to Cantina Foresi in Piazza Duomo near the cathedral for the lunch/tasting.Duration: 1 hour
Rome to Assisi and Orvieto Full-Day Small-Group Guided Tour
Enjoy a full-day trip to Assisi and Orvieto from Rome on a Small Group max 12 people (only 6 per minivan).The tour starts from your hotel, an occasion to spend a delightful day of Rome is to visit Umbria, one of the most picturesque regions of Italy rich in vineyards, olive trees and the famous hill-top villages across the valleys of which the most famous of all is Assisi, the Unesco World Heritage.The 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.Time for lunch in a typical restaurant (optional) and then the 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.