Assisi & Orvieto Full-Day Tour

Visit Umbria, one of the most picturesque regions in Italy, rich in vineyards, olive trees and famous hill-top villages. Visit 2 of the most popular villages, Assisi and Orvieto. Stroll down the charming streets of these villages as your guide tells you about the local history and rich culture.

Begin your morning with a convenient pick-up from your hotel, then relax as you are driven to the Umbria region. Delight in the scenery outside your window as you travel past expansive vineyards and gently rolling slopes. Arriving in Assisi, known as the town of Saint Francis, the first thing you notice is the ancient walls that still surround the town.

Enter the city where you are greeted by the sight of colourful houses of ink stone. The narrow streets are lined with houses and noble palaces whose balconies are overflowing with lovely flowers and vines. Visit the St Francis Basilica, remarking upon the beauty of the architecture and the Renaissance masterpieces within. Then, explore the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, meaning St Mary of the Angels.

Before continuing to Orvieto you have the opportunity to eat lunch in a traditional restaurant if you wish. In Orvieto, you can admire the magnificence of the Gothic Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with a glistening façade of stained glass, mosaics and sculptures. Soak up Orvieto’s charms and see the countless churches that are scattered around its centre. Head back to Rome where you are dropped off at your hotel.