Guided Tour to Assisi and Orvieto

• Enjoy a full-day tour through the heart of Umbria, discovering some of its most iconic destinations
• Discover the ancient town of Orvieto, built on the top of a tufaceus cliff
• Take an enchanting walk through the streets of Assisi, the city where St. Francis was born

From Rome, travel through the scenic Tiber Valley to Orvieto, an ancient town dramatically perched on a volcanic cliff. Of Etruscan origin, Orvieto charms visitors with its medieval atmosphere and magnificent 14th-century Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic-Romanesque art.The journey continues through rolling Umbrian hills dotted with olive groves and vineyards, crossing the border between Umbria and Tuscany, an area famous for some of Italy’s finest wines. Near Lake Trasimeno, Italy’s fourth-largest lake, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local farmhouse in the charming village of Castiglione del Lago.

In the afternoon, after skirting the shores of the lake, arrive in Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. With a local guide, stroll through its enchanting streets, visiting highlights such as the Basilica of St. Francis with its extraordinary frescoes, Piazza del Comune, the Temple of Minerva, Santa Chiara Church, and the Sanctuary of the Stripping, where the body of Blessed Carlo Acutis rests.

Before returning to Rome, enjoy free time to explore Assisi at your own pace, browse local shops, or simply take in the breathtaking views over the Umbrian countryside.