• Orvieto - Nestled in Umbria, Orvieto is a delightful city renowned for its stunning position atop a volcanic tuff cliff. The city provides awe-inspiring panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and boasts a rich historical and cultural legacy. The Cathedral of Orvieto, featuring a magnificent Gothic facade, stands as a key attraction. Inside, visitors can marvel at remarkable frescoes and the Chapel of San Brizio. Strolling through Orvieto’s narrow streets, one can explore intriguing craft shops, traditional restaurants, and ancient churches, fully experiencing the genuine charm of this captivating Umbrian city.
• Assisi - Situated in the heart of Umbria, Assisi is a medieval city celebrated as the birthplace of St. Francis, the patron saint of Italy. Assisi’s historic center is marked by picturesque streets, ancient churches, and enchanting squares. The Basilica of San Francesco, comprising two superimposed churches, is a major pilgrimage site and houses the saint’s remains. The frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, adorning the basilica’s walls, are medieval art masterpieces. Assisi also offers stunning views of the Umbrian countryside, and its serene and spiritual ambiance draws visitors worldwide.
• Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi holds significant historical and spiritual value. Positioned at the base of Assisi hill, it is a crucial church for the Franciscan order. Constructed in the 16th century, the basilica encompasses the small chapel of the Porziuncola, where Saint Francis of Assisi established his order in 1209.
• Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d’Assisi - The Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi is among Christianity’s most sacred sites, serving as the principal Franciscan sanctuary and the resting place of St. Francis of Assisi. It is a vital pilgrimage site and a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture.
• Duomo di Orvieto - The Cathedral of Orvieto, also known as the Duomo di Orvieto, is one of Italy’s most renowned cathedrals, located in Orvieto, Umbria. This splendid example of Italian Gothic architecture is celebrated for its extraordinary facade and the art it houses.
• Pozzo di San Patrizio - The Pozzo di San Patrizio is one of Orvieto’s most intriguing sites: a Renaissance engineering marvel, constructed in the 1500s to ensure water supply during sieges. With its 54-meter depth and two spiral staircases that never intersect, it resembles a fantastic novel setting. An underground journey through light, shadow, and mystery.

• Entrance to the Cathedral of Orvieto
• Entrance to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
• Entrance to the Well of St Patrick in Orvieto
• Entrance to the Basilica of San Francesco
• 2-hour guided tour of Assisi
• Visit to the body of Blessed Charles Acutis subject to attendance, as admission is free.
• Pick up and drop off
• Driver
• Assistant for the entire duration of the tour

• Lunch
• Gratuities

DA Rome offers an ideal opportunity to explore Umbria, a region known for its olive groves and medieval towns. A minivan will conveniently pick guests up from their hotel in Rome and transport them to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. Visitors will have the chance to explore the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, where the Porziuncola, a highly revered site in Franciscanism, can be admired. Accompanied by a local guide, guests will also visit the Basilica of Santa Chiara, which contains the saint’s remains. Alongside a tour assistant, the group will proceed to the church that holds the body of Blessed Charles Acutis. Entry is free, but access depends on the waiting times and visitor numbers at the time. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Orvieto, renowned for its Gothic Duomo, which will be toured inside. The excursion concludes with a descent into the remarkable St Patrick’s Well, a 16th-century engineering marvel, 54 meters deep, featuring a double spiral staircase. The return to Rome is planned for late afternoon.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.