Embark on a small-group tour from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto. Explore the charming town of Assisi, learn about St. Francis of Assisi, and visit the Convent of Santa Chiara. Then, discover the Gothic beauty of Orvieto Cathedral. Limited to 12 people for an intimate experience.
- Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - A fascinating visit to St. Francis Basilica featuring early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue, along with the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
After Saint Francis passed away in 1226, the friars constructed several small huts around the Porziuncola. By 1230, a refectory and some adjacent buildings were added. Over time, small porticoes and accommodations for the friars were built around the Porziuncola. Foundations of these structures were uncovered during excavations beneath the current basilica’s floor between 1967 and 1969.
As large numbers of pilgrims flocked to Assisi for the “Pardon of Assisi,” the small space of the Porziuncola became insufficient to accommodate them all. This led to the necessity of building a church that incorporated the Porziuncola. The surrounding buildings were demolished by order of Pope Pius V (1566-1572), except for the Chapel of the Transito, where St. Francis died. Construction of the basilica began on 25 March 1569.
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Basilica di Santa Chiara - Visit the church of Santa Chiara, built between 1257 and 1265 after Santa Chiara’s death, around the ancient church of San Giorgio, which housed St. Francis’s mortal remains until 1230.
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Pinacoteca Comunale Palazzo Vallemani - A splendid baroque residence with frescoed vaults from the early seventeenth century by Umbrian and Tuscan painters. The Pinacoteca Comunale di Assisi is displayed here, featuring a significant collection of medieval and Renaissance frescoes.
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Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d’Assisi - The mystical town of Saint Francis, still surrounded by its ancient walls, is built on the green slopes of Mount Subasio, with its colorful houses of ink stone. Narrow streets, flower-decked balconies, and noble palaces offer beautiful views for memorable photos (don’t forget your camera). A fascinating visit to St. Francis Basilica with early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue, and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
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Da Cecco - Free time for lunch to taste the typical local food and wine, shop, and walk around. After an hour, the tour will resume.
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Duomo di Orvieto - The Duomo of Orvieto is one of Italy’s most beautiful cathedrals, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture in central Italy. The magnificent building dominates the bluff on which Orvieto is located due to its size. The splendor of its facade, with towers reaching about 53 meters high, is renowned worldwide. Don’t miss the interior of the Duomo, adorned with wonderful decorations and frescoes by some of the greatest painters of the past, including Luca Signorelli’s famous “Giudizio Universale.”
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Orvieto - Explore Orvieto, one of Italy’s oldest cities, with origins tracing back to the Etruscan civilization. The first settlements date to the 9th century BC, located within the tufaceous caves of the massif on which the Umbrian town now stands. While Orvieto is famed for its magnificent cathedral, the city offers numerous historical and artistic sites and itineraries, thanks to its ancient origins. Perched on a cliff, Orvieto also provides truly splendid panoramic views.
- Headsets for the Basilica of San Francesco
- Entrance to the Cathedral of Orvieto
- Visit of the Cathedral of Orvieto
- Free transfer in air conditioning Minivan
- Entrance to the Basilica of San Francesco
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
- 2 hour professional guide in Assisi
- Lunch & Drinks
- Tips
The tour starts from your hotel, a chance to spend a delightful day out of Rome to visit Umbria, one of the most picturesque regions of Italy rich in vineyards, olive trees and the famous hilltop villages. One of the most famous is Assisi, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mystic town of Saint Francis, surrounded by its ancient walls, was built on the green slopes of Mount Subasio and with its colorful houses of stone, narrow streets, flowering balconies and noble palaces provide beautiful views for memorable pictures (do not forget your camera). An interesting visit to St. Francis Basilica, with its early Renaissance masterpieces 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 a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with a glistening façade of stained glass, mosaics and sculptures. Soak up Orvieto’s charm and explore the city center and then Back to Rome.
- Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Rome only)
- Provide the correct phone number with international country code
- check that you provide all the details to the agency
- Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Emergency number also operational via whatsapp- One day before 24 H. Call to confirm the pick up
- Coronavirus information: Below a brief list of the measures will be taken to ensure the safety of customers during the tours and on board our vehicles: - gloves and surgery masks; - disinfectant gel - Sanitization of vehicles at the end of each tour - staff, assistants, guides, drivers wearing masks and gloves - preventive information to the customer once on board the vehicles - the capacity of minivans and groups will be regulated according to the law and regulations of the virus corona in customer protection
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