Florence to Umbria

Take a day trip to Assisi and Cortona and discover these charming hilltop towns alongside a guide. Departing from Florence, travel first to Assisi, where you visit the Convent of Santa Chiara, the Basilica of San Francesco, and hear about the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Pause for a peek inside Santa Maria degli Angeli church, believed to be a favorite spot of St. Francis. Then head to Cortona for some time to explore independently before returning to Florence.

Discover Assisi and Cortona on a day trip from Florence, and make the most of a private driver, just for your group. First, travel to the pilgrimage town of Assisi to walk in the footsteps of St. Francis, Italy’s patron saint. Learn about his life in the town, and visit the basilicas of St. Francis and St. Claire. After a break for lunch, continue to Cortona for some sightseeing at your leisure. Entrance fees and food are at your own expense.

Travel through the Tuscan countryside with a private driver on this day trip to Assisi and Perugia. Departing from Florence, explore the medieval city of Passignano sul Trasimeno and enjoy views of the beautiful Lake Trasimeno. Then head to Perugia to see where Renaissance artist Raphael worked, before exploring the town of Assisi, once home to Italy's patron saint. While there, admire the UNESCO-listed Basilica of St. Francis.

Enjoy your travel from Florence to Rome with stops in Perugia and Assisi on the way to admire these unforgettable places, without the hassle of trains and planes and with the gift of an additional visit experience. Sit back and begin your journey!

This is a great opportunity to visit the enchanting town of Assisi, known for its stunning Basilica located on top of the hill and St.Francis Tomb. A sacred site with a magical atmosphere, relaxing and peaceful. A different day that will enrich your soul! By choosing the regular tour you will explore Assisi on your own. We offer also one option for this tour, you can add a 3 hours private guided tour (our guide will lead you around Assisi). You will have an amazing day in this enchanting town.

Explore the towns of Assisi, Perugia and Cortona on a full-day tour from Florence with your own private driver-guide. Take in the scenery of the Umbria region and make a stop in the Tuscan countryside during this customizable 10-hour excursion. Get tips and background information on the top attractions of each location, while enjoying the freedom to discover the towns on your own. Includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Florence.

Don’t miss the chance to visit Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio with expert local driver-escort. During your trip from Florence to Rome we will stop twice to admire the beauty of the city of Orvieto and the incredible village of Civita di Bagnoregio, called "the dying city". A full day inside the mysterious Etruscan culture, the power of the great Roman Empire and the magnificence of the Italian Renaissance. Later, you can choose where you want to be left in Rome (to your home address or where you booked your hotel, B & B or private apartment). During the trip you can ask our driver-guide to visit typical wineries and restaurants, always in an exclusive way. Because ours is a private service dedicated to you and your family. Take a look at the specific itinerary.

Drink, taste, listen, remember! Umbria is ideal for those eager to explore the Italian countryside and their appetite for local food and wine. Taste the most representative wine of Umbria, Montefalco Sagrantino, known for its dominating tannins and high alcohol concentration. You will enjoy a guided tour of Assisi, an important religious site. The focal point of the tour will be Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, a powerful wine with intense flavour that requires long barrel-aging. You will visit a local family-run winery where you will meet the winemakers. You will tour the winery and its barrel aging facilities and have an introduction into the art of winemaking. As wine goes better with food, you will enjoy a live cooking show and a 5-course lunch prepared with 0 km products and paired with the winery's best wines. The final destination of the tour is Trevi, regarded as the “Oil City”. It is thought to be the home of the ancient Umbrians and an important Roman strategic point.

Don’t miss the chance to visit Montepulciano and Cortona during your transfer from Florence to Assisi, with ours expert local driver-escort. A full daytrip inside the iconic landscape of the rolling hills, avenues of cypress trees and medieval hilltop towns. Explore the secret Tuscany! First stop in Montepulciano: Visit the Medieval cities of Montepulciano and discover two ancient underground cellars, walk through tunnels dug into the tuff, under spectacular brick vaults and taste some amazing wine. Guided tour and light lunch with 5 wine tastings (Nobile of Montepulciano and Red of Montepulciano + typical Tuscan cold cuts and Pecorino cheese) in the Historic Cellar. Later we will move to Cortona for a second stop. Cortona is a traditional walled Etruscan town. Sitting at about 600 metres above sea level, it offers spectacular views over the surrounding valley and Lake Trasimeno. In the afternoon we will drive to Assisi and we will leave you at your Hotel, B&B or private apartment.

BISCOTTI MAKING IN A CAVE You will tour Orvieto, its 7 kms underground tunnels, majestic golden lily cathedral AND make biscotti in one of the caves! In this fullday with Professional English-speaking Driver you’ll be able to visit: • The medieval town of Orvieto • Orvieto underground (Skip-The-Line tickets included) • Orvieto underground "Biscotti Making in a Cave" (admission price included) Local licensed Tour Guide in Private option included. Lunch time in a tipical local Restaurant in the countryside (own expense). Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Florence. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

BISCOTTI MAKING IN A CAVE You will tour Orvieto, its 7 kms underground tunnels, majestic golden lily cathedral AND make biscotti in one of the caves! In this fullday with Professional English-speaking Driver you’ll be able to visit: • The medieval town of Orvieto • Orvieto underground (Skip-The-Line tickets included) • Orvieto underground "Biscotti Making in a Cave" (admission price included) Local licensed Tour Guide in Private option included. Lunch time in a tipical local Restaurant in the countryside (own expense). Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Florence. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Your Professional English-speaking Driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence. All you have to do is get in and relax. Enjoy a 3-hour one-way Private Transfer in a comfortable, fully air-conditioned comfortable vehicle to your accommodation in Rome. Pit stop half-way to relax. Viceversa trip available according selected option. Upgradable option to visit the old town of Orvieto for an extra 3 hours. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Situated less about two hours drive from Florence, Orvieto sits on a volcanic plateau, high above the picturesque Umbrian countryside which surrounds it. In addition to being known for its high quality cuisine (truffles are a particular speciality), the city boasts an incredible Gothic Cathedral with a frescoed Last Judgement to rival Michaelangelo’s, a labyrinth of ancient underground tunnels and a fine art gallery. Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, has many sites relating to the life of the Saint which can be visited, the Porziuncola Chapel where he was born and the order was founded and the “Eremo delle Carceri” a peaceful monastery in the nearby hills, where he famously preached to the birds. The city’s masterpiece, the Basilica of St. Francis is important both from a religious and artistic perspective.

Enjoy a day exploring the beauties that the Umbria region has to offer. Umbria is known as "the green heart of Italy", and it is thanks to its scenery and its natural excellence that has earned this title. In this fullday with a private English speaking driver you’ll visit Assisi and Gourmet Lunch. in Assisi you will explore 3 popular pilgrimage sites: • Basilica of St. Francesco • Basilica of Santa Chiara • Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli with the Porziuncola Included: • Gourmet Lunch and Wine in the middle of the Green Umbria. • Private licensed local tour guide in Assisi (on Private Tour option). Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Enjoy a day exploring the beauties that the Umbria region has to offer. Umbria is known as "the green heart of Italy", and it is thanks to its scenery and its natural excellence that has earned this title. In this fullday with a private English speaking driver you’ll visit Assisi and Gourmet Lunch. in Assisi you will explore 3 popular pilgrimage sites: • Basilica of St. Francesco • Basilica of Santa Chiara • Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli with the Porziuncola Included: • Gourmet Lunch and Wine in the middle of the Green Umbria. • Private licensed local tour guide in Assisi (on Private Tour option). Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Discover Umbria, one of Italy’s true hidden gems, during this full-day tour that will take you into the green heart of the country. Visit Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and discover its rich history which dates back to the Roman age; learn about its most illustrious citizen, Saint Francis, during a 2,5-hour walking tour. Enjoy a typical Umbrian lunch with wine served in a beautiful location. The third stop will be Orvieto, where you will have a guided visit to the ancient Roman walls, which protected this strategic outpost from the invaders. Also significant to the Roman era are the Arch of Drusus, the Roman House and the Roman Theatre.

Assisi and Orvieto tour from Florence will let you to discover a couple of ancient villages with a keen eye on the religious architecture of Umbria. Orvieto is a small town of Etruscan origin, where you can admire the beautiful 14th century Cathedral, a triumph of Gothic-Romanesque architecture. In the early afternoon, you will arrive in Assisi and with your guide you will take a stroll through the alleys of the town. You will admire the Church of Santa Chiara, the place where San Francesco was born and the house where he lived the first years of his life, the Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva and the Palazzo Comunale. Near the ancient walls of the town lays the Basilica of San Francesco decorated internally with beautiful frescoes of the XII-XIV century. A stop for lunch is included ( at your own expense )

Your Professional English-speaking Driver will pick you up from Fiumicino Fco International Airport, right after you go through customs with a sign with your name on and will help you with your luggage. All you have to do is get in and relax. Enjoy a 3-hour one-way Private Transfer in a comfortable, fully air-conditioned comfortable vehicle to your accommodation in Florence. Pit stop half-way to relax. Viceversa trip available according selected option. Upgradable option to visit the old town of Orvieto for an extra 3 hours. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Your Professional English-speaking Driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence. All you have to do is get in and relax. Enjoy a 3-hour one-way Private Transfer in a comfortable, fully air-conditioned comfortable vehicle to Fiumicino Fco International Airport. Pit stop half-way to relax. Viceversa trip available according selected option. Upgradable option to visit the old town of Orvieto for an extra 3 hours. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Meeting with your Driver and departure towards the Southern part of Tuscany or the Southern part of Umbria: • Monte Oliveto Maggiore (Tuscany) • Assisi (Umbria) Here S. Francis and S. Bernardo were protagonists and founders of a different way to live Religion.  Tour the breathtaking Monasteries, the native villages of these Saints and breath the Middle Ages. Included: - Light Lunch - Wine Tasting Local tour guide included in Private option. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Enjoy a day exploring the beauties that the Umbria region has to offer. Umbria is known as "the green heart of Italy", and it is thanks to its scenery and its natural excellence that has earned this title. In this fullday with a private English speaking driver you’ll visit Assisi and Gourmet Lunch. in Assisi you will explore 3 popular pilgrimage sites: • Basilica of St. Francesco • Basilica of Santa Chiara • Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli with the Porziuncola Included: • Gourmet Lunch and Wine in the middle of the Green Umbria. • Private licensed local tour guide in Assisi (on Private Tour option). Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Meeting with your Driver and departure towards the Southern part of Tuscany or the Southern part of Umbria: • Monte Oliveto Maggiore (Tuscany) • Assisi (Umbria) Here S. Francis and S. Bernardo were protagonists and founders of a different way to live Religion. Tour the breathtaking Monasteries, the native villages of these Saints and breath the Middle Ages. Included: - Light Lunch - Wine Tasting Local tour guide included in Private option. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Your Professional English-speaking Driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Florence. All you have to do is get in and relax. Enjoy a 3-hour one-way Private Transfer in a comfortable, fully air-conditioned comfortable vehicle to Fiumicino Fco International Airport. Pit stop half-way to relax. Viceversa trip available according selected option. Upgradable option to visit the old town of Orvieto for an extra 3 hours. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

BISCOTTI MAKING IN A CAVE You will tour Orvieto, its 7 kms underground tunnels, majestic golden lily cathedral AND make biscotti in one of the caves! In this fullday with Professional English-speaking Driver you’ll be able to visit: • The medieval town of Orvieto • Orvieto underground (Skip-The-Line tickets included) • Orvieto underground "Biscotti Making in a Cave" (admission price included) Local licensed Tour Guide in Private option included. Lunch time in a typical local Restaurant in the countryside (own expense). Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Florence. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles