Assisi and Orvieto Private tour
ASSISI AND ORVIETO HIGHLIGHTS PRIVATE TOUR
Description
Explore the beautiful Assisi and Orvieto on this private tour. Not only is Rome an amazing city, but the city is naturally positioned to allow you to reach several places of immense interest in less than a 3-hours’ drive. This is the case of Assisi “Birthplace of St Francis” and the wonderful Orvieto.
Activity details
PICK UP TIME Suggested 7:00 am so that we will beat the traffic out of the city and we will back right on time before the traffic starts back up (it is flexible and you decide whenever during the day).
ASSISI Let’s start this fantastic journey by driving North through Umbria and reach our first goal. Important place because of its art, its architecture and its history, Assisi is especially important to the Catholic religion. It was the birthplace of Saint Francis of Assisi, who was a Catholic saint.
SAINT MARY OF THE ANGELS We will reach first this Papal Basilica at around 09.30 am. Situated in the plain at the foot of the hill of Assisi, The basilica was constructed in the Mannerist style between 1569 and 1679 enclosing the 9th-century little church, the Porziuncola, the most sacred place for the Franciscans. It was here that the young Francis of Assisi understood his vocation and renounced the world in order to live in poverty among the poor and thus started the Franciscan movement. You will spend around 30 minutes in here.
CHURCH OF SAINT DAMIAN (San Damiano in Assisi) Back in the van and over to the top of the hill where you will visit this spectacular Church. According to tradition, it is connected with Saint Francis’ encounter with Christ. In 1205 he had been praying at Saint Damian which at the time was a very run down building. Saint Francis saw the figure of Christ crucified come alive and say to him, “Francis, don’t you see my house is crumbling apart? ” It was the first monastery of the Order of Saint Clare, where Saint Clare built her community. Can spend about 30 minutes here.
BASILICA OF ST CLARE Driving along the slope of the hill of Assisi you will enter the walled town and approach it in 10 minutes. This Basilica is a 13th-century church that houses the relics of St. Clare, friend and protégé of St. Francis of Assisi, as well as the miraculous crucifix that spoke to Francis. You will need about 20 minutes here.
BASILICA OF ST FRANCIS It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor, commonly known as the Franciscan Order. The basilica is one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. With its accompanying friary, Sacro Convento, the basilica is a distinctive landmark to those approaching Assisi. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The basilica, which was begun in 1228, is built into the side of a hill and comprises two churches known as the Upper Church and the Lower Church, and a crypt where the remains of the saint are interred. The life of Saint Francis can be found and experienced right in here. You will spend around 45 minutes here.
TIME FOR A BREAK Whatever you think is good for you we will do it. You can choose and authentic Trattoria (understand that going to a restaurant will take around 1,5 hrs), or simply going for a Pizza or a Pasta in a quicker restaurant or even grab something quick maybe walking around while eating your panino. Up to you. You will leave Assisi at around 01.45 pm.
ORVIETO By crossing Umbria and its hills, you will reach Orvieto from Assisi at about 03.00 pm. An amazing medieval town of a hill overlooking a wide opened valley.
CATHEDRAL OF ORVIETO The building was constructed under the orders of Pope Urban IV to commemorate and provide a suitable home for the Corporal of Bolsena, a miracle which is said to have occurred in 1263 in the nearby town of Bolsena, when a traveling priest who had doubts about the truth of transubstantiation found that his Host was bleeding so much that it stained the altar cloth. The cloth is now stored in the Chapel of the Corporal inside the cathedral. You will spend in here about 30 minutes.
FREE TIME Stroll through the narrow streets of the town to admire some of the local artist’s artworks. You will leave Orvieto at around 04.30 pm and reach Rome at 06.00ish pm.
Ride back to Rome, aiming at arriving by 06.00 pm
PRICING:
Starting from 580€
Contact us for more info about pricing
The costs above are for 1 English Speaking driver and 1 vehicle for the duration of the tour.
They don’t include entrance tickets, any walking guide service, lunch, drinks nor likely gratuities.
Prices can vary according to the month and the availability.
CANCELLATION POLICY
RomePrivateExcursions offers a very flexible cancellation policy, in case of arrival problems due to COVID, we are willing to offer a 100% refund.
Tour Features
• Assisi and its churches visit
• Orvieto visit
• English Speaking driver all day
• Pick up and drop off directly from your accommodation in Rome
• Possibility of lunch at a local restaurant
• First Class vehicle
Meeting point
Your English Speaking driver would pick you up at your accommodation in Rome, at the airport or train station on arrival, or where you prefer within the city of Rome.
How to pay
No deposit required!
We accept payments in Traveler Cheques in Euro or USD. If you want to pay in USD we will calculate the accurate total, by using the stock exchange conversion rate Euro/USD of the day before the tour/transfer increased by 7 cents. We also accept credit card payments (Visa and MasterCard – No American Express) at the time of the booking, or at the end of each tour/transfer. Please note that if payments are operated with credit cards the total cost of the tour will be increased by 10 %.
We do not accept payments via credit card for amounts below 350 euros. If the payment is made with a credit card at the end of the tour/transfer you will be required to sign an one time payment authorization form, provided by us. If payment is made with a wire transfer the total cost will be increased by 10 %. If you decide to pay in cash you will be asked to pay your driver at the beginning or at the end of the tour/transfer. The Total will be indicated in your final contract.
If you want to pay in USD we will calculate the accurate total, by using the stock exchange conversion rate Euro/USD of the day before the tour/transfer increased by 7 cents
Tickets to the Vatican and the Colosseum can be pre-purchased through us and the day of the tour your driver will hand them to you for a better and more efficient service.
Please note that the Colosseum tickets and the Vatican tickets are not refundable, beyond the terms stated, not even in case of the cancellation of your trip.
Our drivers
This is a private tour, so you will not be sharing it with anybody else!
You’ll be escorted by your English speaking driver who will explain all different points of interest. But please note that they are not guides. They cannot enter the sites with you by law.
This is the best way to go!
You and your English speaking driver will talk about the day’s plans before the tour starts
Additional info
Not included:
• Gratuities are not included (recommended)
• You might need to consider about 15 euro per person to enter the Cathedral in Orvieto + other churches in Assisi (only in case of particular religious events)
Note:
• Because you will be entering a religious place, you are kindly requested to pay attention to your attire. Knees and shoulders must be covered.
• Walking: good amount but not terrible.