Journey beyond the modern highways and large cities to discover the real Italy, where small ancient villages are just waiting to be discovered. Take this tour which unveils the religious architecture of Umbria, the wines and local products of Tuscany.

Travelling in a northerly direction, driving along the Tiber Valley, you will reach Orvieto. A small town of Etruscan origins, you will stop to admire the magnificent 14th century cathedral, a masterpiece of gothic architecture.

Your tour continues through the green Tuscan Hills covered in olive groves and vineyards. This is the land of some of Italy's best known D.O.C. (quality controlled) wines, which include Orvieto, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, and a stop is made for you to taste some local wine and other typical Umbrian and Tuscan products.

Lunch will consist of traditional local dishes.

In the early afternoon, having driven along the shores of Lake Trasimeno, you arrive in Assisi, built at the foot of Mount Subasio. Here, during a guided stroll through the alleys of this historic town, you will see the Church of St. Claire, St Francis' birthplace, his childhood home, Townhall Square with its People's Palace, Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva and the Townhall itself.

Visit St Francis' Basilica, close to the ancient city walls, with its magnificent frescoes painted between the 12th and 14th centuries. Leaving Assisi, you will stop at the town of Santa Maria degli Angeli named after its church inside which, in the Chapel of Porziuncola, St. Francis died in 1226.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Seasonal
March 01 to October 31
Monday, Thursday and Saturday

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Rome hotels. If you're staying outside the Aurelian Walls or did not confirm hotel pick up - all tours will depart from 5/a Via Farini, located off Via Cavour, Rome. This departure point is a few minutes walking distance from Termini Railway Station and easy to locate.

Departure Time:

• From Rome hotels: 6:45am
• From central meeting point: 7:30am

Return details:

Tour returns to the original point of departure or drop off in the vicinity of your hotel (depends on traffic conditions/road access)

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from all Rome centrally located hotels. All hotels must be located in the city center (within the Aurelian Walls). Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. If you are staying outside of the central city area, please make your own way to the departure point located at 5/a Via Farini, Rome. It is close to Termini Railway Station and just off via Cavour.

Cruise Port Pickup:
For passengers arriving into Rome on a cruise ship, the tour operator can pick up/drop off guests from/to Civitavecchia Port at an additional cost. To book this option you must book separate cruise port transfers between Civitavecchia and Rome. If you choose to combine transfers with a scheduled tour commencing in Rome, take into consideration the traveling time from the Port of Civitavecchia to Rome. It is approximately 1 hour and you should allow minimum 30 minutes to disembark cruise.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Lunch
• Transportation in tourist buses
• Assistance of a multilingual local guide
• Hotel pick up, and drop off in vicinity of hotel

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities
• Wine and produce tasting
• Additional food and drinks

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise specified.
• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair bound passengers.
• This tour requires a minimum of 6 passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be cancelled after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full. It will be necessary for you to call 48 hours prior to your departure date to reconfirm (contact details provided on your confirmation voucher).

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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