Umbria Tour | Guided Small Group Tour | 4 Days

DAY 1                    ROME – TIVOLI – MARMORE FALLS – SPOLETO – ASSISI

Make your own way to Starhotels Metropole (Via Principe Amedeo 3, Rome) for departure at 08.30am from Rome to Tivoli. Tivoli is a beautiful village in the surroundings of Rome, famous for its villas, UNESCO World Heritage. Visit of the old town to admire medieval buildings, ancient Roman ruins and the amazing view at river Aniene. In the afternoon, on the way to Spoleto, short stop in Marmore to discover the most beautiful Italian falls in the heart of Umbria. Continuation to Spoleto, city of 40,000 inhabitants, of Roman origin, that keeps symbolic monuments like the Bridge of the Towers or the Arch of Drusus and more recent like the Cathedral and the Rocca Albornoziana. Finally, arrival to Assisi. Overnight in Assisi.

DAY 2                    ASSISI – PERUGIA – TODI – ASSISI

Breakfast. Today, you will be invited to taste some local products made with the flavourful Umbria black truffle. A nice walk in the old town of Assisi will end with a visit of the Basilica of Saint Francis. Then, departure to Perugia, the capital of the Umbrian region, ancient Etruscan centre, rich city of history and art. Visit of the old town. We can admire the Palazzo dei Priori, the Fontana Maggiore, the Etruscan Gate of the 3rd century BC, the Cathedral and the medieval wall. Lunch at your own. In the afternoon, we continue for Todi. Visit of the historic centre of this pretty walled village protected by the fortress of 1373; we can see the Cathedral, the Piazza del Popolo, the Palazzo Dei Priori and the Church of Consolation, built by Bramante. Return to Assisi. Overnight in Assisi. (B)

DAY 3                    ASSISI – LAKE TRASIMENO – GUBBIO – ASSISI

After breakfast, departure for Lake Trasimeno, the largest lake in central Italy. Arrival to Passignano through a beautiful panoramic route of border between the regions Umbria and Tuscany. Aboard the ferry, arrival to the Isola Maggiore, a little island where only 17 people live. Visit of the picturesque set of houses through nice paths and lunch at your own. In the afternoon, back to Passignano. Departure to Gubbio, a beautiful city that is located 500 meters above the sea level and shows traces of different dominations, from the Roman to the papal era. The highlights include the Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, the Palazzo del Capitano and the Palazzo dei Consoli. Return to Assisi. Overnight in Assisi. (B)

DAY 4                    ASSISI – SANTA MARIA DEGLI ANGELI – ORVIETO – ROME

After breakfast, visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built at the bottom of the hill of Assisi on the top of the chapel where the young Saint Francis used to pray and meditate. Later, we leave Santa Maria degli Angeli to reach the most important city on the way between Umbria and Rome: Orvieto. The Gothic Cathedral, majestic and elaborate, shines on the top of a sinuous hill with its facade but the city of the St. Patrick Well, commissioned by Pope Clement VII offers many nice corners to feel the medieval atmosphere of the city, try the excellent wines or the renowned food. Visit. Visit and lunch at your own. Return to Rome. End of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION:

SUPERIOR CATEGORY:

ASSISI: Palace Hotel Fontebella Assisi, or similar

SUPERIOR PLUS CATEGORY:

ASSISI: Palace Hotel Fontebella Assisi (Superior Valley View Room), or similar

Includes:

–          6 nights accommodation

–          Breakfast at the hotel

–          Bus at disposal for the mentioned itinerary

–          Bilingual (English and Spanish) speaking escort guide/driver up to 8 people (driver and guide with more than 8)

–          Entrance to the Marmore Falls

–          Ferry to the Isola Maggiore at Lake Trasimento, return ticket

–          Entrance to the Basilica of Saint Francis

–          Black truffle tasting

–          Free Wi-Fi on board

Excludes:

–          Meals (except breakfast at the hotel)

–          Beverages

–          Entrances

–          Porterage

–          City taxes

–          Tickets

–          Tips and extras in general

–          Anything not listed under ‘includes’

Things to Note:

–          A minimum of 2 participants are required for tour to operate.

–          Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.

–          Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours; therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

–          Entrance fees to sights are not included and are to be paid locally

–          A government tourist tax may need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.

–          Itinerary may be modified at anytime