ALEX PAOLINI was our private driver from Rome to Assisi, Italy. His services were excellent in every way. We had great conversations about the many local sites we saw along our drive. Alex was very punctual in picking us up and making sure we were back to our hotel, at our desired time. Alex totally surprised us when he picked us up with a wonderful tray of fresh breakfast croissants, which were absolutely delicious! Thank you, Alex, for your outstanding services.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- English Speaking Driver for the length of the service
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Courtesy and service
Excludes
- Tickets to enter the Sites
- Private Licensed Tour Guides
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Morning Time - You will be greeted by your Professional Speaking English Driver who will pick you up by your local During the drive to Florence your private knowledgeable English Speaking Driver will be able to answer any questions you may have.
The first stop of the trip to the stunning Basilica of San Francesco, which is one of the sites noted by the World Heritage Committee, two of the facts that represent an amalgamation of masterpieces from creative human genius and it is an extraordinary example of an architectonic complex that has heavily influenced the development of art and architecture. The Church is formed of three churches: from the Crypt / Tomb Church, Lower Church and the Upper Church.
Another location that can't be missed is the Cathedral of San Rufino, the historic center of Assisi. Its wonderful Romanesque façade rises majestically over San Rufino Square. The interior houses the baptismal font in which Saint Francis, Saint Clare and possibly the future Emperor Frederick II, the Duke of Swabia, were baptized.
Late morning, guests will reach the beautiful fortress stands on a hill that overlooks Assisi: The Rocca Maggiore. From the walls of the castle and the "male" tower, guests can enjoy a magnificent view of the city and the Umbrian valley. Moreover, the various halls inside the fortress within reconstructed themes inspired by medieval life. In fact, in the ancient times, it was a sacred and essential to defend the town.
For lunch, guests will taste the delicious Umbrian flavors in a local restaurant. The Assisi cousin is basic and simple, with local oil, enriched every plate - without, meanwhile, robbing it of its original flavors. For truffle lovers, the locals use a black truffle as a condiment of pasta. Moreover, thanks to the well-adapted terrain to viticulture and the temperate climate, this area is famous for prestigious wines.
After lunch, guests will visit the amazing Church of Saint Mary of the Angels, located at the feet of the hills of Assisi protecting the Portiuncula, the place where Saint Francis founded the first group of Minor Friars Order, and the Chapel of Transit "where the saint died on October 3rd 1226.
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Alex Paolini was our driver for the Assisi and St. Francis Path Tour. He was prompt and picked us up at our hotel on time. The van was clean and comfortable. Alex was very friendly and accommodating.
Our driver Alex Paolini was prompt and on time. Courteous and professional. We enjoyed riding with him
Wonderful tour. All the churches were amazing and different. Our tour driver was very knowledgeable and gave us adequate time to tour each church.
This was an incredible experience. My husband and I have traveled to Italy several times but have never visited Assisi before and I can’t believe it has taken this long. The town and churches are beautiful and the people are beautiful. Alex Paolini picked us up in front of our apartment on time guided us the 2 hours from Rome and gave us clear directions on how to navigate this lovely city. This is a must do location to visit.
Alex was an amazing host! Very friendly, early and on schedule, had waters for us. We arrived safely and had a great time.
Alex was prompt and very nice. Casually personality and very knowledgeable.
Alex Pauline was a wonderful guide in Assisi. Provided lots of Facts and the visuals were amazing. We would book with him again for sure.
Very interesting tour from Rome to Assisi. To St Carlo Acutis Tomb and to St Francis Basilica. Driver Alex Paolini is well informed. Very friendly and helpful.
Alex Paolini the driver and guide was excellent. He speaks English fluently and Italian as well since we understand both. He made us feel very comfortable. Explained to every detail. He's very knowladgeable indeed. Good value for money. I definitely recommend.
Amazing experience. Alex Paolini is one of the best drivers and a good person, he is very knowledgeable, helpful and polite. I highly recommend him and highly recommend best Rome drivers.
Alex Paolini was the best guide. He knew so much and made the trip fun and memorable. He was easy to work with and had a great sense of humor and was very informative. I would highly recommend him.
Very good, Alex Paolimi was a good tour guide
A great tour of Assisi with Alex Paolini! Picked us up from Rome and was very knowledgeable about Assisi and routes for the itinerary. Thanks Alex!
Alex Paolini was an excellent guide for our trip to Assisi. He was very accomodating and helpful.
Guiliano was excellent and made everything easy for my family.
Alex Paolini was our driver and he was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about Assisi and great recommendation of places to eat. He also was a safe driver! Thank you Alex for a fantastic day in Assisi
Alex Paolini was a great and professional driver who took us through Assisi and even a detour to San Damiano on request, all very smooth and comfortable
We received excellent and proactive service There was good knowledge of the historic church precincts associated with St Francis of Assisi
Beatrice was such a kind and well-informed guide, the trip was everything we could ask for! She was very communicative before and during the trip, the car was spacious and comfortable, and she shared so much interesting knowledge about Assisi and the larger region. We had such a great time and we can’t wait to come back soon. Grazie mille 🙏
Grazie per Tutto! It was the best experience of our trip. Alex Paolini was our driver and he was punctual, friendly and helped us choose snack options, lunch and even gelato. All the food was amazing. He brought waters for us, a morning snack to start the day, which was a big surprise and even gave us mints! Assisi is a beautiful place and we were blessed to be guided by such a knowledgeable and amicable guy, Alex!
Alex Paolini was warm, friendly and very accommodating! He made us feel like old friends from the moment he picked us up. The tour was delightful!
Alex Paolini was an outstanding driver on this trip from Rome to Assisi! He shared a lot of things about the Umbria region on our drive out and gave us good information about the four churches we visited in Assisi. His lunch recommendation was superb when he dropped us in the square for the last two hours of shopping and eating before our return trip back to Rome. Our time spent with him was well worth it!
This was a wonderful experience. We saw so many amazing things! Views, churches, cities and shops This “pilmagrage” to Assisi is a must do. Our driver, Alex Paolini, was kind and knowledgeable. As a local, he shared many stories about the area. His lunch recommendation provided one of the best meals we have had in Italy. He made us feel safe and comfortable at all times.
Alex Paolini was a fabulous tour guide! Knowledgeable and quite friendly. He took great care of us and his food recommendation was outstanding!
Alex was our driver to Assisi and took care of all the small details: snacks and water for an early morning departure and umbrellas in anticipation of the rain. I highly recommend Alex and Best Rome Drivers for your Italy experience.
Alex P of Best Rome Driver made our trip enjoyable! He gave us good information about our destination and provided free pastries while on the way,Will definitely look for him on our next Rome trip! and recommend to friends and families
Great way to see Assisi is to go by car. Our driver Alex Paolini of Beste Rome Driver was excellent. Very knowledgeable of the area plus the best way to get to the different churches. He was able to negotiate through the very narrow streets safely, provided enough time for us to see each place, gave recommendations on where to eat and of course the much needed bathroom breaks. The sweet pastries when we got into the car was an excellent touch to his service. He communicated a day before to confirm pick up time & place which gave us peace of mind. He was clear about what time and where our pick up point on each stop. The ability to communicate with him via text through out the entire trip made everything stress free. We had an excellent experience with Alex.
Our driver Alex did an excellent job! He got us to Assisi safely and made the ride interesting & informative. He was incredibly accommodating and met us with water and pastries to start the trip. He then took us to St Mary Major where we saw the body of Carlo Acutis. He then assured we were connected with our walking tour guide. After our walking tour he picked us up and took us to the town center to have a nice lunch. We were thankful to have him rather than driving ourselves.
We had a great day touring assisi and learning more about st francis. Alex is very personable and knowledgeable about the area. Great tour
Salvatore our driver was very kind, attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. He made our trip fun, entertaining and a learning experience. He knew about everything and went out of his ways to make us feel at home.
Alex was excellent. He provided water and breakfast for our drive to Assisi. We were given ample time for each stop. The drive back was very scenic. I highly recommend Alex as the best tour driver. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alex Paolini. is an excellent driver. He drove us from the Inn at the Roman Forum to Assisi. He brought us bottles of water and breakfast for our drive. He gave us ample time at each stop and always provided guidance for each stop and directions of where to meet. We had plenty of time for shopping and enjoying Assisi. Alex made our time in Assisi very relaxing. I highly recommend Alex as a great tour driver. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Salvatore is a great driver and knows a lot about history… even though he is not the tour guide, he is able to share information. He is very respectful, friendly and knowledgeable. Best Rome has great customer service. Giulia helped me with all the details.
Paolo was great. He pick us up time at our hotel. Very pleasant, nice and accomodating. He brought us to Assisi safe and gave us pointers and also made adjustments with our request. Thumbs up and definitely recommend him.
Excellent service for Alex paolini . Job well done . Excellent driver. I will tecommend him vertwell to your company. Thanks for the servixe
We had a wonderful day trip to Assisi from Rome with Alex Paolini as our driver. He brought us a delicious breakfast and then provided a safe and quick trip to Assisi. Once there we met up with a local guide, Morena. She did a great job of showing us around to several churches. Morena added so much detail and history that we never would have realized on our own. She also made lunch reservations for us at Pallotta and it was one of the best meals of our trip to Italy. Our driver Alex made sure we were taken care of with water, phone chargers, WiFi and bathroom breaks! Highly recommend this personal service over a big bus tour.
Giulia and Alex Paolini from the Best Rome Driver team are fantastic both professionally and personally, and can only be described with the highest praise. Giulia organized our day in Umbria, which was a birthday gift for my mother, fulfilling all of my individual requests. Alex Paolini was our companion on the road, and at the beginning of the day, Giulia and he surprised my mother with a birthday gift. Alex is a professionally trained tour guide who showed and told us many new things. He is an excellent driver and a kind-hearted person, and thanks to him, we saw much more than we had hoped for during our trip.
Absolutely superb experience! Beatrice arrived in a beautiful late model Benz AMG and instantly connected with us. She and treated us like family and impressed us both with her professional driving skills and extensive knowledge of the area. Upon arriving at Assisi, she handed us off to Sarah who not only took us around to all the sights we wanted to see, but was able to give us a university level crash course in the history of the place. 100% recommend going with this service!
Mother-daughter trip to Rome was enhanced by this trip to Assisi. My mother is 79 and we rented a folding scooter. Having a private driver was a plus. Prompt pickup in a Mercedes minivan, we travelled in comfort. However the highlight was our driver Beatrice. Archeology scholar, exceptionally knowledgeable and charismatic. Most importantly her amazing care of my mother, truly touched my heart. I highly recommend this tour company. If your lucky to get Beatrice or Andrea then you’re in luck.
I would definitely go back to Assisi again and maybe even stay a couple of days. Our driver was awesome, he was flexible in meeting us when we arrived in Rome and he is a great driver. We felt safe and comfortable and enjoyed talking with him. He gave us tips on what to see and where to eat in Assisi and they were very helpful. The gelato we had in Assisi was our favorite of the whole trip and that is saying something because we ate a lot of good gelato everywhere we went. Don't miss the castle! It's at the top but SO worth it!
Alex Paolini was a fantastic host for our trip to Assisi. Very knowledgeable, courteous and kind. He was kind and brought us waters and snacks for our trip.
We really enjoyed the hospitality of Alex Paolini. Alex was in no hurry, he gave us plenty of time. 5-star service with a pleasant personality.
We loved Assisi! And we loved our driver, Stefano. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He gave recommendations for food and places to visit. We left our bags in his car and knew they’d be safe. He’s a great driver and a great guide!
Giuliano, our private driver, was communicative, friendly and informative. He made sure we saw everything we wanted.
He was kind! He was a safe driver, knowledgeable, a good historian. He was flexible with our plans. I would ask for him again!
This tour was a 10! Alex made sure we had a truly memorable day. We saw every church we wanted in Assisi. We could not have done it without his knowledge, planning and driving! He was so considerate of this mostly older group. And a masterful driver through heavy rainstorms back to Rome. We would all definitely use him again.
Alex Paolini was wonderful! He was communicative, on time, friendly and informative and helpful for everything! I’d give 10 stars
A wonderful birthday for me on Easter Sunday. Alex, you were a fantastic and wonderful driver as you were so thoughtful and caring all day. You’re courtesy, I will remember this experience of travelling with you for the rest of my life. Many blessings always, Theresa Ardler (First Nation of Sydney Australia).
Claudio is the best! Very thoughtful and considerate. He had hot pastries ready for our long road trip to Assisi. He gave great hints and tips and planned the schedule incredibly well- I know it's low season, but we went at times when the crowds were low in each location. Many thanks again! Will be in touch for the next tour! V
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