Orvieto is a nice town with a great basilica. The history of St. Francis comes alive in Assisi. Our tour guide Teresa and local guide Chiara were very knowledgeable
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What's Included
Includes
- Headsets for the Basilica of San Francesco
- Entrance to the Cathedral of Orvieto
- Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
- Visit of the Cathedral of Orvieto
- Entrance to the Basilica of San Francesco
- 2 hour professional guide in Assisi
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- Lunch & Drinks
- Tips
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- Traveler pick up offered
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An interesting visit to St. Francis Basilica with his early Renaissance master-pieces by Giotto and Cimabue and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels , After the death of Saint Francis in 1226, the friars built several small huts around the Porziuncola. In 1230, a refectory and some adjacent buildings were added. In the course of time, little porticoes and accommodations for the friars were added around the Porziuncola. Some foundations of these were discovered during excavations under the floor of the present basilica between 1967 and 1969. As vast numbers of pilgrims came flocking to Assisi to receive the "Pardon of Assisi" the small space of the Porziuncola became completely inadequate to house all these pilgrims. The necessity grew to build a church incorporating the Porziuncola. The buildings around the shrine were taken down by order of Pope Pius V (1566-1572), except the Chapel of the Transito, the cell in which St. Francis had died. Construction of the basilica started on 25 March 1569.
Visit the church of Santa Chiara , The church was built, after the death of Santa Chiara, between 1257 and 1265, around the ancient church of San Giorgio, which until 1230 had kept the mortal remains of St. Francis
splendid baroque residence with frescoed vaults at the beginning of the seventeenth century by Umbrian and Tuscan painters - the Pinacoteca Comunale di Assisi is on display, which includes a conspicuous group of medieval and Renaissance frescoes
The mystic town of Saint Francis, sill surrounded by its ancient walls, built on the green slopes of Mount Subasio, with its colourful houses of ink stone. Narrow streets, flower decked balconies and noble palaces provide beautiful views for memorable pictures (do not forget your camera). An interesting visit to St. Francis Basilica with his early Renaissance master-pieces by Giotto and Cimabue and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Free time for lunch tasting the tipical localfood and wine , shopping and walking. after 1 hour the tour will start again
The Dome of Orvieto is one of the most beautiful Italian cathedral, a masterpiece of the gothic architecture of the center of Italy. The magnificent building dominates the bluff up which Orvieto is located thanks to its size. In particular, the splendour of its facade is known all over the word, with its towers that reach a height of about 53 meters. Do not to forget the interior of the Dome, with wonderful decorations and frescoes made by some of the most great painters of the past, among which the famous Giudizio Universale of Luca Signorelli.
Explore Orvieto, one of the oldest cities in Italy, owes its origins to the Etruscan civilization: the first settlements date back to the 9th century BC. and they located themselves inside the tufaceous caves created in the massif on which the Umbrian town currently stands. Although Orvieto's fame is deeply intertwined with that of its magnificent cathedral, the city offers numerous historical-artistic ideas and itineraries, precisely by virtue of its ancient origins. Furthermore, perched on a cliff, Orvieto offers truly splendid panoramic views.
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Elizabeth and her driver were fantastic. She knows all the ins and outs and can pivot quickly if needed. My wife fell before the tour began. She was a little uncomfortable and while we attended mass Elizabeth went to get medical supplies. Then my wife was able to tend her injuries but not see everything. Elizabeth arranged the tour to be car bound as much as possible so she could see as much as she could. They were so kind and thoughtful. The tour was great despite my wife missing some things but they helped me get a book so she could see what she missed. When things fo wrong is when u see true kindness and professionalism combine. This is a fantastic team to do business with. Dont miss it. Assisi is great but assisi with Elizabeth? Stupendous
Overall it was a wonderful day. Assisi is beautiful and the guide was communicative and informative. It was a lot to get in one day, so it felt a bit rushed as we had to keep on a schedule. Would recommend to others!
The driver and guide for the trip was excellent. The guide for the city of Assisi was also wonderful
The tour guide was informative, knowledgeable, and friendly. Her lunch suggestion was spot on. The tour flowed smoothly.
Great tour. We saw a lot of different places and the tour guide, Monica, was very informative as well as being friendly. The driver was courteous and the drive was enjoyable. We had enough time to look at the sites, shop and have lunch. The tour guide we had in Assisi showed us all the sites we wanted to see, in spite of it being a very busy place.
Excellent in-depth tour with knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Fascinating and visible history of the growth of Assisi and its place in the history of the region.
This was a great tour. Nicholas our guide was very kind and helpful and knowledgeable! Expect long van ride to get there and back. Lunch was in a quaint place and you have to pay. It was very hot the whole day and a lot of treking uphill so have good walking shoes. You will see many cathedrals so for women have a light scarf if your shoulders are bare. Assisi was incredible! We switched guides and Daniella was fabulous. A good tour but a bit pricey.
Ellen, my tour guide, was very helpful and informative. She helped me with taking pictures. She checked on me during the tour to make sure I was comfortable. I had an amazing time.
Ellen, my guide was very helpful and caring. I was picked up a little early which was perfect because of the heat. The whole experience was magical and she made sure I had everything I needed. I left something in the car. She found it and returned it promptly. The tour guide at Assisi was very kind, helpful and also informative.
Elisabetta was a wonderful guide and when she handed us off to Victoria at the entrance to Assisi, the trip went up a notch. I have personally been there two times before and did not have as thorough an explanation for all of the artistry as I did this time. We were comfortable in the car ride and there was only four of us for the day trip so it was very personalized. I would not hesitate to recommend it 100%.
The beautiful hilltop town of Orvieto and the magnificent Duomo are incredible! Topped by the medieval city of Assissi and the treasures there…a fantastic trip! Theresa and Fabio were wonderful!!
Natalia, our driver, and Monica, our guide, were wonderful. They communicated ahead of time were great guides who knew and explained the areas. Highly recommend!
Fantastic Day in Assisi! Juliana and her driver were the best! Picked up my wife and me at 7 a.m. at our hotel and headed out for a great day in Assisi. Juliana was a wonderful guide - very thoughtful and allowed us to move at our own pace. In Assisi, we had a guide who walked us through the town and churches - explaining everything in detail. After a nice lunch, we stopped by Orvieto for a brief tour. Beautiful church. Highly recommend this tour and Juliana!
Our guide, Elizabeth, and driver, Max, really helped make our day memorable. We really enjoyed our visits to Assisi and Orvieto. Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot! It was a long day with lots of driving but the two of them made it easy for us.
Adam and Elizabeth were wonderful hosts. They brought the magic of Orvieto and Assissi alive. Daniela gave us a beautiful tour of Assissi and St Francis history. We were well taken care of and enjoyed this experience. We’d highly recommend your.
A most enjoyable tour with an excellent guide, Antoinette, and rich content. Information provided was clear and interesting, and delivered well. The pace of the day was carefully managed. We never felt rushed but the program timing was maintained and we returned to Rome as scheduled.
Monika and Marco are very knowledgeable! Anything we asked they had an answer for and more. They made the entire tour a very enjoyable experience which my group is already planning our next trip, with them being our preferred guides. Pedro was great and very professional, he got us there and back, and the drive was very enjoyable.
Natalia and Maria were the best! They both were very friendly and helpful to us. They took care of us so well. The tour was amazing! Maria was so knowledgeable and very nice to talk to. Thank you so much for the experience and hoping to see you when we go back in Italy! 🫶
Thank you, Elizabeth, and our trusty driver, who guided us on a magnificent tour to Orvieto and Assisi in the beautiful region of Umbria, Italy. Even though the weather was quite rainy, my family and I enjoyed a fantastic trip, visiting the “Green 💚 Heart of Italy 🇮🇹 and Land of the Saints (Francis, Clare & Carlo Acutis), making our pilgrimage such a memorable and holy one. We appreciated their friendly, kind service, great lunch recommendation, and getting us safely to and from these sites, all while learning about this remarkable region. Well done! Buonissima!
Elizabeth made the day extra special. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We want to come back as soon as possible. It was a fabulous day.
Excellent tour. Antoinette our guide was remarkable. Knowledgeable, warm and accommodating. We were like family by the end of the day. Our driver Pietro was also knowledgeable and courteous. In Assisi , our guide Marco was amazing and passionate about his knowledge of Assisi
Antoinette was the best guide ever. Smart , warm , kind and knowledgeable. Our driver Pietro was courteous, opened and closed doors for us and was extended knowledge and safety first !! In Assisi we had Marco, who was just as great as Antionette !! We felt as if we knew all of them for years. Like family If it were possible I’d give them 10 stars Must do tour with this group of wonderful people
A fabulous tour to Orvieto and Assisi with our tour guide Teresa and driver Luigi. Excellent driving to and from Assisi, Luigi was professional, polite and friendly. Teresa was fantastic with her knowledge of the religious and historical sites. She was everything you want in a guide; kind, efficient, fun and welcoming to questions and comments and any concerns. Marco was our guide in Assisi; he was a font of information and also polite, kind and so knowledgeable! He too welcomed questions and comments. Thank you to all of them for making our day memorable. Would use Welcome Italy when visiting again.
Elisabetta was. great tour guide. Friendly and very knowledgeable! We had no problem communicating and she answered all our questions. Highly recommended this tour!
This private tour to Assisi and Orvieto was one of the most beautiful tours of our entire trip. Assisi is truly extraordinary—rich in history, spirituality, and charm. We were able to visit everything, and each stop felt meaningful and well paced. Orvieto was equally amazing, with breathtaking architecture and an outstanding panoramic view of the landscape that is simply unforgettable. The food experience in Assisi was also a highlight—trying the wild boar was exquisite and highly recommended. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely caring, which made the entire day even more enjoyable and relaxed. A nice bonus is that you don’t need to worry about breakfast. After picking us up from the hotel, they made a quick stop so we could enjoy a pleasant breakfast before continuing the journey. Overall, this tour is absolutely worth it and highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience some of the most beautiful and authentic places in Italy.
Our guide, Monika was very knowledgeable about the region and selected an excellent restaurant for our lunch.
Very enjoyable as well as very informative and spiritual!! Tour guides , Maria and Marco were very knowledgeable and gracious and accommodating especially to us Seniors!!!
We did a private tour from Rome to Assisi. We had a private van pick us up with a driver and guide. Adam and Elizabeth were so much fun and easy to travel with giving us a great description of our day. They accommodated us to the way we wanted our tour. By letting us spend our day only in Assisi. We had an awesome guide Marco, so enthusiastic and knowledgeable when he guided us to St. Francis, St. Clare and St. Carlos. It’s was our favorite day of our trip. Assisi is a beautiful spiritual place, we felt such a holy presence being there. This was worth every cent we paid! Thank you guys for everything.
My husband and I took our honeymoon to Italy, everyone told us how much we would love Assisi so we decided to splurge on a more intimate day trip there instead of the normal big bus tour guide trips. The description of the trip states that at most, you will be in a van with a few other travelers but we were surprised to be picked up by a sedan (I guess no one else booked that trip the same day we did) with just a driver and a tour guide with us. Our main tour guide Marie and our driver Natalia were so amazing, we got to ride around with them all day visiting Assissi and Orvieto and we are so glad that we splurged on this trip. The two ladies were fantastic and made our day so special, it was like riding around with 2 friends all day. The women were professional, friendly, and attentive and were great conversationalist as well as gave us a great tour/history of the areas we visited and tips for the remainder of our trip iN Italy. Our private tour guide in Asssissi, Monica was also amazing. We we got to visit very cool and off the beaten path places and the ladies took us to local places to eat and get coffee since they lived in the area and were very familiar with the other places we visited. I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants a great, more personalized, and intimate trip to a very beautiful and special place. If/when my husband and I return to Italy, we will for sure be booking more trips with this company as they provided 10 star A+ service and an unforgettable experience. Thank you again Marie and Natalia, you two were so wonderful and helped make our day together the highlight of my Husband and I's vacation. 🙂
Very intresting places to visit, Landscape and hospitality Medieval cities with a lot of history and espiritualty
The private tour organized by Welcome Italy was amazing. Our guide, Staycee took care of our group and even accommodated our needs (we have two seniors in the group). It was such an amazing experience that we decided to book another tour the following day. They are super flexible (allowed changes in the itinerary) to ensure we maximize and enjoy our day fully. Special shout out to our guide Staycee, and both our drivers Pino and Luigi. We are grateful for the amazing experience, you made our trip to Rome extra magical. Thanks!
It was an excellent experience! We were treated like royalty by Giuseppe, our tour guide, and Luigi, our driver. They were both very flexible and work out the itinerary with us. We were able to visit what we wanted to see in Assisi and Irvieto. They were punctual in picking us up at our hotel.The restaurant that was recommended for lunch was very good, food was delicious. Overall experience was excellent , will use this company again and be glad to have Giuseppe and Luigi as our guide in the future travel. Thanks for the wonderful service.
Wonderful full day experience. Beautiful countryside stunning towns. Marie and Favio were wonderful. They went out of their way to make this an unforgettable day.
I found this tour with Marie and Paula to be outstanding. They were engaging, knowledgeable and willing to tailor the experience to our wishes. I would highly recommend it!
They had canceled one boat ride and then canceled the second one. They said it got canceled because of the water, however , there were at least 15 to 20 ferries on the water. I feel it was because we only had 7 touredt.
Marie was very nice and knowledgeable. Our driver Joseph picked us up on time and brought us back home safely. Since Marie lives in Assisi she knows this area in and out. You would be lucky if you get her as your tour guide.
It was a long day but a great day. The tour vehicle was a new Toyota electric van. Very comfortable. Atom our driver was excellent. We stopped for 20 minutes each way to charge the van and get snacks and use the toilet. Our guide Marie was exceptional. Orvieto and Assisi are great sites. It was nice to see the countryside.
Wonderful trip, learned so much about the area and basílicas. Was able to see St. Carlo Acutis, St. Claire, St. Francis of Assisi
A fun, full day and worth the cost. There is a lot of walking including inclines and stairs. Two members of the group were unable physically to complete the tour.
Must-Do in Italy Skip the ordinary tours—this is the one you NEED! 🔑 A bilingual guide (Elisabetta) who brings history alive + a driver (Roberto) with true Italian hospitality = the ultimate day in Assisi & Orvieto. Smooth, inspiring, unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Italy! ❤️🇮🇹 Forza ROMA!
Very good experience. Assisi and Orvieto are beautiful. Stacey, Natalia and Danilo are all very nice, informative and gave us good suggestions. Will highly recommend them.
We had a wonderful experience on the Assisi and Orvieto day tour! Marie was a fantastic tour guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging throughout the entire day. Our van driver was excellent as well, making the trip smooth and comfortable. Highly recommend this tour!
Both our tour guides Maria and Merika as well as Natalia our van driver were very friendly and accommodating. We ended up customizing our tour and visited only Assisi, including basilica of Santa Chiara, Carlo Acutis body, papal basilica of Saint Francis and basilica de Santa Maria degli Angeli. The drive and the visits were incomparable, Maria helped us appreciate the beauty along the way, she gave us lots of local background stories and information to help us appreciate the region and the wonderful basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. That was followed by Merika, who took us for a private walking tour in Assisi. They were very engaging, patient with our needs and questions, explaining clearly and timing our trip perfectly. It’s well worth the money.
Very friendly and professional guide and driver. Marie and Luigi made us feel like family. We loved all the historical sights and the religious sights were very spiritual it was great to have them all explained to us in such an I formative way
Amazing day in two very special towns and countless beautiful churches. Our guide Maria was amazing and so hospitable. We loved everything! This is especially a treat to see Blessed Carlo Acutis who will be canonized soon! This was our favorite day in Italy!! Thank you Maria 😊
I had a great day Marie and Adam collected me at my Hotel at 6.45 AM. Marie was a wonderful guide. She looked after me really well. Adam was a great driver. I felt safe with him. The whole day was a. spiritual experience. The Church in Orvieto was beautiful. We then Journeyed to Assisi. What an amazing place. I saw the beautiful Church outside the city walls. Inside is the little Church that ST Francis built. I spent the afternoon with a wonderful Guide, Marco who took me on an amazing journey behind the City Walls. Be prepared to do a lot of walking and climbing stairs. But it’s well worth it. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.
We were picked up early and greeted warmly. Joseph was a joy and funny, just what we like. The driver Roberto was experienced and helpful. Our tour guide at Assisi Begonia was quite knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We enjoyed the full day tour.
Amazing experience to wonderful destinations. The history and spiritual influence was moving! Passionate and historical expertise is amazing! Marie and Fabio gave us a very special day! Their professional and knowledgeable skills helped to provide us with a great experience! Antonela gave us deep insights during her portion of the tour!! Night recommended!
A lovely experience. We were promptly picked up at 7am at our air bnb. We loved getting out of the city and seeing Umbria! Stacy was a lovely tour guide. Assisi was breathtaking and we also loved our tour guide through the churches. He was very informative. I would definitely recommend this day trip! And the lunch spot in Assisi was the best of our entire vacation!
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