ROME,
TODI, ORVIETO, ASSISI, SPOLETO (Tour for Individual Travelers)
Program of the Tour:
Day 1 – ROME: Arrival in Rome. Pick-up the car
at the car rental point at the airport. In the afternoon free visit
of the "Eternal City" build on seven hills on the banks of the river "Tiber". See the unique Ancient, Renaissance and Baroque monuments and churches. Check-in
in one of our former religious houses. Free dinner and overnight.
Day 2 – CASTELLI ROMANI: After breakfast, departure
to visit the most characteristic places of the Castelli Romani.
Along the "Road of the Lakes" passing through one of the hilly areas of volcanic origin which characterize
the outskirts of Roma: Colli Albani, Castelgandolfo, Ariccia, Rocca
di Papa e Grottaferrata, noted for their culture and gastronomic
delicacies. Towards the northerly part of the Colli Albani, we arrive
at Frascati, popular both for its beauty and considerable production
of wine. We suggest a stop in a typical wine cellar where you can
taste local wines and food. Return to the Villa, free dinner and
overnight.
Day 3 – ROME: After breakfast, guided visit to
St. Peter’s Cathedral and Vatican Museums. Free lunch. In the afternoon,
guided visit to Renaissance and Baroque Rome with its world-famous
Squares and Fountains. Free dinner. Overnight.
Day 4 -TODI – ORVIETO: After breakfast, departure
to the city of Todi. Free visit of the city dominating the Tiber
Valley and famous for its churches, palaces , Etruscan and Roman
monuments. Free lunch. Continue to Orvieto, situated on a hill and
world famous for its magnificent cathedral. Discover "Underground Orvieto", with its caverns full of history, situated under the heart of the City and
taste the local products. Free dinner. Overnight in one of our former
religious houses in Assisi.
Day 5 – ASSISI – BEVEGNA – MONTEFALCO: Breakfast.
In the morning guided tour of Assisi, known for the Basilica of
St. Francis, consisting of two churches built on top of each other.
The Lower Church guards the remains of the saint, while the upper
Church is decorated with 28 frescos, showing scenes from his life,
painted by Giotto. Free lunch. In the afternoon travel to Bevagna,
ancient city, unique for its Piazza Silvestri, free from all symmetry
and consisting of two churches and Palazzo dei Consoli. Free visit
to the ancient town of Montefalco. A city that offers views of extraordinary
beauty, celebrated in literature and remembered with the name "Balcony of Umbria". This is also the production area of the wines Sagrantino D.O.C.G. and the Rosso
di Montefalco D.O.C.. Return to hotel, free dinner and overnight.
Day 6 – DERUTA – TORGIANO: After breakfast departure
to Deruta, enchanting little town famous for the manufacturing and
exposition of artistic ceramics. Possibility to visit a ceramic
factory. In the afternoon visit of Torgiano, city of the Lungarotti
D.O.C.G. and DOC wines. Visit the famous wine cellars, the Wine
Museum with wine tasting. Free dinner and overnight.
Day 7 – SPOLETO – FONTI DEL CLITUNNO – TREVI: After breakfast departure to Spoleto and free visit of this fascinating
city, at the feet of the Rocca Albornoziana. Stop at the enchanting
and often praised springs of the Clitunno. In the afternoon visit
of the medieval town of Trevi. We suggest to stop at a typical shop
to taste bruschetta with the typical olive oil Olio Umbro D.O.P.
Free dinner and overnight.
Day 8 – ROME – HOME: After breakfast, departure
to Rome. Arrival at the airport, drop-off of the car and check-in
for the flight back.
Incuded :
Four nights accommodation in a wonderful Villa/monastery in Rome,
located in a good position in the city.
Continental Breakfast
Car rental – economy class (model example: FIAT PUNTO 5 doors )
including as follows:
Unlimited miles/kilometers
Collision Damage Waver
Theft Protection
Road Tax
Location Service Charge
Taxes
Free drop off (except for Sardinia)
Grace period: 59 minutes of grace period before charging one additional
day
Not Included :
Meals and beverages
Guided sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated in the program:
VISITS WITH PRIVATE GUIDE, SPECIALIZED IN ART HISTORY ARE ON REQUEST.
Personal Addition Insurance for car rental
Everything not mentioned in Price includes