14 Days Private Tour Discovering the Most Beautiful Cities in Italy

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Rome - Rome (H)
7 stops
1
The Baths of Caracalla were built by the will of the emperor Caracalla, the work began in 212 AD These famous public baths were the most impressive ever built in the Roman Empire until the inauguration of the Baths of Diocletian. Inside this gigantic rectangular enclosure, the spas were surrounded by libraries, gyms, gardens, animated by spectacular jets of water and rooms that offered various services. Currently in the Baths of Caracalla important music and opera performances are held, confirming the great fame they enjoyed in antiquity.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
The Circus Maximus is located near the River Tiber, this strategic location allowed and facilitated trade and socialization with other peoples. Here the race of small horse-drawn carts was held for seven laps.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
The Vittoriano is the Altar of the Fatherland, it is located in the area of ancient Rome, it has great architectural and artistic value focused on the Risorgimento. During Fascism the Vittoriano became one of the stages of the regime led by Benito Mussolini.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Trajan's Market was the first Roman commercial center. This brick structure consisted of six floors with 150 commercial premises. The Imperial Forums were monumental squares considered the center of the political activity of ancient Rome, which over the centuries has been enriched with structures and buildings.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is a beautiful monument, a rectangular swimming pool famous all over the world and one of the symbols of Rome. In addition to becoming a scenario of Italian fashion, we must mention the important scene in the 1960 film by Federico Fellini - La Dolce Vita! and also the famous and well-known scene, with the beautiful Anita Ekberg who dives into the tub and invites Marcello Mastroianni to do the same.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Piazza di Spagna is beautiful and famous in the world of fashion, it is a gala dress because in July the famous Women Under the Stars parade is celebrated there. It is located in one of the best areas of Rome, in the streets famous for shopping and the designer.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
The Flavian Amphitheatre "Il Colosseo" is the most famous monument in Rome and represents the first and largest stable masonry amphitheatre in the world. Construction was begun for Emperor Vespasian and concluded by Emperor Flavian. It hosted amphitheater games including: animal fights, the killing of condemned by ferocious animals or other types of executions and the famous gladiator fights.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Rome - Rome (H)
7 stops
8
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums hold one of the largest art collections in the world, a huge collection of works of art accumulated over the centuries by the Popes. This visit includes a visit to the Sistine Chapel and the frescoed rooms, masterpieces by masters such as Leonardo Da Vinci, the gloomy Caravaggio, the imposing Titian and the grandiose Michelangelo. They house works of art and masterpieces from all centuries, from Renaissance artists such as Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini and da Vinci, as well as contemporary works of art by Van Gogh, Dalí and Picasso. You can also see ancient statues, sculptures, Egyptian art and more.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
9
At the center of the square stands the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi riding his horse, is located on a hill overlooking the right bank of the Tiber, on top of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Rome from which you can enjoy the most suggestive panorama. At noon you can watch the characteristic cannon shot.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Over the years it has become famous and a destination for many tourists, it is undoubtedly one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of Rome, with narrow streets and narrow colored alleys, full of Roman trattorias, craft breweries, markets, shops and artisan shops but also simple B & Bs cheap hotels.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Piazza Navona
Formerly it was a stadium dedicated to athletic competitions, today it is one of the most famous monumental squares in Rome which represents the Baroque style of the city, built by the Pamphili family
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Pantheon
The Pantheon is a world famous monument, a temple dedicated to the worship of all the gods. Its circular shape and its characteristic portico at the entrance supported by sixteen Corinthian columns of gray and pink granite have made it immortal over time.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Campo de 'Fiori is one of the most famous squares in Rome, full of charm and history, it is the only square where there is no church and which has a double soul: in the morning it is a popular market where the voices of the Romans resonate. they sell fruit and vegetables; in the evening it is a lively square, especially for tourists, attracted by the small clubs surrounding the square.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Built as a tomb of Emperor Hadrian, it is another symbol of Rome which over the years has had different functions: a prison, a fortress, a residence and is currently a museum and venue for cultural events.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Rome - Montepulciano - Pienza - Siena (H)
3 stops
15
Montepulciano is a hilly and panoramic village, is one of the most fascinating towns in Tuscany, rich in history, art and culture, has origins from the Etruscan people. Walking through the walls that enclose it you will immediately find yourself in the heart of the village, with characteristic shops and small shops full of charm. Known for the wealth of excellent vineyards, which give rise to the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. After the city tour we would go to a winery for wine tasting
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
The noble wine tasting in Montepulciano includes a guided tour with an expert of the winery, a walk among the splendid vineyards, a stop at the cellars of the estate and finally the tasting of 5 types of different wines, paired with delicious typical products of Tuscany . From the richness of its excellent vineyards, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is obtained.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
17
Pienza is another jewel of Tuscany, an exclusive village known worldwide for its beauty, it enjoys a strategic position on top of a hill offering a breathtaking view. Here Pecorino de Pienza is produced, a very tasty, more or less seasoned cheese that you can taste in its small and charming shops together with many other typical local products.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Siena - San Gimignano - Pisa (H)
3 stops
18
Siena is an ancient medieval city built on three hills and surrounded by walls. The entire city was built around the Campo square, which has always been considered as a work of art. Its narrow streets, museums, palaces, squares, countless churches and towers, speak clearly of the history of this city and the type of noble life today. This visit includes a visit to the Cathedral of Siena.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
19
The church is elevated thanks to a platform of eleven steps, and is a Latin cross with three naves and hexagonal dome (marked, however, by eight ribs on the outside) at the intersection of the arms. The transept is in turn divided into two naves. In the longitudinal termination there is an apse. The Cathedral has three naves, a Latin cross, with a hexagonal dome covered with lead plates, and covered outside with a marble vestment with black and white bands, with clear reference to the balalzana, the Sienese coat of arms, symbol of the city and civil power.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
20
San Gimignano is a famous medieval village with a beautiful, well-preserved historic center, known for its imposing tower houses, symbols of their wealth and power, for the production of Vernaccia and saffron. A hilltop town surrounded by a green crown of olive trees, numerous cypresses and beautiful vineyards.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Pisa - Florence (H)
3 stops
21
Pisa is a city of art, an open-air museum and also a lively and modern city whose rhythms and everyday life are marked by an intense youth and student life. The leaning tower is the symbol of the city and the most famous Italian monument in the world, it is a 56 meter high white marble cylinder that was once the bell tower of the marble Romanesque cathedral.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
22
Inside there are five naves, divided by monolithic granite columns of the island of Elba. Three arches, two pointed and one round, reveal the beautiful apse mosaic of Christ Pantocrator by Francesco da Pisa, Vincino da Pistoia and especially Cimabue. The structure is octagonal in shape and consists of nine historiated plutes depicting episodes from the life of Christ and the Virgin and the Last Judgment, supported by shelves with Prophets and Sibyls, columns with carved capitals and statues symbolizing the Virtues of the Church.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
23
It's one of the Gothic masterpieces. The cathedral of Florence is one of the largest churches in Italy and still remains the largest masonry cathedral ever built. One of the aims of its construction was to overcome the cathedrals of its Tuscan rivals Pisa and Siena, both in size and in richness of decorations in marble and sculpture. Inside you can admire one of the largest frescoes in the world: 3600 square meters of paintings
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Florence - Florence (H)
5 stops
24
The three unified galleries inside, constitute for quantity and quality a precious collection of priceless works of art and is considered among the most important museums in the world. A museum complex in Florence that houses the Gallery of Statues and Paintings, the Vasari Corridor and the collections of Palazzo Pitti. The architectural body of the “U”-shaped building makes it unique and among the most superb examples of Renaissance architecture.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
25
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria has always been the center of civil, political and social life of citizens, today rich in masterpieces of art and architecture. The square is dominated by the turreted silhouette of Palazzo Vecchio, one of the best synthesis of 14th century civil architecture. The “Fountain of Neptune” with a basin in the center of which stands the giant marble statue of the god of the waters. The statue of David, is the marble copy and is the emblem of the victory of the Florentine Republic against all enemies.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
26
The famous Ponte Vecchio was the first and oldest bridge crossing the Arno River at its narrowest point. For those visiting Florence it is a must stop for souvenir photos of tourists. Before reaching the splendor and fame of today, it was the bridge of butchers and vegetables. Then the shops were considered inappropriate and it was decided to evict the butchers to give commercial space to artisans and goldsmiths, who still continue the traditional jewelry work known throughout the world. Curiously, the Ponte Vecchio in 1938 was visited by Hitler, Mussolini and the Nazi and Fascist hierarchies.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
Known as Palazzo della Signoria it is characterized by a 94 meter high tower. It represents the best synthesis of the city's fourteenth-century civil architecture and is one of the most famous civic buildings in the world. Today, in addition to being a municipal seat with the office of the Mayor, it is also a museum that houses magnificent rooms where valuable works of great historical and artistic value are exhibited.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
28
Piazzale Michelangelo is dedicated to the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo, offering a beautiful panoramic view that embraces the heart of Florence and the Arno. It is the most famous observation point of the city and is certainly a must for tourists visiting the city. Today the square is crowded with tourists, stalls and a large bronze reproduction of Michelangelo's David.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Florence - Modena - Maranello - Verona (H)
3 stops
29
The Balsamic Vinegar production company offers a limited and high quality selection of products, the result of a refined knowledge acquired over the years. Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena embodies important values such as dedication to the work of the Earth, the transmission of knowledge and the maintenance of traditions, which have always distinguished the Lonardi family and the Modenese culture. It is a food condiment with DOP brand, obtained from the processing of typical Modenese grapes, such as Trebbiano and Lambrusco. The complexity of its characteristics is given, not only by the long maturation, but above all by the particular environmental conditions and the microclimate of the Modenese territory. Its uniqueness and its many beneficial properties have allowed it to become a sought-after and appreciated product all over the world, winning the appellation of “Black Gold of Modena”. Tasting of traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is included.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
30
Maranello is located south of Modena, between the plain and the first hills leading to the Apennines, a place known worldwide for being the headquarters of the prestigious Ferrari car manufacturer. Maranello is synonymous in the world with cutting-edge cars, high performance and technologies: it is the home of the Ferrari “red”. Every year thousands of fans from all over the world gather here to share their love for engines and Formula One. If you are also part of this group, you are obliged to visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, inaugurated in 1990, a place to visit at least once in a lifetime. Given the presence of the Ferrari Museum, Maranello is a popular place all year round, but if you prefer to enjoy the visit in a mild climate, the most recommended seasons are spring and autumn. And if you want you can take a ride in a Ferrari with an experienced co-driver who will help you drive with complete safety. You can choose the model you want.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free
31
The Ferrari store in Maranello, located not far from the headquarters of the car manufacturer, is more than just a shop: here you can breathe Ferrari history and spirit, in a project that blends the two souls of the Scuderia: racing and luxury. A total area of almost 650 square meters that includes a large showcase exhibition for products of the world "Fan" and "Lifestyle". Due to its strategic location, it is a strong attraction for the flow of visitors: the Maranello store is in fact opposite the company's head quarter and near the Galleria Museo.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Verona - Padua - Venice (H)
6 stops
32
The medieval house-fortress of the Veronese family, with the famous balcony, the bronze statue and the wall with the signatures of lovers. A famous story narrated by Shakespeare "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet", where fantasy mixed legend and reality, interweaving different places where the drama would take place.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
33
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Matricolare built in Romanesque Renaissance style, is the main place of Catholic worship in the city. Its internal structure is divided into three naves by tall pillars, in red Verona marble, which support Gothic arches.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
34
In Roman times it was the center of political and economic life. A wonderful area where palaces, towers and other important structures from different eras create an enchanting and harmonious panorama. For many it is considered the most loved Italian square in the world
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
35
The Castelvecchio fortress bridge, is a bridge over the Adige river considered the most daring and admirable work of the Veronese Middle Ages.It is a magnificent three-arched bridge, fortified and crenellated, a true example of fourteenth-century military engineering built around 1355
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
36
The symbol of the city worldwide, the amphitheater is a clear example of Roman architecture, the outer ring was partly demolished for the construction of the second city wall. Every summer, for over a century, its impressive stone bleachers have welcomed the six hundred thousand spectators of the world's largest outdoor opera season, as well as the great concerts of modern music.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
37
The Basilica of Sant’Antonio in Padua, known as “Il Santo”, is the most important religious building in the city and a destination for thousands of pilgrims who every year on June 13, the feast of the Saint, invade the streets of the center for the famous procession. The Basilica, which was begun in 1232 to guard the tomb of the Franciscan friar Antonio, who died in Padua in 1231, stands in the place where already since 1110 there was a church dedicated to Mary then incorporated into the Basilica as the Chapel of the Madonna Mora. In 1229 the convent of the friars was built next to the church, probably founded by St. Anthony himself. The current Basilica is largely the result that has been achieved through three reconstructions, which took place over a period of seventy years: 1238-1310.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Venice - Venice (H)
7 stops
38
The imposing Patriarchal Cathedral of San Marco, is one of the symbols of Venetian art and Christianity, together with the bell tower and the square of San Marco, form the main architectural place of Venice. In the 11th century it was known as the Golden Church, for its architectural value, for the treasure of St. Mark and the precious coverings, making this Basilica a visible symbol of power and wealth.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
39
For many it is the Bridge of lovers, but it hides secrets and curiosities that perhaps not everyone knows. It was built in Istrian stone and Baroque style and served as a link between the prison and the seat of government and justice, where newly tried and sentenced inmates were transported. During a romantic gondola ride through the canals you pass under this famous bridge.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
40
Of the four bridges that cross the Grand Canal of Venice, the Rialto Bridge is the oldest and most famous, it remains the king of all Venetian bridges. At the end of the twelfth century there was a wooden bridge that joined the city divided by the grand canal, it was nicknamed "that of the coin" because, before it was built, anyone crossing had to pay a "quartarolo" coin to the ferrymen.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
41
This square is among the most beautiful and important in Italy and in the world, it has always hosted all the most important events in the city and is known as the “living room of Venice”. Piazza San Marco is the heart and symbol of the lagoon city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
42
The Venetians affectionately call it "El parón" de casa. The bell tower of San Marco stands isolated on one side of the square and was a source of inspiration for the construction of several buildings abroad. Its height is about center meters, and originally the bell tower served as a watchtower and lighthouse of the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
43
For millions of tourists it is famous as the symbol of Venice, it is a unique boat in the world typical of the city, it is 11 meters long and weighs more than 600 kg. The Venetian gondola today is an expensive tourist attraction, used for romantic walks on the canals of the city, in the past instead it was a boat for domestic use, used by every family to move around the city.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
44
For centuries it played three fundamental roles: it was the residence of the Doge, the seat of the city government and the courthouse. It is in this place that many of the most important decisions that determined the fate of Venice and, at times, even of Europe were taken. The Doge's Palace in Venice is the result of a stratification of construction and ornamental elements dating back to different eras. The first Doge's Palace, in which the first Doge of the Republic of Venice settled around 700, was built in Heraclia and no remains remain.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Venice - Bologna - Rimini (H)
4 stops
45
Also called the "Erudita" for its ancient University, and the "Fat" for its gastronomy, the city holds the title of "Creative City of UNESCO Music", it has one of the largest and best preserved medieval historic centers in Europe, full of clubs, taverns, theaters and shops. Bologna is famous all over the world for its arcades, medieval squares, the Torre degli Asinelli and the Garisenda, one of the main attractions of the Emilian capital, strategically located at the entrance to the city, from the ancient Via Emilia. An Italian-speaking city. Also worth visiting are the Basilica of San Petronio, the Basilica of Santo Stefano, Piazza Maggiore and the Moline canal.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
46
Piazza Maggiore has been for centuries the meeting place of the inhabitants of Bologna. This large square, in the heart of the city, is surrounded by beautiful medieval buildings such as Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo d'Accursio and, of course, the imposing Basilica of San Petronio, with its incomplete gray facade. Its size is impressive: it measures 115 meters long and 60 wide and was built in 1200, when the Bolognese felt the need for a public space to be used as a market and for the activities of the city.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
47
The Basilica of San Petronio, dedicated to the city patron (eighth bishop of Bologna from 431 to 450), is the largest and most important church in Bologna. Construction began in 1390 under the direction of Antonio di Vincenzo. Petronius was a Roman bishop. Bust of San Petronio, from the Loggia della Mercanzia, now in the medieval museum of Bologna, work by Pierpaolo dalle Masegne. The feast of San Petronio in Piazza Maggiore and fireworks. The Holy Mass, the games, the concert by Edoardo Bennato, the procession and, at the end, even the fireworks.
1 minute • Admission ticket included
48
The tallest of the 2 symbolic towers of the city. Built between 1109 and 1119 by the Asinelli family, to give prestige to the homonymous family and with a defense function, it is the highest leaning medieval tower in Italy. The Two Towers are the symbol of Bologna and are located in the ancient Via Emilia. Made of masonry, they had the function of defending and signaling, as well as representing the social prestige of the Asinelli family. The base of the donkey tower is surrounded by a small fortress that had the function of housing the guard soldiers, built in 1488. Today under the porch we find some craft shops in memory of the ancient commercial function carried out by the medieval "middle market"
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Rimini - Republic of San Marino - Italy in miniature - Rimini (H)
3 stops
49
The Republic of San Marino tells the tradition that on Mount Titano, around the fourth century AD.C.C., a stonemason named Marino took refuge to escape persecution against Christians. There Marino founded a congregation. Once the mountain was cleared, the community became a village, then a parish church, a castle and finally, in the 11th century, a municipality. Captivate every visitor with the charm of a historic center full of monuments, museums and palaces. To visit: Piazza della Libertà, the Basilica of San Marino and the three panoramic and historical towers of the city. It is the oldest Republic in the world and represents an outstanding testimony to the establishment of a representative democracy based on civic autonomy and self-government. A unique model of democracy in Europe, for which UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site. Entrance to the Castle Tower is included in the visit.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
50
In San Marino there are 3 viewing towers. The first tower, called “Guaita” is the largest fortress and the oldest of the towers that guard San Marino from the top of Mount Titano. The tower was made open to visitors after the last restoration, carried out in 1930, even to non-experts. This pentagonal-based tower was built directly on the stone of the mountain without any foundation, dates back to the 11th century and is among the oldest fortresses in Italy. It is called Rocca or Guaita which in San Marino dialect means “to be on guard”.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
51
Located in Viserba di Rimini, the famous Parco Italia in Miniatura covers an area of 85,000 square meters and is a theme park with attractions and shows, whose main feature is the path through the Regions and miniature cities, reproduced in scale with 273 monuments representative of architectural, historical and cultural heritage. A fun tour, among many reproductions of famous monuments, squares, palaces and historical places and more than 5000 miniature trees, where you can admire some of the most famous Italian architectural beauties, such as the Colosseum, the Tower of Pisa, St. Peter's Basilica, Duomo di Milano, Duomo di Venezia and many other attractions.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Rimini - Urbino - Perugia (H)
2 stops
52
Urbino is a small hill town one that in the Renaissance reached a very high cultural level becoming a destination for scholars and artists from all over Italy and beyond. It has a splendid fifteenth-century historic center characterized by the superb size of the Doge’s Palace, now home to the National Gallery of the Marche, and boasts numerous cultural institutions and an ancient University. Other important monument to visit, the Duomo of Urbino. The Birthplace of Raphael Sanzio and the Oratory San Giovanni and Oratory San Giuseppe. It is therefore no wonder that the small 'Ideal City' commissioned by Federico di Montefeltro has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Urbino, however, is also an oasis of tranquility, from its summit, at 451 meters above sea level, the eye ranges between see hills to the mountains of the Apennines
2 hours • Admission ticket free
53
Perugia was an Etruscan city of great importance, as shown by some monuments such as the Etruscan Arch, the Porta Marzia and the Etruscan Well. In the second century ADC. Emperor Octavian besieged and conquered it, giving it the name of “Augusta Perusia”. Continuing we will arrive at the medieval quarter and the famous Chocolate House. Today he is the administrative manager of the Umbria region, a cultural and tourist destination and prestigious seat of the University of Florence for over 700 years. Perugia, in addition to its architecture and art, is also famous worldwide for its chocolate. The city, in fact, every year in October, welcomes Eurochocolate, the largest chocolate fair in Europe, and is home to the historic parade of Perugia, which since 1907 delights us with its sweet delicacies. Among the monuments to visit we have: The Cathedral of San Lorenzo "Il Duomo di Perugia", the Etruscan Well, a masterpiece of Etruscan hydraulic engineering and the Rocca Paolina: Perugia underground
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Perugia - Assisi (H)
3 stops
54
Assisi, the city where Saint Francis, patron saint of Italy, and Saint Clare lived and died. The oldest evidence of human presence in the territory of Assisi dates back to the Neolithic. Still protected by an imposing wall, the city perfectly preserves the characteristics of the typical Umbrian village. Dominating it are its wonders, the great Basilica of San Francesco and the bulk of the Rocca Maggiore. City of Umbria, city, as homeland of St. Francis. Deeply ascetic, he was also known as "the poor man of Assisi" for his choice to devote himself to all material goods and to lead a minimal life, in total harmony of spirit.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
55
The Basilica of St. Francis is a sacred place par excellence and destination of Christian pilgrimage, visited by millions of tourists every year. Since 1230 it has preserved and guarded the mortal remains of the Saint, according to tradition it was Francis himself who chose the place of his burial, it is the place where the "lawless" were usually buried, condemned by justice. Francis was proclaimed a Saint at only two years of his death on July 16, 1228, and the next day, they laid the foundation stone for the construction of his imposing Basilica, a complex of immense artistic value, both for its architecture and for its precious frescoes and interior decoration. The Upper Basilica has a Gothic, bright and slender appearance, and the Lower Basilica is lower and more austere. The beating heart of the Basilicas would be the Crypt with the Tomb of St. Francis. Other places to visit are: the Basilica of Santa Chiara, Santa Maria degli Angeli and the Church of San Damiano.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
56
The Church of Santa Chiara is undoubtedly the second most visited building in Assisi after the Basilica of San Francesco, inside the Basilica is the body of Santa Chiara. Today we see two miracles of Saint Clare, the first done to her sister Agnes and the second, the miracle of bread, done to all the sisters of the community in San Damiano. The Basilica built with the typical white and pink stone of Mount Subasio rises on a large square, from which you can enjoy the view of the valley and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Chiara Scifi (16 July 1194 – 11 August 1253) was an Italian religious, collaborator of Francis of Assisi and founder of the order of Poor Clares: she was canonized as Saint Clare in 1255 by Alexander IV in the cathedral of Anagni.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 14
Assisi - Orvieto -Rome
3 stops
57
Continuing the tour to the city of Orvieto, you will enjoy a beautiful journey between the green hills of the countryside and the well-cultivated land, surrounded by vineyards of the Umbria region. Entering Orvieto you will be struck by the natural beauty of this scenic city, everything is wonderful, a town with its narrow streets full of small shops, with several galleries under the city, corridors, wells and ancient cellars dug into the tuff rock over the centuries, which has made it even more interesting, mysterious, beautiful and unique. In particular, the imposing Gothic cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, one of the most majestic religious buildings of all Italian medieval art, with three centuries of almost uninterrupted works, worked there over 20 artists, divided into various areas, including statues and mosaics, which tell of our past life. Construction started in 1290 and the last restoration and remaking works were at the end of the 16th century.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
58
The well of San Patrizio was built in the sixteenth century by Antonio da Sangallo on the orders of Pope Clement VII who had taken refuge in Orvieto during the sack of Rome in 1527. We are on the famous Rupe di Orvieto. The well is 54 meters deep and was made by digging into the tuff of the plateau on which Orvieto stands, a fairly hard stone, but which after several centuries is suffering from sewerage. It has a circular cylindrical shape with a diameter of 13 m. The steps are 248, the windows that give light are 72.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
59
Orvieto was a city of great luster in the various historical epochs passed, with the Etruscan civilization knew a period of great splendor and importance, so much so that it became the hub and the most populated and important center of the vast territory of Etruria. The heart of the city of Orvieto is Piazza del Duomo, a valuable area overlooked by ancient palaces and stands the imposing structure of the Duomo , whose wonderful facade shines with polychrome marble and mosaics, monopolizing attention for the purity of its lines.
1 minute • Admission ticket free

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• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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