ASSISI, ORVIETO and SPOLETO
Roman Strolls Tours Rome tours, Italy tours and cruise excursions
One of our most popular Italy Tours includes excursions to the towns of Assisi, Orvieto and Spoleto in Umbria, to the north of Rome. You will visit any two of the three town listed here: Assisi is the famed city of Saint Francis, the gentle patron saint of animals and lover of the natural world. Saint Francis influenced life, religion and culture from humble beginnings in Assisi. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis and the crypt which houses his tomb. Frescos include especially exquisite works by Giotto. Today the walled medieval town and its grand basilica are among the most visited of Christian shrines.
Roman Strolls Italy tours of Orvieto, visit the beautiful gothic cathedral or Duomo, among the most magnificent in Italy. The town, of Etruscan and Roman plan and located atop precipitous cliffs of tufa stone, was a center of artistic ceramics and is known for its outstanding wines. Partake in a sumptuous lunch in one of the many excellent restaurants in Orvieto.
Spoleto was a town of Etruscan origin, possesses a Roman theater, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria dell'Assunta in the Romanesque style. Visit the castle and fortress of Cardinal Albornoz with its majestic towers overlooking the town and surrounding countryside. Today, Spoleto is known worldwide for the musical festival and the Festival of the Two Worlds. This is among our most wonderful Italy tours that appeals to all who wish to sample the finer delights of central Italy.
previous tour
|
next tour