Day Trip to Assisi + Wine Tasting
Tour Description
After picking you up from your hotel at the indicated time, we'll leave the capital behind and start to skirt the shores of Lake Trasimeno and head north towards the Umbria region. Are you ready to explore one of Italy's most famous pilgrimage sites?
On the way, we'll stop for a coffee at the foot of Spoleto. Upon arrival in Assisi, we'll take a guided tour to discover all the secrets of the birthplace of St. Francis. We'll start with a half hour visit to the Basilica of St. Francis, which houses the tomb of the saint, frescoes from the 12th to the 14th century and masterpieces by artists such as Cimabue, Giotto, Pietro Lorenzetti and Simone Martini.
Next, we'll go to the Town Hall Square where we'll admire the Palazzo dei Priori, the Palazzo del Capitolo del Popolo, the Torre Civica and the so-called Temple of Minerva, the most preserved Roman building in the whole region, built between 40 and 30 BC. The tour will continue with a visit to the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first patron saint of the Internet, in the Santuario della Spogliazione.
During the trip, we'll have a guided visit of almost 2 hours to a typical wine cellar to taste 4 glasses of Umbrian wines. We'll accompany the tasting with bruschettas with extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, porchetta and various cured meats.
Leaving Assisi, we'll make a brief stop at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built to protect the Porziuncola, the small chapel that housed the first community of Franciscans and the Chapel of the Transitus, where St. Francis died in 1226.
The tour will end in Piazza della Reppubblica, in the centre of Rome, about 12 hours after pickup.
Pickup Option
The day trip includes hotel pickup in central Rome. If you’re staying in an apartment or a Bed&Breakfast, you should go directly to the meeting point in Piazza della Repubblica, in front of the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, at 8 am. Please be on time so as not to delay the group.
Private Excursion
If you wish, you can also book a Rome private day trip.
More Information
Duration
12h - 12h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pickup
Bus transport
English–speaking guide
Tasting of 4 wines with appetisers
Water
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Visitando Italia Srl
Corporate name: Visitando Italia SRL
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 6 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
