Orvieto and Civita Bagnoregio day tour from Rome

Halfway between Lazio and Tuscany we can find Orvieto, a little town of Umbria. While the part of the city on the surface has changed over time, the original subterranean structure has remained mostly intact. The guided tour of “Orvieto Underground” is therefore, the most suitable tool to get in touch with this very characteristic feature of the city, extremely wealthy in history and boasting very remarkable artistic “jewels”. Step by step, mysterious and fascinating echoes tell us about Etruscan age, while phantoms of the Middle ages and of the Renaissance era appear out of the damp shadows.

The beautiful Orvieto’s Cathedral facade is among the best in the world as regard as decoration and its interior part, painted by Luca Signorelli. It was source of inspiration even for masters as Michelangelo. Michelangelo infact before starting to paint Sistine Chapel, went to Orvieto to admire how Luca Signorelli painted Heaven and Hell into the Cathedral. (entry fees cost: 7 Euros per person).

For lunch, the Foresi Cantina will offer you a great wine tasting and local products like truffles and porcini mushrooms, cheese, bruschetta and a homemade sauce. Another attraction is Giacomini Porcelain and Ceramics store with its rich variety of handmade vases, dishes and potteries handcrafted by the Giacomini Family for 100 years.

After a morning hotel pickup in Rome, travel approximately 75 minutes north to the town of Orvieto, located on the flat summit of a large butte of volcanic tuff. Explore this gem of gothic architecture with more than 3,000 years of history. Roam its underground tunnels and passageways with a private guide and see some of its most popular sites, like the Pozzo di San Patrizio — or St. Patrick Well — built by architect-engineer Antonio da Sangallo.

Following a delicious lunch (own expense) and a glass of local wine (if desired), travel to the almost ghost town of Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a foot bridge. Wander the narrow streets, where time has stood still for the past several hundred years and learn about the unique history of this fascination region. 

INCLUDED:

• Start at 8:00 AM from your location (Hotel, B&B, Apartment, etc.) in Rome

• Arrival in Orvieto at 10:00 AM

• Visit the Duomo

• Visit the underground city at 11:00 AM

• Lunch and wine tasting in Orvieto

• Driving to Civita di Bagnoregio

• Back to Rome at 5:00 PM

• Arrival in Rome around 7:00 PM

Entry fees and Lunch are not included. To be paid separately

RATES:

• From 1 to 4 passengers €399,00 “Sedan”

• From 5 to 6 passengers €449,00 “Minivan”

• From 7 to 8 passengers €499,00 “Minivan”

Special price for couple. Ask us today! Our tours are flexible and completely focused on your needs and desires.