Duration : 10 Hours
Starting From:Our day trip to Umbria from Rome takes you to Spoleto, Montefalco, and Bevagna, three places that are sure to delight you with their Medieval charm, sheer beauty, and astounding architectural points of interest. If you love wine, you might be interested to know that Sagrantino, an excellent red wine produced in Montefalco, is gathering acclaim amongst wine connoisseurs around the world. No matter where your interests lie, this excursion has something for everyone.
BONUS: If you opt for our 2-day package to Umbria, we can include even more Medieval goodness: the villages of Rasiglia and Spello.
VIEW OUR OTHER AUTHENTIC UMBRIA ITINERARY: Perugia, Cortona, and Citta della Pieve.
Features of our Authentic Umbria day trip (Spoleto, Montefalco, and Bevagna) from Rome:
Set in the foothills of Italy's Appenine Mountains, Spoleto is a picturesque hilltop town that captivates visitors with its artistic and architectural heritage. Dating back to very ancient times, the original Umbri tribes built settlements here back in the 5th Century BCE. The town today is rich with a diversity of landmarks, which include:
Spoleto's annual Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival of Two Worlds) celebrates a fusion of international art, music, and culture, attracting renowned artists and performers from around the globe. With its charming cobblestone streets, inviting piazzas, and the usual assortment of delightful churches and palazzi (palatial buildings), Spoleto offers visitors an enchanting blend of tradition and modernity.
Known as the "Balcony of Umbria" thanks to its panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, Montefalco exudes timeless beauty. The town's meandering streets in brick and stone lead you through a wonderland of Medieval buildings adorned with potted plants and cheery flowers. In the former Church of San Francesco, you can admire an important cycle of frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli. Montefalco is also celebrated for Sagrantino, a highly tannic, ruby-red wine of excellent quality that enthusiasts will not want to miss. (Wine tastings are optional and should be planned in advance. Please contact us for details.)
Perhaps one of the most unique villages in the area, Bevagna bears the prestigious designation as one of the "borghi più belli d'Italia". Its main piazza, Piazza Silvestri, is resplendent with spare but beautiful architecture, an ensemble of structures that provides a tidy framework for the piazza's single, simple fountain. Around every corner of this village, pieces of history seem to sprout. In addition to Romanesque churches and Roman ruins, the old public washhouse along the river recalls a bygone era, as does the bridge in red brick sitting on handsome arches.
The history of Bevagna is intimately connected with St. Francis of Assisi; the legendary story of the friar preaching to the birds is said to have taken place just outside the hamlet's Medieval walls, which are still standing. Today, the village is extremely proud of its distinctive artisan products that have been produced here for many moons; namely, silk, beeswax candles, and paper handmade from hemp.
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*What to expect from your driver on a private day trip or shore excursion:
Our
drivers will share with you the facts and history of the places and
monuments you will be seeing from inside the vehicle. Note that drivers
in Italy are not permitted to share information once you have exited the
vehicle, nor can they accompany you on foot. You will have the
opportunity to stop in each area listed on the itinerary to explore on
your own. We can arrange a private guide for you if you wish to be
accompanied inside churches, archeological sites, and other points of
interest.
Is this tour private?
Yes, this tour is private. You will have a vehicle and driver for your group only.
Is the driver also a guide?
Kindly note that our drivers are NOT licensed guides. Our drivers will share with you the facts and history of the places and monuments you will be seeing from inside the vehicle. Drivers in Italy are not permitted to share information once you have exited the vehicle, nor can they accompany you on foot. You will have the opportunity to stop in each area listed on the itinerary to explore on your own. We can arrange a private guide for you if you wish to be accompanied inside churches, archeological sites, and other points of interest.
What is the duration of the service?
Up to 10 hours.
Does this tour include lunch and admission fees to sites?
Lunch, admission fees, and gratuities are not included in the rate.
There will be a full charge made to your credit card for no-shows and
bookings canceled with less than 72 hours notice, including the cost of
any pre-purchased tickets. Pre-purchased tickets are not refundable
under any circumstances.
Please keep us apprised of any problems
or changes during your travels (flight delays and changes, missed
connections, port changes, etc.) and we will do our best to adapt. If
you are on a cruise ship and it does not come into port, your service
will be annulled and no penalty will apply (with the exception of
skip-the-line tickets; you will owe us for any entrance fees we have
pre-paid on your behalf, regardless of circumstances.)
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