Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio (Driver Only/Self Touring)
Our Orvieto & Civita di Bagnoregio Day Tour is a delightful excursion into the beautiful and relaxing countryside of Lazio and Umbria away from the hustle and bustle of Rome. We will begin with a scenic two-hour drive to Orvieto, a town perched high atop a hill. Orvieto is impressively situated above a volcanic plug, which is a volcanic landform created when magma hardens within a vent on an active volcano. Here, you will have time to explore and enjoy lunch before heading to Civita di Bagnoregio, a small ancient village that clings to the precipice of the steep hill it sits on and offers incredible picturesque view.
This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide. Italian laws permits only licensed tour guides to accompany guests on foot to sightsee away from the vehicle.Drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR
Options
1 to 3 passengers
Deluxe Mercedes Benz Vehicle
Pickup included
What's included in Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio (Driver Only/Self Touring)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Duomo di Orvieto
The most precious sight in Orvieto is probably the Cathedral. The splendid façade contains many of the elements of design that were common to religious construction from the 14th to the 20th century. The cathedral’s construction was begun in 1290 and lasted for almost 300 years. During the course of that time, the design evolved from Romanesque to Gothic. Many significant works of art can be found in the cathedral, and a visit to the Chapel of the Madonna di San Brizio is a must-see. It contains frescoes begun by Fra Angelico and finished by Signorelli. The frescoes represent many events in Christianity including the Apocalypse and the Last Judgment. They begin with the Preaching of the Antichrist and continue to the Doomsday and the Resurrection of the Flesh.
Pozzo De San Patrizio
Orvieto’s main military weakness was a lack of water, due to its high position on the tufa rock, so the Medici Pope Clement VII ordered the well to be dug in case of a military siege. Visitors can walk down the 248 steps to the bottom to reach the water, without ever meeting the tourists going up thanks to its helix design inspired by the Vatican Belvedere staircase. Entry tickets are € 5 per person and can be purchased on site.
Orviet'Anna - Ceramiche Artistiche
You'll also have time to explore the quaint streets and alleys in town and peek inside the numerous ceramic shops, taste the local wine and enjoy lunch in a typical family-owned restaurant.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Deluxe Mercedes Benz Vehicle
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Professional Driver
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Admission fees and Entry Tickets Not Included
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
Your English speaking driver will pick you up in front of your accommodation in Rome at 8:00 AM.
