From Rome to Assisi & Perugia
Assisi is a medieval town in Umbria situated on a hill surrounded by olives and cypresses trees. Known all over the world for St. Francis and his Basilica that is the main step of our tour. You will also appreciate the original frescoes of Giotto and Cimabue and discover the old-fashioned chapels hidden along narrow streets and filled with artisans, shops and art galleries.
Assisi is a medieval town in Umbria situated on a hill surrounded by olives and cypresses trees.
Then we will move to Perugia, a well-known artistic centre with an history that goes back to the Etruscan period. Perugia is also home of a very famous painter, Pietro Vannucci, nicknamed Perugino. Teacher of Raphael, the great Renaissance artist, Perugino decorated the local Sala del Cambio with a beautiful series of frescoes; eight of his pictures can also be admired in the National Gallery of Umbria. Another famous painter, Pinturicchio, lived in Perugia and realized the city symbol, the Griffin, which can be seen in the form of plaques and statues on the buildings around the city. The city is also known as a university town, with the University of Perugia (about 34,000 students) and for the annual festivals and events as: the Eurochocolate Festival (October), the Umbria Jazz Festival, and the International Journalism Festival (April).
Tour Details
- Duration: 9-10 Hours
- Start: 7:30 am
- Pick Up Location: Hotel, B&B, others
- Official Tour Guide: Not Included
- Ticket: Not Included
- Trasportation: Included with knowledgeable driver
- Wheelchair Users: Allowed
- Level of Activity (Day Trip): Medium
Tour Locations
- Assisi
- St Francis Basilica
- Perugia
Assisi
Assisi, PG, Italia
St Francis Basilica
Basilica di San Francesco, Piazza Inferiore di San Francesco, Assisi, PG, Italia
Perugia
Perugia, PG, Italia