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DAILY
EXCURSIONS FROM ROME
Rome
to Assisi and Orvieto
Beginning from your hotel, you’ll travel to Assisi,
a medieval town in Umbria situated on a hill surrounded
by olive and cypress trees. Known all over the world for
Italy’s St. Francis, this town maintains frescoes
of Giotto and Cimabue. Here, you’ll visit St Francis
Basilica, where old-fashioned chapels are found along narrow
streets filled with artisans, shops and art galleries. After
lunch at an authentic Umbrian restaurant we will drive you
to Orvieto. In addition to its cultural and artistic beauty,
many visitors have enjoyed the local culinary specialities
accompanied by Orvieto Bianco, the best of the Umbrian wines.
Rome
to Pienza and Montalcino
Set out from your hotel and travel to the charming town
of Pienza, perched high atop a hill with stunning views.
Today it is considered a classic example of town planning
all in accordance with the Renaissance philosophy. Next,
we’ll drive you to Montalcino, a town surrounded by
beautiful vines and olive trees and home to the world-renowned
wine Brunello.
Rome
to Pompeii and Positano
Beginning from your hotel you’ll first travel to Pompeii,
the most important archaeological site in the world. It
is best known for the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius
that destroyed the city. We’ll then drive along one
of Europe’s most beautiful coastal drives admiring
spectacular views of the Amalfi Coast before reaching the
fishing village of Positano. After lunch, you’ll enjoy
a nice walk around town surrounded by colorful houses filled
with little artisan shops.
Rome
to Florence
Leaving from your hotel, you’ll enjoy a pleasant drive
admiring the beautiful landscape of Umbria and Tuscany as
you travel to Florence. You’ll visit the greatest
architectural monuments in the world while you experience
an interesting overview of the city and its treasures.
One-way
transfer to Florence (Via Montepulciano and Siena)
Beginning from your hotel, your first stop along your journey
to Florence will be Montepulciano, a charming little medieval
town known for its historical centre and award-winning local
red wine. Your second stop is Siena, often called Tuscany’s
most beautiful hill town where you’ll visit the stunning
Piazza del Campo. Next, see the Palazzo Pubblico before
visiting the fascinating cathedral complex with works by
Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini. Finally, you’ll
arrive in the stunning city of Florence.
One-way
transfer to Florence (Via San Gimignano and Monteriggioni)
Beginning from your hotel, your first stop along your journey
to Florence will be the hill town of San Gimignano, famous
for its numerous towers and medieval history. Next, we’ll
drive to Monteriggioni, between Florence and Siena, considered
Italy’s smallest walled fortification and known for
its exquisite local cuisine. Finally, you’ll arrive
in the stunning city of Florence.
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