4 days in Umbria with a visit to Florence
4 days in Umbria with a visit to Florence
3 nights, 3 dinners, 5 guided tours, visit of Florence
FOR 2 PEOPLE (for 3 or more people contact us )
A fantastic experience in the green heart of Italy, where you will discover the most enchanting and characteristic villages, full of secrets and mysteries, guided by our experts. 4-day itinerary to be carried out with your own means or with a private driver.
DURATION:
- 4 Days - 3 Nights
PROGRAM:
- 1st day: Perugia
Arrival in Umbria in Perugia in the morning with your own vehicle, meeting with the guide and beginning of the visit of the medieval city. We will see the most important monuments of Perugia: the famous Fontana Maggiore , the Duomo and the Palazzo dei Priori , the Arch of Augustus also known as the Etruscan Arch, the Via Appia, the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, the Rocca Paolina and one of the ancient Etruscan gates of Perugia – Porta Marzia . At the end of the excursion free lunch. Free afternoon. We recommend a visit to Castiglione del Lago, which overlooks Lake Trasimeno. Characteristic place due to the fact that it has remained in the style of the XIII century. Accommodation in Hotel in Perugia. Dinner and overnight.
- 2nd day: Perugia - Assisi - Santa Maria degli Angeli - Gubbio - Perugia
Breakfast at the hotel. Immediately after we leave for Assisi , the famous town of San Francesco where we will visit the Cathedral of S. Rufino, the Church of S. Chiara, the Piazza del Comune with the Palazzo dei Priori, the Church of S. Maria sopra Minerva and the Palazzo del Capitano of the People . At the end we will admire the marvelous Basilicata of S. Francesco**. At the end of the excursion we will leave to visit a small village just 4 km from Perugia - Santa Maria degli Angeli , famous among pilgrims thanks to its Basilica and the Porziuncola, a small church where St. Francis founded the Franciscan Order in 1226. At the end of the visit we will leave for Gubbio. Free lunch along the way. Afternoon dedicated to the guided tour of Gubbio with its historic center full of artistic treasures: the Church of San Francesco, the medieval bridges over the Camignano stream, the Loggia dei Tiratori della Lana, the Cathedral of Saints Mariano and Jacopo and the Palazzo Ducale*, the Piazza Grande with the Palazzo dei Consoli* and the Diocesan Museum* . At the end of the visit return to Perugia. Dinner and overnight.
- 3rd day: Perugia - Spello - Spoleto - Orvieto - Perugia
Breakfast at the hotel. After check out we leave for Spello – an enchanting village known above all for the magnificent flower displays. We will visit a large number of remains from the Roman era: the Roman Walls , the characteristic Towers of Properzio, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore , with the famous Capella Baglioni , the remains of the theater and the baths, and finally the spectacular Porta Consolare, Porta Venere and Porta Ubrica . At the end we will continue to Spoleto , one of the most beautiful cities in Umbria. During the visit we will see: the splendid Cathedral and the Rocca Albornoziana , the very famous ancient Roman aqueduct transformed into the Ponte delle Torri , the Arch of Drusco and the Roman Theater * which dates back to the 1st century BC Free lunch. Afternoon dedicated to a guided tour of Orvieto , perched on a tuff cliff. It is one of the oldest cities in Italy with Etruscan origins. We will begin our visit from the splendid Cathedral *, one of the most famous monuments of the city with its admirable facade, decorated with mosaics and sculptures. We will not fail to visit the Underground City , full of wells and caves. The most famous is the Pozzo di San Patrizio * which gives us a surreal atmosphere. It's hard not to fall in love with this treasure trove of art and nature with its alleys, stately buildings and ancient houses, all built with tuff. At the end of the visit return to Perugia. Dinner and overnight.
- 4th Day: Perugia and Florence
Breakfast at the hotel. Immediately after departure with the regional train for the guided tour of Florence. With its museums, palaces and churches, Florence is home to some of the most important artistic treasures in the world. Among the best known places of art and worship in the city there are undoubtedly the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore , the Baptistery , the Uffizi Gallery , the Bargello and the Accademia Gallery . The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are real art galleries, just as the Laurentian Library is an exceptional expression of Michelangelo's architectural genius. We advise you to reserve some time to also visit the important and varied collections conserved in Palazzo Pitti . Return in the day to Perugia by train.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- 3 nights accommodation in a 3-star hotel on bed and breakfast basis
- 3 dinners at the hotel
- Guided tour of Perugia
- Guided tour of Assisi and Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Guided tour of Gubbio
- Guided tour of Spello and Spoleto
- Guided tour of Orvieto
- Guided tour of Florence
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Means of transport
- Admissions*
- city tax
- Tips and personal extras
*Entrances:
Ducal Palace in Gubbio € 5,
Palace of the Consuls € 7,
Diocesan Museum € 6,
Roman Theater of Spoleto € 4,
Orvieto Cathedral € 5,
St. Patrick's Well €5;
less any reductions.** to carry out the guided tour of the interior of the Basilica of S. Francesco, it is necessary to book admission and headphones at a cost of € 2.50 per person. Thanks to this system, the authorized tour guide will be able to speak softly and customers will be able to listen to the explanation at best. The only alternative is to provide explanations outside the Basilica without absolutely being able to speak inside. Furthermore, at a cost of 3.50 euros per person, it will be possible with a microphone and earphones.
SUPPLEMENTS:
- Possibility to customize the package purchased for accommodation in superior category hotels or farmhouses, for third or fourth bed rates, for transport with private driver.
BY PURCHASING THIS PACKAGE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED TO DEFINE IN DETAIL THE ACCOMMODATION IN THE ROOMS OF THE STRUCTURE YOU SELECTED DURING THE PURCHASE!