Assisi from Rome
This tour is directly related to the story of St. Francis, one of the two patron saints of Italy and among the most revered figure in the world.
Francis was born in 1182 into a wealthy merchant family but suddenly decided to divest himself of all his wealth and live in absolute poverty.
He founded the Franciscan Order and revolutionized the concept of monastic life, highlighting the importance of direct involvement in helping the most needy.
This tour includes the important places of the life and death of Francis. The Basilica of San Francesco, upper and lower, the crucifix that came to life and spoke to him, the garden of roses without thorns, the small cave where he died. Particular attention is paid to the basilica and its rich decoration. In fact the best artists of the 13 and 14 century (Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini, Pietro Lorenzetti) decorated the walls of two churches with stories of the life of the saint.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Available: all year round.
- Tour length: 9 hours.
- Pick up – drop off location: at your accommodation in Rome.
MAIN SITE
- The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli featuring: The Porziuncola Chapel, the Chapel of Transito, the Old Friary and Rose Garden.
- The Basilica of Santa Chiara featuring: St. Clare’s tomb, St.Damian’s Cross and the Chapel of San Francesco Piccolino (St. Francis’ birthplace).
- Chiesa Nuova (St. Francis’ home).
- Piazza del Comune with Roman temple of Minerva.
- The Basilica San Francesco: lower church / tomb / upper church.
INCLUDED
- Luxury air conditioned vehicle , Mercedes-Benz E Class / BMW Class 7 Long / Mercedes-Benz Van Class V / Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
- English speaking driver.
- Parking, tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals.
- Entrance fees.
- Official Guide.
Sedan 1/3 pax: € 400.00 • Van 4/5 pax: € 480.00 • Van 6/7 pax: € 600.00
Rome to Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio
This Day Trip to Orvieto and Civita Bagnoregio gives us the opportunity to see how Italians live in an ancient medieval hill-top town with almost four thousand years of history. Orvieto is in fact older than Rome!
Its world famous Cathedral is perhaps the most perfect church façade ever built. Inside you’ll see the reliquiario containing the Shrine of Corpus Christi, a miraculous Christian relic, and Signorelli’s fresco cycle which inspired Michelangelo when painting the Last Judgement in the Sisitine chapel.
You have time for browsing around the quaint alleys shopping for Orvieto’s famous ceramics, artisan jewellery and food stores.
After exploring this charming town with amazing views you will head to Civita Bagnoregio, known as the “ghost town”, accessible only by a foot bridge. The town is almost deserted.
Here you can stroll the narrow streets and marvel at the existence of a place where time stopped many centuries ago.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Available: all year round.
- Tour length: 9/10 hours.
- Pick up – drop off location: at your accommodation in Rome.
INCLUDED
- Luxury air conditioned vehicle , Mercedes-Benz E Class / BMW Class 7 Long / Mercedes-Benz Van Class V / Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
- English speaking driver.
- Parking, tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals.
- Entrance fees, if required.
- Official Guide.
Sedan 1/3 pax: € 400.00 • Van 4/5 pax: € 480.00 • Van 6/7 pax: € 600.00
Pienza & Montepulciano ( Vineyard wine testing ) from Rome
A roughly two-hour drive north of Rome takes us to Tuscany, considered one of the most beautiful natural areas in the world and protected by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
We will have the chance to visit Pienza and for this reason totally unique.
This charming Tuscan town is recognized by UNESCO as a world famous cultural and natural patrimony.
Pienza is also famous for its delicious sheepsmilk cheese, Pecorino, the smell of which pervades the town.
We will continue our day, driving through the wonderful landscape of Val D’Orcia and of course see the town of Montepulciano, a medieval town in the hills of Tuscany. Surrounded by vineyards, it is known for its red Nobile wine.
We will visit a vineyard in the surroundings of the town where you can make a view of the winery of the farm and obviously make a tasting of the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Available: all year round.
- Tour length: 10/11 hours.
- Pick up – drop off location: at your accommodation in Rome.
INCLUDED
- Luxury air conditioned vehicle , Mercedes-Benz E Class / BMW Class 7 Long / Mercedes-Benz Van Class V / Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
- English speaking driver.
- Parking, tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals.
- Entrance fees, if required.
Sedan 1/3 pax: € 450.00 • Van 4/5 pax: € 550.00 • Van 6/7 pax: € 600.00
Pompei ruins and Volcano Vesuvio from Rome
This exciting day trip to Pompeii includes a steady-paced hike up Mt Vesuvius Volcano and Pompeii ruins.
We drive along the so called “Highway of the Sun” to reach Pompeii, where we visit the incredibly well preserved ruins of this ancient Roman town, where all life was suddenly stopped in a moment by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in the year 79 AD.
After visiting the ruins of Pompeii (it is highly recommended to do the tour with an Official Guide) your driver will take you to the top of the Volcano where for the last 800 meters you will be accompanied by a Volcanological Guide that will explain the site you are visiting .
It is absolutely mandatory to wear very comfortable shoes even better if Sneakers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Available: all year round.
- Tour length: 10 hours.
- Pick up – drop off location: at your accommodation in Rome.
INCLUDED
- Luxury air conditioned vehicle , Mercedes-Benz E Class / BMW Class 7 Long / Mercedes-Benz Van Class V / Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
- English speaking driver.
- Parking, tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals.
- Official Guide in Pompeii.
- Entrance fees in Pompei (Euro 11 p.p.)
- Entrance fees Volcano Vesuvio €uro 10 p.p. The ticket includes guide service.
Sedan 1/3 pax: € 450.00 • Van 4/5 pax: € 550.00 • Van 6/7 pax: € 600.00
Siena and Hills of Chianti ( Vineyard and wine testing ) from Rome
After about 2 hours and 30 driving northwards, crossing and skirting the Tiber river valley, we will enter the Tuscan countryside and arrive in Siena for our first stop.
Siena the most important city of Tuscany after Florence ,one of the country’s loveliest and best-preserved medieval towns of Italy.
Siena offers an extraordinary wealth of art, such as the Gothic cathedral – one of the few examples of Italian Gothic and the Piazza del Campo, where the Palio of Siena has taken place for more than 700 years.
This is a horse race that involves all the districts into which the city is divided. Visit the districts to learn about its history and traditions.
We will continue our day, driving through the wonderful landscape of the Chianti hills along the Chiantigiana road, the territory of the Chianti Classico extends between Florence and Siena.
A succession of hills, villages where time is stopped, fortresses, parish churches and country houses: a suggestive nature rich not only of beauty and history but also of unique and inimitable products that have made this region famous all over the world .
We will visit one of the many farms where you can see the vineyards , the cellar and of course do a tasting of the famous Chianti Classico.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Available: all year round
- Tour length: 10/11 hours
- Pick up – drop off location: at your accommodation in Rome
INCLUDED
- Luxury air conditioned vehicle , , Mercedes-Benz E Class / BMW Class 7 Long / Mercedes-Benz Van Class V / Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
- English speaking driver
- Parking, tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals
- Entrance fees, if required
Sedan 1/3 pax: € 480.00 • Van 4/5 pax: € 580.00 • Van 6/7 pax: € 680.00
Siena and Montalcino ( Vineyard and wine testing ) from Rome
After about 2 hours and 30 driving northwards, crossing and skirting the Tiber river valley, we will enter the Tuscan countryside and arrive in Siena for our first stop.
Siena the most important city of Tuscany after Florence ,one of the country’s loveliest and best-preserved medieval towns of Italy.
Siena offers an extraordinary wealth of art, such as the Gothic cathedral – one of the few examples of Italian Gothic and the Piazza del Campo, where the Palio of Siena has taken place for more than 700 years.
This is a horse race that involves all the districts into which the city is divided. Visit the districts to learn about its history and traditions.
We will continue our day, driving through the wonderful landscape of the Val D’Orcia up to Montalcino, the territory of one of the best wines in the world the Brunello di Momtalcino.
We will visit one of the many farms where you can see the vineyards and the cellar and of course take a tasting of the famous Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino and others.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Available: all year round.
- Tour length: 10/11 hours.
- Pick up – drop off location: at your accommodation in Rome.
INCLUDED
- Luxury air conditioned vehicle , , Mercedes-Benz E Class / BMW Class 7 Long / Mercedes-Benz Van Class V / Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
- English speaking driver
- Parking, tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals
- Entrance fees, if required
Sedan 1/3 pax: € 450.00 • Van 4/5 pax: € 550.00 • Van 6/7 pax: € 650.00