Begin your journey in the medieval town of Narni, continue to the vibrant city of Perugia, visit the picturesque town of Spello, renowned for its flower-lined streets and experience the spiritual aura of Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis.
Marvel at the majestic city of Orvieto, delve into the medieval charm of Todi, immerse yourself in the rich history of Gubbio and end your journey in the captivating town of Spoleto, home to a magnificent Roman theater, picturesque alleys, and a majestic cathedral.
Narni is a small village in Umbria. Youwill begin exploring Piazza Garibaldi, formerly called Piazza del Lago. You’ll visit the Concattedrale di San Giovenale with its four beautiful and majestic aisles and its altar with canopy; don’t miss the early Christian shrine in which the patron saint of Narni, San Giovenale, was buried. We will also see Palazzo dei Priori, Painted Wall, located in the Piazza of the same name. In the Piazza there are other important buildings, as Palazzo Comunale. One of the most important church is Chiesa di Santa Maria Impensole.
The guide will accompany us in the visit of Perugia starting from Piazza IV Novembre where stand out the Fontana Maggiore of the thirteenth century and the original side facade of the cathedral of San Lorenzo del 400. We will continue the walk towards the artery of the town or Corso Vannucci, characteristic especially for the many chocolate shops until you get to its nerve point Palazzo dei Priori where the National Gallery of Umbria is located.
Spello is called the city of flowers and is known for the magnificent flower arrangements created every year on the occasion of Corpus Christi. Paintings of flower petals that are real works of art, made by artists and inhabitants of the village.
Located on a hill below the top of Mount Subasio, the fabulous Umbrian city of Assisi is the most famous pilgrimage site in Italy. Born in the village in 1182, Francis founded the Franciscan order to which he gave his name in 1210. Before its birth, Assisi had been settled by ancient Umbrian civilizations, and later became a Roman city.
Thanks to this rich history and blend of incredible architecture and art, it is a multi-faceted city. With this walking tour of about two hours, we will discover its particularities and historical and architectural beauties. We will pay particular attention to the two churches of the Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Papal Basilica of San Francesco, built between 1228 and 1253.
The Basilica of S. Maria degli Angeli was built between 1569 and 1679. It incorporates the structures of the Franciscan monastery built near the Porziuncola.
At the conclusion of the Council of Trent, Pius V wanted the construction of the basilica for two reasons: to recognize the importance of the order of Franciscan Minorite and to welcome pilgrims who still flock there on the occasion of the Indulgence of the Pardon (July 31-August 2) established by St. Francis.
Orvieto is the Umbrian town in the province of Terni that stands on a tuff cliff.
With this walking tour you will appreciate one of the oldest Etruscan settlements in Italy, we will take you to explore the characteristic alleys of the village, to discover small gems and wonderful views.
We will start to discover the Cathedral of Orvieto, considered one of the most beautiful in Italy, colorful example of Gothic art, rich in works of art with bright and bright colors.
In the afternoon we will visit the historic center of Todi. Todi is a town surrounded by medieval walls, one of the terraces of Umbria.
Together with our guide we will take a walk inside the walls, to discover hidden sights and imposing beauties, such as the Piazza del Popolo and the Palazzo del Capitano. We will visit the Cathedral of Santissima Annunziata, the Cathedral of Todi, built on the remains of a Roman temple, on which stands out the beautiful rose window, completed in 1523. The stained glass windows are not the original ones of the past, but the result of restoration works of the nineteenth century.
Gubbio is known as the city of stone, the wolf of San Francesco, the Corsa dei Ceri and the largest Christmas tree in the world.
You will take a walk in the city center, visiting the Piazza Grande and the buildings (from the outside) that make it famous, such as the Palazzo dei Consoli, the Palazzo Pretorio, the Cathedral and the Palazzo del Bargello and the famous Fontana del Bargello.
With the funicular you will reach the Basilica in just 6 minutes, while enjoying amazing panoramas from the top.
Built on top of the steep Ingino Mountain, at the foot of which extends the city, is the building that houses the bronze urn containing the body of the patron saint Ubaldo. The basilica is also known for being the arrival point of the famous race of candles, a feast for the glorification of Saint Ubaldo. From the cloister, with sixteenth-century frescoes, you can access the inside of the church enriched by frescoes of the sixteenth-eighteenth century.
You will see, among the remains dating back to Roman time, a fine stretch of a still-standing pre-Roman dry-stone fortification surviving of city walls. The Romans built temples, forum, arches and most of them are still visible as a strata in the city center. Ou will take a look at the Duomo (Cathedral) where even Filippo Lippi from Florence, one of the most significant Renaissance painters, did work in the 15th century. In the Cathedral you will see his frescos about Mary’s life together with a splendid 12th-13th mosaic floor and even a chapel decorated by Pinturicchio, a later but not less important Renaissance painter from Perugia. The duomo’s square works also as a setting for some concerts of Festival dei Due Mondi which takes place every year between the end of June and the first half of July. During that time Spoleto becomes a fully artistic city.
Tour on request for groups or small groups (min. 10 participants)
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