Day Trips in Assisi

Satisfy your sweet tooth on a chocolate-fueled tour of Italy's Umbria region! Escape to the countryside on a full-day tour from Rome and sample the edible delights of Perugia with a visit to the famous Baci chocolate factory. After learning the secrets of the iconic chocolates and sampling some sweet treats, continue to historic Spoleto, renowned for its medieval Cathedral of St Maria Assunta.

This small group tour will allow you to know about the most authentic places to feel the spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Take a day trip to Assisi and Cortona and discover these charming hilltop towns alongside a guide. Departing from Florence, travel first to Assisi, where you'll visit the Convent of Santa Chiara, the Basilica of San Francesco, and hear about the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Pause for a peek inside Santa Maria degli Angeli church, believed to be a favorite spot of St. Francis. Then head to Cortona for some time to explore independently before returning to Florence.

Discover the rich history of Tuscany and Umbria on this diverse full-day tour from Florence. Visit the medieval hilltop town of Cortona, where the movie 'Under the Tuscan Sun' was filmed, and explore the birthplace of San Francesco on a guided tour of Assisi. Finally, delve into the Etruscan origins of Perugia while wandering among its historic walls, arches and monuments.

The natural, artistic, and spiritual attractions of Umbria are not to be missed, but are dispersed throughout the region. This 12-hour, small-group tour allows you to visit Perugia, Assisi, and Lake Trasimeno in a single day, with transport via minivan. Pickup and drop-off from Florence hotels is included.