Perugia and Assisi: Exploring the Heart of Umbria with Optional Chocolate Tasting
A journey through medieval hilltop towns, sacred basilicas, and the timeless landscapes of Italy's green heart
This full-day Perugia and Assisi tour takes you deep into Umbria, a region of rolling hills, medieval architecture, and centuries of spiritual and artistic heritage, all in a single, carefully paced day from Florence.
Aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, an expert tour leader accompanies you throughout the entire journey, providing context and assistance at every stop. The route crosses from Tuscany into Umbria, where two of Italy's most historically significant towns await.
From the underground corridors of the Rocca Paolina in Perugia to the frescoed walls of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, this tour combines free exploration with expert-guided visits. The day concludes at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built over the very chapel where the Franciscan movement was founded.
Tour Highlights
Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis, home to extraordinary frescoes by Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini, and Pietro Lorenzetti.
Explore Perugia, the hilltop regional capital of Umbria, including Piazza IV Novembre, the Fontana Maggiore, and the Perugia Cathedral.
Enjoy an optional chocolate tasting at the Chocolate Museum and discover the celebrated tradition of Perugian chocolate.
Descend into the Rocca Paolina, an underground fortress that offers a rare glimpse into Perugia's layered architectural history.
Discover Assisi's winding medieval alleys, the Basilica of Saint Clare, and the tomb of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint.
Step inside the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and see the Porziuncola, the small stone chapel where Saint Francis launched the Franciscan order.
Itinerary
Meet your tour leader at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, a short walk from Santa Maria Novella train station. Board the coach and set off toward Umbria, with the guide sharing background on the region during the approximately 1.5-hour drive.
Arrive in Perugia and explore at your own pace. Key landmarks include Piazza IV Novembre, the Fontana Maggiore, the Cathedral, and the underground Rocca Paolina fortress. Optionally, visit the Chocolate Museum for a tasting experience rooted in Perugia's renowned confectionery heritage.
An expert local guide leads you through Assisi's cobblestone streets, beginning at the Basilica of Saint Clare with its distinctive white and pink marble facade. The route continues through the main square, past the Roman Temple of Minerva, to the birthplace of Saint Francis.
Enter one of Italy's most important religious and artistic monuments, divided into a lower and upper church. The lower church holds the tomb of Saint Francis along with frescoes by Cimabue and Simone Martini, while the upper church displays Giotto's celebrated 28-fresco cycle depicting the life of the Saint.
A short drive from Assisi brings you to this majestic papal basilica, built to enclose the Porziuncola, the humble stone chapel where Saint Francis gathered his first followers and founded the Franciscan movement. The guide provides context before you explore independently.
Re-board the coach for the return journey to Florence, arriving back in the early evening. The drop-off point is Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal.
What Is Included
Included
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned GT coach from Florence
- Expert tour leader for the full day
- Professional local walking guide in Assisi
- Entry to the Basilica of Saint Francis, Assisi
- Entry to the Basilica of Saint Clare, Assisi
- Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Free time in Perugia for independent exploration
Not Included
- Lunch and personal meals
- Optional chocolate tasting at the Perugia Chocolate Museum
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities for guides and driver
Important Information
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Spaces on this tour are limited. Secure your place on this full-day journey through Umbria's most iconic medieval towns and sacred landmarks.
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