FULL-DAY PERUGIA AND ASSISI TOUR: EXPLORING THE HEART OF UMBRIA WITH OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE TASTING

In the morning, board a comfortable, fully air-conditioned coach and set off with an experienced tour leader who will accompany you throughout the day, providing assistance and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey as you discover Perugia and Assisi.

Perugia, the capital of Umbria, is a captivating hilltop city steeped in history, art, culture, and local traditions. During your free time, explore some of its most remarkable sights at your own pace, including Piazza IV Novembre, home to the magnificent Fontana Maggiore, the impressive Perugia Cathedral, and the fascinating Rocca Paolina, an underground fortress that offers a remarkable insight into the city’s past. Wander through medieval alleyways, experience the lively local atmosphere, and discover the authentic charm of Umbria.

Perugia is also renowned worldwide for its chocolate-making tradition and hosts Eurochocolate, one of Europe’s major chocolate festivals. Enhance your visit with an optional chocolate tasting at a Eurochocolate shop, where you can learn about the story of Perugian chocolate and sample some of its most celebrated specialties.

After your free time in Perugia, rejoin the modern GT coach and continue towards Assisi, one of Umbria’s most picturesque and spiritual towns. Known as the home of Saint Francis and Saint Clare, Assisi stands on a hillside once known as the “Hill of Hell” (Colle dell’Inferno), formerly used as a burial place for condemned criminals. Its name was later transformed into the “Hill of Paradise” following the laying of the foundation stone of the Basilica of Saint Francis.

An expert local guide will lead you through Assisi’s charming medieval streets, revealing the fascinating history, traditions, and legends that surround this remarkable town. Visit the renowned Basilica of Saint Francis, celebrated for its extraordinary collection of frescoes by Giotto, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini, and Cimabue.

After the guided visit, enjoy some leisure time to browse local artisan boutiques, discover handmade souvenirs, or relax in the main square with a traditional Italian coffee. You may also explore independently the Basilica of Saint Clare, dedicated to Saint Francis’s sister, and visit the tomb of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial recognized as a saint.

Before beginning your return journey to Florence, make a final visit to the magnificent Papal Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, an important Franciscan sanctuary built around the Porziuncola, the small chapel closely associated with the origins of the Franciscan movement.

Experience the spiritual heritage, medieval charm, artistic treasures, and authentic flavours of Umbria on an unforgettable journey through Perugia and Assisi.