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Visit two of the most beautiful hill towns in Umbria in a single day with this small-group tour that includes private transportation to optimize your time. Meet your guide in Assisi to begin the day with a walking tour of the old town and UNESCO-listed basilica. Then head to Orvieto through the scenic Umbrian hills, where you’ll take in the cathedral and clifftop historic center with your guide before the return transfer.

Filled with historic architecture and steeped in tradition, discover the peaceful and picturesque town of Assisi on this sedate walking tour. Uncover art and ancient Roman temples, see the medieval castle of Rocca Maggiore and explore the basilica of St. Francis—the patron saint of animals—and then the basilica of Santa Chiara, where his tomb lies.

If you are curious to know the wonderful city of Assisi, the places that characterize it and make it the most famous Umbrian city in the world, you cannot miss this guided tour. In the company of qualified and competent guides, you will begin your journey to discover Assisi from one of the most important symbols of the city, the Basilica of San Francesco, an architectural masterpiece that since 2000 is also recognized and protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site . In the two superimposed and independent churches, you will admire the pictorial works of famous artists such as Giotto, Cimabue, Lorenzetti and Simone Martini, inside the crypt, finally, you can visit the remains of the Saint. You will then continue with a visit to Piazza del Comune, where you will admire the temple of Minerva and, not far away, the New Church built on the home of San Francesco. The visit will continue with the Basilica of Santa Chiara and the Cathedral of San Rufino, to conclude in the upper part of the city.

Thanks to this tour you can go back in time and visit our land in complete relaxation and tranquility. The itinerary will include a visit by carriage to the Hovel and the Leper Hospital and the Porsiuncola Everything will be enriched by a very good and tasty tasting in a farmyard located on the slopes of the Basilica of San Francesco.

This tour indeed will show you two of the most charming hilltowns of central Italy. You will also enjoy 14th Century frescoes and Reanaissance paintings. It will be like to back to the past!

With an official Assisi guide, you can explore the basement of the city's cathedral and the archaeological museum for a tour of the remains of the town's ancient Roman forum and some valuable archaeological artifacts housed inside. The sites included in the Assisi underground itinerary are The Diocesan Museum with the crypt of San Rufino and the Roman forum with the archaeological museum.

The world of bees is incredible and their perfection means that our world too can continue to flourish. Every family has a precise and particular organization that responds to perfect and absolute laws. You will be amazed how they manage to communicate with each other, what their roles and hierarchy are, how the nectar of the gods can be born from a flower: honey.

Leave Assisi in style and comfort with this private transfer service to Rome. Offering an easy journey between the Umbrian hill town and the Italian capital, the service cuts out the need to navigate public transport or hire a car when you’re on vacation. With the driving and navigation left to a professional, you’ll arrive in Rome refreshed and ready for the next stage of your trip.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Don't miss the chance to learn how to make pizza and tiramisu in Foligno. Connect with a home cook and discover how Italians prepare pizza at home with this private hands-on cooking class. Learn how to make pizza and tiramisu from scratch. Enjoy the prepared lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine. This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages.

The uniqueness of a tour is the knowledge of the territory of the guide and the love that the guide himself has for his land and his beauties, proud and eager to be able to share it with others.

Explore the vibrant flavors of Foligno on this small-group tour that takes in the local markets and some of the town’s best artisanal food and produce shops. Taste local delicacies and learn about local specialty foods, such as pastries, pastas and breads. Eat traditional street food, and see some of Foligno’s most iconic sites as you walk the streets and take in the atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant cuisine of the Amalfi coast on this all-inclusive foodie experience, with cookery tips from authentic Italian mammas and nonnas. Dine on a four-course home-cooked menu paired with local wine, and learn about the ingredients and the culture of each dish as you eat.

This activity is special as it offers travelers the unique opportunity to have a 1 hour and 30 minute private consultation in Assisi, Italy, with a spiritual guide who has access and knowledge to the biblical codes. During the consultation, the guide, an expert in decoding the Holy Scriptures, will search for the person's name and date of birth in the sacred texts. Through this process, personal information that has been hidden for thousands of years is revealed, providing travelers with a unique and transformative experience that will allow them to find answers to their deepest questions.

During this excursion, we will visit one of the most beautiful places in Umbria: The Marmore Falls, the highest artificial waterfall in Europe, we will have a relaxing walk along its paths, have free time to buy some souvenirs, have a drink at one of the bars, take pictures and selfies to immortalize the beauty of this place at one of the so many belvederes, and after lunch, we will have the opportunity to live an authentic experience of great emotional impact on board an inflatable kayak, surrounded by nature in the green heart of Italy. We will have the chance to admire the beauty of the surrounding landscapes Delicious three-course typical meal in local Umbrian restaurant - drinks included.

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Dive into the Italian way of life by living just like the locals do. Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of local cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. During this private hands-on cooking class you will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Foligno, an ancient town built in the middle of the Umbrian Valley, is traditionally considered the center of Italy and the world. The town is characterized by amazing medieval palaces and fascinating churches, such as the Romanesque-style church of Santa Maria Infraportas. You will be then guided in the mainsquare of Foligno, Piazza della Repubblica, and you will visit the Cathedral of San Feliciano, characterized by its two magnificent facades and the mixture of styles belonging to different eras: Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque and Neoclassical. Finally, you will admire the wonderful Palazzo Trinci, a medieval palace connected to the cathedral by a fascinating “suspension bridge” and built in the Gothic style in the early fifteenth century. Particularly famous is the precious cycle of frescoes painted by Gentile da Fabriano to embellish many halls of the palace, such as the notorious Hall of the Liberal Arts and Planets and the Hall of the Giants, decorated with monumental figures from the ancient Roman history, such as Emperors Augustus and Nero.

- We begin our day visiting the Marmore Falls, the highest in Europe. It pours into the valley formed by the river Nera, an environment extraordinarily rich in cultural, historical and naturalistic heritage. You will have some free time to walk through the paths of the falls, relax at one of the many lookouts, refresh yourself at the snack bar, buy some souvenirs and take lots of pictures and selfies to always treasure the extraordinary beauty of this place. - Then we explore Orvieto, an ancient city of Etruscan origin that dominates the valley of the river Paglia from the top of the tuff cliff on which it stands. A beautiful place to visit with a unique history dating back to million years ago. We take a stroll around Orvieto old town, and visit the majestic Cattedrale of Santa Maria Assunta.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

The highest waterfall in Europe, the Marmore Falls is one of Umbria’s most famous sights and a popular day trip from Assisi. With this tour, learn how the ancient Romans engineered these falls more than 2,000 years ago and spot native flora and fauna as you stroll along the Ring of the Nymphs and Meeting of the Waters trails with your guide.

During this workshop we will come into contact with an Umbrian tradition: butchery. That of the pork butcher is a very ancient profession, and Umbria, in particular, has managed to make it a real culinary art renowned since Roman times. Today our chef will talk about the anatomy of the pig, the different types of cuts and he will teach us all the secrets of this culinary tradition: from the basic techniques to the processing of the meat, up to the salting and maturing of the meat , and the making of sausages . At the end, we will be able to enjoy a well-deserved lunch with the results of our work accompanied by other typical Umbrian products! The ATV ride will give you the chance to discover an unexpected side of Umbria: you will see the nature surrounding Assisi in Mount Subasio in an ATV with a pleasant stop in the forest for an aperitif included. The activity is guided and has a duration of about 1 hour along a naturalistic trail of great beauty.

With this day trip you will have the chance to learn very interesting information regarding Assisi, the city of San Francesco, its historical, religious, artistic and architectural treasures, with a private certified tour guide. Lunch break in a local restaurant in Assisi where we will enjoy a delicious typical Umbrian lunch - drinks included. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a beautiful trekking excursion with a private excursion guide from the Eremo delle Carceri, the place of spiritual retreat of San Francesco, and we will get in touch with nature surrounding Assisi, Mount Subasio and its wonderful panoramas.