Discover the enchanting medieval town of Orvieto on this day trip from Rome! Known for being one of the most striking, memorable and enjoyable hill towns in central Italy, it has all of the charm of Tuscany without the massive crowds.
The Best of Orvieto: Day Trip from Rome
Summary Description
Highlights
- Explore the magnificent hilltop city of Orvieto on your own with the Orvieto Pass
- Escape the chaos of Rome and embrace the quintessential charm of Umbria
- Enjoy the famous sites such as the Duomo, St. Patrick's well, Pozzo della Cava & Entry to Adrian's Labyrinth
Description
Board your train in Rome, departing from Termini Station to begin your journey to Orvieto. Enjoy the lovely scenery as you cross over from the Lazio region into the Umbrian countryside.
Upon arrival, you’ll find your way to the funicular station which will lead you up to the Medieval walled city of Orvieto. Take in the stunning panoramic views below to start your day off right!
As a self-guided tour, throughout the day you will have full flexibility over which monuments and museums you visit and when. Utilizing the Orvieto Pass you’ll have access to, you can choose to visit between the various sites such as the famous Duomo, Orvieto Underground, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Hadrian's Labyrinth, just to name a few.
No tour to Orvieto would be complete without visiting the famous well of St.Patrick, also known as “The Perfect Well”, with its intricate staircase that leads down close to the source to take in this architectural masterpiece. You always won’t want to miss The Pozzo della Cava and other underground sites full of medieval and Etruscan artifacts on your day trip to Orvieto.
At this time of day, you can choose to (at an additional cost) visit a local family-owned winery and tour the grounds of a 13th-century cellar still used to age wine today, followed by a little relaxation while tasting 3 of the wines produced on the grounds.
Once your day is coming to an end, we highly recommend leaving some time to wander the streets and shops of Orvieto before heading back to get the funicular back down before taking the train back to Rome.
Included / Excluded
- Round trip rail tickets from Rome to Orvieto
- Orvieto Card: single ticket including the Duomo, St. Patrick's Well and much more!
- A suggested itinerary to guide you
- Time to explore and visit Orvieto independently
- Gratuities
- Funicular ticket from station to Orvieto (purchase on-site for €2.60 round trip)
- Meals
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Termini Station, Rome
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Some of the included sites require reservations
- We will provide you with a suggested itinerary to guide you
- This tour is designed for independent travelers who are comfortable with moving about Orvieto independently with free time to explore
- Travel time from Rome to Orvieto is 1.5 hr
- Orvieto is to be explored by foot, moderate walking is required
- Rail tickets will be provided 24 hours prior to departure
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 72 hours
Cancellation Notes: The cancellation policy for this item is as follows: <div>Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund</div> Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refund <div>By choosing the Hassle-Free Cancellation option during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee.</div>
Terms and Conditions
Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time. Please note that public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
View complete terms and conditions at www.italiatours.com/terms.
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible. The visit to St. Patrick's well is not advised for people with health conditions or claustrophobia. The descent takes 248 steps down and back up again, without elevator. Free time for shopping will be offered as an alternative.
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
Basic Information
- Duration: 11 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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