About this tour
A 10-hour private tour from Florence exploring two UNESCO-recognised medieval towns in Umbria and Tuscany. Your driver collects you from central Florence and heads south, stopping at Lake Trasimeno for views before reaching Assisi, where a guide leads you through the historical core and San Francesco Basilica—Italy's most significant Franciscan site. After free time to wander, you'll drive to Cortona for lunch and exploration of its hillside Renaissance streets before returning to Florence by evening.
Highlights
- San Francesco Basilica: one of Italy's paramount religious monuments
- Lake Trasimeno viewpoint en route through Umbrian countryside
- Assisi medieval centre with professional guide, then solo exploration
- Cortona's UNESCO-listed hilltop town and Renaissance architecture
- Two hours unguided time in Cortona for lunch and browsing
- Private air-conditioned minivan throughout the day
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your Florence base and driven south for roughly 2.5 hours, with a scenic stop overlooking Lake Trasimeno. In Assisi, a guide spends an hour walking you through the compact medieval streets and the imposing Basilica—a working church with strict dress codes. You'll then have an hour free to revisit favourite spots or rest. After lunch break, the drive continues to Cortona, perched on a Tuscan hillside. Here you have two hours to eat, shop, and soak in the town's quiet alleyways and Renaissance piazzas before the return journey to Florence.
Good to know
The Basilica closes every Sunday, so plan accordingly. Cover shoulders and knees when entering. Lunch isn't provided; eat in Assisi or Cortona. Your driver speaks English; a professional guide appears only in Assisi. Infant seats and prams are available. Most of your 10 hours involves travel; expect roughly five hours in the minivan.
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