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The Best of Orvieto: Day Trip from Rome

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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.
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. 

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

Includes

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

Excludes

Gratuities

Funicular ticket from station to Orvieto (purchase on-site for €2.60 round trip)

Meals

Know before you book

Orvieto is to be explored by foot, moderate walking is required

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

Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges

Know before you go

Rail tickets will be provided 24 hours prior to departure

Tour departs rain or shine

Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies

Cancellation Policy

Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to info@italiatours.com. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
*If you've chosen the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.

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