Heart of Italy Day Trip: Perugia and Assisi from Florence
by Ciao Florence Tours Srl
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This full-day tour from Florence to the heart of Italy lasts about 11 hours. The meeting point is Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, near Santa Maria Novella train station. Participants board a fully equipped coach for a 1.5-hour drive to Perugia, the regional capital of Umbria, located in central Italy. Upon arrival, there is one hour of free time to explore Perugia independently. Visitors can walk through the medieval streets and see landmarks such as Piazza IV Novembre, the Fontana Maggiore fountain, the Perugia Cathedral (Duomo), and the Rocca Paolina underground fortress. An optional chocolate tasting is available at the Eurochocolate Official Store, where visitors can learn about Perugia’s chocolate tradition and sample local products. After Perugia, the coach travels to Assisi, a town at the foot of Mount Subasio. There is one hour of free time for lunch in Assisi before a guided two-hour walking tour of the town. The guide leads the group through Assisi’s medieval streets to the Basilica of Saint Francis, showing frescoes by Giotto and other notable artworks. Entrance fees to the Basilica of Saint Francis are included. After the guided tour, there is free time to visit the Basilica of Saint Clare and the tomb of Carlo Acutis independently. The tour continues with a short drive of about four kilometers outside Assisi to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. The guide shows the Porziuncola chapel inside, known for its Gothic frescoes and as the original home of the Franciscan order. Entrance fees to Santa Maria degli Angeli are included. The return coach ride to Florence takes about 1.5 hours, with arrival in the early evening. The package includes transportation by coach, entrance fees to the specified churches, a professional guide in Assisi, an expert multilingual escort, and the optional chocolate tasting if selected. Hotel pickup, meals, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Florence
Participants meet at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, located 5-10 minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella train station. After boarding the coach, the group departs Florence and travels south toward Assisi. The journey takes about 1.5 hours during which the guide provides information about the upcoming destinations.
60 min
Perugia
Perugia is the capital of Umbria, known for its medieval streets and hills. The tour leader accompanies travelers throughout the day, ensuring smooth coordination. The visit here marks the start of exploring Umbria’s landscape and history.
60 min
Duomo
Visitors have about 30 minutes of free time to see Perugia’s main landmarks independently. Highlights include Piazza IV Novembre with the Fontana Maggiore, the Perugia Cathedral (Duomo), and the Rocca Paolina, an underground fortress revealing parts of the city’s history. The surrounding medieval streets offer a chance to experience local atmosphere.
30 min
Eurochocolate Official Store
Perugia is famous for its chocolate and hosts Europe’s major chocolate festival, Eurochocolate. Visitors who choose the optional upgrade can stop at the Chocolate Museum to learn about the history of Perugian chocolate and sample some of its well-known products.
30 min
Assisi
The tour continues with a drive across the regional border to Assisi, a town situated below Mount Subasio. Assisi is recognized for its white buildings and churches and is associated with Saints Francis and Clare. There is an hour of free time for lunch before the guided tour begins. Local cuisine includes truffle pasta, vegetable soups, herbed meats, and nut-based desserts.
120 min
Assisi
Assisi’s hill was once called “Hill of Hell” because it served as a burial site for criminals. The name changed to “Hill of Paradise” after the Basilica of Saint Francis was founded. The town is known for its religious importance and historical character.
60 min
Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
An expert local guide leads a walking tour through Assisi’s medieval streets. The visit includes the Basilica of Saint Francis, which houses frescoes by Giotto, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini, and Cimabue, preserved within the church.
60 min
Basilica di Santa Chiara
After the guided tour, guests have about 45 minutes of free time to shop or relax in the main square. Visitors may also choose to visit the Basilica of Saint Clare independently. This church is dedicated to Saint Francis’ sister and contains the tomb of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint.
45 min
Santa Maria degli Angeli
The group travels about 10 minutes from Assisi’s center to this basilica, located approximately four kilometers away. The guide leads into the basilica and highlights the Porziuncola chapel inside. This small stone chapel was the home of Saint Francis and his followers and is decorated with Gothic frescoes.
45 min
Florence
After the day’s visits, the coach returns to Florence. The drive lasts about 1.5 hours, with arrival expected in the early evening.
120 min
Meeting point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
End point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Heart of Italy Day Trip: Perugia and Assisi from Florence
by Ciao Florence Tours Srl
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€186Overview
This full-day tour from Florence to the heart of Italy lasts about 11 hours. The meeting point is Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, near Santa Maria Novella train station. Participants board a fully equipped coach for a 1.5-hour drive to Perugia, the regional capital of Umbria, located in central Italy. Upon arrival, there is one hour of free time to explore Perugia independently. Visitors can walk through the medieval streets and see landmarks such as Piazza IV Novembre, the Fontana Maggiore fountain, the Perugia Cathedral (Duomo), and the Rocca Paolina underground fortress. An optional chocolate tasting is available at the Eurochocolate Official Store, where visitors can learn about Perugia’s chocolate tradition and sample local products. After Perugia, the coach travels to Assisi, a town at the foot of Mount Subasio. There is one hour of free time for lunch in Assisi before a guided two-hour walking tour of the town. The guide leads the group through Assisi’s medieval streets to the Basilica of Saint Francis, showing frescoes by Giotto and other notable artworks. Entrance fees to the Basilica of Saint Francis are included. After the guided tour, there is free time to visit the Basilica of Saint Clare and the tomb of Carlo Acutis independently. The tour continues with a short drive of about four kilometers outside Assisi to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. The guide shows the Porziuncola chapel inside, known for its Gothic frescoes and as the original home of the Franciscan order. Entrance fees to Santa Maria degli Angeli are included. The return coach ride to Florence takes about 1.5 hours, with arrival in the early evening. The package includes transportation by coach, entrance fees to the specified churches, a professional guide in Assisi, an expert multilingual escort, and the optional chocolate tasting if selected. Hotel pickup, meals, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Florence
Participants meet at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, located 5-10 minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella train station. After boarding the coach, the group departs Florence and travels south toward Assisi. The journey takes about 1.5 hours during which the guide provides information about the upcoming destinations.
60 min
Perugia
Perugia is the capital of Umbria, known for its medieval streets and hills. The tour leader accompanies travelers throughout the day, ensuring smooth coordination. The visit here marks the start of exploring Umbria’s landscape and history.
60 min
Duomo
Visitors have about 30 minutes of free time to see Perugia’s main landmarks independently. Highlights include Piazza IV Novembre with the Fontana Maggiore, the Perugia Cathedral (Duomo), and the Rocca Paolina, an underground fortress revealing parts of the city’s history. The surrounding medieval streets offer a chance to experience local atmosphere.
30 min
Eurochocolate Official Store
Perugia is famous for its chocolate and hosts Europe’s major chocolate festival, Eurochocolate. Visitors who choose the optional upgrade can stop at the Chocolate Museum to learn about the history of Perugian chocolate and sample some of its well-known products.
30 min
Assisi
The tour continues with a drive across the regional border to Assisi, a town situated below Mount Subasio. Assisi is recognized for its white buildings and churches and is associated with Saints Francis and Clare. There is an hour of free time for lunch before the guided tour begins. Local cuisine includes truffle pasta, vegetable soups, herbed meats, and nut-based desserts.
120 min
Assisi
Assisi’s hill was once called “Hill of Hell” because it served as a burial site for criminals. The name changed to “Hill of Paradise” after the Basilica of Saint Francis was founded. The town is known for its religious importance and historical character.
60 min
Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
An expert local guide leads a walking tour through Assisi’s medieval streets. The visit includes the Basilica of Saint Francis, which houses frescoes by Giotto, Pietro Lorenzetti, Simone Martini, and Cimabue, preserved within the church.
60 min
Basilica di Santa Chiara
After the guided tour, guests have about 45 minutes of free time to shop or relax in the main square. Visitors may also choose to visit the Basilica of Saint Clare independently. This church is dedicated to Saint Francis’ sister and contains the tomb of Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint.
45 min
Santa Maria degli Angeli
The group travels about 10 minutes from Assisi’s center to this basilica, located approximately four kilometers away. The guide leads into the basilica and highlights the Porziuncola chapel inside. This small stone chapel was the home of Saint Francis and his followers and is decorated with Gothic frescoes.
45 min
Florence
After the day’s visits, the coach returns to Florence. The drive lasts about 1.5 hours, with arrival expected in the early evening.
120 min
Meeting point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
End point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.