Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Charming Orvieto

Escape the City to Explore a Medieval Setting Visit one of Italy’s most stunning Gothic churches in a striking hilltop medieval city. Journey through the Italian countryside to Orvieto, one of Umbria’s most prized destinations. A steep, winding road creates a dramatic entrance to this medieval city, home to world-famous vineyards and the Orvieto Cathedral, one of Italy’s most spectacular Gothic cathedrals featuring an ornate facade of rainbow-colored murals and intricate mosaics. Its interior includes detailed frescoes, including Signorelli’s masterpiece Last Judgement , said to have inspired similar work in the Sistine Chapel. After a lunch of local cuisine in a beautiful 14th-century building, enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral to take in all its splendor. Then, stroll through the town at your leisure to find boutiques selling artisan handcrafts from the area, including pottery and Pinocchio dolls. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 ho