A warm welcome to the very first blog at Stefano Rome Tours. We hope to be blogging about a variety of things and would also like to help you familiarise yourselves with all the services that we offer. Obviously we specialise in tours, mainly of Rome and the nearby regions, and to start off we are going to introduce you to a lesser known tour, namely the one-day Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoreggio Tour. Both these small towns lie to the north of Rome, close to Bolsena Lake.
Orvieto
After picking everyone up, we will take the 2-hour drive to Orvieto. This small city can be found on one of the most dramatic sites in Europe, as it is located on the flat summit of a large hill of volcanic tuff. It also has an elevation of 325 metres, sitting above an almost vertical cliff face. The centre point of the city is the 14th century Duomo, or cathedral, with its spectacular façade that took more than 300 years to complete. It was constructed under the orders of Pope Urban IV and is also home to the San Brizio Chapel, where you can see some amazing frescoes by Fra Angelico and Signorelli. After touring the Duomo, you can choose to take the 248 steps to the bottom of St. Patrick’s Well, which was built during Pope Clement VII time, as it was thought that Orvieto’s only military weakness was its lack of self-sufficiency in water. Be aware though, at the bottom of the well there is only water! About this time it will be lunchtime, and several great restaurants can be found in the city, especially as it is a member of Cittaslow, the slow food movement in Italy, so you can expect to have a truly enjoyable lunch. After lunch there will be time to browse the centre and pop into the ceramic shops, or even do a spot of wine tasting, as this area is also well known for its local white wine production.
Civita di Bagnoreggio
Civita is a tiny hill community that once belonged to the nearby village of Bagnoreggio. Originally founded by the Etruscans, it is now only accessible by a 500-metre uphill footbridge. The walk is well worth it, but please bear in mind the walk, if you plan to take the tour! There is of course no traffic here, but there is a small selection of delightful shops, some ancient architecture and some amazing views of the surrounding area.
Tour Highlights
Orvieto Cathedral :: San Brizio Chapel :: St. Patrick’s Well :: Splendid panoramic views from Civita
Pick up time: approximately 8.00am
Return time: approximately 4.30pm
Full tour details can be found here: http://www.stefanorometours.com/tours/orvieto-civitabagnoregio/
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