Hi,
I will be in Orvieto with my family for a few days, and would like to spend a day seeing the area. Ideally I would like someone to drive us around, so we can relax and see some scenery, and maybe go to a winery. I found a tour guide who recommended a day trip to Perugia and Assisi, but it's very expensive (350 euros!!). Does anyone have a guide they recommend so I can shop around? I am also looking into renting a car, but am not sure I can do so from Orvieto for one day (also, this does not seem as relaxing as having someone else drive). Any advice on a relaxing day around the Orveito area? THANKS
Posted by
Oak Park, IL, United States
56 posts
No advice on relaxing closer to Orvieto but, Siena which is about 2 hours by train is definitely worth a trip.
Posted by
Sheboygan, Wisc., USA
934 posts
You could train to Assisi in 2 hrs.Neat town to visit.
Posted by
Hendersonville, NC
247 posts
Joy, from Orvieto you can take the bus to Bagnoregio (near Civita de Bagnoregio) I'm sure you have seen pictures of this place. It's perched on a pinnacle in a grand canyon...Italy's ultimate hill town (Rick Steves. The bus ticket is 4 euro round trip.
Joy, did you book a place to stay yet? If not check out Casa Selita B&B....it looks great and not a one bad review, it's beautiful!
Posted by
San Mateo, CA, USA
257 posts
We did Cortona as a day trip from Orvieto. Easily done on the train. It's an easy bus ride from the train station in Cortona-Camucia to the upper town.
Posted by
OP
Cleveland, Ohio
62 posts
Thank you everyone! I will be travelling with my 79 year old mother, so I can't pick a town with TOO many hills (eg Civita). We are staying at La Magnolia which sounds very nice. I just hope all ash clouds stay away!