You will tour Orvieto, its 7 kms underground tunnels, majestic golden lily cathedral AND make biscotti in one of the caves!
Meeting with your profesional English-speaking driver and departure towards Orvieto: it's incredible how much a city can be a perfect fusion among Florence, Rome and Siena! Breath the vibrant atmosphere of the bourgeoisie and then move to one of the Etruscan caves of the city center.
Here Adriano's hands will knead with you the best Orvietans biscuits: let's ask the presence of almonds, sourdough and organic flour..the game is done!
Free time for a very good lunch (your expense).
Back to your accommodation.
Orvieto is a town of the region Umbria, situated on the flat summit of a large butte of volcanic tuff. The site of the city rises above the almost-vertical faces of tuff cliffs that are completed by defensive walls built of the same stone called Tufa. Orvieto was built originally in the Etruscan era, and it kept growing throughout the ages. It now has the looks of a medieval small town, but its still possible to understand its entire history by visiting the towns most important sites. Among the important sites to visit in Orvieto is the Duomo, one of the most magnificent youll ever see.
At the end of the tour, sit back, relax and enjoy your 2 hour drive back to your hotel in Rome. The duration of your tour is about 10 hours and you can expect to be back at your hotel around 6:00pm, depending on local traffic.
