Umbria tour: a land of art and spirituality

Let yourself be enchanted by the stunning natural and spiritual landscape of Umbria, visiting the places where Francis of Assisi once lived. With your private driver, set off from Florence and drive through the rolling hills covered with olive groves to Passignano sul Trasimeno, a mediaeval fishing town overlooking Lake Trasimeno. Continue to Perugia, with its travertine walls, the Palazzo dei Priori, the Cathedral and the iconic Fontana Maggiore. After a walk around the city, drive to the foot of Monte Subasio, below the hillside town of Assisi. Admire the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, which encompasses the buildings of the Franciscan convent. Arrive in the centre of Assisi and visit the town's artistic, civil and religious monuments: the Basilica of Saint Clare, an example of Italian Gothic architecture, the Renaissance Chiesa Nuova, Francis' paternal home, and the Roman Temple of Minerva. Then step inside the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a treasure trove of art, culture and spirituality: be enchanted by the fresco cycles by Cimabue, Giotto, Simone Martini and Lorenzetti, taking in their power and beauty. Immerse yourself in a place filled with grace, which the world's major religions have chosen as a symbol of peace and brotherhood.