About this tour
A 10-hour private loop through three remarkable hilltop settlements in Umbria and southern Tuscany, departing Florence. Visit Orvieto's magnificent cathedral and Renaissance frescoes, walk the narrow footbridge to the Etruscan-founded village of Civita di Bagnoregio perched above eroded clay valleys, then explore Pitigliano's tufa-carved streets and Jewish heritage. Your driver-guide navigates backroads between stops; lunch sourced locally at your own pace.
Highlights
- Orvieto's duomo: one of Italy's finest Gothic facades and interiors
- Civita di Bagnoregio: 270-metre pedestrian bridge to ancient hilltop hamlet
- Pitigliano's tufa cliffs and narrow mediaeval lanes carved from volcanic rock
- Etruscan and Renaissance art spanning two millennia
- Tuscan countryside drives and rural lunch stops
- Private vehicle throughout, hotel pickups included
What to expect
You'll depart your Florence hotel early and travel south through rolling countryside toward Umbria. Orvieto occupies your first hours—expect steep cobbled streets, crowds near the duomo, and ample time to absorb its interior gilded chapels and frescoes. After a break for lunch (your choice of local trattorias or packed options), you'll drive to Civita di Bagnoregio and cross its slender footbridge on foot, entering a near-abandoned village suspended above clay badlands. The final stop is Pitigliano, where narrow tufa-carved passages and Renaissance palaces reveal its unique Jewish quarter history. All three towns reward slow walking.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes for steep cobbles and the footbridge to Civita. Lunch is self-funded—budget accordingly and discuss dietary requirements when booking. Weather can change rapidly; bring a light layer. Minimum two travellers required; groups capped at eight. Infants can sit on laps or use specialised seats if pre-arranged.
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