About this tour
Trade the motorway for a scenic nine-hour private drive from Florence to Rome, breaking the journey at two standout stops. Your local driver navigates you through Orvieto's hilltop cathedral and the precarious cliffside settlement of Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by footbridge. Along the way, duck into family-run wineries and trattorias if the mood strikes. You'll arrive at your Rome address with stories of Etruscan ruins, Renaissance art, and villages that feel suspended outside time.
Highlights
- Orvieto's Gothic cathedral dominating the volcanic plateau
- Civita di Bagnoregio's isolated footbridge crossing and eroding cliffs
- Local driver knowledge of Etruscan and Roman history
- Option to detour into regional wineries and family restaurants
- Drop-off at your exact Rome accommodation address
- Air-conditioned comfort across rolling Umbrian landscape
What to expect
You'll spend roughly nine hours in a private vehicle with an experienced local driver who knows the backroads and backstories. Two substantial stops break up the drive: first, Orvieto, where you'll have time to walk up to the cathedral and explore the medieval streets; second, Civita di Bagnoregio, a stark clifftop village where erosion has left only a narrow pedestrian bridge as entry. The driver can suggest—and arrange—stops at working wineries or local restaurants if you'd like to linger. The route itself winds through countryside dotted with Renaissance towns and Etruscan archaeology. You finish wherever you're staying in Rome.
Good to know
Bottled water and air-con are provided. Infant car seats available on request. The footbridge to Civita involves a steady walk downhill and back up; it's not strenuous but does require mobility. Prices exclude meals, winery tastings, and parking fees at stops. Phone ahead if you want specific restaurant or winery reservations.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.