Assisi and Cortona Full Day Tour from Florence

Accompany us through the breathtaking hills of Tuscany as well as Cortona to uncover the artistic and architectural masterpieces of Cortona and Assisi. Book our Assisi and Cortona Full Day Tour from Florence.

Assisi is worldly famous for being the place of residence of the Saint Francesco. Let our guide lead you through the small alleyways of this medieval town and explain the fascinating life of St Francesco and St Chiara by retracing the places where they were born and grew up. You will be fascinated by the Basilica of St Francesco of Assisi, a key destination for pilgrims from all over the world, where you can admire the famous fresco cycle 'The Life of St Francis' by Giotto. We will then visit the Basilica of Santa Chiara, dedicated to the saint Chiara and containing her relics.

After having some free time to walk around and take in the beauty of this hilltop village. The tour continues with the visit of the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, where the Franciscan Order was born. You will have the opportunity to take some pictures as you stop by the most picturesque view in Umbria; Passignano Sul Trasimeno to then head to the last stop of the day: Cortona.

Cortona is a beautiful town built by the Etruscans on the top of a hill and is famous for its architectural wonders and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Cortona is also internationally known for the film 'Under the Tuscan Sun', you will get the opportunity to feel like you are trapped inside a movie!