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Tour of Umbria II (Orvieto, Todi and Deruta)

Umbria, land of greenery and art, of villages and exceptional flavors. On this tour with driver we will take you to the discovery of Orvieto and its wonders. Then we will move to Todi, a charming village overlooking a breathtaking countryside and finally in Deruta, a small town devoted to the production of Maioliche in its ceramic factories. Art and food, views and craftsmanship, a perfect synthesis of the excellence hidden in this beautiful region. Are you ready for this amazing tour with driver in Umbria? Fasten your seatbelts.

Orvieto's jewels

We suggest to leave after breakfast from your villa/hotel for a journey through history, nature and handicraft. Orvieto is a unique city for its combination of nature and art. Your visit can start from the highest part of the town, the magnificent square of the Gothic cathedral of Orvieto. Then you can walk along the streets and admire the typical tuff houses. You will then reach Saint Patrick's well, a unique work of art in its genre.
After this suggestive tour it's time to have lunch in one of the traditional restaurants and taste the typical products of Umbria.

Between the alleys of Todi and the ceramics of Deruta

After having lunch in one of the typical restaurants in the town, the itinerary can move on to Todi, birth place of the famous medieval poet Jacopone da Todi. Walking along the town streets it is possible to admire beautiful monuments such as the Tempio di Santa Maria della Consolazione or Palazzo del Popolo, with its square overlooking the beautiful Umbrian countryside. The last town of the itinerary can be Deruta, where you can visit different Ceramics (Maiolica) workshops, so as to see Umbrian artisans at work, producing and decorating beautiful objects.
A really interesting and educational experience, on one of the oldest and most successful craft techniques!

Duration of the itinerary: 8/9 hours.

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