Orvieto, Civita di Bagnoregio & Winery Private Day Trip from Rome
Escape the city on a memorable journey through Umbria’s historic towns to taste fine local wines
Looking for the perfect, peaceful day away from the bustle and excitement of Rome? Then set off into the Umbrian countryside with your own private driver and uncover the gentle charms of this stunning part of Italy. Wander the magical streets of the “Dying City” of Civita di Bagnoregio, discover the rich heritage and wonderful food of medieval Orvieto, and visit a much-loved local winery to taste the finest wines the region has to offer. It's the ideal way to see Umbria from Rome!
- Door-to-door service from Rome
- Discover the charms of Umbria
- Civita di Bagnoregio
- Explore the "Dying City"
- Wander quiet, car-free streets
- Orvieto
- Peek inside the Duomo
- Narrow streets and boutique shops
- St Patrick's Well
- Free time for a delicious lunch
- Visit a much-loved local winery
- Umbrian wine tasting experience
- Return to Rome
- An idyllic day in Umbria!
Begin your day the easy way as your friendly private driver picks you up from your hotel in Rome. In a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you'll relax as they drive you through the countryside to Civita di Bagnoregio—a once-powerful fortress town trapped in time and perched on top of a hill overlooking the fields of Umbria. Next, head to to the small, vibrant city of Orvieto, where you can explore its medieval roots and find a great local restaurant to sample its famous cuisine.
After enjoying free time in both towns, it's onward to a popular local winery where you'll tour the cellars and sample a curated selection of fine regional wines. Your driver will be waiting to take you back to your Rome hotel in time for a late evening in the Eternal City.
Umbria Towns & Wine Tasting Private Tour Description
Your 11-hour day trip from Rome includes:
Door-to-door service from your Rome hotel
Private, air-conditioned transportation
Your own friendly, English-speaking driver for the day
Visit to Civita di Bagnoregio with free time to enjoy the town
Visit to Orvieto with free time for exploring and lunch (not included)
Wine tour and tastings at a much-loved Umbrian winery
Door-to-Door Service
Your day will begin in your hotel in Rome, where your friendly local driver will pick you up in a luxury climate-controlled vehicle. Throughout the day, your vehicle will be on hand to take you wherever you need to go in VIP style!
After just a short drive north of Rome, you'll come to our first hidden gem of the day, the town of Civita di Bagnoregio.
Forgotten Charms of Civita di Bagnoregio
After being dropped off near to the walkway that takes you into Civita di Bagnoregio, and you'll be given the freedom to explore this incredible hilltop town. So, what is so special about it? Believe it or not, this once prosperous medieval fortress town now counts only 14 permanent residents! Dubbed the "Dying City", take stroll through its car-free streets and feel like you've stepped into a different era.
This place is true photographer's dream, with quiet side streets and enchanting stone buildings that date back centuries. After plenty of free time to enjoy the town, stroll back down the walkway to meet your driver, ready to set off towards Orvieto.
Please be aware that a city fee of €5 must be paid locally at Civita di Bagnoregio.
Cobbled Streets and Vibrant Culture in Orvieto
Orvieto is a small city perched high upon a volcanic tuff midway between Rome and Florence. Its history dates back to medieval times and the incredible Old Town area still holds much of the same architecture and atmosphere as it has done for generations. After being dropped of by your driver, you'll have free time to discover this wonderful city for yourself.
Stroll through narrow streets, beautiful churches, and historic monuments, then take a peek inside the Orvieto Duomo that dominates the Old Town. Orvieto has some excellent boutique shops where you can buy some souvenirs, and you'll also have plenty of time to enjoy a delicious lunch. With Umbria being famed for its great Italian food, the choice of tasty restaurants are plentiful and our team will be happy to reserve one of their favorite places if you'd like to experience a typical trattoria in the town.
Umbrian Wine Tasting Experience
After filling up on some delicious local delicacies, it's time for wine! Your driver will take you to a popular nearby winery, where you'll enjoy a private tour of the cellars, learn about the importance of wine in the region, and see the methods used to produce it. Once you're all clued up on Umbrian wine, you'll then get to enjoy some of the finest wines the region has to offer as part of a curated wine tasting with a local expert.
After you've feasted your senses throughout the day and run down the battery on your phone, your driver will deliver you back safely to your accommodation in Rome in time for the evening.
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Leave a reviewSpectacular day trip!
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Umbria was astonishingly beautiful and we had a wonderful adventure exploring Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio. The wine tasting experience was delightful, too. Spectacular from start to finish!
Fantastic wine tasting and tour
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My husband and I had a great time on this tour. the wine tasting was fantastic and we really enjoyed driving around and enjoying the views. This was a great day trip, thanks to the roman guy!
Charming trip, amazing wine
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We absolutely loved this wine tour and Umbria was so charming. It made a great day trip as part of our trip to Rome and the wine was fantastic! I hope I'll have the chance to take another day trip with the Roman Guy soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Since you will be walking around on your feet for the day, please wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen if you are coming in the summertime. Bring some euro coins for ticket entry to Civita di Bagnoregio.
Is a guide included on this day trip?
No, but a personal, private driver is included for the entire day, as well as hotel pick-up & drop off.
Is lunch and wine included in the price of this day trip?
Lunch is not included on this day trip, but we do have a beautiful wine-tasting organized for you toward the end of the day. The wine-tasting is included in the price of the tour!
I'd love to go on this tour, but it's kind of last minute. What should I do?
If you are trying to make a booking up to 2 weeks in advance the website will show no availability. Feel free to contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you. If your party is larger than 7 participants, please contact us.
Are there any extra fees to be paid on the day of my tour?
A €5 city entrance fee is charged at Civita di Bagnoregio. This is not included in the price of the tour.
What to bring?
Since you will be walking around on your feet for the day, please wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen if you are coming in the summertime. Bring some euro coins for ticket entry to Civita di Bagnoregio.