Cultural Vacations

Orvieto: Ancient Hilltowns & Etruscan Italy

4 Days, 3 Nights

Overview

Duration

4 Days, 3 Nights

Group Size

1-6

Destination

Orvieto

Vacation Type

Cultural Vacations

Pick Up

Bologna, Florence or Rome airports or Florence or Orvieto railway stations

Spend 4 magical days in Orvieto — one of Italy’s most historic hilltop towns, perched high above the Umbrian countryside. Explore medieval streets, Etruscan history, artisan shops, and breathtaking views — all with a private guide who handles the details so you can relax and enjoy.

This is the slower, deeper side of Italy — rich culture, small villages, local flavors, and timeless beauty around every corner.

Map of Orvieto Cultural Vacation

Itinerary

You’ll spend 3 nights in Orvieto with privately guided exploration of the historic city center, underground Etruscan sites, scenic overlooks, and nearby towns of Civita di Bagnoregio and Lake Bolsena.

This is customized for you — cultural touring without crowds or stress, with authentic food stops and hidden corners most tourists never find.

A complete, detailed day-by-day itinerary will be customized around your interests and finalized based on seasonality and opening schedules.

Sample Itinerary

  • Day 1: Check-in, lunch at a local restaurant and afternoon walk to explore the city. Aperitif followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Day 2: Breakfast. Explore Orvieto and the Duomo with a Private Guide. Lunch at a local restaurant time to explore local shops. Afternoon visit Orvieto Underground.
  • Day 3: Breakfast. Private boat tour of Lago di Bolsena and lunch on the lake. Afternoon visit to Civita di Bagnoregio.
  • Day 4: Breakfast, check out and drop off.

Accommodations

You’ll stay in a boutique property inside Orvieto’s historic center — surrounded by cobblestone streets, artisan wine shops, small cafés, and lively piazzas. It’s quiet, atmospheric, and all walkable — giving you the feeling of truly living inside an ancient Italian town, with comfort and modern amenities.

Dates & Pricing

This all-inclusive cultural vacation is available year-round, based on availability. Pricing is listed per person and includes accommodations, meals, wines, transportation, cooking classes and all guided touring.

Private: 2-6 persons

$3,450
per person

What's Included

  • Morning pick-up at Arezzo (1 hour from Florence), Orvieto, Perugia train stations or Florence, Bologna or Fiumicino airports
  • All transportation during your culinary course vacation
  • 3 nights accommodation in Orvieto
  • Market visits, wine and food tastings, tickets and tours
  • Return transportation to the train station or airport on the morning of the last day

Vacation Upgrades

Want to add hands-on Italian cooking classes before or after Orvieto?

Turn this cultural vacation into a full Italian culinary experience by upgrading to include 4 immersive cooking days with Chef Stefano on Monte Fumaiolo. We’ll customize everything for you — simply ask.

You can add on additional 4-day destinations like Val d’Orcia (Montalcino, Montepulciano, Siena), Florence or Bologna. Tell us where you’ve always dreamed of going — and we’ll design a custom extension to your itinerary.

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