Assisi Wine Journey

8:00 AM – Pick up in Rome (location tbd)

Set off early from Rome to maximize your day in the enchanting Umbrian countryside.

11:00 AM: Visit Assisi

Begin your journey in Assisi with an English-speaking guide to discover its UNESCO World Heritage marvels, notably the Basilica of San Francesco and Church of Santa Chiara. The Basilica of St. Francis, a dominant feature in Assisi’s skyline, offers a glimpse into medieval art with its upper and lower sections showcasing Giotto’s renowned frescoes, including the first perspective painting, and narrating St. Francis’ life. This saint, celebrated as Italy’s patron of peace, founded the Franciscan Order right in Assisi, making the city a key pilgrimage and artistic site.

Assisi, framed by Umbria’s hills and Monte Subasio’s forests, maintains its city-sanctuary essence, embodying a fusion of religion, history, and art. Visitors can witness the town’s religious significance through its connections with twin cities like Bethlehem and Santiago de Compostela and its role in hosting interfaith meetings.

Note: On Sundays and holidays, interior tours of St. Francis Basilica and S. Chiara are restricted. Guides will provide exterior explanations, and silent individual entry is allowed.

1:30 PM: Olive Oil Tasting and Organic Lunch at Colle della Pace Olive Farm

Delve into the art of olive oil production with a visit to Colle della Pace. Engage in a tasting session featuring three varieties of organic, extra-virgin olive oil. Then, enjoy a delightful organic lunch, composed of local specialties, fresh vegetables, and produce sourced straight from the farm’s garden. Afterward, take the time to relax beside the pool and enjoy a leisurely afternoon in a scenic gazebo, in the tranquil atmosphere of the Umbrian countryside.

Umbria, often referred to as the heartland of olive oil in Italy, stands out for its exceptional quality and rich ancient tradition of olive oil production, earning it the reputation as the country’s olive oil capital.

4:00 PM: Wine Tasting Experience and Tour of Tenuta Castelbuono

Discover the enchanting Tenuta Castelbuono and marvel at ‘The Carapace,’ an extraordinary example of living sculpture where art and winemaking come together. Uncover the history of the Lunelli family’s, iconic wine producers of Italy, transformation of the winery, including their collaboration with artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. Then, sample the estate’s celebrated Montefalco Rosso and Montefalco Sagrantino red wines, each renowned for their depth and complexity.

5:30 PM Return to Rome

Conclude your day with a comfortable journey back to Rome, carrying with you the beauty of Umbria’s historic and viticultural landscape. This carefully curated tour provides a day filled with cultural enrichment, historical insights, and oenological discovery, designed for the wine connoisseurs and grape aficionados.