Baracci Autonoleggio | Arezzo, Assisi and Cortona Tours

Description: about two hours to reach Assisi, after leading the first hour to the south, east bend going to touch the Lake Trasimeno where there are three small islands called: is. Polvese (private), is. Maggiore, is. Minor graze Passignano also very characteristic. From this point we see Cortona, yet tens of minutes in the hills surrounded by olive trees, just left behind the city of Perugia, opens our eyes to the wide view of Mount Subasio, or the majestic mountains, where Assisi is only one of villages that for centuries are now friends. A short stop in Santa Maria degli Angeli, then run ... to discover one of the most precious treasures of Italy.
Length: 10 hours
Departure: 9 a.m. - recommended
Detailed description: Assisi does not need to be advertised is a charming village is an important destination for religious tourism, the Basilica of St. Francis stands up for the rest of the country, which remains always of extraordinary beauty, the more right now that the restoration work, after the terrible earthquake of 1997 which seriously damaged most of the buildings are completed. Built on two levels, the basilica is home to the lower floor of the saint's relics. Santa Chiara is the second church in order of importance. Santa Maria degli Angeli is the town just before the imposing cathedral in Assisi where you will find a smaller church called just Porziuncola. Cortona is the other village on the edge of the Val di Chiana from which you can dominate the homonymous valley and a view of Lake Trasimeno. The advantage of this charming village in recent years has drawn from the writing of the book "Under the Tuscan Sun" is undeniable. The film shot on the spot and has therefore strengthened permanently so successful. However, if Frances Mays chose to set his story and therefore to buy a house there, will also be a reason. Those who opt for this tour can accept it without resorting to tricks of any kind.