Signature experience — Assisi
Perugia and chocolate
Duration
Full day
Price
From €560
Mercedes
Dedicated vehicle & chauffeur
From Assisi’s slopes up to Perugia’s ridge, the landscape sets the pace: the Etruscan acropolis above, cobbled medieval lanes in between, and cafés below where locals still trade stories of the 1540 salt war and a university chartered in 1308. Beneath Piazza IV Novembre, you slip by Porta Marzia and trace the 16th‑century Rocca Paolina, a fortress laid over an entire quarter. And yes, sweetness here is literal—cocoa beans, careful tempering, and recipes that shaped the 20th century.
For the day, your private driver in Umbria collects you at your Assisi hotel and takes the SS75 to Perugia (25 km, about 40 minutes) while you simply tour, taste, and linger. Start with heritage highlights and a coffee on Corso Vannucci, then head to the Casa del Cioccolato Perugina in San Sisto—pre‑booked for museum access, workshop, weekday production line, and Baci tasting. The Mercedes remains at your disposal, flexible for a detour to Deruta ceramics (12 km) or a quick photo stop at Porta Sole before the late‑afternoon return.
Your itinerary
- I
9:00 — Pick‑up at your Assisi hotel and drive via SS75 to Perugia (about 40 minutes).
- II
10:00 — Explore the historic core: Fontana Maggiore, San Lorenzo Cathedral, and Rocca Paolina’s underground galleries (1h30).
- III
12:15 — Espresso and light lunch near Corso Vannucci, then the view from Porta Sole (1h).
- IV
14:00 — Visit the Casa del Cioccolato Perugina in San Sisto with tasting and shop, return to Assisi around 17:00.
What’s included
- ✓ Dedicated French‑speaking driver
- ✓ Mercedes E‑ or V‑Class
- ✓ Hotel pick‑up included
- ✓ On‑site waiting and drop‑offs
Your chauffeur’s tip
Perugina’s production lines usually don’t run on weekends; book a weekday slot around 2 pm to catch the workshop in action and avoid the larger school groups in the morning.
Book this experience
Confirmed within 30 minutes · Fixed price quoted in advance