Orvieto is one of the most striking, memorable and enjoyable hill towns in central Italy. Less than 90 minutes from Rome, Orvieto sits majestically high above the valley floor atop a big chunk of ...

Dangle silently for 40 minutes as you glide over the glacier from France to Italy. (Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli/Rick Steves’ Europe) By Rick Steves UPDATED: May 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM CST ...

by Rick Steves, April 14, 2025 | A visit to Orvieto rewards you with a perfectly preserved and traffic-free world highlighted by a colorful cathedral and some of Italy's best wine.