ASSISI E CASCIA

Discover Assisi and Cascia on this day trip from Rome. Stroll through Assisi's stone streets surrounded by colorful houses, see the St. Francis Basilica, and learn about Cascia's famous St. Rita. The tour starts from your hotel, a chance to spend a delightful day out of Rome to visit Umbria, one of the most picturesque regions of Italy rich in vineyards, olive trees and the famous hilltop villages. One of the most famous is Assisi, an Unesco World Heritage Site. The mystic town of Saint Francis, surrounded by its ancient walls, was built on the green slopes of Mount Subasio and with its colorful houses of stone and noble palaces provide beautiful views for memorable pictures (do not forget your camera). An interesting visit to St. Francis Basilica, with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue, and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. There is also the chance to visit the recently beatified Carlo Acutis. Umbria is the hometown of worldwide known saints; St. Francis the patron saint of Italy and founder of the Franciscan order, St. Clare founder of the order of St. Clare and equally famous St. Rita of Cascia. Born in Roccaporena in 1381, she is one of the most popular saints of the Catholic Church. Her related symbols are the roses. You will visit the house of Saint Rita and also the Basilica where her body is preserved. You may take a time for personal prayer.

Validity: from Apr 1st to October 31st
Duration: full day
Tour starts: 7 am
Departure days: Daily

Included:
-Transportation by air-conditioned minivan;
- Pick up and drop-off at hotel (inside the city center);
- Tour leader for the whole trip;
- Assisi local guide

Not included:
- Lunch;
- Gratuities