From Rome - Assisi and Cascia Private Tour

Lazio, Rome



Take a private tour, visit Assisi, the city of St. Francis, and continue on to Cascia to discover the sanctuary of Santa Rita.

Highlights

  • Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with your tour host
  • Visit the Porziuncola where St. Francis would gather in prayer
  • Visit Roccaporena and the places of Santa Rita's life
  • Visit the Basilica of Santa Rita in Cascia, which houses her body

Description

Depart Rome on a journey to discover three holy sites in Umbria. A comfortable private minivan will pick you up from your hotel or apartment in Rome and take you to Assisi, the birthplace of San Francesco. You will visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the Porziuncola, a place of prayer. You will explore the medieval streets, the Basilica of St. Francis, and the Basilica of St. Clare. Finally, together with your tour assistant, you will go to the church that houses the body of the beatified Carlo Acutis. Since admission is free, entry will only be possible if waiting times allow it, depending on the number of visitors at the time. After the tour, you'll have free time to enjoy lunch. The tour will continue to Roccaporena, the birthplace of Saint Rita, where you will discover the places connected to her life, including her birthplace. Finally, you will reach Cascia, where you can visit the basilica that houses her body and the monastery dedicated to the 'Saint of the Impossible'.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or apartment in Rome Driver Tour attendant Admission to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi Admission to the Upper Basilica of San Francesco Admission to the Lower Basilica of San Francesco and to the Crypt Admission to the Basilica of Santa Rita in Cascia Access to the birthplace of Saint Rita Visit to the body of Blessed Carlo Acutis accompanied by your assistant (subject to attendance, as admission is free)

Excludes

Lunch Gratiuties

Important Information

  • Places of worship can only be accessed with covered shoulders and knees

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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