Highlights
- Travel in a minivan with your driver and tour host
- Visit the Porziuncola where St. Francis would gather in prayer
- Visit the body of the beatified Carlo Acutis
- 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 sacred sites in Umbria. A comfortable 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 Santa Chiara. 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, and 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 assistant for the entire tour duration
Admission to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
Admission to the Upper Basilica of San Francesco every day
Admission to the Lower Basilica of St. Francis and to the Crypt
Admission to the Basilica of Santa Rita
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
Gratuities
Important Information
- Places of worship are only accessible with covered shoulders and knees
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
