Highlights
- Visit Roccaporena, where Santa Rita da Cascia was born
- Visit the Basilica and Monastery of St. Rita of Cascia
- See the Rocca Albornoziana complete with its 6 towers
- See the 14th century Ponte delle Torri (Tower Bridge)
- See the Cathedral of Spoleto
Description
Umbria is the hometown of famous saints St. Francis (the patron saint of Italy and founder of the Franciscan order), St. Clare (the founder of the order of St. Clare), and the equally famous St. Rita of Cascia. Born in Roccaporena in 1381, St. Rita was one of the most popular saints of the Catholic Church, with her related symbols being roses and figs. The Basilica was built in 1937 and consecrated in 1947, and the monastery where she lived for forty years was rebuilt in the 18th century and houses the nuns of the Augustinian community.
In between your exploring of the history of Umbria, you will have free time for lunch in a typical restaurant, and you may also choose to utilize this time off for personal prayer. Your trip then continues to Spoleto, a gorgeous Middle Ages uphill town in which you will discover Etruscan and Roman Age buildings such as a theater and the amphitheater which are located in the upper village.
The Rocca Albornoziana houses 6 towers, a number of beautiful frescoes and the National Museum. The 14th century Ponte delle Torri, or 'Bridge of Towers', is built on the remains of a Roman aqueduct, and stretches across a gorge towards the Rocca.
Includes
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Pick-up and drop off at your hotel (inside the city center)
Tour assistant for the whole trip
Entrances to places of worship
Excludes
Lunch
Tips
Important Information
- Please note, this tour operates rain or shine
- There are no refunds for missed or delayed flights, buses, trains etc
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- This tour can be changed without notice due to weather and traffic
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
