Visit the historic center of Assisi and learn the story of its patron saint, St. Francesco of Assisi.
Now the site of many a pilgrimage, Assisi is linked in legend with its native son, St. Francis. The gentle saint founded the Franciscan order and shares honours with St. Catherine of Siena as the patron saint of Italy. He is remembered by many, even non-Christians, as a lover of nature (his preaching to an audience of birds is one of the legends of his life).
You will marvel at the sight of the Convent of Santa Chiara, where our guide will explain in details its history, and then continue through the countryside of Umbria in Orvieto.
The city is populated since Etruscan times and was a major centre of their civilization. The Gothic cathedral is one of the major sights: the façade is particularly striking and includes some remarkable sculpture.
After visiting the cities, relax on your ride back to Rome through the gorgeous Umbrian countryside.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Driver/guide
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Tips and gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
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The meeting point is in front of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi hotel in Piazza della Repubblica
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Duomo di Orvieto
Orvieto Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Orvieto; Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) is a large 14th-century Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and situated in the town of Orvieto in Umbria, central Italy. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Todi, it has been since 1986 that of the Diocese of Orvieto-Todi. Travel time from Rome is about 3 hours
Duration: 6 hours
2
Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Conventual in Assisi, a town in the Umbria region in central Italy, where Saint Francis was born and died. It is a Papal minor basilica and one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. With its accompanying friary, Sacro Convento, the basilica is a distinctive landmark to those approaching Assisi. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000. Travel time to Rome is about 3 hours.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please provide your accommodation’s information at the time of booking (name, address)
• The day before we'll send a mail with exact pick up time
• The experience starts with a minimun of two participants
