Cascia, a small village in central Italy. In the middle of the countryside. It's most famous for being the birth place of Holy Rita. A Saint, pillar in modern day Catholicism, an inspiration to many.
Your private tour driver will give you a wonderful introduction on the most interesting facts about this town to you and give you some free time to explore the area. Cascia was the home of Saint Rita, who was born in the nearby commune of Roccaporena in 1381; she also died there in 1457.
Here you can visit some places associated with the Saint, such as her native house, the miraculous rose garden, the church where she was baptized. The Sanctuary and the Rock are the main and unmissable “attractions” here in Roccaporena.
From Roccaporena, your private tour driver, will take you back to your hotel in Rome, while you enjoy the beautiful scenery.
At the end of this private day, your driver will take you back to Rome on a pleasant trip in the Country landscapes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ An informative and entertaining private tour driver
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Meals and Entrance Fees
✖ Gratuities (at client's discretion)
Pickup Locations
1. Borgo Noci Querceto
2. Bed and Breakfast Romano's Cheap Stylish Rooms
3. San Pietro Rooms 84
4. Maalot Roma - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
5. La Borghesiana Romana
6. Hotel Domus Termini
7. Hotel Madison Roma
8. Hotel Mirti
9. Hotel La Place
10. Ciao Fatti
11. Vertex Suite
12. Casa Santa Sofia
13. DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti
14. Hotel Alex Square
15. Hotel Il Campo Marzio
16. Monastero dei Santi
17. Giorgio B&B
18. Piave 41
19. Massimi City Garden
20. Room Mate Filippo
Additional Info: We pick up and drop off travelers in any requested location in Rome
Itinerary
1
Cascia
This tour includes a visit of the most iconic and historical locations in Italy. Cascia is not only associated with the famous Saint, Holy Rita from Cascia, but it was the home of the Roman settlement of Carsulae, destroyed in the 1st century BC by an earthquake. In the middle ages, it was annihilated by the Byzantines and the Lombards, and was later an estate of land held on condition of feudal service for the Trinci family. It was occupied by papal troops in the 15th century, and thenceforth, it was a papal town until the unification of Italy in 1860.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Cascia was the home of Saint Rita, who was born in the nearby commune of Roccaporena in 1381; she also died there in 1457. After her dedication in 1900, a large shrine was built in Cascia, which is still an important place of pilgrimage, and the house where she was born may still be visited.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Roccaporena, Santuario di S. Rita
Here you can visit some places associated with the Saint, such as her native house, the miraculous rose garden, the church where she was baptized, and the so-called “Scoglio” — a cliff which the Saint used to climb to pray. The Sanctuary and the Rock are the main and unmissable “attractions” here in Roccaporena.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Monastero di Santa Rita da Cascia
After Holy Rita's dedication in 1900, a large shrine was built in Cascia, which is still an important place of pilgrimage, and the house where she was born may still be visited.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress comfortable casual
• During the day, you'll hear your private tour driver's fun explanations on what you will see. He will assist and guide you through the day, but will not enter sites directly with you.
