Rome: Cascia and Spoleto Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG197686-307168
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
1 days
Description
A guided tour through the region of Umbria, where you will visit one of its most beautiful and visited places of worship and join in the spirituality of this mystical place.
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. At the conclusion of your day, you will be returned to Rome at approximately 7:00PM.
Highlights
- Spend your afternoon in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Spoleto in Umbria
- Visit the Basilica and Monastery of St. Rita of Cascia
- See the Rocca Albornoziana complete with its 6 towers
Guiding languages
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
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up from from your hotel, accommodation, apartment and Bed & Breakfast within the city center (within the Aurelian Walls).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
