Small-group or private Day Tour from Rome to visit Assisi.With a professional passionate guide you will enjoy a tour of Assisi and St. Francis Basilica, a truly wondrous and fascinating place. The birthplace of Saint Francis is an exceptional destination and you will get to visit St. Francis Basilica, S. Chiara Basilica and Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Assisi is famous for being the birthplace of Saint Francis, the patron saint of Italy and one of the most well-known saints in the world. Millions of pilgrims visit the city every year to follow in his footsteps but you do not have to be a devoted Catholic to enjoy a trip to this lovely town. Whether you are a history buff, art lover, foodie or just a fan of beautiful scenery and quaint hill towns, Assisi has plenty to offer.
The trip starts with a pick-up from your hotel by your friendly and expert driver-guide for the day. As you travel north through the beautiful countryside of Lazio and Umbria in a deluxe van, your personal cicerone will share fascinating stories and historical facts about your destination. Upon arrival in Assisi, the majestic Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli will greet you. Inside this massive church, you will find a small chapel, Porziuncula, which Saint Francis himself built and also is the place where he passed away in 1226.
After your visit at the Basilica, your driver will escort you to the city center of Assisi, where you will enjoy a few hours of independent sightseeing. Stroll the cobbled streets of this well-preserved medieval town and marvel at masterpieces like the gothic Basilica of Saint Clare or the Basilica di San Francesco, beautifully decorated by artists among the ranks of Cimabue and Giotto. When hunger sets in, we suggest a lunch at one of the traditional trattorias to enjoy the rustic cuisine and deep red wine typical for this region.
