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Full Day Guided Historical Tour of Cascia and Assisi

About this experience

A spiritual and artistic journey on the life of Saint Rita da Cascia like the Monastero historical place where Saint Rita lived 40 years as an Augustinian nun and where she died, in 1457, at the age of 76.
Then The Basilica on the Sant'Agostino hill and built with the donations of benefactors, even the smallest ones, the Basilica of Santa Rita is a project that the Blessed Mother Fasce strongly wanted in order to welcome the devotees in the city of the Saint of impossible cases.then we will move along the roads traveled by San Francesco to Assisi.it is a hill town in Umbria, where he was born in 1181. The basilica of San Francesco is an imposing church on 2 levels consecrated in 1253. The 13th century frescoes that portray the life of St. Francis have also been attributed, among others, to Giotto and Cimabue. The crypt houses the stone sarcophagus of the saint.

Attention :
In case of standard tour booking, with single participant, the tour confirmation will be sent four days before.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr

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Time on the tour12 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

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Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Tour escort for the whole trip
  • Pick-up and Drop-off at hotel

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Other languages: 30,00€ / person

Itinerary and highlights

The cloistered monastery is the historical place where Saint Rita lived for 40 years as an Augustinian nun. Today it is possible to visit these places and pray near the Solemn Bank.

The Basilica, the Lower Basilica, the Monastery and the Penitentiary belonging to the complex of the Sanctuary of Santa Rita da Cascia The church of San Francesco. The former church of Sant'Antonio Abate, originally from the fifteenth century but restructured and modified in the Baroque period, which inside preserves two cycles of frescoes from the fifteenth century. The church of Santa Maria della Visitazione, an ancient collegiate church of Santa Maria, of Lombard origin, but heavily remodeled following the damage caused by the earthquakes. Inside there is a wooden crucifix from the 1400s. The church of Sant'Agostino, with frescoes from the Umbrian and Perugian schools. Palazzo Carli, seat of the "Tranquillo Graziani" municipal library Palazzo Frenfanelli, seat of the Municipality of Cascia Palazzo Santi, seat of the homonymous Civic Museum. Roman temple of Villa San Silvestro The hamlet of Roccaporena, the birthplace of Santa Rita Chiavano plateau.
Local product tasting.

The basilica is made up of two superimposed churches, one lower and one upper, linked to two different construction phases: the first linked to the Umbrian Romanesque, of Lombard derivation, the second linked to the French Gothic style. In both cases, the interior decoration is extraordinary

La Basilica di Santa Chiara
La Chiesa Nuova
La Cattedrale di San Rufino
L’Anfiteatro Romano
La Rocca Maggiore
La Piazza del comune

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • The Italian Dreams Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 9+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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