About this tour
A 10-hour private drive from Rome to Assisi, the medieval heart of Umbria steeped in Franciscan heritage. Your driver drops you at this hilltop town where you'll encounter Giotto's frescoes in the Basilica of St. Francis, wander Piazza del Comune's cobbled squares, and visit the serene monasteries where St. Francis and St. Clare once walked. The journey covers 150 kilometres each way, leaving your afternoon free to explore at your own pace and eat among the town's local trattorias.
Highlights
- Giotto frescoes in St. Francis Basilica
- Piazza del Comune medieval architecture and layout
- San Damiano Monastery where Canticle of Creatures was written
- Santa Chiara Basilica with saint's relics in crypt
- Lunch at local Umbrian restaurants in historic centre
- Private air-conditioned minivan for 1–8 passengers
- Driver waits; you explore town independently
What to expect
You'll depart Rome early morning with a private driver who handles the 150-kilometre journey. Once in Assisi, you're free to structure your own itinerary around the major religious sites, all clustered within the old town's walkable streets. The Basilica of St. Francis dominates—its interior is cool and contemplative, the art exceptional. Piazza del Comune buzzes with locals and visitors. San Damiano feels quieter, more intimate. Allow time to sit on a terrace, eat pasta with local truffle or wild boar ragù, and simply absorb the town's medieval rhythm before the return drive to Rome.
Good to know
All four main sites are free to enter. San Damiano closes midday (10 a.m.–12 p.m.). Bring comfortable shoes; streets are steep and uneven. Your driver provides bottled water and climate control during travel. Lunch and gratuities are your own expense. Prams and child seats available.
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