About this tour
This 12-hour private tour from Rome explores three spiritual landmarks across Umbria's hill towns. You'll travel by comfortable minivan to Assisi, where a local guide walks you through medieval lanes and two major basilicas dedicated to St. Francis and St. Clare. The itinerary continues to Roccaporena and Cascia, tracing the life and legacy of St. Rita through her birthplace and the basilica containing her remains. A tour assistant accompanies you throughout, with free time built in for lunch.
Highlights
- Private minivan with driver and WiFi from Rome hotel
- Guided exploration of Assisi's mediaeval streets and twin basilicas
- Lower Basilica crypt and Upper Basilica of St. Francis
- Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and Porziuncola chapel
- Roccaporena: birthplace and personal sites of St. Rita
- Cascia Basilica and monastery housing St. Rita's body
- Free access to Blessed Charles Acutis shrine (subject to queue)
What to expect
Your driver collects you early from your Rome accommodation and drives you into Umbrian countryside. In Assisi, a 2-hour guided tour unpacks the two basilicas and narrow streets where St. Francis walked. You'll descend into the crypt and explore both levels at your own pace. After lunch (your choice, your cost), you continue south to smaller Roccaporena, visiting sites connected to St. Rita's life before reaching Cascia's imposing basilica. The shrine to Blessed Charles Acutis is accessible only if queues permit—it's free but unpredictable. Expect around eight hours of travelling and walking combined.
Good to know
The Lower Basilica and crypt close mid-February to early April. Bring comfortable walking shoes for steep mediaeval streets. Lunch isn't included; Assisi has plenty of trattorias. The tour is fully wheelchair accessible with adapted vehicles and facilities. Infants can use prams; specialised car seats available on request.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.