Cascia was the home of Saint Rita. After her dedication in 1900, a large shrine was built in Cascia, which is still an important place of pilgrimage, and the house where she was born is open to public.

Duration

11 Hours

Description

The modern territory of Cascia was a Roman settlement , destroyed in the 1st century BC by an earthquake. In the middle ages, it became a feudal center. And then it became a papal town until the unification of Italy in 1860. Visit the beautiful Cascia and Roccaporena, to discover the life of the famous Saint

Your tour driver can suggest to you some great, typical restaurants in the area for lunch. After, you’ll go to Roccaporena, Santa Rita’s birthplace in 1381. Here you can visit some places associated with the Saint, such as her native house, the miraculous rose garden, the church where she was baptized, and the so-called “Scoglio” — a cliff which the Saint used to climb to pray.

From Roccaporena, your private tour driver, will take you back to your hotel in Rome, while you enjoy the beautiful scenery.

A visit to the Basilica of St. Francis is definitely a must. It’s also the resting place of the famous Saint, Francis. Hence the Basilica’s name. Beautiful, historical and religious location, that became a UNESCO world heritage site in 2000. Visit the Basilica of Santa Chiara next! Built around the church that housed the remains of St. Francis first.

If time permits we can drive up to the Eremo delle Carceri, a small hermitage on top of a Mountain in Umbria. On the way back to Rome enjoy a final stop in the town of Santa Maria degli Angeli (Saint Mary of the Angels) to see another beautiful basilica. Where the Franciscan movement first started!

What's included

• Hotel or other pick-up/drop off
• Air-conditioned vehicle and private highly entertaining English speaking tour driver
• Bottled water
• Vehicle Expenses (fuel, toll, city pass etc.)

Not Included

• Meals & Tickets
• Gratuities