Live the unique experience traveling the Region of Umbria, to visit one of its most beautiful and visited places of worship and join in the spirituality of this mystical place. Umbria is the hometown of worldwide known saints; St. Francis the patron saint of Italy and founder of the Franciscan order, St. Clare founder of the order of St. Clare and equally famous St. Rita of Cascia. born in Roccaporena in 1381, she is one of the most popular saints of the Catholic Church. Her related symbols are roses and figs.
The Basilica was built in 1937 and consecrated in 1947. The Monastery where she lived for forty years was rebuilt in the 18th Century and houses the nuns of the Augustinian community. Free time for lunch (not included) in a typical restaurant; you may also take this time off for personal prayer.The trip continues to Spoleto, a gorgeous Middle Ages uphill town; Etruscan and Roman Age buildings such as a theatre and an amphitheatre are located in the upper village.
Cascia and Spoleto from Rome: - Full Day Tour Cascia and Spoleto
- Tour-Assistant for the whole trip
Services: – Roccaporena, was born Santa Rita da Cascia
– Visit the Basilica and Monastery of St. Rita of Cascia
– Visit Spoleto
Duration: 10 hours
Minivan max 6/7 people
Pickup included
First stop of the tour for breakfast and and quick visit to the Roman underground aqueduct
Roccaporena is a hamlet of the municipality of Cascia (from which it is about 6 kilometres), located more than 700 metres high and set in a splendid natural setting. For years it has been a pilgrimage destination, since it is here that Saint Rita was born in 1381, whose life and works are celebrated here in many places and in many different ways. Here you can learn about the house where she was born, the church where she got married, the rock of Santa Rita, the place where she prayed.
Visit the Basilica and Monastery of St. Rita of Cascia , St. Rita was one of the most popular saints of the Catholic Church, with her related symbols being roses and figs. The Basilica was built in 1937 and consecrated in 1947, and the monastery where she lived for forty years was rebuilt in the 18th Century and houses the nuns of the Augustinian community.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
- Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations in the city center - The address must to be provided on the reservation. - Please contact customer services one day before the tour to confirm the pickup time. - Please wait in the hotel lobby or outside your accommodation 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
• Casual and comfortable clothing recommended (jeans, sportswear, sneakers) • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Please contact the supplier one day before to confirm pickup time Local supplier Welcome Italy: Head Office (from 10am to 7pm on Monday to Friday) +39 0687772364 / +39 0687760030 Emergency +39 3890055460 or +39 3208216235 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time