The real Italy, far away from the modern highways and large cities, where small ancient villages are waiting to be discovered in the heart of the Umbrian countryside. Assisi is an oasis of art and architecture and home of San Francesco one of Italy's most loved saints.

Leaving Rome in a northerly direction, you will cross the valley of the Tevere, before taking the Via Flaminia near to the medieval village of Orte with it's etruscan origins. You will pass typical medieval villages such as Spoleto, the ancient capital of the `Ducato Longobardo', Trevi, Foligno, Spello, before arriving in Assisi at around 10.30-11.00 am. You will then start your walk with our guide through the narrow streets of the village to see the church of Santa Chiara, the site where St Francis was born and then on to see the house where he spent the first years of his life. You will then proceed to see the Piazza del Comune (Town Hall square) with the Palazzo del Popolo (people's palace) and the Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva. Then, near to the ancient city walls you will see the Basilica of San Francesco which is internally decorated with frescoes from the 12th and 13th centuries. Now you will rejoin the coach and go to a typical local family-run restaurant situated in a characteristic farmhouse where you will sample the local delicacies of the area. After lunch you will then proceed with the coach to Santa Maria degli Angeli to visit the chapel of Porziuncola and the site where St Francis died in 1226. The return journey will be via Perugia and Todi (approx 180 km) to arrive in Rome at around 5.30/6.00 pm and then return to, or nearby your Hotel.

*N.B.: Entrance into churches requires appropriate attire (no shorts, miniskirts or uncovered shoulders)

Price per person:
93 Euro
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Departure Time:

From Hotel: 6:30 / 7:15 am

From Agency: 7:30 am

Monday, Thursday, Saturday - From 1st March to 31st October

Monday and Friday - From 1st Nov. to 28th Feb. (minimum 6 persons) Full day

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