The Origins of San Francesco. Assisi and Perugia Full Day Private Tour from Rome
The Origins of San Francesco. Assisi and Perugia Full Day Private Tour from Rome
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Embark on a captivating journey, tracing San Francesco's footsteps back in time. Immerse in echoing history, transported to the Middle Ages, unraveling the legacies of two revered saints. Traverse their sacred paths, reaching the monumental basilicas of Santa Chiara and San Francesco – testaments to faith and heritage.
These walls offer solace and a glimpse of history's touchstones. Witness the original Crucifix of San Damiano, where Francis found contemplative solace. The triumphant Christ depicted exudes palpable reverence. Murals, echoes of a bygone era, decorate the walls – crafted by masterful hands, guiding art toward the Renaissance's dawn.
As you tread this historical and devotional path, let enchantment unfurl. The aura of antiquity and sanctity embraces, as San Francesco's luminous footprints illuminate your journey.
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Rome
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeA tour Dedicated to discover the footsteps of St. Francis. Will start with the pick up from your hotel. Your Assistant tour will give all the informations regarding the cities that you will visit.Assisi
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAssisi, the symbolic city of San Francesco. A man who strips off all his clothes, goods to immerse himself completely in poverty.Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeYou will visit Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli with the Famous Porziuncola inside. A church within another church. A small Romanesque church that represents the heart of the sanctuary: the Porziuncola of Assisi. It is one of the first churches to have been restored by San Francesco. It is the place where God manifested himself to the Poverello of Assisi, the place of fraternity and forgiveness.San Damiano
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA place of peace San Damiano with its small church. A place where St. Francis often went to pray, and where St. Clare founded his order and spent most of his life.Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYour professional guide will take you to the Basilica of San Francesco walking through the medieval streets where you will immerse yourself completely in history.Centro Storico di Assisi
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYour personal tour assistant will show you the typical medieval streets of Assisi. One hour of free time for shooping and photos You will have the opportunity to learn about the traditions, the daily life of Assisi. He will advise you of the trattorias you have to delight in the typical Umbrian cuisinePerugia
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter Assisi We will move to the famous city of Perugia. Famous all over the world for chocolate and Baci Perugina, and its fair entirely dedicated to chocolate. Perugia is also a unique medieval city of its kind.Centro storico di Perugia
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYou can admire one of the wonderful views that this city can offer. Corso Vannucci, one of the most elegant streets in Italy, free from traffic, between the beauty of its buildings erected in various eras, the pleasure of its cafes and the wealth of its shops, leads to the fabulous Piazza 4 Novembre. Surrounded by the elegant Palazzo dei Priori, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the buildings overlooking the square. A the end your driver will be waiting for you to return to RomeRome
2 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAt the end of your tour Your driver will take you back to Rome
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Decus Italia