Validity: from April 1st to October 31st
Departure days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Language tour: English, Spanish
On request with supplement € 30 per person (max 2 fees): French, Portuguese
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 popul... more
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. The "Rocca Albornoziana" houses 6 towers, beautiful frescoes and the National Museum. The 14th century Ponte delle Torri or Bridge of Towers is built on the remains of a Roman aqueduct and stretches across a gorge towards the Rocca. Spoleto kept the 1st century Ponte Sanguinario, "Roman Blood Bridge" Back to Rome at 7 pm approximately, drop off at your Hotel.
Rates per Group in euro vat included (max 6 people per minivan): 1-6 people: € 660
Fee per person from the 7th participant on € 140
Included:
Pick-up and drop-off at hotel, transportation by air-conditioned minivan, tour assistant for the whole trip
Not included:
Lunch; Gratuities
