Overview

Enjoy a day exploring the beauties that the Umbria region has to offer.
Umbria is known as "the green heart of Italy", and it is thanks to its scenery and its natural excellence that has earned this title.

In this fullday with a private English speaking driver you’ll visit
Assisi town and a Gourmet Lunch and Wine in the middle of the green Umbria.
in Assisi you will explore the old town and 2 popular pilgrimage sites:
• Basilica of St. Francesco
• Basilica of Santa Chiara

Included:
• Gourmet Restaurant Lunch and Wine in the middle of the Green Umbria.
• Private licensed local tour guide in Assisi (if option selected).

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Description

Pass By: Assisi, Assisi

Assisi was the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208, and St. Clare, the founder of the Poor Sisters.
Saint Francis of Assisi was born as in Assisi on 26th September 1182. He was the founder of the Order named after him and is venerated as a Saint by the Catholic Church.
He died on 3rd October 1226. Two years later, July 16th 1228, through the work of Pope Gregory IX, he was canonized as a Saint. Pope Pius XII, in 1939, declared him “Patron Saint of Italy”.
He is also known as the “Poor Man of Assisi” and his tomb is visited by thousands of devout followers every year.
The town of Assisi, because of its illustrious citizen, became the symbol of peace, especially after hosting the big three meetings between representatives of the major religions of the world, promoted by John Paul II in 1986 and in 2002, and Benedict XVI in 2011. Today, St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most popular and revered saints in the world.

Stop At: Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi, Piazza S. Francesco, 2, Assisi 06081

The church of St. Francis of Assisi rises up today in the place where the Saint had chosen to be buried.
Admission Included.
A holy city for Christians, Assisi is an eternal destination for pilgrims wanting to the see the places where Saint Francis was born, where he worked, and where he died.
In this small center – propped up on the slopes of Mount Subasio – everything in sight seems to refer to the Saint, even if it is only remotely relevant to his life.
Together with almost all its surrounding territory, Assisi was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000, described as constituting a unique example of continuous history: a city-sanctuary beginning with its Umbrian-Roman origins, through the Medieval Age and up until today.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Basilica di Santa Chiara, Piazza Santa Chiara, Assisi 06081

The Basilica of St. Clare of Assisi, realized with the typical pink stone extracted from the quarry of the Subasio mountain, contains precious frescos dating back to the period from the XIIth to the XIVth century.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Campello sul Clitunno, Campello sul Clitunno

Gourmet Lunch&Wine included: In the middle of beautiful olive groves among green hills, hidden away from the bustling town centre, the restaurant welcomes you with its elegance and hospitality adding a unique colour and aroma to your culinary experience.
From seasonal products to the excellences of the territory, passing through the truffle exclusive cured meats and the intense flavor and aroma of the precious local extra virgin EVO olive oils, you will taste the best interpretations of the traditional cuisine of the area. Of course, all accompanied by a wine of excellence.
At the end, back to your accommodation.

Duration: 2 hours