Assisi Full Day from Rome: Papal Blessing on Parchment & Gourmet Lunch in Italy's Green Heart

Highlights

• Assisi Exploration
• Gourmet Lunch & Wine
• Papal Blessing

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Assisi

   Pass by

   It 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.

2. 2

   Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi

   1h

   The church of St. Francis of Assisi rises up today in the place where the Saint had chosen to be buried. Admission Included.

3. 3

   Basilica di Santa Chiara

   30min

   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.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   30min

   Porziuncola is a small Catholic church located within the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi in the frazione of Santa Maria degli Angeli, situated about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Assisi, Umbria. It is the place from where the Franciscan movement started

5. 5

   Campello sul Clitunno

   2h

   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.

Before you go

Location

Italy