Day Trip from Rome to Assisi by Bus: Spirituality, Art & History

Highlights

• Private transportation with A/C
• Local tour guide in Assisi
• Free time in Assisi

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza del Comune

   20min

   A charming medieval square featuring the town's historic town hall, Palazzo dei Priori, and a beautiful fountain adorned with three lion heads. The square is surrounded by cafes, shops, restaurants, offering picturesque setting to soak in the town's ambiance.

2. 2

   Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi

   30min

   The Upper Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi is known for its stunning frescoes by artists like Giotto, depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis. It's adorned with intricate Gothic architecture and beautiful artworks. The Lower Basilica, beneath it, houses the saint's tomb and features frescoes by various medieval artists, making it a serene and spiritually significant place.

3. 3

   Casa natale di San Francesco

   15min

   The birthplace of Saint Francis in Assisi is a simple, stone building known as the Casa Natale of Saint Francis. It's a small, unassuming structure that marks the place where Saint Francis was born and spent his early years. The basilica holds significance for pilgrims and visitors interested in the life of this revered saint.

4. 4

   Assisi

   4h 10min

   Visit Assisi (with a local tour guide) and enjoy lunch on your own

5. 5

   Rome

   4h 45min

   Travel Time from Rome to Assisi and return from Assisi to Rome

Before you go

Location