Assisi and Cascia Private Day Tour from Rome with Lunch

About this tour

A 12-hour private pilgrimage from Rome through two pivotal Catholic sites. Start in Assisi, where the Basilica of St. Francis dominates the hillside—a medieval architectural masterpiece that shaped European art and design. After lunch, head to Cascia to visit the Monastery of Saint Rita, whose intercession draws believers seeking solutions to seemingly impossible problems. A guide accompanies you through Assisi's churches and chapels; Cascia's shrine is self-guided. Private transport and driver included throughout.

Highlights

• Basilica of St. Francis: Gothic-Romanesque marvel with frescoed interior
• Basilica of Santa Chiara and adjoining convent complex
• Porziuncola Chapel: small stone church within larger basilica structure
• Cascia Monastery: home to relics of Saint Rita of Cascia
• Carlo Acutis' grave and Eucharistic Miracle shrine
• Included lunch break in Assisi or en route
• Luxury private transport with dedicated chauffeur from Rome

What to expect

You'll depart Rome early for the two-hour drive to Assisi's cobbled medieval centre. Your guide leads you through the main basilicas and connected chapels, explaining architectural details and spiritual significance—skip this if visiting on Sunday when masses occupy the spaces. After lunch, continue south to Cascia (another 90 minutes). Here you explore the monastery independently: venerate Saint Rita's tomb, see the preserved Eucharistic Miracle, and visit the modern shrine honouring Carlo Acutis. Expect modest crowds at both sites but meaningful quiet moments for reflection. Return to Rome by evening.

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