Duration
10 hours
Driver
Multilingual
Tour guide
Upon request
Assisi excursion with private driver
Travel with your private car hire company to Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis and St Clare
Assisi is one of the most visited cities by devotees of St Francis and St Clare. With UARA Limousine’s private chauffeur-driven tour, you can travel in comfortable, safe, top-of-the-range vehicles and reach the city without stress or fatigue. In addition to the recommended places, a tour can also be organised to visit Spoleto, Orvieto, Todi and Perugia.
Places recommended by our drivers for the Assisi tour
Basilica of St Francis
Basilica of St Clare
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels
Hermitage of the Prisons
Basilica of St Francis
On arrival in Assisi, your driver will take you to the Basilica of St Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Always considered a true treasure of Italian Christian art, the basilica is divided into two parts, plus the crypt that houses the tomb of Italy’s patron saint. In addition to the splendour of the structure, we recommend a visit to the interior to admire the frescoes by the great Italian masters such as Giotto and Cimabue.
Basilica of St Clare
We continue our journey towards the Basilica of Santa Chiara, just a few kilometres away. The two basilicas face each other to emphasise the connection between the two saints. Once inside, you can admire the Gothic architecture and the relics of the saint. From both basilicas you have a beautiful view of the city.
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels
We move outside the ancient walls to enjoy the view of the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, with its Roman Baroque-inspired façade. Your driver will take you close to the entrance to allow you to enter and visit the Porziuncola, a small church built inside the Basilica itself. It was here that St Francis accepted his vocation and it is still one of the most important places for Franciscans.
Hermitage of the Prisons
The last stop on our itinerary is the Hermitage of the Prisons, the place where St Francis and his devotees used to retreat to pray. We drive to the building, which was built on the slopes of Mount Subasio, next to some natural caves that were already frequented by hermits in the early Christian period.
For further information
Tickets for the monuments can be requested at the time of booking, as can a licensed guide.
This request must be made at the time of booking. We recommend comfortable shoes and clothing that covers the knees and shoulders when visiting churches.
