World heritage of Unesco, international capital of Peace, home-town of Saint Francis and beautifully set in the Umbrian landscape, Assisi is world famous and visited both by pilgrims and cultural tourists.
Assisi and Spello tour in Umbria
Visit Assisi
World heritage of Unesco, international capital of Peace, home-town of Saint Francis and beautifully set in the Umbrian landscape, Assisi is world famous and visited both by pilgrims and cultural tourists.
The Basilica of Saint Francis is one of Italy’s most important religious sites and the cultural highlight of Umbria. A private guided tour inside the church will tell the story of this famous Saint (†1226) who preached poverty, peace and respect for all living creatures. The imposing architecture and the world famous frescoes are a milestone in the History of Arts and offer a stunning visual experience until the present day. A walk through the charming intact medieval town includes other important sites linked to Saint Francis and Saint Claire and the Roman Minervatemple.
Visit Spello
Spello is a charming little town located on the other extremity of Mount Subasio and built completely with the local pink and white limestone.
Called “Hispellum” by the Romans, ancient remains can be seen everywhere. You can still enter town through an original roman towngate and visit the Villa dei Mosaici, discovered only recently and beautifully presented to the visitor.
Walking through the medieval centre and the narrow streets, it is possible to reach the various viewpoints overlooking the Umbrian valley. One of the most impressive Renaissance fresco cycles in Umbria is in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. It was painted by Pinturicchio on a commission of the powerful Baglioni family.
Spello is also called the city of flowers. All year round, flowers will adorn balconies, windows, doorways and streets. But it is during the famous Festival of flowers or “Infiorata” that a colorful carpet made of flower petals and vegetal material will cover the main streets.
Tour
Details
- Visit of Assisi with the Saint Francis Basilica
- Visit of Spello with the Baglionichapel and the Villa dei Mosaici
- Vehicle with driver (max 8 hours of availability)
- Please note that on Sundays and Holidays, the entrance to Saint Francis Basilica depends of the religious services.
Extra services to be paid locally to the supplier:
- Optional local guide (max 8 hours of availability to be paid directly to the guide)
- On Sunday and Holidays the guide will have to explain outside the church and allow you to enter the church individually.
- Eventual extra hours of vehicle and driver