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In the Footsteps of St. Francis – Assisi, Gubbio (Full day car recommended)
offered by supplier M17582 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 10
people
Destination(s):
Italy
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Museum Tours
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 100 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 300 Euro (EUR)
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Visit the walled city of Assisi, which sits on the slopes of Mount Subasio, where St. Francis made his home. First stop, St. Francis' Basilica, home to two superimposed churches. The lower basilica is from the 13th century lined with Frescoes depicting the life of St. Martin. The Upper Basilica in Gothic style with frescoes by Cimabue, and Giotto depicting scenes of realism, the beginning of the Renaissance. Next, visit the Gothic church of St. Clare (Santa Chiara) with works influenced by Giotto.
Next, enter the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli to tour the Basilica built in the 16th century on the site of the Porziuncola chapel along with the Cappella del Roseto and Cappella del Transito. A stop for lunch (on own) enjoying the great Umbrian specialties and then transfer to Gubbio on the slopes of Monte Ingino, where Saint Francis lived for part of his life. Visit to the Churches of San Francesco, Santa Maria Nuova and Sant'Agostino both with frescoes by Ottaviano Nelli.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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