Private Assisi & Wine Tasting Experience From Rome

Description

Whether your motivation is religious, or as a lover of art and history, a trip to Assisi is an unforgettable and “must do” experience. In the 12th century birthplace of St. Francis, there are many sites relating to his life that can be visited, such as: his place of birth, the Porziuncola Chapel where the Franciscan order was founded and the “Eremo delle Carceri”, a peaceful monastery in the nearby hills, where he famously preached to the birds. Since the election of Pope Francis in 2013, pilgrimage to Assisi has even greater significance. The city’s masterpiece is the Basilica of St. Francis and it’s important both from a religious and artistic perspective. This imposing edifice is in fact three churches built one above the other and is filled with many important late Medieval and early Renaissance frescoes by artists including Cimabue, Giotto and Simone Martini. Your private tour guide will illustrate the most important frescoes depicted in the Upper church, such as the the episodes of St. Francis troubled life as well as the history behind its construction.

After the walking tour, to take a break and enjoy the local gastronomic products, the driver will take you to an Umbrian awarded winery where you will taste a variety of specially selected wines (including a white, red, sparkling and dessert wine) as you nibble on appetizers of local salamis, cheeses, bruschetta and olive oil. All while enjoying a gorgeous view of the lovely Umbrian countryside. If you are interested in purchasing one of the delicious local products or wines, there’s no need to worry about how to take them home with you. Our wineries can organize the shipping of any items purchased to wherever you want in the world.

Start Time: 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am