Rome to Cascia St. Rita Sanctuary and Norcia Guided Catholic Tour

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

A pilgrimage experience that will lead you to discover the symbolic places of faith and spirituality in Umbria. Departing from Rome, our tour will guide you to visit Cascia, Roccaporena and Norcia, three places rich in religious history and reflection. A unique opportunity to delve into the lives of St. Rita and St. Benedict, testimonies of faith that have marked centuries of devotion, and to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this land of saints and miracles.

What's Included

Tickets
Transfer from Rome
Private Tour
Experienced Catholic Guide
Lunch or Dinner
Overnight Stay

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The customer should specify the name of the hotel and the private driver will arrive to pick him/her up.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will visit the Basilica of Saint Rita, where you can admire her tomb and the reliquary that holds her body. Inside the basilica, you will also have the opportunity to reflect on the life and miracles of St. Rita, patroness of impossible cases.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You will not miss a stop at the Monastery where the saint spent the last years of her life, immersed in silence and prayer. You will then continue to Roccaporena, the small mountain village that was the birthplace of the Saint.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    In the afternoon, you will continue to Norcia, a town famous for being the city of St. Benedict, patron saint of Europe. You will visit the Basilica of St. Benedict, where the saint's relics are preserved and his birthplace, a true center of spirituality. After admiring the beauty of the city, which preserves a historic center rich in medieval history, you will have time for a walk through the heart of Norcia.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The tour also offers flexible solutions for overnight stays and lunch in Cascia or nearby. It is possible to stay in welcoming facilities and book lunches with typical Umbrian cuisine, to appreciate the local tradition also at the table. Pilgrims can choose to extend their stay to further explore the natural and spiritual beauty of the area, attend mass or religious ceremonies, and deepen their pilgrimage experience in a serene and historically rich environment. This tour is ideal for those who want a spiritual journey with every detail taken care of to encourage contemplation and prayer.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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