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St. Rita and St. Benedict: private tour from Rome of Cascia, Roccaporena and Norcia with Catholic guide
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.
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- Accessible
- Photos Allowed
- Transportation Optional
- Walking Tour
- Catholic guide
Tour Description
After a comfortable private transportation service from Rome ,arriving Cascia, pilgrims will be guided along a route that follows St. Rita's main places of prayer and reflection. Thanks to the Catholic guide, each visit will also become a moment of shared spirituality, suitable for those seeking a deeper contact with their faith. 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. 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.
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
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.
To book this original and unique tour please contact us for information and reservations at info@catholicexperiences.com.
What's included
- Licensed Official Tour Guide
- Transfer from Rome
- Overnight stay
- Lunch
- Roccaporena
- Cascia
- Norcia
- Much more...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
These are the most common questions asked by our past guests about our this tour. You few have more do not hesitate to contact us.
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DO YOU PROVIDE TRANSFER FROM THE HOTEL OR THE AIRPORT?
Yes, over the years we have arranged private transfers in comfortable air-conditioned minivans fully equipped with what a family needs with pick up from the hotel in and outside Rome. We also pick up from the airports or the port of Civitavecchia if you disembark with a cruise ship.
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HOW MUCH IN ADVANCE IS PREFERABLE TO BOOK?
The licensed guides that are good in touring with kids are not many and in high season they might not be available last minute. It is always preferable to book well in advance at least 4 weeks.
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CAN WE PAY BY BANK TRANSFER OR CREDIT CARD?
Yes, we accept both. If you travel from oustide the European Union credita card fees might be cheaper than banck transfer.
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CAN THE TOUR BE CUSTOMIZED?
Yes, most of our tours in Rome are private tours so we can customize the starting time, the lenght and the attraction visited on your desires and needs. We will suggest you our best options and we decide together.
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CAN WE BRING BACKPACKS ON TOUR?
Vatican authorities are very strict with the use of backpacks. Sometimes some distracted visitors hit the artworks with them. Thus, they require you to check them in at the entrance locker rooms of the museums. This is not convenient because you have to walk all the way back after the tour ends to collect them. We suggest not to bring them. Bring a small purse or simple bag. Also do not carry umbrellas on tour.
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WHAT IS THE DRESSING CODE FOR THE VATICAN?
In some areas of the Vatican a special dressing code is required: shoulderd and knees must be covered or you will not be able to access.
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WILL THE TOUR TAKE PLACE WITH RAIN?
The tour takes place with rain or shine. Much of the tour is also indoor, inside the Vatican Museums or the Basilica of Saint Peter.
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Rita P. from UK with our tour Guide Simona
"Thank you for organising the tour with Simona. She was a great guide and catered the tour well for the children. She delivered the tour well and explained points simply and through visual aids which was really useful for us and the children. Please pass on our thanks to Simona and also to you for organising the tour and all other aspects at such short notice.", Rita P.
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