Assisi and San Francesco day-trip from Florence

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Availability: Wednesday and Friday

Duration: 11 hours, 45 minutes

Language: English, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

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Do this because

Admire the rolling green hills of Tuscany and Umbria
Take a guided walk in the medieval city of Assisi, the birthplace of San Francesco
Admire Giotto’s frescoes of San Francesco’s life in the superb Basilica of Assisi

What to expect

Admire the art and architecture and the religious sites of Tuscany and Umbria on a full-day tour to Assisi. Admire spectacular landscapes, explore medieval hilltop towns, and tour Etruscan ruins with a knowledgeable guide.

Discover a religious pilgrimage site: join a tour through the rolling green hills of Tuscany and Umbria and marvel at the artistic jewels of Assisi. Depart early in the morning from Florence and you’ll first reach Assisi, San Francesco’s birthplace, a village that stands on the top of a hill overlooking a picturesque valley surrounded by gentle slopes and vineyards. Following in San Francisco and Santa Chiara’s footsteps, you will be guided along winding streets and alleyways to the historical and artistic treasures of this Medieval town.

In the superb Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi, gazing Giotto’s frescoes of San Francesco’s life, you will learn the history of this important spiritual center. There will be some free time to stroll around and relax in this enchanting atmosphere. Then the itinerary will continue with the visit of Santa Maria degli Angeli, a beautiful church close to Assisi. Afterward, enjoy a pleasant ride back to Florence where the tour will end.

What's included

Travel by GT coach or minivan
Expert multilingual tour leader
Guided visit of Assisi
Entrance to Santa Chiara Church
Entrance to Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi
Visit Santa Maria degli Angeli Church

Reduced price

Free for children under 2 years
50% discount for children between 3-12 years

Where

Villa Costanza, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet the assistance staff, who will be wearing green shirts, at Villa Costanza, Florence bus station. Take the T1 tram and get off at the end of the line (Villa Costanza stop). From the city center, the tram ride takes about 20 minutes.