Dettaglio tour - Bike in Umbria

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    Breakfast and departure. Meeting with your local guide for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, San Pietro in Vincoli (S. Pietro in Vincoli does not belong to the Imperial Rome but it is very closed to Nero's Domus Aurea. Inside you will admire the great Mosè by Michelangelo, a work of incomparable beauty).   The Colosseo or Anfiteatro Flavio is biggest amphitheater of the Roman world, it was erected on the site of an artificial lake. Begun in the year 72 AD, it was completed eight years later. The amphitheater has a diameter of 620 feet in its widest section and 490 feet in its narrowest. During its inauguration, which lasted for a hundred days five thousand wild animals were slaughtered. Animal entertainments formed a part of the games and normally took place in the morning, till noon. Executions were another common feature of the Roman games. They took place at midday as an interlude between the animal in the morning sessions ant the gladiatorial combat in the afternoon. Although the executions were seen as symbolizing Rome’s and Emperor’s powers the senators and the higher classes, who have the best seats for the show, normally took advantage of the interval to live the arena to dine. The executions of deserters, prisoners-pf-war-, criminals from the lower classes, first Christians, were crucifixions or damnationes ad bestias, in which they would fight, with their hands, face to face with wild animals. Shows were always free, with pre-assigned day and seat inside the theatre. The Roman Forum was the political, commercial, and religious center of ancient Rome. The project was made in the valley between the Palatine and the Capitol hills, not far from the Aventine hill and the river Tiber. The VIA SACRA, which traverse the Forum from north-west to south-east, was the main street used for impressive military parades. The Temples, the arches, the Basilicas inside the Forum were constructed over the course of 900 years.   Lunch at leisure Take your time in the afternoon for shopping. There are many designated shopping areas in Rome: around Piazza di Spagna, via del Corso, Galleria Alberto Sordi, La Rinascente, via Condotti, via del Babuino, via Ottaviano, via Candia, via Giulio Cesare (near the Vatican), or you can decide to visit a big shopping mall (1 hour from Rome).   Dinner in a really unique restaurant. You can find there the real authentic Roman recipes.   Transfer back to your hotel and overnight.       ALTERNATIVE EXPERIENCE: THE VATICAN   Breakfast and departure with your private bus towards S. Pietro and Vatican Museums.   Meeting with your private Guide.   Morning devoted to the visit of the Museums, Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo fresco and other artistic frescoes made by Raffaello, Pinturicchio, Perugino.   Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Our expert native guide will whisk you through the labyrinth-like corridors of the museum, taking you directly to the Sistine Chapel without delaying a moment. After the tour you can spend your day inside the Museums, leisurely wandering its magnificent galleries at your own pace, allowing you to focus on what interests you. With an expert guide who will bring Michelangelo’s artwork to life The collection of art and treasures, including paintings, carpets accumulated by the Popes along the centuries can be seen at the Vatican Museums. The buildings that house the Vatican Museums cover an area of almost 6 hectares. Their construction has been a work in progress since the 5th century. The restructuring work of the Museums started after the signing of the Lateran Treaty. Pius XI commissioned Giuseppe Momo to construct a monumental staircase and Luca Beltrami to design a new PINACOTECA. Only parts of the Museums are open to visitors. The Sistine Chapel was completed in 1484 for Pope Sixtus IV, Sixtus IV commissioned to the best Tuscan and Umbrian painters to decorate the walls with frescoes. Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" was the last of the chapel's decorations to be carried out.   What's Included •           Expert, English-speaking tour guide •           Entrance Tickets and Reservation Fees   Sites Visited •           Sistine Chapel •           Vatican Museums   Lunch at leisure   Afternoon guided tour of Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain and Quirinale Palace. Enjoy a private tour of the squares of Rome, starting from piazza Navona.   We start a walking tour with PIAZZA NAVONA, that still preserves the shape of the Stadium of Domitian, built at the end of 1st century A.D. The central fountain of the Four Rivers was made by Bernini in 1651. From the low basin rises a rock, pierced in the middle, on which are arranged the figures of four rivers also symbolizing four continents: the Danube, the Ganges, the Nile, and Rio de la Plata. Just a few block away, there is the oldest monument in central Rome, the Pantheon. This monument was built by Hadrian in 120 AD. The temple dedicated to all gods (pan theon), had already been erected by Agrippa between 27 and 25 B.C. on the same site and in 609 it was converted into a Church, the first temple in Rome to be Christianized. The original temple was built to commemorate the victory over Antony and Cleopatra at Actium. The interior is circular and measures 43,3 meters in diameter and in height. Along the walls, are a series of rectangular and semi-circular niches. Recent investigations have allowed scholars to determine how great was the technical skill required to build it. The temple rests on a heavy foundation wall, in the shape of ring, made of concrete, covered with travertine blocks measuring some 4,5 by 7 meters. At the summit of the pediment the travertine yields to brick, while in the dome itself only light brick and light volcanic stones were used, so that this vast dome would weigh as little as possible. The use of light from the opening in the roof displays the genius of the architect. Inside, the second chapel houses the tomb of Vittorio Emanuele II, first king of Italy. The third edicola is the tomb of Raphael. Your nice stroll in town is almost at the end. Few minutes ahead and you are in front of Trevi Fountain. The custom is to throw a coin into the water, over your left shoulder while facing away, to ensure you return in Rome. Toss a second coin and you’ll fall in love with an Italian. After the fountain, you will end the walking tour by the Spanish steps (in Italian Piazza di Spagna). The tour last about 2 hours, and you can take a break whenever you wish. Back to your hotel and relax Dinner in a local typical Restaurant in Rome        

     Breakfast at the hotel. Soon after an early breakfast be ready to attend the weekly Papal audience (we will reserve the entrance authorizations). At the end, (The Pope’s audience speech lasts about 1 hour 30 min) private guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.                                                                 Lunch at leisure.   In the afternoon, private guided tour of San Giovanni in Laterano and Santa Maria Maggiore. Bernini's Piazza is a masterpiece. Laid out in the 17th century as a place for the Christians of the world to gather, the immense square is bounded by two semicircular colonnades, each of which is made up of four rows of Doric columns. In the centre of the piazza is an obelisk brought to Rome by Caligula from ancient Egypt. The dome of St.Peter's dominates the city and could once be seen from miles away. Its dimensions are so vast that there is room for several people at a time inside the ball above the lantern. Tour of the most important Basilicas in Rome. These churches are St. John in Lateran called the mother of all the churches; the Scala Santa; the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls – San Paolo Fuori le Mura.   Private Guided Visit to Abbazia delle Tre Fontane, about 1h30. It represents one of the most important places in Christianity because the apostle Paul was beheaded here on 29 June 67. After the visit you can stop at the Monastic shop to buy the famous products prepared by the monks: bear, chocolate, honey, liqueurs, jams, oil, cosmetic and herbal products, cheeses, wines and legumes and also products made by local and Syrian Trappist sisters, religious objects and guides.   To complete this itinerary dedicated to St. Paul, after the visit you leave to reach the Papal Basilica of San Paolo Fuori le Mura, 10 min far. Upon his death, Saint Paul was buried in this very place and his tomb immediately became an object of veneration: a memorial cell was built on top of it where, during centuries of persecution, the faithful and pilgrims went to pray. Emperor Constantine proclaimed freedom of worship in 313, putting an end to the persecution against Christianity, and had two Basilicas built over the tombs of Peter and Paul. Pope Sylvester consecrated that of San Paolo in around 330. After the Private Guided Visit, you can stop at the refreshment point before coming back to your accommodation.   Dinner in a local typical Restaurant in Rome  

     Breakfast and meeting with your driver   Welcome in Umbria to live an enchanting journey through the heart of Italy, where history, spirituality, and natural beauty converge. Our itinerary takes you on a profound exploration of the lives and legacies of Umbria's most revered saints: Saint Valentine, Saint Francis, Saint Clare, Saint Rita, and Saint Benedict. This tour will guide you through picturesque towns and sacred sites, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of this remarkable region. Meet your driver and transfer to Umbria. Stop in Terni to visit San Valentine with your native Local Guide. Saint Valentine Our journey in Umbria begins in Terni, the hometown of Saint Valentine. Here, we'll visit the Basilica of Saint Valentine, where his relics are preserved. This charming town not only offers a spiritual experience but also celebrates the universal message of love that Saint Valentine embodies.   Lunch in a nice local restaurant on the way to Assisi Saint Francis we head to Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis, one of the most beloved and influential saints in Christian history. The Basilica of Saint Francis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a masterpiece of medieval architecture and art. As we walk through the peaceful streets of Assisi, we will immerse ourselves in the humble and profound teachings of Saint Francis, whose message of simplicity and compassion continues to inspire millions. Saint Clare In Assisi, we also pay homage to Saint Clare, a close Sister in Christ of Saint Francis and the founder of the Order of Poor Clares. The Basilica of Saint Clare houses her tomb and the famous San Damiano Cross, which spoke to Saint Francis. Her life of devotion and service offers a poignant reminder of the strength and resilience of faith. Hotel check in Assisi and relax. Hotel La Terrazza 3 stars or same level (or hotel 4 stars on request). Meet your Local Guide for a nice walking tour; visit Assisi town centre, a perfect occasion to familiarize with this enchanting medieval village   Dinner in a local typical Restaurant in Assisi  

    Today in Assisi you will live an unforgettable and unique experience. You will retrace the path that led Saint Francis and Saint Clare from the call of God to the choice of poverty and prayer, up to the total gift of their lives and the goal of holiness. You will be able to live a unique Spiritual Experience that will speak directly to your heart, thanks also to the precious testimony of those who still live the Franciscan charism today, the Friars Minor and the Poor Sisters of Santa Chiara.   Your day begins with an early breakfast to allow you reaching the Eremo delle Carceri, 10 min trip, a hidden and reserved place on the slopes of Mount Subasio where Saint Francis loved to go and live in the first days after his conversion, seeking God and his will in silence and contemplation. If you prefer, you can chose to bring a pocket breakfast and have it under the trees surrounding the Eremo after the celebration.   You will have the opportunity to participate at 7.30 AM in the Holy Mass with the Friars in the chapel of the hermitage, an experience of prayer in the silence of the dawning day. At 9.00, a friar will guide you in a special visit of the place, about 30 minutes.   After the visit, you will leave for Convento S. Damiano, the famous place where Saint Francis heard the voice of Jesus speak to him through the Crucifix and say: "Francis, go and repair my house which as you can see is all in ruins”. The place that he restored with his bare hands and that became the first Monastery of the Poor Sisters, where St. Clare lived her whole life and died in peace after 40 years. A friar will welcome you and will guide you visiting the place, about 1 hour visit.   If there is someone among you whose name is Clare, she will have the opportunity to write her name in the “Book of Clare”, a special book where the “Clare” of the worldwide visiting s. Damiano are collected.   After the visit, you can take some time at leisure for personal prayer and to enjoy silence. Next stop will be down to the valley, where the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli stands. In it the Porziuncola is kept, as if inside a treasure chest, the small church restored by Saint Francis where he lived with his first friars and where, in the night, he welcomed Sainte Clare, who fled from her father's house to be able to freely choose to donate her life to Jesus. Here Saint Francis cut her hair and accepted her consecration to God. Here St. Francis came back at the end of his life, after receiving the Sacred Stigmata of the Passion of Christ and here he died, lying on the bare ground, looking at the Sky. A friar will welcome you and will guide you visiting the place.     13:00 PM: Have lunch at one of the local restaurants to enjoy Umbrian cuisine. We recommend to reserve a menu based on specialties like "torta al testo" or dishes made with truffles.   Afternoon is dedicated to the glory of St. Francis and St. Clare.   From S.Maria degli Angeli you will reach in 15 minutes the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world. This basilica is divided into two parts: the Lower Basilica and the Upper Basilica. Lower Basilica: Admire the frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, as well as the crypt with the tomb of Saint Francis. Upper Basilica: Appreciate the frescoes depicting the life of Saint Francis, also by Giotto. Visit duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.   After the visit, you will reach the Basilica of Santa Chiara by foot, just a few minutes walk from the historic center. Here you can see the original crucifix that, according to tradition, spoke to Saint Francis. Visit duration: About 45 minutes.     Optional: You will have the opportunity to participate at 18.45 PM in the celebration of Vespers in the chapel of the Crucifix inside the Basilica of Santa Chiara, where you can meet the cloistered community of Poor Sisters of Santa Chiara and join in their singing. A deep prayer experience not to be missed.   Relax with an evening stroll through the streets of Assisi, perhaps stopping at a café for an aperitif.   Dinner at a typical restaurant before concluding the day.   Notes ·         Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking a lot. ·         Remind the dress code. ·         Bring a bottle of water and maybe a small snack to keep your energy up during the tour.  

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Le cœur du centre historique de Pérouse est la Piazza Grande (aujourd'hui connue sous le nom de Piazza IV Novembre), qui a été le centre du pouvoir civil et religieux de la ville depuis qu'elle a été fondée par les Étrusques. Au centre de la place se dresse l'impressionnante Fontana Maggiore, symbole de la ville et l'une des plus belles fontaines médiévales d'Italie. Elle a été achevée à la fin du XIIIe siècle. Une promenade autour du bassin inférieur permet de découvrir des scènes de l'Ancien Testament, l'histoire de la fondation de Rome, un calendrier astrologique qui semble lié aux pratiques agricoles locales et une représentation des sept arts. Le Palazzo dei Priori, datant du XIVe siècle, part de la gauche de la fontaine et longe la rue principale Corso Vannucci. La basilique San Lorenzo de Pérouse est l'un des principaux lieux de culte de la ville et l'un de ses principaux monuments historiques. C'est une cathédrale avec une longue histoire et de nombreux éléments artistiques et religieux dignes d'intérêt. Voici un bref itinéraire pour découvrir la basilique et le Saint Anneau. Commencez votre visite par la Piazza IV Novembre, où se trouve la façade principale de la basilique de San Lorenzo. La façade est inachevée mais présente un contraste intéressant entre les parties en pierre blanche et rose. Remarquez les détails architecturaux et les sculptures, notamment le portail gothique et les fenêtres. Entrez dans la basilique et admirez l'architecture gothique de l'intérieur, avec ses hautes nefs et ses élégantes colonnes. La basilique contient de nombreuses œuvres d'art, notamment des fresques, des peintures et des sculptures. À ne pas manquer : la chapelle du Saint Anneau : située à droite de l'autel principal, cette chapelle abrite le Saint Anneau, un important reliquaire. On dit que l'anneau est celui avec lequel la Vierge Marie s'est mariée à Saint Joseph. Si nécessaire, nous pouvons ajouter au programme la Sainte Messe à Pérouse Visite de la Rocca Paolina et de l'église Saint-Pierre à Pérouse La forteresse de la Rocca Paolina à Pérouse est un lieu à visiter absolument pendant votre séjour en Ombrie. La Rocca Paolina est une forteresse monumentale située sur une colline surplombant le centre de Pérouse. Elle a été construite vers 1540 par la volonté du pape Paul III Farnèse, d'où son nom. Ce qui est incroyable avec la Rocca, c'est qu'il ne s'agit pas d'un simple bâtiment, mais d'une sorte de ville dans la ville. Il fallait construire la forteresse, mais il y avait un quartier préexistant. Au lieu de démolir les bâtiments, ils ont décidé de les intégrer à la forteresse. Ils ont simplement recouvert les rues de voûtes en briques et en pierres. Et maintenant, vous pouvez vous promener dans une ville médiévale souterraine ! Déjeuner libre. Si vous décidez de goûter quelque chose de local, essayez un "PANINO CON LA PORCHETTA". Il y a un kiosque, Granieri Porchetta, à 300 pieds de la place principale : un panino con la porchetta (une sorte de sandwich avec des tranches de porc). Visitez Pérouse à loisir et prenez un excellent café ou un aperitivo dans l'un des cafés du centre ville. Pérouse a une forte tradition artistique et culturelle. Au XVe siècle, la ville a accueilli les peintres de fresques Pietro Vannucci (surnommé le Pérugin) et ses élèves Pinturicchio. Le conservatoire de musique a été fondé en 1788. L'UNIVERSITÉ POUR LES ÉTRANGERS, créée en 1925, attire des milliers d'étudiants du monde entier. La ville accueille de nombreux festivals et événements annuels tels que l'EUROCHOCOLATE FESTIVAL (octobre) et l'UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL (juillet). La ville est en fait le berceau de la meilleure version du chocolat : le BACIO, les délicieuses noisettes enrobées de chocolat fabriquées à Pérouse. Tout le monde connaît la chocolaterie Perugina (célèbre pour la praline appelée Bacio), actuellement propriété de Nestlé, l'une des plus grandes entreprises mondiales de production de produits alimentaires. En option : MUSÉE NATIONAL DE LA GALERIE DE L'UMBRIE Entrer dans la Galerie nationale de l'Ombrie, c'est se laisser surprendre, c'est écouter la voix du temps, c'est apprécier la continuité entre le patrimoine artistique produit au fil des siècles et le présent dans lequel nous vivons. La Galerie nationale de l'Ombrie abrite l'une des plus riches collections d'art d'Italie et constitue en même temps un trésor de la mémoire de la ville de Pérouse. Les œuvres deviennent les jalons d'un voyage qui commence au XIIIe siècle et se termine au XIXe siècle, un voyage inoubliable dans l'histoire artistique et culturelle de l'Ombrie et de l'Italie. Les œuvres sont exposées dans les étages supérieurs du Palais des Prieurs de Pérouse, siège de la municipalité depuis l'époque médiévale et seul bâtiment public italien à abriter un grand musée national. 3500 mètres carrés d'exposition répartis dans 40 salles, une tour et une chapelle, pour un voyage de 800 ans à travers l'histoire de l'art italien. Dîner dans un restaurant local d'Assise.

     Breakfast at the Hotel. Around 8.30 depart to discover, two jewels of central Umbria, Bevagna and Spello at leisure. Along the road to reach Bevagna, right on the outskirts of Assisi, you cannot miss a short stop to visit the Sacred Hovel of Rivotorto. The building, today entrusted to the care of the Order of Friars Minor Conventuali, was created with the aim of preserving the structures of the Sacred Hovel, that is, the place where Saint Francis gathered his followers before obtaining possession of the Porziuncola. The interior, in addition to the suggestive view of the Hovel, is embellished with twelve 17th century canvases, painted by Cesare Sermei, which depict some episodes of the life of Saint Francis during the period spent in Rivotorto. The Franciscan Sources (what the Friars have transmitted to us of the events linked to the life of Saint Francis) and more specifically in the Legend of the Three Companions (a biography elaborated by the friars Rufino, Leone and Angelo who tell the life of Francis as a growing conformation to Christ) tell us about the beginnings of the first Franciscan Fraternity right in the Hovel.   Bevagna was an early Etruscan settlement. Around 80 BC it became a Roman municiupium (MEVANIA). There are important remains of a temple near the north gate, of a theatre into modern houses in via dell’Anfiteatro. The town has a complete ring of medieval stone walls that are said to be close, if not identical with the Roman walls. Around the year 1000, it was a free “comune”. In 1152 Frederick Barbarossa set it on fire. The TRINCI family ruled here from 1371 to 1439. Later it was included in the Papal State, till the unification of Italy, in 1870. The legendary account of Francis of Assisi preaching to the birds took place outside the village. The stone on which he allegedly stood when preaching to the birds is now inside the Ciccoli Chapel of the Church of St.Francis. Beside the history and the artistic beauties, Bevagna is well known for its dishes and typical products: Honey, Extravirgin Olive oil, the Sagrantino DOCG wine, Porchetta and Truffle. A must is (even) just enter one of the butcher or grocery shops in town. Light lunch in an exclusive wine cellar. The farmer Roberto will guide you to discover the best local excellent wines: Sagrantino DOCG monocultivar, Grechetto DOC and Montefalco Rosso DOCG. They were the first cellars licensed as Enoturismo, a cellar where the guest can have an excellent guided wine tasting. Then, with some 20 miles drive you will reach Spello. Spello (ancient Hispellum) is an ancient free commune of Umbria, on the lower flank of Mont Subasio. The old, walled town lies on sloping ridge, that eventually meets the plain. From the top of the ridge, Spello commands a good view of the Umbrian plain towards Perugia, like a backstage; at the bottom of the ridge, the town spills out of its walls into a small and more modern section (by the locals called BORGO). The streets within the walls, retains its medieval aspect; the town is included in ring of medieval walls, built on previous walls of the Roman foundations, including three Roman Late Antique Gates (Porta di Augusto, Porta di Venere and Porta Consolare). Among the many churches, the more interested are Santa Maria Maggiore, built over a pagan Temple dedicated to Vesta, S. Andrea, with an altarpiece of Pinturicchio, S. Lorenzo, S. Claudio, that it is said to have been built on the remains of an early Christian cemetery. Other sites of interest are the “Old Town Hall” (1270), Palazzo dei Canonici, that houses the Pinacoteca Civica (Town’s Art Gallery), Palazzo Baglioni and Palazzo Cruciali. Spello is a beautiful and colorful village, known above all for its alleys covered with fragrant flowers in particular in June. Nice “passeggiata” in the city center. I can suggest to visit two hidden places in Spello: The Galleria Luigi Proietti http://www.museonorberto.com/ a nice small art gallery in the main street of Spello, Via Cavour n. 61, with the masterpieces of the famous local artist Norberto (the real name is Luigi Proietti). His favorite subject are the local Franciscan friars and the countryside of Assisi. The artist Norberto is famous all over the world for its singular masterpieces. the Roman Villa in Spello: The Roman Villa in Spello is renowned for its well-preserved mosaics and historical significance. This site offers a glimpse into the luxurious life of ancient Rome. Admire intricate 2nd-century AD mosaics depicting geometric patterns, mythology, and daily life. Visit the courtyard and imagine the original garden layout with greenery and fountains. Address: Villa dei Mosaici, Via dell’Innamorati - villamosaicispello.it If interested we have to reserve in good advance The “Big Event” in Spello is “The Infiorate”, which take place every year on the Corpus Domini feast (always on the ninth Sunday after Easter, according with Christian calendar). It takes a whole night, when almost a thousand people work without stop to create imagines and carpets made of flowers, along the old town’s narrow streets. This is just the beginning of the feast, when the Blessed Sacrament is carried in procession by the local bishop, on Sunday morning. The result is a mile-long path of beautiful (and every year different) floral creations, with an explosion of colors and smell.   Dinner in a local typical Restaurant in Assisi                  

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