Cascia, Santa Rita and Roccaporena from Rome Private Day Tour
Description
This day trip, departing from Rome, allows all those faithful to Saint Rita of Cascia to explore and admire the most significant and sacred sites in her life. A professional, English-speaking driver will pick you up in a comfortable Mercedes and, through a breathtaking countryside, you will be driven to Cascia in Umbria. It is a fascinating and mystical journey that winds between the two most important cities in the life of the Saint, Cascia and Roccaporena.
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The Basilica of Santa Rita da Cascia is a minor basilica of Cascia, belonging to the homonymous sanctuary. The mortal remains of Saint Rita are venerated inside. Rita from Cascia, born Margherita Lotti (Roccaporena, 1381 - Cascia, 22 May 1457), was an Italian nun of the eremitan monastery of Santa Maria Maddalena, beatified by Pope Urban VIII in 1628 and proclaimed Saint by Pope Leo XIII in 1900.) In the first decades of the twentieth century, the steady increase in pilgrims visiting the reliquary with the remains of Saint Rita made the old church unsuitable for hosting such a large number of people. This was how Mother Maria Teresa Fasce, today blessed, abbess of the nearby monastery of Santa Rita da Cascia where Saint Rita had lived for more than forty years, promoted the construction of a new church suited to the needs of the faithful.
Roccaporena is a fraction of the municipality of Cascia, in the province of Perugia. The village is located at a height of 707 m, at the end of a small gorge, about 6 km from Cascia. According to the Istat 2001 census data, it is inhabited by 73 residents. The town has existed since the Middle Ages, when, in 1381, Santa Rita da Cascia was born there. In 1939 the Opera di Santa Rita was founded, to promote the cult of the Saint, to cure and make known his memories to Roccaporena, and to do charitable works on his example by setting up an orphanage. The new Shrine was designed by the architect Oreste della Piana. The entrance is adorned with a portico; the interior has three naves, the apse, and the walls are adorned with mosaics. In two side chapels, there are six painted and multicolored glass windows made in 1966 by the Milanese artist Amalia Panigati. In the church, there is also the leather mantle which, according to tradition, belonged to Rita.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We kindly remaind our customers that this day trip to Cascia is led by a professional English-speaking driver, who will not enter the sites but gives information to develop a selftour
Reviews(14)
My parents and I were traveling to Rome for the Jubilee year, and given my mom’s name is Rita, a trip to St. Rita was on the list. I chose this private tour with Alessandro because I wanted to make it extra special for my mom. Alessandro was really accommodating, letting me sit in the front of the car so I don’t get car sick, and making multiple stops for my parents for their espresso needs, which was necessary as you drive through the peaceful lush mountains. My mother laughed and cried a lot during this trip, which are both good signs, indicating the pleasure of the company and how significant this trip was for her life and spiritual journey. Alessandro was such a knowledgeable guide, but to call him just a “guide” or “driver” would not give proper justice to him as a person. Alessandro is a kind man, so good with people, and he quickly grew to be a new family friend. I can’t imagine a trip to Rome in the future without seeing him! I’ll be signing up for another trip with Alessandro without a doubt. Sign up with him and don’t think twice. :)
Can't wait to meet you again dear Natalie! Please greet very warm your mom and dad from me, such lovely person! All my best wishes, hope to see you soon!!! Grazie
It's a great experience. Ask about Alessandro Vagnoni to guide you and take care of you and your family
Thank you!!!
We had a very positive and spiritually uplifting experience on that Day Trip to Cascia, Santa Rita and Roccaporena . Everything was timed perfectly. We arrived in time for the mass which we really wanted to attend while at the shrine. We were able to join the guided tour of the monastery, visit the superior and inferior basilica and the Eucharistic Miracle. We were able to pray before the incorrupt body of St. Rita. A nun who was inside the shrine was giving prayer cards and rose petals which we were able to receive. The trip was very well organized. The drive to Cascia was scenic. We drove past picturesque and charming villages. Beautiful!!! Alessandro, our driver and guide was very professional, knowledgeable, courteous and accommodating. The limousine was clean, comfortable and driving was very relaxing. We had a relaxing time on our way back to Rome. Alessandro saw us sleeping😊. Water was provided on the trip and also a pamphlet to read about the places we were to visit. It rained part of the day and Alessandro offered us an umbrella to use when we went up the hill to the Garden of Miracles. Thank you so much Alessandro for your great service! We will definitely recommend this tour to friends and relatives and to anyone who has a devotion to St. Rita and to those who would like to visit Cascia and Roccaporena.
Alessandro was an awesome tour guide! He drove us from Rome to Cascia and drove us to the very front so we wouldn’t have to walk far. He taught us about all the important sites for St.Rita. Would definitely recommend doing this tour!
Beautiful tour, amazing landscapes, renewed faith🙏🏼 Perfect transfer Enterprise! Very comfortable new car and fair price!
Thank you very much dear Carolina, it was so nice to meet all you! Obrigado
Pure energy!!! Dream of a life fulfilled. My devotion to the intercession of St. Rita, even greater Easy access. Frei Bruno Henrique super kind in receiving us and telling the story
We had an amazing day in Cascia. I highly recommend this tour and Alessandro our driver for the day. He brought us to all the significant spots and was very knowledgeable about everything we were seeing. Thanks again Alessandro. Hope to see you again.
Visiting Santa Rita has been a life long dream of my mother. This tour was perfect in every way possible. David was a very professional and accommodating tour guide.
Traveling through these places gives you inner peace and a sense of spirituality. The church, the house of Santa Rita, the rock. They entered the heart.
We had a very memorable day visiting St Rita and having Alessandro as our guide made the day easy and comfortable. He went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we had hoped for and it truly was an unforgettable experience. He was knowledgeable and very helpful. The day itself was a fantastic experience. We would highly recommend a day out visiting St Rita with Alessandro.
