We first met Francesca in 2017, on our very first trip to Italy, where we rented her family house outside Siena (gorgeous!) and hired her as our tour guide for Siena, Montalcino, and Pienza. We had such a wonderful experience that when we went back to Siena in 2018, we asked Francesca to do a tour of Assisi, and as usual, she did a marvelous job. We of course visited all the main sights, including the Basilica of St. Francis, the Basilica di Santa Chiara, Santa Maria degli Angeli, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva and the underlying Roman temple, but what really made the trip special was Francesca introducing us to the handmade stationery and books at Libreria Marco Zubboli.
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ASSISI

Departure at 8.30 am from your accommodation, with private driver and mini-bus (with wi-fi). Arrival in Assisi with a visit to the 'Porziuncola', the small 500AD church where S. Francesco used to pray – nestled inside the big church of S. Maria degli Angeli – a spiritual experience With a guided visit to the ancient Roman town.

We will discover the ancient Roman square, the Temple of Minerva, a mysterious underground area beneath the modern town.

It's like being in a time-machine.

Visit the oldest book manufacturer in the town, existing from 1870, they still produce books by hand.We will learn how to do this and see hand-made paper.

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Free time to spend for lunch and shopping, followed by guided visits to S. Francesco's house; S. Chiara Basilica and the Basilica Maggiore of S. Francesco.

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