Sunday Spiritual and Cultural Tour in Rome: Via Cirella to St. Mary Major in Assisi

Day 1: Spiritual Sunday

Rome, Italy / Assisi, Italy on May 11, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Panella - L'Arte del Pane

Begin your Sunday with a delightful Roman breakfast including artisanal pastries and cappuccino, with the bakery opening at 7:00 AM for early risers.
EUR8, 0h45m

8:30am

Walk to Parocchia S. Matteo Apostolo

Travel by cab or public transit to Parocchia S. Matteo Apostolo to participate in the Sunday Mass, a peaceful way to embrace local religious traditions.
EUR5 (taxi) or EUR1.50 (bus), 0h30m

9:00am

Sunday Mass at Parocchia S. Matteo Apostolo

Attend the morning Mass service, an enriching spiritual experience in this welcoming parish church. Sunday Mass typically lasts about one hour.
Free, 1h

10:15am

Visit Basilica of St. Lawrence Outside the Walls (San Lorenzo fuori le Mura)

Explore this magnificent basilica, one of Rome’s ancient pilgrimage churches with stunning mosaics and tombs of early Christian martyrs. Open typically from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Sundays.
Free, 1h

11:30am

Stroll to Termini Station

Make your way to Rome’s central train station, Termini, either by taxi or public transit to prepare for your onward travel or exploration in the city, aiming to arrive by 2:00 PM.
EUR5 (taxi) or EUR1.50 (bus/train), 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Mercato Centrale Roma

Enjoy diverse Roman and Italian dishes at this bustling food market within Termini Station, a great spot for flavorsome pasta, pizza, or fresh salads. Open daily from 10:00 AM to midnight.
EUR15, 1h

2:00pm

Travel to Assisi

Board a train from Termini Station to Assisi, the spiritual heart of Umbria, a journey that takes approximately 2.5 hours aboard comfortable intercity trains.
EUR20-30 one way, 2h30m

4:30pm

Visit Church of St. Mary Major (Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore) in Assisi

Explore this beautiful Romanesque church with rich frescoes and a serene atmosphere reflecting Assisi’s medieval spiritual heritage. Open until 6:00 PM.
EUR4, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Osteria Piazzetta dell'Erba

Dine on traditional Umbrian cuisine in Assisi’s town center, enjoying dishes such as truffle pasta or roasted lamb, with the restaurant open until 9:30 PM.
EUR30, 1h30m

7:30pm

Evening stroll through Assisi

Conclude your day wandering the charming medieval streets of Assisi, admiring the softly lit piazzas, historic architecture, and peaceful ambiance.
Free, 1h
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