Marian Shrines - Religious Tour
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN ROME |
DAY 2 - ROME |
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Arrival in Rome, transfer to your hotel. Overview tour of the main sights with a local guide (includes outside view of Ancient Rome ex. Roman Forum, the Coliseum). Dinner and Overnight in Rome. |
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit of the art collection most famous in the world, Vatican Museum with the Renaissance masterpiece, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Dinner and Overnight in Rome.
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DAY 3 - ROME |
DAY 4 - MONTECASSINO |
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In the morning visit St Paul. Outside the Walls and continue our tour via the Appian Way - the oldest road from Roman times - see the famous Domino Quo Vadis Chapel, the ancient Baths of Caracalla, Arch of Drusus, Tomb of Celilia Metella, and visit the catacombs of St Callixtus where the early Christians hid themselves to escape persecution. Dinner and Overnight in Rome.
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Following breakfast, it's time to depart towards the Southern Italy. On the road have a short stop to visit the famous Benedictine Abbey in Montecassino, founded in 529 by St. Benedict. Then continue through the countryside to Padre Pio’s town, San Giovanni Rotondo. Dinner and Overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo. |
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DAY 5 -SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO and MONTE SANT'ANGEL |
DAY 6 - LANCIANO and LORETO |
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This day is full dedicated to Padre Pio. In the morning visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Graces, see the old church, the Padre Pio's confessional and crucifix from which he received the stigmata in 1918. Then visit Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Church. In the afternoon arrive in Monte Sant'Angel, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Gargano Peninsula and a visit to the Sanctuary of Michael the Archangel, the oldest shrine in Western Europe, has been visited by numerous Popes and Saints, including St. Francis of Assisi, St. Pio and St. John Paul II. Dinner and Overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.
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Leave San Giovanni Rotondo to continue your religious journey. During the travel, stop to Lanciano, site of the first Eucharistic Miracle of the Catholic Church, and visit by your own the Eucharistic Miracle Shrine. Then continue to Loreto, and enjoy a guided tour of the Holy House of Nazareth and the beautiful Madonna of Loreto. Dinner and Orvernight in Assisi.
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DAY 7 - ASSISI and SIENA |
DAY 8 - FLORENCE and PISA |
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Following breakfast, start a tour of Assisi. Walking though the medieval streets in Porziuncola, visit with a local guide the St. Mary of the Angels Basilica, the tiny church in the woods where St. Francis began his ministry and where St. Clare began her religious life. Then proceed to Basilica of St. Clare and Basilica of St. Francis where there is the Saint's tomb. The arrive in Florence, dinner and overnight.
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In the morning, by a guided tour, explore the incredible town of Florence, the “cradle of the Italian Renaissance”. See the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral, the Baptistery with its renowned bronze doors, Piazza Signoria, Santa Maria Novella Church and Santa Croce Church. Walk between its beautiful streets enjoying the charm of this unique city Dinner and Orvernight in Florence. |
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DAY 9 - MILAN |
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Following breakfast, depart to the last leg of our religious Italian Tour, Milan. Upon arrival enjoy a city tour including visits to the Duomo and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie which houses the “Last Supper” painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The rest of day is free time at leisure or to go shopping in this fashion city. Dinner and Overnight in Milan.
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DAY 10 - DEPARTURE DAY | ||
Transfer to Milan airport and this is the end of your Tour. |
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PACKAGE INFORMATIONS & BOOKING
- Package description: 9 nights / 10 Days
- Destination: Rome - San Giovanni Rotondo - Loreto - Assisi - Florence - Milan