Italy Journey of Faith and Hope
Today, we will explore the city of Siena with the guide. See the Gothic Duomo, the famous Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful squares in all of Italy, the Basilica of Saint Francis, the site of the Eucharistic Miracle and of St. Domenico, the site of the relic of St. Catherine of Siena. Celebrate Mass. In the afternoon, we will drive to Assisi, where we can visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels to see the Porziuncola, the rose bush and the cave where the Saint retired for prayer. Dinner and overnight. Day 5 - Assisi This morning, we will celebrate Mass in one of the chapels of the Basilica of St. Francis and see the tomb of the saint. Then, walk across the hilltop town of Assisi to the Basilica of St. Clare to see where St. Clare was buried. We will visit San Damiano convent to see where the Miracle of the Eucharist of Assisi took place in 1241, twelve years before St. Clare died. Visit the church where St. Francis wrote the “Canticle of the Sun”, and see where St. Clare lived. Visit the castle and the hermitage of Cerceri to pray in the same peaceful spot where St. Francis prayed. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 6 - Assisi, Cascia, Loreto Today, we will drive to Cascia. Here, we will visit the monastery where St. Rita lived. Then, we will celebrate Mass at the basilica where her incourrupt body is preserved. Some time at leisure for lunch and continue our drive to Loreto. Upon arrival, we will visit the Shrine of Holy House. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel.
Day 1 - Departure Our journey begins as we depart the USA.
Day 1 - Arrival Venice, Padova Arrive Venice Airport. Meet Tour Escort and drive to the city centre of Padova. Upon arrival, we will visit the basilica, where St. Anthony is buried, see the Saint’s tongue and celebrate Mass. Check in at the hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 2 - Padova, Venezia, Padova This morning, we will begin a full day excursion in the fascinating town of Venice. Continue on a guided tour to see the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist. Celebrate Mass. The rest of the day is at leisure for an optional “Gondola ride”, or to discover the city on your own. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel. Day 3 - Padova, Firenze After breakfast, we will drive to Florence. Here, we will start with a walking tour through the streets of Florence and visiting the Duomo, Giotto Bells Tower, the Baptistery Doors, and the Gates of Paradise. Continue to Signoria Square considered as an “open-air museum”. Then, we will visit the franciscan church of Santa Croce, which houses the tombs of many Italian artists, among who are Galileo and Michelangelo. Celebrate Mass. Time at leisure for shopping at Ponte Vecchio. Dinner and overnight are at the hotel.
Day 7 - Loreto, Lanciano, San Giovanni Rotondo
Day 4 - Firenze, Siena, Assisi
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Included: Roundtrip flight, airline taxes & fuel surcharges, four star hotels with daily breakfast & dinner, private motor coach, tour guide, entrance fees and local taxes, daily mass when and where possible.
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