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Day 1: Arrival in Germany, visit of Berlin Day 2: Wittenberg, Eisleben
Arrive at Berlin airport, welcome to Germany! After an early breakfast, depart for Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Wittenberg is one of Meet your tour guide and bus and start the most important cities of Luther as he is touring Berlin, the capital of the reunified said to have nailed his 95 theses on the door Germany. The tour includes all the important of the Castle Church. Visit the Luther House, highlights like the Brandenburg Gate, the the town hall, the old city and the Town and Reichstag (seat of the Parliament) and its Parish Church St. Marien, the oldest building cupola, the Nikolai Quarter, the impressive in Wittenberg. After a quick lunch proceed boulevard “Unter den Linden”, the Museum to Eisleben to visit both houses where Luther Island, the Gendarmen-Market, the was born in 1483 and died in 1546. Alexanderplatz and Check-Point Charlie. Dinner and overnight in Eisleben. Check in a the hotel and some time at leisure.
Welcome dinner.
Overnight in Berlin. Day 5: Nuremberg, Augsburg
Drive to Nuremberg. According to Luther, Augsburg was also the site of the Imperial Nuremberg was “the eye and the ear of Diet in 1530 at which Protestants argued their Germany”: in those days there were 21 commitment to their confession. In the town printing houses of news. Take a walk through hall, the Peace of Augsburg was signed in the Old Town including Albrecht-Dürer- 1555, ending the religious wars in Germany House and the churches St. Lorenz and St. between the Catholics and the Protestants at Sebald. Continue to Augsburg. It was here least for some time. in 1518 at St. Anna’s Church that Luther met Dinner and overnight in Augsburg. the papal legate, Cardinal Cajetan, who demanded that Luther submit to the pope.
Day 3: Eisleben, Erfurt Day 4: Eisenach, Coburg
The tour of Eisleben includes a visit to the Explore Eisenach, including the Luther- Church of St. Peter and Paul, St. Andrew’s House, and St. Georg’s Church, where Church, St. Anne’s Church and the Old Town J.S. Bach was baptized, and St. Elisabeth with its charming historical houses. Continue was married. Next station of the day is to Erfurt and start with a walking tour Wartburg Castle, where Luther translated through the Old City. Discover the Merchants’ the New Testament from Greek into German. Bridge (Krämerbrücke), the longest series Nowadays one can visit the cell where he of inhabited buildings on any bridge in lived and worked. Continue to Coburg. The Europe, the Fish Market, the Town Hall, the Veste Coburg is one of the largest and best- Merchant’s Church, the Luther Memorial preserved medieval castle complexes of and the Anger (central square of the city). Germany. During the Augsburg Confession Visit also St. Mary’s Cathedral. Erfurt played (1530) Luther took refuge and lived there for an important role in Luther’s life as it was six months. After exploring the fortress, visit there that he decided to become a monk. We also the Historical City. will visit the Augustinian Monastery with its dome and stained-glass window choir. The Dinner and overnight in Coburg. tour will also take us to the cell where Luther lived during his stay in the monastery. In the evening drive to Eisenach.
Dinner and overnight in Eisenach. Day 6: Dachau, Munich Day 8: Depart
Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp. the Marienplatz with the town hall and After check out transfer to Munich airport Here we will visit the museum with its its “Glockenspiel” (carillon) along with the and fly back home. reconstructed barracks and crematorium “Frauen-kirche” (Church of Our Lady) with its where the Holocaust is documented. From distinctive onion dome towers. Finish the day here we make our way to Munich. After with a nice stroll through Viktualienmarkt. arriving there, enjoy a walking tour through the historic Old City of Munich. It consists Dinner and overnight in Munich. of famous buildings and squares, including
Day 7: Neuschwanstein, Munich
Explore Germany’s most visited castle: became world famous. The majestic facade Neuschwanstein, perched high up on a conceals an unbelievable splendor inside: mountain in the Alps. The shimmering very exquisite furniture, luxurious decors and white towers of the castle almost touching masterly artistry. In the afternoon transfer the clouds are instantly recognizable to back to Munich for a farewell dinner at the many. Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle was famous Hofbräuhaus. inspired by Neuschwanstein. To visit it is to step inside a fairy tale. “Mad“ King Ludwig Dinner and overnight in Munich. II realized this architectural dream and it AUSTRIA & GERMANY
8 DAYS
Day 1: Arrival in Austria, visit of Vienna
Arrive at Vienna airport! Welcome to Austria!
Meet your tour guide and depending on the time of arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of the city. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Vienna. Day 2: Vienna
Explore the beautiful city of Vienna with its the famous Spanish Riding School are Day 5: Salzburg, Herrenchiemsee, Munich Day 6: Munich endless number of attractions. Along the not only architectural highlights but also famous Ringstrasse you will see the State interesting for their history. In the afternoon, After breakfast, take a short drive to Prien Explore the highlights of Munich, the Opera House, Hofburg, Art and Natural we will visit the magnificent showrooms of on the banks of Lake Chiemsee. After a boat Bavarian Capital. See the historic city History Museum, Parliament, City Hall and Schönbrunn Palace, Empress Sisi’s former trip we reach the calm island Herreninsel center’s most famous churches, monuments National Theatre. Stop at Stephansdom summer residence. Dinner tonight is served for a visit of one of Germany’s loveliest royal and squares, including the Old Town Hall, St (St. Stephen’s Cathedral) and the Sacher at a typical “Heurigen”-restaurant with some attractions, the magnificent Herrenchiemsee Peter’s Church, Viktualienmarkt, Odeonsplatz Café, famous for its Sacher Torte (chocolate wine included. Palace. Built in the 19th century by King and the Munich Residenz. The tour continues gateau). The colorfully decorated Overnight in Vienna. Ludwig II, this royal landmark sits among to the Palace of Nymphenburg, the former Hundertwasser House, the Hofburg and picturesque Bavarian scenery of majestic summer residence of the Bavarian elector lakes and mountains. With elegant gardens, princes and kings with its beautiful and walkways and ornate interiors of gold, glass spacious gardens. You will visit the palace and porcelain, this palace reflects pure and its magnificent interiors such as the opulence. Some even say that many of its Baroque Steinerne Saal, the Gallery of features, like the vast Hall of Mirrors, surpass Beauties (“Schönheitengalerie”) and a look that of the Palace of Versailles. After the tour at the chamber where King Ludwig II was in the castle, enjoy and explore the gardens, born. Afternoon free time. the park, and the big fountains. Return boat Overnight in Munich. trip to Prien, from where we continue to Munich, the capital of Bavaria.
Dinner and overnight in Munich.
Day 3: Vienna, Salzburg Day 4: Salzburg
Travel alongside the Danube through the Visit Mozart’s Birth House and Mozart’s famous “Wienerwald”. Situated high above Residence. The house in which the great the river is the monastery of Melk. It is composer was born in 1756 is now one part of the UNESCO world heritage and a of the most frequently visited museums landmark of the region. Continue following in the world. At Mozart’s Residence the the Danube and shortly before the city biographies of the family members and the of Linz leave the Danube in the direction of Salzburg. Pass some famous lakes of authentic impressions of everyday family life the region, such as: Mondsee, Attersee, are displayed. Later we will get an overview Wallersee and Wolfgangsee. Arrive at the of the most popular sights and some of the city of Salzburg, the hometown of Wolfgang original filming locations of the film and Amadeus Mozart. musical “The Sounds of Music”. See the Carillon, Salzburg Cathedral, Franciscan Dinner and overnight in Salzburg. Church, Mozart Square, Hofstallgasse, Hohensalzburg Fortress, St. Peter’s Abbey, and Mirabell Palace and Gardens in baroque style.
Dinner and overnight in Salzburg. Day 7: Munich, Neuschwanstein, Day 8: Travel Day Oberammergau After check out, transfer to Munich airport Visit Germany’s most visited castle: and fly back home. GERMANY Neuschwanstein, perched high up on a mountain in the Alps. The shimmering white towers of the castle almost touching Fairytale castles Specials: the clouds are instantly recognizable to • Dinner at a “Heurigen”-restaurant in many. Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle was Vienna 7 DAYS inspired by Neuschwanstein. To visit it is to • “The sound of music”-tour in Salzburg step inside a fairy tale. “Mad“ King Ludwig • Boat tour on Lake Chiemsee from Prien to Day 1: Frankfurt - Würzburg II realized this architectural dream and it • Herreninsel and back to Prien Arrive at Frankfurt Airport. became world famous. The majestic facade • Carriage on Herreninsel to the palace and Welcome to Germany! conceals an unbelievable splendor inside: backwards very exquisite furniture, luxurious decors and Meet and greet by your English-speaking orientation city tour followed by a welcome guide. Depending on the arrival time, you masterly artistry. In the afternoon continue to dinner at a local restaurant. will go on a sightseeing tour in Frankfurt. a small, picturesque village in the Alps which Transfer to the hotel in Würzburg. Enjoy an Overnight in Würzburg. is known all over the world. Oberammergau, the “Passion Play Village with Heart” is about 1 hour drive from Neuschwanstein. Explore the lovely village, the museum, the parish church and visit a woodcarving workshop. Farewell-dinner will take place in a nice local restaurant.
Overnight in Oberammergau Day 2: Würzburg, Coburg, Bayreuth
The former episcopal’s palace Würzburg artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo are world is among the oldest buildings and most famous. In the afternoon, travel to Coburg beautiful of Germany. During a guided for a visit of the Veste, the fortress where walking tour, you will pass many of the sights Martin Luther took refuge and lived during that make up the city’s history: the Falkenhaus the Peace of Augsburg. The tour includes a with its rococo facade, the Gothic Chapel visit and an explanation of the Ducal Palace of St. Mary, the Market Square, the historic (“Fürstenbau”) with guests’ living room, Town Hall, Neumünster church and the Alte Luther Chapel und private living rooms of Mainbrücke (Old Bridge across the river Duke Carl Eduard von Sachsen-Coburg und Main) with a marvelous view of the Fortress Gotha, the Old German Art Collection (late Marienberg. Visit Residenz, a UNESCO World medieval paintings and sculptures, including Heritage Site. The palace was designed by the “Gandersheimer Evangeliar”), the Balthasar Neumann and built from 1720 Hunting Room, the Banqueting Hall (“Große through 1744. It is considered one of the most Hofstube”) (Court Weapons) and Luther’s important palaces in Europe. The ceiling Rooms. Drive to Bayreuth. frescoes above the grand staircase and in Overnight in Bayreuth the impressive Imperial Hall by the Venetian
Day 3: Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland
Bayreuth has a rich cultural and historical shows the features of Bayreuth Rococo in heritage. Take a city tour to include the an exemplary way. The particularly notable historic center of town, the UNESCO World rooms of the Margravine’s city residence are Heritage Margravial Opera House and Villa the Garden and Palm Room, Wilhelmine’s Wahnfried with the graves of Cosima and Music Salon and the famous Cabinet of Richard Wagner. To round off the tour, climb Fragmented Mirrors. Drive through the the Castle Tower (16th century): from which typical Franconian Switzerland passing the we can enjoy panoramic views of the Festival village of Tüchersfeld, where timber-framed- Theatre and across to the Fichtelgebirge houses seem to be glued onto the rocks. Mountains. The New Castle was the Continue through the romantic highland residence of the Margraves of Bayreuth. scenery with chalky, white Jurassic rock cliffs Margrave Friedrich and the Prussian Princess and deep ravines. In the evening, arrive in Wilhelmine, sister of Friedrich the Great, Munich were the most outstanding personages of Dinner and overnight in Munich. Bayreuth in the 18th century. The New Castle built by the French architect St. Pierre in 1753, Day 4: Munich Day 6: Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Oberammergau, Munich Explore the highlights of Munich, the spacious gardens. You will visit the palace Bavarian Capital. See the historic city and its magnificent interiors such as the Continue to Germany’s most visited castle: completed. The Palace, although much center’s most famous churches, monuments Baroque Steinerne Saal, the Gallery of Neuschwanstein, perched high up on a smaller than Neuschwanstein, also displays and squares, including the Old Town Hall, St Beauties (“Schönheitengalerie”) and a look mountain in the Alps. The shimmering a unique Neo-Rococo splendor and reflects Peter’s Church, Viktualienmarkt, Odeonsplatz at the chamber where King Ludwig II was white towers of the castle almost touching King Ludwig’s fascination with the French and the Munich Residenz. The tour continues born. Afternoon free time. the clouds are instantly recognizable to Ancient Régime. After the visit, continue to to the Palace of Nymphenburg, the former many. Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle was the “Passion Play village with heart” in the Overnight stay in Munich. summer residence of the Bavarian elector inspired by Neuschwanstein. To visit it is to Alps, Oberammergau. You can explore princes and kings with its beautiful and step inside a fairy tale. „Mad“ King Ludwig the lovely village, the museum, the parish II realized this architectural dream and it church and visit a woodcarving workshop. became world famous. The majestic facade Late in the afternoon arrive to our hotel in conceals an unbelievable splendor inside: Munich. Our farewell-dinner will be served exquisite furniture, luxurious decors and in a typical Bavarian restaurant with music masterly artistry. The journey will continue and a “Mass” (1 liter) beer. to beautiful Linderhof Palace, which is Overnight stay in Munich. another of King Ludwig’s II Royal Bavarian Castles. This is the only one he lived to see
Day 5: Herrenchiemsee
Driver from Munich to Prien on the bank With elegant gardens, walkways and ornate of Lake Chiemsee. Take a boat trip to the interiors of gold, glass and porcelain, this calm island Herreninsel for a visit of one of palace reflects pure opulence. Some even Germany’s loveliest royal attractions, the say that many of its features, like the vast magnificent Herrenchiemsee Palace. Built in Hall of Mirrors, surpass those of the Palace of the 19th century by King Ludwig II, this royal Versailles. Return by boat to Prien, overnight landmark sits among picturesque Bavarian stay and dinner at a local hotel in the vicinity. scenery of majestic lakes and mountains. FAITH, ART AND CITIES PILGRIMAGE TOUR from Rome to Milan
9 DAYS
Day 1: Rome
Welcome to Italy!
Upon arrival in Rome, you will be met by our Dei Fori Imperiali Roman Forum and capitol representative and transferred to your hotel. Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, Circus En route you will have a panoramic city tour Maximus, Aventin Hill, and Porta S. Paolo. along Piazza Della Repubblica with Najads Fountain, Via Nazionale, Piazza Venezia, Via Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 7: Departure Specials: • Boat tour on Lake Chiemsee from Prien to Depending on your flight time, enjoy some Herreninsel and back to Prien free time in downtown Munich. After check • Carriage on Herreninsel to the palace and out transfer to Munich airport and take your backwards flight back home. • Farewell-dinner in a typical Bavarian restaurant with music and a “Mass” (1 liter) beer Day 2: Papal Audience And Vatican (Must Day 4: Assis, Siena And Florence Be On Wednesday) After Breakfast, we will begin exploring the After breakfast, drive to St. Peter’s Square Construction of St. Peter’s began in 1506 and town of St Francis of Assis. Assis is a small Campo. This shell shaped square is the for the Holy Father’s General Audience was completed in 1626. St. Peter is buried Umbrian town in central Italy best known as dramatic setting for the annual Palio and Blessing. Proceed to visit the Vatican here along with many other popes. the birthplace of St. Francis Of Assisi — patron bareback horserace. The piazza`s focal point Museums, as well as the Sistine Chapel. saint of Italy, founder of the Franciscan order, is the Palazzo Pubblico, the public palace, Dinner and overnight in Rome. Continue to Visit St. Peter’s Basilica built and one of the most popular Catholic saints which dates back to 1250. Continue uphill to on the site where St. Peter was martyred. in history. Assis’s main attraction is the 13th- visit the monumental Cathedral dedicated to century Basilica of St. Francis, which contains the Virgin Mary and the Shrine and House of the sacred relics of Francis and beautiful St. Catherine, which has become a popular frescoes of his life. We will visit St Claire place of pilgrimage. The house of the saint, Basilica, which is a 13th-century church that which was proclaimed Doctor of the Church, houses the relics of St. Claire friend and was converted into a sanctuary in 1464 and protege of St. Francis of Assisi as well as the today contains a number of documents and miraculous crucifix that spoke to Francis; paintings related to her. and other major monuments of the city. Continue to Florence for Dinner and Next, discover the medieval town of Siena, Overnight. which invites us to stroll through its Gothic streets. Admire the famous Piazza del
Day 3: Rome – Assisi
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour through Bernini. After this fascinating stroll, free time the streets and alleys of the city center to for lunch and drive to Assisi (around 4 hours). visit the most famous squares, fountains and palaces of the Baroque art. From the Spanish Arrival and Mass at Santa Maria degli Angeli Steps to the spectacular Trevi Fountain, on to Basilica and the Porziuncola. the amazing architecture of the Pantheon, Dinner and overnight in Assisi. and the lively atmosphere of Piazza Navona, with the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Day 5: Florence
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is and Baptistry with the famous bronze doors, dedicated to Florence which is famous for its Giotto’s Belfry, Piazza della Signoria, with history: a center of medieval European trade the great Loggia and the Ponte Vecchio. Free and finance and one of the wealthiest cities time for lunch. Afterwards, explore on your of the time, it is considered the birthplace of own the charming streets and markets of the Renaissance, and has been called “the Florence or visit the Museum of the Academy Athens of the Middle Ages”. As Florence is a with the statue of David by Michelangelo small and walkable city, we can see so much or the Uffizi, one of the world’s finest art simply by walking through the city. The tour galleries. includes a visit of the magnificent downtown Dinner and Overnight Florence. including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with Brunelleschi’s splendid Duomo
Day 6: Bologna And Padova
After Breakfast, we leave the elegant city of Degli Asinelli”. Visit one of the oldest libraries Florence and travel through Tuscany region in the world with rare books and manuscripts to Bologna, the capital of Emilia Romagna and coat of arms. See also the Anatomy and one of the most developed cities in Italy. Theater, used for staging the experiments Bologna is known for its beauty, wealth, conducted by the faculty of medicine. We cuisine, and streets lined with beautiful then travel through the Veneto Region to arcades. It is home to one of the oldest Padova. Galileo lectured in Padova’s 13th universities in the western world (1088), century university; Dante, Petrarch, and historically notable for its teaching of canon Tasso studied here. We visit the Basilica of and civil law. It is also Italy’s gastronomic St. Anthony, which is a mixture of Gothic, capital. For lunch try “Pasta Bolognese.” Romanesque and Byzantine architecture Stop in the medieval center and see Piazza with the tomb and relics of the saint. Maggiore, which is still the same as it was during the Renaissance. Walk through Piazza Dinner and overnight in Padova Nettuno and the medieval tower of “Torre Day 8: Verona And Milan
After Breakfast, drive to Verona, the famous there; we will enjoy a relaxing walk through city where William Shakespeare set Romeo Verona squares and monuments: Piazza and Juliet, one of his most romantic works. delle Erbe (the old Roman center and now Many tourists all over the world visit this Market Square), Piazza dei Signori (the beautiful city to see the home of Juliet and political center in middle age Verona), and her grave, and to visit other important finally Piazza Bra. After lunch, continue to monuments, such as the Arena, a Roman Milan. amphitheater, which is internationally known for the largescale opera performances held Dinner and overnight at Milan.
Day 7: Venice
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to a masterpiece of Venetian – Byzantine Venice. Arrive at Tronchetto Terminal and architecture built in 830 to shelter the tomb embark on the boat to reach the city center. of St. Mark. View the marble Ducal Palace, Venice, the city where everything and and the famous “Bridge of Sighs”. On foot is everyone floats. This lovely Lagoon-city on the best way to explore Venice. Perhaps you the Adriatic coast is like a giant maze with might take on optional “Gondola Ride” across tiny alleys and hidden piazzas linked by the “Grand Canal” OR walk on the Rialto narrow foot bridges over 400 large and Bridge and visit the market. To experience small canals. It is with good reason that the real Venice head towards the side streets Venetians call their city “La Serenissima” (the to “Strada Nova” and you’ll see how Venice’s most serene). Venice awakes each morning citizens live and shop. with a refreshing absence of speeding cars, and roaring mopeds. Arrive by boat in St. Dinner and overnight in Padova Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark’s Basilica, SPLENDORS OF ITALY From Rome to Milan
8 DAYS
Day 1: Rome Day 2: Rome
Welcome to Italy! Begin our discovery of the eternal City starting from Ancient Rome. Our first stop Meet and greet by your English-speaking will be the Colosseum, visit the arena and guide. Depending on the arrival time, you walk across the Roman Forum, pass by will go on a sightseeing tour in Rome, with Arches of Constantine and Titus and finish a specific focus on Baroque Rome including: by the Capitol Hill. We will learn the history, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon culture, architecture of this great civilization and Piazza Navona. We will admire and that set the foundation for Western culture. learn about the architectural masterpieces Day 9: Milan that made Rome famous throughout the Free time for lunch and to explore the city centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire. on our own before taking the bus back to After breakfast and according to flight home square; the Galleria “Vittorio Emanuele II”, Transfer to the hotel and check in. the hotel. departure, we will have the opportunity one of the firsts examples of art nouveau Dinner and overnight in Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome. to visit Milan, the second-most populous architecture in Italy, and then reach the city in Italy, which serves as the capital of “navigli”, which captured the curiosity of a Lombardy region. Milan is world famous for genius like Leonardo da Vinci, who gave to being a center of art, music and education this city one of his most beautiful works: “The since antiquity and as a center of fashion last supper”, painted in the dining hall of and economy in modern times. We shall see Santa Maria delle Grazie. the Cathedral, masterpiece of the Gothic architecture, which stands in the homonym Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Special add-ons options: • Cooking Class (Gelato, Pasta, Pizza) • Wine Tasting... • Farm visit (local cheeses, oil, limoncello.) • Montecassino and WW2 tours • Gladiator School • Olive harvest (in season) • Mosaic class Day 3: Florence Day 4: Pisa – Venezia Mestre
Depart Rome and travel north towards Depart Florence and travel north crossing Florence across Lazio and Umbria regions. the Emilia-Romagna region. On our way to Arrive directly in Florence at a local Venezia Mestre we will stop in Pisa, famous restaurant for lunch (not included). From all over the world for its Leaning Tower. We there, take a walking tour of Florence’s will have time to stop for Lunch (meal not masterpieces: Piazza della Signoria with included) and free time in Piazza dei Miracoli its Neptune Fountain and Palazzo Vecchio, to admire the Tower up close. Continue to the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral which Venezia Mestre. houses Michelangelo’s unfinished Pietá and Day 5: Venice Day 7: Milan the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s famous Gates Dinner and overnight in Venezia Mestre of Paradise. Drive to “Tronchetto bus Area” where a Half day tour of the city visiting the main Vaporetto (waterbus) will take us to the highlights including the Victor Emanuel Dinner and overnight in Florence center of Venice, Piazza S. Marco. Gallery, the Duomo (no entrance), the Sforzesco Castle, la Scala Opera House (no As soon as we board the boat, we will entrance). start to understand why Venice is a such a unique city, made of 118 islands separated Time at leisure for lunch and last-minute by more than 150 canals. Once arrived in shopping or just strolling around Milan. Piazza S. Marco start our tour of the most important highlights including: the square Finally, we will meet up with our bus and get with the famous Bell Tower and Clock Tower, back to the hotel. the Basilica with its treasure of marble and Dinner and overnight in Milan gold-background mosaics, finally we will admire the Doge’s Palace (no entrance) and the infamous Bridge of Sighs. Free time Day 8: Milan – Departure Day for lunch and shopping, a stroll along the bridges and canals or even a gondola ride After check out, transfer to Milan airport along the Grand Canal. Later, we will take a and fly back home. Vaporetto back to Tronchetto to meet the bus and make our way back to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Venezia Mestre
Day 6: Verona – Milan
Depart Venezia and drive towards Milan. Special add-ons options: Make a stop in Verona, home to the Roman arena and stage for Shakespeare’s Romeo • Cooking Class (Gelato, Pasta, Pizza) and Juliet. Free time in Verona for lunch • Wine Tasting... (meal not included). The traveling continues • Farm visit (local cheeses, oil, limoncello. with a stop at Lake Garda to stretch our legs • Montecassino and WW2 tours and take a few pictures. Finally, we will make • Gladiator School or way to the hotel in Milan for check in. • Olive harvest (in season) Dinner and overnight in Milan • Mosaic class WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2021 Rome
JUNE 23-27, 2021
Official event program to be published by the Vatican
Please see below offers for pre and post tours Pre Event: from Milan/Venice to Rome
Some of the days of visits to Rome could be integrated with the program of the event but this we may do it only when the program will be official
Day 1: Milan Arrival or Day 1: Venice Arrival
Arrive at Milan Airport. Welcome to Italy! Arrive at Venice Airport. Welcome to Italy!
Our representatives will meet you and escort Our representatives will meet you and escort you to your bus and guide. you to your bus and guide.
Take a panoramic tour of Milan (according Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel in with the arrival flight time). After the tour, Venice Mestre. Rest of the day free. transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Venice Mestre Dinner and overnight in Venice Mestre Day 3: Pisa
Drive to Pisa. Here, we can admire Piazza would still be one of the most remarkable dei Miracoli, with the Baptistery, the Dome bell towers in Europe and one of several and the famous Leaning Tower. This renowned buildings in the center of Pisa. 180-foot-tall round tower is over 10 degrees Transfer to Florence, check in and out of perpendicular. Originally designed accommodation at the hotel. to stand straight, it began to lean during its construction in 1173 and corrective efforts Dinner and overnight in Florence failed. Even without its tilt, the building
Day 2: Venice Day 4: Florence
Venice fascinating city boasts waterways of marble and gold-background mosaics. Today we will explore city of Florence. During features Ghiberti’s famous Gates of Paradis, and boats instead of roads and cars, From the Piazza, you can see the famous the day, enjoy the beautiful gardens and a and the Academy where you can view some encompassing 118 islands separated by Bell Tower and the Clock Tower, as well as leisurely stroll through the open-air markets. of Michelangelo’s finished and unfinished more than 150 canals. the charming pink and white Doges’ Palace. Every street, square and winding alley of work, including the awe-inspiring David. Florence is a showcase for Romanesque, Dinner and overnight Florence Depart from Mestre to “Tronchetto bus Area” After seeing the romantic Bridge of Sighs, Gothic and Renaissance grandeur. Among in order to catch your boat to Piazza San enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore on Florence’s masterpieces, you’ll see the Piazza Marco. We will admire the Piazza, bordered your own. At accorded time, transfer back by della Signoria with its Neptune Fountain and on three sides by palatial arcades in two boat to Tronchetto bus area and then return Vecchio Palace, the Santa Maria del Fiore tiers and faced on the other by the Basilica of to the hotel. Cathedral which houses Michelangelo’s St. Mark, one of the world’s most magnificent unfinished Pietá, the Baptistry which churches. Tour the Basilica with its treasure Dinner and overnight: Venice Mestre Day 5: Assisi / Rome Day 6: Rome Day 7: Rome
After breakfast, depart to Assisi, the charming church contains his tomb and many great Today we will explore Ancient Rome. Visit the Visit the Vatican City, home to one of the medieval town once home to Saint Francis. works of art. In the afternoon we will have Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and climb the greatest museums in the world. And, of Just two years after his death, the large time to explore Santa Maria degli Angeli and arches to enjoy full view of the biggest arena course, tour St. Peter’s Basilica and the Basilica was begun in honor of this local Porziuncola. Continue to Rome, check in and of the ancient world; proceed to Arches of Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s frescoes, saint, immediately after his canonization accommodation at the hotel. Constantine and Titus - with the famous now restored to their full, colorful glory. in 1228. At one time, the land on which the Menorah relief, the Vestalian Temple- home After lunch, take a walking tour through the church stands was an execution ground for Dinner and overnight: Rome of Roman Senat, Temple of Venus-Roma, Baroque Rome: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon condemned criminals. In his humility, Saint Tomb of Julius Caesar and the Capitol Hill. and Piazza Navona. Francis asked to be buried there, and it In the afternoon, we will continue with a became known as the Hill of Paradise. The tour of one of the Roman Catacombs, the Dinner and overnight in Rome long underground cemeteries which the early Christians used as a place of hiding to escape persecution.
Dinner and overnight in Rome
Day 8: Rome Day 9: Rome Our Event Of World Family Day Will Start! Today we tour the major Basilicas of Rome, including a visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Saint John Lateran and the Holy Steps.
Afternoon at leisure to explore Rome on your own, enjoy some local cuisine and walk along the streets.
Dinner and overnight in Rome. Post Event: Day 3: Rome Rome, Assisi, Loreto & Visit to the Pantheon, the Roman forum, the Medjugorje Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum, as well as the Rome of the Renaissance: the Some of the days of visits to Rome could be Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna (or Spanish integrated with the program of the event but Steps), Navona Square. this we may do it only when the program will be official Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 1: Rome Day 2: Rome
Drive along the ancient Appian Way to Vatican day! visit St Peter’s Basilica with the Catacombs, the long underground its many religious and artistic treasures, cemeteries which the early Christians used including the tombs of Saints John XXIII and as a place of hiding to escape persecution. John Paul II. Tour of the Vatican Museum, After the tour, celebrate the Mass in a chapel which houses the Sistine Chapel and some outside the catacombs. of the most important art collections in the world. In the Afternoon, visit St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica, the burial place of St. Paul the Visit the basilicas of St John Lateran, the Apostle. The chapel of relics has numerous pope’s cathedral as Bishop of Rome, and St relics, the most notable of which are a set Mary Major, one of the oldest churches in chains said to be the prison chains of St. Paul, the world, having originally been built in the used in the last days before his execution. fifth century.
Dinner and overnight in Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 4: Rome Papal Audience / Assisi Must Be On Wednesday
Today we see the pope at the general popular Catholic saints in history. Assisi’s audience in St Peter’s Square. It is an main attraction is the 13th-century Basilica of unforgettable experience to see Pope St. Francis, which contains the sacred relics of Francis close-up (subject to the Holy Father Francis and beautiful frescoes of his life. Visit being in Rome). After lunch and some free St Claire Basilica , which is a 13th-century time, continue to Assisi. At the arrival, visit of church that houses the relics of St. Claire, the town of St Francis of Assisi. friend and protégé of St. Francis of Assisi, as well as the miraculous crucifix that spoke to Assisi is a small Umbrian town in central Italy Francis; and other major monuments of the best known as the birthplace of St. Francis city. of Assisi — patron saint of Italy, founder of the Franciscan order, and one of the most Dinner and Overnight in Assisi. Day 6: Split/Medjugorje
Arrival at Split. After breakfast, disembarkation and continuation to Medjugorje.
Arrival, time at disposal for private devotions.
Dinner and Overnight in Medjugorje.
Day 5: Assisi/Loreto/Ferry Ancona -> Split
Visit to Eremo delle Carceri: in the caves on Departure to Loreto Shrine. The Holy House the slope of Monte Subasio just outside the of Loreto is one of the most revered Marian walls of Assisi, St. Francis and his followers shrines in the world. Since medieval times, established their first home at the Eremo the Holy House has been believed to be the delle Carceri (Carceri Hermitage). He often very home from Nazareth in which the Virgin returned here during his life to pray and Mary lived, conceived and raised the young contemplate. Continue to San Damiano Jesus. Convent where St. Francis first received his miraculous calling in 1205 and where St. A large basilica has been built around the Day 7: Medjugorje Clare died in 1253, an important stop on the small shrine, and the sacred site attracts Visit of Hill of Crnica (the Hill of the religious community in Medjugorje and pilgrimage to the Franciscan holy city. Visit as many as 4 million Catholic pilgrims and Apparitions), Mount Krisevac (Hill of the more. Daily morning and evening Mass, also the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli, visitors each year. Cross, with Stations of the Cross), 18:40 Rosary, Adoration and Healing Service. Free much venerated as the place of St. Francis’ Continue to Ancona Port to embark on the Apparitions, Talks by the Visionaries and time to prayerfully explore Medjugorje. death. Inside the grand Baroque basilica are ferry to Split. by Franciscan priests with opportunity to two small, humble structures: the Capella Dinner and overnight at Medjugorje. ask questions, meet the Oasis of Peace, a del Transito and the Porziuncola. Dinner and overnight in on board. WORLD YOUTH DAY Lisbon 2022 9 DAYS
Program - pending announcement of official event dates
Day 1 Sun: Depart Your Country for Europe Day 4 Wed: Morning catechesis, WYD Youth Festival events Day 2 Mon: Arrive in Lisbon or a nearby city, transfer to lodging, prepare for WYD with Day 5 Thu: Morning catechesis, Welcoming your JMJ youth WYD Guide Ceremonies for our Holy Father
Day 3 Tue: Lisbon Walking Tour, WYD Day 6 Fri: Morning catechesis, WYD Youth Opening Ceremonies Festival events, and Via Crucis
Day 8: Medjugorje / Dubrovnik, Departure Day 7 Sat: Pilgrimage walk, evening prayer Day 9 Mon: Depart for home or a post-WYD vigil with our Holy Father extension Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport of Dubrovnik for your departure Day 8 Sun: Morning Mass with the Pope, return flight. pilgrimage walk back to lodging Pilgrimage Extension Option: Extension tour in Rome 4 nights stay FOOTSTEPS OF
Day 1 in Rome: Arrival in Rome – according Day 3 in Rome: Daily excursion from Rome to the arrival time, optional panoramic tour to Assisi. Visit the city of St. Francis, with the ST. PAUL & 3 DAY CRUISE by bus or foot where not possible (without Basilicas of Santa Chiara and St. Francis. entrances) of the city. After lunch (not included) continue with Greece and Turkey the visit of Santa Maria degli Angeli and Transfer to the hotel, check in and overnight Porziuncola. At the end of the tour, transfer Day 2 in Rome: visit the Vatican City, the back to the hotel in Rome. 10 DAYS Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Day 4 in Rome: Tour of Ancient Rome, with Peter Basilica. Colosseum and Roman Forum. The trip of a lifetime! Day 1: Wednesday - Athens, Greece Free time for lunch Free time for lunch After visiting the inspiring sites in Athens and welcome to Greece! Continue to an afternoon walking tour Afternoon free for shopping or personal through the Baroque Rome (Trevi Fountain, Corinth, embark on your cruise sailing to the activities (or HD tour of the major basilicas Arrive at Athens Airport where you will be Piazza Navona and Pantheon) “Jerusalem of Aegean” - Patmos Island - and of Rome – Santa Maria Maggiore and S. met by our representative and transfer to the visit the first Christian Church of Ephesus in Giovanni in Laterano) hotel. Travel in time, exploring a city with a Turkey. Continue your journey to the northern history of more than 5,000 years! Greece to follow the steps of Apostle Paul. Overnight and dinner in Athens.
Day 5 in Rome: Check out from the hotel, transfer to the airport in order to catch your return flight home. Day 3: Friday - Cruise To Mykonos
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to sculpture church of Paraportiani or along Piraeus port for embarkation on the Greek the waterfront of “Little Venice” to the famous Islands cruise. Sail at 11a.m. and enjoy lunch windmills. Enjoy dinner on board and at on board. The first port of call is Mykonos, 11p.m. for some free time for exploring the town. Stroll on own through the whitewashed, Sail for Kusadasi, Turkey. flower-decked alleyways, climbing to the
Day 2: Thursday – Athens & Corinth
This morning, we depart for a morning tour out of Athens. On the way, stop at the historic Parthenon Temple, Erectheion and Temple Corinth Canal. It was Corinth (Acts 18:1- of Athena Nike. Then walk to nearby Mars’ 18) where Apostle Paul lived and worked, Hill (Areopagus) (Acts 17:22) where Apostle established a thriving church, subsequently Paul spoke to the Athenians about the one sending two of his epistles now part of the and only God. Our tour will finish with a New Testament. After visiting the sites panoramic bus tour to see the city highlights. associated with Apostle Paul’s ministry, return to Athens for an afternoon city tour. Overnight and dinner in Athens. Climb up to Acropolis Hill to see the famous Day 4: Saturday - Kusadasi (Turkey) - Day 6: Monday - Athens - Meteora Day 7: Tuesday - Berea - Thessalonica Patmos (Greece) Monasteries - Kalambaka Continue our journey to Thessalonica. On our Arrive at Kusadasi port in Turkey. This is the afternoon and enjoy a tour to the Monastery Disembark after breakfast on board. Meet way stop in Berea (Acts 17:10-15) to see the starting point for the tour to Ancient Ephesus of St. John where he was exiled and wrote the local guide and continue by bus for mosaic monument commemorating Apostle (Acts 18:19-21). Apostle Paul preached to the Book of Revelation. Visit the Grotto of a journey to Central & Northern Greece. Paul’s preaching. Later in the afternoon, the Ephesians, lived and worked here for the Revelation (Cave of Apocalypse) before Stop in the town of Kalambaka and enjoy check-in at the hotel in Thessalonica. Enjoy several years. Tour the spectacular ruins embarking on the cruise ship. a spectacular drive up to visit two Meteora the evening at leisure. Take a walk by in the city which was founded in the 10th Monasteries which are built on the top of the seaside promenade and explore the century B.C. After the visit, return to the port Sail to Heraklion, Crete and enjoy dinner on colossal symmetrical gray and reddish beautiful city center. for re-embarkation at lunch time and sail board. boulders. They are perched precariously Dinner and Overnight in Thessalonica to Patmos. Arrive in Patmos (Rev 1:9) in the high above the ground and they were first built in the 14th century by monks seeking isolation and salvation.
Dinner and Overnight in Kalambaka.
Day 5: Sunday - Crete & Santorini
At 7 a.m. arrive at Heraklion, Crete (Acts 27:7- Ride the cable car up to the white-washed 13). Option to join an excursion to the Minoan town of Thera, perched high on the rim of the Palace of Knossos, home of King Minos and ancient volcano. the legendary Minotaur (half-bull and half- man). After a few hours, sail for Santorini, the Set sail back to the port of Piraeus around island with the most magnificent landscape! 9:00p.m. Day 8: Wednesday - Philippi - Kavala
Explore Thessalonica – the Old City Walls, the Agora, 5th and 6th century Basilica and the White Tower, Galerius Arch and the the Theater. Continue to Kavala, the ancient Rotunda. Depart to Philippi, the site where port of Neapolis (Acts 16:11) for a panoramic Apostle Paul established a strong church. tour before returning to Thessalonica for To this congregation he sent his letter (Acts overnight. 16:9-33). See the river where Lydia is said Dinner and Overnight in Thessalonica to have been baptized, the ruins of a prison where Apostle Paul and Sylas had been kept,
Day 9: Thursday- Thessalonica – Athens Day 10: Friday - Athens Departure
Drive back to Athens passing by Tempi Valley Transfer to the Athens airport to catch your and Katerini where we gaze upon the Mount return flight home. Olympus.
Overnight and Farewell dinner in Athens. GREECE - CHRISTIAN TOUR From Thessaloniki to Athens
8 DAYS
Day 1 - Thessaloniki welcome to Greece!
Arrive at Makedonia airport in Thessaloniki center in Roman times as well as the where you will be met by our representative second largest and wealthiest during the and transfer to the hotel. Byzantine era. In 50 A.D. St Paul visited the city and wrote two epistles to the ancient Thessaloniki was built about 315 B.C. by King Thessalonians. At present Thessaloniki is Cassander, brother-in-law of Alexander the Greece’s second largest city. Great, who named the city after his wife Thessaloniki. It was a major commercial Overnight and dinner in Thessaloniki. Day 3: Thessaloniki – Veria – Vergina – Kalambaka
Start the day by exploring Thessaloniki, and preached the Gospel to the Veroeans in including the White Tower, the Arch of 49 AD. Next stop is Vergina or ancient Aegae, Galerius, the Rotonda, the oldest of which was the first capital of the kingdom Thessaloniki’s churches, Aristotelous Square, of Macedon. Although the capital was later the fortress and Ramparts overlooking transferred to Pella, Aegae remained the city the city and its gulf. Visit the Byzantine where sacred rituals and ceremonies would churches of St Sophia and St. Dimitrios, an take place. Visit the very impressive site of early convert to Christianity martyred by the Royal Tomb of King Philip II, the father of the Romans. Continue to the town of Verias Alexander the Great. dubbed “Little Jerusalem” for the many Overnight and dinner in Kalambaka. churches that are built across it. Visit the Bema of St Paul where the Apostle stood
Day 2: Kavala – Philippi – Thessaloniki
Travel East along the Lakes Koronia and Anthony defeated Brutus and Cassius, last Volvi into Kavala. Kavala ancient Neapolis, defenders of the Roman Republic in 42 B.C. was the main port of Philippi and where St Paul first arrived at Philippi around 50 St. Paul accompanied by Silas, Luke and A.D. It was one of the first European cities Timothy, first set foot in Europe and sowed to accept Christianity. Here he delivered his the seeds of Christianity. Aside from the first sermon and baptized the first Christian great panoramas of Kavala, the city has a convert, Lydia, on European soil. We will view Byzantine castle, aqueduct, and museum the baptismal site and visit a crypt dating containing finds from Ancient Amphipolis from the Roman period that is thought to and Philippi. Follow the Via Egnatia, remnant have served as a prison for Paul. We will of Rome’s highway system, viewing Roman also see the famous Acropolis, the Market and Greek tombstones and ruts of ancient Place, Basilica, and the Theatre. Return to chariot wheels. Philippi, as its name implies Thessaloniki. was established by Philip II of Macedonia in 358 B.C. It was here that Octavian and Overnight and dinner in Thessaloniki. Day 4: Meteora – Itea Day 6: Athens
Visit the Byzantine Meteora monasteries. and offer an insight into the mystic world of Athens, the capital of Greece, is one of the the Parthenon and the Erechtheion. Walk to Amongst striking scenery, perched on sheer- the monks still residing there. Drive south to oldest cities in the world spanning a history Areopagus or Mars Hill, the site where trials sided gray rock pinnacles of varied and the picturesque coastal village of Itea a few of 3,400 years. Home of the great minds, were heard before the Council of Elders and spectacular shapes and appearing to be kilometers away from Delphi. philosophers and teachers of ancient times where St Paul delivered his speech to the suspended in mid-air, stand the ageless 14th such as Plato, Socrates and Aristotle, Athens Athenians. Visit the ancient Agora where Overnight and dinner in Itea. century monasteries of Meteora. The is the birthplace of democracy and the cradle Athenians gathered not only for commercial monasteries contain beautiful Byzantine art of Western Civilization. A bus tour will guide purposes but also for political and religious us through the highlights of Athens; House ones. Our visit is not complete without a tour of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, of the New Acropolis museum, which houses Presidential Palace, Panathenaic Stadium, the findings of the Acropolis of Athens. Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, to Overnight and dinner in Athens. lead us to the world renowned Acropolis.
Walk through the architectural wonders of the Golden Age of Pericles; the Propylaia,
Day 7: Corinth – Athens
Drive through the coastal road to the Corinth 51–52. Here he wrote the First and Second Canal, which separates Peloponnese Epistles to the Corinthians. We shall visit from the Greek mainland and connects the site of the Bema of St. Paul, where he the two Seas, the Ionian and the Aegean. preached. Return to Athens. Continue to Ancient Corinth, one of the most Free afternoon to explore, relax and important trading cities of ancient Greece Day 5: Delphi – Athens shop in the neighbourhoods of Plaka and dating back to the 6th century B.C. Visiting Monastiraki in central Athens. Explore the archaeological site and museum wars. Explore the sanctuary by walking up the archaeological site we will come across of Delphi, which was known as the center the Sacred Way to see the Treasuries, the the Temple of Apollo, the agora, the sacred Overnight and dinner in Athens. or the navel of the earth for it was believed Theater and the Temple of Apollo. Visit the spring and the Peirene Fountain. The apostle that when Zeus released two eagles from museum of Delphi and marvel at the unique Paul resided in Corinth for 18 months in A.D. opposite sides of the world they would collection of artifacts, including the bronze meet in Delphi. It reached its height in “Charioteer” one of the best preserved power in the 4th century as the sanctuary ancient works of metallurgy. Drive to Athens. Day 8: Departure to the god Apollo. Pilgrims would gather here to seek advice from the great oracle, Overnight and dinner in Athens. Transfer to the Athens airport to catch your Pythia, on various matters including waging return flight home. PORTUGAL, SPAIN AND FRANCE From Fatima to Paris
10 DAYS
Day 1: Lisbon
Welcome to Portugal!
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the Arrive to Lisbon and transfer to your world, and the second-oldest European hotel. Explore the Belem district, including capital city (after Athens), predating other Belem Tower, the Discovery Monument, modern European capitals by centuries. and Jeronimos Monastery. Walk through Julius Caesar made it a municipium called Commerce Square; pass by Lisbon Cathedral, Felicitas Julia, adding to the name Olissipo. and finish the tour with a visit to Parque das Ruled by a series of Germanic tribes from the Nacoers, a modern part of the city built to 5th century, it was captured by the Moors in honor Vasco da Gama’s expedition to India. the 8th century. In 1,147, the Crusaders under Dinner and overnight in Lisbon Afonso Henriques reconquered the city and since then it has been the political, economic and cultural center of Portugal. Day 3: Fatima, Santiago De Compostela
Breakfast in hotel and check out. Head elaborately carved stone facades open onto to Santiago de Compostela, the capital grand plazas within the medieval walls of of northwest Spain’s Galicia region. It’s the old town. known as the culmination of the Camino de Tonight, you will attend the Pilgrims mass in Santiago pilgrimage route, and the burial the Basilica at 19:30h. site of the apostle St. James. His remains lie within the Cathedral de Santiago de Overnight in Santiago de Compostela. Compostela, consecrated in 1211, whose
Day 2: Lisbon and Fatima
After Breakfast check out and drive to Basilica also features fifteen altars that are Fatima, some 120km north of Lisbon. dedicated to the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary. Upon arriving at this Basilica, you Today will surely be a memorable experience will be able to feel, through the Love of Our as you pray and meditate upon one of Our Lord and Lady, the many graces that were Blessed Mother’s apparition sites. Our Lady received here. appeared to three shepherd children; Lucia (age 10), Jacinta (age 7), and Francisco (age Visit to the Hamlet of Aljustrel, the home of 9). These apparitions occurred monthly from the three shepherd children; and Valinhos, May until October of 1917. Historically, as the the site of Our Lady’s August 1917 apparition. entire world was in true turmoil, Our Lady’s Next, your tour culminates as you and most prominent message during this time your fellow pilgrims experience Christ’s was to pray for world peace. The destruction unconditional love by participating in the of the world at that point in history was also Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacre. mentioned by Our Lady in her messages of The “Sacred Way” marks the path taken by Fatima, and more specifically, in her second the shepherd children of Fatima to their first secret to the children. apparition with Our Lady. It is composed of Our profoundly reflective day begins with fourteen small chapels in commemoration of Mass at the Little Chapel of the Apparitions. the Passion of Our Lord. The fifteenth station, This simple, yet modern, chapel is the site the Resurrection, can be found below in the of where the Virgin Mary first appeared on Chapel of Calvary, dedicated to St. Stephen May 13, 1917. of Hungary.
Continue to the stunning neoclassical Your night will conclude with private church, the Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima. devotions, and a candlelight procession, This Sacred space contains the tombs requested by Our Lady (1917). Participate in of Francisco and Jacinta, as well as, a the evening program of the Shrine. Monument that commemorates the Sacred Enjoy dinner and overnight in Fatima. Heart of Jesus. Due to Our Lady’s consistency in her messages to pray the Rosary, this Day 5: Lourdes
Check out and depart to Lourdes, a small performing acts of penance for sinners. town that is nestled within the Pyrenees Throughout your time in Lourdes, you will Mountains. Here is another site of Our Lady’s have the opportunity to attend Mass at apparitions. Our Lady first appeared to the Grotto of where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette in 1858, and announced herself Bernadette; watch a video presentation that as “The Immaculate Conception”, near explains, in detail, the story of Lourdes; drink the Grotto of Massabielle. At the first two water from the miraculous spring that has apparitions, little Bernadette prayed the healed many; and submerge yourself in the Rosary with Our Lady and left without any healing baths. exchange of words. During the following Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. apparitions, Our Lady emphasized God’s love for us, penance and the necessity of
Day 4: Santiago De Compostela – Burgos
After breakfast, celebration of the Holy Mass Inside is the Chapel of Condestable, in the Cathedral de Santiago before the decorated with figures of saints, and the departure to Burgos. Burgos, a provincial tomb of El Cid, the 11th-century military capital in Spain’s autonomous community commander. of Castile and León, is marked by its intact medieval architecture. Its most recognizable Dinner and overnight in Burgos. landmark is the French Gothic Cathedral. Day 6 - Lourdes
Today you will have the opportunity to abandoned prison where Bernadette’s experience Christ’s unconditional love as impoverish family lived. In the evening, you you meditate upon the “life size” Stations will have free time to attend the Blessed of the Cross that overlook the Grotto of Sacrament Procession before dinner (April- Massabielle. Also, while in Lourdes, you will October only). These processions are lit by walk in and meditate upon the footsteps candlelight and guided by the Most Holy of St. Bernadette. The group will have the Rosary. opportunity to see Boly Mill, the birthplace of St. Bernadette; and the “Cachot,” an Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
Day 7 - Nevers Day 8 - Nevers – Paris
Following breakfast, you will depart for After breakfast you will visit the Sanctuary Nevers (approximately 7 hours). Nevers is the of Nevers, St. Gildard Convent, and the site Day 9 – Paris Day 10 - Paris Departure site where St. Bernadette lived for 12 years as where St. Bernadette’s incorrupt body rests. a member of the Congregation of the Sisters While here, we will pray and reflect upon the Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Paris, Breakfast and check-out. Visit the of Nevers. The Saint suffered from a number life of the beloved Saint as well as celebrate including the most iconic of locations. Begin magnificent Sacre-Coeur Basilica that stands of illnesses such as asthma, tuberculosis of a Holy Mass. at the Notre Dame Cathedral, a perfect atop Montmartre Hill. The Basilica that is the lungs, and a tubercular tumor in her example of Gothic art. Visit the Eiffel tour dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus was Mid-morning drive to Paris (3 hours). right knee. For this reason, St. Bernadette [entrance to the 2nd floor included] and end originally built in 1914, as an act of penance received “The Last Sacraments” three times Overnight in Paris. the day with a 1-hour Seine river cruise. for infidelity that France was experiencing and eventually passed away in 1879, at the during that time. While on your visit, in Enjoy dinner on your own. age of 35. addition to the extraordinary artwork and architecture that forms the Basilica, you will Dinner and overnight in Nevers. Overnight Paris. see the beautiful mosaic of the Risen Christ, the remarkable Grand Organ, and the Crypt Virgin Mary, those who wear the Miraculous that contains the Tombs of many notable Medal and scapular will receive special Cardinals. You will also visit the Shrine of Our protection and abundant graces. Lady of the Miraculous Medal, where you Transfer to the airport for your return flight will view the incorrupt body of St. Catherine home. Laboure. The Saint’s guardian angel led her to the chapel where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her. During apparitions, Our Lady repeatedly instructed the making and purpose of the Miraculous Medal as well as, the green scapular. According to the Blessed
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