April 22 – May 5, 2022 *Optional Group Air Available 10 Months Prior to Departure
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FR. GARY LAZZERONI INVITES YOU ON PILGRIMAGE TO EXPERIENCE Northern Italy MILAN | VENICE | FLORENCE | SIENA | ASSISI | ROME APRIL 22 – MAY 5, 2022 *OPTIONAL GROUP AIR AVAILABLE 10 MONTHS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE 41780 W SIX MILE ROAD, SUITE 1OO, NORTHVILLE, MI 48168 P: 866.468.1420 | F: 313.565.3621 | CTSCENTRAL.NET READY TO SEE THE WORLD? PRICE STARTING AT $5,359 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (LAND ONLY) PRICE REFLECTS A $100 PER PERSON EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS FOR DEPOSITS RECEIVED BEFORE JUNE 1, 2021 & A $220 PER PERSON DISCOUNT FOR TOURS PAID ENTIRELY BY CHECK/E-CHECK LEARN MORE & BOOK ONLINE: WWW.CTSCENTRAL.NET/STJOE-LAZZERONI-ITALY-202204 QUESTIONS? VISIT CTSCENTRAL.NET TO BROWSE OUR FAQ’S OR CALL 866.466.2202 TO SPEAK TO A RESERVATIONS SPECIALIST. Day 1: friday, Appril 22 • Depart USA Itinerary Day 9: saturday, april 30 • Assisi Depart USA for Milan, Italy via overnight flights. Celebrate a morning Mass at the Tomb of St. Francis (pending confirmation) Day 2: Saturday, April 23 • Arrive in Milan followed by at our of St. Francis Basilica. Then, enjoy a walking city tour of Assisi Upon arrival in Milan, meet your Italian Tour Director and transfer via deluxe to see the art, architecture and serenity of this Umbrian town. Visit the Church motorcoach to the city center of Milan. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. of St. Clare to see her tomb and the San Damiano Cross. Tour San Rufino Ambrose where the relics of St. Ambrose remain exposed for veneration. Church where St. Francis and St. Clare were both baptized. The afternoon and Noted for its architecture, this basilica was consecrated by St. Ambrose in 387 evening will be at leisure with dinner on own. Overnight in Assisi. AD. Enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight in Milan. Day 10: sunday, May 1 • Rome Day 3: sunday, april 24 • Milan Early morning departure to Rome. On your way out of town, stop in the lower This morning celebrate Mass at the Duomo (the Basilica of Milan). The Duomo is village of Assisi to visit St. Mary of the Angels to see the famous Portziuncula the 4th largest church in the world and took five centuries to complete, second and celebrate Mass. Continue to Rome and check into your hotel. Enjoy time at in size to Saint Peters Basilica in Rome. In the crypt see the actual baptismal leisure prior to a group dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Rome. place where St. Ambrose baptized the great St. Augustine of Hippo. Then, Day 11: monday, May 2 • Ancient Rome Tour experience a walking tour of the city center Milan, having the opportunity to view the “La Scala Opera House” from the outside and the famous Galleria | Christian Rome Tour | Optional Walking Tour of Milan. The afternoon and evening will be at leisure in Milan for shopping, After breakfast, celebrate Mass at St. Peter’s in Chains then experience a exploration and relaxation. Dinner on own and overnight in Milan. guided tour of the Coliseum. After lunch on your own, enjoy a guided tour of St. John Lateran and St. Mary Major. Return to hotel and cherish an afternoon Day 4: monday, april 25 • Transfer to Venice and evening at leisure. Optional: Evening walking tour with your tour manager After breakfast this morning, transfer to Venice. Upon arrival, celebrate Mass to see the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona. Dinner at Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari (St. Mary of the Friars); which is known locally on your own and overnight Rome. as i Frari, one of the greatest churches of Venice. The church is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and is notable for its many masterpieces of Venetian Day 12: tuesday, May 3 • Vatican Museum Renaissance art and monuments to Renaissance sculptors and artists. Check-in & Sistine Chapel | Scavi Tour to your hotel and freshen up before a group dinner and overnight in Venice. Celebrate an early morning Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Afterwards, take the Day 5: tuesday, april 26 • Venice Scavi Tour (subject to confirmation) and see St. Peter’s tomb below St. Peter’s Basilica. Time at leisure this afternoon to explore Rome on your own, shop for This morning transfer to San Marco Square by Water Taxi and begin a city tour religious articles to be blessed by the Holy Father at tomorrow’s audience, or at the Basilica of St. Mark. See the golden altar and mosaics that adorn this taste some of Rome’s famous cuisine. This evening enjoy a priviate, after hours, magnificent Byzantine basilica, built to honor the body of St. Mark brought tour of the Vatican, including the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine Chapel, where from Alexandria in Egypt. Next, see the Piazza di San Marco and the Palazzo you will view some of the most inspiring works of art, including Michelangelo's Ducale (the palace of the Doge, the political leader of the former Republic of magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement (subject to final confirmation). Venice.) In the afternoon, enjoy an infamous gondola ride before having the evening at leisure with dinner on own in San Marco. Take a late evening water Day 13: wednesday, May 4 • Papal Audience taxi on own back to hotel and overnight in Venice. | St. Paul Outside the Walls Day 6: wednesday, april 27 • Florence Start the day by attending the weekly Papal Audience (pending the Holy After breakfast, depart for Florence. Upon arrival, celebrate Mass at the Father’s schedule). Afterwards, transfer out to celebrate Mass at the Basilica Duomo (Cathedral) – Saint Mary of the Little Flowers. Experience a guided of St. Paul Outside the Walls, followed by a guided tour. Have the afternoon at walking tour of Florence starting at the Duomo (Cathedral of St. Mary of the leisure for last minute shopping and exploration. Celebrate a Farewell Dinner the Flowers), Baptistry Doors, Signoria Square (the “open-air-museum”) and this evening. Overnight in Rome. Santa Croce with the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Rossini. The last stop will be the Academia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s world-famous statue Day 14: thursday, May 5 • Depart for the USA of David. Afternoon free to shop for gold on the Ponte Vecchio Bridge or This morning check-out of the hotel and depart for the Rome Airport for your visit the Uffizi Gallery. Special visit to an olive oil farm with tasting and dinner. flights to the USA. Overnight in Florence. Day 7: thursday, april 28 • Free Day in Florence Celebrate Mass this morning and then, enjoy a day at leisure in Florence for = Breakfast | = Lunch | = Dinner shopping and personal exploration. Optional tour to the museum of Convento di San Marco, if interested. Overnight in Florence. Itinerary is tentative, and specified Masses are pending confirmation Day 8: friday, april 29 • Siena | Assisi After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart to Siena. Upon arrival, celebrate a private Mass at Saint Francis Basilica in Siena, site of the Eucharistic Miracle. After Mass, visit the Basilica of St. Domenico, site of the relic of St. Catherine of Siena and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria. Then see Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful squares in all of Italy. Explore this famous Tuscan city and enjoy its culture and regional cuisine. Enjoy a taste of the region with a wine tasting lunch in Tuscany. Continue to Assisi and check into your hotel. Dinner on own and overnight in Assisi. LEARN MORE & BOOK ONLINE: WWW.CTSCENTRAL.NET/STJOE-LAZZERONI-ITALY-202204 STARTING AT TOUR INCLUSIONS • 12 nights accommodations at 4-star city center hotels — 2 nights in Milan $5,359 — 2 nights in Venice *per person — 2 nights in Florence double occupancy — 2 nights in Assisi INCLUDES E-CHECK AND EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS — 4 nights in Rome • Breakfast daily GROUP AIR WILL BE • 1 wine tasting lunch OFFERED 10 MONTHS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE • 5 dinners with wine SEE FLIGHT INFO LINK • Motor coach for sightseeing according to itinerary • Airport transfers for those who select optional group air (when available) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT • Catholic local tour director • Local guides according to itinerary + $1,200 • Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary • Gondola ride in Venice TRAVEL PROTECTION: • Scavi tour (pending confirmation) CANCEL FOR ANY REASON (“CFAR”) TRAVEL PROTECTION • Private, after-hours Sistine Chapel Tour (pending confirmation) IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED • Arrangements of daily Mass including donations in unique and historical SEE TRAVEL INSURED LINK: churches (all locations are tentative and subject to confirmation) HTTPS://WWW.TRAVELINSURED.COM/ DOCS/DOCS/CTS.PDF • Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? • Whisper sets REVIEW OUR FAQ’S THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE Exciting Details to Come! • Airfare; Optional airfare will be offered when it becomes available • “Tour is confirmed” Email — • Airport transfers for travelers not on group flights Sent upon minimum number of travelers met and no later • Meals not specifically identified than 75 days prior to departure • Hotel Information Email — • Beverages with meals unless specified Sent approximately 45 days prior to departure • Gratuities payable to tour director, guides and drivers • Final Travel Document Mailing • Other personal expenses — Sent approximately 10 days prior to departure • Items not specifically mentioned above PAYMENT & CANCELLATION TERMS: • Deposit: $750 per person due upon registration + travel protection, if selected • Second Payment: $1,250 additional due 150 days from departure (November 23, 2021) • Final Payment: Balance due on or before 75 days from departure (February 6, 2022) All payments are non-refundable, and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions including the CTS Liability Release. All cancellations must be received in writing.