Join the California and Northwest Patrons on the Grand Tour of Rome Dr. Liz Lev Author, Speaker, Guide, Art Historian OCTOBER 11-17, 2021 COLONNA PALACE, ROME 41780 SIX MILE ROAD, SUITE 100, NORTHVILLE, MI 48168 T: 866.468.1420 | F: 313.565.3621 | CTSCENTRAL.NET $4,844 Price per person after July 1, 2021 READY TO SEE THE WORLD? (double occupancy) Book by July 1, 2021 LEARN MORE & BOOK ONLINE: -$100 WWW.CTSCENTRAL.NET/CALIFORNIAPATRONS-LOW-ITALY-202110 Cash discount for payment by cash or check -$145 QUESTIONS? VISIT CTSCENTRAL.NET TO BROWSE OUR FAQ’S Early booking & cash discount price OR CALL 866.466.2202 TO SPEAK TO A RESERVATIONS SPECIALIST. $4,599 (double occupancy) Itinerary DAY 1: MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 • DEPART USA DAY 5: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 • VILLA TORLONIA | Depart the U.S. on independently scheduled overnight flights to Rome, PALAZZO COLONNA Italy. Start the day on a private visit to the convent of the Missionaries of Charity near the Vatican where St. Mother Teresa stayed during DAY 2: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 • ARRIVE IN ROME I SCALA her visits to Rome. Hear a personal testimony of her extraordinary SANCTA | ST JOHN LATERAN life, receive a special blessing with her relics, and attend Mass in the Sisters Chapel. Then visit the most celebrated site on the Grand Tour, Upon arrival in Rome, transfer independently to the hotel with time the stunning Villa Torlonia, constructed by Cardinal Albani and home to freshen up. Later this afternoon visit the Church of the Holy Steps to his famous collection of statues. After a break for lunch on your own, for insider look with Mary Angela Schroth at the recently completed head to the heart of town for a private visit to the Colonna Palace, the restorations, and a private visit to the “Sancta Sanctorum,” the stunning residence of the oldest family in Rome. Visit the private apartments personal chapel of the popes containing world famous relics and as well as the breathtaking gallery, tracing the history of this amazing stunning 13th century decorations. After celebrate Mass in the exquisite dynasty whose descendants include popes, saints, military heroes, and Cappella Colonna, in Rome’s cathedral, St. John Lateran. Then take a the woman that Michelangelo loved. Imagine living your own Roman short drive along the Appian Way for a reception with the Patrons Staff Holiday, filmed in part at the Colonna Palace. This evening enjoy a and a delightful opening dinner at L’Archeologia. casual dinner at which an ensemble of the Sistine Chapel Choir School will perform for us. DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 • PAPAL AUDIENCE | RAPHAEL WALKING TOUR | MUSEO DI ROMA DAY 6: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 • CAPRAROLA Depart this morning for a blessing from the Holy Father during the This morning, drive out to Caprarola, the town built by Pope Paul III weekly General Papal Audience (pending the Holy Father’s schedule), as his personal retreat. Walk through the Villa Caprarola and marvel with special seating reserved for Vatican patrons. After lunch on your its amazing intact frescos and lovely gardens. After a group lunch own, visit the Museo di Roma to see the art, artists, lifestyle and scenery of the best of the local cuisine. Francesca Barberini, art historian of the Grand Tour in this jewel of a museum, hidden in plain sight. and descendant of the papal Barberini family, will lead you through Afterwards, walk in the footsteps of Raphael through Rome’s historic this amazing site, built by their ancestral rivals. Return to Rome for center, stopping for reinvigorating cappuccino (or gelato) then visiting a relaxing afternoon before a festive farewell dinner on your last Raphael’s stunning sibyls in Santa Maria della Pace and his prophet Isiah night in Rome. in Sant Agostino and ending with his tomb at the Pantheon. This evening you are free to explore Rome on your own, whether kicking back in a DAY 7: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 • RETURN TO USA trattoria in Trastevere or fine dining in one of Rome’s celebrated rooftop restaurants. This morning check-out of the hotel and depart for the Rome Airport for your flight to the USA. DAY 4: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 • RESTORATION LABS | SCAVI | ST PETER’S | GALA = Breakfast | = LUnch | = Dinner | = RECEPTION This morning, go behind the magic *Itinerary is tentative and subject to change; of the Vatican Museums visiting the specified Masses pending confirmation restoration labs and see the artisans at work on their many special projects supported by your chapter. After lunch on your own, visit the incredible “scavi” VATICAN RESTORATION LABS excavations under St. Peter’s Basilica, and hear the amazing story of the rediscovery of the tomb of St. Peter while gazing upon the bones of the first pope, followed by a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. This evening celebrate Mass with Cardinal Bertello at the Vatican, followed by a Private Tour of the Museums and Sistine Chapel where Dr. Liz Lev will bring to life the inspiring works of art, including Michelangelo’s magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement. Relish the angelic voices of the Sistine Chapel Choir in an intimate concert tonight (subject to confirmation). Enjoy an evening cocktail reception at the Bramante Staircase prior to your Gala Candlelit Dinner in the Vatican Museums. VILLA FARNESE, CAPRAROLA LEARN MORE & BOOK ONLINE: WWW.CTSCENTRAL.NET/CALIFORNIAPATRONS-LOW-ITALY-202110 | TRIP ID: 45220 | GROUP ID: 6435 LAND ONLY PRICE TOUR INCLUSIONS STARTING AT • 5 nights’ accommodations at 5-star city center hotel • Breakfast daily • 1 Lunch with wine $4,599 • 2 Receptions *per person • 4 dinners with wine: double occupancy • Luxury motor coach for specified sightseeing INCLUDES E-CHECK AND EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS • Local tour manager while in Italy • Local guides according to the itinerary • Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary SINGLE SUPPLEMENT • Arrangements of Mass including donations in unique and historical churches (all locations are tentative and subject to confirmation) + $1,100 • Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage • Whisper sets TRAVEL PROTECTION: THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE CANCEL FOR ANY REASON • Airfare (package sold Land Only) (“CFAR”) TRAVEL PROTECTION • Airport transfers IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED • Tour directors from the USA SEE TRAVEL INSURED LINK: HTTPS://WWW.TRAVELINSURED.COM/ • Meals not specifically identified DOCS/DOCS/CTS.PDF • Beverages with meals unless specified • Gratuities payable to tour director, guides and drivers ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? • Other personal expenses REVIEW OUR FAQ’S • Items not specifically mentioned above EXCITING DETAILS TO COME! • “Tour is confirmed” Email — Sent upon minimum number of travelers met and no later than 75 days prior to departure • Hotel Information Email — Sent approximately 45 days prior to departure • Final Travel Document Mailing — Sent approximately 10 days prior to departure SCALA SANCTA, ROME ST. 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