ITALY RELIGIOUS TOUR
When travel meets spirituality
10 Days / 9 Nights
Arrival at Rome Airport and transfer to Assisi. During the trip we will make a small stop in Greccio and at the chapel of the Nativity. Lunch in restaurant. In the evening we will continue our trip to Assisi. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. In the morning we will visit the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and the Porziuncula. Then we will proceed with a guided walking tour of Assisi. We will visit the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Basilica of Saint Clare. Independent lunch. Afternoon at disposal. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast depart for Cascia. Here we will visit the Sanctuary and the Monastery of Saint Rita, the church of Saint Francis and the church of Saint Anthony. Lunch in restaurant. In the evening we will continue our trip to Loreto. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. In the morning visit to the Sanctuary of the Holy House, situated in the centre of the Great Basilica. After the lunch in restaurant transfer to Lanciano, where we will visit the Church of Saint Francis. We will continue towards San Giovanni Rotondo, where Saint Pío of Pietrelcina lived. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast in hotel, we will visit the Sanctuary of Saint Pio, including his tomb and the former church. Then visit the new church. Lunch in restaurant. Later we will visit the caves of Saint Michael the Archangel. Then return to San Giovanni Rotondo. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast in hotel, transfer to Bari. Here we will visit the Norman-Swabian Castle and the Basilica di San Nicola. Visit also the Cathedral of San Sabino, where the relics of this saint are situated. Lunch in restaurant. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast in hotel, transfer to Naples. Tour of the city with a local guide. We will start from Spaccanapoli and its architectural wealth. Visit to the churches: Santa Chiara, San Domenico Maggiore, San Severo, the Duomo di San Gennaro and its piazzas: Bellini, Gesù Nuovo, etc. Later we will admire the Castel Nuovo, the Royal Palace and the Teatro San Carlo. Lunch in restaurant. Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast in hotel, transfer to the port of Naples and take the ferry to Capri. We will enjoy a tour of the two parts of the island, Capri and Anacapri, and see the famous “Faraglioni”. Later we will board the ferry back to Naples. Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast in hotel, transfer to Rome. Along the way we will visit the Abbey of Montecassino and its museum. Lunch in restaurant. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel and free time before boarding your private coach to Rome Airport for your return flight.
EUROPEAN MARIAN SHRINES TOUR 1
17 Days / 16 Nights
Arrival at Rome Airport. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel. Today enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour with local guide of the “Eternal City”: in the morning we will visit St. Peter’s Basilica with the Vatican Museums (Sistine Chapel included). In the afternoon we will visit the major Basilicas in Rome: the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and San Giovanni in Laterano plus the Holy Stairs. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Depart for Assisi with a stop in Cascia, where we will visit the Basilica of Santa Rita. Arrival and accommodation. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. This morning enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful medieval city, including the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the Basilicas of St. Clare and St. Francis. Then move on to Loreto to visit the Shrine of the Holy House. Later continue driving to Ancona where we will take the ferry boat to Croatia. Dinner and overnight on board.
Breakfast in hotel. Disembark at Split port. Transfer to Medjugorje by motor coach. Arrival and accommodation in hotel. In the evening we can participate to the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Full day dedicated to religious activities. We will climb Podbrdo or Apparition Hill. Then it will be possible to ascend the Mount Krizevac (Cross Mountain) and meet the Visioners (if available). Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. This morning we will start our trip along the Croatian coast in our route to Venice. Late afternoon arrival by ferry boat. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Half day panoramic tour of Venice with local guide, including St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs etc. Then move on to Padua, where we will visit St. Anthony Basilica and the city centre. Later continue to Montichiari, check-in and accommodation in hotel. Free time to visit the Shrine of the Rosa Mistica. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Depart for Arenzano, where we will visit the Shrine of Jesus Child of Prague. Continue on to Nice, where we will enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Depart for Avignon and visit to the Palace of the Popes and the Saint Benezet Bridge. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Early departure along the French Riviera to Nimes, Montpellier and Beziers to finally reach Lourdes. Accommodation. In the evening we can participate in the “Candlelight Procession”. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Day dedicated to the visit of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes with local guide. In the evening, we can take part in the Candlelight Procession again. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Depart to San Sebastian de Garabandal, where we will see the Sanctuary and take part to the spiritual program: Holy Eucharist, Via Crucis, Holy Rosary and prayers in the Pines where the Virgin appeared. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast. Depart to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy a city tour with local guide, obviously including the Cathedral. Accommodation. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Our journey continues to another important Marian shrine: Fatima. Accommodation, dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Time to visit Fatima and to take part in the religious activities of the shrine. In the evening, we can participate in the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. According to your flight departure time, transfer to the airport for your return flight.
ITALIAN ADRIATIC COAST
A journey as long as a sea
10 Days / 9 Nights
Upon your arrival at Bologna Airport, transfer to your hotel centrally located in Bologna. Welcome drink at the hotel or a nearby bar and overnight Bologna.
Breakfast in hotel. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. Meet your guide and see Bologna’s main historical sites and vibrant markets during a 2-hour walking tour. In the afternoon enjoy a lesson to discover the secret of making fresh and delicious pasta. Enjoy making tortellini, fresh dough and tagliatelle with the expert “Sfogline”, Bolognese women specialized in the fresh pasta making. After the class, to complete the experience, you will taste what you’ve created for dinner. Overnight Bologna.
After breakfast depart for the “Food Valley” of Modena and Parma. Upon arrival enjoy an excursion to a cheese factory, where you will see all the working steps in the production of Parmigiano Reggiano. At the end of the visit, you will taste a glass of good, dry Lambrusco, and, of course, plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese tastings. Then the tour moves to an “acetaia” to see the secrets of the famous Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. A tasting will follow. Now continue on to see the manufacturing of prosciutto. Here you will also enjoy full tasting of fresh slices of prosciutto di Modena D.O.P in a combination with some nice Lambrusco wine. Return to the hotel for a free evening and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel. This morning depart Bologna and the Emilia Romagna region for the Marche, stopping in San Marino for a visit. Then continue to Urbino, one of the cultural capitals of the Renaissance. After a guided tour of this important university town, check in your accommodation in the Urbino area, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast in hotel get ready to discover the Frasassi Caves. Then transfer to the coast south of Ancona and enjoy some time on the Conero Riviera. You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant tasting traditional dishes. In the afternoon continue to Ascoli Piceno and check in your hotel. Free evening and overnight Ascoli Piceno.
After breakfast meet your local guide and visit the town of Ascoli Piceno. At the end of the tour take the chance to taste the typical Ascoli olives: delicious fried olives stuffed with meat. In the afternoon transfer to Offida where you will have a winery visit and after you will start a complete wine tasting combined with regional typical products, such as fried olives, moscioli, ham, cheese and bread. Return to the hotel in Ascoli Piceno for a free evening and overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will depart the Marche region for Apulia. Your first stop will be Castel del Monte to visit its important medieval castle. After the castle sightseeing you will reach Andria, where you will taste the characteristic “burrata” cheese. Check in your accommodation in the Alberobello area, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast transfer to Altamura. After a walking tour of the town you will stop in a bakery to taste the famous bread of Altamura. At last you will taste the “focaccia” stuffed with cherry tomatoes and olives, the wine-favored “taralli”, the typical “friselle” and a local type of pasta called “mostaccioli”. Afterwards we will head to Matera, the so-called town of “Sassi” (stones). After the town sightseeing, return to your accommodation in the Alberobello area for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast. This morning go visit Alberobello, protected as international heritage by Unesco for its trulli houses. Then, continue on to Ostuni and have a tour of this medieval town. Your journey continues to Cisternino, where you will have dinner in a typical “vuccerìa”, little butcheries offering genuine meat according to the local tradition to be char-grilled. Return to your accommodation in the Alberobello area for overnight.
After breakfast in hotel transfer to Bari Airport for your return flight.