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.
BEST OF TUSCANY & UMBRIA
Lyrical views and superb cuisine
8 Days / 7 Nights
Upon your arrival at Florence Airport you will be met by your private coach and transferred to the city centre for a guided tour. Next, walk to the Accademia Gallery and make a beeline for Michelangelo’s David. Welcome dinner and overnight Florence.
Breakfast in hotel. Depart by private coach for a full day excursion to Carrara, Pisa and Lucca. Visit Carrara marble quarries by 4×4 jeep. After that you will enjoy a tasting of “lardo di Colonnata”. Afterwards you will be driven to Pisa, where you will enjoy a 2-hour guided walking tour, including the Leaning Tower (exterior). Later get ready to travel to Lucca. Upon arrival, you will have free time to walk along the walls before entering into the city centre. After the sighseeing tour, return to Florence for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel. Check out your hotel and depart for a full day excursion to Siena, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni. Start your day in Siena, where you’ll do a guided tour of this medieval city. Then, enjoy some free time to walk around the old town centre and to stop for the independent lunch. Next, transfer to San Gimignano. Upon arrival, you will have free time to see the town at your own pleasure. Before heading to your accommodation, visit the Monteriggioni medieval fortress. Check in to your accommodation in the Chianti area. Dinner and overnight Tuscany.
Breakfast in hotel. The tour begins with a drive through the hills covered with vineyards leading you to the hill town of Montalcino. Visit a wine cellar and enjoy a tasting of Brunello red wine. Then go up to the top of the town and enjoy the view over the Tuscan countryside. The next stop is the Val d’Orcia. Stop at San Quirico d’Orcia and you use your free time to visit the Romanesque Collegiate. Continue on to hilltop town of Pienza. Once arrived enjoy a tasting of the famous pecorino di Pienza. Later you’ll have free time to visit this Renaissance town. The last stop is the hill town of Montepulciano. Here you will take part in your second wine tasting session of Vino Nobile whilst visiting the cellar. At the end of the day, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
This morning leave Tuscany and head to Umbria. Once arrived in Tuoro, board your private boat on Lake Trasimeno, that will bring you to Isola Maggiore. You’ll enjoy a nature hike around the island, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon continue on to Assisi, where you’ll visit the 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis. Then you will travel overland to the countryside around the medieval town of Trevi and check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight Trevi.
Today travel to the walled hill town of Spoleto and enjoy a guided walking tour. After lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll head to the medieval hill town of Scheggino. From here, you’ll have the opportunity to set off on a gentle rafting adventure along the Nera River. Upon returning to Trevi, have dinner at the hotel and overnight.
This morning, we’ll depart for the heart of the Apennines to experience a day in the Life of an Umbrian mountain village. You’ll set off aboard 4-wheel-drive vehicles and meet up with some local truffle hunters and their dogs. We’ll all then go truffle hunting into the woods. We return to the village for an authentic Italian lunch with some of the local villagers. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Trevi.
After breakfast in hotel, board the coach and transfer to Rome or Florence International Airport for your return flight.