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Walk with the SAINTS on April 6-15, 2018
This signature pilgrimage is limited to 12 pilgrims. Highlighted by various holy and sacred sites, each daily excursion throughout Italy begins with breakfast and returns to the charming Tuscany villa for an evening chef prepared meal.
*This exclusive opportunity is available on select dates in October and April each year.
Note: Additional private apartments within this spectacular 16th Century medieval hamlet can accomodate up to 50 additional pilgrims if you have a larger group in mind.
Itineray includes:
Round trip airfare to Italy; private Tuscany Villa; Mercedes motor-coach; English speaking driver to and from the sacred sites as per itinerary; includes taxes, tolls and parking fees; seven private bedrooms with bathrooms; full service kitchen; outdoor pool; indoor excercise facility and sauna; daily continental breakfast (except on travel day) and chef prepared dinner (except Wednesday) provided; daily Mass scheduled at Basilica's and private Chapels; English speaking, Catholic tour-guides and entrance fees where noted.
Does not include:
Travel insurance is suggested/optional
Tips - driver and tour guide
Lunch - cost is on your own
Beverages - on your own
Day 1
Depart for your overnight internatinal flight to Italy.
Day 2
Arrive Italy airport and transfer to Tuscany
A Peace Love Pilgrimage Ambassador will guide you through each day. Private tour guides where noted.
Upon arrival you will meet (2) english speaking drivers that will travel with you the entire week in (2) 7 passenger Mercedes Benz large capacity SUV Mini-vans.
Depart the airport and take in the sights and smells of Italy.
Lunch.
Sightseeing for a few hours.
Stop at the market for any items or beverages you would like to have at the villa. There is a full service kitchen at the villa for your convenience. After rolling through the hills of Tuscany you will find a private villa where your group will relax for one week. It is a 13th century medieval hamlet overlooking olive groves and vineyards galore.
Welcome dinner reception and wine provided. Evening prayer led by your traveling priest.
Day 3Morning prayer and breakfast served al fresco on the veranda.
Tuscany
As you rise to the most authentic beauty of the sunrise, the natural light leads to outdoor living, as you rest and recuperate in mind and body while exploring the surrounding gardens and terraces throughout this quaint medieval village. The sidewalks of the beautiful grounds and historic buildings are marked by fragrant herbs galore.
Free Wifi conncection is limited and laundry service is available throughout the week.
A local professor/speaker will present a short visual on the local towns over coffee.
Private group Mass at the Chapel is a few steps from the villa in the Midieval hamlet.
Lunch.
Dinner at the villa. Evening faith sharing.
Day 4
Morning prayer and breakfast at the villa.
SienaTravel to Siena and learn about the life of Saint Catherine of Siena. Meet your private tour guide at the
Duomo in the morning and explore the art stacked from Michelangelo to Bernini.
A private Mass requested for the group at the Basilica of Saint Dominic.
A two-hour afternoon guided walking tour explors three artisan shops sampling, espresso, bread, olive oil, wine, balsamic vinegar, gelato, deli meat and more.
Dinner at the villa. Evening faith sharing.
Day 5Morning devotional and breakfast at the villa.
Rome (or Florence)
Early morning departure. Two and a half hour drive to Rome. One and a half hour drive to Florence.
Legionaries of Christ tour guide option in Rome.
Papal Audience - option.
Spend the day in the capital of Italy. Rome is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of globally infulential art, architecture and culture on display. Vatican City, is its own city with its own Post Office and the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. There you find Saint Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum, which house masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes.
Lunch.
*Dinner in Rome or Florence (at your preference and cost).
Late return to villa.
Day 6Morning prayer and breakfast at the villa.
Assisi
Be inspired by the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Clare of Assisi in every direction. Explore the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and see the tomb of Saint Francis in the crypt. On the top floor you can see the frescos that describe the life of Saint Francis. Visit San Damiano, the Basilica of Saint Clare of Assisi and pray at the tomb of Saint Clare; the Cathedral of San Rufino; and the Piazza del Commune on your own. A Franciscan Friar will lead a private tour prior to a
private group Mass requested at the Basilica of Santa Maria.Lunch.
Dinner at the villa. Evening faith sharing.
Day 7
Morning devotional and breakfast at the villa.
San Gimignano
Explore an Italian hill town in Tuscany. Encircled by 13th century walls, the old town centers on Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular square lined with medieval houses. It has an unforgetable skyline of medieval towers with breathtaking views.
Lunch.
Private Mass in the local chapel.
Dinner and evening faith sharing.
Day 8
Morning prayer and breakfast at the villa.
Loreto
Early morning departure to the Holy House of Loreto in the mountains overlooking the Adriatic Sea. This is one of the most revered Marian shrines in the world. Thousands of miracles have been recorded that are attributed to Our Lady.
Private Mass requested in the Crypt of the Cross.
Savour the Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loretto and each side altar.
Lunch.
There are many restaurant choices less than a 3 mile drive down the mountain on the shore of the Adriatic Sea.
A chef prepared farewell dinner at the villa is provided. Evening faith sharing.
Day 9Check out of the villa in the morning.
Breakfast and lunch is on your own in transit from Tuscany to:
Florence (or Rome)
Spend the day in Florence, the capital of Italy's Tuscany region, home to many masterpieces of Rennaissance art and architecture. The English speaking tour-guide will walk with our group capitalizing on these sights:
Lunch.
One of the most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral whith a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto.
The Galleria dell'Accademia displays Michelangelo's David.
The Ponte Vecchio bridge is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River noted for still having shops built along it.
Final farewell dinner and one night hotel accomodations in Florence.
Day 10
Arrivederci.
Make your way to the airport. Option to stay longer is on your own. Extensions can be arranged in Florence or consider a river cruise to Southern Italy. -
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