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Our exclusive signature trip takes place at a private Tuscany villa in Italy with a pool, and seven private air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms and bathrooms.
This fully renovated 16th century villa is in a quaint hamlet surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in every direction, it is hard to image that a place like this even exists.
Under the Tuscan sun, a continental breakfast awaits your arrival each morning; and, two private Mercedes Benz (seven seat) motor-coach(s) transport your group to and from local sites, with professional English speaking driver(s).
The perfect way to end each day is to gather under the stars for a chef prepared meal prefaced by a prayer of gratitude. -
One UNFORGETABLE week in October
WALK, ELECTRIC BIKE, SIT, SHOP, EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY. WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE TO DO, YOU WILL SAVOR THE MAGNIFICENT VIEWS UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN!SAMPLE ITINERARY
Can include but not limited to Siena, Assisi, Rome, Florence, San Gimignano, and the town of Loreto.- Private Tuscany Villa accommodations
- Mercedes Benz motor-coaches
- English speaking driver(s)
- Taxes, tolls and parking fees
- Seven (7) private bedrooms with (7) seven private en-suite bathrooms
- Full service kitchen
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor excercise facility and sauna
- Six (6) daily continental breakfast (except on travel day)
- Five (6) chef prepared dinners (except Wednesday)
- Daily Mass at Basilica's and private Chapels
- English speaking, Catholic tour-guides and entrance fees where noted
Does not include:- Airfare
- Travel insurance is suggested/optional
- Tips - for the driver and tour guide
- Lunch
- Beverages - Bring your own (available nearby)
- Dinner - Wednesday on your own
- Audio-visual presentation of nearby towns
Siena
Travel 37 miles, 51 minutesto to Siena. Piazza del Compo is the principal public space of the historic center of Siena, Tuscany, Italy and is regarded as one of Europe's greatest medieval squares. It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and architectural integrity. Learn about the life of Saint Catherine of Siena. Meet your private tour guide at the Duomo in the morning and explore art stacked from Michelangelo to Bernini.
A two-hour afternoon guided walking tour explors three artisan shops sampling, espresso, bread, olive oil, wine, balsamic vinegar, gelato, deli meat and more.
Day Trip: Rome or Florence
Early morning departure:
Option #1 - Two and a half hour drive to Rome.
Option #2 - One and a half hour drive to Florence.
WEDNESDAY'S
Rome - Papal Audience - option #1
A day in the capital city 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 will find Saint Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum. Not to be missed is Michaelangelo's Pieta and a walk through the sprawling Vatican Gardens. Explore on our own or inquire about a professional English speaking tour guide.
Lunch on your own.
Late night return to the villa.
Florence - option #2
Spend the day in Florence, the capital of Italy's Tuscany region, home to many masterpieces of Rennaissance art and architecture. 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 display
s 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.
Lunch on your own
*Dinner in Rome or Florence (at your preference and cost).
Late night return to villa.
Assisi
Drive 114 miles, about 2 hours to be inspired by the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Clare of Assisi.
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.
San Gimignano
Drive 26 miles, 42 minutes to explore an Italian quaint little 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.
Loreto
Early morning departure for 3 1/2 hour trip 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.
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Montfort Community mass at the Holy house of loretO September 2018
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