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9 Days: Rome, Assisi & Florence

DAY 1: DEPART USAWe depart USA en route to Rome, with complimentary meals and beverages servedaloft.

DAY 2: ROME / ASSISIWe arrive in Rome and are greeted by our Catholic Travel Centre representative, whowill accompany us throughout the tour. We board our motor coach and make our wayto Assisi, a "quiet medieval town, imbued with the mystical spirit of one of the mostfascinating characters of history." We celebrate the opening Mass of our journey at alocal church. Dinner follows at our hotel. (B, D)

DAY 3: ASSISITOUR OF ASSISIWe begin with the opening Mass of our pilgrimage at the Tomb of St. Francis. AfterMass we enjoy a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis, led by one of the Franciscan

monks. We continue with a walking tour of the city, visiting the major sites associatedwith Ss. Francis, including the Chiesa Nuova, built over the home of Francis' familyand the Church of San Rufino, with the baptismal font of the Saint and the Church ofSt. Clare.This afternoon we visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, containing thePorziuncola, built by St. Francis and the Mother Church of the Franciscan Order.Nearby is the site of Francis death. Dinner this evening is served at a local restaurantin Assisi. (B, D)

DAY 4: ASSISI / FLORENCE / ROMEThis morning we depart Assisi for Florence the City of the Medici Family andMachievelli. We begin the day with a visit to the Galleria dell' Accademia. This galleryhouses paintings by Florentine artists spanning 13th to 16th centuries, but its maindraw is Michelangelo's David, carved from a single block of marble when the artistwas only 29. After our visit here, we see the Duomo, with its pink, white and greenmarble faade, and Brunelleschi's famous dome. It is the 4th largest Cathedral in theworld. Next to the Duomo is the Baptistery of San Giovanni. It is one of the oldestbuildings in Florence and is dedicated to John the Baptist. The octagonal building isfamous for its gilded bronze doors, particularly the Gates of Paradise by LorenzoGhibertiWe will have some time to stop at the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) the famous14th-century bridge, lined with gold and silversmiths. Later this afternoon we boardour motor coach and make our way to Rome for dinner at our hotel and the evening.(B, D)

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DAY 05: ROME -- PAPAL AUDIENCE & WALKING TOUR OF ROMEToday we attend the General Papal Audience at the Pope Paul VI Audience Hall(subject to the Holy Father's schedule. Some of us may want to shop at some ofexcellent religious articles shops in the Vatican area. After lunch on our own, we areat our leisure in the city. Take some time for shopping with fine stores of everyimaginable item.

For those of us who are interested, our tour escort will lead us on a walking tour of the

historic central Rome, including Piazza Navona, Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and theSpanish Steps. Stop in route for an ice cream at the famous Giolitti's! Dinner isincluded at a local restaurant. (B, D)

DAY 06: ROMEVATICAN MUSEUM, ST. PETER'S & LEISURE TIMEThis morning we visit the Vatican Museum to view Michelangelo's masterworks,including the Last Judgment and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. After our visit of theMuseum, we will have some time for lunch on our own. This afternoon, we enjoy aguided tour of the Basilica of St. Peter, where we also view Michelangelo's famousstatue of the Blessed Mother holding her crucified Son. We have some time at leisureto visit some of the excellent religious article shops in the area, or to go on our own upto the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, where you can gain a striking panoramic view ofthe city. Dinner this evening is served at our hotel. (B, D)

DAY 07: ROME: FULL DAY AT LEISURE, OPTIONAL POMPEII EXCURSIONToday is entirely at our leisure. Some people may wish to stay in Rome to explore thecity further on their own, or to do some shopping. Others may wish to purchase anoptional tour Naples & Pompeii. Your local tour escort will be able to assist you inbooking the optional tour. Dinner will be on our own today. (B)OPTIONAL TOUR: NAPLES AND POMPEII - FULL DAYLeaving Rome in a southerly direction, we take the "Highway of the Sun" crossing the fertile Roman countryside known as the area of the 'Castelli Romani'. Along the highway you will be able to see the Abbey of Montecassino, noted for its famous battle and complete destruction during the World War II.

Arriving in Naples we will proceed towards the hill of Posillipo from where we can enjoy a spectacular view over the Gulf of Naples and the volcano Vesuvio.Descending, we arrive in the ancient fishing quarter of SantaLucia and see the

impressive Castel Dell'Ovo.Our city tour continues to the Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Basilica of San Francesco Di Paola, the San Carlo Opera House, the Gallery of Umberto I and the imposing Maschio Angioino.

We depart Naples for Pompeii where we enjoy lunch. After lunch we visit the excavations on foot with a local guide on an archaeological journey through the ancient city. You will see what was discovered in the 1900 plus years since Pompeii was covered by ashes during the eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79 AD. Through the remains and ruins of this ancient city, we can picture the everyday life of the Imperial Age and imagine the panic felt by the people in those last few minutes before the city was so disastrously buried. We return to Rome for the evening. Approximate cost:TBA.

DAY 08: ROME: ANCIENT ROMEThis morning we enjoy a tour of some of the sites of Ancient Rome, including the Forum and Coliseum. Its real name wasthe Flavian Amphitheatre, after the emperors who built it in the first century after Christ. Coliseum refers to the 'colossal'statue of Nero that at one time stood at the entrance. Originally on this spot stood a pool, around which was built EmperorNero's famous 'Golden House.' The construction was completed with the help of Jewish slaves brought here in 70 AD. TheColosseum served as the center for violent sports, and traditionally, as the site of the martyrdom of many Christians. We willview the Forum from outside, and we will enter the Colosseum.

Later, we make our way the Catacombs of St. Calixtus housing many of the tombs of the early Popes. After our tour herewe visit the nearby Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls, housing the Tomb of St. Paul the Apostle, affectionately knownas the Apostle of the Gentiles. Here we celebrate the closing Mass of our journey. This evening we gather for a festivefarewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)


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DAY 09: RETURN USAWe transfer to the Rome airport for our return flight to the United States, our suitcases full of memories! (B)

NOTE: While no changes are anticipated, there might be occasions when certain alterations become necessary to thisitinerary due to changes in airline schedules or for other reasons. All Masses are subject to final church schedules.

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