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1Day 1 Milano
Meals included: dinner
Meeting with one of our assistants at Milan Malpensa or Linate or Bergamo Orio al Serio airport or at Milan Centrale train station. Accommodation in private coach and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in reserved rooms. Dinner and overnight stay.
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2Day 2 Milano
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Meeting with the guide, getting on the coach and a whole day dedicated to visiting the Lombardy capital, known as the economic center of Italy. External view of the Sforzesco Castle, via Manzoni, La Scala theatre, the Gallery, Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Duomo with its magnificent Cathedral, dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente. It is the largest church in Italy, as the largest St. Peter’s Basilica is in the territory of the Vatican City, the third in the world in terms of surface area, the sixth in terms of volume. Visit to the Basilica of S. Ambrogio, one of the oldest churches in Milan. It is located in Piazza Sant’Ambrogio and represents not only a monument of the early Christian and Romanesque era, but also a fundamental point in the history of Milan and the Ambrosian Church. It is traditionally considered the second most important church in the city after the Milan Cathedral. The Holy Year includes, among the rites to be carried out, a journey on foot that prepares the faithful for entry into Rome. For this occasion in Milan two Sacred Ways will be highlighted. “the short way” and “MilanoIncima”. The first route crosses the historic center, with stops in the oldest churches in the city, while the second crosses three city parks. Weather permitting, possibility to do one of your choice. Meeting with an Ambrosian Bishop or with one’s compatriots who have moved to Milan. Possibility of celebrating Holy Mass in a significant church in the Milan area. Going back to the hotel.
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3Day 3 Milano / Padova
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
In the morning getting on the coach and departure to Padua. Arrival and hotel accommodation. In the afternoon with a guide, visit the Venetian capital, with the Basilica of S. Antonio and Camposampiero where in June 1231, a few days before his death, the saint stayed for a period of meditation and rest in the small hermitage near the castle ( the sanctuary of the Vision stands today on the site). Tradition has it that the famous Noce sermon took place here and it was also here that we had the vision of Antonio holding the Baby Jesus in his arms, in the little cell where he retreated for prayer and rest. On Friday 13 June 1231 he felt faint and, having realized that he did not have long to live, he asked to be taken back to Padua where he wished to die. Possibility to celebrate Holy Mass.
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4Day 4 Padova / Venezia / Padova
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Whole day dedicated to a guided visit to Venice, known as the Serenissima. Upon arrival you will reach Piazza S. Marco by vaporetto. During navigation you can admire its magnificent and characteristic buildings along the docks. Walking tour of the historic center of the city passing by St. Mark’s Basilica, Palazzo Ducale and the Rialto bridge. Possibility of optional excursion to the islands of Murano and Burano famous for glass manufacturing. In the evening return to Padua
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5Day 5 Padova / Roma
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Transfer to the train station and departure by high-speed train in reserved 2nd class carriages to Rome Termini. Arrive after about 3 hours and thirty minutes. Getting the coach, meeting with the guide and panoramic tour of the capital, cradle of Christianity. Hotel accommodation.
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6Day 6 / Day 7 Roma
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Meeting with the guide, getting on the coach and entire days dedicated to a guided visit to Rome, the cradle of Christianity, historical base of the Roman Empire and political center of Italy; of the basilica of S. Pietro papal seat, of S. Giovanni in Laterano, of S. Maria Maggiore and of S. Paolo futuro le mure. Walking along Via della Conciliazione, you can see Castel S. Angelo with the bridge of the same name. Also visit by foot the worldly Rome with Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Piazza di Spagna, the Altare della Patria and the Trevi Fountain. Possibility to celebrate Holy Mass.
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7Day 8 Roma
Meals included: breakfast
Transfer by private coach to Rome Fiumicino airport. Meeting with one of our assistants to complete the boarding and departure formalities
MILAN-PADUA-VENICE-ROME
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8 days (7 nights)
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