1MILAN / TURIN

Meals included: dinner

Arrival in Milan, where you will be welcomed and assisted before boarding your private coach.

Lunch at leisure.

Departure for Turin, the elegant capital of the Piedmont region, known for its deep spiritual and historical heritage.

Upon arrival, hotel check-in and time to settle in. In the evening, dinner will be served at the hotel, followed by an overnight stay.

2TURIN / MILAN

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, begin a guided tour of Turin, focusing on sites connected to Saint John Bosco, founder of the Salesian order. You will also visit the Cathedral of Turin, home to the revered replica of the Shroud of Turin.

Lunch at leisure.

Later, depart for Milan. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided exploration of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the magnificent Duomo di Milano, the lively Piazza del Duomo, the world-renowned Teatro alla Scala, and a stroll along the fashionable Corso Vittorio Emanuele. After the tour, transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation.

3MILAN / MONTICHIARI / PADUA

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Following breakfast, depart for Montichiari, a serene town in northern Italy known for its deep Marian devotion. It was here in 1947 that Pierina Gilli, a local nurse, reported a series of apparitions of the Virgin Mary under the title “Rosa Mystica” (Mystical Rose). According to her testimony, Our Lady appeared asking for prayer, penance, and sacrifice, particularly for the sanctification of priests and religious vocations. The messages attributed to these apparitions emphasize devotion, reparation, and spiritual renewal.

You will have time at leisure to visit the Shrine of the Mystical Rose, a place of quiet prayer and reflection that welcomes pilgrims from around the world. The shrine area includes spaces for private devotion and contemplation, offering an atmosphere of peace conducive to meditation and spiritual recollection.

Lunch at leisure.

Afterwards, continue your journey to Padua. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, enjoy dinner, and overnight stay.

4PADUA / VENICE / PADUA

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning is dedicated to visiting the renowned Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, one of the most important pilgrimage churches in Europe. Built in the 13th century shortly after the death of Anthony of Padua, the basilica houses the saint’s mortal remains, venerated by pilgrims from around the world. Known affectionately as “Il Santo” by the people of Padua, Saint Anthony was a Franciscan friar and renowned preacher, celebrated for his profound knowledge of Scripture and his care for the poor. The basilica itself is an architectural masterpiece, blending Romanesque, Gothic, and Byzantine elements, and richly adorned with chapels, frescoes, and important works of sacred art.

Lunch at leisure.

Later, depart for Venice. With a local guide, enjoy a panoramic tour of the “City of Canals,” including the splendid Piazza San Marco, the majestic St Mark’s Basilica, and the historic Bridge of Sighs. After the visit, return to Padua for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

5PADUA / MUNICH

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

After breakfast, depart Italy and travel north toward Germany, enjoying scenic Alpine landscapes along the way as you cross into Bavaria.

Lunch at leisure.

Arrival in Munich in the afternoon.

A guided panoramic city tour introduces you to Bavaria’s capital, Munich. Highlights include Nymphenburg Palace, the magnificent Baroque residence of the Bavarian rulers; the Olympic Park, built for the 1972 Summer Olympics and renowned for its innovative architectural design; the iconic Frauenkirche, symbol of the city with its distinctive twin towers; and the lively Marienplatz, the historic heart of Munich, famous for its Neo-Gothic Town Hall and Glockenspiel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

6MUNICH / ALTOTTING / MUNICH

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Altötting, Germany’s most renowned Marian pilgrimage site. Every year, more than a million pilgrims come here to venerate the famous “Black Madonna,” enshrined in the beautifully adorned Chapel of Grace, and to experience the town’s serene spiritual atmosphere.

Lunch will be at leisure, giving you some free time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

After the visit, return to Munich, where you will have time to rest before dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Munich.

7MUNICH / WIES / LUCERNE

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

After breakfast, depart Munich and begin your journey toward Switzerland, enjoying the beautiful landscapes along the way. En route, make a stop at the magnificent Wieskirche, an exquisite Rococo-style pilgrimage church that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its artistic and historical significance.

Lunch will be at leisure, allowing you time to relax and explore the surroundings at your own pace.

After the visit, continue your journey through the scenic Alpine landscapes, with breathtaking views of mountains, valleys, and picturesque villages, before arriving in Lucerne. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel, enjoy dinner, and spend the night in comfort.

8LUCERNE / EINSIEDELN / ZIRICH

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Einsiedeln, an important pilgrimage destination in Switzerland and home to the renowned Einsiedeln Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with more than a thousand years of history. Founded in the 10th century, the abbey grew around the hermitage of Saint Meinrad and today is especially known for the Chapel of Grace, which houses the venerated Black Madonna, a dark-skinned statue of the Virgin Mary dating from the 15th century. The present abbey church, rebuilt in the 18th century, is a splendid example of Baroque architecture and continues to be a major center of Marian devotion in Central Europe. Upon arrival, visit the impressive abbey and its beautiful church, with time for personal prayer and reflection.

Lunch at leisure.

In the afternoon, continue to Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, located on the shores of Lake Zurich. Arrival in Zurich, check-in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

9ZURICH / MILAN

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free lunch.

Departure by private coach for Milan. Arrival in Milan and end of the pilgrimage and our services.