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Italy Pilgrimage with Steve Ray for the Canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta

September 1, 2016 @ 8:00 AM - September 8, 2016 @ 5:00 PM

Screen Shot 2015-12-16 at 5.15.57 PMLet certified guides Steve & Janet lead you through Rome!

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Planned tentative itinerary:

Day 1 – Thursday, September 1, 2016 | Depart USA Depart USA on overnight flights to Rome, Italy

Day 2 – Friday, September 2, 2016 | Rome

Arrive at Fiumicino Airport where you will meet Steve & Janet Ray and your professional Italian tour escort who will be with you for the duration of your pilgrimage. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Celebrate Mass at St. Mary Major. This evening, enjoy a group welcome dinner. Overnight in Rome. (D)

Day 3 – Saturday, September 3, 2016 | San Clemente | Ancient Rome

After breakfast, visit St Clemente Basilica which houses the bones of Apostolic Fathers, St. Ignatius of Antioch and St. Clement of Rome, followed by a tour through its unique lower level, where you walk through 1st century Rome. After lunch, depart on a tour of Ancient Rome, including the Roman Forum and Colosseum (inside visit), seeing the Mamertine Prison where Sts. Peter and Paul were incarcerated, Circus Maximus, Vittorio Emmanuel Monument and Capitoline Hill along the way. Celebrate Mass (vigil for Sunday) at San Stefano. Tonight, enjoy a group dinner and overnight in Rome. (B|D)

Day 4 – Sunday, September 4, 2016 | Canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta ***Tentative Date

Today we make our way toward the area of St. Peter’s Square where we will be present for the Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Please note that locals in Rome are estimating that there may be over a million pilgrims in attendance. Steve Ray may take the majority of the group to a less crowded location with large movie screens. There is no way to predict where we will be and exactly what we will see, however, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual experience to be joined in celebration with pilgrims from around the world. Note: those who want to try to attend the canonization in St. Peter’s Square need to be in good health because they may be standing for many hours and restroom facilities may be scarce. Following the canonization, the afternoon is free to rest or explore the city of Rome. This evening, Dr. Elizabeth Lev, Catholic art historian, will give a presentation on the Sistine Chapel in preparation for our tour on Tuesday. Following the presentation, group dinner and overnight in Rome. (B|D)

Day 5 – Monday, September 5, 2016 | Assisi

This morning, depart early for Assisi. Celebrate Mass at St. Mary of the Angels Basilica. After Mass, enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. This afternoon, take a tour of Assisi. See San Ruffino, the church where St. Francis and St. Clare were both baptized and visit the Basilica of St. Clare to see the cross that spoke to St. Francis and led him to a life of piety. See the Basilica of St. Francis, followed by a group dinner in Assisi. Return to Rome for overnight. (B|D)

Day 6 – Tuesday, September 6, 2016 | Vatican Museums | St. Peter’s Basilica | Christian Rome

Begin this morning with a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Celebrate Mass at the Altar of St. John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica (pending confirmation). This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Christian Rome, including St. John Lateran, which is the Cathedral of Rome, the Holy Steps, and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Dinner as a group tonight and overnight in Rome. (B|D)

Day 7 – Wednesday, September 7, 2016 | Papal Audience | St. Sebastian Catacombs

Depart early this morning for the Papal Audience (pending the Holy Father’s final schedule). Following the audience, enjoy a celebratory farewell lunch. Tour the St. Sebastian Catacombs and celebrate Mass. The rest of the day is free for last minute shopping, sightseeing, and packing. Overnight in Rome. (B|L)

Day 8 – Thursday, September 8, 2016 | Depart for USA

Check out of your hotel and depart for your return flights home!

Details

Start:
September 1, 2016 @ 8:00 AM
End:
September 8, 2016 @ 5:00 PM
Website:
https://www.ctscentral.net/booking/?tripcode=11358&groupcode=5505

Organizer

Corporate Travel Service, Inc.
Phone
313-565-8888 x 185
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