Rome and Assisi: an experience of life and faith
A journey through history, culture, and faith in Rome and Assisi — two iconic cities of faith in Italy, where pilgrims from all over the world come to visit.
30. Esperienza di vita e di fede
$4,100.00
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YOUR TRIP
Days 9
Nights 7
Price (From) $4,100.00
Participants (Min.) 21
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Departure from USA to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board. -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN ROME
Your are greeted at the airport by your Tour Leader.
Transfer to hotel accomodations via private motor coach.
Check in procedure at the Hotel in Rome.
Presentation and review of the tour with the group.
Relax and Lunch – on your own. Tour leader available to suggest locales.Walking tour through the town center, from Piazza di Spagna to Piazza Navona, where you can see these masterpieces: Piazza di Spagna, and the Trinità dei Monti, Palazzo del Quirinale (seat of the President of the Italian Republic), Pantheon (tombs of the most important Kings of Italy), the Fontana di Trevi, Fontana dei Fiumi.
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DAY 3: VATICAN CITY AND ST. CALLIXTUS CATACOMBS
In the morning, historical and artistic itinerary strolling among Catel Sant’Angelo, San Pietro, Musei Vaticani and the Cappella Sistina.
In the afternoon transfer to Appia Antica to visit The catacombs of St.Callixtus: the greatest and most important of Rome. They originated about the middle of the second century and are part of a cemeterial complex. In it were buried tens of martyrs, 16 popes andvery many Christians. -
DAY 4: ANCIENT ROME
Today you will experience an historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture and Renaissance, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture: Foro Romano, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo (symbol of the city).
In the afternoon free time or city tour with your tour leader: Campo dei Fiori and Villa Borghese. -
DAY 5: SUNDAY MASS IN ST. PETER'S SQUARE
Participation in the Sunday Mass officiated by Pope in St. Peter’s Square.
Afternoon walk into the lesser-know side of Roma: Trastevere, Isola Tiberina, Ghetto ebraico, Campidoglio. Visit the Capitoline Museums, a single museum containing a group of art and archeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the Capitoline Hill. Opened to the public in 1734 under Clement XII, the Capitoline Museums are considered the first museum in the world, understood as a place where art could be enjoyed by all and not only by the owners. -
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO ASSISI AND STOP IN VITORCHIANO MONASTERY
Transfer to Assisi via private motorcoach. On your way to Assisi, you can visit Vitorchiano, the city of Trappiste Monastery. If it is possible stop in Bomarzo. Bomarzo’s main attraction is a garden, usually referred to as the Bosco Sacro (Sacred grove) or, locally, Bosco dei Mostri (“Monsters’ Grove”).
Continue to your accommodation in Assisi. Is it possibile to choose between Hotel, Agriturismo (farm in the countryside) or a convent, to be decided in advance with the group leader. -
DAY 7: ASSISI AND THE LIFE OF ST. FRANCIS
You will visit Santa Maria degli Angeli, named after its church inside which, in the Cappella della Porziuncola, St. Francis died in 1226. You’ll visit Basilica di San Francesco, close to the ancient city walls, with its magnificent frescoes painted, then St Chiara’ Basilica and San Damiano convent.
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DAY 8: ASSISI
The Basilica of Santa Chiara: the church is in Gothic-Umbrian style, with an interior with three naves. Behind the altar there is the Oratory with the Crucifix that spoke to St. Francis in the Hermitage of San Damiano and was the basis of his choice of life. Behind a grate there are some important relics of the saint and St. Francis. From the stairs, located in the middle of the Basilica, you can also access the Crypt with the body of the Saint.
In the afternoon free time and city tour with our Tour Leader. -
DAY 9: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport, via private motor coach.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Departure from USA to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board. -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN ROME
Your are greeted at the airport by your Tour Leader.
Transfer to hotel accomodations via private motor coach.
Check in procedure at the Hotel in Rome.
Presentation and review of the tour with the group.
Relax and Lunch – on your own. Tour leader available to suggest locales.Walking tour through the town center, from Piazza di Spagna to Piazza Navona, where you can see these masterpieces: Piazza di Spagna, and the Trinità dei Monti, Palazzo del Quirinale (seat of the President of the Italian Republic), Pantheon (tombs of the most important Kings of Italy), the Fontana di Trevi, Fontana dei Fiumi.
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DAY 3: VATICAN CITY AND ST. CALLIXTUS CATACOMBS
In the morning, historical and artistic itinerary strolling among Catel Sant’Angelo, San Pietro, Musei Vaticani and the Cappella Sistina.
In the afternoon transfer to Appia Antica to visit The catacombs of St.Callixtus: the greatest and most important of Rome. They originated about the middle of the second century and are part of a cemeterial complex. In it were buried tens of martyrs, 16 popes andvery many Christians. -
DAY 4: ANCIENT ROME
Today you will experience an historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture and Renaissance, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture: Foro Romano, Arco di Tito and the Colosseo (symbol of the city).
In the afternoon free time or city tour with your tour leader: Campo dei Fiori and Villa Borghese. -
DAY 5: SUNDAY MASS IN ST. PETER'S SQUARE
Participation in the Sunday Mass officiated by Pope in St. Peter’s Square.
Afternoon walk into the lesser-know side of Roma: Trastevere, Isola Tiberina, Ghetto ebraico, Campidoglio. Visit the Capitoline Museums, a single museum containing a group of art and archeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the Capitoline Hill. Opened to the public in 1734 under Clement XII, the Capitoline Museums are considered the first museum in the world, understood as a place where art could be enjoyed by all and not only by the owners. -
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO ASSISI AND STOP IN VITORCHIANO MONASTERY
Transfer to Assisi via private motorcoach. On your way to Assisi, you can visit Vitorchiano, the city of Trappiste Monastery. If it is possible stop in Bomarzo. Bomarzo’s main attraction is a garden, usually referred to as the Bosco Sacro (Sacred grove) or, locally, Bosco dei Mostri (“Monsters’ Grove”).
Continue to your accommodation in Assisi. Is it possibile to choose between Hotel, Agriturismo (farm in the countryside) or a convent, to be decided in advance with the group leader. -
DAY 7: ASSISI AND THE LIFE OF ST. FRANCIS
You will visit Santa Maria degli Angeli, named after its church inside which, in the Cappella della Porziuncola, St. Francis died in 1226. You’ll visit Basilica di San Francesco, close to the ancient city walls, with its magnificent frescoes painted, then St Chiara’ Basilica and San Damiano convent.
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DAY 8: ASSISI
The Basilica of Santa Chiara: the church is in Gothic-Umbrian style, with an interior with three naves. Behind the altar there is the Oratory with the Crucifix that spoke to St. Francis in the Hermitage of San Damiano and was the basis of his choice of life. Behind a grate there are some important relics of the saint and St. Francis. From the stairs, located in the middle of the Basilica, you can also access the Crypt with the body of the Saint.
In the afternoon free time and city tour with our Tour Leader. -
DAY 9: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport, via private motor coach.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUSION
Transportation
– Flight New York – Italy – New York
– Departures from other cities will incurr additional add-on fee.
– Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private motorcoach
– Long distance transfer via private motorcoach
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– 7 Nights: Three or four stars hotel (or Agriturismo or Convent)
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room, and $ 180 + $ 180 for double room).
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included).
Touring
– Entrance fees to museums specified in tour
– Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides
Tasting
– At least 1 tasting is included in the trip
Gadgets
– Superciao tour logo backpack, cap, bracelets
– ITALIA IN TASCA: pocket travel guide
School visit
– School visits are free and offered on request
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single or double
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Lunch and beverages other than water
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.
