Rome: Angel's Castle (from the outside), Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Venetian Square, Capitol, Roman Forum, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and more.
Vatican (with General Audience) St. Peter's Basilica. Prayer at the Holy Father St. John Paul II tomb, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums.
Assisi - the birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare. Visitation of the Basilica of St. Francis, where the body of the Saint was laid, as well as the Basilica of St. Clare and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels. A walk around the city and free time to relax.
Orvieto - A visit to one of the most beautiful Italian cathedrals, where there are relics of the Body and Blood of the Lord of Bolsena. The cult of these relics contributed to the establishment of the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord – the so-called Corpus Christi.
Siena- Visiting one of the most beautiful medieval cities: Piazza del Campo, the cathedral, the birthplace of St. Catherine of Siena, a walk through Via di Citta with beautiful palaces.
Visit to an Italian Winery - Together with a local guide, we will learn about the process of creating wines, olive oils, and spirits, which are a specialty of this Italian region.
Florence- The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its characteristic dome and the adjacent baptistery, Giotto's Tower (from the outside), the Bridge of Goldsmiths, and the church of Santa Croce. A visit to Michelangelo Square, with a unique panorama of the city.
Bologna- Basilica of San Petronio, Piazza Nettuno with its famous fountain, and university buildings (from the outside).
Padua - Basilica of St. Anthony. A walk around the city, during which we will see m.in the famous Prato Della Valle and the Basilica of St. Justina – the burial place of St. Luke the Evangelist.
Venice- Crossing to the historical center of the city, St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace (from the outside), Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Basilica, Bell Tower, Clock Tower. Gondola trip around Venice.
Verona- visiting the city of Romeo and Juliet - Arco Dei Gavi - the Roman triumphal arch of the first century and the Borsarich Gate, Piazza Bra with the famous Roman first century amphitheater, Piazza Dei Signori, Torre Dei Lamberti tower, the courtyard of Juliet's house with the famous balcony.
Milan- the world capital of fashion. Gothic cathedral of white marble, Fortified Castello, Piazza Della Scala with the monument to Leonardo da Vinci and the building of the most famous opera stage la Scala standing next to it.
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Full one-time payment for the trip due date is March 15
Cash or Check made to IHM with a note Italy23
$4600 double occupancy per person
$5600 single occupancy
Credit Card + 3% Service Fee
Due dates:
1. December 15
2. February 15
Due dates:
1. December 15
2. January 15
3. February 15
4. March 15
Before March 15, 2023
The $250 deposit is nonrefundable
Can be canceled with full reimbursement*
(excl. deposit and service fees if
Credit Card was used for purchase)
After March 15, 2023
A basic travel cancellation insurance is included in the price of the trip.
Cancelation in case of serious illness, accident, or death of the traveler, traveler’s immediate family, or traveling companion will receive a full refund (excl. deposit and Credit Card Fees).
Cancelation without above mentioned cases after March 15, 2023
HEALTH INSURANCE
Sheraton Group Hotels and other high-end hotels.
All rooms with personal bathrooms and hairdryers.
Hotel taxes and City taxes for the hotels are included.
Each participant will be equipped with two electrical adapters per person.
Luggage handling. Help will be provided at the hotel, in addition, the bus driver will assist.
Flight to ITALY May 14, 2023
SWISS LX19 Newark Sunday 9:50 PM - Zurich Monday 11:35 AM
Zurich Monday 12:45 PM - Rome 2:15 PM
$100 misplaced or lost device fee.
Transportation will be provided from the IHM church to and from the airport. You will be able to park your car in the church parking lot for the duration of the trip.