Pilgrimage to Rome and a 9 Night Cruise to Greece & Italy

Under The Spiritual Direction Of Fr. Vincent Dominguez

15 DAYS

FROM $4,699

Date

October 30 - November 13, 2023

Activity Level

Moderate

Book By

5 / 1 / 2023

Group Limit

Pilgrimage Overview

Join Dan and Rosa Martinez on a pilgrimage to Rome and a Cruise to Greece and Italy!

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Itinerary

DAY 1

Depart USA

Flight to Rome

Today we depart on our transatlantic flights to Rome. We enjoy in-flight movies and meals aloft.

DAY 2

Arrive Rome

Arrival in Rome

Upon arrival in Rome, we are greeted by our representative and continue to San Paul Outside the Walls for Mass, time permitting. We then transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3

St. Peter's Square

Papal Audience, St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran

This morning after a very early breakfast we leave to St. Peter’s Square for the Papal Audience. After some free time for lunch, we continue a short tour to two of the major basilicas. We will visit St. Mary Major and St. John Lateran before also visiting the Holy Stairs, or Scala Sancta.

DAY 4

Embark Cruise

Trevi Fountain, Embark on cruise

This morning we take a walking tour visiting the Trevi Fountain and passing by the Colosseum. We then transfer to the cruise port to embark on our cruise.

DAY 5

Day at Sea

At Sea

We spend the day onboard our cruise ship enjoying the many amenities and shows it has to offer.

DAY 6

Athens

Acropolis

Today we will be visiting and exploring the city of Athens (Acts 17 16-34). Visit the Acropolis with Parthenon the greatest monument of antiquity, dedicated to the goddess Athena, from here one can see Aeropagus (areios Pagoes = Hill of Area) visited by Pope John Paul II, same hill where St. Paul gave his famous sermon of “Unknown God”.

DAY 7

Mykonos

Island of Mykonos

This mountainous island of Mykonos has about 400 churches and is famous for its picturesque white houses and the island’s trademark, the charming windmills. Mykonos has a unique architecture of Byzantine and Western characteristics. Next, we will visit Our Church of the Virgin Paraportiani, on the main square Cathedral and an old Catholic Church and many boutiques and taverns along tiny, paved streets. Return on board of the ship.

DAY 8

Santorini

Pyrgos village, Village of Oia

After tendering to the port of Athinios, you’ll drive to Pyrgos village, one of the oldest settlements and the highest village on the island. Admire the Venetian fortress crowned by several churches and from the highest point of the island the views out over the caldera are majestic. Head to the picturesque, Village of Oia for more magnificent views of the caldera. With its cobblestone streets and beautiful old homes perched on the cliffside, you’ll appreciate why the traditional Cycladic architecture is so appealing and a perfect complement to the natural beauty of the area. Here, you’ll have free time to stroll and explore this charming village.

DAY 9

Day at Sea

At Sea

We spend the day onboard our cruise ship enjoying the many amenities and shows it has to offer.

DAY 10

Valletta

Three Cities

A visit to the three cities – Senglea, Cospicua & Vittoriosa and a short ride aboard a typical Maltese boat is a great way to learn about Malta’s extraordinary past and enjoy its colorful ports. Walk around Senglea, a fortified city in the Grand Harbour for a view of the historic bastions. Drive through Cospicua on your way to Vittoriosa. Its honorific name of Vittoriosa was granted as a result of its victorious stand in the Great Siege of 1565. Walk along the narrow streets of this city, admiring such historic sites as the Church of St. Lawrence and Fort St. Angelo, from the outside.

DAY 11

Messina

Cathedral of Messina

This morning after departing from the pier we will take a short panoramic tour of Messina taking time to visit the glorious Cathedral of Messina. We will then continue along the coast to the South where we will approach Taormina, an ancient city that rises almost perpendicularly from the sea. It’s a beautiful setting with an alluring medieval character. After visiting the Arabian-influence Palazzo Corvaja and the ruins of a 2nd-century Greeks Theatre we will enjoy free time to wander the beautiful streets.

DAY 12

Naples

Naples/Sorrento

Enjoy a very scenic and relaxing excursion, experiencing Italy’s coastline by motor coach and spending time in the beautiful villages of Sorrento and Amalfi. You’ll be driven along a coastal road, winding along breathtaking curves, before arriving in Sorrento perched high above the Bay of Naples. Once you’ve been given a brief orientation of the city and your meeting point and time, enjoy some free time to explore the flower filled main street and the Corso Italia or admire the high-quality handicrafts for which Sorrento is famous. Stop for lunch in Sorrento before you board your motor coach for a drive along the coastline to Amalfi. You’ll see spectacular views of sparkling blue sea, citrus orchards, olive groves and fishing villages nestled in secluded bays en route to one of the most picturesque villages on the Amalfi Coast. Here you’ll also have time to explore on your own. If time permits, you’ll visit a cameo factory nearby to see how the famous jewelry is made and then have some time to browse the store before returning to your ship.

DAY 13

Florence

Wonders of Florence

This morning we discover the wonders of Florence, ‘City of Art.’ We explore the wonderful Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), the Baptistry, Piazza della Signoria, and Santa Croce, housing Michelangelo’s tomb.

DAY 14

Disembark Cruise

Disembark in Rome

Today we disembark in rome and visit St. Peter’s Basilica before a free afternoon to explore Rome on our own and last-minute souvenir shopping.

DAY 15

Depart to USA

Return Home

Today we board our flights home with memories and keepsakes to last a lifetime.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

4-5 Star Hotels
Roundtrip Flights
13 Nights accommodation
10 Night Greece & Italy Cruise
Professional Catholic Tour Guide
All Meals per Itinerary
Spiritual Director

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"We will always remember that experience - one of the greatest memories of our lifetime. So glad you were there! We appreciated the good experience of the travel guides. They made us feel comfortable, were very knowledgeable, and we learned a lot. George was incredible to watch and listen to. We appreciated the fact that he started every day with a scripture reading that was based on what we were going to see that day. He made the Holy Land come to life for us and was able to make everything so interesting.”

Artie Davidson

"I just wanted to personally thank you for such a blessed and grace-filled pilgrimage. It was amazing and I was very much impressed. Please extend my thanks to George for being the best tour guide that a pilgrim could have. On behalf of the group, thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to experience the Holy land in a spiritual and Christian way!!! I will keep in touch with you for the next Holy land pilgrimage.”

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Catherine Penick

"We just came back home and cannot stop talking about the pilgrimage. We have been to the Holy Land before but this is much better. It was very well planned. It is an A+."

Larry Martinez

"Happy New Year! The trip was awesome and a wonderful experienced. You are right; Claudia was an excellent tour guide and Oscar Jordan too. Thanks for giving us these wonderful tour guide. Someday we plan to go back to this tour. It is addictive. We have been almost all over the world but this is emotionally moving."

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Eddie and Phyllis

"Good day. I just want to say thanks for outstanding service we received during Holy Land tour last Oct 19-31 (with Fr. Ven's Group from San Diego, CA). We enjoyed it very much."

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