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Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua and celebrate Mass. From here we continue to Florence, the Jewel of the Renaissance. In Florence we check-in to our hotel for dinner and the evening. (B, D) DAY 6: FLORENCE: VISIT OF THE TOWN Florence is known as the city of the Medici Family and Machiavelli. We visit the Duomo--Santa Maria in Fiore; the Baptistery of San Giovanni (bronze doors by Ghilberti); at the Academia we marvel at Michelangelo's David; and we admire the frescoes by Giotto in the former monastery of San Marco. We celebrate Mass at a frescoed chapel in the Franciscan church of Santa Croce. Those wishing to stay in Florence to browse the markets may do so; others of us can join the motorcoach and guide for an afternoon visit to Pisa to see the famed Leaning Tower. (B, D) DAY 7: FLORENCE / ASSISI / ROME Departing Florence we make our way to Assisi, home to St. Francis of Assisi. We visit the Basilica housing the Saint's tomb, and afterwards enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica and the town. After Mass and some time on our own, we continue to Rome for dinner and the evening. (B, D) DAY 8: ROME: VATICAN MUSEUM & SISTINE CHAPEL, PLUS BASILICA OF ST. PETER This morning we proceed to the Vatican Museum, where our visit is highlighted by the Sistine Chapel, featuring Michelangelo's masterworks. This afternoon we enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica of St. Peter, where we view the tomb of the first Pope and also the Pieta, Michelangelo's masterful sculpture of Mary holding her crucified Son. We have some free time for visiting the local religious articles shops. Dinner is served at a local restaurant. (B, D) DAY 9: ROME: PAPAL AUDIENCE AND WALKING TOUR OF ROME This morning we transfer to Vatican City and the Pope Paul VI Audience Hall for the General Papal Audience with the Holy Father (subject to Holy Father's schedule). After the audience, we take some time for lunch on our own. This afternoon our guide will lead us on a walking tour of the historical center of Rome. We begin at the Trevi Fountain where we toss our traditional three coins. From here we continue to the Piazza Trinita dei Monti at the top of the Spanish Steps, affording a romantic panoramic view of the city of Rome. Our tour continues across the city to the Pantheon, and we finish our day at the Piazza Navona. You may wish to visit some of the ice cream shops serving the Italian gelato! Dinner this evening is served at our hotel. (B, D) DAY 10: ROME: ANCIENT ROME, ST. JOHN LATERAN, SANTA CROCE Today we begin our visit at the Colosseum Its real name was the Flavian Amphitheater, after emperors who built it in the first century after Christ. Colosseum refers to the 'colossal' statue of Nero that at one time stood at the entrance. Just up the street we see the Mamertime Prison, then on to the Church of St. Peter in Chains. This afternoon we visit the Catacombs of St. Calixtus, the underground burial site of the early Christians and many of the early popes. Our journey concludes at the Basilica of St. Paul the Apostle, where we celebrate the closing Mass of our pilgrimage tour. This evening, we gather at a local Roman restaurant for a festive farewell dinner with wine and music. (B, D) DAY 11: RETURN After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight to USA. (B) NOTE: While no changes are anticipated, there might be occasions when certain alterations become necessary to this itinerary due to changes in airline schedules or for other reasons. All Masses are subject to final church schedules.
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