PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Round-trip international airfare from Chicago to Italy.
• Round-trip transfers to and from the airports in Italy.
• First-class hotel accommodations in Rome, Assisi, Florence, and Venice.
• Private deluxe coach and driver the entire time.
• Daily breakfast and some special dinners.
• Professional tour guides throughout the tour.
• A professional Catholic Expeditions escort the entire time.
• Daily Mass with Fr. Joe.
• A panoramic tour in Rome which includes the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Saint Paul Outside the Walls and more.
• Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
• Participating in a general audience with Pope Francis.
• A walking tour of the historic town of Siena.
• Panoramic tour in Venice including St. Mark’s Square, the Golden Basilica of San Marco, and the Bridge of Sigh.
• Walking tour of Florence, including Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral & Baptistery and the Church of Santa Croce.
• A fabulous full day tour in Padua, visiting Prato della Valle Square, Basilica of Saint Anthony and Scrovegni Chapel.
• A visit to the hillside town of Orvieto.
• A guided tour in Assisi including Saint Mary of the Angels Basilica and the Basilica of Saint Francis.
• An optional authentic Tuscan cooking lesson with an Italian "Mama" chef, including a delicious five course lunch and guided tour of the vineyard.
• And Much More!!

WEATHER
In the autumn months, the weather is fantastic to wander around the towns and cities with the colorful foliage, and are ideal for your trip. The landscape is beautiful at this time, so that's an added bonus. For current weather go to weather.com or click here.

CURRENCY
The currency in Italy is the Euro (EUR).
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