OCTOBER 10-16, 2022 - JOIN THE PATRONS OF THE ARTS IN THE VATICAN MUSEUMS
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JOIN THE PATRONS OF THE ARTS
IN THE VATICAN MUSEUMS
ILLINOIS, NEW ENGLAND & NEW YORK CHAPTERS
ON A PILGRIMAGE TO UNVEIL THE BEAUTY OF
ITALY
OCTOBER 10-16, 2022
INCREDIBLE TOUR EXTENSION TO FLORENCE: OCTOBER 16-20, 2022
*
PARTICIPATION IN ROME TOUR REQUIRES MEMBERSHIP IN THE PATRONS OF THE ARTS OF THE VATICAN MUSEUMS
41780 W SIX MILE ROAD, SUITE 1OO, NORTHVILLE, MI 48168
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DAY 1: OCTOBER 10 • ARRIVE ROME | WELCOME DAY 6: OCTOBER 15 • COOKING CLASS IN CAMPO DI FIORI
RECEPTION AND DINNER | CELEBRATION IN THE CONSTANTINE ROOM | PATRONS
Arrive in Rome on independently scheduled flights and transfer to the GALA IN BRACCIO NUOVO
hotel. A panoramic city tour will be optional for those who would like There will be an an optional cooking class this morning that will start
to become acquainted with the city. This evening, enjoy views of the in the famous Campo di Fiori market to select fresh ingredients with
Eternal City during a rooftop reception and dinner where you will have the chef leading the class. After an explanation and tour through the
the chance to be welcomed by the Vatican Patrons Office team with Jewish quarter, end your walk at a beautiful apartment on Tiburina
Fr. Kevin Lixey, International Director of the Patrons of the Arts in the island for a cooking class. Alternatively, Father Michael Collins will lead
Vatican Museums. Overnight in Rome. an optional tour of the incredible Galleria Borghese. Both options are at
an additional cost to be announced closer to departure. You also may
DAY 2: OCTOBER 11 • RESTORATION LABS | LUNCH AT
enjoy your morning at leisure to prepare for the evening’s festivities
CASINA PIUS IV and gala farewell. Celebrate Mass with Bishop Vergez, President of the
Following a morning at leisure, visit one or more of the Vatican Vatican City State at the Governato. Following mass, you will be led on
Museum's restoration labs (closed to the public) such as the Painting, a private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, along with a
Paper, Ceramic or Metal Restoration Labs. Enjoy lunch as a group at the celebration toast in the Constantine Room and a visit to the Niccolina
beautifully restored Casina Pius IV, the headquarters for the Pontifical Chapel. This evening, enjoy the company of your fellow Patrons as you
Academy of Sciences located in a picturesque part of the Vatican share a glass of prosecco and Gala dinner in the Braccio Nuovo, or “New
Gardens, overlooking St. Peter’s Dome. After lunch, walk through the Wing”, of the Vatican Museums. Overnight in Rome.
Vatican Gardens to reach the Vatican Apostolic Library for a private tour.
This evening an optional visit to the Pontifical University of Santa Croce DAY 7: OCTOBER 16 • RETURN TO USA
has been arranged to experience the commanding views of Rome from Check out of the hotel and depart on independently scheduled flights
the rooftop. Following the visit, dinner reservations will be made for the to the USA.
group for those who would like. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Rome.
DAY 3: OCTOBER 12 • PAPAL AUDIENCE | MOSAIC OPTIONAL FLORENCE EXTENSION
RESTORATION LABORATORY | LUNCH AT CASA SANTA
MARTA | DINNER EVENT WITH FATHER MICHAEL COLLINS DAY 1: OCTOBER 16 • TRAVEL TO VAL D’ORCIA FOR
EXTENSION
Attend the weekly Papal Audience with special seating (pending the Board your private transfer toward the beautiful Val d’Orcia region.
Holy Father’s final schedule). Following the Audience, embark on a visit Upon arrival, check into your villa hotel in the Val D’Orcia region.
to the Vatican Mosaic Studios, a busy studio for a team of highly skilled The Tuscan Region of Val D’Orcia is a haven for foodies, famous
artists whose job is to restore and preserve centuries-old mosaics for its Brunello and Nobile di Montepulciano wines, truffles, and
inside St. Peter’s Basilica. The studio is also responsible for creating pecorino cheese. Welcome dinner with wine pairings. Overnight
commissioned pieces for private buyers, as well as mosaics that will Val d’Orcia.
be given by the Holy Father to visiting dignitaries. Enjoy lunch in the
DAY 2: OCTOBER 17 • MONTALCINO | PIENZA |
Pope’s residence at Casa Santa Marta inside the Vatican. An event will
be arranged this evening at Casa Bleve in Rome with Father Michael EVENING WINE TASTING
Collins to address our group. Overnight in Rome Travel by private mini coach to the beautiful hilltop town of
Montalcino and begin the day by celebrating Mass in the local
DAY 4: OCTOBER 13 • TOUR OF THE THREE CHAPELS | church. Enjoy a brief walking tour and free time followed by a
RECEPTION IN CORTILE DEL BELVEDERE leisurely wine tasting lunch. Following lunch, take a short drive to
This morning is at leisure or you may register for an optional tour with Pienza, famous for its pecorino cheese and an amazing example
a choice between the Vatican Secret Archives OR the Scavi tour, the of classical Renaissance town design, often described as the ideal
excavations beneath St. Peter’s Basilica and culminating at St. Peter’s city. After time to explore this city by foot on your own, we will enjoy
tomb. Later this afternoon, embark on an exclusive behind the scenes a pecorino cheese tasting. This afternoon, dinner on your own at
visit to the Pope’s private chapels, two of which are closed to the public. the villa hotel. Overnight Val d’Orcia.
Start with a visit to the stunning mosaic decorated Redemptoris Mater
DAY 3: OCTOBER 18 • VIA FRANCIGENA | WINE
chapel, which was totally restructured and redecorated by Pope John
Paul II on the occasion of his 50th priestly ordination anniversary. The TASTING | FLORENCE
Holy Father commissioned this amazing chapel of modern mosaic Begin today with a visit to and private Mass at the ancient
under the direction of Jesuit priest Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik. Next, visit the Benedictine Abbey of Sant’Antimo on the European pilgrimage
Pope’s private chapel, the Pauline Chapel, before a visit to the Sistine route to Rome called the Via Francigena. The magnificent Abbey
Chapel after the museums have closed. Along the way, visit the Hall of Church was built in the 12th century. After a lunch in the area,
Blessings and the Room of Benediction. The visit will culminate in the depart for Castello di Ama for a wine tasting. Travel on to Florence
Cortile del Belvedere for a reception with drinks and light appetizers for overnight.
after museum hours. Dinner on you own. Overnight in Rome.
DAY 4: OCTOBER 19 • FLORENCE | FRESCO PAINTING
DAY 5: OCTOBER 14 • RAPHAEL TOUR WITH DR. LIZ LEV |
DINNER AT HOTEL DE RUSSIE Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of Florence to visit the off the
This morning you will embark on a tour of Rome with world famous Art beaten path sites. After lunch at a fantastic, converted restaurant,
Historian Dr. Liz Lev to view some of the most marvelous works created there will be an introduction to the ancient Renaissance technique
by Raphael that reside in the city (9:30 or 10AM start time). This evening, of Fresco Painting. The class begins with a brief fresco painting
we will dine at the Hotel de Russie for a sumptuous dinner on the terrace history and is followed by time to create an actual painting! Group
surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean flora in Le Jardin de Russie. farewell dinner this evening in Florence. Overnight Florence
Overnight Rome.
DAY 5: OCTOBER 20 • DEPART FLORENCE FOR USA
= CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST | = LUNCH | = DINNER | Check out of the hotel and depart on independently scheduled
flights to the USA.
= RECEPTION/WINE TASTING (EXTENSION ONLY)
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TOUR INCLUSIONS
• 6 nights of 5-star hotel accommodation
MAIN TOUR • Daily breakfast
$5,999 *
• 4 dinners
• 2 lunches with wine
• 3 Receptions, including a Welcome Reception
• Professional bilingual tour escorts for the entire tour
• English speaking local guides
FLORENCE EXTENSION • Deluxe fully equipped motorcoaches according to the itinerary
$3,499 *
• Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary
• Arrangements for Mass including donations (all locations are tentative
and subject to confirmation)
Per person, double occupancy. Price
* • Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
reflects an Early-bird discount and • Whisper sets
a check discount
• Gratuities payable to directors, drivers and guides
PRE & POST HOTEL ROME OPTIONAL FLORENCE EXTENSION INCLUDES
$201 per person, double occupancy • 4 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation;
In Bagno Vignoni: Hotel Posta Marcucci
• Deluxe fully equipped motorcoach
according to the itinerary
or similar and in Florence: Grand Hotel
$395 per person, single occupancy Cavour or similar
• English speaking local guides
• Entrance fees for Palazzo Piccolomini
• Daily breakfast in Pienza
• 2 dinners
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT • Tips to drivers, guides, and hotel staff
• 3 lunches • Whisper sets
MAIN: + $1,500 • 1 wine tasting • City tax
• 1 pecorino cheese tasting
EXTENSION: + $600 • Fresco painting class
• Mass donations
• Porterage at hotels of 1 large suitcase
• Professional bilingual tour escort for the per person
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