Memorable Pilgrimage to Italy - 09 Day

Day 01
Group report at the Bandaranaike International Airport for departure to Italy.
Group met by the Senior Company Executive at the departure lounge.

Day 02
Arrive in Italy.
Visit the shrine of Rosa Mystica. In the Spring of 1947,whilst praying in the Chapel of the local hospital in Montichiari, nurse Pierina Gilli had an unforgettable experience.
Mary, the Mother of God, appeared to her in a wonderful vision and magnificent light, as the exalted Lady, dressed in mauve, very sad and with tears in Her eyes. Pierina noticed that Her heart was pierced by three swords. Our Lady asked for Prayer, Sacrifice and Penance. These were Her only words.
Afterwards transfer to Padua.
Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Padua. Lunch at a restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 04
Breakfast at hotel. Visit St Clare of Assisi.
Assisi, is a town in Italy in the province of Perugia, Italy, in the Umbria region,
on the western flank of Mt. Subasio. It is the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208, and St. Clare (Chiara d'Offreducci), the founder of the Poor Clares. Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows of the 19th century was also born in Assisi. Also visit the church of St Peregrine Laziosi the patron Saint of cancer sufferers and protector against tumorous illnesses.
Also lunch at Assisi and tarvel to Loreto. Visit the Shrine of Loreto.
Dinner and overnight in Loreto.

Day 05
Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Loreto. Afterwards visit Manoppello and Lanciano.
Visit the shrine the Sanctuary of Volto Santo (Secret Face) in Manoppello  -
according to many people it is the only and real image of Christ made by no human
being. Therefore its origin would be divine.
Lunch at Lanciano.
visit the Church  of the Eucharistic Miracle in Lanciano. For over Twelve Centuries Lanciano has  contained the first and greatest Eucharistic Miracle of the Catholic Church. This wondrous event took place in the 8th Century A.D. in the little church of St. Legontian, as a divine response to a Basillian monk’s doubt about Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist. During Holy Mass, after the two-fold consecration, the host was changed  into live Flesh and the wine was changed into live Blood, which was coagulated into  five globules, irregular and differing in shape and size.
After lunch depart to San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Shrine of Padre Pio. Padre Pio was born of simple, hardworking farming people on 25th May 1887. He was tutored privately until his entry into the Capuchin Friars at the age of 15. Of feeble health but strong will, he completed the required studies and was ordained a Priest in 1910. On 20th September 1918, the five wounds of our Lord’s Passion appeared on his  body making him the first stigmatized priest in the history of the Church. Countless numbers were attracted to his confessional and many more received his Saintly and Spiritual guidance through correspondence.
Lunch and thereafter visit the Grotto of Michael the Archangel in Monte Angelo. It is the oldest shrine in Western Europe  dedicated to the archangel Michael and has been an important pilgrimage site since the middle ages. The historic site and its environs are protected by the Parco Nazionale del Gargano. 
 Afterwards travel to Rome. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Dinner will not be provided on this day).

Day 07
Breakfast at hotel. General audience with the  His Holiness Pope Francis (Subject to The Holy Father been in Rome). After audience lunch at a restaurant. After lunch visit the Holy Steps , Mary Major, John the Lateran , St Paul out side the walls.
Holy Steps - climbed by Jesus Christ on the day of his Passion (as tradition says, original stairs brought over from Jerusalem). Basilica of St. Mary Major – called also as Our Lady of the Snows, this shrine contains the 1500 year old miraculous portrait of Our Lady,  known as “Salus Populi Romani”this shrine contains the relics of the Holy Manger, in which the Chid Jesus was placed after birth. Basilica of St. John in Lateran- This is the Cathedral Church of Rome it  contains the wooden table that was used as an alter by St. Peter and the other
early Popes, and it is now encased in an alter of marble,with the original wood still  visible. Basilica San Paul outside the Walls – This shrine as built over St. Paul’s tomb, located in the centre of the apse and beneath a marble slab dating from the 04th century.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Vatican.
Vatican City – the world’s capital of Catholicism,is the world’s smallest state. It occupies 43 ha(106 acres) within  high walls watched over by the Vatican Swiss guard. It was the site where St Peter was martyred (AD 64) and burie and it became the residence of the Popes who succeeded him.(Lunch will not be provided on this day).  Afterwards trasfer to the airport for the deaprture flight.

Day 09
Arrive in Colombo.

 Price of Tour 

Rs 259,000/- Per Person on twin sharing basis
Rs 289,000/- Per Person in a single room
Rs 259,000/- Per Person on triple sharing basis

CHILD BETWEEN 2 - 12 YRS- Rs 259,000/- per child
INFANT (0 - 2 YEARS)- Rs 100,000/-

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
*   Economy Class Return Air Fare.
*   Hotel Accommodation in Italy & France.
*   Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
*   Arrival/Departure/Transfers and Sight-seeing by Deluxe A/C Coach in Italy and France.
*   Professionally trained Senior Company Executive will accompany the Group.
*   Airport taxes in Sri Lanka.
 *  Airport taxes in Italy and France.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES
* Transportation to/from Colombo Airport.
* Dinner on Day 05 and Lunch on Day 07.
* Any Meals during transit at the Airports.
* Travel Insurance covering health & baggage.
(Insurance Policy is a must for every passenger)

Please note generally in case of any illness or accident, a 2 weeks hospital stay in overseas countries and repatriation by air generally cost approximately over US $ 50,000/-

If payments are made by a Credit Card please check with your Bank for the free Travel Insurance cover,minimum of US $ 50,000 is required. or You could purchase it through Superlink Travels.

US $ 75,000 Cover
- Up to 64 years - Rs 8,500/-
- Between 65 to 74 years - Rs 10,500/-
- Between 75 to 85 years - Rs 12,500/-
- (Maximum age limit 85 years)

•Visa Fees
•Excess baggage charges
•Beverages during the meals / Laundry
•Porter-rage in the hotels
•Expenses of a personal nature

DEPOSIT :
Rs 150,000/- per person payable at the time of booking Balance payment to be finalised (8) weeks prior to departure