Rome (Papal Audience with Holy Father) • Monte Cassino Sorrento • Pompeii • Amalfi Coast • Assisi (St. Francis)

Highlights Include:

  • Visit Catacombs
  • Abbey of Montecassino
  • Positano: Our Lady of Assumption and Benedictine Monastery (mass)
  • Capri Day tour
  • PM: Imperial Rome (Colosseum and Forum)
  • Papal Blessing in St. Peter’s Square (mass)
  • Vatican museums, St. Peter’s Basilica (side chapel mass request for Fr. Joe)
  • Explore Trevi/Spanish steps area.
  • Dinner in Campo de Fiore or Trastevere neighborhoods
  • Day trip to Assisi
  • Papal Audience
  • Afternoon mass to St. Paul Outside the Walls (Fr. Joe)
  • Visit 2 other papal basilicas, Mary Major, John Lateran
  • Farewell dinner at Ristorante Cecilia Metella

Itinerary

DAY 1
Sunday, September 27, 2020

  • Depart Indianapolis, overnight to Rome

Hotels

Hotel Meridien Visconti

Walking distance from the Spanish Steps and the Vatican, Le Méridien Visconti is a perfect location in the heart of Rome for leisure, business, shopping and nightlife. The light and space of our hotel strikes and surprises our guests when entering Le Meridien Visconti Rome. The Seventies’ design reflects and accentuates the architecture of the exterior, creating a fascinating stylistic continuity between the recent past and modern taste. 240 bright and modern hotel rooms and suites, a multi-purpose center comprises 10 high-tech meeting rooms and a fully equipped fitness center. Longitude 12 bar & bistrot is the perfect place to relax while enjoying typical local flavors. A breathtaking and panoramic roof top terrace between the alleys of the city characterizes this Roman hotel.

Grand Hotel Flora in Sorrento

  • The Grand Hotel Flora is a hotel in Sorrento located in the heart of the Sorrento Coast.
  • From its terrace you can enjoy the splendid and unforgettable views of Vesuvius and the entire Gulf of Naples.
  • All Grand Hotel Flora rooms are furnished in classic style with attention to every detail, inlaid furniture and decorations (and the harmony of soothing pastel colors of the walls).

Inclusions & Pricing

Tour Includes:

  • Transfer from Rome’s airport to the Hotel by private bus
  • Accommodation in a 4-stars hotel in Rome for one night, including breakfast
  • Guided tour of the Catacombs in Rome with round trip transfer
  • Transfer from Rome to Sorrento by private bus, with a stop in Cassino for the visit of the Abbey
  • Accommodation in a four stars hotel in Sorrento  for four nights, including breakfast
  • Dinner in Sorrento on arrival
  • Day excursion to Amalfi by private bus
  • Round trip tickets Sorrento Island di Capri Sorrento
  • Private guide for the visit of the island of Capri, including transport
  • Lunch in Capri
  • Transfer from Sorrento to Rome by private bus
  • Accommodation in a four stars hotel in Rome for five nights, including breakfast
  • Private guided tour of Imperial Rome, including skip the line tickets
  • Round trip transfer from the Hotel to St.Peter’s Basilica for the Papal Blessing
  • Private guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, including skip the line tickets
  • Dinner in Trastevere
  • Day trip to Assisi, including lunch
  • Private guided tour of the Papal Basilicas of  St. Mary Major and St. John in LateranFarewell Dinner at the Restaurant Cecilia Metella
  • Private transfer from the hotel to Rome’s airport by bus
  • Luggage handling everywhere

Not included: gratuities

Registration

Contact:

Grueninger Travel Group
9011 North Meridian Street, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46260
317-465-1122