Our Lady Queen of Peace A Pilgrimage to the Italian Shrines with

Father Arthur Howard

November 2 - 11, 2014 Nov. 2, 2014

Day 1

Depart from the US- Enroute to Italy!!

Francis and at least four other saints have knelt in prayer at this grotto, seeking the protection of St Michael. A panoramic view of Nov. 3, 2014 Day 2 Welcome to Italy, Perillo Style! Arrive the ocean and the surrounding countryside awaits you at this into Rome where you will be met by your Perillo Tours Faith Jour- most celebrated shrine of early Christianity, a shrine consecrated neys Tour Manager. Relax or spend time exploring Rome. This by St. Michael in 490. Return to San Giovanni Rotondo for devoevening we will enjoy a festive welcome dinner featuring Roman tions and reflection. cuisine, accompanied by wine and music. Nov. 4, 2014 Day 3 ROME CHRISTIAN ROME Although, our focus today is on "Christian Rome" we will also see many important cultural sights around Rome. The tour includes three major Basilicas: St Mary Major, one of the oldest shrines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin; The Basilica of St John in Lateran, the former residence of the popes prior to their return to Rome in 1377 and St Paul Outside the Walls, which houses the remains of St Paul under its main altar. We will also see the ancient Baths of Caracalla, Arch of Drusus, Chapel "O'Domine Quo Vadis,” Tomb of Celilia Metella, and the catacombs of St Callixtus where the early Christians hid themselves to escape persecution. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Nov. 8, 2014 Day 7 ASSISI Today we will travel to Lanciano to see the eighth-century Eucharistic Miracle in the Church of Lagontial. After expressing doubts about Christ's true presence in the consecrated host, a monk found himself holding a host that changed into flesh and wine that changed into blood. Next we follow the lush Adriatic coast to the great Marian shrine of Loreto to visit the Holy House of Nazareth and the beautiful Madonna of Loreto. More than 50 popes have made a pilgrimage to the house transported by angels to this hill in central Italy in 1294. Celebrate Mass at the Shrine in Loreto, and then transfer for dinner/overnight in Assisi.

Nov. 9, 2014 Day 8 ASSISI After breakfast well celebrate Mass and visit the tomb of St FranNov. 5, 2014 Day 4 ROME PAPAL AUDIENCE cis followed by a guided visit of Assisi: Explore the quaint hilltop Today will be a truly memorable day. This morning we will go to birthplace of St Francis that still retains in the atmosphere of the Vatican City to attend the weekly Papal Audience and Blessing early 1200s, the period when St Francis began his ministry. Congiven by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI. Following the audience, tained within the13th-century Basilica are many of his posseswe will visit the Sistine Chapel where you will see Michelangelo's sions and a series of frescoes depicting his life. You may kneel Masterpiece, the restored mural of the Last Judgment. Later, we before the crucifix from which Jesus spoke to St Francis, asking visit the largest church in Christendom, St Peter's. Marvel at him to rebuild the church. After stopping at an outdoor cafe Pieta and Bernini's amazing bronze canopy. The rest of you day is with a view of an ancient Roman temple, well go to the Church of free to enjoy the Eternal City. St. Clare to see the saint's incorrupt body. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Assisi. Nov. 6, 2014 Day 5 ROME-SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO This morning depart from Rome and head southeast to San Gio- Nov. 10, 2014 Day 9 SIENA vanni Rotondo, in the Apulia Region. We arrive in San Giovanni, Today our travels take us to the beautiful town of Siena, one the home of Padre Pio. In the afternoon, we will celebrate Mass if Italys loveliest medieval cities, and the birthplace of Saints in the Basilica of Padre Pio. Dinner and overnight in the San Gio- Catherine and Bernardine. Here we will stroll the Piazza Del Camvanni Rotondo area. po, one of Italy's finest squares and visit the Cathedral and the Basilica of St. Francis, containing the miraculous consecrated Nov. 7, 2014 Day 6 MONTE SANT ANGELO hosts that have remained intact since 1730. Enjoy a festive fareToday well visit the tomb of Padre Pio, tour the sanctuary and well dinner and overnight in Assisi. see the crucifix from which he received the stigmata in 1918. You will see the confessional where Padre Pio spent time with a mul- Nov. 11, 2014 Day 10 ROME titude of pilgrims, directing them on their journey toward God. In the early morning we will depart Assisi for the Rome airport Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Gargano Peninsula and a visit to and our return flight to the US. the Grotto of Michael the Archangel. Six different popes, St.

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Luxury Motorcoach throughout

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Three night stay at Hotel Columbus in Rome or similiar

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Two night stay at Hotel Vittoria in San Giovanni Rotundo or similiar

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Three night stay at Hotel Giotto in Assisi or similiar

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Admissions as stated in itinerary

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American breakfast daily, except day of arrival

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Special Welcome and Farewell dinners

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Four dinners featuring local cuisine

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Wireless headsets where necessary

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Porterage of one suitcase per person

15 people traveling: 20 people traveling: 25 people traveling: 30 people traveling: 35 people traveling: 40 people traveling: 45 people traveling: Single Supplement:

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