Faith and Culture Tour

1st Day PADOVA: Arrive in the morning at Padova. Guided tour of the city: Piazza delle Erbe, Cathedral and Battistero, Palazzo della regione, St. Anthony Basilica. Named "Il Santo", the church is one of the most famous sanctuary of the world and was built in roman-gothic style from 1232 to half of ‘300 in order to accept the grave of Saint Anthony of Padua. It’s very rich of works of art, like the marvelous bronzes by Donatello. Free lunch. In the afternoon it is possible to visit Scrovegni Chapel, built in roman-gothic style, consecrated in 1305 It contains inside the very famous frescos by Giotto, one of the masterpieces of Italian painting. (not included in the quotation). There is the possibility to book a a Holy Mass in the Baslica of St. Anthony. Accommodation in a good villa, completely renewed, or good hotel. Free dinner. Overnight.
2nd Day VENICE: Breakfast. Departure for Venice. Arrival in Venice, also called: "La Serenissima" a denomination dating back in a time period between the Middle Age and the renaissance. It raises on a little islands in the middle of the lagoon of Venice and it is famous for its brightness and the uncommon beauty of its marble monuments on the shore. Excursion to the most known and important islands of Venice: Murano e Burano, famous for their glass craftsmanship. Return to Venice. Fee lunch. Guided tour of classic Venice. Return to Villa or Hotel. Free Dinner and Overnight.
3rd Day VERONA – LAKE GARDA: Breakfast. Departure for Verona. In Verona is set the suffered love of Romeo and Juliet. Guided tour: our historians of art will guide you through Verona, where you will look at the famous Arena (where a lot of shows take place), the Roman Theatre with 23 gradine, San Gerolamo convent. Free lunch. Tour of Peschiera del Garda, one of the small town raising up the lake of Garda: there you will visit the sanctuary of Madonna del Frassino, raised where tradition tell that Virgin Mary appeared to a peasant in 1510. In the sanctuary you will look at excellent paintings by Paolo Farinati (16^th century) Return to Villa or Hotel. Free dinner and overnight.
4th Day SOTTO IL MONTE / BERGAMO: Breakfast. Departure for Sotto il Monte and visit of the places where the Good Pope Giovanni XXIII lived. He was canonized two years ago. The origin of the village dates back to IX century under the name "Bercio" after "Sotto il Monte" and it followed the same historical events as Bergamo. The village took on the full name of "Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII" on January 13^th, 1964 decree of the President of the Italian Republic, Antonio Segni. Free lunch. In the afternoon, you will hear the Holy Mass. Return to Villa or Hotel. Overnight.
5th Day RETURN HOME: Breakfast. Departure back home.

Accommodation in a wonderful Villa or in a good hotel *** or **** stars;
Half board treatment. The menus are different every day, giving you the possibility to taste the typical dishes of the regions touched in the tour;
Full assistance from our offices;
One Excursion by boat of the Murano and Burano + 03 half day guided visits Padova -Venezia -Verona as the above program;
Travel information;
One free each 25 paying people.