Travel with

 

Fr. Paul D. Seil  

Spiritual Highlights of Italy

ROME ~ SAN GIOVANNI ~ ASSISI

OCTOBER 13 – OCTOBER 24, 2025

$4199.00 per personbased on double occupancy

 

$499.00 additional for solo supplement

 

Price Includes:

*Round Trip Coach from Buffalo to Toronto International

*Round Trip Air from Toronto direct flight to Rome

*2-hour access in the Premium airport Lounge

*9 Nights’ Accommodations at First Class Hotels

* Breakfast Daily *Four Dinners

*Sightseeing in deluxe motor coach throughout Italy

*Services of Italian Driver & Guide (English speaking)

*All sightseeing & Admissions as Per Itinerary

 

Day by Day Itinerary

 

• OCT. 13, 2025          Departure from Toronto, Overnight flight to Rome.

PreNight

• OCT. 14, 2025          Land in Rome transfer to hotel rest of day on your own

Day 1

• OCT. 15, 2025          Tour Starts                                                                            Breakfast/Dinner

Day 2

• OCT. 16, 2025          Rome, papal audience        (If Available)Breakfast

Day 3

• OCT. 17, 2025          Rome, Nettuno,House of the Martyrdom,Frascati village Breakfast

Day 4

• OCT.18, 2025           San Giovanni Pietrelcina, Town of Padre Pio    Breakfast/Dinner

Day 5

• OCT.19, 2025           San Giovanni Mont Sant’Angelo                              Breakfast/Dinner

Day 6

• OCT.20, 2025          Assisi Lanciano, Marion Sanctuary of Loreto      Breakfast/Dinner

Day 7

• OCT.21, 2025           Assisi Mass at Our Lady or Loretto                                Breakfast

Day 8

• OCT.22, 2025          Rome Cascia                                                                        Breakfast

Post Night

• OCT. 23 2025          Rome – tour ends after breakfast, rest of day is on your own

• Oct. 24, 2025          Return flight to Toronto.

 

 

THE SPLENDORS

OF ITALY

 

 

Rome, Orvieto, Siena, Wine Tasting, Greve,

Florence, and Venice

 

October 4 – 12, 2026

$3799.00*

* per person based on double occupancy*

 

Includes all hotel taxes, tips and service charges

 

* Round trip air from Toronto

* Round Trip Coach from Buffalo to Toronto International

* 2 hours in Premium Airport Lounge (includes food & drinks)

 

 

Meals:  Breakfast daily and 3 Dinners

 

Transport:  Touring by private, air-conditioned motor coach.

Free Wi-Fi (where available)

 

Accommodation:  Rooms with private bath or shower.

 

ITINERARY 

 

DAY 1:   ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

 

DAY 2:   ROME

The "Eternal City" is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome's landmarks from St. Peter's Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths. Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit the treasures of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel on our optional excursion. (B)

 

DAY 3:   ROME-ORVIETO-SIENA

Journey to charming Orvieto in the Umbria regionto visit the black basalt and travertine cathedral, an excellent example of Italian Gothic architecture. Reach Siena, with time to visit this Tuscan jewel. The focal point of the town is Piazza del Campo, a special square, famed all over the world for its medieval-style Palio horse race. Today's Distance: 152 mi/ 245 km (B,D)

 

DAY 4:   SIENA-SAN GIMIGNANO-GREVE-MONTECATINI

Arrive in San Gimignano and discover one of Tuscany's greatest attractions. Its medieval squares, town walls, streets, alleyways, and 14 towers are truly unique. Continue into the very heart of the Chianti vineyards, where Chianti Classico wines are produced. Stop in Greve for wine tasting at a local wine estate. Arrive in Montecatini in time to join the optional Tuscan farm dinner. Today's Distance: 109 mi/ 175 km (B)

 

DAY 5:   MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE

Florence, the Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled the entire day. Wander at leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty. Don't miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide, which features special city highlights. You will see Piazza Santa Croce; beautiful Piazza Signoria; Palazzo Vecchio; Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Doors of the Baptistry, known as the "Gates of Paradise." Today's Distance: 62 mi/ 100 km (B,D)

 

DAY 6:   MONTECATINI-PISA-VENICE AREA

This morning, drive to Pisa and enjoy a mini-train ride to see the impressive Square of Miracles with the amazing Leaning Tower-180 feet high and approximately 4 degrees out of the perpendicular. Head across the wooded Apennine hills into the farmlands of the Po Valley to the Venice area. Today's Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km (B)

 

DAY 7:   VENICE AREA

Venice is more like a magical film set than a real-life city, with its crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. Your included orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark's Square and is followed by time at leisure and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers create their delicate works of art as they did centuries ago. Spend some time at leisure or join one of our optional excursions, such as the gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)

 

DAY 8:   VENICE AREA-ASSISI-ROME

Travel across the Po Delta, then into the green Apennines to Umbria. Stop in medieval Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the town and the upper and lower basilicas with a Local Guide, then head for Rome. Today's Distance: 317 mi/ 510 km (B)

 

DAY 9:   ROME

            Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.

 

 

 

 

Travel Outlet

1874 Union Road

West Seneca, NY

716 675-1190