PUBLICEXPOSITION OF THE HOLY SHROUD APRIL 2010 -TURIN, ITALY
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VISIT THE HOLY SHROUD AND VEIL OF VERONICA:
Pope Benedict XVI recently announced a rare public Exposition of the Holy Shroud in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy in April and May 2010. Arrangements have been made through Globus International and All About Travel for a tour and pilgrimage to Turin to view the Holy Shroud and Manoppello to see the Veil of Veronica from April 8 to 16th (details below). The tour will be featuring our guest speaker John C. Iannone, Shroud author, lecturer and film-maker, who will provide presentations on the Holy Shroud and the Veronica Veil en route.
Details are outlined below. Space is limited. If you are interested feel free to read the full itinerary below and call Kathy or Julie for details at: All About Travel in New York at: Toll Free: 1-800-930-4767 Regular line: (845) 255-9200
Day 1 - 08 April (Thursday) - Depart from the USA to Rome.
Day 2 - 09 April (Fri) - Arrival in Rome, Italy.
Upon Arrival in Rome, meet your Globus Tour Director for a group
transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Later enjoy
this evenings welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Note: Time permitting, ask your Tour Director about a possible optional
excursion to the CATACOMBS and ST. PAUL OUTSIDE-THE-WALLS.
Day 3 - 10 April (Sat.) - Rome.
This morning enjoy a guided tour of the VATICAN MUSEUMS and the SISTINE
CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last
Judgment. Continue to monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross
the Tiber River and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where
Roman legions marched in triumph.
Day 4 - 11 April (Sun) - Rome to Manoppello
Journey to Manoppello this morning to view the VERONICA VEIL in the
Church of the Volto Santo (Holy Face) di Manoppello. Continue to the
hilltop village of Assisi, home of St.. Francis and St. Clare. Dinner
is included this evening.
Day 5 - 12 April (Mon) - Assisi
Start the day with a guided walking tour of Assisi. Visit the BASILICA
OF ST. FRANCIS and ST. CLARE. See the crucifix that spoke to St.
Francis. Also visit the ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS BASILICA and the
PORTIUNCULA. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 6 - 13 April (Tue) - Assisi- Genoa - Asti - Turin
First stop this morning is in Genoa, Italy's greatest seaport and the
city where Christopher Columbus was born. Your Orientation drive
includes Columbus' birthplace and the FLOWER MONUMENT, showing his
three-vessel fleet. Next, enter the Lange area and arrive in Asti,
known for its Spumante and Barbera wine. Here, enjoy a WINE TASTING.
Time afterward in town, then visit a local NOUGAT CONFECTIONER and
savor piece of hand-made torrone, before continuing to Turin, home of
the HOLY SHROUD, capital of Piedmont and birthplace of the Fiat car.
Dinner at hotel.
Note: Meeting Room at the hotel tonight included, for 1 hour, with
chairs and speaker podium. John Iannone will do a Presentation on "The Mystery of the Shroud of Turin: The Case for Authenticity" with colorful powerpoint presentation.
Day 7 - 14 April (Wed) Turin
During your sightseeing with a local guide, admire the 548-feet-high
Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin, and the Lingotto Fiera, the former
Fiat factory that was transformed into an impressive multi-function
center by architect Renzo Piano. Next, walk through the historic center
and visit the HOLY SHROUD MUSEUM and then The CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST TO VIEW THE HOLY SHROUD. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Ask your Tour Director for dinner suggestions.
Day 8 - 15 April (Thur) Turin - Milan - Stresa
Your morning is free for last minute shopping or perhaps an excursion
to the second largest Egyptian Museum in the world. In early afternoon
depart to Milan where you enjoy a brief orientation drive. Overnight in
nearby Stresa. Farewell dinner at the hotel this evening.
Day 9 - 16 April (Fri) - Stresa - Transfer to Airport.
Enjoy breakfast this morning followed by a group transfer to the Milan airport for your homebound flight.
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PRICING, TRANSPORTATION, HOTELS, MEALS, SIGHTSEEING, TOUR DIRECTOR,
ETC., PLEASE CONTACT ALL ABOUT TRAVEL (SEE TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND
E-MAILS ABOVE.
THANK YOU!
City of Turin with Alps in background and Cathedral of John Baptist (center) surrounded by the Royal Palace