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Meals

Breakfast: 8 Lunch: 0 Dinner: 3

Transport

Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)

Accommodation

Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges

HighLights

Milan Cathedral Italy
Mole Antonelliana Turin Italy
Ravenna, Italy
Padua Italy

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN MILAN, ITALY.
Check into your hotel and, if you have time, start exploring this busy city on your own before meeting your tour companions and Tour Director during the included welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
DAY 2: MILAN.
Dedicate the morning to Milan's most important Catholic churches: St Ambrose Basilica and the Gothic Duomo. St Ambrose is the patron saint of beekeepers, beggars, learners, and Milan. Celebrate [M] Mass and discover the treasures of the Basilica and the Duomo with a Local Guide. (B)
DAY 3: MILAN-TURIN.
Turin is known in the Catholic community worldwide as the home of the Holy Shroud, only available to the public on very special occasions. The city was also home to St. John Bosco, the priest who founded the Salesian religious institute to help poor children with their education during the industrial revolution. Your visit includes the Holy Shroud Museum, the Basilica of St Mary Ausiliatrice, and St John Bosco's rooms. You'll have time to appreciate the elegance of this city and former capital of Italy before attending [M] Mass. Today's Distance: 90 mi / 145 km (B)
DAY 4: TURIN-PAVIA-PADUA.
Pavia boasts a beautiful Carthusian Monastery, built in the 1400s by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, Duke of Milan. The monastery is one of Italy's "hidden treasures" with lavish decorations. It is still inhabited and looked after by monks who live a life of work, seclusion and prayer. Today's Distance: 245 mi / 395 km (B,D)
DAY 5: PADUA-POMPOSA-RAVENNA.
Attend morning [M] Mass and visit the spectacular St. Anthony Basilica in Padua with a Local Guide, then enjoy a short city sightseeing tour and time on your own. In the afternoon, on the way to Ravenna, we'll stop to see the Abbey of Pomposa, where the Benedictine monk Guido d'Arezzo invented modern musical notation in the 11th century. Today's Distance: 85 mi / 137 km (B)
DAY 6: RAVENNA-ROME.
UNESCO declared the early Christian monuments of Ravenna as having "outstanding universal value." Ravenna was the seat of the Roman Empire in the 5th century and of Byzantine Italy until the 8th century. It has a unique collection of early Christian mosaics and places of worship. The Neonian Baptistry, the Basilica of St. Apollinare Nuovo, St. Vitale Church and the Archbishop's Chapel of St. Andrew were all constructed in the 5th and 6th centuries. They show great artistic skill, including a wonderful blend of Greek-Roman tradition, Christian iconography, and Asian and Western styles. The morning is dedicated to discovering these masterpieces and focusing on the Byzantine-style mosaics with a Local Guide. In the afternoon, travel to Rome. Today's Distance: 221 mi / 355 km (B,D)
DAY 7: ROME.
Today you have the unique chance to attend the Papal Audience in the Vatican (subject to availability). Afterwards, enjoy an included city tour with a Local Guide to see the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where St. Paul was buried after his martyrdom, St. John Lateran Basilica, the Cathedral of Rome, and seat of its Bishop (the Pope) and the Holy Stairs. Said to have led Jesus to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate, the stairs were transferred to Rome by Empress St Helena. Finally, visit St. Mary Major Basilica, where a reliquary contains wood from the Holy Crib. Attend [M] Mass here before returning to your hotel. * (B) * For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.
DAY 8: ROME.
A special treat today: visit the Papal Summer Residence in Castel Gandolfo. Wander through its manicured gardens, an opportunity to reflect and meditate in quiet and relaxing surroundings. Walk through the rooms where many Popes have spent the summer months enjoying the cooler countryside on the hills outside Rome. Today's Distance: 50 mi / 80 km * (B) * For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.
DAY 9: ROME
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Catholic heritage in Italy extends well beyond the Vatican. On this tour, discover the inspiring Catholic Italian icons of northern Italy as well as the Catholic treasures of Rome. From Milan’s St. Ambrose to Turin’s St. John Bosco and Padua’s St. Anthony, you’ll collect memories and inspiration that will remain with you for life. Visit the Holy Shroud Museum in Turin and the Gothic Duomo in Milan, and marvel at the unique beauty of the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia. Discover the history of musical notes at the Abbey of Pomposa and admire in awe the early Christian works of art of the Byzantine era in Ravenna. Spend two full days in Rome, focusing on Papal legacies. Attend the Papal Audience (subject to availability), visit the four major Basilicas of Rome, join Mass, and collect in prayer at many inspiring places of worship instilling a sense of solemnity and serenity. Enjoy a special treat as you visit the Papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo and its gardens, the perfect spot to meditate surrounded by beauty.

Traveller Notes
- Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travellers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!
- The Papal audience at the Vatican is subject to availability.
- Mass services may be in local language and venues are subject to change.
- The Papal audience at the Vatican is subject to availability.
- June 11 and September 14 departures: Papal audience not available.

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I want to travel in

2025

Days

Country

Italy

Meals

8breakfasts;

0lunches;

3dinners;

Transport

Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)

Accommodation

Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges

Tour Code

5360

Tour Theme

Faith-Based Tours

Price

*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 01 May 2025 departure

CAT

~Each person on the booking will earn 1 point per $1 spent on their portion of the booking.

Highlights

Milan Cathedral Italy

Mole Antonelliana Turin Italy

Ravenna, Italy

Padua Italy

Itinerary

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Day 1

ARRIVE IN MILAN, ITALY.

Check into your hotel and, if you have time, start exploring this busy city on your own before meeting your tour companions and Tour Director during the included welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

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Day 2

MILAN.

Dedicate the morning to Milan's most important Catholic churches: St Ambrose Basilica and the Gothic Duomo. St Ambrose is the patron saint of beekeepers, beggars, learners, and Milan. Celebrate [M] Mass and discover the treasures of the Basilica and the Duomo with a Local Guide. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 3

MILAN-TURIN.

Turin is known in the Catholic community worldwide as the home of the Holy Shroud, only available to the public on very special occasions. The city was also home to St. John Bosco, the priest who founded the Salesian religious institute to help poor children with their education during the industrial revolution. Your visit includes the Holy Shroud Museum, the Basilica of St Mary Ausiliatrice, and St John Bosco's rooms. You'll have time to appreciate the elegance of this city and former capital of Italy before attending [M] Mass. Today's Distance: 90 mi / 145 km (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 4

TURIN-PAVIA-PADUA.

Pavia boasts a beautiful Carthusian Monastery, built in the 1400s by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, Duke of Milan. The monastery is one of Italy's "hidden treasures" with lavish decorations. It is still inhabited and looked after by monks who live a life of work, seclusion and prayer. Today's Distance: 245 mi / 395 km (B,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 5

PADUA-POMPOSA-RAVENNA.

Attend morning [M] Mass and visit the spectacular St. Anthony Basilica in Padua with a Local Guide, then enjoy a short city sightseeing tour and time on your own. In the afternoon, on the way to Ravenna, we'll stop to see the Abbey of Pomposa, where the Benedictine monk Guido d'Arezzo invented modern musical notation in the 11th century. Today's Distance: 85 mi / 137 km (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 6

RAVENNA-ROME.

UNESCO declared the early Christian monuments of Ravenna as having "outstanding universal value." Ravenna was the seat of the Roman Empire in the 5th century and of Byzantine Italy until the 8th century. It has a unique collection of early Christian mosaics and places of worship. The Neonian Baptistry, the Basilica of St. Apollinare Nuovo, St. Vitale Church and the Archbishop's Chapel of St. Andrew were all constructed in the 5th and 6th centuries. They show great artistic skill, including a wonderful blend of Greek-Roman tradition, Christian iconography, and Asian and Western styles. The morning is dedicated to discovering these masterpieces and focusing on the Byzantine-style mosaics with a Local Guide. In the afternoon, travel to Rome. Today's Distance: 221 mi / 355 km (B,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 7

ROME.

Today you have the unique chance to attend the Papal Audience in the Vatican (subject to availability). Afterwards, enjoy an included city tour with a Local Guide to see the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where St. Paul was buried after his martyrdom, St. John Lateran Basilica, the Cathedral of Rome, and seat of its Bishop (the Pope) and the Holy Stairs. Said to have led Jesus to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate, the stairs were transferred to Rome by Empress St Helena. Finally, visit St. Mary Major Basilica, where a reliquary contains wood from the Holy Crib. Attend [M] Mass here before returning to your hotel. * (B) * For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 8

ROME.

A special treat today: visit the Papal Summer Residence in Castel Gandolfo. Wander through its manicured gardens, an opportunity to reflect and meditate in quiet and relaxing surroundings. Walk through the rooms where many Popes have spent the summer months enjoying the cooler countryside on the hills outside Rome. Today's Distance: 50 mi / 80 km * (B) * For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW

Day 9

ROME

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW

TRIP ACCOMMODATION & OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

The displayed price is a guide only. You will be able to book most excursions within MyAccount up to 4 days prior to excursion date, where the exact price will be displayed. For Australia and New Zealand tours, optional excursions can be booked on tour with the Tour Director. All excursions are subject to availability.

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Start trip: Milan

End trip: Rome

Tour directors

With Cosmos, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. We’d like you to meet a Tour Director who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your tour.

Boldrini, Andrea

Traveling has always been a passion of mine. The thrill of exploring new destinations, immersing myself in different cultures, and meeting people from all over the world is truly exhilarating. As a Tour Director, I have the unique opportunity to share this passion with others, steering a group through the magnificent landscapes of the world. I love crafting engaging commentaries that foster the best of each destination, from hidden gems to iconic landmarks. Guiding groups through these experiences and witnessing their excitement and wonder is incredibly rewarding. Every tour is a new adventure, filled with unforgettable moments and the chance to create lasting memories for my guests. Being a Tour Director allows me to combine my love for travel and enthusiasm, with my desire to educate and inspire others, making it the perfect career for me.

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Leisurely On the go

I want to travel in

2025

Days

Country

Italy

Meals

8breakfasts;

0lunches;

3dinners;

Transport

Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi (where available)

Accommodation

Rooms with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, tips and service charges

Tour Code

5360

Tour Theme

Faith-Based Tours

Price

*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 01 May 2025 departure

CAT

~Each person on the booking will earn 1 point per $1 spent on their portion of the booking.

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ARRIVE IN MILAN, ITALY.

INCLUDED MEALS

ACCOMMODATION *

MILAN.

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ACCOMMODATION *

MILAN-TURIN.

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ACCOMMODATION *

TURIN-PAVIA-PADUA.

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ACCOMMODATION *

PADUA-POMPOSA-RAVENNA.

INCLUDED MEALS

ACCOMMODATION *

RAVENNA-ROME.

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ACCOMMODATION *

ROME.

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ROME.

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ROME

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TRIP ACCOMMODATION & OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

Personalise your trip

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Tour directors

Boldrini, Andrea

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