Easter in Rome

Easter In Rome

Introduction

This visit to Rome is organised in response to requests from some of our regular pilgrims, who have expressed the wish to follow the liturgy of the Triduum, in Rome where the tradition of the successors of Peter was established. We invite you to celebrate the Mass of the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, as well as the celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday. We will also celebrate the triumph of the vigil of Easter.

Basic Itinerary

DAY ONE - THURSDAY 1ST APRIL

Maundy Thursday

Early morning scheduled flight from London Heathrow or Gatwick to Rome. Transfer by coach to our hotel. Lunch will be at choice. In the late afternoon there will be the opportunity to attend the Mass of the Last Supper at one of the churches in Rome. Dinner will be in a local restaurant tonight.

DAY TWO - FRIDAY 2ND APRIL

Good Friday

The morning there will be a guided tour of St Peter’s. This afternoon there will be the opportunity to celebrate Our Lord’s Passion and in the evening there will be transport provided for those who wish to make the Way of the Cross at the Coliseum. Lunch will be at choice and dinner will be in a local restaurant today.

DAY THREE - SATURDAY 3RD APRIL

Holy Saturday

After breakfast we drive along the Via Appia Antica to the Catacombs of San Sebastian, through which we will be guided and then visit the Basilica of St Paul Without the Walls, built over the Saint’s tomb. Lunch will be included in a local restaurant. The afternoon will be free. In the evening we have the opportunity of celebrating the Mass of the Vigil of Easter at one of the churches in Rome. Dinner will be at choice this evening.

DAY FOUR - SUNDAY 4TH APRIL

Easter Sunday

For those who wish to attend, High Mass will be celebrated in St Peter’s Square, followed by the
traditional “Urbi et Orbi” blessing by the Holy Father. There will be a festive Easter lunch in a local restaurant. The rest of the day will be free with dinner at choice.

DAY FIVE - MONDAY 5TH APRIL

Easter Monday

This morning we drive to the Gianicolo for a panoramic view of Rome and a coffee stop, before driving to a point near to Piazza Navona for a walking tour to include the Pantheon, Trevi fountain and Spanish steps, before we transfer to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport for our return flight to the UK

Travel Dates and Cost:

1st April 2010 - 5th April 2010
Five days
£699

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Terms of Payment:

Deposit of £120 on booking (+ insurance if required). Balance payable two months before departure date. The price is guaranteed until three month before the date of departure. After this time there may be a flight surcharge.

THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

UK and Italy airport taxes and return scheduled flights by British Airways, easyJet or Alitalia, London Heathrow or Gatwick to Rome. Four nights accommodation in shared twin-bedded rooms with private facilities at a hotel (3-star standard), situated close to St. Peter’s, Coach transfers from Rome Fiumicino Airport to and from the hotel. Coach transport on the Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturday morning and evening and Monday morning. A Guided tour of St Peter’s. Masses and religious services as listed in the itinerary. Entrance to the catacombs and all churches. Services of a Pax Travel tour escort throughout. Meal plan: Breakfast each day, 3 x lunches and 2 x dinners

EXTRAS:

Travel insurance currently at £23.00 unless insured elsewhere. Single room supplement at £80 per person (4 nights). Supplement for flights from Belfast, Leeds Bradford, Manchester or Glasgow to Rome of £40 per person.

RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS AND WORSHIP:

Ecumenical

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