Easter in Rome

Eastertide 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

Maundy Thursday

Morning scheduled flight from Heathrow, Gatwick or regional airports to Rome. Transfer 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 the Venerable English College. Dinner will be in a local restaurant tonight.

DAY TWO - FRIDAY

Good Friday

The morning will be free. 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 in a local restaurant and dinner at choice.

DAY THREE - SATURDAY

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. This afternoon there will be a timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. 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

Easter Sunday

Today there will be the opportunity to attend Easter Sunday Mass before the traditional “Urbiet Orbi”
Blessing by The Holy Father. A festive lunch will be included in a local restaurant today. The rest of the day will be free, with dinner at choice.

DAY FIVE - MONDAY

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 U.K.

Travel Dates and Cost:

5th April 2012 - 9th April 2012
Five days
£799

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Terms of Payment:

Terms of Payment: Deposit of £150 (plus the travel insurance premium if the cover we offer is required) per person on booking, balance payable two months before the departure date.

THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

This Trip Includes: Return scheduled flights by British Airways, easyJet or Alitalia, Heathrow or Gatwick to Rome. U.K. and Italy airport taxes. Four-nights accommodation in shared twin-bedded rooms with private facilities at a hotel (3-star standard), in Rome. 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. Masses and religious services as listed in the itinerary. Entrance to the catacombs and all churches. Services of a Pax Travel Tour Manager throughout. Meal plan: Breakfast each day, 3 lunches and 1 dinner. ATOL and AITO financial protection.

EXTRAS:

Extras: Travel insurance at £24 unless insured elsewhere. Single room (limited availability) supplement at £88 per person for 4 nights. Supplement for flights from regional airports (Please contact Pax Travel for prices). Refreshments on board the aircraft. Transport within the U.K. Fuel surcharges if passed on by the airline.

RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS AND WORSHIP:

Members of all Christian denominations are welcome.

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