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Day 1 Depart USA Evening departure. Meals and refreshments served on board. Day 2 Turin/Sordevolo Morning arrival at Turin Airport, where you'll be met and taken to your hotel/Sanctuary on the outskirts of Sordevolo. The balance of the day is at leisure to relax, unpack or explore on your own. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Day 3 Sordevolo Your morning tour will begin with Piedmont's countryside and the historical center of Sordevolo, including the church1 and museum of Santa Marta. Sordevolo is the village where, every 5 years, a Passion Play is performed, with all the actors being local village people. Dinner will be at a local restaurant in Sordevolo before we attend this remarkable performance of 'The Passion of Christ' 2. Day 4 Sordevolo (Graglia/Oropa) An exciting day of discovery awaits youas we will drive to two sanctuaries. First we will travel to Santuario Santa Maria di Loreto in Graglia, located at 2664 feet above sea level with splendid panoramic views of the Elva Valley. In Graglia you will see the statue of the Black Madonna of Loreto. After a light lunch we continue to the Sacro Monte di Oropa (Sacred Mountain of Oropa). It is one of the nine Sacred Mountains of Piedmont and Lombardy and is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The 12 chapels (plus another seven nearby) create a devotional path. Inside each chapel scenes of the Virgin Mary life. The path culminates on top of the hill with the Crowning of Mary. After the visit of the sanctuary, we will celebrate Mass at the old Basilica and remain for an early dinner at the local restaurant in Oropa and savor delicious treats of the regional cuisine. Overnight in Sordevolo. Day 5 Sordevolo/Turin This morning depart for Turin. Explore the city's major monuments and Piazza Castello with its beautiful buildings. A highlight of the day will be the Cathedral and museum of the Holy Shroud, whose last public display was April-May 2010. Time at leisure to shop and explore on your own. In the afternoon, return to your hotel and enjoy dinner at a lively restaurant. Day 6 Turin Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax or discover more of the city on your own. Optional activities and tours will be available to enhance your travel experience. This evening's dinner is on your own. Day 7 Turin/Lake Maggiore After breakfast, depart for Lake Maggiore, one of Italy's famous Northern Lakes. In Stresa, enjoy stunning views of Lake Maggiore. You may also take an optional cruise of the islands, including the beautiful Borromean Palace & Gardens. Check in at your hotel on Lake Maggiore. Dinner this evening is at the hotel. Day 8 Lake Maggiore (Milan) This morning explore the vibrant city of Milan through an enjoyable guided tour that includes Sforzesco Castle and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Our tour will end at the amazing Duomo, Milan's famous Cathedral. You'll have time to window shop in Milan, home to some of the most famous and beautiful boutiques. In the afternoon, return to Lake Maggiore for your overnight stay. Dinner is at t otel. Day 9 Lake Maggiore/Milan to USA (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport for your return flight home. Meals and refreshments are served aloft. |
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We hope you enjoyed our sample itinerary for this group travel program. Tour features are not included in our sample programs as these may be customized with your group's travel preferences in mind. The number of passengers in your group, their accommodation standards, duration of stay, seasonality and other factors will allow us to offer you a competitive rate for your particular group. Please contact us for further details - our team of group and destination specialists are delighted to assist you in designing the most suitable program for your group's interests and budgets.
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