Blessed Trinity Schola Cantorum - Rome/Florence

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Sunday January 3: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Monday January 4: Rome

Benvenuti in Italia! Meet your Tour Manager in Rome and then transfer to the city center. Enjoy an arrival briefing and welcome dinner tonight as you settle into this amazing historic city. (D)

Day 3, Tuesday January 5: Rome

This morning, visit the Vatican museums with timed entrances, including the amazing Sistine Chapel, and magnificent St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore in small groups. Sing at the 6.45pm Mass at St Peter's Basilica before dinner this evening. (B,D)

Day 4, Wednesday January 6: Rome

Today at 10am you'll attend the Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord Holy Mass at St Peter's Basilica in the heart of the Vatican, usually presided over by His Holiness the Pope himself. This afternoon is free to explore Rome at your leisure before taking dinner together (B,D)

Day 5, Thursday January 7: Rome

After breaktast this morning take a tour of the Colosseum, followed by the Roman Forum to learn more about the Roman Empire's lasting legacy in this historic city. Later today, prepare for a concert at a local venue such as Sant'Agnese or St John Lateran Church. Enjoy dinner together this evening after the concert (B,D)

Day 6, Friday January 8: Florence

This morning is free for some last minute sightseeing in the Eternal City. Later board your coach for the transfer to Florence, arriving in time for dinner (B,D)

Day 7, Saturday January 9: Florence

This morning, enjoy a guided city sightseeing tour of Florence to include Ghiberti's Baptistery doors, the Duomo, Santa Croce, and entrance to the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo's David. Have some free time for lunch and sightseeing on your own. This evening perform your final concert in a Fiorentine church such as St Marks English Church before dinner together (B,D)

Day 8, Sunday January 10: Florence

Today is free to explore the sights of Florence at your leisure: you could also attend Mass at the Duomo. For those that wish to explore further afield, an optional excursion to Siena is possible. Tonight come together for a final time as you celebrate your trip with a farewell dinner in a Fiorentine restaurant (B,D)

Day 9, Monday January 11: Departure

Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States.