Date

Location

Activities

Journal & Photos

June 27
Mon.

Los Angeles

Depart to Milan

June 28
Tue.

Venice

Arrive in Milan, Travel to Venice

June 29
Wed.

Venice

Enjoy Venice including St. Mark's Square, the Doge's palace, and the "Bridge of Sighs". In the afternoon, provide music for liturgy at St. Mark's Basilica.

June 30
Thu.

Florence

Travel through Tuscany and have a walking tour of Florence. Visit the Duomo, the Baptistry doors of Ghiberti, and the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's David. Dinner in the evening at a local Florentine restaurant.

July 1
Fri.

Montecatine

Sightseeing - including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the piazza dei miracoli. Perform in concert in the evening at Santa Maria Nera of Lucca.

July 2
Sat.

Chianciano

Depart Florence and visit the hill town of San Gimignano. Visit the Abbey of St. Antimo.

July 3
Sun.

Chianciano

Travel to the town of Montepulciano and enjoy free time for shopping. Evening Concert in St. Augostino Church.

July 4
Mon.

Rome

Depart Tuscany into nearby Umbria and visit Assisi. Afternoon concert of sacred music at the Upper Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome.

July 5
Tue.

Rome

Guided Sightseeing Tour including the Colosseum, The Roman Forum, the Baths of Caracalla, and the Basilica of St. Peter. After dinner, a walking tour of the Piazza Navona, The Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain.

July 6
Wed.

Rome

In the morning, attend a Papal Audience with the opportunity to sing for the Holy Father. Free time in the afternoon then participate in the afternoon liturgy at St. Peter's Basilica and provide music for their daily mass.

July 7
Thu.

Rome

Visit Vatican museums and enjoy the vast collection of art. See the frescoes by Michaelango in the Sistine Chapel. Farewell Concert in the Gesu & Maria Church or the St. Andrea Church.

July 8
Fri.

San Diego

Return home, happy and fulfilled!