Trip Itinerary
June 16-26, 2018
St. John the Baptist/Baptism/Baptismal Fonts
June 16th-18th – Barga
3 nights in Barga at the Villa Moorings Hotel
Sessions on topics including:
- John the Baptist: background in scripture and tradition
- Baptism in scripture and tradition
- John the Baptist in Tuscan art
- Baptisteries: history, theology, shapes, art, Tuscany & Ravenna background
- Tour of Barga Duomo & font
June 19th – Day trip to Pisa; travel to Siena
2 nights in Siena at the Palazzo Ravizza Hotel
- Travel to Pisa
- Visit Cathedral in Pisa
- Travel to Siena, and free time in Siena
June 20th – Siena
- Visit Siena Cathedral/Baptistry/Museum
- Trip to Abbey of San Galgano (45 minute drive from Siena)
June 21st-22nd – travel to Ravenna; Ravenna
2 nights in Ravenna at the NH Ravenna Hotel
- Travel to Ravenna
- Visit to Ravenna baptisteries (Arian, Neonian)
- Visit to churches (San Vitale, Apollinare Nuovo, Apollinare in Classe)
- Free Time
June 23rd-26th – travel to Florence; Florence
3 nights in Florence at the Hotel Loggiato dei Serviti
- Travel to Florence
- Tour of Florence Baptistery & Cathedral
- St. John the Baptist Feast Day in Florence with Fireworks
- Visit to monastery of San Miniato al Monte
- Optional visit to Duomo Museum
TRIP COST: $4995*
(Double occupancy, includes airfare and all costs)
* Single occupancy for the entire trip is is an additional $400.
Three payments of $1665 due on March 15th, April 15th and
May 15th, 2018
Registration is now closed.
If Registering after April 15th:
- 1st payment of $1665 due at time of registration (We will confirm with you we have received registration and then payment can be made)
- 2nd payment of $1665 due by May 1st
- 3rd and final payment of $1665 due by May 15th
Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding registrations or payments at [email protected] or 508-240-7090