{"id":3351,"date":"2025-06-26T15:07:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T15:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/?p=3351"},"modified":"2026-01-08T05:24:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T05:24:58","slug":"divine-europe-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/divine-europe-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Divine European Tour &#8211; 14 Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"overview\" class=\"Overview_section__XLXdQ\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\":R1cnkvff9ubqraH1:\">\n<h2 class=\"Text_style--heading-3___DG0P Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4379 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Divine-European-Tour.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Divine-European-Tour.jpg 840w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Divine-European-Tour-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Divine-European-Tour-768x556.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/>Divine European Tour &#8211; 14 Nights<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>August 1 &#8211; 15, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\":R1cnkvff9ubqraH1:\" class=\"Text_style--heading-3___DG0P Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Divine European Tour for 2 people for 2 weeks &#8211; $20000<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-item voyage-name\">\n<div class=\"grid-item voyage-name\" style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lock in your best deal &#8211;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Divine European Tour \u2013 <strong>$20000 for 2 people for 2 weeks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"_14cavx6g _14cavx60 _1acb7zqk _1acb7zqa\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-ppui-info=\"title-text_7.3.3__8.16.2\" data-testid=\"header-item-name\">press quantity 2 \u2013 Full Payment<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"_14cavx6g _14cavx60 _1acb7zqk _1acb7zqa\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-ppui-info=\"title-text_7.3.3__8.16.2\" data-testid=\"header-item-name\">or quantity 1 \u2013 $10000 \u2013 Partial Payment<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>with a 30-day free cancellation period and any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ncp\/payment\/8P7XBPRZCTSJS\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Final Payment Due<\/span><\/a> on the 31st day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>or do Pay Later Plan with no free cancellation period.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<style>.pp-8NRYCT6R8RPFC{text-align:center;border:none;border-radius:0.25rem;min-width:11.625rem;padding:0 2rem;height:2.625rem;font-weight:bold;background-color:#FFD140;color:#000000;font-family:\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.25rem;cursor:pointer;}<\/style>\n<form style=\"display: inline-grid; justify-items: center; align-content: start; gap: 0.5rem;\" action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ncp\/payment\/8NRYCT6R8RPFC\" method=\"post\" target=\"_blank\"><input class=\"pp-8NRYCT6R8RPFC\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Buy Now\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/images\/Debit_Credit_APM.svg\" alt=\"cards\"><\/p>\n<section style=\"font-size: 0.75rem;\">Powered by <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 0.875rem; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/paypal-ui\/logos\/svg\/paypal-wordmark-color.svg\" alt=\"paypal\"><\/section>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"overview\" class=\"Overview_section__XLXdQ\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\":R1cnkvff9ubqraH1:\">\n<h4 id=\":r1v:\" class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3474 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Norte-Dame-Cathedral-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Norte-Dame-Cathedral-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Norte-Dame-Cathedral-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Norte-Dame-Cathedral-3.jpg 729w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h2 class=\"Text_style--heading-3___DG0P Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Five countries. Eight cities.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">When the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Pantheon are only a fraction of a tour\u2019s highlights, you\u2019re in for one magical trip. On this sweeping tour of Europe that whisks you from<strong> London to France, <\/strong><strong>Austria <\/strong><strong>to Italy and the Vatican,<\/strong> you\u2019ll treat your eyes, ears, and tastebuds to a kaleidoscope of cultures you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Overview_overview-columns__53Eyq\">\n<div>\n<h3 id=\":R69cnkvff9ubqra:\" class=\"Text_style--heading-6__0wuCJ Text_text__salSY\">Your tour package includes<\/h3>\n<ul aria-labelledby=\":R69cnkvff9ubqra:\">\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">14 Nights in handpicked hotels<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">14 Breakfasts, 1 Special Luncheon<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">7 Celebration Dinners with beer or win<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">11 Sightseeing tours<\/li>\n<li>Tour Director<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">Expert Tour Guides<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">4 train rides &amp; 2 flights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 id=\":Ra9cnkvff9ubqra:\" class=\"Text_style--heading-6__0wuCJ Text_text__salSY\">Included highlights<\/h3>\n<ul aria-labelledby=\":Ra9cnkvff9ubqra:\">\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">Incredible Architecture Everywhere<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">London&#8217;s Palaces, Museums, Cathedrals<\/li>\n<li>London Monuments photo ops<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">Paris Palaces, Museums, Cathedrals<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">Eiffel Tower Luncheon<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">Vienna Concert, Museums, Palaces &#8211; Schonbrunn, Belvedere &amp; Hofburg<\/li>\n<li>Milan &#8211; Cathedrals, Famous Gallery<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">Lake Como &#8211; cruise&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">Italian Riviera &#8211; Portofino, Santa Margherita, Cinque Terre<\/li>\n<li class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">Pantheon &amp; Vatican &#8211; Rome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"itinerary\" class=\"Itinerary_section__dBUfn\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\":R1snkvff9ubqraH1:\">\n<h2 id=\":R1snkvff9ubqraH1:\" class=\"Text_style--heading-3___DG0P Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Itinerary<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-0\">\n<h3 id=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-0\" class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-overnight-title__kHBQo Text_style--heading-4__mlkdE Text_text__salSY\" aria-label=\"Overnight Flight for 1 night\">Overnight Flight<\/h3>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":Rc69snkvff9ubqra:\">\n<div>\n<h4 id=\":Rc69snkvff9ubqra:\" class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\">&nbsp;Travel day<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">Board your overnight flight to London today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-2\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-1\">\n<hr>\n<figure style=\"width: 182px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1024x768\/329823561.jpg?k=af613f06f91b4a955d81133259b2e1f9781d6244e7e5f7beb2e67035266dca6f&amp;o=\" alt=\"a hotel room with a bed and a television at Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park by IHG in London\" width=\"182\" height=\"121\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holiday Inn,&nbsp;London \u2013 Regent\u2019s Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 270px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1024x768\/564152167.jpg?k=8d9c3b461ec01ff4bdaaf2e589e3098e8f5447abbe5d4a3a32dad66aa1ec5fff&amp;o=\" alt=\"a building with green lights on the side of it at Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park by IHG in London\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holiday Inn,&nbsp;London \u2013 Regent\u2019s Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Divine European Tour<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Day 1: August 1 &#8211; Saturday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>M<\/strong><strong>eals: Breakfast, Celebration Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">London, England<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h4 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\">Those coming from America and want a shuttle to our hotel, will arrive at Heathrow Airport, in time to meet our shuttle driver for the Divine European Tour, between noon and 1pm. For other travelers contact CTS to make arrangements or make your own.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">Welcome to England! We&#8217;ll check into our 4-star hotel, the <strong>Holiday Inn Regent&#8217;s Park <\/strong>for<span style=\"text-align: center;\"> 2 exciting days.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\"><span style=\"text-align: center;\"> &nbsp;<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3852 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/london.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1064\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/london.jpg 1064w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/london-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/london-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/london-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-content__EDT8A\">\n<p class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-title__SR_4n Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":Rca9snkvff9ubqra:\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">Until our celebration dinner in the evening, the day is at your leisure during which you can decompress and\/or stroll through nearby <strong>Regents Park, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">Tonight, we&#8217;ll meet up with the other fellow travelers and get acquainted at a <strong>welcome dinner celebration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p><strong>Ove<\/strong><strong>rnight:&nbsp; Holiday Inn,&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>London \u2013 Regent\u2019s Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":Rca9snkvff9ubqra:\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r1f:\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Day 2: August 2 &#8211; Sunday<\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Included meal:&nbsp;Breakfast<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Sightseeing tour in London<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3655\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3655\" style=\"width: 402px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3655\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Trafalgar-Square.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"402\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Trafalgar-Square.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Trafalgar-Square-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Trafalgar-Square-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Trafalgar-Square-768x440.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trafalgar Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">After breakfast we&#8217;ll meet with our tour guide who will show us a cosmopolitan city in contrast to its historic accounts, existing relics, landmarks, ruins and monuments of English, ancient Roman, Anglo-Saxon (Germanic), and Viking (Scandinavian) rulerships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--list__HaBB1\">\n<li>Photo ops at <strong>Trafalgar Square,<\/strong> where Nelson\u2019s Column is featured, commemorating a British naval victory over France and Spain at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 in which Admiral Nelson was killed.&nbsp; Anyone reading Naval Admiral Nelson biography will attest to feeling exhausted after reading about the many battles he won.&nbsp; Sadly, he died leaving his loved ones destitute. The monument was the least they could do!!!&nbsp; The National Gallery art museum is also highlighted at the square. Four bronze lion statues surround Nelson&#8217;s Column and on each corner of the square are statues of importance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Three of these support bronze statues of General Sir Charles James Napier, Major General Sir Henry Havelock and King George IV. The fourth was left empty until 1999, when it housed the first of a series of contemporary artworks \u2013 find out what\u2019s currently on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlondon.com\/things-to-do\/place\/35656329-fourth-plinth\">The Fourth Plinth (pedestal)<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/d368ufu7xgcs86.cloudfront.net\/11659-1554982911.jpg\" alt=\"Tourist Places To Visit In London (2024)\" width=\"335\" height=\"218\">.<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;ll see <strong>Westminster Abbey<\/strong>, the setting for royal coronations since 1066 and the final resting place of William Shakespeare, Isaac Newton, and many other luminaries.<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3434\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3434\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Buckingham-Palace-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3434 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Buckingham-Palace-3-300x215.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Buckingham-Palace-3-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Buckingham-Palace-3-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Buckingham-Palace-3.jpg 1024w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buckingham Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We&#8217;ll view the city\u2019s defining landmarks, including<strong>&nbsp;Big Ben<\/strong>\u2014the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the Palace of Westminster. It\u2019s also become London\u2019s unofficial calling card. You\u2019ll also pass the&nbsp;<strong>Tower of London, home to the Crown Jewels of England<\/strong>&nbsp;and once a menagerie of exotic wild animals like lions and polar bears.<\/li>\n<li>Take in the contrast of old and new when you pass by Tower Bridge, once the largest drawbridge ever, and the&nbsp;<strong>London Eye<\/strong>\u2014the larger-than-life observation wheel that\u2019s quickly become symbolic of the city.&nbsp;<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_181\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-181\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/buckingham-palace2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-181 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/buckingham-palace2-300x212.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/buckingham-palace2-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/buckingham-palace2-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/buckingham-palace2.jpg 1024w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Changing of the Guards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;ll stop by <strong>Buckingham Palace<\/strong>, the royal residence in London, where we&#8217;ll catch the <strong>Changing of the Guard ceremony<\/strong>\u2014just look for the distinctive red tunics and tall bearskin caps.<\/li>\n<li>On the way back to our hotel we&#8217;ll visit the British Museum if we have time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tomorrow we&#8217;ll go to the Eurostar Train Station where we&#8217;ll take a high-speed train to Paris.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: Tomorrow travelers should be prepared for an early morning train departure to Paris. Porterage is not included on train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into storage.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight:&nbsp; Holiday Inn,&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>London \u2013 Regent\u2019s Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Day 3: August 3- Monday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Meals: Breakfast, Celebration Lunch at the Eifel Tower<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Paris, France<\/h2>\n<p>After breakfast, we&#8217;ll take an early high-speed train ride (2.5 hrs) to Paris and arrive at 9:35am. After checking into our hotel, our 3 hrs tour of Paris starts in a half hour. After which we&#8217;ll enjoy a relaxing <strong>luncheon celebration at the Eifel Tower<\/strong> with the rest of the day at our leisure.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Paris.&nbsp; Our hotel, <strong>Hotel de Crillon,<\/strong> <strong>Rosewood,<\/strong> is located at the famous <strong>Place de Concorde right in the center of things.&nbsp; T<\/strong>he square serves as a vibrant gathering place, where locals and visitors come to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings, take leisurely walks, or simply relax on the benches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>It&#8217;s where<\/b> history and elegance converge, located at the heart of Paris. Spanning over 18 acres, the Place de la Concorde is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. As you stand in the square, you&#8217;ll be surrounded by architectural splendor and rich historical significance. Admire the majestic <strong>Obelisk of Luxor<\/strong>, standing tall in the center of the square, offering a link to ancient Egypt. Marvel at the stunning fountains, including the famous <strong>Fontaines de la Concorde<\/strong>, which add a touch of elegance to the square.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The square is also flanked by notable buildings, such as the <strong>H\u00f4tel de Crillon<\/strong> and the <strong>Palais Bourbon.<\/strong> Place de la Concorde holds a significant place in French history, being the site of many important events, including the French Revolution and the execution of King Louis XVI.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Place de Concorde is where the <\/strong><strong>Avenue of Champs-Elysees begins on it&#8217;s eastern side.&nbsp; The Arc de Triumph is where it ends on the western side.&nbsp; We&#8217;re starting on the eastern side of the Champs-Elysees, leaving the avenue and going south, then north and then returning to the Champs-Elysee to wind up in the west at the Arc de Triumph.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We&#8217;ll visit some of the most famous sights in the world, stopping for photos along the way.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3120 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Champ-Elise.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"415\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Champ-Elise.jpg 852w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Champ-Elise-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Champ-Elise-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Avenue of Champs-Elysees<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;Champs-Elysees&#8221; is<\/strong> French for the paradise of the Elysian Fields, paradise of peace and harmony for souls. It has been described as the &#8220;most beautiful avenue in the whole world&#8221;. The Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es forms part of the <i>Axe historique<\/i>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3475 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Norte-Dame-Cathedral-4-146x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Norte-Dame-Cathedral-4-146x300.jpg 146w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Norte-Dame-Cathedral-4.jpg 376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Our first visit is the famous gothic&nbsp;<strong>Notre-Dame de Paris,<\/strong> meaning &#8220;Our Lady of Paris&#8221;, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the \u00cele de la Cit\u00e9, an island on the Seine river, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. The cathedral, dedicated to the Divine Mother, is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and stained glass windows (refer to the famous rose stained glass window at the top of page).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3139\" style=\"width: 429px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3139\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Place-Vendome-1-1024x566.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Place-Vendome-1-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Place-Vendome-1-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Place-Vendome-1-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Place-Vendome-1.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Place Vend\u00f4me<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Place<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">&nbsp;Vend\u00f4me<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the city\u2019s most famous and beautiful neoclassical squares where the Champs Elysees starts. Surrounding the square are sober government-looking buildings which is a camouflage for some of the most famous high-end stores, such as, <strong>Dior, Chanel or Cartier. <\/strong>The most exclusive jewelry stores, high-end shops and best hotels, including the Ritz and the Vend\u00f4me hotels, are found in this impressive square. It&#8217;s the ultimate in opulence and luxury found in Paris.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An enormous column<strong>&nbsp;(Vend\u00f4me Column)&nbsp;<\/strong>was placed at the centre of the square, where the statue of Louis XIV, the Sun King, had previously stood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-1\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_3123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3123\" style=\"width: 361px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3123\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Mary-Magdeline-Estacy-History-of-French-Christianity-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"361\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Mary-Magdeline-Estacy-History-of-French-Christianity-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Mary-Magdeline-Estacy-History-of-French-Christianity-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Mary-Magdeline-Estacy-History-of-French-Christianity.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ecstasy of Sainte Mary Magdeleine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The&nbsp;<b>Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll continue&nbsp;North and eventually arrive at the <b>Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine<\/b> or <b>La Magdeleine<\/b> which is a Catholic parish church.&nbsp; It was planned by Louis XV who moved his house hold back to the Louvre Palace and wanted a focal point on the new Rue Royal, the road he linked to Versailles.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3127 \" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Church-of-Madeline.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"309\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Church-of-Madeline.jpg 740w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Church-of-Madeline-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Napoleon Bonaparte had it redesigned in the Neoclassical style to become a monument to the glory of his armies. After his downfall in 1814 construction as a church resumed, but it was not completed until 1842.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The building is surrounded on all four sides by columns in the Corinthian style. Its fifty-two Corinthian columns, each 20 metres (66 feet) high, surround the building. A structure having rows of classical columns on all four sides, not just on the facade. Notable examples of this structure included the Olympeion, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest temple in ancient Athens, located below the Parthenon, and the much smaller Roman Maison Carr\u00e9e in N\u00eemes in France one of the best-preserved of all Roman temples.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Magdeleine Church<\/strong> is one of the rare large neo-classical buildings to imitate the whole external form of an ancient temple, rather than just the portico front.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Cariel<\/b> the most famous and most-high sacred spiritual teacher and leader of this divine planet and universe, who has been teaching the Golden Ages ancient wisdom for eons, and decades in this life-time.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In accordance with the Divine Plan and the I Am Divine Presence, and as the ordained Most-High Divine Mother the Most-High Sacred Magdeleine of the Planet and Planetary President, etc., etc., etc.&nbsp; I have chosen now to announce my divine and sacred authority to the souls who can hear me. And I Am accepting disciples, as the Most-High Divine Mother and Most-Sacred Magdeleine. I participate in the world while not of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I perform divine intervention and miracles safely, comfortably and effectively. My Divine &#8220;legions of light protect me wherever I go.&nbsp; I send temporary divine bridges to anyone I want to, anytime. Although, my presence alone is enough to inspire people and improve the world, I will meet with certain people of good intention on a temporary divine bridge that protects us both. I will ignite their divine spark if I feel they&#8217;re worthy to be on a higher ascension level.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3676 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Ecstacy-of-Mary-Magdeliene-300x279.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"446\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Ecstacy-of-Mary-Magdeliene-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Ecstacy-of-Mary-Magdeliene.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=15195626\">The Ecstasy of Sainte Mary Magdeleine&#8221;<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What better place to officially announce Her divine presence on the planet than in this beautiful church.&nbsp; And to be accessible to human disciples of higher spiritual consciousness who are already devoted to Her and can hear Her broadcasts. For the last 2000 years, the <strong>Most-High Divine Mother<\/strong> and Her divine human entourage have been helping to heal the consciousnesses on this planet. It wasn&#8217;t until Pope Pius XII, in a papal creed, in 1950 that the <strong>Most-High Divine Mother<\/strong> was papally acknowledged as a divine and immortal being that the Catholic religion was saved from destruction, shifting the whole Catholic population and accelerating their spiritual growth.&nbsp; Other religions will follow their example and make the shift shortly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Protestant Reformation\u2019s dogmas need to be reformed <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I think some of Protestant Reformation\u2019s dogmas need to be reformed which is what I&#8217;m doing right now.<\/p>\n<p>The&nbsp;Protestant&nbsp;Reformation redefined&nbsp;the&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;between&nbsp;God&nbsp;and&nbsp;humanity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The&nbsp;Reformation&nbsp;emphasized&nbsp;the&nbsp;importance&nbsp;of&nbsp;faith&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jesus&nbsp;alone&nbsp;for&nbsp;salvation,&nbsp;moving&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;belief&nbsp;that&nbsp;good&nbsp;works&nbsp;could&nbsp;earn&nbsp;salvation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This shift led to a greater emphasis on divine grace which was hard to keep without the psychology of good works.&nbsp; Their logic was flawed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith\u2014and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God\u2014not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9<\/p>\n<p>The&nbsp;Reformation&nbsp;also&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;new&nbsp;ecclesiology&nbsp;and&nbsp;theological&nbsp;concepts,&nbsp;such&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;three&nbsp;solae,&nbsp;which&nbsp;summarize&nbsp;the&nbsp;core&nbsp;beliefs&nbsp;of&nbsp;many&nbsp;Protestant&nbsp;denominations steered them away from divine good intention. The three&nbsp;solae are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sola&nbsp;Fide<\/strong>:&nbsp;By&nbsp;Faith&nbsp;Alone&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Salvation&nbsp;is&nbsp;achieved&nbsp;through&nbsp;faith&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jesus&nbsp;Christ&nbsp;alone,&nbsp;not&nbsp;through&nbsp;human&nbsp;works&nbsp;or&nbsp;merit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sola&nbsp;Gratia<\/strong>:&nbsp;By&nbsp;Grace&nbsp;Alone&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Salvation&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;gift&nbsp;from&nbsp;God&nbsp;through&nbsp;grace,&nbsp;not&nbsp;earned&nbsp;by&nbsp;human&nbsp;efforts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sola&nbsp;Scriptura<\/strong>:&nbsp;Scripture&nbsp;Alone The&nbsp;Bible&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;sole&nbsp;source&nbsp;of&nbsp;divine&nbsp;revelation&nbsp;and&nbsp;authority&nbsp;for&nbsp;Christian&nbsp;doctrine.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While&nbsp;the&nbsp;Reformation did no harm to the&nbsp;divine realm, the divine plan doesn&#8217;t end with a baby Jesus, the Reformation created confusion about what&#8217;s divine and what certain symbols represent, such as, &#8220;babies&#8221; represent &#8220;the soul&#8221; or the &#8220;divine soul&#8221;, birthed from the divine feminine who ignites their divine spark.<\/p>\n<p>The Reformation&#8217;s unintentional consequences harmed humans by spiritually dumbing them down and reducing their taking responsibility for their lives which resulted in their blaming God for their problems.&nbsp; They lacked spiritual discernment and preparation to welcome the divine into their lives, with the ascension process and steps that are essential to igniting their divine spark in a way that maintains the light so it&#8217;s not just a flash that goes out without spiritual discipline.<\/p>\n<p>Lacking divine spiritual education and discernment has their souls crying for help and wanting divine intervention.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The divine realm supports those who vowed loyalty to it&#8217;s Most-High Divine Mother, long ago.&nbsp; And we&#8217;ve been educating the human population to be aware of Her divine presences so divine intervention can occur when appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>The Divine Mother and her Divine human entourage heeded many human soul&#8217;s cries for help.&nbsp; And many have been saved, in accordance with the Divine Plan.<\/p>\n<p>Just as Cariel inspires, so too do the monumental sculptures by Fran\u00e7ois Rude, Charles Marochetti and other prominent 19th-century French artists displayed throughout the church.&nbsp; The highlight in the center of the church is a statue of a pregnant <strong>Divine Mother <\/strong>surrounded by &#8220;Legions of Light&#8221; and it&#8217;s called <strong>&#8220;The Ecstasy of Sainte Mary Magdeleine&#8221;<\/strong> (refer above). The two Mary&#8217;s are, in fact, one Divine Human who&#8217;s at the top of a spiritual hierarchy and provides the necessary esoteric knowledge for the planet&#8217;s spiritual evolution.&nbsp; Thus, She is the Most-High Sacred Magdeleine, a spiritual status given to the Teacher with the special knowledge that heals and guides the planet and it&#8217;s people.<\/p>\n<p>Your souls know this is true and many support Her easily and openly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3122 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Champs-Elysees-1-1024x592.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Champs-Elysees-1-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Champs-Elysees-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Champs-Elysees-1-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Champs-Elysees-1.jpg 1091w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Arc de Triomphe<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/eiffel-tower2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-204 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/eiffel-tower2.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"Eiffel Tower\" width=\"332\" height=\"239\"><\/a>We&#8217;ll have a photo op of the <strong>Arc de Triomphe<\/strong> that is at the western end of Champs-Elysees at the center of a dodecagonal configuration of twelve radiating avenues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s dedicated to those most victorious. <strong>Napolean<\/strong> started the Arc 1806, and the Bourbon Restoration reinstated the monarchy, represented by <strong>King Louis XVIII<\/strong> but the Arc de Triomphe was not completed until <span class=\"gs_cit_txt\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-sups=\"1,2,3,4,5\" data-hover-id=\"1\"><span class=\"gs_tkn\">1836&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">during&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">reign&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">King&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Louis&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Philippe.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll have our <strong>celebration luncheon<\/strong> at the <strong>Eifel Tower.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"gs_cit_txt\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-sups=\"1,2,3,4,5\" data-hover-id=\"1\"><span class=\"gs_tkn\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4037 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-Paris-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-Paris-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-Paris.jpg 737w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3458\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3458 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/obelisk-and-fountain-in-place-de-la-concorde-paris-300x209.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/obelisk-and-fountain-in-place-de-la-concorde-paris-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/obelisk-and-fountain-in-place-de-la-concorde-paris-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/obelisk-and-fountain-in-place-de-la-concorde-paris.jpg 962w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hotel de Crillon<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Tomorrow we&#8217;ll have time to rest and enjoy the day at our leisure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight Paris &#8211; H\u00f4tel des Crillon &#8211; A Rosewood Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"itinerary\" class=\"Itinerary_section__dBUfn\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\":R1snkvff9ubqraH1:\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-2\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><strong>Day 4: August 4&nbsp; &#8211; Tuesday<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-align: center;\">Meals: Breakfast, Celebration Dinner<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/tse1.mm.bing.net\/th\/id\/OIP.yCksKxse7Bc9YueOhNG5_AHaDU?cb=ucfimg2&amp;ucfimg=1&amp;rs=1&amp;pid=ImgDetMain&amp;o=7&amp;rm=3\" alt=\"Place de la Concorde, patrimoine historique de Paris - Vicedi : voyager comme Ulysse\" width=\"673\" height=\"301\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Paris &#8211; Free day at our Leisure<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4144\" style=\"width: 557px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4144\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Palais-Bourbon-French-National-Assembly-Parliment-1024x468.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"557\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Palais-Bourbon-French-National-Assembly-Parliment-1024x468.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Palais-Bourbon-French-National-Assembly-Parliment-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Palais-Bourbon-French-National-Assembly-Parliment-768x351.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Palais-Bourbon-French-National-Assembly-Parliment.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Palais Bourbon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You&#8217;re in the heart of Paris &#8211; ENJOY IT!&nbsp; From our famous hotel, Hotel de Crillon explore nearby the <strong>Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;Orangerie, <\/strong>located in the <strong>Tuileries Gardens opposite the Champ-Elysees on the square. <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the Musee de l&#8217;Orangerie you&#8217;ll find iconic masterpieces from artists like<strong> Monet, C\u00e9zanne and Picasso. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Orsay Museum<\/strong> offers a truly elegant escape into impressionist and post-impressionist beauty where masterpieces from <strong>Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir<\/strong> are housed in a stunning former train station.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"500\">The <strong>Palais Bourbon<\/strong> is much more than a simple architectural building in Paris. Located across the bridge from our hotel, this iconic&nbsp;monument serves as the <strong>seat of the French National Assembly<\/strong>, one of the two chambers of Parliament.&nbsp; It&#8217;s historical and political importance that makes it fascinating. It is not only a symbol of the French Republic but also a silent witness to the decisions that shape the nation. Originally built as a private residence, the palace is now the beating heart of French <strong>democracy. <\/strong>Its strategic position along the <strong>Seine, facing the Place de la Concorde,<\/strong> makes it a central element of France\u2019s political and cultural landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1423\" style=\"width: 811px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1423 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Louvre-Museum-1-1024x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"811\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Louvre-Museum-1-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Louvre-Museum-1-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Louvre-Museum-1-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Louvre-Museum-1-1536x646.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Louvre-Museum-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Louvre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"500\">The famous Louvre is within walking distance.&nbsp; You might get lucky and walk right in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"500\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1422\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Winged-Venus-Louvre-219x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Winged-Venus-Louvre-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Winged-Venus-Louvre-746x1024.jpg 746w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Winged-Venus-Louvre-768x1054.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Winged-Venus-Louvre.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1421\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Venus-de-Milo-Louvre2-155x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"155\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Venus-de-Milo-Louvre2-155x300.jpg 155w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Venus-de-Milo-Louvre2.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1419\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Mona-Lisa-e1765426796165-251x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Mona-Lisa-e1765426796165-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Mona-Lisa-e1765426796165.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1420 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Venus-de-Milo-Louvre-165x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Venus-de-Milo-Louvre-165x300.jpg 165w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Venus-de-Milo-Louvre.jpg 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll enjoy free time until evening when we&#8217;ll meet our group and tour leader who&#8217;s arranged our divine tour and this evening&#8217;s <strong>Celebration Dinner, when we&#8217;<\/strong><strong>ll toast to the successful completion of our Divine Paris portion of the Tour.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4038\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4038 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-Room-Paris-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-Room-Paris-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-Room-Paris-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-Room-Paris-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-Room-Paris.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hotel des Crillon -A Rosewood Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We&#8217;ll say goodbye to Paris and welcome in more amazing divine experiences ahead as we embark on our flight to Vienna, Austria in the morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4041 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-swimming-pool-259x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-swimming-pool-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Au-Hotel-de-Crillon-a-Rosewood-Hotel-swimming-pool.jpg 651w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div><em>Please note: The dress code may vary depending on the restaurant. Shorts and sneakers are likely to be considered inappropriate attire. Your free to enjoy the rest of the evening or get some rest.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r1n:\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<div class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-content__EDT8A\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-title__SR_4n Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\"><strong>Overnight Paris &#8211; Hotel des Crillon -A Rosewood Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-5\">\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r2n:\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-content__EDT8A\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<hr>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r2j:\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Day 5: <b><strong>August <\/strong><\/b>5 &#8211; Wednesday<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-label=\"Heidelberg Region for 1 night\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\">Included meals: Breakfast<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-4\" class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-overnight-title__kHBQo Text_style--heading-4__mlkdE Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-label=\"Heidelberg Region for 1 night\">Flight to Vienna, Austria<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<div class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-content__EDT8A\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_3705\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3705\" style=\"width: 348px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3705 \" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Schonbrunn-Gloriette-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Gloriette\" width=\"348\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Schonbrunn-Gloriette-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Schonbrunn-Gloriette.jpg 726w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gloriette<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We&#8217;ll take a 2 hr flight to Vienna, Austria.&nbsp; We&#8217;ll check into our hotel, <strong>Vienna&#8217;s Palais Rudolf.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We&#8217;ll visit Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace and Gardens,<\/strong> for a 1-hour tour of the Highlights of the 22 palace rooms, with exclusive access to rooms that individual visitors miss out on. After the tour, we&#8217;ll have the rest of the day at our leisure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Admire the opulence of one of the world&#8217;s grandest royal residences and learn about the lives of <strong>Emperess Marie Theresa<\/strong> who reigned for 40 years and <strong>Emperor Franz Joseph, his wife Empress Elisabeth,<\/strong> and their royal courts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-5\">\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r2r:\"><b>Maria Theresa<\/b> was the ruler of the Hapsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position in her own right for 40 years. She was the sovereign of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, Slavonia, Mantua, Milan, Moravia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Dalmatia, Austrian Netherlands, Carinthia, Carniola, Gorizia and Gradisca, Austrian Silesia, Tyrol, Styria and Parma. By marriage, she was Duchess of Lorraine, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, and Holy Roman Empress. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/lodging\/1000000\/20000\/19600\/19589\/f329dd59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&amp;rw=1200&amp;ra=fit\" alt=\"Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing\" width=\"240\" height=\"311\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Palais Rudolf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Maria Theresa was known as a powerful ruler especially famous for her strong leadership during the <span class=\"M5tQyf\">War of the Austrian Succession which she won.<\/span>&nbsp; She was admired for implementing major reforms&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/lodging\/1000000\/20000\/19600\/19589\/65af54ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&amp;rw=1200&amp;ra=fit\" alt=\"Exterior\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\">(education, military, finance, promoting potatoes), modernizing the empire, fostering a strong Catholic identity, and being a prolific mother (including Marie Antoinette). Maria Theresa defended her inheritance, centralized her administration, and transformed diplomacy, leaving a lasting legacy as one of Europe&#8217;s most capable 18th-century monarchs.&nbsp; She was followed 32 years later by <span class=\"gs_tkn\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Franz&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Joseph&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\">I, <\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">whose <\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">reign <\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">lasted&nbsp; <\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">nearly&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">68&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">years<\/span><span class=\"gs_cit_txt\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-sups=\"1,2,3,4,5,6\" data-hover-id=\"1\"><span class=\"gs_tkn\"><strong>,<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">from&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">December&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">2,&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">1848,&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">until&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">his&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">death&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">on&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">November&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">21,&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">1916.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"gs_cit_txt\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-sups=\"1,2,3,4,5,6\" data-hover-id=\"1\"><span class=\"gs_tkn\">His<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">early&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">reign&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">was&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">marked&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">by&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">a&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">struggle&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">to&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">stabilize&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">empire&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">amidst&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">widespread&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">unrest&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">and&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">demands&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">for&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">reform.<\/span><\/span>..<span class=\"gs_tkn\">His&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">reign&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">was&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">characterized&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">by&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">his&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">conservatism,&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">simplicity&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">in&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">daily&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">life,&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">and&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">adherence&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">to&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">etiquette&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">and&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h4><strong>Overnight: Vienna &#8211; Palais Rudolf<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>This convenient hotel is located in Innere Stadt, a neighborhood in Vienna, Austria. Guests enjoy the buffet breakfast, the on-site bar and restaurant.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-5\">\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r2r:\">\n<hr>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Day 6: <b><strong>August 6 &#8211; Thursday<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Included meals: Breakfast, Celebration Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;Sightseeing tour of Vienna<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 333px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/62dddf6ed81067757eecbb8f\/13aafb18-2ee8-4b95-940b-eb69a5113ff7\/austrian+parliament+building+with+greek+statues+in+front+vienna+austria.jpg\" alt=\"10 Photos to Inpire Your Visit to Vienna \u2014 Live it up with Lacey\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Austrian Parliament Building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Vienna (Wien) is the stunning capital and largest city of Austria, famous as the &#8220;City of Music&#8221; for its rich classical heritage (Mozart, Beethoven) and elegant coffee house culture, boasting imperial palaces like Sch\u00f6nbrunn and Hofburg, a UNESCO-listed historic center, and vibrant arts, all on the Danube River, offering high quality of life and rich history.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/bing.com\/th?asid=432345564643831610&amp;id=OAUMA.2E9F664EBEF50D8A156F7D6B9220D3C1_B20747473A000416&amp;pid=21.1&amp;o=5&amp;w=472&amp;h=247&amp;rs=2&amp;qlt=100\" alt=\"Kunsthistorisches Museum - Best Museum Art\"><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">&nbsp;Vienna influenced world affairs for centuries, during the Age of Empires and Monarchs, and contributed great music, symphonies and orchestras and culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\"><span class=\"gs_cit_txt\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-sups=\"1,2,3,4,5,6\" data-hover-id=\"1\"><strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tse4.mm.bing.net\/th\/id\/OIP.SFkwXMCTV79pLf9N9tILJwHaJ3?pid=ImgDet&amp;w=195&amp;h=259&amp;c=7&amp;dpr=1.4&amp;o=7&amp;rm=3\" alt=\"See related image detail. Maria Theresa in Vienna | Maria theresa, Statue of liberty, Landmarks\">Franz <\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Joseph&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">I&#8217;s <\/span><\/strong><\/span>had the walls surrounding the city take down and replaced with a road, called the \u201cRingstrasse\u201d and beautiful government buildings were built up around it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 294px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/d15ldvyocwqu5y.cloudfront.net\/images\/uploaded-new\/658875\" alt=\"images\/uploaded-new\/658875\" width=\"294\" height=\"196\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vienna State Opera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">Today, we\u2019ll enjoy some of the best \u201cThe City of Dreams\u201d has to offer on our guided sightseeing tour. We&#8217;ll travel down the tree-canopied paths of the Ringstrasse\u2014Vienna\u2019s gorgeous Ring Road\u2014observing the <strong>Austrian Parliament Building, Vienna State Opera<\/strong>, and <strong>Kunsthistorisches Museum (art) and Maria Theresa Platz. <\/strong>The Maria-Theresien-Denkmal (monument) is considered significant for various reasons. Firstly, it pays tribute to Empress Maria Theresa, who was a major figure in the Habsburg dynasty and had a profound influence on Austria\u2019s history. Secondly, its grandeur and intricate design make it an outstanding example of 19th-century monumental sculpture artistry. Lastly, its location between two important museums symbolizes the empress\u2019s patronage towards arts and sciences during her reign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">We will consider the historical style in which these public institutions were built and why certain styles where chosen for certain buildings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/d15ldvyocwqu5y.cloudfront.net\/images\/uploaded-new\/658857\" alt=\"images\/uploaded-new\/658857\" width=\"290\" height=\"193\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belvedere Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--list__HaBB1\">\n<li>Vienna (Wien) is the stunning capital and largest city of Austria, famous as the &#8220;City of Music&#8221; for its rich classical heritage (Mozart, Beethoven) and elegant coffee house culture and vibrant arts and industry on the Danube River, offering a rich history of high-quality living, especially boasting imperial palaces like <strong>Belvedere and Hofburg<\/strong>, both of which we will visit today.&nbsp;\n<figure style=\"width: 316px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/attractions-splice-spp-674x446\/15\/54\/d3\/64.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"211\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hofburg Palace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The grand <strong>Hofburg Palace,<\/strong> once the seat of the <strong>Hapsburg dynasty,<\/strong> it now serves as the official residence and office of the president of Austria.<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;ll visit a famous Augarten Porcelain factory where porcelain items are created and sought after by collectors of fine Austrian porcelain, which you can purchase and ship safely home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-5\">\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r2r:\">\n<div class=\"ExcursionModal_outline__RGB19\">\n<p class=\"ExcursionModal_detail__pkgSd Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/image\/format=auto,fit=crop,gravity=center,quality=60,width=535,height=400,dpr=1\/tour_img\/bba225c92b2b24b57c02f195a0abd4979a953367c9ccbe107dc425c04b0ee416.jpg\" alt=\"image n.1 of Vienna: Johann Strauss Dinner Show at the Prater activity in Vienna, uploaded by supplier\" width=\"412\" height=\"308\">In the evening, we&#8217;ll celebrate the half-way point in our Divine journey with <strong>celebration dinner and music entertainment at the 3 hr Strauss Dinner Show \u2013 Where Music, Elegance, and Culinary Art Meet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-5\">\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r2r:\">\n<div class=\"SliderSlide_slide__0CitR\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Slide 4 of 5\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"Card_wrapper__KBmFa Card_wrapper--standard__dyPxd Card_wrapper--button__Mpoq7 Card_wrapper--button--standard__P8_pp AccommodationCard_accommodation-card__Nat2E\">\n<div class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-content__EDT8A\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-content__EDT8A\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight: Vienna -Palais Rudolf<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Day 7 &#8211; August 7 &#8211; Friday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\" class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-overnight-title__kHBQo Text_style--heading-4__mlkdE Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-label=\"Lake Como Region for 1 night\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">Included meal:&nbsp;Breakfast<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Vienna<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Today use wisely because it&#8217;s your free time to do things at your leisure.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\">\n<p><strong>Overnight: Vienna -Palais Rudolf<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Day 8 &#8211; August 8 &#8211; Saturday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\" class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-overnight-title__kHBQo Text_style--heading-4__mlkdE Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-label=\"Lake Como Region for 1 night\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/image\/format=auto,fit=contain,gravity=center,quality=60,width=1440,height=650,dpr=1\/tour_img\/4b46eb01184da5a3cdc80069357791a739e6cff2d637f1f3921ba9fccec76316.jpg\" alt=\"image n.7 of Milan: Skip-the-Line Guided Walk and &quot;The Last Supper&quot; activity in Milan, uploaded by supplier\" width=\"497\" height=\"401\">Included meal: Breakfast, Celebration Dinner<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Milan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This morning, we&#8217;ll fly to Milan and check into our hotel, the famous <strong>Park Hyatt Milano, which located at the <span class=\"\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\">Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II<\/span>.&nbsp; <\/strong>We&#8217;ll freshen up for our 2 hr tour of Milan that starts here in a half an hour.<\/p>\n<div data-hveid=\"CMQBEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiXmsrhvuWRAxV2D0QIHbUrN4QQo_EKegUIxAEQAQ\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-hveid=\"CMQBEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiXmsrhvuWRAxV2D0QIHbUrN4QQo_EKegUIxAEQAQ\"><strong>Tour of Milan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rPeykc uP58nb\" data-hveid=\"CMQBEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiXmsrhvuWRAxV2D0QIHbUrN4QQo_EKegUIxAEQAQ\">Starting location:&nbsp; <strong>Galleria Vittorio Eman<\/strong><strong>uele II<\/strong><\/div>\n<div data-hveid=\"CMQBEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiXmsrhvuWRAxV2D0QIHbUrN4QQo_EKegUIxAEQAQ\"><span data-huuid=\"8941762434179157686\"><span data-huuid=\"8941762434179157686\">Italy&#8217;s oldest active shopping gallery, an opulent iron-and-glass structure perfect for window shopping. <\/span><\/span>The epicenter of Milanese high fashion, featuring luxury boutiques, called&nbsp;th<strong>e Quadrilatero della Moda.&nbsp; <\/strong>Here are the places we&#8217;ll be visiting in Milan:&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div data-hveid=\"CMQBEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiXmsrhvuWRAxV2D0QIHbUrN4QQo_EKegUIxAEQAQ\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc uP58nb\" data-hveid=\"CMQBEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiXmsrhvuWRAxV2D0QIHbUrN4QQo_EKegUIxAEQAQ\">\n<div data-v-8fbd48f8=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item__wrapper\" data-v-2fdf8e81=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item__content\" data-v-2fdf8e81=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info timeline-item__info\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info--primary\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"text-atom text-atom--body-strong\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><span class=\"\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\">Duomo Square, Milan Cathedral &amp; <span data-huuid=\"8941762434179154961\"><strong>Royal Palace of Milan<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gpsmycity.com\/img\/gd\/2713.jpg\" alt=\"Historic Center Walking Tour, Milan\" width=\"445\" height=\"261\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info--secondary\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\"><span data-huuid=\"8941762434179154961\">We&#8217;ll visit &#8211; <strong>The Milan Cathedral,<\/strong> a Gothic masterpiece, explore its spires and stunning architecture in the heart of the city. The best place to start is outside of the <strong>Duomo di Milano<\/strong> \u2013 the late Gothic confection in pink-and-grey marble, festooned with spires and statues. Right next to this massive, stunning (if not slightly mad) cathedral is the <strong>Museo del Duomo (Cathedral Museum)<\/strong> and the <strong>Royal Palace of Milan<\/strong>, which always hosts numerous exhibitions, usually quite interesting.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-v-8fbd48f8=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item__wrapper\" data-v-2fdf8e81=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item__content\" data-v-2fdf8e81=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info timeline-item__info\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info--primary\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"text-atom text-atom--body-strong\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><span class=\"\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><strong><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=d87bc348ace1d52f&amp;rlz=1C1RXQR_enUS1191US1191&amp;q=Teatro+alla+Scala&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiXmsrhvuWRAxV2D0QIHbUrN4QQxccNegUI9QEQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfD1JOC97TZUI3NkGD6iEcC4EMqqiTJuNxPoKdnGXT8Sv8VmQImfD6_rWW3tWtagdwXRFZAQQPl2pSClgQtFDvlKDRKpAd7AIZTOzU2wY4Tcftun1rIafdrUcIMY4QcxRthM0RVaj1F_7tlyP23i66B4Fue-5_pujW0tihNIuMAZH-oW8WMwoNyeINrxQkCEqRJr&amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"CPUBEAE\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tacdn.com\/media\/attractions-splice-spp-360x240\/0a\/a9\/c8\/35.jpg\" alt=\"La Scala Theatre and Museum guided experience\"><\/a><\/strong>Teatro alla Scala<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info--secondary\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<div id=\"WN1TaZeOCvaekPIPtdfcoQg__268\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<div class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\">\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\">\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"b78b66f0-2d44-4784-a078-363c2fab6728\" data-uuids=\"8941762434179154030,8941762434179157669,8941762434179157212\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CPsBEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiXmsrhvuWRAxV2D0QIHbUrN4QQ3fYKegUI-wEQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">Passing through the fashion district you get to <strong>Piazza della Scala<\/strong> \u2013 the location of the Statue of Leonardo da Vinci and the<strong> La Scala theater,<\/strong> one of the most renowned opera houses in the world, complete with an in-house museum featuring all types of related memorabilia.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-v-8fbd48f8=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item__wrapper\" data-v-2fdf8e81=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item__content\" data-v-2fdf8e81=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info timeline-item__info\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info--primary\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<h3 data-v-f40aa250=\"\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"text-atom text-atom--body-strong\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><span class=\"\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\">Via Dante<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info--secondary\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<p class=\"text-atom text-atom--caption\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><em>Via Dante<\/em> today is a pedestrian street in central Milan that leads to Filarete tower and the entrance to the&nbsp;Castello Sforzesco, our next stop. It connects to the Piazzale Cordusio with the Largo Cairoli station.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-v-8fbd48f8=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item__wrapper\" data-v-2fdf8e81=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item__content\" data-v-2fdf8e81=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info timeline-item__info\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info--primary\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"text-atom text-atom--body-strong\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/milantips.com\/images\/castello-sforzesco-milan.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Castello Sforzesco - Tickets Milan Castle &amp; Museums\" width=\"341\" height=\"227\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/72\/Triumphal_arch_in_Milan_%288870285141%29.jpg\/250px-Triumphal_arch_in_Milan_%288870285141%29.jpg\"><b>Porta Sempione District includes the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<p id=\"firstDescription\"><b>Porta Sempione<\/b>&nbsp;(&#8220;Simplon Gate&#8221;) is a city gate of Milan, Italy. The name <strong>&#8220;Porta Sempione&#8221;<\/strong> is used both to refer to the<strong> gate proper<\/strong> and to the <strong>surrounding district<\/strong> (&#8220;quartiere&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p>The major avenue is the<strong> Corso Sempione<\/strong>. The gate is marked by the <b>Arco della Pace<\/b> (&#8220;Arch of Peace&#8221;), dating back to the 19th century, although its origins can be traced back to a gate of the Roman walls of Milan.&nbsp;<span data-huuid=\"8941762434179154944\">Several museums<\/span>&nbsp;(like Ancient Art, Musical Instruments, and the&nbsp;<a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sa=X&amp;sca_esv=d87bc348ace1d52f&amp;rlz=1C1RXQR_enUS1191US1191&amp;q=Piet%C3%A0+Rondanini&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiZkojNuuiRAxUhhu4BHWwgJ1AQxccNegUI5wEQAg\" data-hveid=\"COcBEAI\">Piet\u00e0 Rondanini<\/a>&nbsp;by Michelangelo). surrounded by the beautiful <strong>Parco Sempione<\/strong>. A large city park behind the Castello Sforzesco, great for relaxing and strolling.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gps-cs-s\/AG0ilSy6sGtTFgiXUYG5CvztTqHOFuk2s1T5KS9p4rAotD-DYhXggOYd2B1w89ptP4Y-ENP1BOGNSL7zkoMLnkLlzxcw-cg-iPZZ0y-wZ36dXgWyUdHuin2nHtO_2HzeZUC01WtbXG3C=s1360-w1360-h1020-rw\" alt=\"Photo\" width=\"299\" height=\"396\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-atom text-atom--body-strong\"><span class=\"\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\">Sforza Castle,&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Castello Sforzesco<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>We&#8217;ll see the castle&#8217;s beautiful courtyards, with the vast <strong>Parco Sempione<\/strong> right behind it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><span class=\"\" style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><strong>Santa Maria delle Grazie<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-item__wrapper\" data-v-2fdf8e81=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item__content\" data-v-2fdf8e81=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info timeline-item__info\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item-info--primary\" data-v-553e22e8=\"\">\n<h3 data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><span class=\"\" style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><strong>We&#8217;ll enjoy Santa Maria delle Grazie Convent<\/strong>&nbsp;where we&#8217;ll see the&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\">Last Supper,&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">Leonardo da Vinci&#8217;s iconic mural.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-atom text-atom--body-strong\" data-v-f40aa250=\"\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Overnight: <\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Milan &#8211; Park Hyatt Milano<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4368 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Park-Hyatt-Milan-entry-226x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Park-Hyatt-Milan-entry-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Park-Hyatt-Milan-entry.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4369\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Park-Hyatt-Milan-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Park-Hyatt-Milan-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Park-Hyatt-Milan-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Au-Park-Hyatt-Milan.jpg 818w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>At Park Hyatt Milano, luxury unfolds through intimacy with Milan\u2019s soul. Tucked discreetly beside the grand Piazza del Duomo, our 5-star haven offers a deeply immersive connection to the city&#8217;s refined rhythm. Begin your morning with a cappuccino where locals linger in sunlit piazzas, feel the quiet elegance of Via della Spiga as you browse ateliers steeped in Italian craftsmanship, or let the notes of a Verdi aria guide you through a night at Teatro alla Scala \u2014as if Milan whispers its secrets only to those who stay with us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\">\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Day 9 &#8211; August 9 &#8211; Sunday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\" class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-overnight-title__kHBQo Text_style--heading-4__mlkdE Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-label=\"Lake Como Region for 1 night\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/th.bing.com\/th\/id\/OIP.AIDrXpicsCVNIrZpSGn_tQHaD9?w=315&amp;h=180&amp;c=7&amp;r=0&amp;o=7&amp;dpr=1.4&amp;pid=1.7&amp;rm=3\" alt=\"Image result for Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II\">Included meal:&nbsp;Breakfast<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Milan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We have the day at our leisure. Enjoy exploring nearby and further along the pedestrian streets.&nbsp; We&#8217;re located at the impressive arched opening into the <strong>Vittorio Emanuele II gallery<\/strong> \u2013 a splendid 19th-century arcade, mother of all shopping malls, with upscale boutiques, stunning mosaic floor, and a wonderful glass roof and cupola.<\/p>\n<p>Our hotel is located in Zone 1 (8 other zones) of Milan which includes Centro Storico, the historical center of the city. Districts and Quarters surround it, including the following:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDKqOHYK1V-nWp5sP1_iylqTU4IPV4NIzAhfzDSd2fcpa2p8121Y4KudbpuhdQxVvbod49cziKgqBBvbKh5_X0hn2MZbHhEni3x2Lw3B-0cPUuD88-GnnQqJB_arkQG4K_VWJAN07zp4Qu\/s1600\/via+della+Spiga.jpg\" alt=\"La Vie C'est Chic: ABOUT_A spasso per Milano: via della Spiga\" width=\"406\" height=\"304\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\">\n<p><strong>Via della Spiga Quarter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Via della Spiga<\/strong> \u2013Via della Spiga is one of the Italian city of Milan&#8217;s top shopping streets, forming the north-east boundary of the luxurious <strong>Quadrilatero della Moda<\/strong>, along with <strong>Via Monte Napoleone, Via Manzoni, Via Sant&#8217;Andrea and Corso Venezia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first <strong>Versace<\/strong> boutique opened on Via della Spiga in 1978. a lovely and classy little cobblestone street, with some beautiful ancient buildings; it&#8217;s more famous, however, as the center of high-class shopping, where almost every luxury brand can be found. The epicenter of Milanese high fashion, featuring luxury boutiques.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The historic center includes the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viamontenapoleone Quarter<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 216px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gps-cs-s\/AG0ilSyu5vGIHIBJqt0BHz90ICNZdVuZmF2Z6ItBiVrU7yFQXv5aQL32uH4GnR_4Gorq_1WpXBqkAalZ6xVKnAUbtcVJwREpL5ZarKTjeubUVLZHFL-nU9U-iQ2YG3Pl0SVMJa5GrQxT=s1360-w1360-h1020-rw\" alt=\"Photo of dome\" width=\"216\" height=\"288\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Hotel, Park Hyatt Milano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div data-hveid=\"CMQBEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiXmsrhvuWRAxV2D0QIHbUrN4QQo_EKegUIxAEQAQ\">\n<p>The main drag, <strong>Via Monte Napoleone<\/strong>, is lined with designer fashion boutiques, antiques shops and posh cafes in neoclassical mansions. Nearby, the<strong> Palazzo Morando museum<\/strong> displays period costumes, while Renaissance-era decorative arts are on show in the <strong>Museo Bagatti Valsecchi<\/strong>. As you keep ahead, you can&#8217;t miss <strong>Via Manzoni<\/strong> \u2013 an impressive, refined-air street lined with aristocratic apartment blocks and opulent churches. Among other things, this premier shopping location contains the <strong>Armani Megastore<\/strong> as well as the <strong>Poldi Pezzoldi museum,<\/strong> home to one of the world&#8217;s richest private art collections.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artehistoria.com\/sites\/default\/files\/imagenmuseo\/bib%20amb.jpg\" alt=\"LA PINACOTECA E BIBLIOTECA AMBROSIANA: UN GIOIELLO NEL CENTRO DI MILANO - Myturnaround\" width=\"425\" height=\"313\">As you keep ahead, you can&#8217;t miss <strong>Via Manzoni<\/strong> \u2013 an impressive, refined-air street lined with aristocratic apartment blocks and opulent churches. Among other things, this premier shopping location contains the <strong>Armani Megastore<\/strong> as well as the <strong>Poldi Pezzoldi museum,<\/strong> home to one of the world&#8217;s richest private art collections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\">\n<p id=\"firstDescription\"><b>Porta Sempione<\/b>&nbsp;(&#8220;Simplon Gate&#8221;) is a city gate of Milan, Italy. The name &#8220;Porta Sempione&#8221; is used both to refer to the gate proper and to the surrounding district (&#8220;quartiere&#8221;), a part of the&nbsp;<a class=\"tronLink\" href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Zone-1-of-Milan\">Zone 1<\/a>&nbsp;division (the historic city centre), including the major avenue of Corso Sempione. The gate is marked by a landmark&nbsp;<a class=\"tronLink\" href=\"https:\/\/alchetron.com\/Triumphal-arch\">triumphal arch<\/a>&nbsp;called&nbsp;<b>Arco della Pace<\/b>&nbsp;(&#8220;Arch of Peace&#8221;), dating back to the 19th century, although its origins can be traced back to a gate of the Roman walls of Milan.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the sights closely, and at your own pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mediolan.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Torre-Branca-Arco-della-Pace.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza Mercanti in Milan: the best-preserved medieval square\" width=\"344\" height=\"229\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\">\n<h3><strong>Brera District<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>Brera district,<\/strong> is where the Brera Academy of Fine Arts is located, founded in 1776 by <strong>Maria Theresa of Austria<\/strong>. Brera, stems from &#8220;Breda&#8221; which means &#8220;expansive&#8221; (like in consciousness). It includes the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and the Brera Art Gallery, which prominently contributed to the development of Brera as an artists&#8217; neighborhood and a place of bohemian atmosphere, sometimes referred to as &#8220;the milanese Montmartre&#8221;. &nbsp;Other features that contribute to the character of Brera include restaurants, bars, night clubs, antique and art shops, colorful street markets, as well as fortune tellers&#8217; booths.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Empress Maria Theresa of Austria<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/89\/Brera-MainCourtYard.jpg\/1280px-Brera-MainCourtYard.jpg\" alt=\"undefined\" width=\"377\" height=\"283\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Palazzo Brera<\/strong>, the exquisite building which includes the art museum, was built on the site of a fourteenth-century monastery. In 1572, the site was given to the Jesuits, who established a school here, and in the early seventeenth-century,&nbsp;<strong>the architect Francesco Maria Ricchini<\/strong> took on the task of giving the palace the Baroque style we see today with two statues of <i>Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker<\/i> one inside and one in the courtyard.<\/p>\n<p>When the Jesuit order left Milan in 1773, the building passed into the hands of the government. At this point,&nbsp;<strong>Empress Maria Theresa of Austria<\/strong>&nbsp;stepped in, and decided to install&nbsp;<strong>several cultural institutions<\/strong>&nbsp;here, including the<strong> Brera Academy of Fine Arts, the Lombardy Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Astronomical Observatory, a botanical garden, and the Braidense Library.<\/strong> The library was created in 1770 making&nbsp;the collection she had acquired from Carlo Pertusati available to the public.&nbsp;All are still active.<\/p>\n<p>The task of remodeling in order to expand the <strong>Palazzo Brera<\/strong> was entrusted to the <strong>neo-classical architect<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Giuseppe Piermarini<\/strong>, who was also a teacher at the academy.<\/p>\n<p>Maria Theresa&#8217;s educational purpose was to instill in the students a love for the classical.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Piazza Mercanti<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 326px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymi.it\/public\/immagini\/Eventi\/Arte\/04_milano_piazza_mercanti_jpg_1200_630_cover_85.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"326\" height=\"171\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Piazza Mercanti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A short walk from here is <strong>Piazza Mercanti,<\/strong> a truly enchanting, tiny medieval square, hidden by the grand palaces, with the lovely Gothic and Renaissance-porticoed with a<strong> well<\/strong> in the middle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biblioteca Ambrosiana (Library)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit the <strong>Biblioteca Ambrosiana<\/strong>, a historical library that also houses the <strong>Ambrosian<\/strong> art gallery with&nbsp;treasures such as <strong>Leonardo Atlantic Codex<\/strong>. The Ambrosiana Library, or Biblioteca Ambrosiana, is a cornerstone of Milan&#8217;s rich intellectual and cultural history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 281px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gps-cs-s\/AG0ilSzfJ82vg9SgZVD0DxpRxaA5UQEjZ2LhThp1YrB_6nNunR6MFCpa-G3S6FWlwt2qz8a4o7fulveLK-1ptr0GngtaGunUgT0zjrulYKf3d9LXjA8q_HoxYOdmbI4YSSAu44heR8aP=s1360-w1360-h1020-rw\" alt=\"\" width=\"281\" height=\"211\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Park Hyatt Milano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Founded in 1609<\/strong> by Cardinal Federico Borromeo, it was named after Saint Ambrose, the city\u2019s patron saint. Inspired by the Renaissance ideals of knowledge and humanism, Cardinal Borromeo envisioned the library as a place where scholars and citizens alike could access the wisdom of the ages. True to this vision, the Ambrosiana was one of the first libraries in the world to open its doors to the public, as was the larger <strong>Braidense Library<\/strong> in 1770.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll meet your fellow travelers in the evening and get more acquainted and enjoy each other&#8217;s company at a<strong>&nbsp;celebration dinner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Overnight: <\/strong><strong>Milan &#8211; Park Hyatt Milano<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\">\n<hr>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Day 10 &#8211; August 10 &#8211; Monday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\" class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-overnight-title__kHBQo Text_style--heading-4__mlkdE Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-label=\"Lake Como Region for 1 night\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Included meal: Breakfast, Celebration Luncheon<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\" class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-overnight-title__kHBQo Text_style--heading-4__mlkdE Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-label=\"Lake Como Region for 1 night\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/lodging\/2000000\/1520000\/1512000\/1511921\/e21934a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&amp;rw=1200&amp;ra=fit\" alt=\"Terrace\/patio\" width=\"602\" height=\"208\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lake Como, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">This morning, we&#8217;ll travel<span class=\"gs_tkn\">&nbsp;to <\/span><strong>Lake Como by train (3hrs) <\/strong>to our new hotel,<strong> Hotel Excelsior Splendide <\/strong>where we&#8217;ll check in and get refreshed in time for a group <strong>celebration luncheon<\/strong> on the lake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/lodging\/2000000\/1520000\/1512000\/1511921\/18daa038.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&amp;rw=1200&amp;ra=fit\" alt=\"Triple Room, Lake View | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace\" width=\"359\" height=\"241\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\"><strong>Lake Como is <\/strong>a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 km<sup>2<\/sup> (56 sq mi), making it the third-largest lake in Italy.&nbsp;<span style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none;\">We&#8217;ll enjoy the beautiful architecture, breathtaking views, and turquoise waters of the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in Bellagio. Check out the area shops and walk along its meticulously landscaped waterfront promenade. For a great view and even better pictures, take the step streets\u2014the village\u2019s pedestrian thoroughfares made of paved steps\u2014to the upper part of the village.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight: Bellagio &#8211; Hotel Excelsior Splendide<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\">\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Day 10 &#8211; August 10 &#8211; Monday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\" class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-overnight-title__kHBQo Text_style--heading-4__mlkdE Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-label=\"Lake Como Region for 1 night\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Included meal:&nbsp;Breakfast<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lake Como, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">After breakfast, we&#8217;ll&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">take a Lake Como cruise and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">visit Villa Carlotta.<\/span><\/h2>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r33:\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3398 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Carlotta-Villa-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Carlotta-Villa-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Carlotta-Villa.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tacdn.com\/media\/attractions-splice-spp-674x446\/0a\/b0\/1e\/f3.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery picture 21 (from the experience provider)\" width=\"359\" height=\"239\"><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 352px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eccolecco.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Palazzo-Paure-Lecco.jpg\" alt=\"Lecco Palazzo Paure\" width=\"352\" height=\"234\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Palazzo delle Paure Museum<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We&#8217;ll&nbsp;<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/lodging\/2000000\/1520000\/1512000\/1511921\/fc376bd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&amp;rw=1200&amp;ra=fit\" alt=\"Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas\" width=\"395\" height=\"263\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We&#8217;ll visit Palazzo delle Paure Museum, a<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Neo-medieval eclectic style building,<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;in Lecco\u2019s old center (Piazza XX Settembre)&nbsp;<\/strong>with temporary and permanent art collections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">We&#8217;ll return to our <strong>hotel in Bellagio<\/strong> and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-content__EDT8A\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p><strong>Overnight: Bellagio &#8211; Hotel Excelsior Splendide<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-7\">\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Day 11 &#8211; August 11 &#8211; Tuesday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-6\" class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-overnight-title__kHBQo Text_style--heading-4__mlkdE Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-label=\"Lake Como Region for 1 night\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Included meal: Breakfast, Celebration Dinner<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tacdn.com\/media\/attractions-splice-spp-674x446\/15\/8f\/38\/28.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery picture 2 (from the experience provider)\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portofino and Santa Margherita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-overnight-title__kHBQo Text_style--heading-4__mlkdE Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-label=\"London for 2 nights\">Italian Riviera &#8211; <strong>Santa Margherita, Portofino<\/strong><\/h2>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":Rca9snkvff9ubqra:\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\">We&#8217;ll travel by train (3.45hrs) to <strong>Santa Margherita<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Genoa&nbsp;(Ligure), Italy<\/strong> and check into our hotel on the <strong>Italian Riviera &#8211; Imperial Palace Hotel<\/strong>, refer below. The rest of the day is free at our leisure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.getyourguide.com\/image\/format=auto,fit=crop,gravity=center,quality=60,dpr=1\/tour_img\/58d92c9718ea7.jpeg\" width=\"351\" height=\"233\">Portofino, Rapollo and Santa Margherita Ligure<\/strong> are neighboring, picturesque towns on the Italian Riviera, connected by a scenic coastal path and ferry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\">Portofino is clustered around its small harbor and is known for the colorfully painted buildings that line the shore. Since the late 19th century, Portofino has attracted tourism of the European aristocracy and it is now a resort for the world&#8217;s&nbsp;jet set.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\">Portofino is a tiny, glamorous, and expensive luxury resort known for its stunning harbor and high-end boutiques, while Santa Margherita is a larger, more affordable, and authentic seaside town with a lively promenade, traditional shops, and historic churches. making them popular destinations for day trips or longer stays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<div class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-content__EDT8A\">\n<section id=\"accommodations\" class=\"Accommodations_container__I2rzh\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\":R3cnkvff9ubqraH1:\">\n<div class=\"Slider_outer-container__dQXu5\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\">\n<div class=\"Slider_slider-container__VP5mH\">\n<div class=\"SliderTrack_track-wrapper__72zIA\">\n<div class=\"SliderTrack_track__2mU3Q\">\n<div class=\"SliderSlide_slide__0CitR\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Slide 3 of 5\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"Card_wrapper__KBmFa Card_wrapper--standard__dyPxd Card_wrapper--button__Mpoq7 Card_wrapper--button--standard__P8_pp AccommodationCard_accommodation-card__Nat2E\">\n<div class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-content__EDT8A\">\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/2c\/ab\/db\/98\/caption.jpg?w=1000&amp;h=-1&amp;s=1\" width=\"272\" height=\"181\">Imperial Palace Hotel Santa Margh<\/strong><strong>erita Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/35\/Imperiale_Palace_Hotel_in_Santa_Margherita_Ligure%2C_Italy.jpg\/1280px-Imperiale_Palace_Hotel_in_Santa_Margherita_Ligure%2C_Italy.jpg\" alt=\"Imperiale Palace Hotel\" width=\"248\" height=\"174\"><\/p>\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">Our elegant hotel is located in<strong> Santa Margherita Ligure on the Italian Riviera.<\/strong> Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, bar, and bicycle rentals. Nearby you&#8217;ll find<strong> beautiful beaches and town restaurants and points of interest.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll gather together in the evening and get more acquainted and enjoy each other&#8217;s company at another<strong>&nbsp;celebration dinner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r1f:\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p><strong>Overnight: Santa Margherita &#8211; Imperial Palace Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"itinerary\" class=\"Itinerary_section__dBUfn\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\":R1snkvff9ubqraH1:\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-7\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-2\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-0\">\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":Rc69snkvff9ubqra:\">\n<div>\n<hr>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Day 12: <b><strong>August 12 &#8211; Wednesday<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-align: center;\">Included meal: Breakfast<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h2 id=\":rg:\" class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\">Sightseeing tour of Cinque Terre<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">We&#8217;ll join our tour guide in discovering <strong>Cinque Terre,<\/strong> an idyllic cluster <strong>of five villages set on seaside cliffs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"FkX2oe\" dir=\"ltr\" data-subtree=\"aimc\" data-aimmrs=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"HveH6_2\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjLqNCo0KWRAxX8CO8CHdR_MKAQ2O0OegQIABAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAQAA\">\n<div class=\"pWvJNd\">\n<div class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\" dir=\"ltr\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjLqNCo0KWRAxX8CO8CHdR_MKAQ3KYQegQIABAB\">\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Hiking &amp; Views:<\/strong> We&#8217;ll focus on sanctuaries along the Cinque Terre coast.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\">Some are reached via scenic (and sometimes challenging) hiking trails, offering breathtaking coastal views.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">Local Tradition:<\/strong>&nbsp;These sites are active places of worship, reflecting centuries of local Marian devotion, embodying the &#8220;Divine Mother&#8221; concept through local traditions.&nbsp;<\/span>Enjoy short walks through each village before spending free time exploring, shopping, and eating.<\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\">When exploring <strong>Cinque Terre<\/strong>, look for the <strong>&#8220;Santuario di Nostra Signora&#8221;<\/strong> in each village or nearby, as they are focal points for Marian faith and beauty. Learn about <strong>Via dell&#8217;Amore,<\/strong> one of the area\u2019s most famous hiking paths, which connects two of the fivevillages.<\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\">Admire the Liguria regions\u2019 varied landscape as you travel back to your hotel by train.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4015\" style=\"width: 331px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4015\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Au-Santuario-della-Madonna-di-Montenero.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Au-Santuario-della-Madonna-di-Montenero.jpg 745w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Au-Santuario-della-Madonna-di-Montenero-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santuario della Madonna di Montenero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>We&#8217;ll focus on two significant churches and sanctuaries in the Cinque Terre coast dedicated to the Divine Mother, known as &#8220;Nostra Signora&#8221; (Our Lady).<\/strong> These sacred spots, often perched on hillsides with stunning views, are central to the local faith and offer historical, architectural, and spiritual experiences.<\/p>\n<p>1.)<strong> We&#8217;ll visit the Santuario della Madonna di Montenero,<\/strong> meaning the<strong> Church of Our Lady of Montenero<\/strong> which&nbsp;is the Marian shrine overlooking&nbsp;<strong>Riomaggiore<\/strong> dominating the entire Cinque Terre coast and offering a breathtaking view, which from the island of Tino to the east reaches Punta Mesco to the west. We&#8217;ll go from the village of Riomaggiore up some stairs to a road and up more stairs that are old and picturesque, and the views are beautiful along the way. But the top of the hill is best, nice pines and the church provide for a calm place. The view from the top is amazing, you can see far both sides of the coast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 408px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lecinqueterre.org\/images\/vernazza.jpg\" alt=\"Vernazza\" width=\"408\" height=\"307\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Church of St. Margaret of Antioch in Vernazza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 221px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-o\/0f\/ee\/5f\/7d\/panorama-da-terrazza.jpg?w=1400&amp;h=-1&amp;s=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"332\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Church of St. Margaret of Antioch in Vernazza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\">2.) *Church of St. Margaret of Antioch (Vernazza):<\/strong> A historic church in the colorful <strong>village of Vernazza,<\/strong> also deeply rooted in local faith.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After sightseeing we&#8217;ll return to our hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at our leisure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\"><em>Please note: The boat ride is weather-dependent or we&#8217;ll take the train. The specific villages we visit <\/em><em>may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\"><strong>Overnight: Santa Margherita &#8211; Imperial Palace Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-8\">\n<hr>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r3n:\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Day 13:&nbsp; August 13 &#8211; Thursday<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Included meal:&nbsp;Breakfast<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Train ride to Rome<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33581 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?resize=720%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?resize=1333%2C1000&amp;ssl=1 1333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" alt=\"\" width=\"544\" height=\"408\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"33581\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theroyaltourblog.com\/2023\/09\/22\/capitoline-hill-a-microcosm-of-rome\/img_9129\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?fit=4032%2C3024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4032,3024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 13&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1691237835&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;1.54&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0019493177387914&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_9129\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theroyaltourblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_9129.jpg?fit=720%2C540&amp;ssl=1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We&#8217;ll travel to Rome by train, 3 hrs., basking in views of the Italian coastline. Upon arriving in the Eternal City, we&#8217;ll check in to our hotel and freshen up.&nbsp; Our 2-hour tour of Rome begins in a half hour.&nbsp; We&#8217;ll see the following sights:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Capitoline Hill &amp; <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Legendary founders of Rome<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--list__HaBB1\">\n<li><span class=\"gs_cit_txt\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-sups=\"1,2,3,4,5,6\" data-hover-id=\"1\"><span class=\"gs_tkn\"><b>T<\/b>he&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Capitoline&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Museums<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">are&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">housed&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">in&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Palazzo&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">dei&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Conservatori&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">and&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Palazzo&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Nuovo on the top of <strong>Capitoline Hill. These <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">structures&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">designed&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">under&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Michelangelo&#8217;s&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">urban&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">planning&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">piazza&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">in&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">1536<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">display&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">treasures&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">from&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">ancient&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Rome&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">and&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">beyond,&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">celebrating&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">city&#8217;s&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">enduring&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">influence&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">on&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Western&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">civilization.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s here at the Tiber River where Rome began, and evidence of human habitation on Capitoline Hill goes back to at least 1500 BCE.&nbsp; Rhea Silvia, daughter of <span id=\"ref127855\"><\/span>Numitor, king of&nbsp;Alba Longa bore two sons by Mars, <strong>Romulus and Remus<\/strong> who her uncle tried to drown on the Tiber River so he could be king.&nbsp; They were rescued by a she-wolf and later founded the city that would be named for Romulus. A statue was erected in 296 BCE, to shows the infants and the wolf at the top of the steps<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<div class=\"qna_tlgacont \">\n<div class=\"qna_tlgacont gsqnaonl\">\n<div class=\"qna-mf\" data-priority=\"2\">\n<div class=\"b_sideBleed b_topBleed b_bottomBleed\">\n<div class=\"mf-item-cntr \">\n<div class=\"b_antiSideBleed b_antiTopBleed\">\n<div class=\"mf-item\">\n<div class=\"ans-itm-cntr qna-aggr-genItems \" data-priority=\"2\">\n<div id=\"b_genserp_container\" class=\"b_genserp_container\" data-appns=\"SERP.5754\" data-k=\"5052\">\n<div id=\"gs_main\" class=\"gs_main b_removeShadow\">\n<div class=\"gs_temp\" data-k=\"5007\" data-appns=\"SERP.5754\" data-sct-idx=\"0\">\n<div class=\"gs_h gs_caphead\">\n<div class=\"gs_temp_content gs_temp_with_card gs_temp_with_iv gs_temp_with_largeqna\">\n<div class=\"gs_caphead_main \">\n<div class=\"gs_card gs_card_col_3 gs_card_row_2\" data-priority=\"2\">\n<div class=\"gs_card_ans b_wpt_bl_bord \" data-k=\"5004\">\n<div class=\"cico b_gs_emimg\"><span class=\"gs_tkn\">The<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Basilica&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">St.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Mary&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Major&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">in&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\"><strong>Rome<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">holds&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">significant&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">meaning&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">as&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">it&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">is&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">one&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">four&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">majo<a title=\"View details\" 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class=\"gs_tkn\">one&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Seven&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Pilgrim&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Churches&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Rome.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">It&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">is&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\">largest&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Marian&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">church&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">in&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Rome&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\">and&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">is&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">regarded&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">as&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">first&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Marian&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">sanctuary&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">in&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Western&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">world.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">The&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">basilica&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">enshrines&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">venerated&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">image&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Salus&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Populi&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\"><strong>Romani,<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">which&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">was&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">granted&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">a&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">canonical&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">coronation&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">by&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Pope&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Gregory&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">XVI&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">in&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">1838.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">The&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">basilica&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">is&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">sometimes&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">referred&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">to&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">as&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Our&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Lady&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Snows,&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\">a&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">name&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">given&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">to&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">it&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">in&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Roman&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Missal&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">from&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">1568&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">to&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">1969&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">in&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">connection&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">with&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">liturgical&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">feast&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">anniversary&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">its&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">dedication&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">on&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">5&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">August.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">The&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">legend&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">is&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">first&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">reported&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">only&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">after&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">AD&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">1000&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">and&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">is&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">first&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">mentioned&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">in&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">early&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">15th-century <\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">painting&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Miracle&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">of&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">the&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"gs_tkn\"><strong>Snow<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">by&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Masolino&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">da&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gs_tkn\">Panicale.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We&#8217;ll head to the intricately carved<strong> Trevi Fountain<\/strong>. A Baroque beauty carved of Travertine marble, has served as the dreamy backdrop to <em>La Dolce Vita<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Roman Holiday<\/em>. Legend says that if you throw one coin into the fountain, you\u2019re bound to return to Rome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll visit the <strong>Piazza Navona<\/strong> located in the center of Rome, in the district of Campus Martius, it is one of the most treasured of all of the piazzas in Rome.&nbsp;This beautiful piazza is home of the famous Bernini fountains, an eclectic collection of street artists, shops, open-air-caf\u00e9s, wine bars, and restaurants.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2670 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelitalyexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Fountain-of-the-Four-Rivers-Fontana-dei-Quattro-Fiumi-shutterstock_794365654-by-Mistervlad-500.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelitalyexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Fountain-of-the-Four-Rivers-Fontana-dei-Quattro-Fiumi-shutterstock_794365654-by-Mistervlad-500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.travelitalyexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Fountain-of-the-Four-Rivers-Fontana-dei-Quattro-Fiumi-shutterstock_794365654-by-Mistervlad-500-300x199.jpg 300w\" alt=\"Four Rivers Fountain in Piazza Navona, Rome\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\"><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll see Gian Lorenzo Bernini\u2019s Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, commissioned by Pope Innocent X in the 17th century. It symbolizes the four major rivers of the four continents where papal authority had spread at the time. Erected in the centre o<strong>f Piazza Navona,<\/strong> the <strong>Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers)<\/strong> was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1651. The fountain\u2019s four statues of river gods and goddesses represent the most important rivers of the continents where Christianity had spread: <strong>the Nile in Africa, Danube in Europe, the Ganges in Asia, and Rio de la Plata in the Americas.<\/strong> In the middle, there is a granite obelisk measuring 52 ft (16 m), which had originally been part of the Circus of Maxentius, found in the Appian Way Regional Park. It is fed by water from an ancient roman aqueduct<\/p>\n<p>The two other smaller fountains were designed by Giacomo della Porta, an apprentice of Michelangelo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelitalyexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Neptunes-fountain-Fontana-del-Nettuno-shutterstock_1228122703-by-Mistervlad-500.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelitalyexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Neptunes-fountain-Fontana-del-Nettuno-shutterstock_1228122703-by-Mistervlad-500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.travelitalyexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Neptunes-fountain-Fontana-del-Nettuno-shutterstock_1228122703-by-Mistervlad-500-300x205.jpg 300w\" alt=\"Neptune's Fountain, Piazza Navona, Rome\" width=\"500\" height=\"341\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Neptune\u2019s Fountain \u201cFontana del Nettuno\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Fontana del Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune)<\/strong> was created by Giacomo della Porta in 1574, but was not completed until 1878, when Antonio Della Bitta and Gregorio Zappal\u00e0 added sculptures of Nereids with cupids and horses, Neptune fighting with an octopus, sea monsters, dolphins and mermaids. The sculptures were added to balance and harmonize with the other two fountains in the Piazza.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelitalyexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fountain-of-the-Moor-Fontana-del-Moro-shutterstock_555500038-by-SvetlanaSF-500.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelitalyexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fountain-of-the-Moor-Fontana-del-Moro-shutterstock_555500038-by-SvetlanaSF-500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.travelitalyexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Fountain-of-the-Moor-Fontana-del-Moro-shutterstock_555500038-by-SvetlanaSF-500-300x200.jpg 300w\" alt=\"Fountain of the Moor, Piazza Navona, Rome\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fountain of the Moor \u201cFontana del Moro\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sculpted by Giacomo della Porta and later completed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the fountain, located on the southern side of the square, was initially called the \u201cSeashell Fountain\u201d because of the figure of a Moor standing in a conch shell. He is wrestling a dolphin and is surrounded by four Tritons.<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d0c2b2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"3d0c2b2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>This square exemplifies Rome.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The contrasts between the profane and the sublime are intriguing.&nbsp; In this square St Agnes was murdered for her spiritual abilities that threatened the male population. We know she stood for her higher consciousness, and as a martyr she was beheaded in a public execution in this square, although the priests said it was because she was a Christian, but she was never asked so we don&#8217;t know if that&#8217;s true.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/romesite.com\/images\/piazza-navona.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza Navona Rome\"><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 446px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/romesite.com\/images\/piazza_navona_rome.jpg\" alt=\"Piazza Navona\" width=\"446\" height=\"297\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sant\u2019Agnese Basilica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>A<\/b> basilica was built here in her honor. Legend has it, at 12 years old she was beheaded because it was illegal to be a Christian, but the truth was she performed miracles and her spiritual wisdom and sovereignty were more important to her than marrying any suiters and it angered them so much that she was forced to remove one of them. He just disappeared.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Sant &#8216;Agnese<\/strong><span data-processed=\"true\"><strong> Basilica<\/strong> at Piazza Navona<\/span>, is a stunning Baroque church known for its dramatic interior, frescoes and sculptures (refer below).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksinrome.com\/uploads\/2\/5\/1\/0\/25107996\/editor\/nave-church-of-sant-agnese-fuori-le-mura-rome.jpg?1645438008\" alt=\"The Church of Sant' Agnese fuori le Mura in Rome - Walks in Rome (Est. 2001)\" width=\"265\" height=\"353\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 152px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/4e\/Michelangelo-Christ.jpg\/250px-Michelangelo-Christ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"311\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michelangelo&#8217;s&#8217; Risen Christ&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 423px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.througheternity.com\/upload\/CONF83\/20190805\/santa-maria-sopra-minerva-carafa-chapel-tSa-730X490.jpg\" alt=\"Filippino Lippi\u2019s Magnificent Frescoes in Santa Maria Sopra Minerva\u2019s Carafa Chapel\" width=\"423\" height=\"284\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Filipino Bernini&#8217;s Frescoes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/6\/6c\/Santa_Maria_sopra_Minerva.jpg\" width=\"337\" height=\"240\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Santa Maria Sopra Minerva Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Santa Maria Sopra Minerva&#8221; means &#8220;Saint Mary above Minerva,&#8221; named because the Roman Catholic church was built over the ruins or foundations of an ancient temple dedicated to Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, warfare, and arts. It&#8217;s Rome&#8217;s only original Gothic church, famous for its stunning blue starry ceiling&nbsp;and where St Catherine of Siena is buried. It&#8217;s serving as a major Dominican order church.<\/p>\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Gothic<\/strong>&nbsp;nave, adorned with intricate details, leads the eye upward to a celestial blue ceiling adorned with stars, creating a heavenly atmosphere. Elegant chapels, each a treasure trove of religious art, flank the nave, housing masterpieces by renowned artists like Michelangelo and Bernini. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romecabs.com\/upload\/CONF99\/20240101\/Santa_maria_Sopra_Minerva_Saint_Catherine_Tomb_Rome_best_tours_from_Civitavecchia.jpg\" alt=\"Tomb of Saint Catherine of Siena Santa Maria Sopra Minerva Must See Church in Rome behind Pantheon\" width=\"394\" height=\"250\"><\/p>\n<p>The interior of the church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva is a captivating blend of architectural magnificence and artistic splendor.&nbsp; The contrast between the opulence within and the unassuming exterior adds to the awe-inspiring experience of this remarkable sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p>The high altar, a focal point of reverence, draws attention with its grandeur. As you explore, the harmonious fusion of sacred ambiance and artistic brilliance makes every corner of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage it encapsulates.<\/p>\n<p>The church houses the tomb of&nbsp;<strong>Saint Catherine of Siena<\/strong>, (1347\u20131380) who was an influential Italian mystic, political activist, and author who was declared a <strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Doctor of the Church<\/strong>. Despite having no formal education, Catherine&#8217;s reputation for holiness and wisdom attracted a large following and the attention of Church leaders. Saint Catherine is a co-patroness of Rome, Italy, and Europe, St. Catherine remains an inspirational figure for the ages.<\/p>\n<p>She fearlessly involved herself in the complex politics of her day, advocating for Church reform and peace among Italian city-states. She is best known for her efforts to return the Papacy from Avignon, France, to Rome and for her extensive theological writings.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"wFRxne_d,wFRxne_e,wFRxne_f\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=wFRxne_d\/TKHnVd;\" data-sae=\"\"> He Returned.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The reliquary of Saint Catherine can be viewed beneath the<strong>&nbsp;High Altar<\/strong>. Her tomb includes most of the body as her mummified head is in a reliquary in the church of Saint Dominic in Siena.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The marble tomb, adorned with an intricate depiction of the saint, her head resting on a cushion, is introduced by cherubic angels holding an inscription.&nbsp; Crafted in the fifteenth century and meticulously restored between 1999 and 2000, the marble tomb is a sanctified repository preserving the earthly remains of the saint, whose devotion to God and humanity left an indelible mark on the annals of Christian history.<\/p>\n<p>The interior of the church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva is a captivating blend of architectural magnificence and artistic splendor.&nbsp; The contrast between the opulence within and the unassuming exterior adds to the awe-inspiring experience of this remarkable sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3381 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Pantheon-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Pantheon-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Pantheon.jpg 303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/>The&nbsp;<strong>Gothic<\/strong>&nbsp;nave, adorned with intricate details, leads the eye<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9b\/Pantheon11111.jpg\/250px-Pantheon11111.jpg\">&nbsp;upward to a celestial blue ceiling adorned with stars, creating a heavenly atmosphere. Elegant chapels, each a treasure trove of religious art, flank the nave, housing masterpieces by renowned artists like Michelangelo and Bernini.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The high altar, a focal point of reverence, draws attention with its grandeur. As you explore, the harmonious fusion of sacred ambiance and artistic brilliance makes every corner of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage it encapsulates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Santa Maria Sopra Minerva<\/strong>&nbsp;stands as a hidden gem nestled behind the Pantheon, offering a profound journey through art and spirituality.<\/p>\n<p>Next, we&#8217;ll step inside the <strong>Pantheon,<\/strong> home to the world\u2019s largest unenforced concrete dome. There, you\u2019ll learn about the engineering skills of the ancient Romans and how they created this well-preserved temple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1024x768\/188244819.jpg?k=b769a6c8c0ec50478887e939aa5d0f8f4ab8830d7ea5f3f0acedb486c3652a1d&amp;o=\" alt=\"a hotel room with a large bed and a desk at Hotel Genova in Rome\" width=\"330\" height=\"220\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3374 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Genova-Hotel-Rome-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Genova-Hotel-Rome-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Genova-Hotel-Rome-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Au-Genova-Hotel-Rome.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/strong><strong>Rome &#8211; Genova <\/strong><strong>Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">This contemporary hotel is located in the <strong>Esquilino neighborhood of Rome<\/strong>. Guests enjoy the rooftop terrace, spacious rooms, and bar. Nearby you\u2019ll find <strong>Colosseum, the Basilica of Saint Praxedes,<\/strong> and several dining options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-title__SR_4n Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\"><strong>Overnight: Rome &#8211; Genova Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r3r:\">\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=2065989\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d6\/St_Peter%27s_Square%2C_Vatican_City_-_April_2007.jpg\/2560px-St_Peter%27s_Square%2C_Vatican_City_-_April_2007.jpg\" alt=\"St. Peter's Square as seen from the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, facing east towards Via della Conciliazione\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">After &#8211; Via della Conciliazione &#8211; Road to Reconciliation (&amp; to the Tiber River)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Day 14: August 14 &#8211; Friday<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Included meals: Breakfast, Celebration Dinner with Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2566\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2566\" style=\"width: 301px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2566 \" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Sistine-Chapel-1-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Sistine-Chapel-1-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Au-Sistine-Chapel-1.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Sistine Chaple<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Vatican Tour<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">We&#8217;ll take a guided tour inside Vatican City\u2014a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most sacred places in Christendom. On our visit to the Vatican, we&#8217;ll step inside the <strong>Vatican Museum<\/strong> and the <strong>Sistine Chapel,<\/strong> whose frescoed ceiling is arguably Michelangelo\u2019s greatest masterpiece. We&#8217;ll pay a visit to the enormous <strong>St. Peter\u2019s Basilica,<\/strong> the epicenter of the Roman Catholic faith. The artists who have contributed to its glory are some of the best Italy has ever known\u2014Bramante, Peruzzi, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Masterpieces await at every turn, from Bernini\u2019s magnificent bronze canopy to&nbsp;<strong>Michelangelo\u2019s Madonna della Pieta.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Via della Conciliazione &#8211; Road to Reconciliation<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 394px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/th.bing.com\/th\/id\/R.22c418569201bd8112558ec4e952efa8?rik=lV5A79%2bE5RTiJA&amp;riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.walksinrome.com%2fuploads%2f2%2f5%2f1%2f0%2f25107996%2fthe-spina-di-borgo-before-its-destruction-rome_orig.jpg&amp;ehk=aEb%2bRFw3EIHqYZTddQrk1n%2b6ReA9LY9kdxsrJGalMQ4%3d&amp;risl=&amp;pid=ImgRaw&amp;r=0\" alt=\"The Via della Conciliazione, Rome - Walks in Rome (Est. 2001)\" width=\"394\" height=\"249\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before &#8211; The Via della Conciliazione, Rome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In 1626, when <strong>St. Peters Basilica<\/strong> was completed, there were no structures in front of it, it was clear to the Tiber River according to the divine plan. The basilica was built in honor of the first Bishop of Rome who was to protect the &#8220;divine feminine waterway&#8221; according to the divine plan, with the flow of energy from the basilica to the waterway. It took the appearances of the Divine Mother to diplomatically remind the men of the &#8220;divine cloth&#8221; to unblock the divine pathway to the Tiber River so She could perform miracles with the flow of energy between the basilica and the river.&nbsp; They tried numerous fixes, such as the bridge connecting the Vatican to the river.&nbsp; Finally, they realized they needed to remove numerous structures that were blocking the energy flow as you can see in the before and after pictures, of the Via della Conciliazione.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Via della Conciliazione<\/strong> project opened up the flow of energy between the basilica and the river.&nbsp; It took 14 years, from 1936 to 1950, to build this road. The <strong>Via della Conciliazione<\/strong> is more than just a street; it is a symbol of diplomacy between the Vatican and the Divine Mother and freeing up the divine plan and the energy that had been block for more than 500 years. The roads creation marked the beginning of a whole new book in history.&nbsp; As you explore this iconic avenue, you are walking through a living testament to the power of diplomacy and freeing up of the divine energy impact on the river and landscape.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2796\" style=\"width: 471px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2796 \" src=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Au-Pieta-300x248.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"471\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Au-Pieta-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Au-Pieta-768x636.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carieliin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Au-Pieta.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pieta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">Please note: Backpacks aren\u2019t allowed in the Vatican, and shorts and sleeveless shirts are strictly prohibited. Due to closures of certain entrances and pathways, wait times may extend to several hours during busy travel months.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1024x768\/61085151.jpg?k=f30c8782c69d4afd4daa3285f8fa3d586ce03d95b06238a2862720ebc14e5089&amp;o=\" alt=\"a large building on a city street at night at Hotel Genova in Rome\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">We&#8217;ll enjoy the rest of our day at leisure and in the evening join our group for a <strong>celebration dinner.<\/strong> As you dine, you\u2019ll be treated to a multi-course, traditional Italian meal with a side of <strong>live music entertainment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r3r:\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p class=\"AccommodationCard_accommodation-card-title__SR_4n Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\"><strong>Overnight: Rome &#8211; Genova Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-9\">\n<hr>\n<h2 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Day 15: August 15 &#8211; Saturday<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"day-title-:R1snkvff9ubqraH1:-9\" class=\"Itinerary_day-section-title__ueUn5 Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Rome&#8217;s Airport<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an easy question for you to answered in 3 months, when you&#8217;ll be notified.&nbsp; &nbsp;What will your role be in Southern California, USA where Cariel&#8217;s Planetary Seat and community appear for her most benefit as the Most-High Divine Mother, the Most-High Sacred Magdeleine and Planetary President, etc., etc., etc. and for protecting Her &#8220;Bill of Rights&#8221; to exist on the planet in harmony with the rest of the world?<\/p>\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r43:\">\n<div>\n<h4 class=\"Itinerary_day-title__dDSv_ Text_style--heading-5__fzK9F Text_text__salSY\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Fights Leaving for your Destinations (Home?)<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Text_style--body-1__cHqut Text_text__salSY\">Included meal:&nbsp;Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)<\/p>\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__salSY Text_style--body-1__cHqut Markdown_markdown--body__aoloW\">Transfer to the airport for your flight&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Itinerary_day-by-day__zKVc1 Itinerary_day-by-day--expanded__mtJ9A\">\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC Itinerary_day--overnight__0FQQK\" aria-labelledby=\"day-extension-title-0\">\n<section class=\"Itinerary_day__IPTLC\" aria-labelledby=\":r47:\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown-wrapper__vq9CO\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdown__bT_w1\">\n<hr>\n<p>Tip:<\/p>\n<p>Bring European electric plug adapter for your USA appliances.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>*CTS Tours reserves the right to make changes to this tour\u2019s itinerary, <strong>Divine European Tour, <\/strong>that will be of benefit and will insure a successful completion of the tour.&nbsp; CTS Tours while follow it as best it can, with possible changes in the future, in hotels and the sequencing of events or additions or subtrations of events so it will run smoothly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>CTS Tours doesn\u2019t guarantee the accuracy of a hotel\u2019s description in their advertisement, however, currently, CTS is satisfied that it\u2019s done it\u2019s best to verify the information when possible. 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