Venice and Milan – 2027 Experience

Venice, Padua, Verona and Milan | April 17–24, 2027

Travel and hotel arrangements

Guests are responsible for booking and paying for their own flights to Italy. Please send your arrival details to the organizers once your flight is booked.

When you arrive at Hotel Baglioni Luna in Venice, the organizers will take care of your hotel arrangements and the group’s planned transportation and itinerary from that point onward. If you would like help arranging transportation from the airport to the hotel, please contact the organizers in advance; assistance is available upon request.

Guests traveling from Rome to Venice with the group will take the scheduled train listed below:

Venice

Saturday, April 17 | Arrival and welcome dinner

Guests will arrive in Venice from Rome and from the United States. Please check in to the hotel by 4:00 PM.

For guests traveling from Rome:

• 8:00 AM — Early morning Mass at the Church of St. Patrick.
• 10:35 AM — Depart Roma Termini on the Frecciarossa train to Venice. Lunch will be served on board in Executive Class.
• 2:45 PM — Arrive in Venice; transfer to the hotel by private water taxi.

At Hotel Baglioni Luna:

• 6:00 PM — Aperitif.
• 6:45–8:45 PM — Welcome dinner at Santo Mare, at the hotel.

Sunday, April 18 | St. Mark’s and San Zaccaria

• 9:30 AM — Walk from the hotel to St. Mark’s Basilica. Arrive early for security and seating.
• 10:00–11:15 AM — Solemn Mass at St. Mark’s Basilica. Use the designated worship entrance and dress modestly.
• 11:15 AM–12:00 PM — Walk through St. Mark’s Square and along the waterfront.
• 12:00–2:00 PM — Lunch at Osteria Oliva Nera, Castello 3447. Sunday lunch service may end around 1:30 PM, so please arrive promptly.
• 2:00–3:00 PM — Visit San Zaccaria, the burial place of St. Zachary and home to notable paintings by Bellini.
• 3:30–4:30 PM — Optional visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, the Pala d’Oro and the Sacristy, subject to Sunday visitor hours.
• 6:00–7:00 PM — Gondola ride or private boat tour through the side canals. The Grand Canal is especially busy.
• 7:30 PM — Dinner; restaurant to be confirmed.

Monday, April 19 | Padua

• 9:00 AM — Depart from the hotel.
• 10:20 AM — Arrive at the Basilica of St. Anthony.
• 10:30–11:30 AM — Mass, followed by a visit to the tomb of St. Anthony and the sacred reliquaries.
• 11:30 AM — Transfer to the Abbey of Santa Giustina to visit the tomb of St. Luke the Evangelist.
• 12:00 PM — Lunch; location and timing to be confirmed.
• 3:00 PM — Visit the Scrovegni Chapel.
• 4:00 PM — Depart for Venice.
• 5:30 PM — Arrive at the hotel.
• 7:00 PM — Dinner; restaurant to be confirmed.

Tuesday, April 20 | San Rocco, the Frari and Dorsoduro

• 8:00 AM — Depart from the hotel.
• 9:00 AM — Mass at Santa Maria Formosa, followed by a walk over the Rialto Bridge toward Scuola Grande di San Rocco.
• 10:30–11:15 AM — Visit Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Campo San Rocco 3052.
• 11:15 AM–12:45 PM — Visit Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, about a three-minute walk away.
• 12:45–3:30 PM — Lunch and free time.
• 4:30 PM — Meet in the hotel lobby and walk toward Dorsoduro via the Accademia area and Zattere waterfront.
• 5:30–6:15 PM — Cicchetti and wine at a traditional bacaro along the San Trovaso canals.
• 6:15–7:00 PM — Walk along the Dorsoduro canals.
• 7:00 PM — Dinner at Ristorante Lineadombra, Dorsoduro 19, 30123 Venezia.

Verona and Milan

Wednesday, April 21 | Winery visit and transfer to Milan

• 8:30 AM — Check out and depart for Piazzale Roma.
• 9:15 AM — Board the bus to Verona.
• 11:15 AM — Mass at Cantina Marchesi Fumanelli.
• 12:00 PM — Winery tour, wine tasting and lunch (pranzo) at Cantina Marchesi Fumanelli.
• 3:00 PM — Transfer to Milan.
• 5:00 PM — Arrive at Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá and check in. The Milan stay is three nights, April 21–24.
• 7:00 PM — Dinner at Trattoria Milanese dal 1933, within walking distance of the hotel.

Thursday, April 22 | Milan

• 9:00 AM — Depart for the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio.
• 9:30 AM — Visit the basilica and pray at the relics of St. Ambrose and Saints Gervase and Protase.
• 9:45 AM — Mass at the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio.
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Visit Santa Maria delle Grazie and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
• 12:30 PM — Lunch at BEBEL.
• 3:00–5:00 PM — Visit the Duomo di Milano and its baptistry, where St. Augustine was baptized. Ambrosian Rite Mass is scheduled for 4:00 PM.
• 7:00 PM — Dinner at MARE.

Friday, April 23 | Pavia

• 9:00 AM — Depart from Milan.
• 10:00 AM — Arrive at San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro for Mass.
• 10:45–11:30 AM — Visit the basilica and the tomb of St. Augustine.
• 11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Transfer to Certosa di Pavia.
• 1:00–2:30 PM — Lunch at Cascina Moro.
• 2:45 PM — Return to Milan. Free afternoon.
• 6:30 PM — Depart for dinner.
• 7:00 PM — Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant or equivalent; restaurant to be confirmed.

Saturday, April 24 | Departure

Guests depart from Milan. Please arrange your own flight booking and payment. Contact the organizers in advance if you would like assistance arranging transportation from the hotel to the airport.

Dress Code

Please dress respectfully when visiting churches, basilicas and other religious sites. Many require both men and women to cover their shoulders. Knees should also be covered when practical. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for sightseeing.

Casual

• Jeans, slacks, casual dresses or skirts at or below the knee
• Tops that cover the shoulders
• Comfortable shoes, such as sneakers or sandals

Business casual

• Slacks, dresses or skirts at or below the knee
• Blouses or tops that cover the shoulders
• Optional jacket
• Comfortable casual shoes

Business or cocktail attire

• Men: Suit or blazer with slacks and a tie
• Women: Suit with pants or a skirt, or a dress at or below the knee
• More formal shoes