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Listed below are the upcoming Churches/Monasteries tours. Those with specific dates appear at the top; the remaining are available year-round and are sorted by main country visited. Click on the name of the tour to see full details and inquire about availability. (Would you like to advertise your tour in this directory? Please see our tour submission page.)
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In the Footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi A ten-day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, lead by Sister Mary Jo Chaves, a Franciscan scholar, who is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator at the Franciscan Spiritual Center in Milwaukie, Oregon. We will visit sites that were significant in the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare, such as the Basilica of St. Clare, San Damiano, La Verna, Greccio, and the Vatican. As pilgrims, we will reflect together on our experiences as we build community in our group. More details |
Italy | Assisi; Rome |
10 days | $3299 from Portland, OR ($2499 ground only in Italy) | March 4-15, 2010 | · Churches/Monasteries · Catholic · Christian |
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Ancient and Holy in Italy Comprehensive Eastern Christian pilgrimage/ historical tour of Italy from Venice to Bari. More details |
Italy | 13-14 days | $3000-3600 | June 15-28, 2009 | · Orthodox · Churches/Monasteries |
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The Shrines of Italy See Padre Pio's body which is still on display! See other wonderful cities such as Rome, Monte Cassino, San Giovanni, Lanciano, Loreto, Sienna & Assisi More details |
Italy | 9 days | $3599 all inclusive from NY | August 24-September 2, 2009 | · Catholic · Churches/Monasteries · Christian |
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The Shrines of Italy See Padre Pio's body which is still on display! See other wonderful cities such as Rome, Monte Cassino, San Giovanni, Lanciano, Loreto, Siena & Assisi More details |
Italy | San Giovanni Rotondo | 9 days | $3399 all-inclusive from NY | September 21-30, 2009 | · Catholic · Churches/Monasteries · Christian |
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Fatima, Lisbon, Spain and Lourdes See the magnificent cities of Santarem, Fatima, Lisbon, Salamanca, Avila, Burgos, Loyola & Lourdes. Walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette and join the candlelight processions! More details |
Portugal; Spain; France |
Fatima; Lourdes |
9 days | $3199 all-inclusive from NY | September 13-22, 2009 | · Catholic · Churches/Monasteries · Christian |
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Fatima, Lisbon, Spain and Lourdes See the magnificent cities of Santarem, Fatima, Lisbon, Salamanca, Avila, Burgos, Loyola & Lourdes. Walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette and join the candlelight processions! More details |
Portugal; Spain; France |
9 days | $2999 all-inclusive from NY | September 27-October 6, 2009 | · Catholic · Churches/Monasteries · Christian |
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The Holy Family Journey to Egypt Follow the steps of Holy Family in the Holy Journey to Egypt. More details |
Egypt | 14-15 days | €750-850 | All year | · Biblical · Churches/Monasteries |
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Private Tour: St Simeon's Monastery The monastery was given the name St Simeon by archaeologists and travelers, but earlier Arabic and Coptic sources called it Anba Hatre (Hidra, Hadri, Hadra), after an anchorite who was consecrated a bishop of Syene (now Aswan) by Patriarch Theophilus (385-... More details |
Egypt | Aswan | 3.5 hours | $36 | All year | · Churches/Monasteries · Orthodox |
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Private Tour: St Catherine's Monastery Situated at the base of the mountain where Moses received the ten commandments, St Catherine's Monastery is one of the most famous in the world. Built between 527 and 565 AD, it is believed to be built around Moses' Burning Bush. The Monastery is named aft... More details |
Egypt | Sharm el-Sheikh | 11.5 hours | $76 | All year | · Churches/Monasteries · Orthodox |
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Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra The Hanging Church is built into the walls of the water gate of the Roman fortress and is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is one of Cairo's most beautiful churches. Continue to the Monastery and Church of St ... More details |
Egypt | Cairo | 3 hours | $26 | All year | · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries · Orthodox |
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Anglican Cathedrals The Anglican Cathedrals are magnificent medieval structures of noble architecture and breathtaking beauty. The choral tradition is centuries old with superb choirs. Choral Evensong will be attended. More details |
England | 1-14 days | £300-4500 | All year | · Churches/Monasteries · Art/Architecture |
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Old Albi Town and Cathedral by Minivan Upon arrival in the city, walking tour in the old medieval town and discover the birthplaces of Henri de Toulouse Lautrec and of Lapeyrouse. Then walk to the imposing cathedral, a unique example of southern gothic architecture. The cathedral still possesse... More details |
France | Toulouse | 6 hrs | $88.45 | All year | · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries · Historical |
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2-Day Mont St Michel and Chateaux Country Tour from Paris Ascend Mont st Michel as far as the Abbey and enjoy a guided visit before embarking on an adventure of your own with some allocated free time to explore the mount and villages. You will also enjoy guided visits of Chateau of Langeais and Chateau de Chambor... More details |
France | Paris | 2 days | $443.52 | All year | · Sightseeing · Castle · Churches/Monasteries |
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Paris Walking Tour - Da Vinci Code The tour begins at the famous Hotel Ritz, where the novel opens with Robert Langdon fast asleep. Walk through the Jardin des Tuileries and enjoy the beautiful gardens as we enlighten you to a few of the author's liberties taken in the writing of this book.... More details |
France | Paris | $25.27 | All year | · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries |
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Chartres, Chevreuse Valley and Versailles Apartments by Minivan You will begin your discovery tour of the city by an audio-guided visit of the Cathedral. Chartres Cathedral was partly built starting in 1145 and then reconstructed over a 26 year period after the fire of 1194. It marks the high point of French Gothic art... More details |
France | Paris | 10 hours | $204.7 | All year | · Sightseeing · Art/Architecture · Churches/Monasteries |
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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip The drive from Paris to Normandy takes you through the picturesque French countryside to Mont Saint Michel, a major cultural and pilgrimage center during the Middle Ages. At Mont Saint Michel you'll be taken on a guided tour of the abbey to discover the hi... More details |
France | Paris | 14 hours | $179.44 | All year | · Churches/Monasteries · Art/Architecture |
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Ettal Monastery and Zugspitze Day Tour from Munich Departing Munich at 10:15am, you start your day with a visit to Ettal Monastery. Here you can get a glimpse of the lives of the Benedictine monks living at the monastery. Building of the monastery began in 1330 and due to the dedication and hard work of th... More details |
Germany | Munich | 8 hours | $112.46 | All year | · Churches/Monasteries |
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3-Day Tour to Delphi and Meteora from Athens Famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was at the heart of the classical Greek world, and considered the center of the earth and the universe. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful area of mainland Greece, and its mona... More details |
Greece | Athens | 3 days / 2 nights | $351.28 | All year | · Archaeological · Historical · Churches/Monasteries |
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2-Day Tour to Meteora from Athens Your overnight tour to Meteora takes you through Levadia and Arachova to Delphi, where you have a 1.5-hour stop. After a drive through the central towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala, crossing the Thessalian plain, you'll spend the night in Kalambaka. Nex... More details |
Greece | Athens | 2 days / 1 night | $194.59 | All year | · Churches/Monasteries · Orthodox |
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Exclusive: Private Viewing of Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums Seeing the Vatican's galleries when they are closed to the general public is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tickets are limited and each group will consist of 20 people maximum with your own guide - and are only available through Viator.The Sistine ... More details |
Italy | Rome | $251.46 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Churches/Monasteries · Catholic |
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Pisa and the Leaning Tower Half-Day Trip from Florence After a panoramic drive through the Tuscan countryside, you'll drive along the embankment lining the River Arno into Pisa. Your visit begins with a guided visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa (exterior visit). This masterp... More details |
Italy | Florence | 5.5 hours | $50.54 | All year | · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries |
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Half-Day Walking Tour On your morning or afternoon guided walking tour of Christian Rome's most inspirational sites, you'll explore the world's smallest country, its largest church and an impressive collection of fine art. A highlight of the tour is the famous Sistine Chapel... More details |
Italy | Rome | $37.91 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries |
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour To start your morning tour of the Vatican Museums, you'll take a coach tour across Rome. Your city tour includes a live commentary and offers a brief introduction to Rome as you travel by bus to Vatican City. Highlights en route include Piazza della Rep... More details |
Italy | Rome | $73.29 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries |
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Walking Tour including Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms and St Peter's Your knowledgeable guide will escort you into the Vatican Museums to explore the world's most extensive collection of art. Brilliantly decorated and lined with masterpieces, the museums are brimming with treasures and history. Your guide will lead you thro... More details |
Italy | Rome | $65.71 | All year | · Art/Architecture · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries |
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Teotihuacan Pyramids and Shrine of Guadalupe Few cities in the world have been considered worthy of being inhabited by Gods but Teotihuacan is such a city. Thousands of years of civilization, which today can still be felt along its wide avenues projecting out towards the cardinal points of the univer... More details |
Mexico | Mexico City | $43.99 | All year | · Temple · Archaeological · Churches/Monasteries |
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Private Tour: Fatima Sightseeing On the 13th of May of 1917 the Apparitions of Our Lady to the three little children (Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco) transformed what was once just a little town into one of the most important religious sites in the World! This tour will allow you to discove... More details |
Portugal | Lisbon | 4.5 hours | $71.61 | All year | · Catholic · Churches/Monasteries |
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Fatima and the Sanctuary Basilica Day Trip from Lisbon The tour includes a visit to the Sanctuary Basilica, a place of worship for more than four million pilgrims each year. It is here you will find the tombstones of Jacinta and Francisco, two of the shepherd children who claimed to have seen an apparition of ... More details |
Portugal | Lisbon | 4 hours | $74.55 | All year | · Catholic · Churches/Monasteries |
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El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo El Real was built by King Philip II to house the remains of his parents, Charles I and Isabella of Portugal. The austere Renaissance complex combines a palace and monastery, and features a wonderful collection of art. ... More details |
Spain | Madrid | $63.18 | All year | · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries |
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Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona After driving through picturesque little villages you will arrive at the incomparable setting of the craggy mountain of Montserrat, which rises majestically up from the plain to 4,051 feet (1,235 meters) and has spectacular views. The Royal Basilica of ... More details |
Spain | Barcelona | $66.97 | All year | · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries · Catholic |
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Avila and Segovia Day Trip from Madrid On your day trip from Madrid, you'll stop at hilltop Los Cuatro Postes to admire superb panoramic views before visiting Avila's San Vicente Basilica. Tour also includes a visit to Avila's cathedral. Ancient hill-top Avila has been declared a Unesco "He... More details |
Spain | Madrid | $78.34 | All year | · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries |
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4-Day Spain Tour: Cordoba, Seville and Granada from Madrid Departing Madrid, you'll travel through the legendary country of Don Quixote to reach Cordoba. Your city tour of Cordoba's mosque, synagogue and Jewish quarter will reveal a beautiful network of streets, alleys, squares and whitewashed courtyards, reflecti... More details |
Spain | Madrid | 4 days / 3 night | $503.23 | All year | · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries · Castle |
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Private Overnight Tour to Cappadocia Dotted with fairy chimneys and underground dwellings, Cappadocia offers you an unforgettable experience in a truly unique land.Day 01: Kayseri - Cappadocia (lunch and dinner included) Arrive in Kayseri Airport or commence tour from a Cappadocia hotel. Enjo... More details |
Turkey | Urgup | 2 days / 1 night | $406.25 | All year | · Sightseeing · Churches/Monasteries · Orthodox |
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