San Carlo Borromeo
and the Rito Ambrosiano
An Italian Adventure
April 20 - 30, 2012
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."
St. Augustine
- Friday, April 20
- 12:30 PM - Leave by bus from Portland for Logan Airport
3:00 PM - Arrival at airport and check in.
Boston - Dublin Aer Lingus Flight 136 - Lv. 6:20 PM
- Saturday, April 21
- Arrive Dublin - Ar. 5:25 AM
- Dublin - Milan Aer Lingus Flight 432 - Lv. 7:10 AM
- Arrive Milan-Linate - Ar. 10:40 AM
- Board our bus and go to Arona, birthplace of San Carlo Borromeo. Visit the 110' bronze statue of San Carlo, overlooking Lago Maggiore. Lunch at Trattoria Campagna, just outside of Arona. Brief visit, if desired, to the Rocca Borromeo on the transfer to Hotel Bologna in Varese. Rest of day free. Dinner on own.
- Sunday, April 22
- Breakfast at the hotel and then walk up the "Chapel Path" of the Sacro Monte. This path is an allegorical representation of the mysteries of the Rosary. Lunch on own and visit the monastery. Transfer by bus to Chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio in Legnano for the 5:30 mass in Latin using the the old Ambrosian Rite. Dinner on own or TBA.
- Monday, April 23
- Full day excursion, starting with a visit to Eremo Santa Catarina del Sasso. After lunch we will take a boat to the Borromeo Islands and Isola Bella in Lago Maggiore, home of the Borromeo family. Dinner in hotel.
- Tuesday, April 24
- Transfer to Como via Lugano. Trip up Monte Bre in Lugano. Lunch on own in Bre or at top of the funicular. Brief stop at the Church of San Giorgio in Castagnola. If there is interest, a side trip to Morcote on the way to Como. Dinner at Il Solito Posto or Osteria del Gallo. Overnight at Hotel Firenze in Como.
- Wednesday, April 25
- Morning walking tour of Como and its place in the history of the silk industry. Optional trip to Bellagio in the afternoon. Dinner on own. Overnight at Hotel Firenze.
- Thursday, April 26
- Day tour via Lugano and Cima di Porlezza, stop at Santuario Beata Vergine della Caravina and lunch at Ristoro del Pellegrino. Continue on to Menaggio. From Menaggio take either a lake trip back to Como or ride the bus and visit Villa Carlotta on the way back to Como. Dinner on own. Overnight at Hotel Firenze.
- Friday, April 27
- Transfer to Milano. Sightseeing tour in Milano in the morning. Visit the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio. Dinner at La Piola and overnight at Hotel Fenice in Milan.
- Saturday, April 28
- Morning free for shopping. Afternoon visit to Pinacoteca Ambrosiano and Galleria Vittoria Emanuele. Farewell dinner at a trattoria. Overnight at Hotel Fenice.
- Sunday, April 29
- Mass at Milan Cathedral. Tour of the cathedral and visit to the baptismal font in the crypt of the cathedral, where Saint Augustine was baptized. Remainder of afternoon free at your disposal, perhaps to see Leonardo's Last Supper in Santa Maria delle Grazie. Dinner on own. Overnight at Hotel Fenice.
- Monday, April 30
- Leave for Milan-Linate airport at 8:30 AM
Milan - Dublin Aer Lingus Flight 433 Lv. 11:20 AM
Arrive Dublin Ar. 12:50 PM
Dublin - Boston Aer Lingus Flight 137 Lv. 2:10 PM
Arrive Boston Ar. 4:10 PM
- Transfer by Concord Coach to Portland Ar. 8:00 PM
January, 2012
- "Buon giorno", to all those interested in the heritage of San Carlo Borromeo and the Rito Ambrosiano.
- Italy is synonymous with the Catholic Church with its rich history. The history of the Diocese of Milan, which also comprises a portion of southern Switzerland, has its own particular segment. It includes Saint Charles Borromeo, Saint Ambrose, two of its early archbishops, and a liturgy originating in the 3rd century referred to as the Rito Ambrosiano, or Milanese rite. This tour allows you an encounter with each of them and the influence of one on the other. In doing so we will also enjoy the "essence" of Italy: its people, its food, and its landscape. Whether it's the sacred nature of the Sacro Monte near Varese, the grandiose architecture of the Cathedral of Milan, the sparkle of Lago Maggiore, Lago Lugano, or Lago di Lario (better known as Lake Como), with the Alps as their background, or the "mysteries" embedded in the Milanese rite, this experience will remain etched in your memory.
- The itinerary above is a detailed outline of the tour. It is meant to give you an picture of what you will experience. One of the most important qualities which distinguishes an ALC Adventure from other travel experiences is our commitment to satisfy as many of those in the group for as much of the time as is possible. If you or your travel companion don't see something you would like to have added, let us know and we'll see whether we can accommodate your wishes, even if it happens during the tour.
- The cost of the eleven-day, nine night tour is $2595* per person, double occupancy. While finances and the final tour cost are always a factor, we have carefully considered all aspects of this itinerary so as to make the best use of your time. Even though it is tempting to choose the least expensive accommodations, ALC's belief is that it is far more important to optimize the value of both your time and your money spent during the tour. Centrally located hotels allow more freedom and less "in city" travel time, not to mention the convenience of the opportunity of a quick nap!
If there are any of you who might wish to extend your Adventure to visit Rome or Assisi, ALC can provide you with an itinerary and accommodations at an additional cost.
- If there is anything you need to discuss or inquire about, send me an e-mail at info@AdventuresinLanguage.com or contact me at 800-284-0252. In the meantime we sincerely hope this "preview" will better help you to make your decision..
Best regards,
Calvin Hooker, Director
- * Based on ten(10) participants. Departure taxes and fuel surcharges may range from $150 and $275.
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