Discover the splendor of Bavaria 's heritage, tracing its history to Roman times. The Beauty of Bavaria has attracted the faithful for centuries. Let's rediscover it through the eyes if Pope Benedict XVI.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
Airfare: Round-trip flights from New York area airport with airport transfers
Accommodations: 5 nights in superior tourist class hotels
Meals: Breakfasts daily plus 5 dinners
Sightseeing:
Visit the Pope's birthplace in Marktl, school in Traunstein, Cathedral and Basilica of St. Anna, Regensburg, home of the Ratzinger family Enjoy a tour of Munich and Altotting
Also Included: Daily Mass, professional tour escort, porterage
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Munich : Retracing the footsteps of Pope Benedict, we arrive in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. It is in Munich that Pope Benedict XVI studied at the Catholic University, was consecrated a Bishop, then nominated a Cardinal in the Church of Our Lady. We visit the Church of St. Martin; Neukirchen beim hl. Blut, where as a young priest, his ministry began. Drive to Marienplatz, with the Old and New Town Hall, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Dinner and overnight in Munich. (B, D)
Day 3
Altotting
Altotting : After breakfast, drive to Marktl, a small town nestled sleepily along the river. It is the Pope's birthplace. Stop at the museum and church of St. Oswald, housing his baptismal font. Continue to Aschau au am Inn where the Pope lived while attending primary school and received his First Holy Communion. Drive to Traunstein, where the Pope attended St. Michael's School and celebrated his first Mass. Drive to Altotting, a pilgrim site since the 8th century. Here we visit the Shrine of Our Lady, the Chapel of Mercy, St. Konrad Church, and the Basilica of St. Anna. Dinner and overnight in Altotting. (B, D)
Day 4
Altotting
Altotting : After breakfast, we sail Lake Chiemsee flowing between Rosenheim and Salzburg, to visit the royal buildings at Herrenchiemsee and the Frauenchiemsee Monastery. Return to Altotting for some time to relax, revisit the Shrines on our own or shop before dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 5
Regensburg
Regensburg : Depart for Freising after breakfast. Pope Benedict XVI studied, became Bishop of the Archdiocese and in Freising, was ordained into the priesthood in the Cathedral of St. Korbinian. The Pope also served as a professor at the Theological University. Stop in Regensburg-Pentling to see the home of the Ratzinger family. Dinner and overnight in Regensburg. (B, D)
Day 6
Regensburg
Regensburg : After breakfast we enjoy a tour of this very beautiful city with buildings dating to Roman and Medieval times. Our first stop is the famous gothic-style Cathedral where George Ratzinger, the Pope's brother, was a bandmaster for the Regensburger Domspatzen. We visit the University of Regensburg, where the Pope taught as a professor. Dinner and overnight in Regensburg. (B, D)
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