Catholic heritage in Italy extends well beyond the Vatican. Discover the inspiring Catholic Italian icons of northern Italy. From Milan’s St. Ambrose to Turin’s St. John Bosco and Padua’s St. Anthony, you’ll collect memories and inspiration that will remain with you for life. Visit the Holy Shroud Museum in Turin and the Gothic Duomo in Milan, and marvel at the unique beauty of the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia. Discover the history of musical notes at the Abbey of Pomposa and admire in awe the early Christian works of art of the Byzantine era in Ravenna. Spend two full days in Rome, focusing on the Papal legacies. Attend the Papal Audience (subject to availability), visit the four major Basilicas of Rome, join Mass, and collect in prayer at many inspiring places of worship instilling a sense of solemnity and serenity. Enjoy a special treat as you visit the Papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo and its gardens, the perfect spot to meditate surrounded by beauty.

Ramada Plaza Milano

The Hotel Ramada Plaza is an innovative property boasting 167 spacious, soundproofed rooms. All rooms offer Free Wi-Fi and are equipped with air conditioning, wooden floors, hairdryer, satellite TV, kettle and a selection of teas and coffee. The two on site restaurants serve Italian and international cuisine for lunch and dinner and the hotel also offers a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The metro is 500 meters away which offers great links to Milan's main Cathedral.

Holiday Inn Corso Francia

A 130-room modern hotel with spacious common areas. There is a 24-hour mini-gym on site, an airy restaurant and a lobby bar. The old city center is a short ride away from the metro station located opposite the property and there is easy access to the main motorway. Turin Sandro Pertini Airport is only 25 km away.

Hotel NH Padova

NH Padova hotel (formerly known as NH Mantegna) is an easy walk from Padua's historic center, and just 900 meters from the city's main train station. The hotel itself is a modern affair that blends comfort with cutting-edge design. It was originally named after the painter Andrea Mantegna and is dotted with reproductions of his work. The hotel's 190 rooms are stylishly appointed and the in-house restaurant offers stunning city views and a daily breakfast buffet, as well as incredible food and wine from all over Italy with specialities from the local region. There's also a stylish lounge bar for late-night cocktails.

AC Marriott

This high quality urban hotel has 98 air-conditioned guest rooms, fully-equipped with a satellite TV, Free Wi-Fi, a minibar, hairdryer and exclusive amenities. The in-house restaurant offers menus combining modern dishes with the traditional Venetian cuisine and the AC Lounge Bar provides a wide range of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Guests can also enjoy the Fitness Center or relax in the shared Lounge. The Hotel is located just 30 minutes from Venice and Marco Polo Venice Airport, close to Padova's city center and the central train station.

NH Ravenna

Set in the historic center of the city close to the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and within walking distance of Ravenna's main attractions, this pleasant property boasts 84 guestrooms with modern furnishings and comforts including satellite TV, in-room safe, hair dryer, minibar, and free Wi-Fi. The property comes with a 24-hour bar and an informal restaurant featuring a wide selection of both traditional Italian cuisine and local specialties.

Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia

Ibis Styles Rome Aurelia with its colorful and joyful style features a restaurant serving healthy local specialties, a bar where happy hour with Italian aperitifs and cocktails can be enjoyed and a cozy garden. All 229 modern guest rooms are functionally equipped including air-conditioning, flat screen TV with international channels and Free high-speed Wi-Fi- internet access. Located in a quite area just a few miles from the Vatican Museums and St. Peter¿s Square & Basilica, a metro station is available within walking distance.