Loreto "Holy House" Private Day Tour from Rome with Lunch.
Description
Loreto is one of the most important sacred places for Catholic pilgrims in the Marches Region. Its history begins December 10, 1924, when the Sanctuary of the Holy House of the Virgin Mary was moved from Nazareth to its current site; this belief is supported by the research that recently has been carried out on the graffiti found inside this house. The sacred house (Santa Casa) has a very simple structure with three walls, each of them reaching the height of three meters, composed of sandstones and refined with a particular technique that was used in Palestine in the time of Jesus. This site is remarkable for its religious and spiritual values as well as for the artistic importance of its highly-decorated marble work. Pope Julius II commissioned Donato Bramante for the marble vestments.
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Itinerary
The splendid City of Loreto, tucked inside the countryside of the Marches Region, owes its fame to the Sanctuary where the Shrine of the Holy House of the Virgin Mary is preserved and venerated. It is a holy place defined by Pope John Paul II as “the true Marian heart of Christianity.” The sanctuary has been one of the most important pilgrimage sites for the Catholic faith for centuries, having been visited by approximately 200 saints and beatified persons, as well as by numerous Popes. According to ancient tradition, and today substantiated by historical and archaeological research, the Santa Casa is the house from Nazareth where the Virgin Mary was born, educated, and where she received the Annunciation. The house was composed of one room in masonry, with three walls in stone placed so as to enclose a rock cavern.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at 6:30 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code required: knees and shoulders must be covered
Reviews(8)
Excellent tour. Francesco our guide, Luis our driver and Cari our local guide were Excellent. Highly recommended. If you are a religious person, dont miss this opportunity.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Francesco, Luis, and Cari made your Loreto experience so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another meaningful tour.
Visiting the Holy House of Loreto was a beautiful gift. In inspite of the pourring rainy day. Led by Luis, the driver, Francisco, the co-pilot, we got there in a timely matter. We appreciated that we travel in the van was very comfortable and warm. Once we arrived, were Welcome by Gianluca, our tour guide, was passionate showing it attention to the details having deep understanding about the history of the House of Mary. As well each all the areas that stopped in the way. It is like he wanted to share oll what he knows with us. At any moment fe was not never in a hurry. Always gentle & paciente! Going to Loreto was like a wish come True with us.!
Thank you for your wonderful review — we’re so glad your visit to the Holy House of Loreto was meaningful and that both the journey and Gianluca’s guidance made the experience special. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon.
We start our journey from Rome to Loreto at 7am with our guide strut Francesco and our driver Sergey. The outbound trip was a little over 3 hours and back too. Already in Loreto, we were welcomed by Gianluca, who was our guide inside the Basilica. He guided us, showed and explained the legend of how the house of Nazareth where Jesus, Mary and Joseph lived was moved to Loreto. For my wife and I it was an unforgettable experience. I recommend the Rome Italy agency explore for excellent Service. And your guide Francesco. Thank you very much David
Muchas gracias por su apoyo, esperemos de vernos pronto!
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and knew all of the history. He took us on a trip through time and explained all of the events relating to the Holy House. He explained the creativity behind the aestetics of the Holy House. I would definitely do it again. If you are staying in Loreto this company does tours as well.
Thank you so much for your review, it was a pleasure being a part of your tour; we hope to be part of your future experiences.
To see the walls of the house of the Blessed Virgin Mary is rare opportunity and is a gift. Juliana our tour guide did an excellent job showing us around. I highly recommend that you ask for her when you do this tour.
Hello Joe, thank you so much for your review, it was a pleasure being a part of your tour; we hope to be part of your future experiences.
Good morning. A sanctuary very well frescoed and rich in history located on a hill. We were there during unguided tour hours... too bad .. would have been very interesting .. very pleasant cmq... accessible to all ..
Grazie per la Sua recensione!
It inspires PEACE and serenity, a highly suggestive place full of faith, Our Lady inspires so much serenity and the place (especially the house) pushes to be better
Grazie per la Sua recensione!
By visiting the sanctuary Santa Casa de Maria, I was able to live with greater intensity my Marian devotion. Mta faith and peace!
Obrigado pela sua crítica!
