TRIP SUMMARY:

This is a unique pilgrimage, taking us back to the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to experience the splendor of imperial and contemporary Vienna, the magnificent abbeys and monasteries of lower Austria and the charm of Budapest, the Empire’s second capital. In addition, we will visit places associated with famous Catholic saints and churchmen of the church including St. Leopold, St. Coloman, Cardinal Joseph Mindszenty of Hungary and Blessed Mark d’Aviano.

TRIP DETAILS:

-Per Person

-October 21-22, 2010

 

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

HUNGARY

Our pilgrimage begins in Budapest, the capital or Hungary and the second capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

 

ABBEYS AND MONASTERIES OF LOWER AUSTRIA

The highlight of our pilgrimage will be visits to several of Austria's many fine monasteries. All are located within an hour's drive of Vienna. Monasteries we will visit:

-Stift Klosterneuburg

-Heiligenkreuz

-Melk

-Gottweig

 

VIENNA

In the capital of Austria, we will experience the baroque splendor of imperial and contemporary Vienna.