The Great Cathedrals Tour

For decades, the Samford A Cappella Choir has represented the best in choral music across the Southeast.  This acclaimed ensemble has toured in some of the most impressive venues in the world at the invitation of Presidents and international ambassadors.  Our most recent invitation will build on this legacy and take us to uncharted places.  We have been invited to return to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and continue to the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi and St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Rome this May.  In addition to these venerable concerts, we will sing at several other churches along the way as we carry a message of hope, excellence, and Christian service to France and Italy.  This will be an historic tour for our University and a rare opportunity for our students.

ITINERARY

Tuesday May 19 FLIGHT - Depart Atlanta

Wednesday May 20 ARRIVE IN PARIS-CHARTRES
Boat trip on the River Seine from the foot of the Eiffel Tower
In the late afternoon bus to Chartres

Thursday May 21 CHARTRES
Guided tour of Chartres Cathedral
4 pm-5:15 pm concert in Chartres Cathedral

Friday May 22 PARIS
Notre-Dame Cathedral
2 pm concert in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

Overnight train to Florence

Saturday May 23 TUSCANY
Monteriggioni and San Gimignano
3 pm concert at San Agostino, San Gimignano

Sunday May 24 FLORENCE
Walking tour of Florence with local guide
9 pm concert in St. James Church with “Spirit of the Living God Choir”

Monday May 25 SIENA-ASSISI
Walking tour of Siena with local guide
Grand Hotel Assisi

Tuesday May 26 ASSISI-ROME
St. Francis’ Basilica, Assisi
Sing 6 pm Mass in Basilica of St. Francis

Travel to Rome

Wednesday May 27 ROME
Colosseum and Palatine Hill
7 pm concert in Rome Baptist Church

Thursday May 28 ROME
Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica
5 pm Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome

Friday May 29 DEPARTURE
Arrive Home Friday evening