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REQUEST OUR FULLY CUSTOM, VIP FULL SUITE OF SERVICES FOR YOUR TRIP Available for: Families, groups of friends, religious organizations, philantthropic foundations, church & religious groups, Universities & High-Schools, and businesses or corporate groups. Contact us to begin a totally bespoke, extra-special, journey of a lifetime. Perfect for first-time travelers, for those looking to arrange a really special trip in honor of a special occasion, or for those who like to have the most flexibility, responsiveness, and options while they travel abroad. We are giving you all access to all the ingredients that make up the "SeeTheSaced" special sauce. Complete this form and we will get back to you with our proposals, forms, questions about budget, and to schedule our first call with you. Submit Thanks for submitting!

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ABOUT SEE THE SACRED Formerly Martyrian Journeys The New Home for Private & Customized Tours in Europe, Virtual Visits & Insta-Tours on Social Media. Martyrian Journeys, a sole proprietorship owned by me, Jill Alexy, has operated behind-the-scenes and by-referral-only for many years, sharing with you — visitors, pilgrims and patrons from all over the world — the most inspiring sacred beauty. Now, with the launch of SeeTheSacred, I and my new team of collaborating scholars, administrative professionals, and student-assistants are launching a new suite of travel and cultural offerings to bring the sacred to you. We believe in enhancing exchange. Enhancing culture and education. Enhancing the overall formation of travelers, students, pilgrims, corporate boards, philanthropists, and most of all, life-long learners. We also want to make you a witness to awe-inspiring, effective BEAUTY. On YouTube , Facebook and Instagram , you can explore insider videos and photos that will leave you with lasting impressions from our virtual and in-person visits. ABOUT JILL When I’m not in Rome working with Vatican donors or Vatican universities, I’m spending time with friends and colleagues in Italy, France, and North America, trying to make the cultural patrimony of the Catholic Church come to life! Years of experience in the travel, higher-education, social entrepreneurship, and philanthropic fields have given me a unique insight into how I can deliver a variety of cultural experiences that are unique, dynamic, educational, and exclusive. Come join us and witness how beauty is effective. Because travel, higher education, culture, and Catholic patrimony can inspire and guide you to help make the world a better place.

Home: Welcome What have you witnessed today? We want you to 'see the sacred' beauty in the world's most outstanding cultural sites CUSTOMIZE 1 IMMERSE 1 CUSTOMIZE IMMERSE 1 IMMERSE 2 IMMERSE 1 IMMERSE 3 ENJOY ENJOY CONNECT 1 IMMERSE 4 RECONNECT Join the Journey & be a witness to the beauty that unites us. Home: Events Home: Tour Packages 1 CUSTOMIZE Customize our unique take on cultural immersion – just for you! CUSTOMIZE Schedule your complimentary consultation to start customizing 2 IMMERSE Join Us & Immerse Yourself in The Journey IMMERSE Italy The Vatican Spain France ​ London Private Guided Tours & Activities Extra Help Advice or Trip Planning Assistance Virtual Visits & Free Online Resources All the Bells & Whistles- VIP Service ENJOY 3 ENJOY Living Like A Local with Your Friends & Family and our STS community CONNECT What’s Happening Next No upcoming events at the moment July 2023: Dolce Vita in Italy Discover Future Events Join the Journey Keep me updated on the latest, including travel promos for 2022 and beyond: Yes No Send free inspirational videos to my inbox: Yes No Submit Thanks for submitting! Recent Social Media Stream 4 RECONNECT Reach out to meet me in person, via email or on social media to stay connected or get involved

PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE PRICING The above is the price table for the private tours we offer. Special VIP upgrades or the ability to request cost-sharing among a small group are available upon request. Note that we will arrange ALL skip-the-line tickets or drivers or meals, or anything else necessary to complete your custom itinerary, but these expenses are an added cost. Expenses to Budget for While Traveling in: Rome Venice Florence Paris FAQ A brief sample of some standard costs to be aware of in Rome , Venice , Florence/Tuscany , and Paris : ROME COSTS Vatican Museums A standard, timed, reserved entrance to the Vatican Museums, with one loop on the Rome ORP Open Bus Tour: up to 50€ per adult Various VIP Upgrades (first-entrance, semi-private access, access to the gardens or special sections, all available upon request) Saint Peter's Basilica Basilica (required whisper radio sets): 1,50€ per person Cupola (Dome): 10€ per person Colosseum + Forum Timed entrance to the Ancient City, including Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum ('Parco Archeologico'): up to 50€ per person Transportation in Rome Golf-cart rental, with driver, for up to 7 persons for 2 hours: 250€ NCC Black Minivan at your disposal for up to 3 hours: 250€ Eating Out in Rome Fast lunch or light aperitivo (happy hour): 10-15€ per person Standard meal out for dinner at a local trattoria: 30-35€ per person VENICE COSTS Basilica di San Marco Timed entrance to St. Mark's Basilica 3euros per person Venice Church Pass A special pass including the entrance to all churches indicated on this page. 14euros per person ​ Transportation in Venice Private water taxi: 85euros per hour for a taxi that can accommodate up to 10 Vaporetto (water bus): 30euros per day for unlimited rides; 8euros each way Gondola: 90euros for a 30minute tourist ride during the day for up to 5 people, 110 euros at night time (from 7pm to 3am) Eating Out in Venice Fast lunch or light aperitivo (happy hour): 15-20euros per person Standard meal out for dinner at a local trattoria: 40euros per person FLORENCE COSTS Galleria Dell'Accademia (David Statue) Timed entrance to the Accademia Museum 16 euros per person Florence Ghiberti Pass Including the entrance to the Opera del Duomo Museum and the Baptistry. The monuments included in Ghiberti Pass can be visited within 3 calendar days from the date selected. 15 euros per person Galleria degli Uffizi Timed entrance to the Uffizi Museum 12 euros per person Florence Brunelleschi Pass The full Duomo complex experience! Including the entrance to the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Giotto's Bell Tower, Brunelleschi's Dome, the Opera del Duomo Museum and the ancient basilica of Santa Reparata. 30 euros per person Various Churches (ex: Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella, etc) Any one church can cost approximately 6-10€ per person to enter as a tourist Eating out in Florence Fast lunch or light aperitivo (happy hour): 10-15€ per person Standard meal out for dinner at a local trattoria: 30€ per person Wine Tasting & Tour: up t0 50€ per person Transportation in Tuscany NCC Black Minivan rental from Rome to Tuscany: 550-750€ each way NCC Black Minivan at your disposal for up to 3 hours: 250€ PARIS COSTS Louvre Timed entrance to the Louvre museum 17 euros per person Eiffel Tower Timed access to the Eiffel Tower 30 euros per person (up to the top) 15 euros per person (to the 2nd floor, using the lift) Musee d'Orsay Timed entrance to the Musée d'Orsay 16 euros per person Versailles Timed entrance to the chateau + access to the gardens 21 euros per person Ticket including the access to the whole estate 32 euros per person Eating out in Paris Fast lunch or light aperitivo (happy hour): 15-20€ per person Standard meal out for dinner at a local bistrot: 40€ per person Transportation in Paris City Bike Rental: 30 euros per day NCC Black Minivan at your disposal for up to 6 hours: 415 euros ​ Rome Venice Rome Costs Venice Costs Florence Costs Paris Costs Florence Paris FAQ HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN BE IN A PRIVATE GROUP? Private groups are for anywhere from 1-10 persons. If you would like to inquire about joining up with another private tour group so as to share the costs, or if your group has more than 10 people, please get in touch with us. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF A PRIVATE GUIDE OR TOP EXPERT? The prices are for the guide and itinerary support for a single tour ONLY. On this page, we have shared an idea of some of the usual costs required to complete an itinerary. These are an extra cost you will be expected to pay for, if your custom itinerary includes an entrance fee, transportation, or eating out. If you would like additional support services, or complete travel and itinerary planning and assistance, learn more about the full suite of services we offer here. SPECIAL ACCESS AND UNIQUE UPGRADES Any of the above tickets can be upgraded to allow for access to special (closed or reserved) sections of a museum or archeological site. There are also possibilities for semi-private or private access before or after hours. Finally, you can also join any one of the charitable support groups that support the preservation, restoration, and ongoing sharing of these incredible cultural resources. Any of these upgrades will allow for you to enjoy an enhanced or upgraded visiting experience. Please contact us if you want to splurge on and/or support these incredible immersive experiences. HOW DO WE PAY THE COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE OUR CUSTOM, PRIVATE ITINERARY? When we discuss with you on the phone or via email, and in your final custom itinerary pdf, we will make it clear which costs you will be responsible for paying onsite (usually in cash) yourself. For any tickets or arrangements that require prior booking, we will be happy to reserve and pay for these tickets on your behalf, after having already invoiced you for these costs and received your payments for such. Please note: most all museum and archeological sie entrance tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable once booked. This is not the policy of Martyrian nor SeetheSacred, but a policy put in place by the c cultural sites themselves. Thank you for understanding. HOW DO WE PAY IN USD (or currency other than €)? We will use the commercial bank conversion rate from € to $ (or any other currency of your choice) on the date of invoice. This converted charge is done for your additional convenience, and therefore your final costs will be invoiced in your local currency. FAQ

How to Book and Enjoy a Private Tour or Experience in 5 easy Steps: Step 1: Get in touch, and converse with us on email or text or phone to get started. We are happy to schedul a 10-15min call or rapid text exchange to review how we can best help you. Pay a deposit towards the cost of your custom experience. ​ This non-refundable deposit never expires, and is fully transferable, should you not be able to use it. Step 3: For private tours only, you will receive custom itinerary & invoice. Once approved and booked and paid, your private tour ittinerary is confirmed. For guests going further with STS, with extra help or trip planning or full services, we will embark on reviewing all your options and talking through your custom wishes. According to our special 90-60-30 action timeline you will receive revised, finalized, and pre-departure customized itinerary websites just for you, and we will walk you through the boking & payng process.. Once you approve the itinerary and payment schedules, you're off to the excitement (and none of the worry or hassle) of planning the Best.Experience.Ever. Step 5: At the appointed time, date and place, all that's left is to just show up for an incredible, fun and immersive experience of culture! At the end of your experience, we invite you to stay in touch with us and remain a beloved part of the SeeTheSacred family! Step 2: Get customizing! Our emails to you will review our processes and what we can offer you. ​ For just private tour options, we will email you a breakdown of options that fit what you are looking for, a draft and then final itinerary proposal all on our 90-60-30 planning window. ​ For bespoke extra help, or trip planning, or our full VIP services, we will schedule our first hour-long call and walk you through our intake and tailoring process to get you set up for success on your journey. Step 4: Get reminders & reconfirmations. One week prior to your tour, you will receive a reminder confirmation with all the *updated* and *fine logistical* details for your experience with us. You will always have the latest, and be well taken care of with SeeTheSared! COSTS + PRICES *Please note that the final cost of any one tour or suite of services will depend on the amount of time you spend touring, plus any additional elements needed to complete your experience. We will arrange any necessary expedited entrance tickets and transportation for you at an additional cost. ​ You can get an idea of final costs & prices here .

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