Venice canals

The Sacred Heritage of Italy

Maulana Syed Mohammad Zaki Baqri

Maulana Syed Mohammad Zaki Baqri will be personally accompanying our group for the entire journey.

This is a rare opportunity to travel under the guidance of one of North America's most respected scholars — the founding member and resident 'Alim of the Council of Islamic Guidance since 1984, and a pillar of the Muslim community in the GTA since 1979.

Maulana Baqri has led seminars worldwide on Islam, the Prophets, and the Ahl al-Bayt. His presence transforms this tour into a truly once-in-a-lifetime spiritual experience.

  • Founding member, Council of Islamic Guidance — since 1984
  • Resident scholar & pillar of the GTA Muslim community since 1979
  • Lecturer worldwide on Islam, the Prophets & Ahl al-Bayt
  • Present with the group every single day of the journey
Day 1Rome Arrival
Day 2The Prophets
Day 3Vatican
Day 4–5Florence
Day 6–7Venice
Day 7Departure

✦ Maulana Syed Mohammad Zaki Baqri will be present with the group throughout this entire journey ✦

Your 7-Day Sacred Journey

Day-by-day, every moment handled.

Rome arrival

Day 1 · Rome

Arrival in the Eternal City.

Begin your sacred journey in the Eternal City. A private Vistaro transfer brings you from the airport to your hotel, followed by an evening visit to the Great Mosque of Rome — crowned with sixteen magnificent domes and the largest mosque in the Western world.

  • Private airport transfer to hotel
  • Visit to the Great Mosque of Rome — 16 domes
  • Welcome dinner with the group
  • Maulana Baqri present with the group
Roman Forum

Day 2 · Rome

In the footsteps of the Prophets.

A sacred day exploring Christian relics with deep meaning to Muslims. Walk through ancient Rome with reflection led by Maulana Baqri on the Prophets venerated in both traditions.

  • The cedar table from the Last Supper of Prophet Isa (AS)
  • The relic of Prophet Yahya (AS)
  • Roman Forum & Colosseum — ancient Rome at golden hour
  • Reflection led by Maulana Baqri
Vatican

Day 3 · Vatican

The Byzantine lineage of Lady Narjis Khatun.

Trace the Byzantine heritage of Lady Narjis Khatun, the mother of our 12th Imam. Skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel — masterpieces seen through the lens of Islamic history.

  • Skip-the-line Vatican Museums tour
  • Sistine Chapel & Stanze di Raffaello
  • Discussion of Lady Narjis Khatun's Byzantine roots
  • Reflections on the meeting of empires & faith
Florence Duomo

Day 4–5 · Florence

Where the Islamic Golden Age met the Renaissance.

Discover how Islamic science, mathematics, and art shaped the European Renaissance. From the Gates of Paradise to the Duomo, Florence reveals a story most travelers never hear.

  • Gates of Paradise — depicting Prophets Ibrahim, Yusuf, Musa (AS)
  • Florence Cathedral & Brunelleschi's dome
  • How Islamic learning shaped European art & science
  • Ponte Vecchio & Uffizi highlights
Venice Rialto Bridge

Day 6 · Venice

The Islamic gateway to Europe.

Venice was the bridge between the Ummah and the West — the meeting point of trade, ideas, and faith. Walk through the city that shaped centuries of Muslim-European exchange.

  • St. Mark's Square & Doge's Palace
  • Byzantine and Islamic motifs in Venetian architecture
  • Private gondola ride through the canals
  • Rialto Bridge & Grand Canal
Departure

Day 7 · Departure

Until next time.

A final group breakfast and farewell dinner with Maulana Baqri before your seamless airport transfer. You return home with a strengthened community, a closer connection to your faith, and memories that will last a lifetime.

  • Farewell breakfast with the group
  • Final reflection led by Maulana Baqri
  • Seamless airport transfer

What's Included

  • All ground transportation
  • Premium hotels (6 nights)
  • Daily halal breakfast
  • 4 group dinners
  • All guided tours & entrances
  • Private gondola in Venice
  • Vatican Museums skip-the-line
  • Maulana Baqri throughout
  • 24/7 on-trip support
  • A portion supports SABA

Per person · land cost

$1,999

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