Rizal's grand tour in Europe with Maximo Viola

After the publication of Noli, Rizal planned to visit the important places in Europe. Dr. Maximo Viola agreed to be his traveling companion. Rizal had received Paciano’s remittance of 1,000php which was forwarded by Juan Luna from Paris. He immediately paid Viola the sum of 300php which the latter kindly loaned so that the Noli could be printed. Having paid his debt, and with adequate funds in his pocket, he was ready to see Europe before returning to Calamba.