10 Days Pilgrimage to Italy

Upon arrival in Rome, our guide and driver will greet us at the airport and transfer us to our hotel. After check-in, we have time to settle in and prepare for the days of pilgrimage ahead. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

This morning we begin our pilgrimage with the Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV, subject to the Holy Father’s schedule. Following the audience, we visit the breathtaking St. Peter’s Basilica, the heart of the Vatican, to pray at the tomb of St. Peter. We continue with a city tour of Rome, visiting some of the Eternal City’s most important historic landmarks, including the Colosseum, the magnificent ancient amphitheater and one of Rome’s most recognizable landmarks. We continue through the historic center, taking time for prayer and reflection. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Today we visit the great basilicas of Rome. We begin with the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the oldest and most important Marian churches in Rome. We continue to the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of Rome, and the nearby Scala Sancta, traditionally associated with the Passion of Christ. We then visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, built over the tomb of St. Paul the Apostle. Throughout the day, we have opportunities for prayer and reflection at these sacred places. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

We depart Rome and travel to Florence, the beautiful capital of Tuscany and a city renowned for its extraordinary Christian art and heritage. We visit the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, known as the Duomo, and the Basilica of Santa Croce, where many prominent figures of Italian history are buried. We then continue to Pisa, where we visit the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Baptistery of St. John, and the celebrated Leaning Tower. Dinner and overnight in Pisa.

Today, we depart for Siena, a beautiful medieval city closely associated with St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church and patroness of Europe. We visit the magnificent Cathedral of Siena and the Basilica of San Domenico, where the relics of St. Catherine are venerated. We also have time to walk through Piazza del Campo, the historic heart of Siena. We then continue to Perugia, a historic Umbrian city known for its beautiful churches and medieval character. We visit the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. We will have time for prayer and reflection before returning to our hotel. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we continue to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare. We visit the Basilica of St. Francis, where St. Francis is buried, and take time to reflect on his life and spiritual legacy. We continue to the Basilica of St. Clare, where the relics of St. Clare are venerated. We also visit San Damiano, the place where St. Francis received the call to rebuild the Church and where St. Clare spent much of her life. Time will be available for prayer and personal reflection in this beautiful pilgrimage town. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.

After breakfast, we depart Assisi and return to Rome. Upon arrival, we continue our pilgrimage with a visit to Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most beautiful historic squares. We continue to the Pantheon and the nearby Trevi Fountain, taking in the beauty and history of the Eternal City. We then check into our hotel before gathering for dinner. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

After breakfast, we continue our time in Rome with a visit to Piazza di Spagna. The afternoon will be free for shopping. In the evening, we gather for our farewell dinner, giving thanks for the blessings and memories of our pilgrimage. Overnight in Rome.

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our international flight home. We depart Italy carrying with us the blessings and memories of our pilgrimage. This concludes our pilgrimage and services. Thank you for traveling with Holy Travel.