What's Included

  • All Inclusive Pricing
  • First Class Hotels
  • Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
  • Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
  • International Airfare
  • Entrance and Program Fees
  • Guided Tours
  • Overseas Airport Transfers
  • Administrative Fee
  • Hotel Gratuities
  • Select Meals on Itinerary

Additional Baggage and Optional fees may apply.


Daily Itinerary

Day 1 July 27 - Depart the USA

Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on your international flight.

Day 2 July 28 – Arrive in Rome

Arrive in Rome today and enjoy a visit to the Forum and the Colosseum, once the heart of ancient Rome and a place of martyrdom for the early saints. Explore the romance of Rome as you stop at the famous Trevi Fountain. Legend says those who toss a coin into the fountain will one day return to Rome to toss another into the waters of Trevi. Check into your Rome hotel for your overnight stay. Enjoy dinner in a nearby restaurant. (B, D)

Day 3 July 29 – Vatican City

Enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican’s Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Built by connecting portions of the old papal residence with newer structures, the museum houses a world-renowned collection of art and antiquities. Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel between 1508 and 1512, and later painted The Last Judgment between 1535 and 1541 for Popes Clement VII and Paul III. The primary function of the chapel is the Papal Conclave, providing the place where the College of Cardinals of the church gathers to elect a new pope. Then, walk through St. Peter’s Basilica and celebrate Mass here. The present structure, completed in 1590, was built over the Byzantine and Middle Ages structures that marked the tomb of Saint Peter. There are more than 100 tombs within the basilica, including, most recently, Saint John Paul II. Finish the day at the Pantheon, built by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC to 14 AD). Emperor Hadrian rebuilt it around 126 AD. The building was given to Pope Boniface IV, who converted it into a church - Saint Mary and the Martyrs (Santa Maria Rotunda). Mass continues to be celebrated here. (B)

Day 4 July 30 – Youth Events

Gather with youth from around the world in celebration at today’s events. (B)

Day 5 July 31 – Youth Events

Gather with youth from around the world in celebration at today’s events. (B)

Day 6 August 1 – Youth Events

Gather with youth from around the world in celebration at today’s events. (B)

Day 7 August 2 – Youth Events

Gather with youth from around the world in celebration at today’s events. (B)

Day 8 August 3 – Pompeii

After attending the closing Mass this morning, travel to Naples. Enjoy a tour of the spectacular ruins in Pompeii, which were covered by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The city remained buried and undiscovered for almost 1,500 years until excavation began in 1748. These excavations continue today and provide insight into life during the Roman Empire. Check into your hotel in Naples for your overnight stay”. (B, D)

Day 9 August 4 – Return to the USA

Transfer to the airport in Naples this morning for your return flight to the USA.

Enhance Your Journey

Italy Pre- Tour Starting from $1200

JULY 24-28, 2025 | STARTING AT $1,200

Pre- Day 1, July 24 – Depart the USA

Your Italian adventure begins as you depart the USA on your
international flight.

Pre-Day 2, July 25 – Arrive in Milan (Turin)
Your guide will greet you and escort you to your motorcoach
for your drive through the countryside to Turin (Torino). Enjoy
a tour of Turin today, including a stop at the Palatine Gate
from the Roman Times. You walk through the cathedral where
the Shroud of Turin is kept in the Chapel of the Holy Shroud.
Check into your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay. (D)

Pre-Day 3, July 26 – Sienna
This morning, enjoy the Tuscan countryside as your journey
to beautiful Siena, which is built across several hills and
valleys. The focal point of the city is the shell-shaped town
square, which is both a meeting place and a marketplace.
Visit the Basilica San Domenica and learn about Saint Catherine
of Siena. A famous theologian who worked to bring
back the papacy of Gregory XI to Rome and to bring peace to
the warring Italian city-states. Saint Catherine is believed to
have had miraculous visions and felt herself to be united in
marriage to Christ. Arrive in Assisi and check into your hotel
for dinner and your overnight stay. (B, D)

Day 1, July 27 – Assisi
This morning, wake up to the atmospheric sounds of chapel
bells, cobblestone footsteps and a tangible spirit of St. Francis
preserved within the walls of this holy town. In the morning,
you will visit the lower city. The Basilica of St. Mary of the
Angels stands at the foot of the hill of Assisi over the Porziuncola
- Saint Francis’ Church given to him by the Benedictine
monks. The Church and Convent of St. Damiano is where, in
1205, St. Francis received his calling to “Rebuild My Church.”
St. Claire would later lead her Order of the Poor Ladies from
here until her death in 1253. You will have time for private
devotion and leisure before returning to your hotel for your
overnight stay. Dinner is on your own tonight. (B, D)

Day 2, July 28 – Assisi 
After breakfast, you will walk to the Papal Basilica of St Francis,
the mother church of the Franciscan Order and burial
place of St Francis. This Basilica, which was begun in 1228, is
built on the side of a hill and comprises an Upper and Lower
church. These are decorated with numerous frescoes by
late medieval painters, including Giotto. Celebrate Mass here.
Continue your guided pilgrimage of the town’s highlights featuring
the Basilica of St. Clare, where you can kneel before
the famous crucifix from which Jesus spoke to St Francis.
This afternoon, travel to Rome and enjoy a visit to the Forum
and the Colosseum, once the heart of ancient Rome and a
place of martyrdom for the early saints. Explore the romance
of Rome as you stop at the famous Trevi Fountain. Legend
says those who toss a coin into the fountain will one day return
to Rome to toss another into the waters of Trevi. Check
into your Rome hotel for your overnight stay. (B, D)

Departure Dates

  1. Sunday, July 27, 2025
    From $4499
Tour: XI25 Code: J