Jubilee of Young People Pilgrimage to Rome | July 26, 2025

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
Administrative Fee
Hotel Gratuities
Select Meals on Itinerary

Additional Baggage and Optional fees may apply.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 July 26 - Depart the USA

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

Day 2 July 27 – 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 28 – 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, D)

Day 4 July 29 – Pilgrimage Churches

This morning begins another day of pilgrimage at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. The present structure stands over the place where Constantine built the first church, which is over Saint Paul’s grave. The church features a portrait of every pope who has served the church, with the face of Pope Francis I illuminated as the present pontiff. Step beneath the surface into the Catacombs of Callixtus, built along the Appian Way. Here, 16 popes from the 2nd through 4th centuries were interred, though they have been removed to various churches over the centuries. San Sebastian Outside the Walls is another of the seven pilgrimage churches built over the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian. The remains of Peter and Paul were temporarily protected here during the Valerian Persecution of 258. Our seventh and final pilgrimage stop is the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. Saint Helena brought Passion relics here, and the floor was covered with soil from Jerusalem. Relics here include the index finger of Thomas that touched the wounds of Christ after His resurrection and a piece of the Good Thief’s Cross. Those who want to complete the seven-church pilgrimage as declared by Saint John Paul II in 2000 can continue with one more stop at the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love. Here, a pilgrim pursued by dogs appealed to Our Lady and she intervened for his safety. Pilgrims began to frequent the site and a chapel was built here in 1745. Celebrate Mass in one of the churches. Participate with youth from around the world in the opening mass this evening. (B, D)

Day 5 July 30 – Youth Events

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

Day 6 July 31 – Youth Events

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

Day 7 August 1 – Youth Events

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

Day 8 August 2 – Youth Events

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

Day 9 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 10 August 4 – Return to the USA or Enjoy the Extension

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

Enhance Your Journey

Italy Pre- Tour Starting from $0

5-DAY ITINERARY

Pre- Day 1, July 23 – Depart the USA
Your Italian adventure begins as you depart the USA on your
international flight.

Pre-Day 2, July 24 – 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 25 – 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 26 – 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 27 – 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)

Amalfi Coast Post-Tour Starting from $0

4-DAY ITINERARY

Day 10, August 4 – Sorrento
Travel to Castel Gandolfo, the pope’s summer residence.
The Romans also preferred this area in the summer to get
out of the heat. Enjoy the incredible beauty of this region
as your bus travels to Sorrento. You will be in awe of the
dramatic cliff-top drive that leads to your hotel. During your
three-night stay, you’ll have time to discover the colorful
ambiance of this delightful town and enjoy the view of Mt.
Vesuvius. Check into your hotel in Sorrento. (B, D)

Day 11, August 5 – Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s finest! You will be enchanted
by the rich hues of the blue-green sea, the tiny
mystical islands and the pastel-colored cottages gathered
around tiny harbors! Have your camera ready to capture
one breathtaking view after another! Snap a photo of the
famous village of Positano, which has graced a thousand
postcards and charmed at least three generations of travelers.
Wander through the town of Amalfi, a must for every
visitor! A glorious maritime republic from the 9th to 12th
centuries, the town is also famous as the place where the
compass was invented and boasts a splendid Duomo in Arab-
Norman style. Time permitting, you’ll stop at the village
of Vietri Sul Mar, home of Amalfi Coast ceramic factories,
which produce the colorful tiles that decorate every church
tower in the area. (B, D)

Day 12, August 6 – Capri
Enjoy a boat ride to the lovely Isle of Capri, which has enticed
visitors for thousands of years. Today, you will have
the opportunity to savor its beauty and be captivated by the
fabulous views and elegant shops. (B, D)

Day 13, August 7 – Return to the USA
Transfer to Naples airport for your return flight to the USA.

Departure Dates

Saturday, July 26, 2025

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Tour: XI25 Code: J