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Join Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti on a pilgrimage to Italy. This pilgrimage will visit Rome, Assisi, Siena, Orvieto, Cascia and more!
Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti and a Christian guide will meet your party at the airport and accompany you every step of the way as you explore Assisi, Orvieto, Rome, and much more.
Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti was ordained a priest in 1995 and holds a licentiate in moral theology from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. His ministry has included parish work and seminary formation in Rome as well as service in Argentina and the United States. He has led Select International Tours pilgrims in Italy and France.
Tipping /Gratuities for the guide(s), driver, and wait staff (please refer to the suggestions we will provide for you with your final documents). Suggested budget $200- $220.00.
Depart this evening on an overnight flight to Rome from Denver International Airport. Dinner and breakfast are served on the plane. Add-on flights and optional premium economy and business class rates are available upon request. (Please note: specific seat assignments are not possible with group air. You may choose to book your own air if seat location is a priority)
We are greeted at the airport by our Italian Tour Manager who will be with the group the entire time. Our first stop is the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where we celebrate Mass. Next we visit the Convent of Tre Fontane, where St. Paul was beheaded and the Shrine of Our Lady of Revelation nearby. Settle into your hotel for dinner and a night of well-deserved rest. Overnight in Rome.
We make our way to the Vatican this morning and take our seats at St. Peter’s Square as we wait for the Holy Father Pope Leo to appear in the Pope Mobile and bless us during the Papal Audience. Following lunch we visit the “Eternal City,” where three millennia of Mediterranean civilization co-exist, in full of larger-than-life monuments, which you see during the Ancient and Christian Rome tour. We see the Basilicas of St. Mary Major, St. John the Lateran, the Holy Stairs, and Holy Cross in Jerusalem. Mass is celebrated at St. Mary Major. Overnight in Rome. (B. Special Lunch. D)
Our day starts with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, where we celebrate Mass and walk a short distance to the Vatican Museum for a guided tour. Enjoy seeing the incomparable masterpieces, including the Sistine Chapel. Following a guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Scavi Museum (TBC) we have time at leisure to explore the city on our own. Perhaps continue to visit some of the many churches of the city, explore the nearby Trastevere section or enjoy a long leisurely lunch. The afternoon is yours to plan. Overnight in Rome.
This morning we visit the Catacombs, where the early Christians buried their dead and prayed in secret. Mass will be celebrated. Following a lovely lunch in a restaurant near the Catacombs, we return to Rome for a walking tour, which includes the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, and the Gesu Church. You may want to visit the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, both of which are located in the area. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Rome. (B. Special lunch)
We say goodbye to Rome, departing for Assisi. En route, we stop at the magnificent hilltop town of Orvieto, famous for its wine and the cathedral, considered one of Italy’s most beautiful. Upon arrival in the town, where we see the dodecagon, a rare and unique figure, at Sant’ Andrea Church on Piazza Republican, in the form of a twelve-sided bell tower. We visit the Cathedral and see the Miracle of the Eucharist of Bolsena. We celebrate Mass at the Basilica. Our day includes a wonderful lunch and a taste of the famous Orvieto Classico wine for which this region is renowned. We continue to Assisi, the beautiful city of birds and silence. Before we settle into our hotel, we explore the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria Degli Angeli (St. Mary of the Angels), where we see the thornless rose bush. Dinner and overnight in Assisi. (B. Special Lunch. D)
Assisi is considered one of Italy’s most peaceful spots and a spiritual treasure. The day starts with a visit to the St. Francis Basilica for Mass. We then see the tomb of St. Francis, the world-renowned frescoes of Giotto, and the upper and lower parts of the Basilica with our expert guides before walking the length of the town to the Church of St. Clare. Following lunch, we visit San Damiano. We see the relics of St. Carlo Acutis at the Sanctuary of Esplorazione. In the afternoon, we visit the Ermo della Carceri, St. Francis’ retreat hermitage near the summit of Mt. Subasio. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.
Our morning visit is to Siena, where you will see the famous Piazza del Campo, known for its horse races. Later, we see the relics of St. Catherine, the patron Saint of Italy, at St. Dominic Church, where we celebrate Mass. In the afternoon, we return to Assisi for time at leisure and to explore the hilltop town of birds and silence on foot. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.
We start with a visit to Cascia, home of St. Rita, where we see the Saint’s incorrupt body and places associated with her life and work. We celebrate Mass in this holy site and have time for prayer and reflection. Following lunch, we continue to Rome. Dinner and overnight at the hotel near the airport.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
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