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Day 1 – Monday, September 22
Depart USA
Today: We board our flights to Italy, full of excitement as we anticipate the incredible journey ahead.
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Day 2 – Tuesday, September 23
Arrive Rome | St. Paul Outside the Walls | Welcome Dinner
After landing in Rome, we head to St. Paul Outside the Walls for our first Mass of the pilgrimage. Then, we transfer to our hotel to enjoy a special Welcome Dinner followed by a restful night’s sleep.
🛏️ Overnight: Rome (Dinner*)
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Day 3 – Wednesday, September 24
St. John Lateran | St. Mary Major
Today we visit the basilicas of St. John Lateran and St. Mary Major. At each site, we will enjoy a tour and pass through the Holy Doors to receive our Jubilee indulgences.
🛏️ Overnight: Rome (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 4 – Thursday, September 25
Depart Rome | Arrive Assisi | Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels | Basilica of St. Francis
Today, we travel to Assisi to experience Mass and a tour of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels before ascending to Assisi proper to visit the Basilica of St. Francis.
🛏️ Overnight: Assisi (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 5 – Friday, September 26
Basilica of St. Clare | Convent of San Damiano | Free Afternoon
We begin with Mass at the Basilica of St. Clare, followed by a guided tour and a visit to the nearby Convent of San Damiano. The rest of the afternoon is free for us to explore Assisi at our own pace.
🛏️ Overnight: Assisi (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 6 – Saturday, September 27
Depart Assisi | Arrive Florence | Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Leaving Assisi, we reach Florence. There, we celebrate a private Mass at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Then, we check into our hotel and relax before dinner.
🛏️ Overnight: Florence (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 7 – Sunday, September 28
Walking Tour of Florence | Basilica of San Lorenzo | Accademia
We begin with a walking tour of Florence’s most famous sites, including Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Ponte Vecchio. The tour ends with a visit to the Basilica of San Lorenzo. After Mass and free time for lunch, we proceed to the Accademia Gallery to admire masterpieces by Botticelli, Bartolini, and Michelangelo.
🛏️ Overnight: Florence (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 8 – Monday, September 29
Day Trip to Pisa
Arriving in Pisa, we celebrate a private Mass at the Basilica of Pisa. After Mass, we take a walking tour of the city, including visits to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Baptistry of St. John, and the Monumental Cemetery, before returning to Florence in the late afternoon.
🛏️ Overnight: Florence (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 9 – Tuesday, September 30
Depart Florence | Orvieto | Arrive Rome
On our last day in Rome, we share in the truly unique experience of attending a Papal Audience. An early morning start ensures the best possible views of the Holy Father as he personally greets and addresses the faithful. Afterward, we enjoy a tour of the famous Vatican Museum, where we will have the chance to view two of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment. We later close the day by enjoying a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
🛏️ Overnight: Rome (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 10 – Wednesday, October 1
General Audience | Vatican Museum | Farewell Dinner
On our last day in Rome, we share in the truly unique experience of attending a Papal Audience. An early morning start ensures the best possible views of the Holy Father as he personally greets and addresses the faithful. Afterward, we enjoy a tour of the famous Vatican Museum, where we will have the chance to view two of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment. We later close the day by enjoying a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
🛏️ Overnight: Rome (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 11 – Thursday, October 2
Depart Rome | Flights to USA
With our hearts and minds fortified by faith and fellowship, we now begin the long journey home.
🛏️ Overnight: N/A (Breakfast*)
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About us
A group of baptized who have accepted the commitment to evangelize through all possible ways, including pilgrimages to holy and sacred places.
Vision
Bring as many people as possible to the places of pilgrimage, to help them have a personal encounter with our God through explained visits; In this way they not only know the sacred places, but also their history.
Mission
Bring the Good News to each person who attends our pilgrimages, through meditations, celebrations, and intercultural religious meetings in the places of pilgrimage.