December 4 - 12, 2025
Rome & Assisi
Join Katie Patrizio on a Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi
Join Katie Patrizio on an inspiring nine-day pilgrimage through Italy during the Jubilee Year! Immerse yourself in the serenity of Assisi, visiting sites foundational to the life of St. Francis and the Franciscan order. In Rome, experience the fullness of the spiritual treasures offered by the Eternal City. Tour all four of the Major Basilicas, including St. Peter's, where you will celebrate Mass. Visit the Vatican Museums, Rooms of St. Ignatius, and San Sebastian Catacombs. Countless opportunities for prayer, reflection, and leisure will be offered in this fantastic Jubilee pilgrimage, allowing you to deepen in relationship with Christ and others.
Trip Code: 87046 | Group Code: 17899
INCLUSIONS
• 7 nights’ accommodations at 4-star hotels
• 2 nights in Assisi
• 5 nights in Rome
• Continental breakfast daily
• Three (3) dinners, including a welcome and farewell dinner
• Luxury motor coach for airport transfers in Italy and specified sightseeing
• Local, Catholic tour manager while in Italy • Local guides according to the itinerary
• Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary
• Arrangements of daily Mass including donations in unique and historic churches (all locations are tentative and subject to confirmation)
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
• Whisper sets
• Gratuities payable to local tour manager, guides, and drivers
YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Airfare; this package is sold land only
• Meals not specifically identified
• Beverages with meals unless specified
• Other personal expenses
• Items not specifically mentioned above
EXCITING DETAILS TO COME!
• Tour Confirmation Email | Sent when the minimum number of travelers has been met and no later than 90 days prior to departure
• Flight Information Email | Sent 90 days prior to departure
• Hotel Information Email | Sent 45 days prior to departure
• Final Travel Document Mailing | Sent 10 days prior to departure
ITINERARY
Day 1: Thursday, December 4 - Depart USA
Depart USA via overnight flight(s) to Rome.
Day 2: Friday, December 5 - Arrival in Rome | Assisi
Upon arrival in Rome, meet your local Italian tour manager who will be with you throughout the pilgrimage. Board your luxury motor coach and transfer to Assisi for check-in. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and see the famous Portziuncola where the Franciscan order began. Welcome dinner tonight and overnight in Assisi.
Day 3: Saturday, December 6 - Assisi
Celebrate Mass this morning at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Enjoy guided visits of St. Francis and the Church of St. Clare to see the cross that spoke to St. Francis and led him to a life of piety. Time permitting, visit the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis to learn about the sanctified life of this newly beatified millennial. Dinner on your own to try the specialties of the region, including olive oil, truffles, Norcia sausage and cheeses. Overnight in Assisi.
Day 4: Sunday, December 7 - Rome | Piazzas & Pizzas
Wake up and depart for Rome via motorcoach. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel, then enjoy a leisurely walking tour with your tour manager to see the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Celebrate Mass at the Gesu and tour the rooms of St. Ignatius, followed by a pizza making class and dinner. Overnight in Rome.
Day 5: Monday, December 8 - St. Peter's Basilica | Ancient Rome Tour
Start your day with a morning Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by a tour of this iconic landmark, where you can walk through the Holy Door. Enjoy a guided tour of Ancient Rome and see the Colosseum, Capitol Hill, and the Roman Forum. Afterwards, embark on the Scavi Tour and visit the resting place of St. Peter. Dinner on your own and overnight in Rome.
Day 6: Tuesday, December 9 - The Holy Doors
Today, immerse yourself in a visit to the major basilicas of Rome, where you will walk through the Holy Doors. Begin with the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, then on to St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, Scala Sancta, and the Basilica of the Holy Cross. Dinner on your own and overnight in Rome.
Day 7: Wednesday, December 10 - Papal Audience | Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel | San Clemente
This morning, attend the Papal Audience with Pope Francis. Enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, where you will view some of the most inspiring works of art in the world. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of San Clemente and tour the archaeological sites beneath it. Dinner on your own and overnight in Rome.
Day 8: Thursday, December 11 - Appian Way | Catacombs | Farewell Dinner
Begin your last day with a hike along the Appian Way, an ancient Roman road constructed in 312 B.C. Afterwards, explore the catacombs of San Sebastian and celebrate Mass. Spend the remainder of your day at your leisure before closing the day with a special group farewell dinner. Overnight in Rome.
Day 9: Friday, December 12 - Return to USA
Depart for the airport and your return flight to the USA.
Itinerary is tentative and subject to change
PRICES STARTING AT
$3,999* - Price per person, double occupancy
*This price reflects a $200 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before October 31, 2024 and a $120 per person Check Discount for those paying the total cost of the tour by Check. Payment must be received on or before the final payment due date.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $1,100
TRAVEL PROTECTION:
Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel protection is highly recommended.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Deposit: $1,250 additional due on or before July 1, 2025
Final Payment: Balance due September 1, 2025
Please note late payments will incur a $50 late fee.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Payments are non-refundable and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions, including the CTS Liability Release. CTS reserves the right to cancel any reservation if payments are not made according to the payment schedule. A $25 fee will be added to any reinstated reservation.
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