April 27 - May 2, 2025
Italy
Legatus: 2025 Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome
Join us for a memorable jubilee trip to Rome, Italy. Experience the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica, attend a Papal Audience, and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Enjoy a special reception with Liz Lev and immerse yourself in the city's rich history and sacred sites. For those extending their journey, northern Italy offers the charm of Arezzo, Bologna, Padua, Parma, and Milan. This trip promises a blend of spiritual reflection, cultural exploration, and unforgettable experiences.
Inclusions
THE ROME MAIN TRIP INCLUDES
• Four nights’ accommodations in Rome at a four or five-star hotel
• Breakfast daily
• Two lunches including wine
• One dinner including wine
• Luxury motor coach for specified sightseeing in Italy
• 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 historical churches
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
• Whisper sets • Gratuities payable to tour manager, guides, and drivers
• Tour manager from the USA
(OPTIONAL) NORTHERN ITALY POST TRIP INCLUDES
• Five nights’ accommodations at four or five-star hotels
- Three nights in Bologna
- Two nights in Milan
• Breakfast daily
• Three lunches
• One wine tasting
• Two dinners including wine
• Luxury motor coach for specified sightseeing in Italy
• 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 historical churches
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
• Whisper sets • Gratuities payable to tour manager, guides, and drivers
• Bottled water on motor coach
• Tour manager from the USA
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
ITINERARY
Day 1: Sunday, April 27 - Depart for Rome, Italy
Depart USA on overnight flights to Rome, Italy.
Day 2: Monday, April 28 - Rome
Upon arrival, transfer independently to your Rome hotel where you will be met by your Italian tour manager in the hotel lobby. Celebrate an opening Mass and gather for a rooftop reception and dinner.
Day 3: Tuesday, April 29 - St. Peter's Basillica | Scavi | St. John Lateran
Depart early for St. Peter’s Basilica to celebrate Mass, followed by a Scavi tour and visit to St. John in Lateran. Enjoy leisure time before an early evening reception and presentation by Liz Lev on the topic, “History of Jubilee Year / Holy Years: Origin & Legacy.”
Day 4: Wednesday, April 30 | Papal Audience | PNAC | Swiss Guard | Private Sistine
Begin your morning at the Papal Audience, then depart for Pontifical North American College to celebrate Mass and enjoy lunch with the seminarians. Return to the hotel for leisure time before a visit to the Swiss Guard Barracks and light reception. Experience a private tour of the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel followed by a reception in the courtyard.
Day 5: Thursday, May 1 - St. Paul Outside the Walls
Your day begins with Mass at St. Paul Outside the Walls, followed by a tour and lunch with Cardinal Harvey. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure and group dinner this evening.
Day 6: Friday, May 2 - Return to USA
Transfer independentlyto the Rome airport for return flights to the USA.
OPTIONAL NORTHERN ITALY EXTENSION
Day 6: Friday, May 2 - Arezzo | Bologna
Check out and depart for Arezzo, where you will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of San Francesco with an overview of The Dream of Constantine by Pierro della Francesca. Enjoy a relaxing Tuscan group lunch with wine tasting before heading to Bologna for hotel check-in.
Day 7: Saturday, May 3 - Bologna Touring
Check out and depart for Arezzo, where you will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of San Francesco with an overview of The Dream of Constantine by Pierro della Francesca. Enjoy a relaxing Tuscan group lunch with wine tasting before heading to Bologna for hotel check-in.
Day 8: Sunday, May 4 - Bologna | Padua | Bologna
Journey to Padua and celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua. Visit the resting place of St. Anthony and the Scrovegni Chapel before a group lunch. Return to your Bologna hotel for an evening at leisure.
Day 9: Monday, May 5 - Parma | Milan
Check out and depart for Parma, touring highlights such as Parma Cathedra and the Chamber of St. Paul. Enjoy a lunch of parmigiano and prosciutto with paired wines before heading to Milan. Celebrate Mass at Sant’ Ambrogio and see the Last Supper. Overnight in Milan.
Day 10: Tuesday, May 6 - Milan
Your day begins with a walking tour, visiting the Church of San Fedele, exploring the artistic district of Brera and Castello Sforzesco, including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, Biblioteca Ambrosiana, San Maurizio Monatero Maggiore, and San Fedele. Enjoy afternoon free time for shopping in the Galleria Vittorio area. Gather for a farewell dinner and final night in Milan.
Day 11: Wednesday, May 7 - Return to USA
Transfer independently to the Milan airport for return flights to the USA.
*Itinerary is tentative and subject to change
PRICES STARTING AT
$6,099* per person double occupancy. Land only.
+ $1,100 Single Supplement
Northern Italy Post Trip Option
$6,599* per person double occupancy. Land only.
+ $2,500 Single Supplement
*This price reflects a $165 per person cash discount for those pay the total cost of the tour by check.
TRAVEL PROTECTION:
Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel protection is highly recommended.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION TERMS:
$1,000 per person due upon registration
$3,000 additional due 150 days prior to departure (November 28, 2024)
Balance due on or before departure (January 27, 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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