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With its many places of worship, Italy is a destination for travelers who want to rejoice in their faith. On this inspirational tour, you'll celebrate Mass, have an opportunity to attend the Papal Audience and learn about some of Italy’s most beloved saints. Learn about St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, a modern-day saint who was canonized in 2002. Visit the Shrine of Monte Sant'Angelo, one of Christendom's most celebrated shrines and where St. Michael the Archangel appeared. See the Eucharistic Miracle in Lanciano, reflect in the Holy House of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Loreto and visit the basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare in Assisi. On this tour you'll see why Italy is a must for faith-based travelers and for art lovers.

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Tour Duration:	9 Days
Depart From:	Rome
Arrive in:	Rome
Tour Style:
Tour Supplier:	COSMOS
Tour Type:	Escorted
Breakfast:	8
Lunch:	0
Dinner:	5

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Departure Date	Return Date	Price(CAD)

2024-04-22	2024-05-01	2569
2024-04-29	2024-05-08	2569
2024-05-20	2024-05-29	2659
2024-06-15	2024-06-24	2659
2024-07-15	2024-07-24	2399
2024-07-29	2024-08-07	2579
2024-08-12	2024-08-21	2559
2024-08-26	2024-09-04	2579
2024-09-02	2024-09-11	2569
2024-09-09	2024-09-18	2569
2024-09-18	2024-09-27	2659
2024-09-23	2024-10-02	2659
2024-09-30	2024-10-09	2579
2024-10-07	2024-10-16	2659
2024-10-14	2024-10-23	2529
2025-04-28	2025-05-07	2829
2025-05-05	2025-05-14	2829
2025-05-20	2025-05-29	2929
2025-06-15	2025-06-24	2929
2025-07-14	2025-07-23	2639
2025-07-28	2025-08-06	2839
2025-09-01	2025-09-10	2829
2025-09-08	2025-09-17	2829
2025-09-18	2025-09-27	2929
2025-09-22	2025-10-01	2929
2025-10-06	2025-10-15	2929
2025-10-13	2025-10-22	2789

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Trip Summary

Overview:

Overview
Itinerary
Other Inclusions
Trip Highlights
Trip Summary

Day : 1

Arrive In Rome, Italy

Number of Days : 1

Welcome to Italy! Check into your hotel, then the rest of the day is free to explore on your own. This afternoon, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers, and prepare for your upcoming spiritual journey. Later this evening, a welcome dinner awaits at your hotel. (D)

Day : 2

Rome

Number of Days : 1

This morning, attend the PAPAL AUDIENCE (subject to availability) for the chance to see the Pope and receive the Papal Blessing. Later, visit ST. PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS, burial place of St. Paul the Apostle and one of Rome’s four major Papal basilicas, along with ST. JOHN LATERAN BASILICA, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century. Next, visit the Papal sanctuary of the SCALA SANCTA (Holy Stairs), transported from Jerusalem to Rome around 326 AD by St. Helena, Emperor Constantine’s mother. These 28 marble steps are traditionally ascended in a kneeling position with a prayer recital dedicated to Jesus Christ. Then, visit the impressive ST. MARY MAJOR BASILICA and attend [M] Mass. (B)

Day : 3

Rome

Number of Days : 1

The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and of course the Holy See! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in Vatican City with St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Other highlights are the iconic Colosseum, the largest amphitheater ever built; the Roman Forum; Piazza Venezia, and Campidoglio. An optional visit is available to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, world famous for Michelangelo’s impressive fresco of The Last Judgment. (B)

Day : 4

Rome–Monte Cassino–Pietrelcina–San Giovanni Rotondo

Number of Days : 1

Head deeper south today, stopping first in Monte Cassino to see the monastery and visit the ABBEY perched high above the valley. The monastery was the motherhouse of the Benedictines, founded in 529 AD and destroyed four times over the centuries. The last time it was laid to ruin was in 1944 during the great Battle of Monte Cassino. Then, stop in quaint Pietrelcina, birthplace of the beloved St. Pio, before heading towards San Giovanni Rotondo on the eastern coast, the Saint’s home from 1916 until his death in 1968. (B,D)

Day : 5

San Giovanni Rotondo

Number of Days : 1

Excursion To Monte Sant’Angelo. Attend [M] Mass this morning at SANTA MARIA DELLE GRAZIE (Old Church), then visit the FRIARY of Padre Pio, including his tomb, cell, confessional, and the PADRE PIO PILGRIMAGE CHURCH (New Church). Afterwards, take a short drive to the nearby SHRINE OF MONTE SANT’ANGELO, one of Christendom’s most celebrated shrines and where St. Michael the Archangel appeared in 490, 492, and 1656. (B,D)

Day : 6

San Giovanni Rotondo–Lanciano–Loreto–Assisi Area

Number of Days : 1

Visit ST. FRANCIS’ church in Lanciano, home of the Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle, and attend morning [M] Mass. Continue to the LORETO SANCTUARY, including the HOLY HOUSE, where, according to tradition, angels transported the home of the blessed Virgin Mary. Arrive at the hilltop village of Assisi, home of St. Francis and St. Clare. (B,D)

Day : 7

Assisi

Number of Days : 1

Today, learn more about St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment. Attend early morning [M] Mass at St. Francis Basilica, famous for its 14th-century Giotto paintings depicting the life of St. Francis, then meet your Local Guide and visit the UPPER and LOWER BASILICAS of St. Francis and the BASILICA OF ST. CLARE, founder of the Order of Poor Clares. Next, visit the BASILICA of Santa Maria degli Angeli, situated at the foot of Assisi’s hills and protecting the Porziuncola, where St. Francis is said to have founded the Order of Friars Minor in 1209, and the Cappella del Transito, where the Saint died in 1226. (B)

Day : 8

Assisi Area–Cascia–Rome

Number of Days : 1

Travel to Cascia this morning, situated in Umbria and home of St. Rita, the “Patron Saint of Impossible Causes.” Visit the SANCTUARY and see the Major Basilica, the chapel that houses the tomb of St. Rita. Also, see the Minor Basilica, home of the Eucharistic Miracle that is commemorated each year with the Feast of Corpus Christi. Return to Rome for a final overnight and a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day : 9

Rome

Number of Days : 1

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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