November 2 – 13, 2026

Join Father David Cirata on a pilgrimage to Italy! Walk in the footsteps of Sts. Francis and Claire in Assisi, Sts. Benedict and Scholastica in Norcia, Sts. Peter and Paul in Rome, St. Anthony in Padua, and too many more to list! Experience the breathtaking culture and architecture of Venice.  Tour the major basilicas in Rome, have the opportunity for a papal audience (if available), and visit some of the most ancient sites in the Eternal City. Fr. Cirata will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass daily at many of these holy sites.

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Travel Itinerary*
*Subject to change

Day 1: Nov 2 – Depart USA
We depart USA on overnight flight to Venice, Italy, enjoying dinner and breakfast served aboard flight.

Day 2: Nov 3 – Venice
Arrive Venice Airport where we are met by our tour escort and awaiting motor coach for transfer to our hotel in or near Venice. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel (D)

Day 3: Nov 4 – Venice
After breakfast, board your private motor launch to the main island of Venice for a walking tour beginning at Piazza San Marco, the most famous landmark of the island. Sites visited will include the Doges Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, San Marco Basilica, and the Rialto. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the many shops or streets on your own. You may wish to experience a gondola ride along the famous canals of Venice this afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Venice area. (B, D)

Day 4: Nov 5 – Venice / Padua / Assisi
Drive to Padua to visit the Basilica of St. Anthony and the Scrovegni Chapel, (if reservations can be confirmed). Pray at the Tomb of St. Anthony followed by Mass in a side chapel of this Basilica. Continue on to Assisi for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 5: Nov 6 – Assisi
After breakfast your walking tour includes the Basilica of St. Francis, the Church of St. Clare, Santa Maria Maggiore, where St. Carlo Acutis is laid to rest , and Santa Maria degli Angeli, built over the Porziuncola, believed
to be the site of the founding of the Franciscan Order. (B, D).

Day 6: Nov 7 – Assisi & Norcia
Today’s excursion takes us to Norcia, the birthplace of St. Benedict and his sister St. Scholastica. We will visit the new Abbey, San Benedetto in Monte, pending confirmation. Afterward, we may have a talk with the founder of the order, Fr. Cassian Folsom, (pending confirmation) followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Before returning to Assisi we will stop in the town of Norcia to see the newly restored Basilica, which all but collapsed in the 2016 Earthquakes. (B, D)

Day 7: Nov 8 – Assisi / Orvieto / Rome:
Today we head to Rome. En-route, we will stop in Orvieto to visit the site where the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena is kept. We will continue on to Rome for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 8: Nov 9 – Rome
This morning we begin with a visit to St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome, on the Feast day (pending confirmation). This afternoon we will visit the 1600-year-old St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, built over the Saint’s burial place. Time permitting we may visit one of the Catacombs. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 9: Nov 10 – Rome
This morning, pending confirmation, we will celebrate Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. After some quiet time to enjoy the Basilica we will visit the Vatican Museum, pending confirmation. The remainder of the day is free for your own prayer, exploring or shopping. (B, D)

Day 10: Nov 11 – Rome
After breakfast we transfer to St Peter’s Square for the Papal Audience. (Depending on the Holy Father’s Schedule). The afternoon is free for personal sight-seeing or shopping. (B, D)

Day 11: Nov 12 – Rome
This morning tour the remnants of “Ancient Rome” including the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Your afternoon is free to enjoy as you wish. Perhaps a visit to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and/or Piazza Navona. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B, D)

Day 12: Nov 13 – Rome
After breakfast we depart for the Rome Airport for our return flight home. (B)

NOTES: While no changes are anticipated, there may be occasions when sequence and days of visits may change and certain alterations become necessary due to changes/closures beyond our control. All Mass times and locations listed are subject to final confirmation.

To register for this pilgrimage please read, complete and sign the registration form and return with your deposit.

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For additional information, questions, or to join us contact us at 419-290-8782 or maggie@CatholicFaithJourneys.com

LAND-ONLY COST

The land-only price of $5,059.00 per person is is payable with Cash or Check discount (based on a minimum of 30 participants with double occupancy). Credit cards are gladly accepted for the full price of $5,311.00. *Price could change depending on the currency exchange rate mid to late 2026. We are unable to predict this aspect of the program so far in advance of travel. 

GROUP AIR

Option to add Round trip Group Air which includes departing flight from Detroit (DTW) to Venice (VCE) and returning flight from Rome (FCO) to Detroit (DTW): Discounted price of $1,44.00 per person if paying with cash / check / Zelle. Full price of $1,512.00 per person is paying with a credit card. Pilgrims may leave from ANY AIRPORT, but please contact Maggie to arrange flights from another domestic or international airport. DO NOT BOOK YOUR OWN AIRFARE WITHOUT SPEAKING WITH MAGGIE! maggie@CatholicFaithJourneys.com

Included

10 nights accommodations
Breakfasts and Dinners daily
English speaking tour escort / guide throughout
Private motor coach throughout
Transfers to and from all international airports, for those on group air
Entrance fees as noted in itinerary
Private Mass arrangements daily (Locations noted pending confirmation)
Tips for Tour escort/guides & driver
Taxes and fuel surcharge (subject to increase 30 days prior to departure)

Not Included

Round trip air (Air will be requested once group is confirmed and rates and routes are published.)
Optional Travel insurance – (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!! )
Lunches & beverages w/meals other than those listed “included”
Transportation to/from Domestic Airport
Taxes and fuel surcharge (subject to increase 30 days prior to departure)
Mass donations
Items of personal nature
Any item(s) not specifically mentioned
Any/all Covid-19 or other test(s) that may be required by airlines, departing/arriving countries and transfer countries. (Nothing required at time of this printing.)
New ETIAS travel authorization (due to be required in 2026; the exact start date has not yet been announced.)
Airline-imposed baggage fees
Limited Single Rooms – CALL FOR AVAILABILITY AND COST – No guarantee of a single room. Maggie – 419-290-8782

**Catholic Faith Journeys, LLC cannot change the cancellation terms or conditions based on the issuance of any warning or advisory issued by the State Department or Center of Disease Control, or the occurrence of any terror, health or other incident in one or more of the places this pilgrimage is scheduled to visit. All cancellation penalties remain in full force and effect. You are strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect your financial investment and any health issues you may have while traveling.

NOTE: While no changes are anticipated, there may be occasions when certain alterations become necessary to this itinerary due to changes beyond our control. All Masses times and locations are subject to final confirmation. You must be physically fit and capable of walking on uneven terrain and being on your feet all day. Foreign countries do not have the “American Disabilities Act”. You are responsible for handling your own luggage. To register for this pilgrimage please read, complete and sign the registration form and return with your deposit. Terms and conditions are on the back of the registration form. You must read and sign the form to register for this pilgrimage. I understand that countries may implement or change health requirements at anytime and I will abide by the requirements of the country I am in visiting and transferring through. In todays uncertain times all prices are subject to change prior to departure due to major currency fluctuations, changes in fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances beyond our control. I understand that Catholic Faith Journeys, LLC is not responsible for any changes/cancellations/ interruptions caused by forced majeure.

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