May 23 – June 3, 2027

Join Father Jeff Walker on a pilgrimage to Italy! Walk in the footsteps of Sts. Francis and Claire in Assisi, Sts. Benedict and Scholastica in Norcia, St. Maria Goretti in Nettuno, and too many more to list! Experience the Eucharistic Miracle of Orvieto. Tour the major basilicas in Rome, have the opportunity for a papal audience (if available), and tour some of the most ancient sites in Rome. Visit the American Cemetery in Anzio and enjoy time by the Tyrrhenian Sea. Experience the Abbey of San Benedetto, the birthplace of the Benedictine Monks of Norcia and their famous home-brew, Birra Nursia.  Fr. Walker 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 – May 23, 2027: Depart USA
Depart from the United States on an overnight flight to Italy.

Day 2 – May 24, 2027: Arrive in Rome / Assisi
Arrive in Rome and meet your tour escort. Board your private motor coach and depart for Assisi. Today’s activities will depend on your flight arrival time. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3 – May 25, 2027: Assisi
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour of Assisi, the hometown of Saint Francis of Assisi. Visit the main highlights, including the Basilica of St. Francis. The afternoon is free for personal exploration, prayer, or relaxation. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 – May 26, 2027: Excursion to Norcia & Cascia
After breakfast, depart for a full-day excursion to Norcia and Cascia. Norcia is the birth place of Sts. Benedict and Scholastic and where the Monks of Norcia reside. Cascia is associated with Saint Rita of Cascia. Return to Assisi for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 – May 27, 2027: Assisi / Rome
After breakfast, depart for Rome. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy some free time for relaxation or exploring. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 – May 28, 2027: Christian Rome
After breakfast, meet your guide for a tour of Christian Rome, including the major basilicas such as St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7 – May 29, 2027: Vatican Museums / St. Peter’s Basilica
After breakfast, visit the Vatican Museums, pending confirmation, and St. Peter’s Basilica. The afternoon is free for personal activities. Dinner and overnight.

Day 8 – May 30, 2027: Excursion to Orvieto
After breakfast, depart for a day excursion to Orvieto to attend the Corpus Christi celebrations and procession (subject to confirmation by local authorities). Return to Rome for dinner and overnight.

Day 9 – May 31, 2027: Historic Rome
After breakfast, explore ancient Rome, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon. Dinner and overnight.

Day 10 – June 1, 2027: Excursion to Nettuno & Anzio
After breakfast, depart for Nettuno to visit the sites associated with Maria Goretti. Continue to Anzio to visit the American Cemetery and enjoy time by the Tyrrhenian Sea. Return to Rome for dinner and overnight.

Day 11 – June 2, 2027: Papal Audience
After breakfast, attend the Papal General Audience (subject to the Holy Father’s schedule). Afternoon is free for personal activities, prayer, or shopping. Dinner and overnight.

Day 12 – June 3, 2027: Rome / Return Home
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

NOTES: Once the group is full we will request the Scavi Tour. If confirmed we may need to make changes / adjustments to the above schedule in order to accommodate this unique and highly requested visit. Vatican Museum Tickets can only be purchased once the group is complete and within 60 days of the visit. The visit, and the day and time of the visit is subject to confirmation. 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. Mass will be celebrated daily. Times and locations are subject to 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 $5379.00 per person is is payable with Cash or Check discount (based on a minimum of 25 participants with double occupancy). Credit cards are gladly accepted for the full price of $5647.00 per person. *Price could change depending on the currency exchange rate in 2027. We are unable to predict this aspect of the program so far in advance of travel.

GROUP AIRFARE

Option to add group air from Detroit, MI, will be offered once airlines begin publishing their rates and prices for 2027. 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!

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
Optional Travel insurance – (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!! )
Lunches & beverages w/meals other than those listed “included”
Transportation to/from Domestic Airport
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
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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