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Shrines of Italy - Faith-Based Travel

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From Milan to Rome
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival

    Arrival
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of the city
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Milan

    Milan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Ambrose Basilica with Local Guide
    • Visit Gothic Duomo with Local Guide
    • Mass celebration
    Landmarks
    St. Ambrose Basilica
    Milan Duomo
  4. Day 3

    Milan to Turin

    Milan to Turin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Holy Shroud Museum
    • Visit Basilica of St. Mary Ausiliatrice
    • Visit St. John Bosco's rooms
    • Mass celebration

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided city exploration
    Landmarks
    Holy Shroud Museum
    Basilica of St. Mary Ausiliatrice
  5. Day 4

    Turin to Pavia

    Turin to Pavia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Carthusian Monastery
    Landmarks
    Carthusian Monastery of Pavia
  6. Day 5

    Pavia to Padua to Ravenna

    Pavia to Padua to Ravenna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mass attendance
    • Visit St. Anthony Basilica with Local Guide
    • City sightseeing tour of Padua
    • Stop at Abbey of Pomposa

    Optional Activities

    • Personal time in Padua
    Landmarks
    St. Anthony Basilica
    Abbey of Pomposa
  7. Day 6

    Ravenna to Rome

    Ravenna to Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Neonian Baptistry with Local Guide
    • Visit Basilica of St. Apollinare Nuovo with Local Guide
    • Visit St. Vitale Church with Local Guide
    • Visit Archbishop's Chapel of St. Andrew with Local Guide
    Landmarks
    Neonian Baptistry
    Basilica of St. Apollinare Nuovo
    St. Vitale Church
    Archbishop's Chapel of St. Andrew
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  8. Day 7

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Papal Audience attendance (subject to availability)
    • Visit Basilica of St. John Lateran with Local Guide
    • Ascend Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs)
    • Visit St. Mary Major Basilica with Local Guide
    • Mass at St. Mary Major
    Landmarks
    Papal Audience Hall
    Basilica of St. John Lateran
    Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs)
    St. Mary Major Basilica
  9. Day 8

    Castel Gandolfo

    Castel Gandolfo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Castel Gandolfo Papal summer residence with Local Guide
    • Papal gardens exploration
    • Visit Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls

    Optional Activities

    • Explore early Christian catacombs (optional excursion)
    • Relax in Rome
    Landmarks
    Castel Gandolfo Papal Summer Residence
    Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
  10. Day 9

    Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo

    Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit house of St. Pio's birth in Pietrelcina
    Landmarks
    St. Pio Birthplace House
  11. Day 10

    San Giovanni Rotondo

    San Giovanni Rotondo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mass at Santa Maria delle Grazie (Old Church)
    • Visit St. Pio's friary
    • Visit St. Pio's tomb
    • Visit St. Pio's cell
    • Visit St. Pio's confessional
    • Visit St. Pio Pilgrimage Church (New Church)
    • Visit Shrine of Monte Sant'Angelo
    • Candlelight procession in San Giovanni Rotondo
    Landmarks
    Santa Maria delle Grazie (Old Church)
    St. Pio's Friary
    St. Pio Pilgrimage Church (New Church)
    Shrine of Monte Sant'Angelo
  12. Day 11

    San Giovanni Rotondo to Assisi

    San Giovanni Rotondo to Assisi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Francis Church in Lanciano
    • Visit Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle
    • Mass in Lanciano
    • Guided visit to Marian Sanctuary of Loreto
    • Visit Holy House at Loreto
    Landmarks
    St. Francis Church
    Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle
    Marian Sanctuary of Loreto
    Holy House at Loreto
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Assisi

    Assisi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mass at St. Francis Basilica
    • Visit Upper Basilica of St. Francis with Local Guide
    • Visit Lower Basilica of St. Francis with Local Guide
    • Visit Basilica of St. Clare with Local Guide
    • Visit Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
    • Visit Porziuncola
    • Visit Cappella del Transito
    Landmarks
    St. Francis Basilica
    Basilica of St. Clare
    Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
    Porziuncola
    Cappella del Transito
  14. Day 13

    Assisi to Cascia to Rome

    Assisi to Cascia to Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sanctuary in Cascia
    • Visit Major Basilica with St. Rita's tomb
    • Stop for prayer at Minor Basilica
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of St. Rita
    Major Basilica
    Minor Basilica
  15. Day 14

    Departure

    Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Twinkle5.0•May 2023
    We had a great impression during the start of the tour with a wonderful tour guide to start out on our trip in Italy,...
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    Traveled in April 2023
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  • Twinkle5.0•May 2023
    All locations are great place to visit. Except the hotel, on our last day in Rome. Too far from metro.
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • Rodolfo5.0•October 2023
    Except for your choice of hotels in MILAN and ROME. Tour guide (Andrea) and driver (Emanuel) are exceptional.
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • Margarita5.0•October 2023
    The itinerary was excellent however, I prefer the hotels to be near restaurants so we have a choice as to where to...
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    Asked on April 23rd, 2026

    Will you have dates for this tour for May 2027?

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      Debbie

      Traveler•Written April 2026

      Can they do both tours in private basis so that they can customize the activities with you?

    • CosmosOperator•Written April 2026

      Unfortunately this tour is no longer being offered. I have included a link below for our Faith Based tour that does have available dates in May 2027.

    • CosmosOperator•Written April 2026

      Please be advised we are unable to make customizations to our private tours. They are operated according to the itinerary but with a private tour guide and transportation.

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    Justin

    Asked on June 12th, 2023

    Are non vaccinated due to Faith ok to go?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written June 2023

      We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Any departures March 1, 2023 forward will no longer require vaccination from the Globus family of brands, HOWEVER, guests will still have to abide by all country and third party requirements.

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