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Is it better to travel in September or October for this tour and is it better to go Cosmos or Collette, we're comparing this with Collette Shrines of Italy and want something easy physically but good hotels.

You are more than welcome to call us in regards to this tour.

We are interested in the Oct 18 - Oct 26th pilgrimage (Spiritual Highlights of Italy). We understand it is sold out but is there a way to be placed on a waiting list?

Unfortunately we are not able to waitlist our land tours.

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Spiritual Highlights of Italy - Faith-Based Travel

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Start and end in Rome

5.0 (32 reviews)

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The local tour guides at each location were very knowledgeable and personable. We could not have experienced as much as we did had we tried to do this on our own.
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Gold Operator: Cosmos
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Rome
Rome
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome on your own
Day 2
Rome
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Papal Audience (subject to availability)
- Visit Basilica of St John Lateran with local guide
- Ascend Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs)
- Visit St. Mary Major Basilica
- Attend Mass at St. Mary Major Basilica
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel excursion
Landmarks
Basilica of St John Lateran
Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs)
St. Mary Major Basilica
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
Day 3
Rome - Castel Gandolfo
Rome - Castel Gandolfo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Castel Gandolfo with local guide
- Tour Papal summer residence rooms
- Visit Castel Gandolfo gardens
- Visit Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls
Optional Activities
- Explore early Christian catacombs
Landmarks
Castel Gandolfo
Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls
Day 4
Rome - Pietrelcina - San Giovanni Rotondo
Rome - Pietrelcina - San Giovanni Rotondo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit house where St. Pio was born in Pietrelcina
Landmarks
St. Pio Birthplace
San Giovanni Rotondo
Day 5
San Giovanni Rotondo - Monte Sant'Angelo
San Giovanni Rotondo - Monte Sant'Angelo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Attend Mass at Santa Maria delle Grazie (Old Church)
- Visit St. Pio's friary with tomb, cell, and confessional
- Visit St. Pio Pilgrimage Church (New Church)
- Visit Shrine of Monte Sant'Angelo
- Attend candlelight procession in San Giovanni Rotondo
Landmarks
Santa Maria delle Grazie (Old Church)
St. Pio Pilgrimage Church (New Church)
Shrine of Monte Sant'Angelo
Day 6
San Giovanni Rotondo - Lanciano - Loreto - Assisi
San Giovanni Rotondo - Lanciano - Loreto - Assisi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit St. Francis Church in Lanciano
- Visit Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle
- Attend Mass in Lanciano
- Guided visit to Marian Sanctuary of Loreto
- Tour the Holy House in Loreto
Landmarks
St. Francis Church (Lanciano)
Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle
Marian Sanctuary of Loreto
Holy House (Loreto)
Assisi
Day 7
Assisi
Assisi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica of St. Clare
- Tour Upper Basilica of St. Francis
- Tour Lower Basilica of St. Francis
- Attend Mass at St. Francis Basilica
- View Giotto frescoes depicting life of St. Francis
- Visit Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Visit Porziuncola
- Visit Cappella del Transito
Landmarks
Basilica of St. Clare
Basilica of St. Francis
Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
Porziuncola
Cappella del Transito
Day 8
Assisi - Cascia - Rome
Assisi - Cascia - Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sanctuary in Cascia
- Visit Major Basilica housing St. Rita's tomb
- Stop at Minor Basilica with Eucharistic Miracle site
Landmarks
Sanctuary of St. Rita (Cascia)
Major Basilica (Cascia)
Minor Basilica (Cascia)
Day 9
Rome
Rome
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Basilica of St John Lateran
Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs)
St. Mary Major Basilica
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel

Landmarks
Castel Gandolfo
Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls

Landmarks
St. Pio Birthplace
San Giovanni Rotondo

Landmarks
Santa Maria delle Grazie (Old Church)
St. Pio Pilgrimage Church (New Church)
Shrine of Monte Sant'Angelo

Landmarks
St. Francis Church (Lanciano)
Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle
Marian Sanctuary of Loreto
Holy House (Loreto)
Assisi

Landmarks
Basilica of St. Clare
Basilica of St. Francis
Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
Porziuncola
Cappella del Transito

Landmarks
Sanctuary of St. Rita (Cascia)
Major Basilica (Cascia)
Minor Basilica (Cascia)

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Transport

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5.0

Overall rating based on 32 Reviews

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4.9

BENILDA5.0•June 2023
Smaller group than 46 people would be nice and easy to manage
Traveled in May 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Annabel5.0•June 2023
we had a wonderful trip at a good price
Traveled in May 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Elizabeth5.0•June 2023
Every detail was covered. Well organized and in plenty of time for travel. Isabel was available to answer any...
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Traveled in May 2023
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Alex5.0•June 2023
Maybe better if number of people in group be smaller.
Traveled in May 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Jennifer5.0•May 2023
Overall this trip was on the low side of excellent. I understand that my trip a more specialised itinerary, but 46...
Overall this trip was on the low side of excellent. I understand that my trip a more specialised itinerary, but 46 people was too many. Our tour director was constantly trying to wrangle people, and by the time he had found everyone, the first few had wandered off. This was not the fault of the director, but rather the time needed to account for everyone. This tour should be capped around 30. Also, there was too much planned for Rome, either an extra day should be added or something taken out of the schedule. Two optional excursions in one day is too much. Once we left Rome, the pacing was much better, except the number of people. The couple of time when tours were given with the group split was much better.Show more
Traveled in May 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Victor5.0•May 2023
Very good tour director, Roberto, and guides, and bus driver Ferdinando. Very good itinerary.
Traveled in May 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Leticia5.0•May 2023
Driver and Tour guide excellent
Traveled in April 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Anonymous5.0•October 2022
We enjoyed every moment of our tour.
Traveled in September 2022
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Anonymous5.0•June 2022
All was excellent
Traveled in May 2022
Review collected by Cosmos
Anonymous5.0•October 2021
The tour was well organized and flowed well. I can't say enough about the kindness and knowledge of Andreas as a tour...
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Traveled in October 2021
Review collected by Cosmos

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Asked on May 8th, 2026
If we select this tour, will it be private? Can we decide the dates? Also what will be the price per person?
Group size
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Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written May 2026
  The tour in question is a group tour accommodating 42 to 50 travellers. If you're seeking a private tour, we can explore the possibility of personalization with Cosmos. If they are unable to accommodate a private tour, TourRadar would be happy to assist you in finding other tour options in Italy on our platform. Please note that pricing per person will vary based on the private tours we identify.
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  Jack
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  Yes, I really like everything about this tour. The only concern is that my group would prefer not to be part of a large group. They are looking for a more personalized experience. If a private or more customized option is available, I would love to receive more information, including the price per person and the commission.
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  Jack
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  I'm still interested in this trip as a private one. Is there a possibility for it?
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Richard
Asked on August 5th, 2024
Is it better to travel in September or October for this tour and is it better to go Cosmos or Collette, we're comparing this with Collette Shrines of Italy and want something easy physically but good hotels.
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- CosmosOperator•Written August 2024
  You are more than welcome to call us in regards to this tour.
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Bill
Asked on July 17th, 2022
We are interested in the Oct 18 - Oct 26th pilgrimage (Spiritual Highlights of Italy). We understand it is sold out but is there a way to be placed on a waiting list?
Price / Availability
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2022
  Unfortunately we are not able to waitlist our land tours.

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