Join us on an 11 day Catholic Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi & More, Including the Tomb of St. Carlo Acutis
October 10 - 20, 2026
Tour code Rome1026Â
What's Included
Fr. Charles Robinson will be leading this pilgrimage. He is a priest of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate from the Great Plains. He entered the Church in 2007 while studying engineering in South Dakota, entered the friars in 2011, was ordained in 2023, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in theology in Rome.
$5398/per person* – Departure from NYC (JFK) Other departure cities available. Call 800-213-4295 for pricing.
$698 – Single Supplement Charge
*Based on Double Occupancy
Catholic Pilgrimage to Rome & More - Daily Itinerary
Your journey begins as you depart from the United States on your overnight flight to Rome. Rest well on the plane as you prepare to enter the Eternal City and the start of a profound pilgrimage.
Upon arrival in Rome, individual transfers will take you from the airport to your hotel. After time to refresh and settle in, you will celebrate a private Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four major papal basilicas. If the Holy Father is in residence at the Vatican, you will then gather in St. Peter’s Square to attend the Pope’s Sunday Angelus blessing. The remainder of the afternoon will be free for rest or a gentle orientation walk nearby. In the evening, everyone will come together for a festive welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
The day begins with Mass at the altar when St. John Paul II is buried (Subject to availability). Continue with a  visit to the Basilica of San Clemente, including its fascinating underground crypt. You will then continue to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo to admire Caravaggio’s Crucifixion of St. Peter. In the afternoon, enjoy leisure time at Piazza di Spagna near the Spanish Steps, followed by a walk to the Trevi Fountain, where tradition says tossing a coin ensures your return to Rome. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Today begins with a drive along the historic Appian Way for a guided visit of the Catacombs of St. Domitilla, including the celebration of Mass. You will then visit two of the major basilicas: St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. John Lateran. Afterwards, experience the Scala Sancta, the Holy Stairs believed to have been climbed by Christ himself. Later, you will enjoy a guided visit of the Colosseum, along with an exterior stop at Constantine’s Arch. Dinner will follow at a local restaurant. (B,D)
This morning you will take part in the Papal Audience (subject to the Holy Father’s schedule,) joining pilgrims from around the world in St. Peter’s Square. Following this moving experience, you will tour the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, culminating with time in St. Peter’s Basilica. Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter in Chains, which houses the chains of St. Peter and Michelangelo’s Moses. Later, you will visit the Church of Our Lady of Victory to view Bernini’s Ecstasy of St. Teresa before ascending Capitoline Hill for sweeping views of the Roman Forum. Dinner will be enjoyed at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Leaving Rome behind, the group will journey through the Italian countryside to Monte Cassino Abbey, founded by St. Benedict. Here you will celebrate Mass before continuing on to San Giovanni Rotondo, the town forever linked with St. Padre Pio. Upon arrival, an orientation tour will help you become familiar with the sacred sites. The evening is free for quiet exploration before sharing dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
The day begins with Mass at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Afterwards, you will visit the modern Church of St. Pio, including the striking mosaic crypt that houses the saint’s body. An excursion takes you to Monte Sant’Angelo, one of Christendom’s oldest shrines to the Archangel Michael. Returning to San Giovanni Rotondo in the evening, you will gather once more for dinner. (B,D)
Today’s journey north begins with a stop in Loreto at the Sanctuary of the Holy House, one of the most venerated Marian shrines in the world. A guided tour will allow you to experience the Holy House and basilica, and Mass will be celebrated here if available. Continuing on through the Italian countryside, you will arrive in Assisi, the beloved home of St. Francis, where dinner awaits at a local restaurant. (B,D)
The morning begins at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, which encloses the Porziuncola, the small chapel restored by St. Francis. You will then visit the Basilica of St. Clare, home to the crucifix that spoke to St. Francis. A special stop will be made at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, where the recently canonized Carlo Acutis is buried, giving pilgrims the opportunity to pray at his tomb and learn about his life as a modern witness to faith. In the afternoon, you will explore the Upper and Lower Basilicas of St. Francis, whose walls are adorned with frescoes by Cimabue and Giotto. After free time to enjoy the town of Assisi at your leisure, the group will reconvene for dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
This morning you will depart Assisi for the return trip to Rome, a journey of approximately three and a half hours by coach with a stop along the way. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, at the tomb of St. JosemarÃa Escrivá. From there, you will visit Santa Maria sopra Minerva, the resting place of St. Catherine of Siena, and continue on to the Pantheon for a guided visit. Leisure time follows at the lively Piazza Navona before the pilgrimage concludes with a farewell dinner, complete with local wine and a true Roman atmosphere. (B,D)
After breakfast at your hotel, transfers will be provided to the airport for your flight home, carrying with you memories of the sacred places and profound experiences that marked this pilgrimage. (B)