Italy: Shrine, Saints, and Sacred Sites with Fr. Chicoine
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Basilica of Saint John, Father Trevor Chicoine invite you to walk in the steps of the saints on a 13-day pilgrimage to Italy. Together we will pray in the ancient catacombs, celebrate Holy Mass in Rome's major basilicas, venerate the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena in Orvieto, pray at the tomb of St. Francis in Assisi, explore medieval Siena and Renaissance Florence, and experience the splendor of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.
Spiritual & Sightseeing Highlights
- Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls and Catacombs
- Papal Audience with the Holy Father
- Basilica of St. Mary Major and Holy Manger relic
- Archbasilica of St. John Lateran and Scala Santa
- Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme and Mamertine Prison
- Crypt of St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums
- Pantheon and Piazza Navona
- Orvieto Duomo and Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena relic
- Le Velette vineyard lunch and wine tasting
- Basilica di San Domenico and Siena Duomo
- Tombs of St. Francis, St. Clare, and St. Carlo Acutis in Assisi
- Porziuncola chapel at Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Florence Duomo and Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Gallery
- Franciscan Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence
- Grand Canal private water taxi tour
- St. Mark's Basilica and Pala d'Oro in Venice
Your Journey
International flight departure
Arrival in Rome, Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, and Catacombs
Papal Audience in St. Peter's Square and Basilica of St. Mary Major
Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Scala Santa, Relics of the True Cross, and Mamertine Prison
Mass in St. Peter's Crypt, Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and optional city stroll
Eucharistic Miracle of Orvieto, Le Velette vineyard wine tasting, and arrival in Tuscany
Siena, Basilica di San Domenico, medieval Duomo, and Piazza del Campo
Assisi, Basilica di Santa Chiara, Sanctuary of the Renunciation, tomb of St. Francis, and Porziuncola
Florence panorama, Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore, Michelangelo's David, and Basilica di Santa Croce
High-speed rail to Venice, Murano island, and local church Mass
Independent Venice exploration and Grand Canal private water taxi tour
St. Mark's Basilica, Pala d'Oro, and Farewell Dinner
Transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport and return flight home
What's Included
- Spiritual leadership with Very Reverend Trevor Chicoine
- Daily Holy Mass and spiritual reflections
- 11 nights in 4-star hotel accommodations
- Four nights in Rome near the Vatican
- Four nights at Borgo San Luigi in Monteriggioni
- Three nights on the island of Murano in Venice
- Daily breakfasts
- Three lunches
- Group dinners and farewell dinner
- Lunch and wine experience at Le Velette vineyard
- Tickets to the Papal Audience
- Private motorcoach transportation
- High-speed train to Venice
- Private water taxi tour along the Grand Canal
- All airport transfers
- Expert local guides and group entrance fees
- In-country tour manager
- TravelTyme host
Physical Requirements
This pilgrimage involves a moderate level of physical activity. On many days you can expect to walk 4–5 miles, often on uneven ground, cobblestones, hills and stairs, and sometimes in hot weather. Some holy sites can only be reached on foot, and coaches often have to park some distance away. The group travels together on a full daily schedule. If you have any mobility needs, please tell us on this form so we can talk with you about them before you travel.
Questions about this pilgrimage? Call us at 636.391.1000
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