10 Days / 8 Nights
A transformative pilgrimage visiting Vatican City's spiritual treasures. Attend a papal audience! Discover Rome's sacred landmarks like St. Mary Major Basilica and catacombs before journeying south to Monte Cassino and San Giovanni Rotondo, the birthplace of St. Padre Pio.
Experience profound moments at Padre Pio's tomb and the Grotto of Michael the Archangel. Then, venture to Lanciano and Loreto, witnessing Eucharistic miracles and the Holy House of Nazareth. Conclude in Međjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, embracing spiritual growth and Our Lady's presence atop Apparition Hill.
Itinerary
Begin pilgrimage with an overnight flight to Rome.
Arrival in Rome, transfer to the hotel. Evening: Dinner at our hotel.
Papal audience with Pope Francis. Visit Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the recently excavated necropolis. Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Visit Basilica of St. Mary Major and Scala Sancta. Explore St. John Lateran and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Visit Church of Domine Quo Vadis and catacombs. Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Head south, passing through Italian countryside. Visit Monte Cassino, founded by St. Benedict. Arrive in San Giovanni Rotondo, hometown of St. Padre Pio. Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Mass at Padre Pio's tomb and tour of the sanctuary. Visit Grotto of Michael the Archangel with a panoramic view. Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Visit Church of St. Longinus in Lanciano. See the Holy House of Nazareth and the Madonna of Loreto. Depart on an overnight ferry to Split, Croatia.
Arrival in Međjugorje. Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Attend Mass and climb Apparition Hill. Visit the Blue Cross where Our Lady appeared. Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for the return flight home.
Inclusions
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Round-trip air: USA » Rome / MEJ/Dubrovnik » USA
- 8 nights First Class hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily with 8 dinners
- Bilingual Catholic tour escort and local guides
- Entrance fees to specified attractions
- Whisper headsets
- Porterage at hotels
- Deluxe motorcoach
- Ferry to Ancona/Split
- USTOA 1 Million Dollar Travelers Protection Plan
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