Rome · St. Peter's Basilica · Papal Audience · Saint Mary Major · Saint John the Lateran · Scala Santa · Church of the Gesu · Saint Ignatius Loyola Church · Pantheon · Piazza Navona · Santa Maria Sopra Minerva · Trevi · Spanish Steps · Vatican Museums · Sistine Chapel · Castel Gandolfo ·
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Rome · St. Peter's Basilica · Papal Audience · Saint Mary Major · Saint John the Lateran · Scala Santa · Church of the Gesu · Saint Ignatius Loyola Church · Pantheon · Piazza Navona · Santa Maria Sopra Minerva · Trevi · Spanish Steps · Vatican Museums · Sistine Chapel · Castel Gandolfo ·
Explore “The Eternal City” and all the marvels Rome has to offer and even experience a Papal Audience with the Holy Father. Visit important Catholic sites like the Holy Stairs, the minor Basilicas, and some historical sites like the Trevi Fountain. Tour the Catacombs in Rome, which are the world’s largest underground Christian burial site. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, art & cuisine of Italy on this Catholic Pilgrimage!
Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) or other airports per
https://www.206tours.com/airports/
- Prepaid seat assignments
- Airport Taxes and Fuel Surcharges
- Hotel accommodations: (or similar) in double occupancy
- ~ 5 nights: May 12 - 17: Starhotels Michelangelo or Le Meridien Visconti Rome, Rome, Italy
- ~ 2 nights: May 17 - 19: Hotel Castel Vecchio, Castel Gandolfo, Italy
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- Base Price: 2 Travellers in 1 Room: Queen or King Bed or 2 Twin beds
- Optional - Additional Cost:
- ◦ Solo Traveler: No Roomate
- ◦ Triple Room: Upon Request
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- Transfers as per itinerary
- Breakfast daily
- 4 Dinners and 2 Lunches
- Wine and mineral water with dinners
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Luggage Porterage
- Whispers
- Assistance of a professional local Guide
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Mass daily & Spiritual activities
- Flight bag & PDF digital confirmation of all travel documents
Not Included
- Meals and beverages not mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Monday, May 11: Depart for Rome
Make your way to your local airport, where you will board your overnight flight(s). Your meals will be served on board.
Day 2 | Tuesday, May 12: Rome Airport – Rome
Welcome to Rome, also known as, “The Eternal City”. Upon arrival at Rome airport, collect your luggage in the baggage claim area and continue to the Arrivals Hall, where you will be greeted by a tour escort and/or driver. You will make your way to the bus and transfer to your hotel. Following check-in, this afternoon, your group will meet in the hotel lobby and depart for Mass. After Mass you will attend a welcome dinner before overnight in your hotel.
Day 3 | Wednesday, May 13: Rome: Papal Audience, Saint Mary Major, Saint John the Lateran, Scala Santa
After breakfast, you will attend the Papal Audience. After a group lunch at a restaurant, we will visit St. Mary Major, which reigns as the only Basilica that has kept its original structure and is an authentic jewel in the crown of Roman Churches. This Basilica contains a relic from the Manger of the Infant Jesus. Then visit the oldest of the four major Basilicas in Rome, and the home to the relics of Peter and Paul, the Basilica of St. John the Lateran. This Basilica is where The Pope was installed as Bishop of Rome. Next, you will cross the street to visit the Holy Stairs. These Holy Stairs are the very steps leading up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem on which Jesus stepped on his way to trial during his Passion. The Stairs were brought to Rome by Saint Helena in the fourth century. Ascending these stairs on your knees, in memory of Christ’s agonizing Passion. Dinner on your own and overnight in Rome.
Day 4 | Thursday, May 14: Rome: Church of the Gesu, Saint Ignatius Loyola Church, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Trevi, Spanish Steps
This morning, after breakfast at your hotel you will tour some of the Jesuit-related sites in Rome, the Church of the Gesu and the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. After lunch on your own, you will tour the Spanish Quarter of Rome, including the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Dinner on your own and overnight in your hotel.
Day 5 | Friday, May 15: Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
Today we will visit the Vatican Museum, where you can see the Tapestry Gallery, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. After a group lunch, enjoy free time to explore the city before dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 6 | Saturday, May 16: Rome – Castel Gandolfo
This morning, after breakfast you will visit the Catacombs and the Major Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. After lunch on your own, you will transfer to Castel Gandolfo. Dinner and overnight in Castel Gandolfo.
Day 7 | Sunday, May 17: Castel Gandolfo
After breakfast you will tour the Papal Palace and the Villa Barberini Gardens. After lunch on your own, you’ll have time to explore the beautiful town of Castel Gandolfo before dinner on your own and overnight.
Day 8 | Monday, May 18: Castel Gandolfo
This morning after breakfast in your hotel you will proceed to the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo. After lunch on your own, continue to tour the observatory and meet with the staff. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in your hotel.
Day 9 | Tuesday, May 19: Rome Airport Departure
After breakfast we will depart for the Rome Airport. Departure flights. Return back with the best memories.
*206 Tours Disclaimer:
Occasionally local religious and national holidays, weather, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of events or the missing of certain events/places. Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication, rather than a contract of events and places to be visited.
Would you like to arrive earlier or stay later?
Let us know at the time of registration if you would like to arrive earlier, or stay later, than the scheduled tour dates, and pending availability, we will change your airline reservations accordingly, additional fees may apply. Pre- and/or post-stays at the hotel will cost an additional fee. These options should be available to you when registering online, or simply contact us: sales@206tours.com
