Shrines of Italy Tour
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October 6th – Rome
October 7th – Rome & The Holy Stairs
October 8th – Rome & Assisi
October 9th – Assisi & Loreto
October 10th – Assisi
October 11th – Assisi & Florence
October 12th – Assisi, Boccaporena & Rome
October 13th – Rome, Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica
October 14th – Rome & Papal Audience
October 15th – Rome
Tour Details & Fine Print
Tuesday
October 6th
Rome
Rome, Italy
Grand Hotel Fleming Omnia Group
Your tour opens in Rome, the spiritual center of the Catholic faith. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. This evening, savor regional flavors as you join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
Wednesday
October 7th
Rome & Scala Sancta, The Holy Stairs
Rome
Grand Hotel Fleming Omnia Group
Breakfast
Today, venture beyond ancient Rome’s city limits for a visit to St. Sebastian Outside the Walls, where you have the possibility of celebrating Mass*. Then, follow the steps down to the catacombs underneath the basilica for a touching visit to the tombs of early Christians, martyrs, and saints. Continue to the Scala Sancta , the Holy Stairs, which are said to be the steps that Christ climbed when he appeared before Pontius Pilate. Conclude your day at the Marian Basilica of St. Mary Major, where art and spirituality meet.
Thursday
October 8th
Rome,
Santa Maria degli Angeli & Assisi
Rome – Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi
Hotel Cenacolo
Breakfast & Lunch
Travel north to the region of Umbria, known as “the green heart of Italy” and where St. Francis spent most of his life. Pause for lunch at a family-owned winery nestled in the countryside. This afternoon, visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, where you explore the Porziuncola – the small chapel that is the founding site of the Franciscan Order. Stroll through the rose garden, where tradition holds that the miracle of the thorny bush took place. Then pause for a moment of reflection at the Chapel of the Transitus, where St. Francis of Assisi passed away. You’ll have the opportunity to celebrate Mass* at the basilica before checking into your hotel in the early evening. Settle in for a four-night stay before spending an evening at leisure.
Friday
October 9th
Assisi & Loreto
Assisi – Loreto – Assisi
Hotel Cenacolo
Breakfast & Dinner
This morning, journey across the Apennine Mountains to the Marian shrine of Loreto, a site so sacred that more than fifty Popes have made a pilgrimage here. Pause for a moment of devotion at the statue of the Madonna di Loreto, especially venerated as the universal patroness of air travelers. Then, visit the shrine of the Holy House of Nazareth, which is believed to have been miraculously transported by angels from the Holy Land in 1294. The Holy House is revered as the place where the Virgin Mary was born, lived, and received the Annunciation. You have the opportunity of celebrating Mass* at the basilica before returning to Assisi in time for dinner at your hotel.
Saturday
October 10th
Assisi
Assisi
Hotel Cenacolo
Breakfast
Guided by a local expert, set out on a morning-long walking tour of the medieval hilltop town of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Spend time at the church of St. Clare, pausing for a moment of reflection at the crucifix from which Jesus spoke to Francis. Visit the Sanctuary of the Spoliation that now enshrines the tomb of St. Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint who used his skills in website design to document and share Eucharistic miracles. Then, explore the 13th-century basilica of St. Francis, where you can see many of his possessions and a series of famous frescoes depicting his life. You can celebrate Mass* at the basilica before an afternoon at leisure to spend in prayer and meditation or exploring more of this charming hilltop town on your own.
Sunday
October 11th
Assisi Or An Optional Day Trip to Florence
Assisi – Optional Day Trip to Florence
Hotel Cenacolo
Breakfast & Dinner
Take a full day at leisure to independently explore historic Assisi. Or, join a full-day optional excursion to Florence, ** the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” A local expert provides a walking tour featuring views of the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo. See the massive Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its imposing dome and the gilded “Gates of Paradise,” the bronze doors that adorn the neighboring baptistery. Your walking tour takes you by other famous sights such as the Signoria Square before returning to your hotel in Assisi in the late evening.
Available Option:
Day Trip to Florence + $99
The beautiful city of Florence is a gem in the crown of the renowned region of Tuscany, and its capital city should not be missed. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing as a local expert highlights such treasures as the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and Piazza del Duomo. Here, stand before the massive Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its imposing dome and the gilded “Gates of Paradise,” the bronze doors adorning the neighboring Baptistery. Before your return to Assisi, take some time at leisure to savor the local flavors of this region and shop in the wonderful boutiques and acclaimed handicraft shops that Florence offers.
Monday
October 12th
Assisi, Boccaporena di Cascia & Rome
Assisi – Roccaporena di Cascia – Rome
Grand Hotel Fleming Omnia Group
Breakfast
This morning, say ciao to Assisi and travel to Cascia. Upon arrival, visit the hamlet of Roccaporena, the birthplace of St. Rita. Explore the humble house where the patron saint of impossible causes was born, and the small church of San Montano where she got married. You have the opportunity to celebrate Mass* in Roccaporena before continuing your journey to Rome. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and settle in for a three-night stay before an evening at leisure.
Tuesday
October 13th
Rome, Vatican Museum & St. Peter’s Basilica
Rome – Vatican Museum – St. Peter’s Basilica
Grand Hotel Fleming Omnia Group
Breakfast
This morning explore the Vatican Museum,*** including the Sistine Chapel where the Pope is elected and where Michelangelo’s famous Last Judgment mural is located. End your visit in St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest church. Feel the grace around you as you meander along towering marble columns and stand in awe before the Pietà , Michelangelo’s renowned sculpture of the Christ and the Virgin Mary. The afternoon is yours to explore more of the Eternal City. You may celebrate Mass* at a local church before an evening at leisure.
Wednesday
October 14th
Rome & Papal Audience
Rome – Papal Audience
Grand Hotel Fleming Omnia Group
Breakfast & Dinner
Early this morning, attend the weekly Papal Audience**** in the Vatican City to receive the blessing given by the Holy Father. The afternoon is yours to do as you wish. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant, celebrating the end of a memorable pilgrimage to Italy.
Thursday
October 15th
Rome
Rome – Tour Ends
Breakfast
Your tour comes to a close in Rome.
Tour Details & Fine Print
Price starting at $6048.00 per person based on double occupancy. Price includes everything outline in the tour, airfare however depending on what city you are flying from you may have a slight increase, transfer from you home to airport as long as you live with 50 miles of the airport, and insurance. The insurance allows you to cancel for any reason and get a full refund minus the cost of the insurance up to 24 hours before departure. If you cancel less than 24 hours before departure it becomes nonrefundable.
Your deposit is $1247 per person if you want the insurance. If you don’t then your deposit is $698.
This is considered a level 3 activity tour which means:
You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.
To book this trip please contact me at 618-409-0143.
Dave Kronk
See Sea Trips
10 Day – Shrines of Italy Land Tour – Rome, Relics & Religious Inspiration
October 6, 2026 – October 15, 2026
Collette Tours
Some Places We’ll Be Visiting: Rome |
Scala Sancta , the Holy Stairs | Umbria Region | Assisi | Loreto | Basilica of St. Francis | Florence (optional) | Roccaporena di Cascia | Vatican City | St. Peter’s Basilica | Papal Audience
Prices start at $6048 (double occupancy) – Includes hotel accommodations, tours, airfare, transport to airport from home (within 50 miles), breakfast each day and some additional meals and insurance
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