Overview
Rome is where Peter and Paul were martyred, where the early Church survived persecution, and where Christianity became the faith of an empire. Walk the ancient streets — the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Catacombs beneath the city. Stand in St. Peter's Square. Visit the great basilicas. Travel to Assisi, the home of Francis, and feel the simplicity and joy of his vision. Rome rewards the pilgrim who comes slowly and with attention.
Tour Highlights
- St. Peter's Basilica and Square — the heart of the Catholic world
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- The Catacombs of Rome — the underground burial places of the early Christians
- The Colosseum and the Roman Forum
- The four major basilicas — St. Peter's, St. Paul's, St. John Lateran, Santa Maria Maggiore
- Assisi — the Basilica of St. Francis and the Basilica of St. Clare
- The Appian Way — the ancient road where Paul walked into Rome
- Trastevere — the oldest Christian neighbourhood in Rome
Itinerary
Itineraries are subject to minor adjustments based on local conditions and group needs. All core sites are guaranteed.
Day 1
Arrival in Rome
Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport. Transfer to hotel near the historic centre. Evening orientation walk through Trastevere.
Day 2
Vatican
Morning at the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Afternoon in St. Peter's Basilica — the tomb of Peter, Michelangelo's Pietà, and the dome. Evening in St. Peter's Square.
Day 3
Ancient Rome
Morning at the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Afternoon on the Appian Way — the ancient road where Paul walked into Rome. Visit the Catacombs of San Callisto.
Day 4
The Four Basilicas
A day of pilgrimage through the four major basilicas — St. Paul's Outside the Walls, St. John Lateran, Santa Maria Maggiore, and a return to St. Peter's. The traditional Roman pilgrimage route.
Day 5
Assisi
Day trip to Assisi. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis — the upper and lower churches with their extraordinary frescoes. The Basilica of St. Clare. The Porziuncola. Return to Rome in the evening.
Day 6
Trastevere & Early Christian Rome
Morning in Trastevere — the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of the oldest churches in Rome. Afternoon at the Basilica of San Clemente — three layers of history descending to the 1st century.
Day 7
Free Day in Rome
A full day at your own pace. The Borghese Gallery, the Pantheon, the Campo de' Fiori, or simply the streets and piazzas of this inexhaustible city.
Day 8
Departure
Morning transfers to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Departures throughout the day.
Tour Details
Included
- All accommodation (4-star hotels in central Rome)
- Daily breakfast and most dinners
- Private coach for day trips
- Expert guide throughout
- All entrance fees including Vatican Museums
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (required)
- Lunches and some dinners
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional evening concerts
Next Departures
- April 2027
- October 2027
Exact dates confirmed upon inquiry. Custom departures available for groups of 12+.
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