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ABOUT YOUR TRIP
Imagine being enriched by the essence of Italy’s holy shrines exploding with art & culture.
Italy embraces the treasures of the Catholic Church and embodies the faith in ways that can only be experienced on pilgrimage. Let the Eternal City of Rome capture your senses and educate you in Catholic traditions. Enjoy four nights in Rome, including visits to the four major basilicas and, the highlight, a Papal Audience with Pope Francis. Learn about St. Francis in Assisi, also where St. Clare began her religious life. From Padre Pio and San Giovanni Rotondo to one of the most powerful 8th-century Eucharistic Miracle Sanctuaries in Lanciano, strengthen your faith along this journey as you experience the Shrines of Italy.
Under Nativity’s excellent organization and leadership, our pilgrimages offer complete itineraries that include round-trip airfare, first-class hotel accommodations, breakfast, dinner, all transportation, daily Masses, and more!
ITINERARY
Your exciting pilgrimage starts today as you board your flight to Rome! Embrace the incredible spiritual journey ahead in Italy, cherishing every moment of this remarkable adventure across the Atlantic.
Welcome to beautiful Rome! We’re thrilled to meet our guide and driver as we board our touring vehicle for a panoramic tour of the “Eternal City.” We’ll visit the iconic Trevi Fountain, where you’ll have time for lunch. After settling into your hotel, enjoy a delightful dinner and a restful night—an amazing start to your Roman adventure!
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square every Wednesday! After the audience, we’ll explore St. Peter’s Basilica, home to Michelangelo’s stunning Pieta, and the Vatican Museums, where you’ll see the Tapestry Gallery, Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s Last Judgment. We’ll honor Saint John Paul II at his tomb and visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major, which holds a relic from Jesus’ manger. After a day filled with beauty and spirituality, enjoy dinner and relax at your hotel.
Get ready for an exciting morning of history and spirituality! Start with an early breakfast before visiting the Basilica of St. John the Lateran, Rome’s oldest major basilica, where Pope Francis was installed as Bishop of Rome. Next, explore the Holy Stairs, the steps Jesus ascended to trial, brought to Rome by Saint Helena. This reflective experience is truly moving. Then, stroll down the ancient Appian Way, encountering notable sites like the Domino Quo Vadis Chapel, the Baths of Caracalla, the Arch of Drusus, and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella. Finally, we’ll visit the beautiful Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, founded by Emperor Constantine and the burial place of Saint Paul the Apostle. Conclude your day with a cozy dinner and relaxing hotel stay.
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll start our walking tour of ancient Rome! We’ll begin at Piazza Venezia and then visit iconic sites like Capitoline Hill and the Pantheon. We’ll also stop by the Basilica of St. Mary of the Altar of Heaven and the historic Mamertine Prison. Then, we’ll stroll along Via dei Fori Imperiali to see the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Arch of Constantine. After a nice lunch, we’ll explore the Basilica of St. Clement before enjoying dinner and a restful night at your hotel.
Join us on a journey to Assisi, the home of Saint Francis! We’ll visit the Basilica of St. Francis to pray at his tomb and explore the chapel where he prayed. Next, we’ll see the Church of St. Clare and the St. Mary of the Angels Basilica. Enjoy free time in the medieval streets for shopping and lunch before visiting the Santuario Della Spogliazione to see Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb. The day will end with dinner and a restful overnight stay at your hotel, creating wonderful memories!
Join us as we journey to the beautiful Adriatic coast to visit the Marian shrine of Loreto, home to the Holy House of Nazareth. Next, we’ll head to the historic town of Lanciano, where we’ll celebrate Mass at the Church of St. Longinus, known for the remarkable Eucharistic Miracle of the eighth century. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore Lanciano before continuing to San Giovanni Rotondo. We’ll end the day with a delicious dinner and a restful night at our hotel.
What a wonderful day lies ahead! After breakfast, we’ll explore the enchanting Old Church and tour the sanctuary, where you can admire the meaningful crucifix—the spot where St. Pio received the stigmata—and visit the confessional he cherished. Next, we’ll take a scenic bus ride along the Gargano Peninsula to the historic Grotto of St. Michael the Archangel, where St. Michael reassured a Bishop about his diocese’s safety. After some free time to enjoy the surroundings, we’ll return to San Giovanni Rotondo, taking in stunning ocean and countryside views. We’ll wrap up the day with a lovely dinner and a restful overnight at your hotel.
As we journey north through the stunning Italian countryside with its vibrant vineyards and olive groves, we’ll first stop at Monte Cassino, established by St. Benedict in 529. We’ll explore the impressive Abbey of Monte Cassino and the Church of St. Peter and Paul. After this delightful day, we’ll head to Rome for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant and comfortable accommodations at your hotel.
This morning, we’re gearing up for our journey back home as we make our way to the airport to catch our flight!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Round-trip airfare
All airport taxes and fuel surcharges
First-class hotels
Prices based on double occupancy
Land transportation
Breakfast and dinner
Sightseeing/admissions fees
Daily Masses
Professional local guides
Printed promotional brochures and marketing materials
Medical Protection Plan
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
Passport & visa costs
Tips for the tour manager, guides, and driver
Personal items/expenses (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
GALLERY
PLAN A TRIP
Booking your spiritual journey with Nativity Pilgrimage relieves you of all the hassles. There is no need to worry about the logistics such as flights, hotels, guides and timing. Invite your parish, family & friends and let Nativity do the rest! When you choose Nativity Pilgrimage you won’t have to worry about the details; hotels, flights, Mass venues, language and cultural barriers or marketing materials.
Our team is always available to ensure the process is simple and seamless. We provide comprehensive support, process all reservations, handle all accounting, invoicing and payment processing, issue travel documents and answer any questions that come up during the process.
We will walk you through all of your options for each itinerary and our expert team will make sure we create the pilgrimage of a lifetime.
TRAVEL PROTECTION
Although travel insurance is optional, it is highly recommended. Be prepared for unforeseen events that can leave you to cancel your trip, or worse, with out-of-pocket expenses! We have partnered with Trawick Insurance to offer you coverage for the unexpected. Buy it now upon registration to get “cancel for any reason.” There are 2 options for travel insurance:
- Buy directly online through our website after submitting the application
- Buy insurance from your own insurance company.