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ABOUT YOUR TRIP
Join us in 2025 for the Year of the Jubilee and walk through The Holy Doors!
As many know, the Jubilee is a special year of grace, in which the Catholic Church offers the faithful the possibility of asking for a plenary indulgence, that is, the remission of sins for themselves or for deceased relatives.
The most exciting and well-known rite is certainly the opening of the Holy Door. This gate is open only during the jubilee year and the 4 main ones are the major basilicas of Rome: St. Peter, Archbasilica of St John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St Mary Major. The first to be opened is St. Peter’s Basilica, the other doors are opened in the following days and remain open until the end of the Jubilee when they are once again walled up.
ITINERARY
Today:Your Jubilee pilgrimage begins by boarding your international flight to Rome. Meals and drinks will be served on-board. Enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits in Italy!
Today: Upon arrival at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, you will meet your professional tour guide and board your luxury deluxe touring vehicle. As we exit the airport, we will begin a panoramic tour to get acquainted with “The Eternal City.” We will stop by the famous Trevi Fountain, where there will be free time for lunch. Afterward, your tour continues at the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps. Afterward, we will proceed to your hotel for the evening.
Tonight: Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Today: After an early breakfast at your hotel, we will proceed to the Vatican for the Papal Audience with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square! After the audience, we will walk through the Holy Doors of the grand St. Peter’s Basilica! We will celebrate Mass, explore the basilica, and continue with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the world-famous Sistine Chapel! There will be time for personal exploration of Rome today. Consult with your tour guide for suggestions, as there is much to see!
Tonight: Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Today: Our tour begins by walking through the Holy Doors at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, one of Rome’s four major basilicas and the final resting place of St. Paul, the Apostle. Next, we will explore Rome’s Catacombs, followed by an ancient Rome tour that includes the Colosseum, Capitol Hill, the Vittorio Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus. This afternoon, we will have the opportunity to walk through the Holy Doors of St. Mary Major and St. John Lateran! You will also have free time to explore before returning to your hotel.
Tonight: Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Today: This morning, we will depart Rome and journey to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and founder of the Franciscan Order. Upon arrival, we will celebrate Mass at St. Mary of the Angels Basilica. Inside is the Porziuncola, the tiny church in the woods where St. Francis started his ministry and St. Clare began her religious life. Next, we will tour the St. Francis of Assisi Basilica and view the crucifix that spoke the words to him, “Rebuild my Church.” Afterward, we will visit the Church of St. Clare, a follower of St. Francis and founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, known today as the Order of Saint Clare. The rest of the day can be spent exploring independently, shopping, or relaxing. Later, we will return to your hotel.
Tonight: Dinner and overnight in Assisi.
Today: After breakfast, we will leave our hotel and journey toward the Adriatic coast to the great Marian Shrine of Loreto, a famous Catholic Pilgrimage site since the 14th century. Here, we will visit the Basilica of the Holy House, which enshrines the Holy House of Nazareth, the home in which the Blessed Virgin Mary is believed to have lived. Next, we will continue to Lanciano, where we will celebrate Mass at the Church of St. Longinus, home of an 8th-century Eucharistic Miracle. If time allows, there will be free time to explore independently before returning to San Giovanni Rotondo.
Tonight: Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.
Today: After breakfast, we will start our day at the Old Church, where we will celebrate Mass. After Mass, we will tour the sanctuary and view the crucifix St. Pio stood before as he received the stigmata in 1918. After your tour, we will travel along the beautiful Gargano Peninsula to Monte Sant’ Angelo and the Cave of St. Michael, where in the year 492, it is believed that Michael the Archangel appeared to a Bishop whose diocese was threatened with annihilation by pagans. St. Michael assured the bishop they would be saved. Today, almost a million pilgrims per year travel to the cave to pray for the intercession of St. Michael. Afterward, we will return to your hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo.
Tonight: Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.
Today: After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and travel through the rich Italian countryside of vineyards, orchards, and olive groves to Monte Cassino, a town founded by St. Benedict in 529. We will tour the magnificent Monte Cassino Abbey, where St. Benedict started the Benedictine Order. Afterward, we will visit the Church of St. Peter and Paul before continuing to your hotel in Rome for the evening.
Tonight: Dinner and overnight accommodations in Rome.
Today: We will transfer to the airport this morning to catch our return flight home.
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.