
A 12 Day Pilgrimage to Rome and Northern Italy with Fr Bernar Sacred Heart, St Bernard and St Joesph Cathoilc Churches
April 13th, 2026 – April 24th, 2026
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Tour Price
$5,475.00 / per person
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Single Occupancy
$975.00 / per person
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Triple Occupancy
$499.00 / per person
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Deposit
$250.00
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Duration
12 Days
Price Includes
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Round-trip airfare Tickets
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Superior Accommodation Breakfast and Dinner
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Hotel Taxes and Portages
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Transportation in a Modern Coach for all the Tour days
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Excellent English-speaking Tour Guide
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Comprehensive sightseeing with a bilingual licensed guide
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Entrance fees to all sights and portage at Hotels
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Daily Mass/Service (If Requested)
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Tour brochure
Price does not include
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Gratuities to the tour manager, guides, hotel team, and driver
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Meals not specific to the program
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Beverages & drinks
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Any services not mentioned in the program
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Travel Insurance
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Transportation to and from US Airport
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Items of a personal nature
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Passport and Visa Costs (If Any)
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Trip Cancellation Protection
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Professional Pictures Taken
Tour's Itinerary
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Day 1 Departure to Europe
In the evening, we begin our journey to Europe as we depart from your local USA international airport. Meals will be served during our overnight flight to ensure you're comfortable and energized for the upcoming adventures.
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Day 2 Arrive in Venice/Mestre
Upon arrival at Venice Airport, we will meet our professional tour manager and proceed to our waiting motorcoach for the drive to our hotel in Mestre. After checking in, you’ll have time to relax before enjoying a delicious dinner at the hotel. Welcome to Italy!
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Day 3 Exploring Venice
This morning, we board a motor launch to travel through the canals of Venice. Our walking tour will include visits to one of the famous glass factories, St. Mark's Basilica and Square, and views of Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and Rialto Bridge. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to shop or people-watch in St. Mark’s Square. An optional gondola ride is available in the late afternoon before dinner at a local restaurant. We’ll then return by private boat to the mainland for an overnight stay in Mestre.
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Day 4 Venice to Pisa and Tuscany
We start the day with early morning Mass at St. Anthony’s Basilica in Padova, followed by a scenic drive through Tuscany to the town of Pisa. We will visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Field of Miracles, which includes the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Cemetery. Afterward, we continue to Montecatini Terme, a beautiful spa village where we will spend the next two nights.
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Day 5 Florence
Today, we drive to Florence, where we’ll immerse ourselves in its rich heritage with a walking tour. We’ll visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s famous David, the Duomo and Giotto’s Tower, the Baptistry’s Gates of Paradise, Signoria Square, and Santa Croce Church, where Michelangelo is buried. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Florence at your leisure. We’ll return to Montecatini for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 6 San Gimignano, Siena, and Assisi
After breakfast, we head through the rolling hills of Tuscany to visit San Gimignano, a medieval town frozen in time. After free time, we continue to Siena, where we’ll stroll through its Gothic streets and visit the magnificent Cathedral and St. Catherine of Siena’s birthplace. In the evening, we travel to Assisi for a wine tasting and early supper at a local winery, followed by an overnight stay in Assisi.
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Day 7 Spiritual Assisi
This morning, we explore Assisi, a town dedicated to spirituality, with visits to the Basilica of St. Clare, Piazza del Commune, and the Basilica of St. Francis, where Mass will be requested at the tomb of St. Francis. Afterward, you’ll have free time to absorb the unique atmosphere of this sacred place. The tour also includes the Santuario Della Spogliazione, where Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb is placed. The afternoon is free for personal activities before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
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Day 8 Assisi to Rome
After breakfast and checkout, we’ll depart Assisi and stop in the valley below to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, home to the Porziuncola Chapel, the birthplace of the Franciscan Order. We then continue to Rome to explore the ancient legacy of the Roman Empire, including the Baths of Caracalla, Circus Maximus, Palatine and Capitoline Hills, Roman Forum, and the Colosseum. Dinner and overnight stay in Rome.
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Day 9 Christian Rome Exploration
We begin the day with visits to two significant churches: the Basilica of St. John in Lateran, the Mother Church of Rome, and the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the oldest and most important shrines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Major. The afternoon and evening are free to explore Rome further on your own.
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Day 10 Papal Audience and Rome Leisure
This morning, we will participate in the Papal Audience, requested for our entire group. In the early afternoon, those who wish may return to the hotel, while others can join the tour manager for a walking tour from St. Peter’s Square, across the River Tiber to Piazza Navona, and on to the Pantheon. The evening is free for leisure.
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Day 11 Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
Today is dedicated to the Vatican State. We will visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica and Square. The afternoon is free for individual pursuits, and we will conclude the day with the final Mass of our tour and a farewell dinner.
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Day 12 Departure from Rome
After breakfast, we say ‘Arrivederci’ to Italy and transfer to Rome Airport for our journey home. We will arrive in the USA in the early evening, concluding an unforgettable trip.
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