October 9 - 17, 2025
Italy
Jubilee Pilgrimage with Bishop Earl K. Fernandes and the Diocese of Columbus
Join the Diocese of Columbus with Bishop Earl K. Fernandes on a Jubilee pilgrimage to Italy in October 2025! Begin your pilgrimage by walking in the footsteps of St. Francis, St. Clare, and the newly canonized, Blessed Carlo Acutis, in Assisi. Stop by the medieval city of Orvieto to learn about the Eucharistic miracle enroute to Rome. Other highlights include private, daily Masses, a tour of the ancient catacombs, walking through the Holy Doors of the four major basilicas, an after-hours experience of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, seeing the Holy Father during the Wednesday Papal Audience and so much more. Now is the time to be a pilgrim of hope!
Trip Code: 87157 | Group Code: 17758
INCLUSIONS
•Seven nights’ accommodations at four-star hotels
•Two nights in Assisi
•Five nights in Rome
•Continental breakfast daily
•One wine-tasting lunch
•Four dinners with wine, including a welcome and farewell dinner
•Luxury motor coach for airport transfers in Italy and specified sightseeing
•Local Catholic tour manager while in Italy
•Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary
•Arrangements of daily Mass in unique and historical churches
•Hotel & city taxes, along with porterage for one piece of luggage
•Gratuities payable to tour managers, guides and drivers
•Personal audio devices for guided tours
YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
•Airfare; this package is sold land only
•Airport transfers for travelers on independently booked flights
•Meals unless specifically identified
•Beverages with meals unless specified
•Other personal expenses
•Travel insurance
ITINERARY
Day 1: Thursday, October 9 - Depart USA
Begin your journey with an overnight flight from the USA to Rome.
Day 2: Friday, October 10 - Arrive in Rome | Porziuncola | Assisi
Upon arrival, meet your Italian tour manager and board your motorcoach to Assisi. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, visiting the Porziuncola where the Franciscan order began. Check into your hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight in Assisi.
Day 3: Saturday, October 11 - St. Francis | St. Clare | Bl. Carlo Acutis
Celebrate a morning Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis, followed by a guided tour. Visit the Church of St. Clare and take time for prayer at the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis. The evening is free for exploring Assisi and dining at your leisure.
Day 4: Sunday, October 12 - Orvieto | Rome
Depart Assisi for Orvieto to tour the Duomo and celebrate Mass in the Chapel of the Corporal. Following a group lunch and wine-tasting experience, continue to Rome and check into your hotel. Enjoy a group dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 5: Monday, October 13 - St. Peter’s Basilica | Walking Tour
Celebrate Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica with time to process through the Holy Doors. Continue with a walking tour, including visits to Sant’Agostino, St. Mary of Minerva, and the Chiesa del Gesu, each significant in Catholic history. Enjoy the evening at leisure for local cuisine and exploration.
Day 6: Tuesday, October 14 - Papal Basilicas | Private Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Begin with Mass at St. Mary Major, followed by visits to St. John Lateran and the Church of Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori. Conclude the day with a private, after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, ending with a reception in the courtyard.*
Day 7: Wednesday, October 15 - Papal Audience | St. Paul Outside the Walls | Trastevere
Experience the Papal Audience at St. Peter’s Square. Afterward, travel to St. Paul Outside the Walls for Mass and a guided tour. Enjoy free time in Trastevere, known for its vibrant ambiance and charming cafés.
Day 8: Thursday, October 16 - St. Priscilla Catacombs
Spend the morning at leisure, with an optional tour along the historic Appian Way. In the afternoon, visit the Catacombs of St. Priscilla, to reflect on the early days of the Church. Celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner and final overnight in Rome.
Day 9: Friday, October 17 - Depart Rome
After final reflections, depart to the airport for your return flights home.
Itinerary is tentative and subject to change
PRICES STARTING AT
$4,999* - Price per person, double occupancy
*This price reflects a $200 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before February 28, 2025 and an $120 per person Check Discount for those paying the total cost of the tour by check after initial deposit and received on or before the final payment due date.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT +$1,600*
OPTIONAL GROUP AIRFARE +$1,600
Roundtrip from Columbus, OH
Limited availability on a first come basis
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Deposit: $1,250 additional due on or before May 12, 2025
Final Payment: Balance due on or before July 11, 2025
Please note late payments will incur a $50 late fee.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Payments are non-refundable and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions, including the CTS Liability Release. CTS reserves the right to cancel any reservation if payments are not made according to the payment schedule. A $25 fee will be added to any reinstated reservation.
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