This itinerary offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the profound spiritual heritage of the Catholic Church. This Pilgrimage gives you the opportunity to reflect on your faith and engage with sacred traditions. Each destination, from Rome’s majestic basilicas to the serene landscapes of Assisi, serves as a backdrop for personal devotion and communal celebration, making this journey not just a travel experience, but a pilgrimage of the heart.
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: JOHANNESBURG SUN, 10 SEPT 2026
Meet at O.R Tambo International airport and check in to your flight to Dubai.
Arrive in Dubai and check in to your flight to Rome.
Dinner Onboard your Flight
Day 2: ROME MON, 11 SEPT 2026
Arrive in Rome, proceed through customs and collect your luggage. You’ll be warmly welcomed by a local assistant before setting off on a guided visit to the awe-inspiring Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, believed to house the remains of St. Paul himself. Experience the solemnity and reverence of this ancient site, with an opportunity for a private Mass. Afterward, settle into the comfort of your religious house for a welcoming dinner and a restful overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight in Rome
Day 3: ST. MARY MAJOR / ST PETER’S BASILICA TUE, 12 SEPT 2026
After breakfast, explore some of Rome’s most significant basilicas, beginning with the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran—the papal throne’s seat and the oldest of the papal basilicas. Continue to the majestic St. Mary Major, Rome’s largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with a possible private Mass. After a leisurely lunch, enjoy a panoramic tour en-route to the Vatican, where you’ll be guided through the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica and Square.
Dinner and overnight in Rome
Day 4: PAPAL AUDIENCE WED, 13 SEPT 2026
In the morning, you’ll attend the Papal Audience at the Vatican, a profound experience for every pilgrim. Following this, we’ll stroll through the heart of Rome, exploring its iconic squares and fountains. In the afternoon, a panoramic bus tour will take you through ancient Rome’s historic sites before returning to the religious house.
Dinner and overnight in Rome
Day 5: LANCIANO / SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO THU, 14 SEPT 2026
After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and Depart Rome for San Giovanni Rotondo, with a special stop in Lanciano to visit the Shrine of the Eucharistic Miracle, where a possible private Mass may be celebrated. This visit is a beautiful moment to reflect and connect. Arrive in San Giovanni Rotondo and check in to your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo
Day 6: CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA DELLE GRAZIE FRI, 15 SEPT 2026
After breakfast, start your day with a private Mass in the historic church, followed by a guided visit of the new church and the convent where Padre Pio’s mission flourished. See the crucifix where he received the stigmata in 1918 and the confessional where he provided spiritual guidance to countless pilgrims. In the afternoon, visit the Shrine of St. Michael at Monte Sant’Angelo, with an option for private Mass.
Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo
Day 7: ASSISI / ST. FRANCIS BASILICA SAT, 16 SEPT 2026
After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and transfer to Assisi and meet with the guide for a visit the tomb of St. Francis in the Basilica dedicated to the saint in Assisi. Explore the quaint hilltop birthplace of St. Francis that still retains something of the atmosphere of the early 1200s, the period when the saint began his ministry. Contained within the huge 13th-century Basilica is many of the saint’s possessions and a series of frescoes by Giotto depicting his life. After a look at the ancient Roman temple, go to the Basilica of St. Clare to see the saint’s incorrupt body. The foundress of the Order of Poor Clares followed the teachings of St. Francis by living a life of poverty and humility. Celebrate possible private Mass in St. Clare or in St. Francis Basilica.
Enjoy time at leisure for private devotion with the option to visit St. Damiano church, where the crucifix spoke to St. Francis. On foot or by taxi you will continue to your accommodation and check in.
Dinner and overnight in Assisi
Day 8: ASSISI / JOHANNESBURG SUN, 17 SEPT 2026
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit led by a local friar to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, which stands upon the Porziuncola, a small church where St. Francis prayed in his early days of conversion. A possible private Mass may be celebrated here. Finally, enjoy some leisure time before transferring to Rome Airport for departure, taking with you unforgettable memories and deep spiritual renewal.
Check in to your flight departing to Dubai.
Arrive in Dubai and check in to your flight to Johannesburg
Overnight on board your flight
Day 9: JOHANNESBURG MON, 18 SEPT 2026
Arrive at the O.R Tambo International Airport.
