HIGHLIGHTS

1. Immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere of the Jubilee right in Rome, during a time of grace in the Catholic Church and experience the deep spirituality of this holy place.
2. Visit Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi and its Basilica, home to the Saint's tomb.
3. In Padua, visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, one of the most important pilgrimage centers in Italy that houses the tomb of St. Anthony, known for his deep devotion and his gift of preaching and miracles.

DAY 1 : NEW YORK - MILAN
Today we will have the exciting departure on our intercontinental flight to Europe.

DAY 2 : MILAN
Upon landing in Milan, our arrival at the airport gives way to a free afternoon in this fashionable city. Stroll through the elegant streets and be captivated by the majestic Duomo Cathedral and the grandiose Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Luxury and history intertwine in every corner, as you enter Europe. Accommodation.

DAY 3: MILAN - LAKE GARDA - VERONA - VENICE (300 KMS)
Start the day with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and embark on a journey to the enchanting Lake Garda. There, the dreamlike landscapes invite you to relax and enjoy a free lunch in an idyllic setting. We will then head to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, where we will have free time to stroll through its historic center and lose yourself in its romantic atmosphere before continuing on to Venice. As evening falls, you will find yourself in magical Venice, the floating city of canals and gondolas, where you will stay in the surroundings of this aquatic dream.


DAY 4: VENICE
Wake up to a buffet breakfast at your hotel before immersing yourself in splendid Venice. You will tour the city on foot, ending in St. Mark's Square, and including a visit to a workshop of the famous Venetian glass. The afternoon is a free canvas for lunch on your own in the city, and later you can enjoy a romantic gondola ride, included in the tour, along the serene canals. Let time stand still while you stay in this enchanted city.


DAY 5: VENICE - PADUA - FLORENCE (280KMS)
The day begins with a bufffet breakfast before leaving for Padua, where you will have free time to explore the Basilica of St. Anthony. Then, you will head to Florence, the most beautiful city in Europe, where every street and square tells a story of art and architecture. Your night in Florence will be as enchanting as the city itself. Accommodation.


DAY 6: FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, immerse yourself in the artistic center of Florence. Tour the Duomo, Giotto's Campanile, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the church of S. Lorenzo, Piazza della Signoria, the Loggia dei Lanzi, ending at the Ponte Vecchio, the ancient commercial center of the city, letting the cultural richness envelop you. In the afternoon, we suggest visiting the Accademia Museum where you can admire Michelangelo's majestic David, an immortal testimony of Renaissance art. Your night in Florence promises to be as memorable as the day. Accommodation.


DAY 7: FLORENCE - SIENA - ASSISI - ROME (382 KMS)
Buffet breakfast and departure for one of the most complete days of our trip. A little later we will be in the Piazza del Campo in Siena, and we will remember the beautiful images of the famous "Palio race" that is held there every year. We continue our journey to Assisi, the city of San Francisco. Free time for lunch and to visit the upper and lower basilicas. Continue to Rome. At the end of the day, we will take a tour of illuminated Rome (during the spring and summer dates, due to the late sunset, visits will take place with sunlight) where you can admire the splendor of the Eternal City under the evening lights. The night in Rome is a warm embrace at the end of an unforgettable day. Accommodation.

DAY 8: ROME
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Wake up in Rome and enjoy a free day to explore at your own pace. The city is at your feet, ready to be discovered in the context of the jubilee organization. Your night in the city promises to be a personal and unique experience. Accommodation.

DAY 9: ROME
Have a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, enjoy a free day to carry out the activities of the jubilee organization on your own. If you wish, join the optional excursion to Assisi to further explore the land of St. Francis. Upon your return, the charm of Rome remains the perfect backdrop for spending the night in this pure jubilee atmosphere. Accommodation.

VISIT TO ASSISI INCLUDED IN VALUE PACKAGE: Early in the morning, we will leave for the city of Assisi, to get to know the medieval city where St. Francis lived in more depth. We will start with the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, where the Portiuncola, the first Franciscan church, is located. We will then visit the church of Santa Chiara, where we can pray at the tomb of the Saint who was a friend of St. Francis and then we will cross the city through the Town Hall Square to reach the Basilica of St. Francis, where the Tomb of the Saint and an impressive artistic ensemble are located. We will also be able to visit the tomb of Blessed Charles Acutis, a young Italian who was recently beatified and who has given a testimony of Faith in our days. Return and accommodation at the hotel.



DAY 10: ROMEA
After a buffet breakfast in Rome, enjoy a free day so that you can carry out the activities of the jubilee organization (Closure) on your own. We will offer an optional half-day visit to Baroque Rome. At the end of the day, enjoy your last night in this mythical city. Accommodation.

WALK THROUGH THE HISTORIC CENTER OF ROME INCLUDED IN VALUE PACKAGE: Discover its most impressive emblematic places such as the famous Trevi Fountain, where you can drop your coin to guarantee your return to Rome, the restored Spanish Steps, the magnificent Piazza del Popolo with its oldest obelisk in the world, the Pantheon, the best preserved temple in the Old City, and Piazza Navona, built on the ruins of the stadium of the Emperor Domitian, and now adorned by Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers.


 

DAY 11: ROME - NEW YORK
The last morning in Rome begins with breakfast at your hotel if departure time allows, before heading to the airport for your flight back home after the experience.