Join us on this very special and unique Pilgrimage to Italy during the Jubilee Year 2025 and attend the momentous event and have the unforgettable experience of witnessing the Canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Rome with Pope Leo XIV. Blessed Carlo Acutis will be the first Saint this Millenium, making this a truly memorable occasion and not one to miss! We will visit St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and have a chance to walk through the Holy Door. Jesus was quoted saying "I am the gate. Whoever enters through me, will be saved" (Jn 10:9). Plenary indulgence can be gained by entering through the Holy Door. We will also visit the Basilica of St Mary Major, walking through the Holy Door here and viewing the final resting place of Pope Francis. In Assisi, the historical city pervaded by the spirit of St. Francis, we have a guided tour of the Basilicas of St Francis and St Clare and view Blessed Carlos Acutis’ tomb.
London - Rome - Perugia (near Assisi)
Depart London Stansted on our direct flight to Rome. The provisional flight departure time is 16:00 arriving in Rome at 19:25. We will be welcomed in the Arrivals Terminal by our tour representative and our executive coach and driver. Transfer to Perugia (near Assisi) where we will stay for the first night of our pilgrimage. Check-in and overnight.
Assisi - Rome
After breakfast, we will check out and then meet our local tour escort in the hotel lobby and our coach driver and transfer to Assisi. We meet our professional English-speaking tour guide and begin our tour with the Basilica of St Clare which houses her incorrupt body. Clare of Assisi left her family’s palace in 1212 and was received by St Francis (with other young women) at the Porziuncola, thereafter establishing the Order of Poor Clares. One of the chapels here contains the crucifix that bowed its head and ordered St. Francis to “repair God’s Church.” Afterwards, we visit St Mary Major Parish in Assisi, also known as the Shrine of the Renunciation, which refers to the time when St. Francis stripped himself of his clothing in front of his father as a way of renouncing his wealth. The tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis currently resides here; Carlo Acutis, who had a passion for computers and the Eucharist, died at the young age of 15 in 2006 from leukemia. We will then tour the Basilica of St Francis, built in 1228 to house the Relics of the saint. The “upper” basilica houses beautiful frescoes of Giotto. Mass here followed by free time for lunch, personal devotion or time to explore the pretty hilltop town of Assisi. After our free time, we return to our coach and transfer to Rome for the final 2 nights of the pilgrimage. Upon arrival in Rome, we check in to our hotel which is in an excellent location, only a 29-min walk to St Peter’s Square. After check-in, we’ll enjoy evening dinner together as a group in the hotel (included in price).
Rome - The Canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis + St Peter’s Basilica & Walking Through the Holy Door
Today we will witness history on the day Blessed Carlo Acutis is declared a Saint! Blessed Carlo Acutis, born in London on 3rd May 1991, will be the first Saint this Millenium, making this a truly special occasion and not one to miss. Blessed Carlo Acutis had a passion for computers and the Eucharist and died at the young age of 15 in 2006 from leukemia. This once in a lifetime experience will create ever-lasting memories and will attract pilgrims from all over the world to witness this momentous occasion. Blessed Piergiorgo Frassati will also be canonised on this day. After the ceremony with Pope Leo XIV, we have free time or the option to walk through the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica; the pilgrimage will start at Piazza Pia and the group will walk from Piazza Pia with large wooden cross to St Peter’s Basilica before walking through the Holy Door. Afterwards, we will have free time in the basilica, the largest of all the Catholic churches. We can explore this wonderful basilica and the grounds and visit the Crypt and view the tombs of St Peter and recent Popes. Mass will be arranged. Free time in the evening; there are many restaurants, cafes and take-out places around for your evening meal. Return to the hotel for our final night in Rome.
Rome - Basilica of St Mary Major & Walking through the Holy Door - London
Breakfast in the hotel followed by check-out and Mass. Free time or optional walk with our tour escort to the Basilica of St Mary Major, with the opportunity to walk through the Holy Door and a chance to view the final resting place of Pope Francis. Return to the hotel for our transfer to Rome FCO airport for our flight back home. Provisional departure time is 18:00 with an arrival time at London Stansted of 19:40.
The booking deadline at this price is 04/07/2025. If you are booking after this date, please contact us first to confirm the current price.
A deposit payment of £300 with your completed booking form will confirm your place on this tour. The final balance is due 2 months prior to the departure date.
We’ll mail your travel pack around two weeks before travelling, including your flight information, boarding passes (if applicable), general information booklet, hymn and prayer booklets, name badge, lanyard and luggage label.
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It’s your responsibility to ensure you have a passport with at least 6 months validity remaining from the date of return, in addition to any visas required to travel to the relevant countries. Please call us on 01793 881166 for further information.
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While people of all ages are invited to travel on this tour, a reasonable level of fitness is required in order to keep pace with the group. There may be extended periods of standing and walking on hard surfaces.
It’s compulsory to have adequate travel insurance for your journey. When booking with us we can refer you to Global Travel Insurance Services Ltd, or you can buy your insurance independently.
