This special 6-day pilgrimage to Rome and the Vatican city during February Half Term 2028 will be a blessed and meaningful experience filled with grace and spiritual growth. In Rome, we will see a vast wealth of religious shrines, ancient and beautiful architecture and Renaissance art. We experience the General Papal audience with Pope Leo XIV (when he is in residence). With our professional, English-speaking local guide, we visit the four major Basilicas of Rome; St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Archbasilica of St John Lateran, Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls and the Basilica of St Mary Major, which is the late Pope Francis’ final resting place. We will also visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano, The Vatican Treasury Museum, The Vatican Scavi and the Basilica of San Clemente. Join this group pilgrimage an have a wonderful and enriching pilgrimage to the eternal city.
London - Rome - Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls - Catacombs of San Sebastiano
ly to Rome on our direct flight from London Stansted Airport with Ryanair. Upon arrival, we will be met by our professional English-speaking tour escort. Our local tour representative will be with the group on each touring day (in addition to our professional guide) and will provide extra support, guidance and advice as required. On the way to the hotel (depending on flight time), we will visit the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, the second largest church in Rome, which houses the tomb of St Paul kept under the main altar. From here we will travel by coach to the Catacombs of San Sebastiano; an underground cemetery in Rome; it is one of the very few Christian burial places that has always been accessible. We will then proceed to the hotel in Rome where we will stay for five nights. Check-in and evening dinner in a local restaurant.
Rome - St Peter’s Basilica - The Vatican Treasury Museum - Free afternoon
After breakfast, we meet our tour escort in the hotel lobby and we leave the hotel for Mass in St Peter’s Basilica. Afterwards, we will have a guided tour of the basilica, the largest of all the Catholic churches. We will explore this wonderful basilica, visiting the Crypt to view the tombs of St Peter & St John Paul II and the famous Michelangelo’s Pieta. This visit will be one of the highlights of our pilgrimage; viewing the largest and most important churches in the world, built over the traditional burial site of St Peter. We’ll take in the magnificent structure, designed by renowned architects including Michelangelo; it features a grand dome, stunning artwork, and richly decorated interiors. We will also visit The Treasury Museum, which was created along with St Peter’s Basilica, and houses the Treasury of St Peter: a chest of liturgical and sacred furnishings once used for religious ceremonies in the basilica; we’ll be surrounded by Christian artistic tradition and history, where we can admire the many priceless treasures on display. After our guided tour, free time for lunch and for the rest of the afternoon. Return to the hotel in your own time and we’ll re-group again in the evening for dinner in a local restaurant.
Rome - Papal Audience & The Vatican Scavi
After breakfast, we meet our tour escort in the hotel lobby and we leave the hotel for St Peter’s Basilica to attend the Papal Blessing in the Square (subject to the Holy Father being available). Mass in the All Saints’ Anglican Church in Rome, which is a 35 min walk (2.6km) from St Peter’s Square. Free time for lunch. After lunch we will visit the Vatican Scavi, descending into the Necropolis (underground St Peter’s Basilica). It is here, beneath the floor of this magnificent basilica and the massive Renaissance structures, St Peter was crucified and buried. We will be transported back in time to the dawn of Christianity in the West, to rediscover the roots of the Roman Church, viewing the ground which remains nearly unchanged after more than 1,600 years. After our guided tour, we will return to the hotel and evening dinner in a local restaurant.
Rome - St Mary Major - Basilica of San Clemente - St John Lateran - Scala Santa
After breakfast, we are met by our tour escort in the hotel lobby and we will tour Christian Rome. Today, we will have a guided visit of three major basilicas in Rome. Firstly, we visit the Basilica of St Mary Major, which houses the true relics of the manger from Bethlehem in which Jesus was laid following his birth and is also the final resting place of Pope Francis. After lunch, we will walk past the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, viewing them from the outside. Just 5 mins walk from the Colosseum is the Basilica of San Clemente, where we will view the magnificent underground archaeological complex and some of the world’s most beautiful medieval and early Renaissance frescoes. Next we visit the Archbasilica of St John Lateran, the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome which is the oldest, and the first among the four great "patriarchal" basilicas of Rome. Across the road from here we’ll see the Holy Stairs (Scala Santa). According to tradition these are the steps our Lord walked up on his way to trial before Pontius Pilate. At the end of the day, we’ll have Mass in the The Anglican Centre In Rome, and then enjoy dinner at the nearby restaurant, L’Eau Vive. Return to the hotel on our coach.
Rome - Free Day
Breakfast in the hotel followed by Mass in the All Saints’ Anglican Church in Rome, which is a 35 min walk (2.6km) from St Peter’s Square. Free for the rest of the day to view places of interest in Rome in your own time. In your free time you can explore Rome on foot/using public transport; you can visit the Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums, the famous square Piazza Navona, the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Pantheon and/or Trevi Fountain in the old city. You may wish to re-visit some of the places we have already been to during the week, or you can simply spend time in or around St Peter’s Square - sight seeing or even some souvenir shopping at your own pace. Return to the hotel in your own time and evening dinner in a local restaurant on our final night in Rome.
Rome - London
Early Mass (if time allows), breakfast and then check-out before our transfer to the airport for our direct flight back to London Stansted Airport with Ryanair.
The booking deadline at this price is 30/11/2026. If you are booking after this date, please contact us first to confirm the current price.
A deposit payment of £500 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.
All Saints Travel is an ATOL licence holder (no. 6049). In the very unlikely event of company insolvency, you are guaranteed a refund and repatriation back to the UK through the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Air Travel Trust Fund (ATTF). Please visit www.caa.co.uk/atol-protection for further information.
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.
