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This summer, we’re embarking on a powerful journey to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth and the canonization of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati! Walk in the footsteps of the saints, pray with thousands of young Catholics, and experience the beauty of the Church in the Eternal City.
This summer, journey with us to the Jubilee of Youth and the canonization of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati in Rome! Walk in the footsteps of the saints, pray alongside thousands of young Catholics, and experience the beauty of the Church in the Eternal City.
📅 Pilgrimage Dates: July 28 – August 9
📍 Destinations: Florence, Bologna, Siena, Rome, and Pompeii.
💰 Estimated Cost: see below (three tiers)
🔹 Final details on cost, itinerary and registration will be available by Sunday, April 6, but highlights include:
July 28 – 31: Florence. Accommodation: the monastery of Suore Oblarte dello Spirito Santo
July 31- Aug 2: Day trip to Bolonia followed by trip to Siena. Accommodation: The monastery of Albergo Alma Domus
Aug 2 – 3: train to Rome followed by walking with other pilgrims to Tor Vergate for Jubilee festivities and a night under the stars.
Aug 4 – 9: Rome. Accommodation: Vrbo house. There will be a day trip to Pompeii on Thursday.
Tier One: Private Single Rooms: $1,734
• 2 spots
• Each person has a private room throughout.
Tier Two: Shared Twin Rooms: $1,434
• 8 spots available
• Each person shares a room with one other pilgrim in a twin setup.
Tier Three: Triple, Quad: $1,284
• 9 spots available
• Shared triple or quad rooms. In Siena and Rome, two pilgrims may share a double bed or one will sleep on an air mattress.
• Fr. C will sleep on the floor if needed, but still requires a private room. If possible, a bed may be moved between rooms to accommodate.
Not Included in the above price ...
• Flights to/from Italy
• Train to/from Florence and Rome at the beginning and end of your trip
• Lunches and dinners, except for:
• Dinner on Saturday, August 2 and breakfast on Sunday, August 3 (during the canonization pilgrimage)
What IS included. include …
What IS included in this price (below is the list of places that charge us, but we will visit more sites than these)
Transportation & Fees:
• Train travel: Florence ⇒ Bologna ⇒ Siena ⇒ Rome
• Pompeii day trip
• Rome pilgrimage registration
Florence
• Santa Maria Novella
• San Marco Museum
• Duomo of Florence
• Uffizi Gallery
• Galleria dell’Accademia
Bologna
• Basilica di San Domenico (visit and Mass)
Siena
• Duomo of Siena (visit and Mass)
Rome
• Vatican Museums
• Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Borghese Gallery
• Catacombs of San Callisto
• Basilica of San Clemente
Food
• All breakfasts and snacks included
• Lunches may be a mix of sit-down meals and on-the-go options — budget $10–20/day
• Dinners are not included — expect to pay $15–30 per evening, depending on where you eat
Optional Add-ons Not Included
• Educational tour upgrade at the Colosseum
• Domus Aurea tour in Rome (Friday would be a good day for this)
• Any additional museums, souvenirs, or extras