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Depart USA Aug 01, 2025

Jubilee Pilgrimage (Summer 2025)

August 2, 2025 - August 13, 2025
12 Days & 13 Nights
Starting from $3879.00 per person
Private 4⭐&5⭐ Hotels
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Jubilee Pilgrimage (Summer 2025)
  • 12 Days
  • 4-Star Accommodation
  • Full Service Tours
  • 22 Meals Included
  • Venice
  • Bassano del Grappa
  • Francis of Assisi
  • Rome
  • & More!
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Jubilee Pilgrimage (Summer 2025)


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Embark on a special Catholic pilgrimage uniquely designed for the 2025 Jubilee. Beginning in Venice, your journey will take you along the Adriatic Coast of Italy, through the regions of St. Francis of Assisi, and ultimately to the Eternal City of Rome.

  • 12 days of touring with English-speaking guides.

  • Porterage at the hotels

  • All entrance fees as specified and included on the itinerary

  • 22 included meals (11 dinners, 11 breakfasts) and one glass of wine with dinners.

  • All ground transportation and airport transfers while on the scheduled tour (excludes domestic transfers)

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Itinerary at a Glance

Day
0
Fly in from the USA and relax from your journey to Europe!
Aug 01, 2025
Day
1
Arrive in Venice! 
Aug 02, 2025
  • Welcome to the Pilgrimage Tour!
  • Arrive at Venice airport and meet your tour guide.
  • Private transfer to hotel in Treviso.
  • Relax and unwind after flights.
  • Optional tour of a local prosecco winery (time permitting).
  • Enjoy first dinner at the hotel with a welcome toast featuring local wines.
Day
2
Venice, St. Mark's Square
 
Aug 03, 2025
  • Begin the day with a walking tour of Venice.
  • Detailed overview of Saint Mark’s Square and Basilica, dedicated to Saint Mark the Evangelist.
  • Local guide shares Venice's unique history and culture.
  • Visit a local glass factory.
  • Free time for shopping, gelato, or people-watching at cafes.
  • Optional gondola ride along the Grand Canal.
  • Evening dinner together at the hotel with regional dishes and wines.
Day
3
Padua, Bassano Del Grappa 
Aug 04, 2025
  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel by bus to Padua.
  • Visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony and the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Mary of Padua.
  • See Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni).
  • Explore Bassano del Grappa's ancient neighborhoods.
  • Visit the main cathedral, Duomo.
  • Tour the Church of Saint John the Baptist.
  • Discover the Upper Castle, Castello Superiore.
Day
4
Ravenna
 
Aug 05, 2025
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel south along Via Romea, the historic pilgrimage route to Rome.
  • Visit Pomposa Abbey, a Romanesque Benedictine monastery.
  • Stop along the Po River for drinks and regional snacks.
  • Continue to Ravenna, with stops including: Basilica of San Francesco and Dante Alighieri’s Tomb, Sant’Apollinare in Classe, a UNESCO site with Byzantine art, Optional mass or exploration of the cityscape.
  • Visit Sant’Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna.
  • Check into Ravenna hotel for an overnight stay.
  • Dinner with local wine and traditional music.
Day
5
Campli, Loreto, Lanciano
 
Aug 06, 2025
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Depart Ravenna and travel to Lanciano, site of an 8th-century Eucharistic Miracle.
  • Stop in Campli to visit the historic center and La Scala Santa (The Sacred Step), with 28 wooden steps for absolution.
  • Continue to Loreto to visit the Basilica of the Holy House, believed to be the home of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
  • Arrive in Lanciano, check into the hotel.
  • Group dinner celebrating the day's pilgrimage journey.
Day
6
Lanciano
 
Aug 07, 2025
  • Guided tour of Lanciano's historic city center, known for art, history, fairs, and miracles.
  • Key sites include: Madonna del Ponte Cathedral, Diocletian Bridge, Church of Santo Agostino, Church of Saint Francis, housing the Eucharistic Miracle.
  • Day 6 optional excursion to Fossacescia.
  • Stop at Belvedere of San Giovanni in Venere with Adriatic coast views of Costa dei Trabocchi.
  • Visit the Benedictine Abbey, built on the remains of an ancient Venus temple.
  • Conclude with a regional seafood dinner inspired by the Adriatic coastline.
Day
7
Monte Sant' Angelo, San Giovanni Rotundo
 
Aug 08, 2025
  • Depart hotel for San Giovanni Rotondo.
  • Stop at Monte Sant’Angelo to visit the Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel, site of Saint Michael’s 5th-century intercession.
  • Continue to San Giovanni Rotondo to visit the Church of Saint Pio of Pietralcina (Padre Pio) See Saint Pio’s cell where he lived, prayed, and died in 1968.
  • Time for rest and reflection.
  • Dinner served at the hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo.
Day
8
Catiglione, Casauria, Rieti
 
Aug 09, 2025
  • Depart hotel for an excursion to Castiglione and Casauria.
  • Visit the 12th-century Cistercian Abbey of Saint Clemente of Casauria, showcasing medieval architecture in Abruzzo.
  • Stop in Bominaco to tour the Oratory of Saint Pellegrino, known as the Sistine Chapel of Abruzzo.
  • Visit the Church of Santa Maria Assunta.
  • Dinner featuring local delicacies and regional wine.
Day
9
Assisi 
Aug 10, 2025
  • Group breakfast at the hotel.
  • Drive to the Umbria region, visiting the town of Saint Francis of Assisi.
  • Tour begins at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, built over the Chiesetta of Porziuncola (Saint Francis’ little church). Visit the Cappella del Transito, where Saint Francis died in 1226. Celebrate Mass here.
  • Guided walking tour of the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis.
  • Free time to shop and explore local streets and cafes.
  • Return to Rieti for a special dinner event featuring traditional cuisine, music, and entertainment.
Day
10
Greccio
 
Aug 11, 2025
  • Depart by bus to the San Francesco Valley.
  • Late morning arrival in Greccio to visit the Sanctuary. Historical significance: site where Saint Francis celebrated Christmas in 1223, reminiscent of the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
  • Visit the Chapel of the Nativity Scene, featuring a beautiful 1228 fresco from the Giotto School of Art.
  • Enjoy an exceptional dinner at the hotel.
  • Rest well for tomorrow's full day of adventure.
Day
11
Rome, Vatican City 
Aug 12, 2025
  • Enjoy a full breakfast at the hotel.
  • Proceed to Rome's city center and Vatican City.
  • Guided tour of Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter’s Basilica.
  • Free time for a typical Roman lunch, shopping for gifts, or enjoying a glass of wine at a café.
  • Afternoon guided bus tour of iconic locations in Rome, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus.
  • Time to explorColosseum

Roman Forum

  • Circus Maximuse significant Roman churches and cathedrals, with walking required due to traffic restrictions.
  • Local guide available for suggestions and directions.
  • Final dinner at the hotel.
  • Exchange contact information, say goodbyes, and pack for your journey back to the United States.
Day
12
Departure 
Aug 13, 2025
  • Transfer to Rome airport for flight home.

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Tour Itinerary

Day
0
Fly in from the USA and relax from your journey to Europe!
Aug 01, 2025
Day
1
Arrive in Venice! 
Aug 02, 2025

Welcome to our Pilgrimage Tour! Guests will arrive and be greeted by their tour guide at the Venice airport, and they will be given a private transfer to their hotel in Treviso. After their flights, they will have time to relax and unwind on their first day in Italy. Time permitting, we will tour a small local winery that produces prosecco. Your first dinner in Treviso will be at the hotel, including celebratory welcome cheers with our local wines!

Dinner

Day
2
Venice, St. Mark's Square
 
Aug 03, 2025

Today, we begin our day with a memorable walking tour of Venice, including a detailed description of the city's centerpiece, Saint Mark’s Square. This important cathedral in Italy’s history is dedicated to Saint Mark the Evangelist, the town's patron saint. Throughout the rest of the day, our local expert guide will share insights into the unique history and culture of Venice, including the prized Basilica of Saint Mark’s, a visit to a local glass factory, and lots of time to traverse the streets of the city to engage in shopping for Venetian treasures or indulge in some gelato and people-watching from one of the many cafes. As an option, you may take a ride on the world-famous gondolas down the Grand Canal.
After a refreshing day of exploration, this evening, we will enjoy dinner together featuring regional dishes and wines in the hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day
3
Padua, Bassano Del Grappa 
Aug 04, 2025

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we will travel by bus to Padua to visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony. This basilica and the nearby Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Mary of Padua are some of the most visited holy spaces for those on pilgrimages. On our visit to Padua, we will experience the majesty of Giotto’s frescoes of the Cappella degli Scrovegni or Scrovegni Chapel. Later, be prepared to explore the ancient neighborhoods of Bassano del Grappa, including the main cathedral, Duomo, the Church of Saint John the Baptist, and the Upper Castle, Castello Superiore.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day
4
Ravenna
 
Aug 05, 2025

On the fourth day of our pilgrimage, we will eat breakfast at the hotel and then begin our travels south along Via Romea, a route created for pilgrimages leading to Rome. Along our journey down the Via Romea, we will visit Pomposa Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in classic Romanesque tradition. In this unique region of Italy, we will stop and relax along the Po River for a drink and some typical regional snacks. In the afternoon, expect to continue our adventure to Ravenna. On the way to Ravenna, your tour director will bring you to the Basilica of San Francesco, where the poet's Tomb, Dante Alighieri, was erected in 1781. Our next stop will be at Sant’Apollinare in Classe. This church is an essential monument to Byzantine art and is counted on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a perfect example of early Christian architecture. In this setting, you may attend mass or explore the beautiful cityscape before we head to Ravenna to visit the Sant’Apollinare Nuovo.
After today’s full schedule, we will check into our Ravenna hotel for an overnight stay and enjoy a specially designed dinner with local wine and traditional music.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day
5
Campli, Loreto, Lanciano
 
Aug 06, 2025

Today, onto Lanciano! After a lovely breakfast at our hotel, our group will leave Ravenna for Lanciano, the site of a Eucharistic Miracle that occurred in the eighth century and was recognized by the Catholic Church as an authentic miracle. On the way to Lanciano, we will stop at Campli to visit the famous historic center and La Scala Santa (The Sacred Step). The Scala Santa, attributed to Pope Clement! V is said to bring absolution to those who climb the 28 wooden steps on their knees. We will then venture down the coast to Loreto to visit the exquisite Basilica of the Holy House. This sanctuary enshrines the house where the Blessed Virgin Mary was believed to have dwelled. Our group will reconvene for a joyous, celebratory dinner after we check into the hotel in Lanciano.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day
6
Lanciano
 
Aug 07, 2025

Lanciano is a treasured city of art, history, fairs, and miracles! We will take a guided tour of the historic city center, which retains its medieval splendor. During our tour, we will take in important religious and cultural monuments such as the Madonna del Ponte Cathedral, Diocletian Bridge, and the Church of Santo Agostino. With your tour guide, we are proud to include a visit to the Church of Saint Francis, the guardian of the Eucharistic Miracle.

On day 6, there is an additional excursion to the Fossacescia and a stop at the Belvedere of San Giovanni in Venere, where you can experience the open Adriatic coast view of the Costa dei Trabocchi. Finally, our day tour will end with a visit to the adjacent Benedictine Abbey, considered one of the most beautiful in the region. Historic lore tells us that this Abbey was built on the remains of an ancient temple dedicated to Venus.
Our long day of touring will conclude with a traditional, regional seafood dinner from the unique coastline we have just visited.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day
7
Monte Sant' Angelo, San Giovanni Rotundo
 
Aug 08, 2025

On our seventh day together, we will leave the hotel in the morning and travel to San Giovanni Rotondo. On the way, we will visit Monte Sant’Angelo and the Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel. You might remember that this is the site where Saint Michael interceded to defeat the pagans in the 5th century. Our travels take us next to the San Giovanni Rotondo and the Church of Saint Pio of Pietralcina (Padre Pio). You will see the cell in which Saint Pio lived, prayed, and ultimately died in 1968. You will have some time to rest and contemplate the day’s visit, and dinner will be served at our hotel this evening.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day
8
Catiglione, Casauria, Rieti
 
Aug 09, 2025

Today’s journey will take us from the hotel to an exciting excursion to Castiglione and then to Casauria for a short visit to the Cistercian Abbey of Saint Clemente of Casauria. This spectacular Abbey dates back to the 12th century and is a perfect example of medieval architecture in Abruzzo. On the route, a stop in Bominaco, a tour of the Oratory of Saint Pellegrino, often considered the Sistine Chapel of Abruzzo and a stop at the Church of Santa Maria Assunta.
At dinner, we will sample the local delicacies and wine found in this region of the world!

Breakfast, Dinner

Day
9
Assisi 
Aug 10, 2025

After a group breakfast, we will start our drive to the Umbria region and visit the pristine town of Saint Francis of Assisi. Our tour begins with a visit to the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels. This magnificent church is built over the Chiesetta of Porziuncola (called Saint Francis’ little church), and this area contains the Cappella del Transito, where Francis died in 1226. Here, we intend to celebrate Mass. After Mass, we will stretch our legs on a guided walking tour of the Papal Basilica of Saint Francis and have some free time to shop and explore the small streets and cafes.
This evening, we have prepared an unforgettable dinner event back in Rieti that includes nods to traditional cuisine, music, and entertainment.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day
10
Greccio
 
Aug 11, 2025

For the next leg of our tour, our group will depart by bus to the San Francesco Valley. Depending on our arrival time, we plan a late morning arrival in Greccio and a first visit to the Sanctuary. According to historical tradition, the Sanctuary is the site at which Saint Francis chose to celebrate Christmas in 1223, as it reminded him of the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Our visit to the Chapel of the Nativity Scene will reveal a gorgeous 1228 fresco from the Giotto School of Art.
An exceptional dinner will be served at our hotel so you can enjoy a good night’s sleep before tomorrow's full day of adventure.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day
11
Rome, Vatican City 
Aug 12, 2025

On our last full day together, expect to experience Rome's beauty and magic!
You will have a full breakfast at the hotel, and then we will proceed to Rome's city center and Vatican City. A professional tour guide will take our group through the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, and finally to Saint Peter’s Basilica. After the tour, you might want to find some typical Roman lunch, shop for gifts for home, or sit in a café and enjoy a glass of wine.
After lunch, we will take a guided bus tour of the Eternal City to best view some of the most iconic locations in Rome and the world, for that matter! Our tour guide will provide expert historical and cultural knowledge of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, and other must-see sites. As our tour concludes, there will be time to explore many of the significant Roman churches and cathedrals that grace this holy city. Because of traffic restrictions, most of this free time will be spent walking, but many of the sites are within a few blocks of each other. A local guide will be at your service to provide suggestions and directions for your exploration.
Our final dinner will be held in the hotel before you exchange contact information, say goodbyes, and pack for your journey back to the United States.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day
12
Departure 
Aug 13, 2025

Departure day will take the group by transfer to the Rome airport for your return flight home.

Breakfast

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What is Included?

  • All ground transportation and airport transfers while on the scheduled tour (excludes domestic transfers)
  • 12 nights of hotel accommodations
  • Porterage at the hotels
  • 12 days of touring with English speaking guides
  • All entrance fees as specified and included on the itinerary
  • Many included meals (Breakfasts, Lunches, & Dinners)
  • Atleast One glass of wine with dinners
  • Estimated round trip group airfare (if selected)
    * additional purchase required

What is Not Included?

  • Increases in adjusted airfare prior to ticketing
  • Visas, passports, airport taxes, border taxes, etc.
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Beverages other than specified
  • Meals other than included dinners and breakfasts
  • Optional trip cancellation insurance
  • Optional tours or activities not included on itinerary
  • All expenses of a personal nature
  • Any immunizations and testing that may be required
  • Domestic transfers in the USA

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Wherever Tours European trips are designed for travelers who appreciate the finer things in life. Guests will enjoy stays at 4 and 5-star accommodations, dine on carefully curated meals, and travel comfortably in chartered buses. With no strenuous hikes or rugged terrain, these tours are perfect for those seeking a leisurely and elegant travel experience.

Pre-Departure Briefing

A pre-departure briefing will be held via video call or in person (based on your preference) before your trip begins. This session typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes and provides important details about your itinerary, accommodations, and what to expect during your tour with Wherever Tours. If you are unable to attend, please contact us to reschedule.

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Luggage and Packing

We recommend packing light, as all your luggage will travel with you in the chartered bus. Each guest is allowed one large suitcase and one carry-on. Essentials such as comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, and any required medications are highly recommended. For a detailed packing list, please refer to the pre-departure guide provided by Wherever Tours after booking.

Can I store my luggage?

Yes! If you plan to extend your travels in Europe or need to store extra luggage during the tour, Wherever Tours can assist with storage options through our partner hotels or secure facilities. Please coordinate this with us in advance.

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Group Tours

Our group tours attract travelers from diverse backgrounds, so expect varying interests and paces. While the itinerary is designed for maximum enjoyment by all, small adjustments may be made by the guide based on group preferences and feedback. Wherever Tours strives to ensure every traveler has a wonderful experience.

Lost or Forgotten Items

Please double-check your belongings when boarding and exiting our transport or accommodations. Wherever Tours is not responsible for lost items, but we will do our best to assist in recovering them if possible.

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The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking. Your deposit is $500.

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