Art, faith and the flavours of the peninsula
A pilgrimage across Italy's great centres of faith, from the papal basilicas of Rome and the Vatican to the Franciscan hill town of Assisi, the Holy House of Loreto, the shrine of Padre Pio at San Giovanni Rotondo and the basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua. The route joins Mass, prayer and sacred art across the peninsula.
A suggested flow for Holy Italy, Rome to the Shrines of the Adriatic. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.
Your journey begins in Rome. Arrival and welcome; transfer to your hotel and an evening orientation near the historic centre. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
On to Vatican. Saint Peter's Basilica and Square and the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel, at the heart of the Catholic world. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Rome. The papal basilicas of Saint John Lateran, Santa Maria Maggiore and Saint Paul Outside the Walls, with time to pass through a Holy Door. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Assisi. Travel north to Assisi, birthplace of Saint Francis, for the UNESCO-listed Basilica of San Francesco with its Giotto frescoes. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Loreto. Continue to the Marche and the Sanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto, one of Italy's most revered Marian shrines. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
Today brings you to San Giovanni Rotondo. Travel south to San Giovanni Rotondo in Puglia, shrine of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, with time for prayer at his tomb. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
Today brings you to Padua. Fly north to Padua and the Basilica of Saint Anthony, one of the most visited pilgrimage churches in the world. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
Today brings you to Padua. A morning Mass and the Scrovegni Chapel with its Giotto cycle, followed by free time in the old university city. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
A final day around Venice. Transfer to Venice airport for your onward journey. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.
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