Depart Charleston International for Leonardo Da Vinci/Fiumicino Airport in Rome
Travel with the group – economy class
Travel individually with custom air – departing on your dates and your class of seating (Business or Premium Economy)
Wednesday, February 11
Arrive in Rome in the morning
Those on the group flight will be met by our Globus Tour Director
After collecting baggage, we will board the bus for an orientation drive around the city
Arrive at our hotel and settle in
Fr. Kingsley will celebrate Mass in the Hotel
Included Dinner will be served at a local restaurant (with wine)
Those on Custom Air will be transported to the hotel with a private transfer (Not included in the price of the tour)
Thursday, February 12
Today you have the unique chance to attend the Papal Audience in the Vatican (subject to availability).
Afterwards, enjoy an included city tour with a Local Guide to see the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where St. Paul was buried after his martyrdom, St. John Lateran Basilica, the Cathedral of Rome, and seat of its Bishop (the Pope) and the Holy Stairs, and the Catacombs.
Celebrate Mass at St. Paul Outside the Walls.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Friday, February 13
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour with headsets inside the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Celebrate Mass in at a public ceremony at the Vatican.
Following lunch (at your own expense) there will be a guided city tour of Rome including the Roman Forum and entrance to the Colosseum.
Dinner at a local restaurant
Saturday, February 14
After breakfast, attend Mass at a local church.
Free day in Rome! I am able to arrange a number of different full day and half day tours in and around the city depending on your interest.
Your Globus Tour Director will also be available this morning should you need assistance arranging your day of leisure in Rome.
Dinner on your own.
Sunday, February 15
Journey north to Florence. Here enjoy a guided sightseeing tour with headsets inside the Cathedral, Giotto’s bell Tower, and the Academy OF Fine Arts to see Michelangelo’s David.
Celebrate Mass at the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (Duomo)
Balance of the day is at leisure.
Dinner this evening at your hotel.
Monday, February 16
Coach to Siena. Stroll its Gothic streets and visit the Sanctuary of St. Catherine, Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Dominic and see the Siena Cathedral.
Continue to Assisi and visit St. Mary Of The Angels Basilica and the Portiuncula.
Arrive at the hilltop village of Assisi, home of Saint Francis.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Tuesday February 17
Take a guided walking tour of Assisi with visits to the basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare
Celebrate Mass in Assisi
Return to Rome and have some free time
Farewell dinner at a local Italian Restaurant
Wednesday February 18
Early morning Mass at the hotel (depending on our flight schedule)
After Breakfast, transfer to the Rome Airport for our flight home.