PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY - JUBILEE 2025

Itinerary

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Day

Location

Details

November 6

Departure from Toronto

Afternoon departure from Toronto via Montreal to Milan

November 7

Milan

Morning arrival in Milan. After passport control and luggage pick up, we meet our guide and visit the impressive city of Milan including the Duomo (cathedral). Some free time for lunch, then continue to Turin for Mass, dinner and overnight.

November 8

Turin

This morning we explore Turin, an important business and cultural city of Northern Italy capital of Piedmont Region. It was also the first capital of Italy 1861-1863. From 1563 it was also the capital of Duchy of Savoy city rich in culture known for its galleries, palaces and churches. We visit the cathedral, San Lorenzo church, St John the Baptist Church where the replica of the Shroud of Turin is kept, and the church of St John Bosco where we have Mass. Continue to La Spezia for dinner and overnight.

November 9

La Spezia, Cinque Terra

Today we explore La Spezia. If you are looking for a picturesque excursion to Italian Riviera, then look no further than Cinque Terra. Small cluster of five villages perched on rocky cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Mass in one of the churches. After full day, we return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

November 10

Pisa, Florence

After breakfast, we travel to Pisa, to see the iconic Leaning Tower, on the way to Florence, the cradle of Renaissance. Upon arrival in Florence, our tour takes us to the church of Santa Croce, Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza Signora and Ponte Vecchio. Mass, dinner and overnight

November 11

Assisi

This morning, we depart to Assisi, the city of St. Francis, where we visit three important churches: the church of St Fransis of Assisi, church of Santa Maria De Angeli and church of Santa Maria Maggiore, where we pray at the tomb of Blessed Carlos Acutis. Mass in one of the churches. Dinner and overnight.

November 12

Lanciano

After breakfast we travel to Lanciano, the site of Eucharistic Miracle and Loreto to visit the Holy House of Nazareth and the beautiful Madonna of Loreto. Upon arrival in Loreto, visit the Basilica, one of the most important Marian Shrines and home to the Holy House of Nazareth. Mass in one of the Churches. Dinner and overnight.

November 13

San Giovanni Rotondo

Today we depart to San Giovanni Rotondo. En route, we stop at Monte Sant Angelo, to visit the oldest shrine in Western Europe dedicated to the Archangel Michael. Upon arrival in San Giovanni Rotondo, we visit His tomb and the museum, then Mass at the Church where St. Padre Pio said Mass most of his days. Continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

November 14

Rome

This morning, we depart to Rome. We stop in Monte Cassino, site of the oldest Benedictine monastery and witness of one of the fiercest battles of the WWII. The continue to the Monastery of Subiaco, a sacred place known for the grotto in St Benedict’s Abbey, and the abbey of Santa Scolastica. After Mass, we continue to Rome for dinner and overnight.

November 15

Rome

Our last stop on this magnificent journey is Rome. Our tour starts with Mass at St Peter’s Basilica. Then go through Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica. In the afternoon, visit the Vatican Museum including Sistine Chapel. Dinner and overnight

November 16

Rome

This morning, we attend the Angelus with the Holy Father at St. Peter’s Square. In the afternoon, our tour takes us to Basilica of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem and Basilica St Agostino. Dinner and overnight

November 17

Rome

Full day in Rome. First visit the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, then pass through Holy Doors of Santa Maria Maggiore, St John Lateran Basilica and Santa Scala. Finishing this last day with Mass, then dinner and overnight

November 18

Return to Canada

After breakfast we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Toronto

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pilgrimage to italy – jubilee 2025