Dinner and breakfast will be served aboard your transatlantic flight.

Upon arrival in Rome, you will be met by your guide and transfer to your hotel in Assisi the hometown of St. Francis. Upon arrival in Assisi, you may have an introduction meeting then you will enjoy dinner, before retiring to your room for a restful night's sleep.

Today enjoy a full day touring and praying in the tranquil village of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. Visit St. Mary of the Angels Basilica, St. Francis' Porziuncola, and Cappella Del Transito. Pray in the Shrine, inspired by Giotto's frescoes of the life of St. Francis. Visit the monastery and the Basilica of St. Clare to pray before the San Damiano crucifix from which Jesus told St. Francis to rebuild His Church. We have a special visit of the Basilica of St. Francis with the Friars (pending confirmation). Dinner and overnight in Assisi.

This morning we depart Assisi for Orvieto. Orvieto is home to a unique 14th century Cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Upon arrival, celebrate Mass and tour the Cathedral while learning about the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena. Take time for lunch and meet this afternoon to continue to the eternal city of Rome, one of the most exciting cities of the world! As we arrive in Rome by way of it's oldest road - the Appian Way, visit the Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls housing the tomb of St. Paul. Check-in at our hotel in the heart of Rome, close to St. Peter's Basilica, for dinner and overnight.

This morning, we will tour the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Room and more. Free time in the afternoon followed by dinner and overnight at the hotel.

In the morning we will attend the Papal Audience and receive a Blessing by His Holiness the Pope in St. Peter's Square. (Pending schedule of the Holy Father, subject to change at last moment). Be sure to bring any religious articles you wish to have blessed by the Holy Father! Today we will visit two of the four Papal Basilicas, St. John Lateran and St. Mary Major. The oldest of the four major Basilicas in Rome, the Basilica of St. John Lateran is home to relics of Peter and Paul. Our most recent Popes are installed as the Bishop of Rome here. We will also visit Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, one of the seven pilgrim Churches in Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Early breakfast, and walk to St. Peter's Basilica for the Pontifical North American College Diaconal Ordination. Here, the "election" takes place: the bishop declares that he has chosen the candidates to be ordained. The candidates will lay prostrate on the floor and undergo an examination and promise of prayer and obedience. Truly, this is a very special moment. After the Mass, some free time then special dinner to celebrate this very memorable moment.

We have the special honor of joining the recently ordained Deacons as they celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving. Details will be released as they become available regarding the organization of these Mass. Guided tour of the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva which houses the relics of St. Catherine of Siena. Our tour ends with the Church of the Gesu, mother Church of the Society of Jesus. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

After breakfast transfer to the airport in Rome for our flight home. Ciao Italia!