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Family Pilgrimage to Rome with Catholic Sprouts

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Italy 11 DAYS

MON 14 JUL - THU 24 JUL 2025

From US$3,655 per person

Overview

Nancy and Bill Bandzuch, Fr. Ben Kociemba, and a Christian guide will meet your party at the airport and accompany you every step of the way as you explore Assisi, Siena, Rome and much more.

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Daily Mass

Celebrate daily Mass in amazing locations!

English-Speaking Christian Guides

You will be accompanied every day by an English-speaking Christian Tour guide in addition to a Priest who will celebrate Mass and administer the Sacraments.

Best in Class Hotels

4-Star accommodations are standard on your trip with Select International Tours. All hotels are centrally located and have been hand-picked by our staff for your comfort and care.

Most Meals

Most meals are included on this trip! Please see the itinerary for a complete list of included meals.

Private Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches

Your trip includes private air-conditioned motor coaches that will transport you and your group to all the locations on your trip. We work with excellent professional drivers to make your trip as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Group Airfare

This trip includes group airfare from Minneapolis or New York Area. Pricing will not be available until September 2024. Please note that "group airfare" means you are booked with other travelers in a block of seats that are assigned by the airline when you check in for your flight (24 hours prior to travel). If you require specific seats, we suggest that you upgrade after enrollment or book your own

Luggage Handling

Your trip includes luggage handling for one checked bag and one carry-on per person in all hotels. Please note that oversized and additional luggage fees are not included. Also, luggage handling is not included in airports.

Add-on +US$15

Documents Shipping and Handling Fee (REQUIRED)

Add-on —US$300

I am a child between the ages of 2-12

Add-on —US$3,326

I am an infant (less than 2 years of age) - Land Only

Infants under two years old may accompany Full-Paying adults for $369. This fee DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE. If you need airfare for your infant, please reach out to [email protected] for assistance.

Add-on +US$0

I Will Arrange My Own Flights - Land Only - Please send your account manager your flight schedule once you have booked your flights.

Select this option and deselect Group Airfare if you will make your own flight arrangements.

Add-on +US$1,595

Roundtrip Group Airfare from Minneapolis (MSP)

Mon 14 Jul 2025

Location : Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Glumack Drive, Saint Paul, MN, USA

The flight schedule is below for your reference:

KL #656 14JUL MSP 235P → AMS 525A (15JUL)
KL #1601 15JUL AMS 715A → FCO 930A

AF #1205 24JUL FCO 1000A → CDG 1210P
AF #634 24JUL CDG 340P → MSP 540P

If you would like Select International Tours to arrange international airfare, please select this option and watch for a reminder from your Account Manager (via email) approximately 150 days before your departure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE UTILIZE GROUP BOOKING, WHICH DO NOT ALLOW SEAT ASSIGNMENTS UNTIL 24 HOURS BEFORE DEPARTURE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIFIC SEATS, WE SUGGEST YOU DESELECT THIS OPTION AND BOOK YOUR OWN AIRFARE. BELOW PLEASE FIND THE GROUP FLIGHT SCHEDULES. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT AIRLINE SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

LITTLE ROCK OPTION

DL#3040 21APR LIT 1250P → ATL 322P
DL#66 21APR ATL 715P → FCO 1100A 22APR
DL#215 30APR FCO 910A → ATL 215P
DL#2701 30APR ATL 725P → LIT 759P

ATLANTA OPTION

DL#66 21APR ATL 715P → FCO 1100A 22APR
DL#215 30APR FCO 910A → ATL 215P

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOMESTIC AIRFARE ADD-ON PRICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. PLEASE WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

WE CAN NOT QUOTE DOMESTIC AIRFARE OR UPGRADES UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

WE CAN ONLY QUOTE AIRFARE/UPGRADES ONCE. ALL QUOTES ARE GOOD FOR 24 HOURS AND MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

Add-on +US$1,049

Roundtrip Group Airfare from New York (JFK)

Mon 14 Jul 2025

Location : John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Queens, NY, USA

The flight schedule is below for your reference:

AA #236 14JUL JFK 455P → FCO 715A 15JUL
AA #235 24JUL FCO 135P → JFK 505P

LITTLE ROCK OPTION

DL#3040 21APR LIT 1250P → ATL 322P
DL#66 21APR ATL 715P → FCO 1100A 22APR
DL#215 30APR FCO 910A → ATL 215P
DL#2701 30APR ATL 725P → LIT 759P

ATLANTA OPTION

DL#66 21APR ATL 715P → FCO 1100A 22APR
DL#215 30APR FCO 910A → ATL 215P

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOMESTIC AIRFARE ADD-ON PRICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. PLEASE WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

WE CAN NOT QUOTE DOMESTIC AIRFARE OR UPGRADES UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

WE CAN ONLY QUOTE AIRFARE/UPGRADES ONCE. ALL QUOTES ARE GOOD FOR 24 HOURS AND MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

Itinerary

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14 Jul 2025

Mon 14 Jul 2025

Day 1: DEPART USA

Location : Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Brewster Road, Newark, NJ, USA

This evening we depart on an overnight flight to Rome. Dinner and breakfast are served on the plane. Quotes for add-on flights from most major cities and for Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are available upon request.

Mon 14 Jul 2025

Roundtrip Group Airfare from Minneapolis (MSP)

Add-on +US$1,595

Location : Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Glumack Drive, Saint Paul, MN, USA

The flight schedule is below for your reference:

KL #656 14JUL MSP 235P → AMS 525A (15JUL)
KL #1601 15JUL AMS 715A → FCO 930A

AF #1205 24JUL FCO 1000A → CDG 1210P
AF #634 24JUL CDG 340P → MSP 540P

LITTLE ROCK OPTION

DL#3040 21APR LIT 1250P → ATL 322P
DL#66 21APR ATL 715P → FCO 1100A 22APR
DL#215 30APR FCO 910A → ATL 215P
DL#2701 30APR ATL 725P → LIT 759P

ATLANTA OPTION

DL#66 21APR ATL 715P → FCO 1100A 22APR
DL#215 30APR FCO 910A → ATL 215P

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOMESTIC AIRFARE ADD-ON PRICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. PLEASE WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

WE CAN NOT QUOTE DOMESTIC AIRFARE OR UPGRADES UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

WE CAN ONLY QUOTE AIRFARE/UPGRADES ONCE. ALL QUOTES ARE GOOD FOR 24 HOURS AND MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

Mon 14 Jul 2025

Roundtrip Group Airfare from New York (JFK)

Add-on +US$1,049

Location : John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Queens, NY, USA

The flight schedule is below for your reference:

AA #236 14JUL JFK 455P → FCO 715A 15JUL
AA #235 24JUL FCO 135P → JFK 505P

LITTLE ROCK OPTION

DL#3040 21APR LIT 1250P → ATL 322P
DL#66 21APR ATL 715P → FCO 1100A 22APR
DL#215 30APR FCO 910A → ATL 215P
DL#2701 30APR ATL 725P → LIT 759P

ATLANTA OPTION

DL#66 21APR ATL 715P → FCO 1100A 22APR
DL#215 30APR FCO 910A → ATL 215P

PLEASE NOTE THAT DOMESTIC AIRFARE ADD-ON PRICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. PLEASE WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

WE CAN NOT QUOTE DOMESTIC AIRFARE OR UPGRADES UNTIL 120 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

WE CAN ONLY QUOTE AIRFARE/UPGRADES ONCE. ALL QUOTES ARE GOOD FOR 24 HOURS AND MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

15 Jul 2025

Tue 15 Jul 2025

Day 2: ORVIETO - ASSISI

Location : Assisi, Province of Perugia, Italy

We arrive at Rome airport and are greeted by our tour manager, who assists us on the bus for a drive to Assisi. Our first stop is the lovely hilltop town of Orvieto, where we see the Basilica, explore the town and have lunch. Continue to Assisi for dinner and a well-deserved night of rest. (D) * The first day’s itinerary may change depending on flight arrival times.

16 Jul 2025

Wed 16 Jul 2025

Day 3: ASSISI

Location : Assisi, Province of Perugia, Italy

This morning we visit the Basilica of St. Francis, the upper Basilica with Giotto’s frescoes representing the life of St. Francis, then the lower Basilica and the Tomb of St. Francis. We celebrate Mass in one of the side chapels in the Basilica. Our next stop is the Sanctuary of the Spoliation to see the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis in the Church of St. Mary Major. The rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Assisi. (B.D)

17 Jul 2025

Thu 17 Jul 2025

Day 4: ASSISI

Location : Assisi, Province of Perugia, Italy

After breakfast, we visit the Basilica of St. Clare and the Chapel of San Damiano, where St. Francis received his call to rebuild the Church and where St. Clare lived and died. We continue to Santa Maria of the Angels Church, where we celebrate Mass and see where St. Francis started the Franciscan order and the thornless rose bush. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore on your own. Dinner and overnight in Assisi. (B.D)

18 Jul 2025

Fri 18 Jul 2025

Day 5: SIENA – ROME

Location : Siena, Province of Siena, Italy

After breakfast, we board our motor coach and drive to Siena, where we visit St. Dominic Church to see St. Catherine’s relics and celebrate Mass. After spending time at leisure exploring the city and for lunch on your own, we drive to Rome. Check into our hotel and enjoy dinner and our first overnight stay at our hotel in the Eternal City. (B.D)

19 Jul 2025

Sat 19 Jul 2025

Day 6: ANCIENT ROME WALKING TOUR

Location : Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Following breakfast, we visit the Gesu Church, where we see relics of St. Francis Xavier and rooms where St. Ignatius lived and where we celebrate Mass. The day continues with a 2-hour (approximate time) walking tour of Rome, which includes the Colosseum (inside visit), the Forum (outside views), the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, and the Pantheon. Our walking tour ends in Piazza Navona, where we may choose to have lunch on our own among the Bernini statues and fountains or see the newly opened museum where Julias Caesar was murdered on the steps of the senate. The afternoon and evening are at leisure. Overnight in Rome. (B)

20 Jul 2025

Sun 20 Jul 2025

Day 7: CHRISTIAN ROME

Location : Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Today we have a tour of Christian Rome, including a visit to the Holy Stairs and the Basilica of St. John Lateran, Holy Cross in Jerusalem, and St. Mary Major, walking through two of the four Holy Doors open only during the Jubilee Year. Following a lunch break, we visit the Bone Church. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B.D)

21 Jul 2025

Mon 21 Jul 2025

Day 8: ROME – ST. PETER’S BASILICA

Location : Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

This morning we explore St. Peter’s Basilica and walk through the third Holy Door of our pilgrimage. Visit the Scavi, the underground tunnels beneath St. Peter’s Basilica (TBC). The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. You may choose to purchase tickets online and visit the Vatican Museum on your own. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight in Rome. (B)

22 Jul 2025

Tue 22 Jul 2025

Day 9: NETTUNO – SANTA MARIA GORETTI – SWIM DAY

Location : Nettuno, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

This morning we depart for Nettuno and pray at the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces and Saint Maria Goretti Shrine. We see the reliquary that contains the saint’s body in the Basilica and the farmhouse where she was murdered (the kitchen is now a chapel), as well as the room in which she lived. Mass will be celebrated at the Shrine. In the afternoon we enjoy time for a swim at the beach before returning to Rome for dinner and overnight. (B.D)

23 Jul 2025

Wed 23 Jul 2025

Day 10: ROME – PAPAL AUDIENCE – CATACOMBS

Location : Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Early this morning, we are transferred to St. Peter’s Square, where the Holy Father blesses us during the Papal Audience. Following lunch (included), we visit St. Paul Outside the Walls; here we walk through the fourth and final Holy Door of our Pilgrimage. Nearby is the Tre Fontane Convent, where St. Paul was beheaded, and the Catacombs, where the early Christians prayed in secret. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Rome. (B. L. Special dinner)

24 Jul 2025

Thu 24 Jul 2025

Day 11: RETURN TO USA

Location : Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport for our flights back to the USA. (B)

I am a child between the ages of 2-12

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I am an infant (less than 2 years of age) - Land Only

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Infants under two years old may accompany Full-Paying adults for $369. This fee DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE. If you need airfare for your infant, please reach out to [email protected] for assistance.

I Will Arrange My Own Flights - Land Only - Please send your account manager your flight schedule once you have booked your flights.

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If you are registering a child (over 2 yrs) please add them to the room count. If you are registering an infant (under 2yrs) please select "I Am Bringing an Infant..." in the Add-ons. Please contact [email protected] after booking to confirm your family's sleeping arrangements.

PLEASE NOTE Hotels will only accommodate 2 adults and one person over 2 yrs per room. If you are bringing multiple children over 2 yrs, you will need multiple rooms.

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Please pay your deposit and complete the required forms (shown after payment) to enroll in this trip fully.

YOUR SPOT IS NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL YOU COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION AND WE RECEIVE YOUR DEPOSIT PAYMENT. TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION, YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL THE TASKS DUE NOW. SEE THE TASKS TAB ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE PAGE.

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YOUR COMPREHENSIVE TOUR INCLUDES

• Roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis or Newark/JFK to Rome (Cost to be confirmed and added to the land cost in September)
• Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
• First-class hotels for 9 nights
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 1 restaurant lunch
• 6 Hotel dinners (3-course menu; beverages may be purchased at an additional cost)
• Farewell dinner in a local restaurant
• All transfers with a private A/C motor coach as per itinerary
• Professional English-speaking Christian tour guide throughout
• Entrance fees are included to sites specifically listed (outside view means no entrance is included)
• Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person in/out)
• Select International Tours Travel Portfolio
• Confirmation of daily private Mass
• Whisper sets

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
• Travel Protection - we recommend you consider purchasing CFAR Travel Protection
• Tipping /Gratuities for the guide(s), driver, and wait staff (please refer to the suggestions we will provide for you with your final documents) Suggested budget $180.00- $200.00
• Any items not explicitly mentioned in the listed inclusions
• Beverages at meals unless otherwise noted
• Meals not specifically listed at the end of each day (B.L.D)
• Church donations (budget $2.00 - $5.00 per Mass)
• Airport transfers for land-only passengers unless at the airport at the same time as the group
• Personal expenses
• Airline Seat assignments and assistance with flight pre-check in
• ETIAS European Travel Authorization

BAGGAGE CHARGES NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP COST:
• Any airline baggage charges
• Baggage handling at train stations, airports, and hotels in excess of one suitcase per person
• Any charges incurred due to excessive luggage including the cost of an additional baggage vehicle or porterage charges

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Family Pilgrimage to Rome with Catholic Sprouts

Overview

Daily Mass

English-Speaking Christian Guides

Best in Class Hotels

Most Meals

Private Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches

Group Airfare

Luggage Handling

Documents Shipping and Handling Fee (REQUIRED)

I am a child between the ages of 2-12

I am an infant (less than 2 years of age) - Land Only

I Will Arrange My Own Flights - Land Only - Please send your account manager your flight schedule once you have booked your flights.

Roundtrip Group Airfare from Minneapolis (MSP)

Roundtrip Group Airfare from New York (JFK)

Itinerary

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