Grand Pèlerinage d’Italie 2027: 13 June to 24 June 2027 – 10 days

Overview

Walk in the Footsteps of the Saints

Embark on a spiritual journey through Italy’s most sacred destinations, visiting Rome, Pietrelcina, San Giovanni Rotondo, Loreto and Assisi. Follow in the footsteps of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Francis, St. Clare, St. Padre Pio and Blessed Carlo Acutis while celebrating daily Masses and taking part in the unforgettable Papal Audience (subject to the Holy Father’s schedule).

A highlight of this pilgrimage is the visit to the Sanctuary of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Assisi. His story holds a special place in the hearts of Mauritians, as he was cared for during his childhood by Mauritian Rajesh Mohur, creating a unique spiritual bond between Mauritius and the Church’s first Millennial Blessed.

Accompanied throughout by a priest, a spiritual guide and representative of SWT, this journey offers both faith and fellowship in some of Christianity’s most treasured destinations!

Itinerary

20:15 → Departure from Mauritius to Istanbul via Turkish Airlines

Day 1: 14 June – MONDAY

04:40 → Arrive at Istanbul Airport for transit

07:40 → Departure from Istanbul to Rome

10:20 → Welcome to Rome, where you will be welcomed before transferring to your hotel.

Check in and settle into your rooms before dinner and an overnight stay.

Morning: Visit the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, the first basilica of Rome and the Cathedral of Rome, where the Bishop of Rome – the Pope – has his seat.

Celebration of Mass, followed by a visit to the Baptistery.

Prayer time at the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), traditionally believed to have been brought to Rome by Saint Helena.

Lunch.

Afternoon: Discover Ancient Rome, including an exterior visit of the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum.

Return to the hotel.

Morning: Attend the Wednesday Papal Audience.

Mass followed by lunch in the vicinity of St Peter’s Square.

Afternoon: Visit St Peter’s Square and St Peter’s Basilica.

Free time to climb the dome, pray at the Crypt of the Popes, or spend time in personal prayer and devotions.

Free time will also be available for souvenir shopping.

Transfer back to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Morning: Visit the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, followed by Mass.

Continue with a visit to the Baroque Church of Saint Praxedes.

Lunch.

Afternoon: Visit Tre Fontane Abbey, the site traditionally associated with the martyrdom of Saint Paul.

Continue to the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, where the tomb of Saint Paul is located.

Time for prayer and souvenir shopping before returning to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Morning: Visit one of the Roman Catacombs, followed by Mass.

The Catacombs are ancient burial grounds located outside the city of Rome, with tombs situated along underground galleries.

Lunch.

Afternoon: Transfer to Benevento and check in.

Dinner and overnight in Benevento.

Morning: Short transfer to Pietrelcina, the birthplace of Padre Pio.

Visit Padre Pio’s home and the church where he was baptised.

Mass followed by lunch.

Afternoon: Travel to San Giovanni Rotondo.

Check in and enjoy some free time to rest.

Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.

Morning: Begin your visit of the Sanctuary of Padre Pio.

Visit the first basilica built during Padre Pio’s lifetime and dedicated to Our Lady of Grace.

Continue to the crypt where Padre Pio’s body rested for 40 years, from 1968 to 2008, followed by a visit to Padre Pio’s cell.

Visit the old church of the Capuchin monastery, where Padre Pio celebrated Mass and heard confessions.

Mass.

Lunch.

Afternoon: Visit the hospital founded by Padre Pio, the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza (Home for the Relief of Suffering).

Meditation along the Way of the Cross, followed by free time.

Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.

Continue to the new basilica dedicated to Saint Padre Pio, with prayer time at the crypt where his body now rests in a glass shrine.

Morning: Travel to Lanciano, approximately 2½ hours away.

Visit and celebrate Mass in the chapel where an Eucharistic Miracle took place in the 8th century.

Lunch.

Afternoon: Continue to Loreto, approximately 2½ hours by coach.

Check in at the hotel and visit the Sanctuary of Loreto.

Free time for prayer and personal devotions.

Dinner and overnight in Loreto.

Morning: Transfer by coach to Assisi, approximately 2 hours away.

Enter the medieval city and visit the Basilica of Saint Clare of Assisi. Saint Clare was a childhood friend of Saint Francis who followed his spiritual calling and founded the Order of the Poor Clares.

Time for prayer at the tomb of Saint Clare.

Continue to the former Cathedral and spend time in prayer at the resting place of Saint Carlo Acutis.

Lunch in Assisi.

Afternoon: Walk through the picturesque streets of Assisi towards the magnificent Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Visit the Basilica and its crypt, where the body of Saint Francis rests.

Free time before returning to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Assisi.

Morning: Visit the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, located at the foot of the hill on which the historic town of Assisi stands.

Inside the Basilica is the Porziuncola, the small chapel restored by Saint Francis of Assisi.

Continue to the small Monastery of San Damiano. It was in this chapel that Saint Francis heard Jesus’ call to “restore” His Church through the famous San Damiano Crucifix.

Lunch.

Afternoon: Transfer to Rome Airport for the return flight to Mauritius.

End of services.

02:15 → Departure from Istanbul

12:45 → Back to Mauritius

What’s Included

  • Air Tickets
  • Transportation by coach with reclining seats, toilets, video, etc.
  • Accommodation in twin or triple rooms in hotels or religious guesthouses.
  • Full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
  • Accompanied by a spiritual guide
  • Accompanied by a priest
  • Accompanied by a representative of SWT
  • Service fees and local taxes.
  • Organisation of daily masses, visits, etc.
  • Entrance fees for paid visits mentioned in the itinerary.

What’s Excluded

  • Drinks, personal expenses, and additional fees.

  • Increases due to rising airline taxes or fuel costs.

  • Tips for the guide and the driver.

  • Travel, medical, cancellation, baggage insurance, and repatriation assistance.

General Conditions

  • Please keep your passport & return ticket handy with you while check in at the airport.
  • Kindly keep your All-in-one Form which will be required upon arrival in Mauritius at the sanitary check.

Duration:
9 nights/10 days

Travel Period:
13 June - 24 June 2027

As From

Rs 148,900

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