St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican museums

Buongiorno! After a delicious breakfast at your hotel begin your day with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, house of one of the world’s most extensive art collections. A highlight of this tour will be the Sistine Chapel: the breathtaking ceiling painted by Michelangelo will leave you in awe. During the Rome Jubilee 2025 , the spiritual significance of this space is amplified, as pilgrims gather to reflect on divine grace.

Afterwards, with your guide enter the St Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world. Enter through one of the Holy Doors, which is only open during a Jubilee and symbolizes the passage to redemption and grace.

After this fullfilled morning it’s time to enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.

St Paul’s Basilica

In the afternoon you will continue your guided tour in another of the papal basilicas of Rome: St Paul’s Basilica, located outside the ancient city walls of Rome. The massive structure and its tranquil surroundings make this basilica an oasis of peace for pilgrims. Explore the interiors and you will be struck by the vastness and beauty of this church. Then you will also have the chance to explore the nearby church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane,  a hidden gem which offers a fascinating glimpse into Baroque architecture.

At the end of this immersive day you will enjoy a delicious dinner in a local restaurant and buonanotte!

Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major and Private Concert

Good morning for another day of this amazing Rome Jubilee 2025 Group Tour. During this day you will visit one of the most important papal basilicas of Rome: Saint Mary Major. Afer visiting the interiors of the basilica with its 5th Century Mosaic and the the grand chapel, you will have the chance to live a unique experience: a private concert inside the Basilica. A tenor and pianist will make you enjoy this trascendent athmosphre, where the beauty of sacred music harmonizes with the splendor of one of the most historic basilicas of Rome.

Afterwards, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in a rooftop restaurant just across the St Mary Major basilica.

Rome by night tour

In the afternoon you will go back to your hotel and have some time to relax, before exploring the most importat sites of Rome during the golden hour on board your bus. This is a magic time, as the city’s monuments, baroque fountains, and Renaissance churches reflects the warm and golden light. Your next stop will be a local restaurant in the center where you will enjoy a delicious dinner together with the rest of your group.

Roman Iconic Sites

Buongiorno! After breakfast with your tour leader and a tour guide you will enjoy a walking tour of the Eternal City, where you will explore the main sites such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Trevi’s Fountain, the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps. Enjoy a journey into history and beauty! Your morning will end in a typical roman restaurant with a tasty lunch.

After lunch you will go back to your hotel and prepare for the special night.

Via Crucis in Rome

After dinner you will head to the Colosseum where the Via Crucis (=Way of the Cross) takes place. The Good Friday procession led by the Pope at the Colosseum, is an intense and spiritually rich experience. The combination of the historic setting, the prayers and meditations, the presence of the Pope, and the participation of the global faithful makes it one of the most important events of Holy Week. Experienced in person, it offers a deep connection to the Passion of Christ and serves as a moment for reflection on suffering, faith, and hope in the world today.

The Arch Basilica of St John Lateran

Buongiorno for an other day of our Rome Jubilee 2025 group tour! During the morning you will visit The Arch Basilica of St John Lateran, which holds a preeminent place among the basilicas of Rome. In fact it is the oldest of the four major papal basilicas and is known as the “Mother and Head” of all churches in the world. With your guide admire the grand entrance with the majestic facade and as you enter, you are greeted by the immense central nave, with massive statues. Just across the basilica is the Scala Sancta (=the Holy Stairs), the very steps Jesus ascended during his trial before Pontius Pilate.

Papal Palace in Castel Gandolfo

For lunch you will head to a restaurant in outside Rome where you will enjoy a dleicous meal paired with fine local wines. After lunch, enjoy the visit of the Papal Palace in Castel Gandolfo  and you will also have some free time to have a nice stroll.  Then go back to your hotel for a delicious dinner and Buonanotte!

Happy Eatser! Attend the morning mass in one of the papal balisicas of Rome: St Mary Major. Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in this profound spiritual renewal event. During the Rome Jubilee 2025, this holiday will be even more immersive and spiritual.

For lunch, you will go to the Roman countryside to enjoy a typical Ester lunch in a local agriturismo (=farmhouse ) surrounded by the nature.

After your easter meal enjoy a nice stroll in Tivoli, a charming town just outside Rome, famous for its villas, gardens, and historical significance. Here you will enjoy some a peacefull retreat from the hustle and bustle of the Capital.

At the end of your day you will go back to your hotel in Rome. Buonanotte!

On your final day of the Holy Week, you will do a trip outside Rome. In fact you will head to the Umbria region, to Assisi. This city is famous for the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, one of the most important basilicas outside Rome and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a locla guide you will learn about Saint Francis life and its basilica. Admire the frescos by Giotto inside the church.

When you are hungry, you will enjoy a tasty lunch in a local restaurant and finally, enjoy some free moments around Assisi before heading back to Rome, where you will have your last dinner with group.

Your Rome Jubilee 2025 – Holy Week Tour comes to an end, as you check out from your hotel and it’s time to depart on your own. Arrivederci!