11 days
14
Faith
From the hallowed Basilica of St. Francis to the glorious Sistine Chapel, discover why Italy is a bastion of Catholicism. See the world’s most inspirational sites and relics on a journey through the rolling hills and lively cities of Italy.
Attend the weekly Papal audience in the Vatican City.
Tour a family-owned winery and learn about local life in the countryside of Assisi.
Visit the Holy Stairs, believed to be the steps that Christ climbed when he appeared before Pontius Pilate.
Rome
Catacombs
Holy Stairs
Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
Papal Audience
Assisi & Basilica of St. Francis
Porziuncola Chapel & Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels
Holy House of Nazareth in Loreto
Level 3
Active
You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.
