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Italy: Pilgrimage Tour

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The Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, a pilgrimage site of global significance and one of Italy's finest examples of medieval religious architecture
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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Milan, Padua, Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome

Itinerary

Fly to ItalyDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - ITALY

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to Italy.

Arrival - Milan DuomoDay 2

DAY 2: MILAN

  • Welcome: Benvenuti in Italia! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • Milan Tour: Follow a local guide on a walking tour of Milan.
  • Duomo: Enter the Duomo - Milan's marvel of white marble. Take a lift to walk on the roof and view over 2000 statues.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Milan.

Padua - Basilica of Saint Anthony, then VeniceDay 3

DAY 3: MILAN - VENICE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Padua: Board your bus and travel to Padua. Enter the Basilica of Saint Anthony - known locally as "Il Santo", one of eight international shrines recognized by the Holy See.
  • Venice: Continue to Venice. Use the vaporetto service to get around! Explore Venice at your pace. Enjoy a gondola ride through the canals.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Venice.

Venice - St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace and MuranoDay 4

DAY 4: VENICE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Venice Tour: Meet a local guide and follow on a 3-hour guided walking tour of Venice. Enter St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
  • Murano and Burano: Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Murano and Burano. Admire the century-old techniques through a glass-blowing demonstration.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Venice.

Florence - Duomo and Santa Croce BasilicaDay 5

DAY 5: VENICE - FLORENCE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Travel: Board your water taxi and transfer to the train station. Take a FRECCE train to Florence.
  • Florence Tour: Meet your local guide for a walking tour of Florence - see the Duomo, the bronze doors of The Baptistry, and Santa Croce Basilica where Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Rossini are buried.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Florence.

Assisi - Basilica of St. Francis UNESCO Pilgrimage SiteDay 6

DAY 6: EXCURSION TO ASSISI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Assisi: Board your bus and head out to Assisi. Follow a local guide for a tour - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi - a Papal minor Basilica and one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in Italy.
  • Assisi Sites: See the Rocca Maggiore, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Temple of Minerva.
  • Return: Return to Florence.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Florence.

Rome - Colosseum and Roman ForumDay 7

DAY 7: FLORENCE - ROME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Train: Transfer to the train station. Board your FRECCE train and head to Rome.
  • Colosseum: Explore the most monumental elements of Rome with your local guide - visit the Colosseum, the Roman Imperial Forum, and walk through the Roman Forum ending at Palatine Hill.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Rome.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's BasilicaDay 8

DAY 8: ROME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Vatican: With a local guide, visit St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum including the Raphael Rooms, Tapestry Gallery, and Sistine Chapel. Have time to discover St. Peter's Square.
  • Leisure: Have some time to discover Rome at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Rome.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: ROME - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel with your group. Transfer to the airport. Say Arrivederci to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Rome and fly back home.

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Overview
  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Milan, Padua, Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome

Itinerary

Fly to ItalyDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - ITALY

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to Italy.

Arrival - Milan DuomoDay 2

DAY 2: MILAN

  • Welcome: Benvenuti in Italia! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival. Transfer to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
  • Milan Tour: Follow a local guide on a walking tour of Milan.
  • Duomo: Enter the Duomo - Milan's marvel of white marble. Take a lift to walk on the roof and view over 2000 statues.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Milan.

Padua - Basilica of Saint Anthony, then VeniceDay 3

DAY 3: MILAN - VENICE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Padua: Board your bus and travel to Padua. Enter the Basilica of Saint Anthony - known locally as "Il Santo", one of eight international shrines recognized by the Holy See.
  • Venice: Continue to Venice. Use the vaporetto service to get around! Explore Venice at your pace. Enjoy a gondola ride through the canals.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Venice.

Venice - St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace and MuranoDay 4

DAY 4: VENICE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Venice Tour: Meet a local guide and follow on a 3-hour guided walking tour of Venice. Enter St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
  • Murano and Burano: Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Murano and Burano. Admire the century-old techniques through a glass-blowing demonstration.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Venice.

Florence - Duomo and Santa Croce BasilicaDay 5

DAY 5: VENICE - FLORENCE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Travel: Board your water taxi and transfer to the train station. Take a FRECCE train to Florence.
  • Florence Tour: Meet your local guide for a walking tour of Florence - see the Duomo, the bronze doors of The Baptistry, and Santa Croce Basilica where Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Rossini are buried.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Florence.

Assisi - Basilica of St. Francis UNESCO Pilgrimage SiteDay 6

DAY 6: EXCURSION TO ASSISI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Assisi: Board your bus and head out to Assisi. Follow a local guide for a tour - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi - a Papal minor Basilica and one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in Italy.
  • Assisi Sites: See the Rocca Maggiore, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Temple of Minerva.
  • Return: Return to Florence.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Florence.

Rome - Colosseum and Roman ForumDay 7

DAY 7: FLORENCE - ROME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Train: Transfer to the train station. Board your FRECCE train and head to Rome.
  • Colosseum: Explore the most monumental elements of Rome with your local guide - visit the Colosseum, the Roman Imperial Forum, and walk through the Roman Forum ending at Palatine Hill.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Rome.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's BasilicaDay 8

DAY 8: ROME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Vatican: With a local guide, visit St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum including the Raphael Rooms, Tapestry Gallery, and Sistine Chapel. Have time to discover St. Peter's Square.
  • Leisure: Have some time to discover Rome at your own pace.
  • Dinner: Dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Rome.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: ROME - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel with your group. Transfer to the airport. Say Arrivederci to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your transatlantic flight from Rome and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the significance of Christian pilgrimage in Italy through visits to the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Investigate the distinctive artistic heritage of Venice through a guided walking tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, a gondola ride through the canals, and a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano and Burano.

Evaluate the role of Assisi in the development of Italian Christianity through a guided tour including the Basilica of St. Francis, the Rocca Maggiore, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Temple of Minerva.

Compare the sacred architecture of Milan’s Duomo, Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica, Assisi’s Basilica of St. Francis, and Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica, examining how different centuries expressed Christian faith through architecture.

Examine the Renaissance artistic legacy of Florence through a guided walking tour of the Duomo, the Baptistry bronze doors, and Santa Croce Basilica.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Milan: Local guide walking tour. Duomo - over 2000 statues on the roof.
  • Padua: Basilica of Saint Anthony - one of eight international shrines recognized by the Holy See.
  • Venice: Vaporetto and Grand Canal. St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. Gondola ride. Murano and Burano glass-blowing.
  • Florence: Duomo, Baptistry bronze doors, Santa Croce Basilica.
  • Assisi: UNESCO Basilica of St. Francis. Rocca Maggiore, Roman Amphitheater, Temple of Minerva.
  • Rome: Colosseum, Roman Imperial Forum, Palatine Hill. Vatican Museums - Raphael Rooms, Tapestry Gallery, Sistine Chapel. St. Peter's Basilica.
Why Choose Prométour?
100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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