The 2025 Jubilee Tour - Faith-Based Travel - Catholic Itinerary
The 2025 Jubilee Tour - Faith-Based Travel - Catholic Itinerary
$1984
The 2025 Jubilee Tour - Faith-Based Travel - Catholic Itinerary
7 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Italy
Visiting: Arrive In Rome, Italy, Rome, Rome. Excursion To Castel Gandolfo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
5330-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-0
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Join us for the experience of a lifetime for the 2025 Jubilee Year of the Catholic Church in Rome. Occurring only once every 25 years, the 27th Jubilee Year in 2025 promises to be a time of grace for thousands of pilgrims and the world's faithful. Pope Francis has named this year’s celebration “Pilgrims of Hope” as a celebration of peace, hope, and love. Visit some of the world’s most iconic and inspiring holy sites for an experience you’ll never forget. During the Jubilee Year, the Catholic Church offers the possibility of obtaining plenary indulgence for the faithful. The Pope inaugurates the Holy Year with the rite of the opening of the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica. After that, the Holy Doors of the other Papal Basilicas are opened and remain open until the end of the Jubilee Year. The completion of the Seven Churches Pilgrimage is one of the highlights of this tour. This is one of the oldest Catholic traditions and foresees the visits of the 4 major Papal basilicas – St Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major- as well as the Basilica of St. Lawrence Outside the Walls, the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem and the Basilica of St. Sebastian Outside the Walls. Learn about the Catacombs, former underground burial grounds principally used by early Christians and Jews; spend time in prayer in the most significant Catholic places of worship and admire unique and precious works of art inspired by faith. Cosmos guests enjoy a number of special experiences during the Jubilee Year tour. Participate to the Papal audience and the Sunday Angelus prayer and blessing (if available) in St. Peter Square. See the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta), which, according to Roman Catholic tradition, were the steps leading to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem on which Jesus Christ stepped on his way to trial during his Passion. Visit Castel Gandolfo, the summer Papal residence in the Roman countryside featuring beautiful gardens and serene views. Celebrate Mass and share your faith and contagious spirit of communion with your travel companions, who by the end of the tour will also have become new friends.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Rome,Italy
Location: Arrive In Rome, Italy
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Italy on this very special Holy Year occasion! Check into your hotel, then the rest of the day is free to explore on your own. This afternoon, meet your Tour Director and touring companions, and prepare for your upcoming spiritual journey, then enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, celebrate Mass [M] at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Sassia, then walk to St Peter’s Square to attend the Papal Angelus Sunday prayer (subject to availability). The Pope delivers an address in Italian and ends his speech with the Papal blessing. Later, with a Local Guide, visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, burial place of St. Paul the Apostle and one of Rome’s four major Papal basilicas. Last but not least, spend time in prayer at the Basilica of St. Sebastian Outside the Walls, named in honor of the soldier who was martyred at the time of Diocletian. A Local Guide will show you the nearby Catacombs, an underground cemetery decorated with frescoes, testifying the origins of Christianity.
Day 3: Rome. Excursion To Castel Gandolfo
Location: Rome. Excursion To Castel Gandolfo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A different, quite unique experience is offered today. The included excursion to Castel Gandolfo takes us with a Local Guide to a quaint village in the hills outside Rome. Visit the Papal summer residence, a unique chance to see the rooms that have been occupied by many Popes over the centuries. Enjoy the opportunity to reflect and meditate in the beautifully manicured gardens’ quietness and relaxing surroundings. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica and leisure time in Rome.Today's Distance: 50 mi / 80 km
Day 4: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free to explore Rome on your own or join a very special optional day trip to Assisi, home of Italy’s patron Saint, Saint Francis. This medieval hilltop village set in the verdant region of Umbria, surrounds visitors with a sense of serenity, contemplation, and gratitude. Attend Mass [M] at St. Francis Basilica, famous for its 14th-century Giotto paintings depicting the life of St. Francis. Meet your Local Guide and visit the Upper and Lower Basilicas of St. Francis and other significant sites of St. Francis’s life. Alternatively, spend the day at leisure in Rome.
Day 5: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Prepare for this morning’s unique opportunity to attend the Papal Audience (if available) in Vatican City: see the Pope and receive his blessing. In the afternoon, join a Local Guide for the visit of the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. When Constantine moved the capital of the Roman empire to Constantinople (now Istanbul), his mother Helen decided to transform part of her Roman residence into a chapel for the relics of the Holy Cross, which she herself had found at the Calvary during her pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 325. The Basilica was built later around the original chapel. Complete the day with the visit of the Basilica of St. Lawrence Outside the Walls—named after St. Lawrence, a deacon of Spanish origin who was martyred in 258 as a result of an edict by Emperor Valerian. Attend Mass [M]
Day 6: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is dedicated to two major Papal Basilicas: the impressive Basilica of St. John Lateran, and the magnificent St. Mary Major Basilica where you will celebrate Mass [M]. Additionally, experience the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta), transported from Jerusalem to Rome around 326 AD. These 28 marble steps are traditionally ascended in a kneeling position with a prayer recital dedicated to Jesus Christ. Tonight, toast to the Jubilee experience with your touring companions during the farewell dinner.
Day 7: Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at Nord Nuova Roma in Rome.
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Meals
Daily breakfast and select dinners are included.
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Guided Tours
Local guides for visits to various basilicas and historical sites.
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Excursion to Castel Gandolfo
Included excursion to the Papal summer residence with a local guide.
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Papal Audience
Opportunity to attend the Papal Audience in Vatican City (subject to availability).
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Mass Services
Attend Mass at various significant basilicas and churches.
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Farewell Dinner
Farewell dinner with touring companions.
What's Not Included
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Optional Day Trip to Assisi
Optional day trip to Assisi is not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Airfare
International and domestic airfare to and from Rome is not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and processing are not included.
Notes
The Papal Audience and the Angelus Blessing in the Vatican are subject to availability. Mass services may be in the local language and venues are subject to change. The 2025 Jubilee Year events may necessitate changes in the sequence of activities or the omission of certain events/places. Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, but it may be subject to change.
Accommodation
Rome:Nord Nuova Roma
UNESCO Sites
Historic Centre of Rome|Rome (St. Paul Outside the Walls)|The properties of the Holy See in Rome enjoying extraterritorial rights and San Paolo outside the Walls|Vatican City
Meals
6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Check out our Q&As
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What is the significance of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Sassia?
The Church of the Holy Spirit in Sassia is where you will celebrate Mass on the second day of the tour. It is a significant location for its religious importance and proximity to St. Peter's Square, where you will attend the Papal Angelus Sunday prayer.
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Will we have the opportunity to see the Pope during the tour?
Yes, there are two opportunities to see the Pope during the tour. On the second day, you may attend the Papal Angelus Sunday prayer at St. Peter's Square, and on the fifth day, there is a unique opportunity to attend the Papal Audience in Vatican City, subject to availability.
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What unique experience is offered on the excursion to Castel Gandolfo?
The excursion to Castel Gandolfo includes a visit to the Papal summer residence with a Local Guide. You will have the unique chance to see the rooms occupied by many Popes over the centuries and reflect in the beautifully manicured gardens.
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What can I expect during the optional day trip to Assisi?
During the optional day trip to Assisi, you will attend Mass at St. Francis Basilica, famous for its 14th-century Giotto paintings. A Local Guide will take you to the Upper and Lower Basilicas of St. Francis and other significant sites related to St. Francis's life.
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What are the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta) and what is their significance?
The Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta) are 28 marble steps that were transported from Jerusalem to Rome around 326 AD. They are traditionally ascended in a kneeling position with a prayer recital dedicated to Jesus Christ. They are significant for their religious importance and historical connection to Jesus Christ.
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What should I know about the Papal Audience and Angelus Blessing?
The Papal Audience and the Angelus Blessing in the Vatican are subject to availability. These events are significant opportunities to see the Pope and receive his blessing, but their occurrence cannot be guaranteed.
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Are there any potential changes to the itinerary due to the 2025 Jubilee Year events?
Yes, the 2025 Jubilee Year events may necessitate changes in the sequence of activities or the missing of certain events/places. Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, but it may be subject to change.
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What happens if the Holy Doors are closed during my tour?
Since the official end of the Jubilee year has not yet been announced, there is a possibility that departures after mid-November may fall after the Holy Doors have been closed. The tour will be updated as soon as final information is available.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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