Highlights of Rome Pilgrimage

  • 8 October 2026
  • 3 Nights
  • From 899 Per Person
  • Gatwick
  • Italy
Join our 4-night Highlights of Rome Pilgrimage where we will visit the Vatican City and Rome’s most important basilicas and religious sites.

On this pilgrimage, we will be visiting Rome’s historical Basilicas such as the Basilica of Saint John Lateran or the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, dating back to the 4th century and home to the relics of Saint Paul.

At the Vatican City, centre of the Roman Catholic Church and an important pilgrimage destination, we will visit Saint Peter’s Basilica, the magnificent Square, and the Holy Door.

For more information about this highlights of Rome pilgrimage contact our travel experts.

*Please note this pilgrimage involves a certain amount of walking and physical activity, such as stairs, standing for extended periods and walking on uneven surfaces; especially when visiting historical and religious sites. We kindly ask that you assess your comfort level with these activities before booking and travel with a companion that can provide assistance if required. If you have any mobility concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our team to discuss.

Highlights of Rome Pilgrimage

Join our 4-night Highlights of Rome Pilgrimage where we will visit the Vatican City and Rome’s most important basilicas and religious sites.

On this pilgrimage, we will be visiting Rome’s historical Basilicas such as the Basilica of Saint John Lateran or the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, dating back to the 4th century and home to the relics of Saint Paul.

At the Vatican City, centre of the Roman Catholic Church and an important pilgrimage destination, we will visit Saint Peter’s Basilica, the magnificent Square, and the Holy Door.

For more information about this highlights of Rome pilgrimage contact our travel experts.

*Please note this pilgrimage involves a certain amount of walking and physical activity, such as stairs, standing for extended periods and walking on uneven surfaces; especially when visiting historical and religious sites. We kindly ask that you assess your comfort level with these activities before booking and travel with a companion that can provide assistance if required. If you have any mobility concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our team to discuss.

Itinerary

  • Direct return flight from London Gatwick to Rome
  • Coach transfers throughout the tour
  • 3 Night in Rome – Santa Maria alle Fornaci – Half Board
  • 1 x 10kg check-in bag

HIGHLIGHTS OF ROME PILGRIMAGE ITINERARY

DAY 1:  Depart from London Gatwick to Rome

We depart in total comfort from London Gatwick Airport at 08:50hrs on board EasyJet, landing in Rome at approximately 12:30hrs, with the full day ahead of us.

Our Joe Walsh Tours representative will meet us on arrival and, upon collecting our bags from the carousel, we will be transferred by private coach to Santa Maria Maggiore – S. Mary Major area. Time for lunch, in one of the many local cafes’ or Bistrot’s, suggested from our experienced tour guide (at your own expenses), before starting an orientation walking tour of the area,followed by the visit and Mass of St. Mary Major, one of the four major Papal Basilicas in Rome.

After a first full day, transfer to Santa Maria alle Fornaci, located in one of the most beautiful and quiet areas of Rome, adjacent to the walls of Vatican City, just a short walk from Roma San Pietro railway station. This will be our our accommodation for the next three nights.

DAY 2: Vatican Area – Rome

Today after a nice breakfast we will begin our day with a truly special experience.

We will be spending our morning in the Vatican area, exploring St Peter’s Basilica and its grottos, followed by mass and a walk in St Peter Square.

After lunch, we will be walk to the most famous attractions in the city including the Spanish Steps, S.Andrea delle Fratte (miraculous medal), followed by the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and the church of the Jesuite (Gesu’ church). Our last stop will be Piazza Navona, one of the most beautiful squares in Rome.

DAY 3: Major Papal Basilicas – Shrine of the Tree Fontane – St Paul Martyrdom

Today, after breakfast, we will visit the remaining two of Rome’s four major Papal Basilicas. Starting with the beautiful Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. This majestic basilica is built over the burial site of St. Paul the Apostle, who was martyred in Rome around 67 AD. It is one of the four major basilicas of Rome, alongside St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, and St. Mary Major. We will then visit the Shrine of the Tre Fontane and St Paul Martyrdom. This church enshrines the three springs and commemorates his martyrdom.

Time to take our coach and move to St John’s Lateran area for lunch and refreshments in one of the many local Café’s and Bistrot. In the afternoon we will keep visiting the Major Papal Basilica of St John in the Lateran, where we will celebrate mass. After a full and insightful day, time to head back to the hotel for our last dinner and overnight.

DAY 4: Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) – Travel back home

Today is the last day of this short but meaningful pilgrimage. Time for a relaxing breakfast and check out.

We will have time for a walking tour of Rome’s main sites: we will start with the visit of the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), 28 marble steps traditionally believed to be the steps Jesus climbed in Jerusalem. We will then visit the Basilica of San Clemente followed by the Colosseum, Rome’s iconic amphitheatre (from the outside).

Our walk will bring us to admire the Arch of Constantine, the Roman Forums strolling through the ruins of ancient temples and the Palatine Hill.

Time for lunch before visiting and celebrating mass in the Basilica of Santa Prassede.

We will then board our coach and head to the airport for our evening flight departing at 19:55 back to London Gatwick.

  • Price per person based on two adults sharing rooms
  • Single occupancy is available on request at a supplement of £35 per night
  • Airport taxes, charges and airline related fees included
  • Deposit of £350 is required at the time of booking
  • Meals where not stated, in-flight catering and expenses of personal nature are not included
  • Itinerary may be subject to change
  • It is mandatory that all customers residing and travelling from England, Scotland and Wales have travel insurance in place at the time of booking. The following charges, which must be payable with the deposit, will be automatically included on every booking confirmation. Pilgrims may only opt out with the condition that they have their own travel insurance policy in place and can provide the name of the insurance company, policy number and expiry date, at the time the booking is made only. Insurance charge cannot be refunded if cancelled at a later stage.
  • 3–17 years: £35
  • 18–50 years: £49
  • 51–65 years: £59
  • 66–79 years: £79
  • 80–90 years: £129

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