Assisi: A Pilgrimage to Carlo Acutis’ Final Resting Place

Assisi: A Pilgrimage to Carlo Acutis’ Final Resting Place

8^th – 11^th February

From €589

Visiting:

Assisi, Loreto, Mount Subasio, Cascia, Rocca Porena and La Verna

Saturday, 8^th February | Arrival & Assisi

We meet at the airport at 3.40 am for our KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 6.10am and arriving at Rome Fiumicino at 7.45 am. Upon arrival, we will head to Assisi, beginning our visit at the Basilica of Santa Chiara. Next, we will see the house where St. Francis lived with his parents. We will then pay homage to Blessed Carlo Acutis after which we will also visit the three basilicas including St Francis’ tomb. Then, we will make our way to Santa Maria degli Angeli (Porziuncola) before proceeding to check-in at our hotel.

Sunday, 9^th February | Loreto & Mount Subasio

After breakfast, we will go on a full-day excursion to Loreto and Mount Subsio. Loreto is a pilgrimage site, well known for the Basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto. We will attend Mass. After lunch (extra), we will head to a small town where we find Mount Subasio. Here is a Sanctuary called Eremo delle Carceri, where St Francis used to stay before going to La Verna.

Monday, 10^th February | Cascia & Rocca Porena

This morning, we will make our way to Cascia where we will visit the convent where St Rita lived as a nun, the basilica dedicated to her and the Inferior Basilica where the Image of the Miracle of the Divine Host is located. We will then have some time for lunch (extra) before proceeding to Rocca Porena, a small village where St Rita lived with her parents and married.

Tuesday, 11^th February | La Verna & Departure

After breakfast, we will check-out and proceed to La Verna, where it is said that in September 1224, St. Francis received the Stigmata of Jesus. We will attend Mass and have some time to explore this picturesque site. We will also join the friars in a short procession in honour of St. Francis. In the afternoon, make our way to Rome airport for our KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 9pm, arriving in Malta at 10.30pm.

Price per Person

Adult in Triple   €589

Adult in Twin     €599

Adult in Single €669

Price Includes

KM Malta Airlines flight to Rome including 10kg hand & 20kg checked-in luggage

3 Nights Accommodation in 3-star Hotel Frate Sole Assisi or similar

Daily breakfast & Half Board

Excursions as per program

Airport taxes and service charge

Services of a Tour Leader

Insolvency Fund

Not Included in the Price

City Tax