November 20-27, 2027
Italy
Journey to the Eternal City: Join the Bulmans for a Thanksgiving Pilgrimage to Italy
We are so excited to invite you to join our family for Thanksgiving 2027 for a pilgrimage to the heart of Rome. We will walk the path of the Saints, experience the culture and history of the Eternal City and deepen our faith through prayer and encounter. Take this special opportunity to step away from the every day and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Church so that we can experience true thanksgiving together in Rome. We would be honored to have you travel with us.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
• Six nights accommodations
• Two nights in Assisi
• Four nights in Rome
• Continental breakfast daily
• Three dinners with wine, including a Pasta-Making Class in Rome
• Select transfers on luxury motorcoach
• Rome public transportation pass for each passenger
• Local, professional tour manager while in Italy
• Local guides according to the itinerary
• Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary
• Arrangements of daily Mass including donations in unique and historic churches (all locations are tentative and subject to confirmation)
• Hotel & city taxes
• Personal audio devices for group tours
• Gratuities payable to local tour manager, guides, and drivers
THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Airfare; this package is sold land only
• Airport transfers for travelers who miss the group meeting time
• Meals and beverages not specifically identified
• Travel insurance
• Porterage
IMPORTANT FLIGHT DETAILS
Please wait to book independent airfare until you receive the “Tour is Confirmed” email with arrival details and group transfer instructions.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Saturday, November 20 - Departure
Depart USA for Rome, Italy via overnight flights.
Day 2: Sunday, November 21 - Arrival in Rome | Assisi
Benvenuti a Roma! Meet your professional Italian Tour Manager, then board your private motorcoach and transfer to Assisi, the City of Peace. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. Welcome dinner tonight and overnight in Assisi.
Day 3: Monday, November 22 - St. Francis & St. Clare
Breakfast at the hotel. Celebrate Mass this morning at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Enjoy guided visits of St. Francis and the Church of St. Clare to see the cross that spoke to St. Francis and led him to a life of piety. This evening, take time to explore this quaint Umbrian town and have dinner on your own to try the specialties of the region including olive oil, truffles, Norcia sausage and cheeses. Overnight in Assisi.
Day 4: Tuesday, November 23 - Rome
After breakfast, depart for Rome, the Eternal City. Upon arrival, visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Lunch on your own, explore the historical center by foot and see the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva and Piazza Navona. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Augustine and venerate the tomb of St. Monica, the Patron Saint of Mothers, Wives and Families. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 5: Wednesday, November 24 - Papal Audience | Ancient Rome Tour
This morning attend the Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV (pending the Holy Father’s schedule). Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of San Clemente. After lunch on your own, take a guided Ancient Rome tour that includes the Colosseum (inside visit), Capitol Hill, and the Roman Forum.
Day 6: Thursday, November 25 - St. Peter’s Basilica | Pasta-Making Class
This morning, celebrate Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica (subject to confirmation) then take a guided tour of the Basilica with time to pray before many Popes, including Pope Benedict XVI. Enjoy a wonderful Italian-spin on Thanksgiving Dinner with a Pasta-Making Class. Overnight in Rome.
Day 7: Friday, November 26 - Free Morning | Major Basilicas Tour
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Rome, with time to wander the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens, shop along the Via del Corso, or explore the vast collection of art inside the Vatican Museums. After lunch on your own, embark on the Major Basilicas Tour, including St. Mary Major and St. John in Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome. After Mass, see the Holy Stairs brought to Rome by St. Helena. Dinner on your own and overnight in Rome.
Day 8: Saturday, November 27 - Depart for the USA
This morning check out of the hotel and depart for home.
Itinerary is tentative and subject to change
PRICES STARTING AT
$3,899* - Double occupancy
*Prices are per person
*This price reflects a $200 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before 12/15/2026 and an $140 per person Check Discount for those paying the total cost of the tour by cash/check. Payment must be received on or before the final payment due date
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT +$600
TRAVEL PROTECTION:
Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel protection is highly recommended.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Deposit: $1,250 due on or before 6/23/2027
Final Payment: Balance due on or before 9/06/2027
Please note late payments will incur a $50 late fee.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Payments are non-refundable and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions, including the CTS Liability Release. CTS reserves the right to cancel any reservation if payments are not made according to the payment schedule. A $25 fee will be added to any reinstated reservation.
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