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A MOMENT IN LIFE

Families

Families with children are best served by Rome and Assisi, where the sites are concrete, the distances short and the food easy, with a coast extension at the end; Fátima's open spaces also suit younger children.

Where to begin

The reasons that most often sit behind a journey like this. Each opens a fuller page.

St. Peter’s Basilica above the surrounding city in natural daylight
Culture & fellowship

Do you want to eat well, too?

The Chair of St. Peter (Cathedra Petri) by Bernini, with the Holy Spirit window, in the apse of St. Peter's Basilica
Deeper faith

Do you want to go deeper?

The outer arches of the Colosseum in Rome seen from below against a bright sky
Just go

Have you always wanted to see Rome?

Where this leads

The facade and dome of St. Peter's Basilica from St. Peter's Square, with Maderno's fountain in the foregroundItaly

Rome

Two meaningful places a day, punctuated by a long lunch; the neighbourhoods are half the point.

The Basilica of St. Francis above the Umbrian landscapeItaly

Assisi

Umbrian food and wine in a town built for walking slowly.

The limestone tower of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in FátimaPortugal

Fátima

A message of prayer and penance given to three children, and a sanctuary that still takes it seriously.

Journeys

St. Peter’s Basilica above the surrounding city in natural daylightSAMPLE JOURNEY

Italy · Vatican City

Rome & Assisi

The heart of the Church. The soul of a saint.

+ optional 3-day Amalfi Coast & Sorrento extension

9 days · Pilgrim Pace: ModerateView journey
The sanctuary basilicas beside the river in LourdesSAMPLE JOURNEY

Portugal · France

Fátima & Lourdes

Two shrines. One invitation to draw closer.

+ optional 3-day Lisbon & the Atlantic coast extension

10 days · Pilgrim Pace: EasyView journey

Sample itineraries. Confirmed departures and prices have not been announced.

Questions pilgrims ask

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