Jubilee Pilgrimage Italy & Medjugorje
Italy - Medjugorje — 11 Days
The Jubilee Pilgrimage – Italy & Medjugorje 11/2025 is a special faith-filled journey with Carnival US Travel, bringing pilgrims to some of the most sacred Catholic destinations in Italy and Medjugorje. This pilgrimage combines prayer, sightseeing, Mass, visits to basilicas and shrines, and meaningful moments of reflection at places deeply connected to the Blessed Mother, the saints, and the history of the Catholic Church.
During this 11-day pilgrimage, travelers will visit Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Lanciano, San Giovanni Rotondo, and Medjugorje. Each destination offers a unique opportunity to deepen faith, seek peace, and experience the spiritual beauty of the Catholic tradition. Carnival US Travel carefully prepares this itinerary for families, parish groups, Catholic communities, and anyone seeking a meaningful pilgrimage during the Jubilee season.
This is more than a tour. It is a journey of faith, hope, prayer, and renewal with Carnival US Travel.
Guests gather at the airport and complete check-in procedures for the flight to Rome, Italy. Overnight on flight.
Arrive in Rome and meet the local tour guide. After airport procedures, transfer to the hotel or begin a light orientation depending on arrival time. Rome is one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the world and a meaningful place to begin the Jubilee Year journey. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
After breakfast, visit Vatican City, the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church. The group visits St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square, with time for prayer and reflection. Depending on the Vatican schedule, pilgrims may have the opportunity to attend a Papal Audience or prayer with the Holy Father. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
After breakfast, continue the pilgrimage through Rome with visits to major Catholic holy sites. The day may include the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, the Holy Stairs, and other sacred places connected to the history of the Church. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
After breakfast, depart for Assisi, the peaceful hometown of Saint Francis and Saint Clare. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Basilica of Saint Clare, and other Franciscan sites depending on the schedule. Pilgrims will have time to reflect on humility, peace, conversion, and the simple joy of following Christ. Dinner and overnight in Assisi or nearby area.
After breakfast, continue the pilgrimage through central Italy. Visit Loreto, known for the Holy House of Loreto and Marian devotion. Continue to Lanciano, a sacred place connected to the Eucharistic Miracle. This day invites pilgrims to reflect deeply on Mary, the Eucharist, and the real presence of Christ. Dinner and overnight in Lanciano or nearby area.
After breakfast, depart for San Giovanni Rotondo, the town closely connected to Saint Padre Pio. Visit the Shrine of Saint Padre Pio and sacred places connected to his life, prayer, suffering, and ministry. Pilgrims will have time for prayer, reflection, and devotion. Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo or nearby area.
After breakfast, continue the journey toward Medjugorje. Depending on the final route, the group may travel by bus, boat, or flight according to the official tour program. Upon arrival, check in and begin entering the peaceful atmosphere of Medjugorje. Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.
After breakfast, spend the day in Medjugorje, a beloved Marian pilgrimage destination known for prayer, conversion, peace, and spiritual renewal. The group may visit St. James Church, Apparition Hill, the Blue Cross, and other prayer sites depending on the schedule. In the evening, pilgrims may join the local prayer program if available. Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.
After breakfast, enjoy final prayer time in Medjugorje or visit nearby pilgrimage sites depending on the schedule. At the arranged time, transfer to the airport for the return flight to the USA. Overnight on flight.
Arrive in the USA and complete immigration procedures. Carnival US Travel thanks all guests and looks forward to welcoming them again on future pilgrimage journeys.
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Upon registration, a deposit per person is required to issue airline tickets, reserve hotels, and arrange transportation.
The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure.
Guests over 75 years of age or more than 4 months pregnant — please contact our office before registering.
Credit card payments incur a 3% processing fee.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing.
Guests absent at departure are considered to have cancelled with no refund.
The tour price does not apply to personal visit purposes or commercial travel purposes.
The tour price is based on a minimum group size of 35 adult guests or more. Therefore, if the number of guests is lower, a surcharge will apply.
The company shall not be responsible for missed sightseeing or visiting points in cases where sightseeing or visiting sites are closed without prior notice, traffic delays occur, or guests remain at a location beyond the scheduled visiting time.
The company shall not be responsible in the event of missed flights due to guests not being present at the airport according to the airline’s required time, or due to the guests’ personal reasons.
Depending on actual circumstances, the order of sightseeing points in the program may be changed, but all original sightseeing points will still be ensured.
In objective circumstances such as terrorism, natural disasters, visa processing timelines from the Consulate, or schedule changes by public transportation providers such as airlines or trains, the travel company reserves the right to change the itinerary for the convenience and safety of guests, and shall be exempt from liability for compensation for any resulting damages or losses.
Upon receiving the electronic ticket, guests are kindly requested to carefully check all information on the ticket. If any error is found, please contact Carnival US Travel immediately for timely assistance and correction.
Guests may complete online check-in beginning 24 hours before the pilgrimage departure date in order to save time and make the process more convenient.
For guests with disabilities or special health or personal needs, guests are kindly requested to have a family member accompany and assist them throughout the trip, and to bring a doctor’s certificate when completing procedures with the airline in order to request suitable seating arrangements as desired. At the same time, guests are kindly requested to notify Carnival US Travel of this special circumstance so that we may provide the best possible support.
If guests wish to select preferred seating positions such as front-row seats, window seats, or aisle seats, please note that the airline may apply additional surcharges for these services.
Guests aged 75 or older are required to have a doctor’s certificate confirming that they are fully healthy and fit to travel abroad, as well as a health commitment form with the company. Guests are required to be accompanied by a family member under 60 years old who is in good health.
Guests registering for the tour are kindly requested to carefully read the information regarding what is included and what is not included. This is to avoid confusion or misunderstanding about the services before registration.
"The most profound experience of my life. Fr. Joseph's daily reflections brought each sacred site to life in a way I never imagined."
"Carnival took care of absolutely everything. Hotels, transport, Mass every single day. Already planning to come back with my whole family."