WYD + Rome & Assisi

This program can also be added prior to Days in the Diocese or after World Youth Day

Aug 8th Depart your city for Rome

Aug 9th Arrive in Rome, travel by bus or train to Assisi, the Medieval hillside hamlet of St. Francis and St. Claire, watch the sunset from the castle

Aug 10th Visit the Basilicas of St. Francis and St. Claire, the Temple of Minerva, spend time exploring Assisi and St. Mary of the Angels

Aug 11th Morning train or bus to Rome, visit St. Mary Major, Santa Prassede, St. John Lateran and the Holy Stairs

Aug 12th Visit the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, and the baroque Il Gesu

Aug 13th Tour the Catacombs of St. Callisto, Coliseum, Roman Forum and Piazza Navona

Aug 14th Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, tour St. Peter’s, Papal Angelus in St. Peter’s Square

Aug 15th Flight to Madrid, check into your chosen WYD lodging 

Aug 16th-21st World Youth Day (Click here for schedule)

Aug 22nd Depart Madrid for your home city