The Altum Institute: Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, and Florence

May 21-30, 2027

Travel with the Altum Institute through Italy

Experience a 10-day journey through Italy, exploring Rome, Assisi, and Florence. Highlights include guided tours of historical and religious sites such as the Vatican Museums, Catacombs of Domitilla, Basilica of St. Francis, and Florence’s iconic landmarks. Enjoy private Masses, local cuisine, and cultural immersion in some of Italy’s most treasured cities.

Journey Highlights

At a glance

Travel with the Altum Institute through Italy

What's Included

Map

Day 1 - Departure from Oklahoma City

21-May-2027

Depart from Oklahoma City for Italy

Depart from Oklahoma City

Depart from Oklahoma City.

Day 2 - Golf Cart Tour of Rome

22-May-2027

Arrival and Golf Cart Tour of Rome Landmarks

Arrival in Rome

Arrival in Rome.

Golf Cart Tour of Rome

Golf cart tour of highlights of Rome

Welcome Private Mass

Welcome Private Mass in the evening.

Welcome Dinner

Welcome Dinner.

Overnight in Rome

Overnight in Rome.

Day 3 - Vatican and Scavi Tour

23-May-2027

Vatican Museums and Scavi Tour

Breakfast at accommodation

Breakfast at accommodation.

Visit to the Vatican and Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums

Visit to the Vatican and Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums. The Vatican Museums house some of the world’s most famous artworks, including the Sistine Chapel.

Lunch at client's expense

Lunch at client's expense.

Scavi Tour

Visit to an archeological site (pending availability and authorization).

Private Mass nearby

Private Mass nearby.

Dinner in Rome

Dinner in Rome.

Overnight in Rome

Overnight in Rome.

Day 4 - Catacombs and St. John Lateran

24-May-2027

Catacombs, St. John Lateran, and Holy Stairs

Breakfast at accommodation

Breakfast at accommodation.

Visit to the Catacombs of Domitilla

Visit to the Catacombs of Domitilla. One of the best-preserved early Christian burial sites in Rome.

Private Mass at the catacombs

Private Mass at the catacombs.

Lunch at client's expense

Lunch at client's expense.

Visit to St. John Lateran and the Holy Stairs

Visit to St. John Lateran and the Holy Stairs. The main papal basilica and a major pilgrimage site with relics linked to Christ’s Passion.

Free afternoon to explore or rest

Free afternoon to explore or rest.

Dinner in Rome

Dinner in Rome.

Overnight in Rome

Overnight in Rome.

Day 5 - Travel to Assisi and Orvieto

25-May-2027

Journey to Orvieto and Assisi with Basilica Tour

Breakfast at accommodation

Breakfast at accommodation.

Drive to Orvieto by bus

Departure

Rome

Destination

Orvieto

Drive to Orvieto (1.5hrs by bus). Site of the Eucharistic Miracle.

Private Mass in the Duomo

Private Mass in the Duomo.

Lunch in Orvieto at client’s expense

Lunch in Orvieto at client’s expense.

Drive to Assisi by bus

Departure

Orvieto

Destination

Assisi

Drive to Assisi (approximately 2.5 hours by bus).

Guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis

Guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis. Home to the tomb of St. Francis, founder of the Franciscan Order.

Private Mass at the Basilica

Private Mass at the Basilica.

Dinner in Assisi

Dinner and overnight in Assisi.

Overnight in Assisi

Overnight in Assisi.

Day 6 - Assisi and Florence

26-May-2027

Assisi Pilgrimage and Journey to Florence

Breakfast at accommodation

Breakfast at accommodation.

Guided tour of the Porziuncola

Guided tour of the Porziuncola. The chapel where St. Francis received the rule of the Franciscan Order.

Guided tour of Carlo Acutis and St. Claire

Guided tour of Carlo Acutis and St. Claire. Visit the tombs of Sts. Clare and Carlo Acutis.

Private Mass at one of the visited churches

Private Mass at one of the visited churches.

Lunch at client's expense

Lunch at client's expense.

Drive to Florence by bus

Departure

Assisi

Destination

Florence

Drive to Florence in the afternoon (approximately 3 hours by bus).

Dinner in Florence

Dinner and overnight in Florence.

Overnight in Florence

Overnight in Florence.

Day 7 - Florence: Duomo and Academia

27-May-2027

Florence Landmarks, Duomo, and Academia Gallery

Breakfast at accommodation

Breakfast at accommodation.

Guided tour of Florence (Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo)

Guided tour of Florence (Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo). Visit Florence's main landmarks, including the iconic Duomo and views from Piazzale Michelangelo.

Private Mass at the Duomo

Private Mass at the Duomo.

Lunch at client's expense

Lunch at client's expense.

Guided visit of the Academia Gallery

Guided visit of the Academia Gallery (home of Michelangelo’s David). See Michelangelo’s David, one of the most famous sculptures in art history.

Dinner with Wine Tasting in Florence

Dinner and overnight in Florence.

Overnight in Florence

Overnight in Florence.

Day 8 - Florence: Medici Chapels and Free Afternoon

28-May-2027

Florence Medici Chapels, Uffizi, and Free Time

Breakfast at accommodation

Breakfast at accommodation.

Visit to the Medici Chapels

Visit to the Medici Chapels. The burial site of the powerful Medici family, featuring works by Michelangelo.

Private Mass

Private Mass.

Lunch at client's expense

Lunch at client's expense.

Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery

Guided tour of Uffizi Gallery. Visit one of the world’s top art museums, with works by Botticelli, Leonardo, and Raphael.

Free afternoon for personal exploration or shopping

Free afternoon for personal exploration or shopping.

Dinner in Florence

Dinner and overnight in Florence.

Overnight in Florence

Overnight in Florence.

Day 9 - Return to Rome and Farewell Dinner

29-May-2027

Return to Rome and Farewell Dinner

Breakfast at accommodation

Breakfast at accommodation.

Free morning in Florence

Free morning for last-minute sightseeing or shopping in Florence.

Lunch at client's expense

Lunch at client's expense.

Return to Rome by bus

Departure

Florence

Destination

Rome

Return to Rome in the afternoon (approximately 3 hours by bus).

Farewell dinner in Rome

Nice Farewell dinner in Rome.

Overnight in Rome

Overnight in Rome.

Day 10 - Departure from Rome

30-May-2027

Farewell and Departure from Rome

Breakfast at accommodation

Breakfast at accommodation.

Free time before departure

Free time before departure.

Fly out of Rome

Departure

Rome

Fly out of Rome.

What's Included

What's included

Round Trip International Airfare

Booked group flight, estimated at $1600

Accommodations

3* Hotels

Meals

Breakfast and Dinners provided each day

Transportation

Private Bus from Arrival to Departure

Tour leader for the entire journey

Manages tour and operation

$25 to spend on Vocatio Store

Travel support from Vocatio team members

Medical insurance

IMG Global

Mass donations

Whispersets

For tours

What's not included

Tips

Trip Cancellation Insurance

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Map

1. Rome

Rome, Italy

2. Vatican Museums

Viale Vaticano, 00165 Roma RM, Italy

3. Catacombs of Domitilla

Via delle Sette Chiese, 282, 00147 Roma RM, Italy

4. St. John Lateran and Holy Stairs

Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 4, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

5. Orvieto

Orvieto, Province of Terni, Italy

6. Assisi

Assisi, Province of Perugia, Italy

7. Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

Piazza San Francesco, 2, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy

8. Porziuncola

Piazza Porziuncola, 1, 06081 Santa Maria degli Angeli PG, Italy

9. Florence

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

10. Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)

Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

11. Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

12. Piazzale Michelangelo

Piazzale Michelangelo, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

13. Accademia Gallery

Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

14. Medici Chapels

Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 6, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

15. Uffizi Gallery

Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy