Board flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rome Fiumicino Airport.

Arrive in Rome and greeted by the tour manager and bus driver. Transfer to hotel in Rome where we will check in and stay overnight.

Early morning wake-up call today as we head to Vatican City to attend the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square with Pope Francis. Mass will be celebrated at a church in the Vatican area, followed by a lunch break. In the afternoon, we will continue to the Vatican Museums to see world-famous masterpieces, including the incomparable Sistine Chapel. Next, we visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in Christendom. At the Basilica, we will pass through the first Holy Door of our trip. We will enjoy a guided tour, learning about the Basilica's history, built on the site where St. Peter, the first Pope and Bishop of Rome, was martyred. Highlights include viewing Michelangelo's Pietà and praying at the tombs of St. Peter and Pope St. John Paul II. Afterward, we return to the hotel in Rome for dinner and an overnight.

Today we visit St. Paul Outside the Walls as our third Holy Door. Then we continue to St. Mary Major, walking through the fourth Holy Door of our pilgrimage. It is also one of the oldest and most significant shrines in the world dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Next, we reach the Basilica of St. John in Lateran, where we walk through the second Holy Door of our trip. This Basilica, the seat of the Bishop of Rome (who is also the Pope), houses magnificent artwork and wood from the table used at the Last Supper. The relic is located above the altar in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, to the left of the main Papal altar. From here, we will walk to the Shrine of the Holy Stairs, named after the steps that led to the praetorium of the Roman Procurator, Pontius Pilate. We then continue to see the most beautiful monuments in the Baroque Rome area, including the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. After a lunch break, there will be time for leisure and shopping. Back to the hotel in Rome for dinner and overnight stay,

We check out and drive to Assisi, where we will stop at the Basilica of St. Francis to celebrate Mass at the Tomb of St. Francis. Afterward, we’ll explore the Basilica complex, composed of two churches, one atop the other, with a crypt beneath housing the saint's tomb. The lower Basilica (1228–1230) features beautiful stained glass and 13th- and 14th-century artwork. The upper Basilica (1230–1253) showcases Giotto's frescoes depicting St. Francis’s life. We will then visit the Basilica of St. Clare to view her remains and the miraculous Crucifix. After an independent lunch, we’ll visit the Sanctuary of Espoliazione to pay homage to Blessed Carlo Acutis followed by a stop at Santa Maria Degli Angeli. In the afternoon, we continue to Florence, check in at the hotel, and enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay.

Today, our walking tour includes the Duomo and the Baptistery (outside view), the Ponte Vecchio and other highlights of the city. Mass is celebrated at the Church of Santa Croce. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the city on your own. Perhaps a visit to the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David or the Uffizi Gallery. Return to the hotel in Florence for dinner and overnight stay.

We travel to Bologna, known as Italy’s "breadbasket." We will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of San Domenico, where St. Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order, is buried. Enjoy free time to explore the city center, famous for its food culture, medieval towers, and Europe's oldest university. We will stroll through Mercato di Mezzo, a historic market with cured meats, cheeses like Parmesan, and local wines such as Pignoletto and Lambrusco. In the afternoon, we continue to Milan, check in at the hotel, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Today we will head to the city center for a guided tour of Milan, known for its cosmopolitan style. Our first stop is the Duomo, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world, which took over 500 years to complete after construction began in the 14th century. We will celebrate Mass here. Next, we will visit the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, home to the tomb of St. Ambrose. Afterward, we head back to the hotel in Milan for dinner and an overnight stay.

This morning, we check out of our hotel and drive to Switzerland, stopping at Einsiedeln. After enjoying lunch on our own, we will celebrate Mass at the Benedictine Monastery, dedicated to Our Lady of the Hermits, followed by a visit to the Abbey. We then continue our journey to Lucerne, where we will check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Today we celebrate mass and enjoy the walking tour in Lucerne that includes the Chapel Bridge. In the afternoon we enjoy a trip to lake Brienz (approx 1 hour drive) to see the set of The Korean series "Crash Landing on You.” Return to Lucerne for dinner and overnight stay.

We check out of the hotel and head to to Zurich for a panoramic tour of the city's highlights, including the National Museum, Bahnhofstrasse, and the financial district. We stop for a photo at Lake Zurich, followed by the celebration of Mass. After lunch, we explore the old town on a walking tour, visiting Fraumünster Church with its Marc Chagall stained glass, and Grossmünster, built by Charlemagne, as well as St. Peter's Church, known for Europe's largest clock face. We then check in at our hotel in Zurich with dinner and overnight stay.

At agreed time, a group transfer to the airport to return back home.