2026 assisi & rome tour
Join your friends and fellow travelers on a fabulous 10-day/8-night trip to Italy featuring Assisi and Rome with the Italian Cultural Center of Western MA and Father Michael J. Twohig! The tour includes international airfare, premium accommodations, guided sightseeing, sumptuous meals, and more - plus a visit to Vatican City and an audience with Pope Leo, pending the Holy Father’s schedule.
Explore our complete tour itinerary below by scrolling down - and submit your registration form today!
Walk in the Footsteps of Saints. Pray in the Heart of the Church. Experience Italy with Purpose.
Join The Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts and Father Michael J. Twohig on a deeply meaningful 10-day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome — a journey that blends faith, history, culture, and fellowship in the Eternal City and beyond.
From celebrating Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica to standing in the shadow of the Colosseum… from the serene hills of Assisi to a papal audience in Saint Peter’s Square (pending schedule)… this is more than a tour. It is a spiritual encounter.
Tour Investment
$5,429 per person (20–24 passengers)
$5,259 per person (25+ passengers)
Rates are per person, twin occupancy and include $650 in air taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges (subject to change).
Deposit Information
$1,050 deposit due immediately - Deposit is non-refundable due to hotel cancellation policies. Final balance due 100 days prior to departure.
Your Sacred Journey Highlights
Assisi – The City of St. Francis
Two nights in the peaceful Umbrian hill town
Time for reflection and prayer
Guided visits to sacred sites connected to St. Francis and St. Clare
Rome – The Eternal City of Faith & History
During six inspiring nights in Rome, you will:
Celebrate Mass at:
Saint Peter’s Basilica
Basilica of Saint John Lateran
A parish church in Castel Gandolfo overlooking Lake Albano
Tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Explore Saint Paul Outside the Walls and the Catacombs of San Callixtus
Visit Saint Peter in Chains and Saint Mary Major
Walk through Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps
Experience the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Enjoy a panoramic view of Rome from Gianicolo Hill
Tour the Papal Gardens at Castel Gandolfo
Attend a Papal Audience with Pope Leo (pending the Holy Father’s schedule)
Celebrate your journey with a special farewell dinner at Le Terme del Colosseo with live music
Accommodations
2 nights at Hotel Fontebella (or similar), Assisi
6 nights at Hotel Marriott Central Park (or similar), Rome
What’s Included
This comprehensive pilgrimage includes:
Round-trip transatlantic airfare from Boston
Private deluxe motorcoach transportation throughout
Professional English-speaking guides
Entrance fees and full sightseeing program as outlined
Whisper headsets for guided touring
Daily breakfast
3 lunches
7 dinners (with ¼ liter wine and ½ liter water included at hotel dinners)
All room and meal taxes
Gratuities to bellmen
Durgan Travel flight bag and full documentation packet
Why Travel with This Group?
Pilgrimages are about community. Traveling with Father Michael J. Twohig and fellow members of The Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts adds a deeper layer of meaning — shared prayer, shared discovery, and shared moments that will remain with you long after you return home.
This journey is intentionally designed to balance spiritual enrichment, guided exploration, and personal time for reflection.
Reserve Your Place Now!!
Space is limited, and deposits are required immediately to secure your participation. If Assisi and Rome have been on your heart, now is the time to answer that call.
Click below - or scan the QR code - to see and print the tour flyer and registration form!
NOTE: All Durgan Travel tours are subject to availability and based on a minimum number of travelers signing up. Please contact Durgan Travel directly with any questions or to make a deposit and confirm your spot.