Join Fr. Gady & Fr. Finn on an amazing pilgrimage to breathtaking & sacred sites in 5 countries as we travel on an MSC ocean going cruise ship. We will visit Rome during this Jubilee year! We will also visit Croatia and Bosnia (Medjugorje); Italy (Venice (on your own) – St. Mark’s Cathedral where St. Mark is buried, San Giovani Rotundo – where Padre Pio’s incorrupt body lies, and in Bari the tomb of St. Nicholas), Corfu – a stunning Greek Island, and then Montenegro! Daily Mass, talks on the saints and devotions will be offered.
September 23
Depart for your overnight flight to Rome, Italy.Group flight info: If you would like to join the group flight please contact Marcie.
September 24
Arrival into Rome, Italy. Transfer to our hotel for Mass, group dinner and overnight.
September 25
Rome. Today we will tour Roma! We will visit many sites including St. Peter’s, Santa Scala, St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Trevi Fountain, with a chance for lunch on your own, and more! Dinner on your own.
September 26
After Mass this morning at the hotel, we will depart for Bari, Italy where we will board our MSC Cruise Ship. This afternoon, enjoy the ship and all it has to offer! For first time cruisers, go up on deck to watch the ship push off! Lunch & dinner on board.
September 27
Zadar, Croatia. Mass on board. Explore this beautiful country on your own today or join an optional group tour. Back to the ship for dinner and overnight.
September 28
Venice, Italy. Today tour on your own, you have many options such as visiting St. Mark’s Basilica and venerating this great saint at his tomb. Doing a walking tour, taking a gondola boat ride, having a wonderful Italian lunch or more! You will have the option to join a group tour today if you wish. Back to the ship for dinner and overnight.
September 29
Day at Sea. Relax and soak up the Mediterranean sun or take advantage of all the fun activities & food the ship has to offer. Mass & all meals will be onboard today.
September 30
Dubrovnik, Croatia. Today will be an amazing day as we start at the port in Croatia and cross the border into Bosnia / Herzegovina and head to the sacred sites in Medjugorje. We will visit the famous Apparition Hill and the church of St. James the Great. We will enjoy a wonderful Bosnian lunch at Hotel Grace. Father will talk about the Apparitions of Our Blessed Mother that many believe took place in this Holy Site as we travel by coach bus. Back to the ship for dinner and overnight.
October 1
Corfu, Greece. Mass onboard. Today is a free day on your own in this gorgeous port. All meals onboard.
October 2
Kotor, Montenegro. Today is a free day to explore on your own. There are many things to do & see in this unique country. If you would like to join an optional excursion, stay tuned for more info. Mass & all meals onboard.
October 3
Today we disembark our ship together and board a bus to the tomb of St. Nicholas and then to San Giovani Rotundo. Here we will visit Padre Pio’s tomb and view his incorrupt body. We will visit the magnificent church as well! You will have time for prayer, lunch on your own and shopping. From there we will head back to Rome to our hotel. Dinner on your own.
October 4
Sadly, today we day goodbye! There is a shuttle that will take you over to the FCO Rome airport for your flights home. If you would like to stay in Rome longer or go earlier, please email Marcie!
The cost is $3599 per person which includes:
- Daily Mass & Meditations
- 10 nights in a hotel/stateroom – double occupancy, inside cabin.
- Breakfast & lunch daily.
- All dinners except if mentioned above.
- All group tours mentioned above.
Not included:
- Airfare (We will be offering group airfare and transportation for an additional price. Stay tuned for info.)
A $500 Non refundable deposit is due at time of registration. If you would like information on travel insurance, please contact us.
Final payment is due on or before May 28, 2025. No refunds can be given after this date.
If you would like a single cabin, a cabin with a window or a cabin with a balcony, contact: Heather.stellamaristours@gmail.com for pricing.
There are limited balcony cabins on this ship. They are first come, first serve. Early bird discount is $3499 for anyone whose deposit is received on or before November 30, 2024.
