From the hallowed Basilica of St. Francis to the glorious Sistine Chapel, discover why Italy is a bastion of Catholicism. Spend time at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, the beloved saint’s hometown. Stay two nights in San Giovanni Rotondo. Reflect at the Grotto of Michael the Archangel. Discover the abbeys of Santissima Trinita and Montecassino. In the town of Pompeii, spend time at the Madonna del Rosario Sanctuary. Attend the weekly Papal audience and receive the blessing given by the Pope. Discover the splendor of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. See the world’s most inspirational sites and relics on a journey through the rolling hills and lively cities of Italy.