Come and witness choral liturgies and concert performances throughout central Italy. We will meet with local musicians throughout, including Vatican authorities, while we enjoy sightseeing and fellowship with our colleagues. For those bringing their choirs to within the next two years, or just considering it, this program is invaluable in planning your tour - inspect the various performance and liturgical venues, hotels, and our detailed services.

Day 1 | Thursday | Depart for Italy

Day 2 | Friday | Arrive Rome; Christian Rome Tour

Explore the major Basilicas of Rome, including St. Paul, St. John Lateran, and St. Mary Major, all possible liturgical venues.

Day 3 | Saturday | Vatican Museums; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter's Basilica - PM/Leisure - Evening/Concert

AM/Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - Evening/Concert at St. Ignatius (witness visiting choir) 

Day 4 | Sunday | Ancient Rome; Archpriest Mass at St. Peter's

AM/See historical Rome, including a walking tour of the Forum, and an explanation of the Coliseum; PM/Papal Blessing; Solemn Mass at St. Peter's Basilica (witness visiting choir)

Day 5 | Monday | Hotel and Venue Inspections; Leisure

Day 6 | Tuesday | Assisi

Visit the sites of St. Francis and St. Clare - PM/Mass; Hotel Inspection

Day 7 | Wednesday | Papal Audience; Farewell Dinner

AM/Sing for the Holy Father at the Papal Audience- PM/Leisure - Evening/Gala Dinner

Day 8 | Thursday | Return from Rome