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Pilgrimage Holidays to Rome

Pilgrimages to Rome and Assisi

Rome has drawn pilgrims for centuries as a place where faith, history and culture come together in powerful and lasting ways. Our pilgrimages to Rome invite travellers to explore sacred spaces, historic churches and ancient sites that have shaped Christian tradition and continue to inspire reflection today.

These journeys include time in the Eternal City, visiting St Peter’s Basilica and St Peter’s Square, major basilicas, the Catacombs and other places closely linked to the early Christian community. Alongside moments of prayer and reflection, there is also time to discover Rome’s remarkable classical heritage, from the Roman Forum and the Coliseum to the atmospheric ruins of Ostia Antica.

Some itineraries continue beyond Rome to Assisi, the peaceful hill town associated with St Francis and St Clare. Here, a gentler rhythm invites contemplation, with visits to the Basilica of St Francis, the Basilica of St Clare and Santa Maria degli Angeli, home to the Porziuncola where St Francis lived and died.

Each pilgrimage is carefully paced and thoughtfully guided, offering space for worship, learning, shared experience and personal reflection. Whether focused on Rome alone or combined with time in Assisi, these journeys provide an opportunity to encounter living faith through places made holy by centuries of prayer.

Travelling with St. Paul - in Rome 2026 - 6 days

This is the fourth and final tour during 2026 which is being led for McCabe Travel by the Revd Dr Peter Walker, author of In the Steps of Saint Paul (Walkway Books, 2022).

Prices from £2,590 pp

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Rome and Assisi led by Revds Richard and Janet Tanner

In this pilgrimage we encounter some of the great saints who have shaped Western Christianity.

Prices from £2,450 pp

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Rome and The Vatican City with Fr Brian Ralph

Discover the heart of Christian tradition and the beauty of the Eternal City on our six-day pilgrimage filled with worship, history, and unforgettable sights. Roma, Altare della Patria ©ENIT—Agenzia Nazionale del Turismo

Prices from £2,660 pp

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McCabe Educational Trust

The McCabe Educational Trust is the charitable wing of McCabe Pilgrimages, functions independently with its own board of Directors and is a registered charity.

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Organising a Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage is our speciality and in 2023 we celebrated our 40th year in business – so we must be doing something right! We work with all denominations and are happy to tailor every pilgrimage to the needs of each particular church. For instance, some parties would plan one or two Eucharists during their pilgrimage but others will choose a daily celebration. In the Holy Land, your focus may be the Galilean ministry or a re-creation of Holy Week in Jerusalem. You tell us what your particular interest is and we will recommend an itinerary

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