Celebrate & See the New Pope with Our Pilgrimage to Rome Package Trips

An electric atmosphere surrounded the Vatican this week as Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis. Thousands gathered on St Peter’s square awaiting the smoke from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney.

The 76-year-old has already made history as the first Latin American and Jesuit to be appointed. Although his election came as a surprise to many due to his age, Bergoglio is described as an experienced humble pastor who chose to commute by bus and lived in a simple apartment. He aims to concentrate on modern reform and social outreach, and in his first appearance on the balcony he asked people to pray for him.  Amid a busy schedule, Pope Francis begun his first day at the Catholic Church on Thursday, leading cardinals in his first mass and appointing appropriate staff. The weekend will see a special Papal Audience where he will speak of his global vision.

Pilgrimage to Rome
What better way to celebrate the election than with a pilgrimage to Rome? As specialists in trips to Italy, our experienced team can tailor your very own package holiday. Pilgrimages to Rome are perfect for experiencing the incredible Vatican City and four famous basilicas.
See the new pope by attending a Papal Audience and enjoy many popular tours of the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel, and Gallery of the Tapestries.

Born and raised in Italy, our travel team have the best knowledge to arrange your perfect holiday and ensure you get the most from your stay. We have a selection of city centre hotels and bed and breakfasts to choose from and each package includes flights, transfers, accommodation, excursions and even restaurant booking, so you can relax and enjoy every moment of your stay.
As a beautiful sovereign independent state, Vatican City is one of Italy’s wonders. Take a stroll through St Peter’s Square and take in the incredible architecture before entering the Sistine Chapel to view the famous Michelangelo painted ceiling.

For more information on our Rome pilgrimage packages or for a customised quote, contact our friendly team today.

Experience a Tour of Italy and Watch the Six Nations Rugby

Here’s one for all you avid sports fans. Why not treat yourself to a unique break and head to Italy to watch a Six Nations match?

Italy’s home games have, in recent years, moved to Stadio Olimpico in Rome. With a capacity of around 82,000, this magnificent ground is within easy reach from the city centre, making it ideal to combine with a city or multi centre holiday. After being beaten by Wales last recently, Italy’s next home game is against Ireland on Saturday 16th March, just one day before St Patrick’s Day. Our Six Nations package trips include flights, transfers, accommodation, and official match tickets. Combine an exciting weekend in Rome with a relaxing trip to Florence or let us tailor make your ideal getaway with a one or two week tour of Italy’s most beautiful destinations. Next year, Italy will host matches against England and Scotland. Plan ahead and make sure you get terrific seats to experience all the action and incredible sporting atmosphere.

Trips to Rome
As Italy’s capital, Rome has so much to offer and you will probably need at least 2 -3 days here to catch a glimpse of all the beautiful sights. Go back in time and connect with your inner gladiator at the Colosseum or experience a Papal Audience with the new pope! Head from piazza to piazza and take wondrous photographs of ancient sites before relaxing and enjoying an alfresco lunch in one of the many quaint cafes and restaurants. Like most capital cities, Rome is of course still very much alive at night and there are many chic bars and nightclubs to choose from. The country’s mild weather means there are also many outdoor bars in most of the squares where you can really experience the vibrant Italian culture. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, by yourself, or with friends and family, we can help you create your ideal break and take care of all excursion tickets, so you won’t have to worry about a thing during your stay. We offer a wide range of hotels and bed and breakfasts to suit all budgets. Our travel experts were born and raised in Italy and have the best knowledge as to where you should stay, helping you get the most from your break.

For more information or to book your Six Nations tickets and holiday to Italy, get in touch with our friendly team on 0844 933 4139 or fill in our online booking form.