This ten-day pilgrimage immerses Marquette students in Rome, where ancient, medieval, and modern worlds coexist. Exploring the city reveals how ideas and culture have evolved, making history feel tangible and alive.

During this Jubilee Year for St. Francis, the journey includes Assisi, where his legacy of simplicity and reverence invites reflection. In contrast to Rome’s grandeur, Assisi encourages contemplation of purpose, humility, and authentic leadership.

Together, Rome and Assisi foster an experience that challenges students to engage thoughtfully with the past, be present in the moment, and consider how they can contribute meaningfully to the future.

Enjoy accommodations on a nonstop flight on a major US carrier from Chicago to Rome

You will arrive at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. Enjoy a private coach shuttle to your accommodations in the center of Rome. Check in to your hotel and then hit the ground walking for a discovery of the Eternal City.

Walking through the historic center of Rome, your expert tour manager explains the extraordinary history of the city, how ancient ruins gave way to winding medieval streets, and the intersection of these foundations with the modern world.

Enjoy a delicious traditional Roman meal to welcome you into the eternal city so that you can rest peacefully with a full stomach.

Gain entry with exceptional guides to take you through the Colosseum, Capitoline Museum, and Roman Forum - an outstanding foundation for the history of Rome's ancient stories that shaped the cornerstone of Western civilization.

Enjoy dinner in the bustling hip area of Trastevere - a creative cultural engine of the city.

Join the worship of Easter Liturgy with pilgrims from around the world as we celebrate in one of the historic churches, Santa Maria Maggiore. While at the church, take a moment to pray before the simple grave of Pope Francis.

Take in the sights and sounds of Roman life as we walk across the city from The Borghese Gardens to the Spanish Steps, Campo dei Fiori, and Piazza Navona. As we celebrate Easter, we indulge in delicious food, sip espresso, and enjoy a leisurely passaggiata with gelato in hand.

Enjoy a delicious Easter meal together

Visit the Church of the Gesù, where the spectacle and grandeur of this 16th-century church are on full display, including the tomb of St. Ignatius himself.

Here is the location where St. Ignatius lived, worked, and eventually died after administering the global Society of Jesus from Rome in the 16th century. The Rooms of Ignatius tell the human story of the former soldier from Spain, his conversion to a man of God, and his role as the leader of one of the most important religious orders on the planet. Discover where he worked, slept, wrote, and what he wore. Pray together as a team in the small chapel adjacent to Ignatius' bedroom—the site of the first Jesuit congregation.

Visit San Luigi dei Francesi to view: Calling of St. Matthew, Martyrdom of St. Matthew, as well as several other hidden masterpieces as your guide takes you for a walk through the winding streets of Rome.

Visit the Borghese Gallery, where you can explore stunning highlights such as Bernini's captivating sculptures, Caravaggio's masterful paintings, and the remarkable works of Raphael and Titian.

Take time to explore the shopping district around Piazza di Spagna and the Prati neighborhood. Pick up some keepsakes and souvenirs for family.

Catch a game for either AS Roma or Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico - an experience unlike anything else.

Travel to the Umbian countryside to the quaint and beautiful city of Assisi.

Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi during this jubilee year, marking 800 years since the death of St. Francis.