In order to register, please click on the “Register Now” button on this webpage. Registration can ONLY BE ACCOMPLISHED ONLINE. We will then process your registration and contact you by email with more information and with a link to pay the $300 registration deposit. 

The balance is due in one lump payment on July 25, 2025.

For questions regarding cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions found here: https://prorometours.com/terms-conditions.

In Assisi the group will be staying at the four-star Hotel dei Priori or the four-star Hotel Cenacolo.

In Rome the group will be staying at the four-star A Lifestyle Roma Hotel.

Please note that porterage is not included in the price. If you would like a porter to bring your luggage to your room please inform your tour manager upon arrival.

ProRome has arranged for one Executive Tour Manager to manage the overall operations of this trip, and each sub-group (ie each bus) will have one fully-trained ProRome Tour Manager with them throughout the duration of the tour. No more than 100 travelers will be admitted on this tour.

ProRome Tours DOES NOT contract out our leadership and management. Everything is done exclusively in-house, ensuring quality control and professionalism from start to finish.

On Christmas Eve, 2024, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will open the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the beginning  of the 2025 Holy Year of Jubilee, which will last until the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th, 2026. The Jubilee is a holy season in Catholic life when the infinite mercy of God and His Church are brought to the fore through the remission of sin and the granting of plenary indulgences to those who make a special pilgrimage to Rome. Many might fondly recall Pope Francis’ Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in 2015, or even Pope Saint John Paul II’s Great Jubilee of 2000. But what is the Jubilee, and what are its origins? A better understanding of this ancient tradition will better equip us to treat the impending celebration with the solemnity and piety it deserves. 

The term ‘jubilee’ is derived from the Hebrew יובל (yobel), referring to the horn of a ram. This is because, in ancient Israel, the season was declared by a blast from the shofar, an instrument made from the ram’s horn. It first appears in Leviticus 25:8-13, described as a time in which all slaves are to be freed and every debt forgiven:

And thou shalt sanctify the fiftieth year, and shalt proclaim remission to all the inhabitants of thy land: for it is the year of jubilee. Every man shall return to his possession, and every one shall go back to his former family: because it is the jubilee and the fiftieth year.

The Jubilee, as celebrated today, builds on this premise, stemming back to the later Middle Ages. The first Jubilee as we know it today was declared in 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII, in which he granted a plenary indulgence—the remission of the temporal punishment merited by our sins, even after they have been forgiven—to those who made a pilgrimage to Rome and visited the Basilicas of St. Peter and St. Paul. Similar Jubilee celebrations have been held at least every fifty years since, with plenary indulgences granted to those who make a good confession and take communion at the four Papal Basilicas: St. John Lateran, St. Peter’s, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major.

To celebrate the Holy Year of Jubilee, then, with a pilgrimage to Rome is to participate in a vital aspect of Catholic life, and to take advantage of an extraordinary opportunity to experience firsthand the breadth of God’s extraordinary mercy. It is a great spiritual gift, moreover, to walk the streets of Rome, to venerate the relics of Christ’s Saints, and to enter into communion with the universal church in the city that she calls home. If there were ever a time to take the plunge and go on a pilgrimage, the 2025 Holy Year of Jubilee is the time to do it. 

The Meals

Daily breakfast and dinner are included in the tour package. Your meals have been pre-arranged and selected by ProRome. Beverages other than water and house wine are not included.

Tip: If you are allergic to something simply inform the tour director at the beginning of the trip. 

Tips and gratuities are included in the price with the exception of a suggested $10-$20 per person for both the tour manager and bus driver.

Tipping is not required nor expected in restaurants, taxis or bars.

Vegetarian or vegan, gluten-free or celiac, we work only with restaurants and caterers who have ample options for you.

Regarding health, please review a clause from our Terms and Conditions.

ProRome Tours expects you to make a realistic assessment of your health. All Participants are expected to be in active good health, to enjoy traveling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many hotels and airports, to board the aircraft, and as part of many excursions. Prior to traveling, we highly recommend visiting your personal physician for a check-up, so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the reservation is made. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate Participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of our Tour staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the Participant. If you would like to forgo some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel free to do so at any time.

If you are calling from an American phone number, you must dial the international “dial out” code first, which is “00”, or simply the “+” symbol. You must then dial the country code (USA is 1, Italy is 39), followed by the number. 

Remember to contact your service provider a few days before the trip and activate international calling on your phone.

The following scenarios are typical “crisis” situations that may occur while on tour Italy and how to best prevent and manage them. Please read. If you would like to read our full plan please download it here: https://prorometours.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ProRome-Crisis-Management-Plan-.pdf. 

You Get Lost

This is not a common occurrence. First of all, stay put. Most folks who get really lost do so by running in the wrong direction! Your tour manager will find you if you stay put. If you have a cell phone, please call your tour manager, or any other group member you may be in contact with. If you cannot dial “+” on your phone, dial “00” followed by “1”, followed by the number. If after 30 minutes you are unable to reach your tour manager and cannot find the group, proceed to the nearest Taxi stand and have a cab take you back to the hotel. The hotel address can be found below. If you do not see a cab stand nearby, enter the nearest hotel and ask the concierge to call you a cab. Upon arrival at the hotel please call your tour manager and let them know that you have returned to the hotel. 

You Lose Your Phone, Wallet or Passport 

Nine times out of ten, this can be prevented. Theft is not uncommon in Rome, so remember to keep your valuables as protected as possible. Fanny packs under the shirt are ideal. If you use a purse or backpack, hold it in front especially in crowds. Be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye on those around you as well. If you do lose your phone, wallet or passport, inform your tour manager immediately. We will then inform the local authorities and say a prayer to St. Anthony! The US embassy in Rome can turn around new passports within a few hours, but expect a hefty fee – 500 euro!

You Get Injured 

Again, nine times out of ten we can prevent personal injuries by following rules and guidelines that are put in place. That includes never standing while the bus is moving, only crossing the street at crosswalks, and wearing sturdy walking shoes and keeping your eyes on the road. If you do experience an injury, inform your tour manager immediately. If necessary, we will arrange emergency transportation to the nearest hospital for care.

Dehydration and Fatigue

It is crucially important to begin hydration at least three days prior to departure, and to increase your electrolyte intake as well. Touring in autumn can be deceiving, because while you may not feel thirsty in 60 degree weather, your body will nonetheless require lots of water. Always carry a water bottle with you. If you do experience dizziness, a fever or sudden fatigue, notify your tour manager immediately and sit still. If necessary, we will arrange emergency transportation to the nearest hospital for care.