United States Pilgrimage – June 22, 2025

Washington D.C. | Baltimore | Gettysburg

Explore our national and religious heritage in and around our nation’s capital. Visit the first cathedral in what is now the United States, venerate those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom at Gettysburg, and pray in our National Cathedral. Return home refreshed and renewed in our shared Catholic faith.
A Truly Catholic Pilgrimage
Date:
6/22/2025
Duration:
9 Days
Departure:
Peoria
Activity Level:
Level 2 - Challenging
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Activity Level 2 - Challenging
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$3,860
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Pilgrimage Itinerary

Day 1 | June 22 | Peoria / Washington / Baltimore

Depart on our flight into Washington DC. We then proceed to our hotel where we will check in for overnight. Overnight Baltimore

Day 2 | June 23 | Baltimore

This morning, we will visit the Inner Harbor and Fort McHenry. Fort McHenry is best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy. It was during the bombardment of the fort that Francis Scott Key was inspired to write “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which would eventually become the national anthem of the United States. Continue to the Cathedral of Mary our Queen, the current cathedral of Baltimore. Enjoy a tour here before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Overnight Baltimore

Day 3 | June 24 | Baltimore

We will begin today at the Basilica of the Assumption, also known as the Baltimore Basilica, the first Catholic Cathedral in United States. Continue to St. Mary’s Spiritual Center and Historic Site, home to the first Catholic Seminary in the nation as well Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born Saint. We will visit both the Mother Seton House as well as the Historic Seminary Chapel. We then journey to the nearby church of St. Alphonsus before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Overnight Baltimore

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What's Included

  • Daily Mass at holy sites
  • Roundtrip economy class airfare from Peoria to Washington DCA on American Airlines
  • 8 nights’ accommodation, including taxes and service charges
  • Knowledgeable, friendly, Catholic/Christian guides; whisper headsets; deluxe motor coach transportation to holy sites; all entrance fees listed on itinerary
  • Breakfast and dinner per itinerary (excluding drinks)

*Pricing Information

The total pricing is based off the following components:
Base price:
$3,720
Air taxes/fuel surcharges:
$136.95
Gratuities:
$135 (Gratuities are not factored into the total pricing, but will be added to the final invoice.)
See brochure for information about single rooms and/or land-only pricing.

Please note: Air taxes/fuel surcharges and gratuities are subject to change and will be updated on the final invoice. The final invoice will be emailed to you approximately 3 months prior to departure.
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