An unforgettable Roman getaway valued at more than $11,000!
All roads lead to Rome — and yours could start at the Columbus Italian Festival!
Imagine strolling through the streets of the Eternal City, experiencing centuries of history, exploring Vatican City, enjoying incredible Italian cuisine and discovering everything that makes Rome unforgettable.
The Columbus Italian Festival is giving one lucky winner the opportunity to make that dream a reality with an incredible Trip to Rome for Two valued at more than $11,000!
GRAND PRIZE INCLUDES
Five (5) Nights in Rome for Two
Enjoy a five-night stay in a luxury apartment in the heart of Rome.
$2,000 Airfare Credit
Use your airfare credit toward round-trip travel to Italy.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Experience
Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and the world-famous Sistine Chapel.
Personalized Excursion Planning + $250 Excursion Credit
Festival sponsor and Saint John the Baptist community member Phil~italy Cultural Exchanges will help the winners plan their Roman adventure, including excursions and site visits throughout the city.
The package includes $250 in excursion credits, along with assistance coordinating excursion planning, reservations and advance payment processing whenever possible.
Personalized Digital Itinerary & Travel App
Your entire Roman adventure will be organized in one convenient, always-current digital itinerary, accessible by app and desktop.
Your itinerary will include scheduled activities, transportation tickets, lodging confirmations, restaurant and shopping recommendations, excursion details and other important travel information.
Before leaving for Italy, travelers will also receive a pre-departure preparation checklist and participate in a live Zoom session with the Phil~italy team approximately two weeks before departure. The session will help make sure you’re prepared before you leave the United States and ready to enjoy Rome from the moment you arrive.
Live Remote Concierge Support While You’re in Italy
Have a question while you’re exploring Rome? Need assistance connecting with a local provider?
Phil~italy’s expert bilingual team will provide live remote concierge support via WhatsApp, connecting the travelers, Phil~italy and local tourism service providers through three-way communication when needed.
It’s like having an Italian travel expert in your pocket throughout your adventure
YOUR ROMAN ADVENTURE AWAITS
From your flights and accommodations to excursions, reservations and real-time travel assistance, this isn’t just a trip to Rome — it’s a thoughtfully planned Italian experience.
TOTAL PRIZE VALUE: MORE THAN $11,000!
Raffle tickets are just $50 each, and every ticket purchased helps support the Columbus Italian Festival and our mission of celebrating Italian heritage through Faith, Family and Friends.
DRAWING INFORMATION
Sunday, October 11, 2026
5:00 PM
Columbus Italian Festival
You do not need to be present to win.
The winner will have 12 months to schedule the trip and 24 months to complete travel.
BUY YOUR $50 RAFFLE TICKET TODAY — AND START DREAMING OF ROME!
