The typical pilgrimage is 8 days, 6 nights. How is that possible? When you fly to Italy from the U.S., you ‘lose’ 6 hours, meaning your first ‘night’ is spent on the plane, and you arrive the following day in Italy, whereas when you fly back to the U.S., you will arrive in the U.S. on the same day. The length of the trip is enough time to see the many important pilgrimage sites in Rome and surrounding areas, pray, and attend a papal audience. Enough free time is built into the itinerary for shopping, eating, and experiencing Italian culture without feeling drained or rushed.

The flight is arranged by the pilgrimage coordinator. Pilgrims do have the option to purchase a "Land Only" pilgrimage if they would like to arrange their own flights and have the flexibility to stay in Europe before or after the pilgrimage dates. *Note: some pilgrimages are offered as "Land-Only," which means pilgrims will be responsible for arranging their own flights. 

• Daily Italian breakfast is included in the price. An Italian breakfast is a cold breakfast consisting of coffee and a variety of fruit/juice, yogurt/dairy, and pastries. Offerings will change daily. 
• A minimum of two large Italian meals (lunch or dinner) will be included in the price. Details will be specified on the pilgrimage itinerary.
• We are happy to arrange custom dining experiences as requested (wine tasting at a vineyard, etc.).
• Even though most meals are not included in the price, they will be a chance for each pilgrim to experience local Italian cuisine and culture. Choose a slice of pizza or suppli from a pizzeria, drink a caffe macchiato while standing at a bar, or sit down for a plate of bucatini all'amatriciana. Buon appetito!

A pilgrimage is not a vacation. Rome is an active pedestrian city and a lot of walking, often fast-paced, is to be expected. Standing in the heat of the metro lines and going up and down the Seven Hills of Rome can be grueling. A general level of fitness is required of pilgrims. We can provide accommodations, as available, for those who need them. Please contact the Pilgrimage Coordinator well in advance to make arrangements. 

U.S. citizens with valid passports do not need a visa to enter Italy or anywhere in the Schengen zone of Europe.

Currently, the U.S. Department of Health and the Italian Ministry of Health have no COVID-related travel requirements. Visit the Italian Ministry of Health website for more information. To view the US guidelines, click here. 

Pilgrims are expected to get their passports on their own and ensure that it is valid. Passport services are not included as a part of the pilgrimage price.

This pilgrimage is intended for adults, 18 and older. Special circumstances can be considered (siblings, seminarians, etc.). Minors must be accompanied by their guardian.