Join St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Vancouver, WA
An Autumn Pilgrimage to Italy
November 3–13, 2026
$4,972 per person (including airfare)
Single Room Supplement: $1,190
Walk Where Saints Have Walked
This pilgrimage immerses you in the rich Catholic heritage of Italy, with two nights in Assisi, seven nights in Rome, and a day trip to the stunning hilltop town of Orvieto. Daily Mass—the cornerstone of each day—anchors a touring program that brings pilgrims face to face with the great saints, martyrs, and Eucharistic Miracles of our Faith.
Highlights include St. Peter’s Basilica, the Papal Basilicas, the Catacombs, and the Vatican Museums. You’ll walk in the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare in Assisi, venerate the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena in Orvieto, explore ancient Christian Rome, and participate in a Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV.
Roundtrip airfare from Portland International Airport and four-star hotel accommodations are included, along with a ProRome tour manager, private coach transportation, Catholic tour guides, all tours and entry tickets, and two meals daily.
Land Only: $3,490 per person | Airfare: $1,482 per person
Total Package Including Airfare: $4,972 per person
Single Room Supplement: $1,190
Experience
Trip Highlights
Assisi
Our pilgrimage begins with two nights in the Seraphic City! We will explore this incredible medieval city, following in the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare, and praying at the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Rome
Our pilgrimage continues with seven nights in the Eternal City. We will explore Rome’s greatest sites, from the tunnels of crypts and catacombs to the many ancient amphitheaters and early Christian churches.
Vatican City
Enter more deeply into the history and beauty of our Catholic Faith. Here in the Vatican City, we will experience the heart of the Church, the place of Saint Peter’s martyrdom and the seat of the Vicar of Christ.
Papal Audience
Participate in the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square! Here we will encounter our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, and receive his blessing for ourselves and loved ones.
Your Journey
Pilgrimage Route
11-Day Journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Daily Mass and two meals (breakfast plus lunch or dinner) are included throughout the pilgrimage.
Departure from USA
Tuesday, November 3
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Depart from Portland International Airport (PDX) on Delta Air Lines. Fly to New York (JFK) and connect to your overnight flight to Rome.
Arrival in Italy | Assisi
Wednesday, November 4
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Arrive in Rome. Welcome to Italy! Meet your ProRome Tour Manager and board the private coach.
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels: Upon our arrival in Assisi, we will visit the original home of the Franciscan Order and the place of St. Francis’s death at the Porziuncola chapel inside the great baroque Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels.
Check into our four-star hotel in Assisi.
Assisi: Basilicas of Sts. Francis & Clare
Thursday, November 5
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Basilica of Saint Francis: Today we enter into the life and legacy of Saint Francis and Saint Clare! We will enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica, beginning in the crypt where Saint Francis is buried and culminating in the upper Basilica where we will explore in detail the life of Saint Francis, vividly displayed in Giotto’s great frescoes.
Basilica of Saint Clare: Here we will venerate the tomb of Saint Clare, as well as the San Damiano crucifix that spoke to Saint Francis more than 800 years ago.
Cathedral of San Rufino: This church is where Saint Francis and Saint Clare were baptized.
Church of Saint Mary Major: Here we will have the opportunity to pray at the final resting place of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Orvieto | Transfer to Rome
Friday, November 6
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Depart Assisi for Rome with a stop in the beautiful hilltop city of Orvieto.
Orvieto Cathedral: This beautiful city is home to one of Italy’s finest Gothic cathedrals, the Duomo of Orvieto. Inside this stunning medieval church we will find a relic of Jesus Christ’s Blood: the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena.
Upon arrival in Rome, check into our four-star hotel.
St. Peter’s Basilica | Scavi Tour
Saturday, November 7
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St. Peter’s Basilica: We will receive a guided tour of the greatest church in the world—built over the tomb of St. Peter himself.
Scavi Tour: A unique subterranean tour that takes the visitor right to the tomb of St. Peter himself.
St. Peter’s Cupola: All will have the option to climb to the top of Saint Peter’s Basilica for the most incredible view of Rome!
St. Mary Major | Catacombs | The Lateran
Sunday, November 8
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Basilica of Saint Mary Major: We will venerate many sacred relics, such as the Manger in which Christ was born and the Madonna Salus Populi Romani.
Catacombs of St. Sebastian: Here we will venerate this great saint and martyr.
The Lateran: The mother and head of all the churches in the entire world.
Holy Stairs: These are the very stairs that Christ once walked in the Praetorium of Pontius Pilate.
St. Paul Outside the Walls
Monday, November 9
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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls: Here is the burial place of Saint Paul and the second-largest church in the world.
Centro Storico & Counter-Reformation
Tuesday, November 10
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Centro Storico: Today we learn all about the Catholic Counter-Reformation. This tour features visits to the Church of Sant’Agnese, the Piazza Navona, and churches with Caravaggio’s artwork.
Pantheon: After lunch, we visit arguably the greatest building in Rome, the only fully intact building from Roman antiquity.
Ancient Rome | Trastevere
Wednesday, November 11
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Ancient Rome: We explore the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Basilica of San Clemente.
Trastevere: The most popular neighborhood of the Eternal City, known for its saints and medieval architecture.
Papal Audience | Vatican Museums
Thursday, November 12
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Audience with the Holy Father: Today the group will participate in the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square.
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel: We will enjoy a tour through the magnificent Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Departure
Friday, November 13
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Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) for your return flights to Portland via New York.
Arrivederci, Italia! Until we meet again.
Accommodations
Where You Will Stay
The hotels listed below are examples to illustrate the level of accommodations you can expect. Final hotel assignments will be these properties or similar four-star hotels of the same category.
(Assisi)
Assisi
Giotto Hotel or Similar
★★★★ Four Star
2 Nights (Nov 4–6)
Located in the heart of Assisi with stunning views of the Umbrian countryside.
(Rome)
Rome
Starhotels Michelangelo or Similar
★★★★ Four Star
7 Nights (Nov 6–13)
Ideally situated near Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Travel
Flight Information
Flying with Delta Air Lines
The group is flying on Delta Air Lines from Portland International Airport (PDX). The cost of airfare ($1,482) is included in the package price.
| Date | Flight | Route | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | DL 451 | PDX–JFK | 7:00 AM | 3:26 PM |
| Nov 3 | DL 182 | JFK–FCO | 4:50 PM | 7:05 AM +1 |
| Nov 13 | DL 231 | FCO–JFK | 12:00 PM | 3:55 PM |
| Nov 13 | DL 684 | JFK–PDX | 6:10 PM | 9:27 PM |
Details
Pricing, Payments & Cancellation
Payments
Payment schedule below.
- $1,595 – First Installment
Due May 3, 2026 - $1,595 – Second Installment
Due June 3, 2026 - $1,482 – Airfare
Due July 3, 2026 - $1,190 – Single Supplement
Due Aug 3, 2026 (if applicable)
Total Cost
See brochure for full inclusions.
- Roundtrip Airfare on Delta
- 9 Nights Four-Star Hotels
- ProRome Tour Manager
- Private Guides
- All Tours and Entrance Fees
- Daily Breakfast
- Daily Lunch or Dinner
- Private Bus Transportation
Cancellation
If you cancel, this policy applies.
- 100+ Days Before
Full refund less $300 - 100–75 Days Before
50% Refund - Within 75 Days
No Refund
Action Items
Planning Checklist
Registration
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Passports
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Travel Insurance
ProRome will send an insurance quote after registration.
Physical Preparation
Start walking to prepare for 4–7 miles daily.
FAQs
Additional Information
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For cancellation questions, see our Terms and Conditions.
Hotels will be confirmed once 25 persons have registered. If space is unavailable, ProRome will substitute similar four-star hotels.
Daily breakfast and lunch or dinner included. Beverages other than water are not included.
Currency: Euro. Credit cards widely accepted.
Visas: Not required for U.S. citizens.
Electrical: 220V, two round prongs. Bring an adapter.
Time Zone: 6 hours ahead of Pacific Time.