Immaculata Classical Academy Italy – November 2026

Pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Date:
Nov 14, 2026
- Nov 22, 2026
Group Type
Private
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $2,959
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Immaculata Classical Academy
or call us at (574) 383-9396

Trip Overview

Join Immaculata Classical Academy and Verso Ministries on a pilgrimage to Italy and be transformed by the beauty and universality of the Catholic Church. From Rome, where the ancient streets overflow with history, to the peaceful countryside villages of Assisi, Siena, and Orvieto, walk in the footsteps of fantastic saints and encounter firsthand the ever-unfolding story of the Church. Through conversations over delicious Italian cuisine, prayer in the world’s most iconic churches, and immersion into all the beauty and culture Italy has to offer, this pilgrimage will inspire you to marvel at the work God has done through the church and draw you into deeper relationship with Christ.

What’s Included?

  • Accommodations in multi-occupancy rooms
  • Airport/hotel transfers (if arriving/departing with the group flight)
  • Local, licensed tour guide(s)
  • Transportation on private motorcoach (included on Days 2, 6, 8, 9)
  • 3-day Rome Metro passes for Days 3, 4, and 5
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Preparation and follow-up materials

Itinerary

November 14, 2026
  • Depart U.S. on your overnight flight to Rome
November 15, 2026
  • Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer to hotel
  • Welcome Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, which holds a relic of the Bethlehem manger and the tomb of our beloved, former Holy Father, Pope Francis
  • Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome

Meals included: Dinner

November 16, 2026
  • Visit to the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme to venerate the relics from Christ’s Passion
  • Pray on the Holy Stairs that Christ climbed on his way to his trial, brought to Rome from Jerusalem by St. Helena
  • Mass at the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and where a relic of the table of the Last Supper is held
  • Group lunch in a local restaurant
  • Tour of the Basilica of San Clemente, run by the Irish Dominicans, including the ancient excavations beneath the modern church
  • Walk towards the Coliseum and Roman Forum for external views of the ancient Roman sites
  • Free evening to explore Rome and dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Rome

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

November 17, 2026
  • Mass in the Crypt at St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by a tour of the Basilica, including time to pray at the tomb of Pope St. John Paul II and to see Michelangelo’s Pieta
  • Free time for lunch and exploring Vatican City
  • Late entrance to the Vatican Museums, where you can see the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and the Sistine Chapel
  • Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

November 18, 2026
  • Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square (pending the Holy Father’s schedule)
  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Afternoon walking tour of center city churches and sites, such as the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Chiesa Nuova, San Luigi dei Francesi, Sant’Agostino, the Gesù, Santi Apostoli, and more
  • Mass at Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, where the tomb of St. Catherine of Siena is (or another church of your choosing)
  • Free evening to explore the city on your own
  • Overnight in Rome

Meals included: Breakfast

November 19, 2026
  • Morning transfer to the Catacombs of San Callisto to tour Rome’s largest catacombs
  • Visit to St Paul Outside the Walls, where St Paul is buried
  • After lunch, continue on to Assisi
  • Visit to St. Mary of the Angels and the Porziuncola, with Mass
  • Check in and dinner at hotel in Assisi
  • Overnight in Assisi

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

The major Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
November 20, 2026
  • Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis, where St Francis is buried and decorated with murals by Giotto
  • Guided tour of the Old City of Assisi, including the Basilica of St. Francis and Basilica of St. Clare, where the San Damiano Crucifix is held along with the tomb of St Clare
  • Group lunch in a local restaurant
  • Free afternoon in Assisi to explore the peaceful medieval town and visit Santa Maria Maggiore and the tomb of Bl. Carlo Acutis, San Damiano Monastery, the Cathedral of San Rufino, Chiesa Nuova, or the fortress of Rocca Maggiore
  • Dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Assisi

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

November 21, 2026
  • Depart Assisi for Orvieto, and visit the Church of San Domenico, where St. Thomas Aquinas lived from 1263-1264
  • Celebrate Mass at the Duomo in Orvieto, the majestic Basilica housing the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena, which was the inspiration for Thomas Aquinas’s Eucharistic hymns
  • Conclude the pilgrimage with a Farewell Dinner
  • Overnight in Rome near the airport

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

November 22, 2026
  • Transfer to the airport and depart Rome on your return journey home

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Simple Accommodations

Pricing

Package Cost
$2,959

Optional Add-ons

Group Flight from SDF (pricing available 10 months before departure)
Estimated at $1,400 - $1,700 / person
Single room supplement (limited availability)
$775/person
Travel Protection
Quote provided after registration
Prepaid gratuities
TBD

Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and does/does not include airfare.
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

*Travel protection is calculated based on a variety of factors and optional plans are provided by Travel Insured International.

Led by

Group Leader
Warren Withrow
Louisville, KY

Flights

A group flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) will be offered for this pilgrimage. Pricing and itinerary details will be available approximately 10 months before departure. Flight prices are estimated to be between $1,400 – $1,700 / person.

Pricing and itinerary details will be available approximately 10 months before departure.

More Details

  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals (optional add on)
  • Round-trip airfare (if group flight is not selected)
  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (included if group is 30+ pilgrims)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on itinerary
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

More information will be available in the coming months.

Arriving early or staying late? Pre-stay and post-stay options

 

Want to arrive or depart outside of the designated times?

  • Please note: If you arrive/depart outside of the designated times, private transfers (fee applies) can be arranged on your behalf. Airport transfers outside of the designated arrival/departure times are not included in the package pricing.
  • Need to book a private transfer? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest I can register?

Registration closes when the pilgrimage reaches the maximum number of pilgrims. If the pilgrimage is filled when you register, you will be added to our waiting list, and contacted in the event that space on the pilgrimage becomes available. Don’t miss your chance – register now and begin your journey!
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Should I purchase travel protection?

We recommend that all pilgrims consider purchasing travel protection. We partner with Travel Insured International (TII) to offer travel protection.  According to TII, travel protection helps protect you and those you are traveling with from unforeseen emergencies, which always seem to happen at the worst possible time. In the event of emergencies, both before and during your travels, as well other circumstances, like travel delay, lost baggage, missed connection(s), and much more, travel protection can help. Upon registration you will receive a travel protection quotation from TII. If you have any questions regarding your quotation, please call TII. If you need an updated or new quotation, please contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at 574-383-9396.
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What is my Pilgrim Portal?

Your Pilgrim Portal is how you will securely share the information we need for your trip. We collect all this information through your “tasks” in your Pilgrim Portal. After booking, you will receive access to your portal and can log in at the link at the top of this page.
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How does Verso Ministries prepare me for my journey?

We know from experience that preparing for a journey is just as important as the journey itself. From pre-departure spiritual formation emails and webinars hosted by the Verso trip leader, to providing you with a pilgrim kit to bring with you on your journey, we accompany you through the entire process – before, during, and after the pilgrimage – to prepare your mind and heart for what you’ll encounter. And of course, we’re always available by phone or email to answer and assist with any questions you might have.
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Resources

Discover helpful guides and tips to prepare for your pilgrimage and enrich your journey with Verso Ministries.

A metaphor of one of the benefits of going on a pilgrimage, a highway comes into sharp focus through a camera lens.

5 Benefits of Going on a Pilgrimage

How to Overcome a Fear of Travel

A couple walking down a street in Rome.

How to Prepare for Your Trip to Rome

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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