Trip Overview

Holy Cross Catholic Church and Verso Ministries will embark on pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, and Orvieto, walking in the footsteps of great Catholic saints such as St. Francis and St. Dominic. Pilgrims will visit majestic places of prayer which also steward great works of art. From the timeless streets of Rome, to the peaceful city of Assisi, to the rich history of Monte Cassino, walk in the footsteps of saints and encounter firsthand the ever-unfolding story of the Church!

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed tour guide(s)
  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals
  • Transportation on private motorcoach
  • Accommodations in double-occupancy rooms, including taxes (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim

Itinerary

April 19, 2027
  • Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Rome.
April 20, 2027
  • Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and meet your tour escort who will be accompanying the group for the duration of the pilgrimage
  • Transfer to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the second-largest church in Rome and the burial place of
    St. Paul
  • Celebrate an Opening Mass and pray at the tomb of St. Paul
  • Transfer to the hotel to check in and freshen up
  • Enjoy an evening of fellowship with a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Twenty-One or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

April 21, 2027
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Attend the Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV (pending the Holy Father’s schedule)
  • Time for lunch on your own following the Audience
  • Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the oldest basilica in the West and cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, and the Lateran Baptistery
  • Across the street, pray on the Holy Stairs that Christ climbed on his way to his trial in the palace of Pontius Pilate, brought to Rome from Jerusalem by St. Helena
  • Venerate the Passion relics at the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
  • Free evening with time for dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Twenty-One or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

April 22, 2027
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Enjoy a morning at the Vatican with a private Mass and a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, in which you’ll see Michelangelo’s Pieta and have time to pray at the tomb of St. Pius X
  • Free time to explore the Vatican or climb the cupola of St. Peter’s and to get lunch on your own
  • Pending availability, join a Scavi Tour, which brings visitors underneath St. Peter’s Basilica to visit an ancient necropolis which includes the remains of St. Peter
  • Late entrance to the Vatican Museums and an opportunity to see such highlights as the Sistine Chapel, the
    Raphael Rooms, and the Gallery of Maps (entrance tickets only, no tour provided)
  • Overnight in Rome

Accommodations: Hotel Twenty-One or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

April 23, 2027
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Assisi
  • Celebrate Mass at Santa Maria degli Angeli, with the Porziuncola where St. Francis founded the Franciscan order
  • Continue to upper Assisi
  • Time for lunch on your own
  • Guided tour of Assisi, including the Basilica of St. Clare, which holds the San Damiano Crucifix and the tomb of St. Clare, and Santa Maria Maggiore, where St. Carlo Acutis is buried
  • Group dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Assisi

Accommodations: Hotel Fontebella or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

April 24, 2027
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis, famous for its frescoes by Giotto and the final resting place of St.
    Francis
  • Free day in Assisi with time to pray, rest, and explore this beautiful Italian town
  • Lunch and dinner on your own
  • Overnight in Assisi

Accommodations: Hotel Fontebella or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

April 25, 2027
  • Transfer back to Rome, stopping en route in Orvieto
  • Tour of Orvieto’s Old Town, including the Cathedral which contains the shrine of the Eucharistic Miracle of Orvieto
  • Celebrate a Closing Mass, followed by free time for lunch
  • Return to Rome for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant with time to share and reflect on the pilgrim experience
  • Overnight in Rome near the airport

Accommodations: Hotel Isola Sacra or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

April 26, 2027
  • Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and depart on your journey home

Meal Included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

Please Note: Pilgrims should reference their Pack & Prep Handout, distributed approximately one month prior to departure, for finalized accommodation details.

Pricing

Package Cost
$3,499

Optional Add-ons

Travel Protection
Quote provided after registration
Single room supplement (limited availability)
$1,108 / person
Group Flight
$1,093 / person

Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare.

The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

If pilgrims traveling by themselves are unable to be matched with a roommate, the single room supplement may apply. See Additional Information section below for details.

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

Led by

Fr. Brad Metz, CSC

Flights

There will be an optional group flight available for this pilgrimage. Details are forthcoming. Pilgrims may also arrange their own airfare based on the designated arrival/departure times provided.

Please note: All group flight tickets are roundtrip airfare. Pilgrims must fly on both the outbound and return flights with the group. If a pilgrim does not fly on the outbound flight, the airline will cancel their reservation on all flights without refund.

  • Arrive by: Month XX, 20ZZ
  • Arrival time: WX:YZ A.M./P.M.
  • Arrival airport: City (Airport IATA Code)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport in one group.
  • Depart on: Month XX, 20ZZ
  • Departure time: WX:YZ A.M./P.M.
  • Departure airport: City (Airport IATA Code)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport in one group.

Details forthcoming.

More Details

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (included if group is 30+ full-paying pilgrims)
  • Roundtrip airfare (if group flight package is not selected)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on the itinerary, as well as beverages at meals
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

  • Deposit due upon registration – $500/person
  • 120 days prior to departure – Final balance 

Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments.

 

Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of November 2026. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates may impact final pricing. If you have any questions about pricing and when final pricing decisions will be communicated, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations of individual pilgrims must be made in writing (email or letter) to Verso Ministries. Individual pilgrims should cancel with their group leaders, who are then responsible for notifying Verso Ministries in writing (email or letter). Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims. Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 100 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted. We highly recommend the purchase of individual travel insurance.

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free cancellation*
  • 14 days after deposit & 91 days or more from departure: Deposit is retained
  • 90-61 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 30 days or less prior to departure: 100% of trip cost is non-refundable

*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.

Important Information for Pilgrims Seeking to be Matched With A Roommate

  1. Pilgrims who register by themselves can indicate in their Pilgrim Portal that they would like to be matched with a roommate. Verso Ministries will make every effort to accommodate that request, however, cannot guarantee that this will be possible.
  2. If, by 90 days prior to departure, Verso has not been able to match a solo pilgrim with a roommate, the single room supplement will be applied to the pilgrim’s invoice and due for payment.
  3. If Verso is able to match a pilgrim with a roommate after they have paid the single room supplement, the pilgrim will be refunded the extra charge.

 

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

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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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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Who can I contact for more information?

Our team is eager to help and is available 9am-5pm EST by phone at 574-383-9396 or by email at hello@versoministries.com. 
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Why should I register now?

The sooner you register for the pilgrimage, the better! Pilgrimages can fill up quickly, especially if pilgrims decide to bulk register as a group, so registering as soon as you think you will be able to travel with us guarantees you a spot on open pilgrimages. If you register and find out you can no longer attend, as long as you registered more than 180 days prior to the departure and cancel within 14-days of registering, we will fully refund your deposit. Just send us a written confirmation of your cancellation and we will take care of the rest.
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Resources

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

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5 Benefits of Going on a Pilgrimage

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Finding God in Silence

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