Join the St. Clare of Assisi Retreat Center and Verso Ministries on a pilgrimage to Italy and be transformed by the beauty and universality of the Catholic Church. Embark on a trip like no other through cities in Northern Italy, including Venice, Milan, Turin, Genoa, and Padua. Walk the steps of over a dozen saints, among those St. Mark, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Josephine Bakhita, St. Gianna Molla, St. John Bosco, and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati.
Accommodations: Hotel Bologna Best Western or similar
Meals included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Bologna Best Western or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: UNA Hotel Scandinavia or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: UNA Hotel Scandinavia or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: UNA Hotel Scandinavia or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Italia or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Best Western Metropoli or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Best Western Metropoli or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Rex or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals included: Breakfast
Standard Accommodations
Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare. The roundtrip group flight is an add-on. The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.
*Travel protection premium is calculated based on a variety of factors and optional plans are provided by Travel Insured International
Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.
There is an optional group flight available for this pilgrimage. Details are below. Pilgrims electing a land-only package may arrange their own airfare based on the designated arrival/departure times provided.
Arrival Flight - April 13, 2026
Departure Flight - April 23, 2026
Airport Transfers:
Pilgrims on the group flight will be transferred to the hotel in Venice upon arrival and to the airport in Florence upon departure.
Arrival Flight Information
Departure Flight Information
Airport transfers
Arrival: Upon arrival in Venice, pilgrims will transfer to the hotel on their own via taxi or public transportation.
Departure: All pilgrims will be transported as a group from Lucca to the Florence airport on the departure day.
Payment Schedule
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 August 2025. 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.
*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.
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“Verso provided a safe, quality travel experience, but even more important – a transformative pilgrimage. You are making a solid choice when traveling with Verso and will not regret the decision.”
“It was the experience of a lifetime. This pilgrimage gave us a true glimpse of what it would be like to walk with Jesus in the Holy Land. Celebrating Mass, traveling with superb guides, and reflecting on Biblical passages enriched our love of the Holy Land and deepened our faith.”
“Who doesn’t love a trip that’s already perfectly planned for you? You don’t have to do much except come and experience the trip. I’m really grateful for Verso because they know what they’re doing.”
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