Upcoming Pilgrimages / St. John Paul the Great

Join Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School

in the footsteps of Saints Peter, Paul, Francis, and Clare

Holy Week & Easter
in Italy

Rome · Vatican City · Orvieto · Assisi

Registration Code JPG2027

March 23 – 31, 2027

$4,382 per person · roundtrip airfare from Denver included · register by September 30

About This Pilgrimage

Holy Week and Easter in Rome: the John Paul the Great pilgrimage to Italy

The John Paul the Great pilgrimage brings the students, families, and faculty of Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School to Rome, Orvieto, and Assisi for the most sacred days of the Church’s year: Holy Week and Easter 2027.

Five nights near the Vatican carry the group through the Sacred Triduum in Rome: the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, the Celebration of the Passion on Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Between the liturgies the group descends into the ancient catacombs, climbs the Scala Santa on their knees, venerates relics of the True Cross, and prays at the tomb of St. John Paul II, the school’s patron. On Easter morning pilgrims may stand in St. Peter’s Square for Mass and the Urbi et Orbi blessing with Pope Leo XIV, before a celebratory Easter lunch together.

On Easter Monday the private motorcoach travels to two nights in a religious guesthouse in the centro storico of Assisi, with an optional stop in Orvieto at the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena. In Assisi the group prays at the tomb of St. Francis, gazes upon the San Damiano Crucifix that spoke to him, and walks the streets where St. Clare renounced everything to follow Christ. St. Joseph, protector of the Child Jesus, is the patron of the trip, and the group prays to him before and during the pilgrimage. A ProRome Tour Manager travels with the group throughout.

7 Nights

Rome & Assisi

Holy Week

The Sacred Triduum
in Rome

Daily Mass

At the Sacred
Sites Themselves

Air Included

Roundtrip from
Denver on Delta

Destinations

Trip Highlights

Rome

Five nights in the Eternal City during the holiest week of the year. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, all four major papal basilicas, the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian, and Tre Fontane Abbey. Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper, Good Friday Veneration of the Cross, and the Easter Vigil.

Vatican City

A guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, including Michelangelo's Pietà and the tomb of St. John Paul II, your school's patron. On Easter Sunday, join Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square for Mass and the Urbi et Orbi blessing.

Orvieto

En route from Rome to Assisi, visit the striking hilltop town of Orvieto to venerate the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena and tour the magnificent Gothic cathedral that houses the relic. A powerful stop and a reminder of the Church's devotion to the Real Presence.

Assisi

Walk in the footsteps of Saint Francis in one of the most beloved pilgrimage cities in the world. Visit the great Basilica of Saint Francis, venerate the tomb of Saint Clare, and pray at the Porziuncola, the tiny chapel where Francis founded his Order. For two days enjoy the peace and grace of the Seraphic City.

The Journey

The Ground You Cover

Every stop on the John Paul the Great pilgrimage, plotted against the whole peninsula. Click a marker to see what is there and how long the group stays.

Legend

Overnight base
Day trip / excursion

Nine days door to door, with daily Mass throughout. This is a tentative itinerary: everything described is included, but the order and specific locations may be adjusted.

Always Current

Group Flight Information

These are the group flights for the John Paul the Great pilgrimage. Roundtrip airfare from Denver is included in the price and booked by ProRome, and this section is kept up to date by the ProRome team as the most reliable source for our flight details.

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Outbound · Departure to Rome

Mar 23 – 24, 2027

Flight	Route	Departs	Arrives	Notes
Delta 995	DEN → ATL	12:00 PM, Mar 23	4:57 PM, Mar 23	Connection in Atlanta
Delta 66	ATL → FCO	9:00 PM, Mar 23	11:20 AM, Mar 24	Overnight transatlantic, arrives next day

Return · Rome to Home

Mar 31, 2027

Flight	Route	Departs	Arrives	Notes
Delta 207	FCO → DTW	9:00 AM, Mar 31	1:35 PM, Mar 31	Connection in Detroit
Delta 2431	DTW → DEN	4:15 PM, Mar 31	5:30 PM, Mar 31	Arrival in Denver, same day

Roundtrip economy airfare on Delta from Denver is included in the $4,382 price ($2,890 land, $1,492 air); the airfare portion is billed as its own payment, due 120 days prior to departure. For any flight-related questions, contact office@prorome.com or call the office at (434) 953-1112.

Trip Details

Pricing, Payments & Cancellation

Payments

$300/ due at registration

$1,295First installment, due 180 days prior to departure

$1,295Second installment, due 150 days prior to departure

$1,492 Group AirfareIncluded in the price, due 120 days prior to departure

Single Room Supplement ($490)If applicable, due 90 days prior to departure

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Cost

$2,890 land (double occupancy) plus $1,492 roundtrip airfare from Denver on Delta.

$4,382/ per person

Roundtrip Airfare from Denver on Delta Air Lines

7 Nights Lodging in Religious Guesthouses: 5 Nights Rome, 2 Nights Assisi

Daily Breakfast

Six Group Dinners and One Group Lunch (Easter Sunday)

All Ground Transportation via Private Motorcoach Throughout Italy

Airport Transfers (Rome FCO)

Professional English-Speaking Local Guides at the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s, and Major Sites

ProRome Tour Manager for the Entire Pilgrimage

All Mass Bookings and Donations

Private Audio Headsets for Tours and Masses

All Entrance Fees, Including the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

All Gratuities for Guides, Drivers, and Tour Manager

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Cancellation

If you cancel, this policy applies.

Our Policy

100 Days or More before TourFull refund less $300 deposit

100–75 Days before Tour50% Refund

Within 75 Days of TourNo Refund

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Important Action Items

The Road to Departure

Seven stations between today and the airport. Pass your cursor over each one for the details, or tap on mobile.

Station 1RegisterBy September 30

Click Register Now near the top of this page and follow the prompts, using registration code JPG2027. Registration is open until the trip fills at 40 pilgrims or September 30, 2026, whichever comes first, and your $300 deposit is due with it.

Station 2Upload Your PassportRight After Registering

After registering we send you a link to upload your passport. If you do not have a valid passport, apply as soon as possible: new and renewed passports can take up to three months. Passports must be valid six months after the date of return to the USA.

Station 3Group Flights IncludedAirfare Due 120 Days Out

ProRome books the Delta group flights from Denver for everyone, so there is nothing to book yourself. The airfare portion ($1,492) is due 120 days prior to departure, and the full flight schedule is in the Group Flight Information section above.

Station 4Purchase Travel InsuranceAfter Registering

ProRome Tours sends you an insurance quote as soon as you register. We strongly recommend that every pilgrim purchase travel insurance.

Station 5Prepare PhysicallyThe Months Before

Start walking now. Even with a private motorcoach, the group still walks 6 to 10 miles a day on cobblestones, hills, and ancient stone steps, and Holy Week liturgies mean long hours on your feet. Assisi adds real uphill walking.

Station 6Join the Zoom MeetingsSept 2026 & Jan 2027

An introductory Zoom in September 2026 prepares you for the trip and introduces the ProRome team, and a training Zoom in January 2027 further prepares the students, faculty, staff, and parents of JPG. Links go out two weeks before each meeting, and both are recorded if you cannot attend.

Station 7Welcome Boxes & Final DetailsFebruary / March 2027

ProRome sends welcome boxes to the school to distribute to every trip participant, with name tags, luggage tags, final detailed itineraries, and more. The final trip information is also sent by email at the same time.

Good to Know

Additional Trip Information

Practical details to help you prepare for the John Paul the Great pilgrimage.

Flight Information

Roundtrip airfare is included in the price. ProRome books the Delta Air Lines group flights from Denver, economy class via Atlanta outbound and Detroit on the return, and the group travels together from departure to return. The airfare portion is billed as its own payment, due 120 days before departure. Flight details are in the Group Flight Information section above, and the ProRome Tour Manager meets everyone on arrival in Rome. Questions: office@prorome.com.

Lodging Information

Rome (5 nights): religious guesthouse near the Vatican. Assisi (2 nights): religious guesthouse in the centro storico, the medieval heart of the city. The price is based on double occupancy, with a single room supplement available. Specific properties will be confirmed in the final trip information.

Group Meals

Two meals are provided each day, breakfast plus either lunch or dinner, except on the arrival and departure days: six group dinners and one group lunch, the celebratory Easter Sunday lunch at a Roman restaurant. The remaining lunches and one dinner are on your own. Beverages other than water are not included.

Dietary & Health

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or celiac: we work only with restaurants and caterers that have ample options. If you have allergies, simply inform the tour manager at the start of the trip. All participants are expected to be in active good health and able to travel as part of a group; walking and stairs are required throughout. Any condition needing special attention should be reported in writing at registration.

What to Pack

This is a spring pilgrimage. Late March in Rome typically runs from the upper 40s to the mid 60s°F, and Assisi is cooler, with spring showers likely. Bring broken-in walking shoes, layers and a light jacket, modest attire for churches and the Holy Week liturgies (shoulders and knees covered), and a compact umbrella or rain shell. A daypack, refillable water bottle, universal power adapter, and prescription medications in original containers round it out. Pack light: you move between two lodgings.

Placing Calls in Italy

From a U.S. phone, dial the international code "011" or "+", then Italy's country code 39, then the number. Contact your service provider a few days before departure to activate international calling on your phone.

Crisis Management

If lost: stay put, call your tour manager, or take a taxi to the guesthouse. If you lose your passport, phone, or wallet: notify your tour manager immediately; the U.S. Embassy in Rome can issue replacement passports within hours. If injured: notify your tour manager and we arrange emergency transport. Read the full plan →

Country Information

Italy: Capital Rome · Currency Euro · Italian language · 7 hours ahead of Denver until Easter Sunday, when Italy sets its clocks forward one hour overnight, then 8 hours ahead. Cards are widely accepted, but carry cash for small shops. Outlets are 220V with two-round-prong plugs; bring an adapter. No visa for U.S. citizens, and carry your passport at all times by European law.

Giovanna Delapaz

Wonderful experience and outstanding guide who was very informative and helpful. I am trying to remember the church we visited that had chapels within the church that were paid for by France, Spain and other countries. Can you help me? I had a vision there and need to know the name of the church. Tour Guide, Gabriel would know.

Terri LaFever

ProRome Tours, LLC provided the most wonderful experience for my husband and I. We were truly blessed to have had Gabe Salibi as our tour manager. He is absolutely amazing. The passion and spirit in which he provided us so much information made the whole trip that much richer. We had a few challenges as a group and he was the most compassionate and accommodating to those in need. As with other groups we also had a few changes to our Itinerary due to the Papal conclave, however, the change Gabe made put us in St. Peter's Square on 5/8/2025 (our last night) for us to witness Pope Leo XIV elected as the first American Pope. We will be forever grateful for this opportunity! Thank You so much ProRome Tours, LLC. A fabulous and most memorable trip!!!

Jennifer Grimmer

Phenomenal pilgrimage experience with the most knowledgeable, professional and passionate tour guides, most especially Bernardo Gonzalez who is very dedicated to leading his Pilgrims closer to Christ in every moment of their pilgrimage! MUST enroll today for a life altering and uplifting experience 🙏🏻💕 "Quo Vadis?" As Bernardo would ask... Where are you going?

Maria Sawick

OUTSTANDING TOUR COMPANY. Tour guides are masters in history, theology and apologetics. They far surpassed by my expectations and I will whole heartely d endorse them to all considering a pilgrimage company of excellence.

Anne Shannon

My tour of Rome with ProRome was excellent! The tour guides were totally fluent in Italian, incredibly knowledgeable about both historical and religious sites. They were extremely organized and confident leaders of a large group. I will NEVER forget this amazing trip with ProRome.

Theresa Evans

I truly can't say enough about ProRome Tours! They planned and executed the pilgrimage of a lifetime—perfectly. Due to the passing of Pope Francis and the postponement of Blessed Carlo Acutis’s canonization, the team had to completely replan our itinerary—months of preparation redone in just three days. I didn’t know what to expect, but the trip turned out to be absolutely incredible. They really pulled through. Our tour guides, Bernardo and Brendan, were phenomenal—deep wells of knowledge in architecture, Ancient Rome, Church history, and more. Both are faithful and reverent Catholics, which was a gift to witness and made the experience even richer. They made me feel safe, informed, and confident throughout our travels in Rome and Assisi. I also want to highlight the excellent communication from Michele and Emma in the months leading up to the trip. They were attentive, helpful, and kind. It’s clear that ProRome isn’t just a tour company—it’s a ministry. I hope to travel with them again. This experience was truly a blessing.

Clara Murphy

Was a great experience! I know our group was a little difficult because of having some elderly people who had a hard time keeping up, but our tour guide Lucy was very patient and helpful and did a great job of getting us everywhere in good timing (especially with the hectic reschedules due to Pope Francis’ death) and explaining the history.

Jim Mearns

ProRome provided an amazing pilgrimage for us. I was part of a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis. ProRome went above and beyond all expectations when one week before our trip Pope Francis died and the canonization was postponed indefinitely. But, in an amazing, behind the scenes hard work effort ProRome created a magnificent alternative pilgrimage for us. We would attend the viewing and then the funeral for the Holy Father. This was a very spiritually defining moment for so many of us on this trip. We also had the opportunity to attend Mass at St. Mary Major in Rome in the side altar next to the burial place of Pope Francis. Our tour guides were experts in the history of Rome, the Vatican and Assisi. They had many stories, as well as information about the unique architecture of each place we visited. ProRome is more than a tour company, it is a pilgrimage planning company that provides as much spiritually edifying experiences as it provides historical experiences. If I could give ProRome a 10 out of 5 I would!

Ross Warlock

The pilgrimage that ProRome took our group on was awesome. As someone that despises traveling, they made the chaos that was the death of Pope Francis, on our first day, bearable and exciting. Loved the experience and will definitely go again.

Holy Week & Easter
in Italy

Holy Week and Easter in Rome: the John Paul the Great pilgrimage to Italy

Trip Highlights