Join Fr. Steven Marchand of St. Ambrose Parish in Bristol, VT
A Catholic Pilgrimage to Italy
Featuring Milan, Pavia, Siena, Assisi, Orvieto & Rome
April 11 – 22, 2027
$3990 per person, land only
This pilgrimage will immerse you in the vast cultural and Catholic heritage of Italy over eleven days. The itinerary features two nights in Milan, three nights in Siena, and five nights in Rome, with a full day of prayer in Assisi, a day trip to Orvieto, and an optional excursion to Monte Cassino. Daily Mass — the cornerstone of each day — will be complemented by a rich touring program designed to bring pilgrims face to face with the great saints, martyrs, Eucharistic Miracles, and cultural heritage of Roman Catholicism.
Highlights include Mass at the tomb of your parish patron Saint Ambrose, a private viewing of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, the relics of Saint Augustine in Pavia, the shrines of Saint Francis and Saint Catherine of Siena, Mass at the Eucharistic Corporal of Orvieto, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Scavi Tour, the Papal Audience, Vespers at the Pontifical North American College, and many other extraordinary churches and holy sites throughout Italy.
Four-star hotels throughout, a dedicated ProRome Tour Manager, private coach, professional Catholic guides, all included tours and tickets, daily breakfast, and ten group dinners make this a pilgrimage built to leave you free to simply be present.
Trip Highlights

Milan & Pavia
Two nights in the city of Saint Ambrose — Mass at his tomb, a viewing of The Last Supper, and the relics of Saint Charles Borromeo. Then on to Pavia, where we complete the circuit at the shrine of Saint Augustine, the great Doctor whose conversion Saint Ambrose made possible.

Siena & Assisi
Three nights in Siena, home of Saint Catherine — her head relic, incorrupt thumb, and the Eucharistic Miracle at San Francesco. A full day of self-guided prayer in Assisi follows, beginning with Mass at the Porziuncola where Saint Francis founded his Order.

The Eternal City
St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes, the Vatican Scavi Tour to the tomb of Saint Peter, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Catacombs, Santa Maria Maggiore, Saint John Lateran, Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, and the heart of Baroque Rome.

Pope Leo XIV
On Wednesday, April 21st, we gather in St. Peter’s Square for the Papal Wednesday General Audience with Pope Leo XIV. Bring your rosaries and religious articles for the Holy Father’s Apostolic Blessing — a moment of grace at the heart of our pilgrimage.

Flight Booking Instructions
Airfare is not included in the land price and will be quoted once available (June 2026). A group flight departure from Montreal or Boston (BOS) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) is likely for the outbound flight; the return departs from Rome Fiumicino (FCO). All registered pilgrims will receive airfare booking information and options from ProRome once available.
TRIP DETAILS
Pricing, Payments & Cancellation
IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS
Planning Checklist
Registration
In order to register, click "Register Now" on the top of this webpage and follow the prompts on the form.
Passports - Upload or Apply Today
After registering we will send you a link to upload your passport. If you do not have a valid passport you must apply ASAP. It can take up to three months for new and renewed passports to arrive. Passports must be valid six (6) months AFTER the date of return to the USA.
Purchase Travel Insurance
ProRome Tours will send you an insurance quote as soon as you register. We strongly suggest that everyone purchase travel insurance.
Prepare Physically
We recommend that pilgrims start walking to prepare for the physical demands of this pilgrimage. We will take the bus whenever possible, but this trip will include approximately 4-7 miles walking, spread throughout the duration of each day.
Pre-Trip Video
Approximately two months before departure, ProRome Tours will send a preparatory pre-trip video to all participants regarding their pilgrimage.
Welcome Boxes
Approximately one month before departure, ProRome Tours will send welcome boxes to all trip participants. Items include: name tags, luggage tags, final detailed itineraries and more.
Final Trip Information
Two weeks before departure, ProRome Tours will email each pilgrim the final trip information, which will include the final detailed itineraries, the rooming lists, the e-ticket numbers for your flights (if booked through ProRome) and any other pertinent trip information.
Additional Trip Information
Trip Patron
As our trip patron, we place this pilgrimage under the intercession of Saint Ambrose of Milan — bishop, Doctor of the Church, and patron of your parish — asking him to accompany us on our journey through the cities and shrines where he lived, preached, and brought souls to Christ. Saint Ambrose, pray for us!
