Adult groups stay in four-star hotels (unless otherwise noted) with nearby tour bus access. Student groups stay in religious guest houses providing simple but comfortable accommodations.

Most pilgrims will be in double occupancy rooms. On adult trips, a limited number of single rooms are available for an extra fee. All rooms have private bathrooms. Chaplains receive a single room. On student trips, rooms may hold 2-5 pilgrims as determined by the guest houses. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee married chaperone couples will room together on student trips due to guest house layouts and gendered floor assignments.

Yes. We have extensive experience accommodating all dietary needs. We communicate directly with hotels and restaurants to ensure all restrictions are met on site.

Our hotels provide all amenities needed for a comfortable stay. European hotels — even luxurious ones — tend to have smaller rooms and elevators than American hotels. Most will have air conditioning on adult tours (not guaranteed on student trips), and most will have elevators, though often only one or two per building.

Our hotels typically have tour bus access or bus access within a short walking distance. This is a key factor when we choose hotels.

Porterage varies by pilgrimage — check your trip brochure for inclusions and exclusions. You can charge devices at the hotel with the correct adapter for the country you are visiting. Buses typically do not have outlets, so bring a portable battery pack.

Group airfare locks in a single rate per ticket months in advance, protecting against price spikes but missing lower early-bird deals. Airlines may charge the highest available fare to every person in the group. Group fares also include benefits like flexible payments, name changes, and refundable tickets — which come at a premium compared to strict non-refundable individual fares.

All pilgrims fly together, arriving at the same time with a guaranteed seat and price. Group bookings allow name changes up to several weeks before departure. Group flights are effectively refundable fares. Luggage is included: one checked bag, one carry-on, and one personal item.

On adult trips, yes. Select "I will book my own flights" when registering and a discount will be applied. If you arrive at a different time than the group, you are responsible for your own transportation to meet the group. For school trips, check with your school organizer. The flying-separately discount amount is listed on your trip's webpage under "Flight Information."

Airlines do not allow miles or points to pay for group fares. If you wish to use points, select "I will book my own flight" when registering. For earning miles, we cannot guarantee it but it is always worth trying — send your frequent flier number to flights@prorome.com and we will submit it to the airline.

The group flight itinerary is on the webpage for your trip. Major changes will be communicated by email. Minor changes (flight time or number changes) happen regularly in the months before departure. For any flight questions, contact flights@prorome.com.

With many airlines, it is up to the traveler to select or change their seat via the airline's website or by phone. Groups are rarely seated apart. Contact flights@prorome.com for more information specific to your trip.

Now. Processing times are unpredictable and can take 4+ months. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date. You need a passport book (not a card) for international air travel. Apply or renew at travel.state.gov. Cost: $165 new application, $130 renewal.

Routine processing: 6-9 weeks. Expedited: 3-5 weeks (additional $60). If you are within 14 days of travel, you can call 1-877-487-2778 to attempt an emergency appointment at a passport agency — but this is not guaranteed. Check your status at passportstatus.state.gov.

As soon as possible. Upload your passport here as soon as you register. We are required to send passport information to hotels and airlines as early as 4 months before the trip. If you do not have your passport yet, email your full legal name and date of birth to office@prorome.com.

You cannot travel internationally without a valid passport. You are fully responsible for your passport arriving on time. Our normal cancellation policy applies. Most travel insurance policies do NOT cover cancellation due to passport issues. If you are within one month of travel, contact your local congressman's office for help expediting. If you need flight itinerary as proof of travel, reach out to office@prorome.com.

Visit travel.state.gov for guidance on reporting and replacing a lost or stolen passport. For all other passport questions, the National Passport Information Center can be reached at 1-877-487-2778.

No, we cannot assist with the passport application process. Third-party expediting services do exist — Fast Passport Center is one example. Always verify a service is legitimate before using it.

We issue every traveler a complimentary travel insurance quote from Allianz within one week of registration. Travel insurance is strongly recommended — it covers trip cancellation, medical emergencies abroad, evacuation, lost baggage, and travel delays. Your regular health insurance may not cover medical care abroad. For more information, visit our Travel Insurance page.