Pilgrimage to Italy
with
Father Rob Maro
&
Father Vincent De Rosa
October 18–30, 2026

What is included

Round-trip airfare from Washington Dulles (IAD). For departures from other airports, please contact us.
All airport taxes and fuel surcharges.
11 nights in 4-star hotels + 1 overnight flight.
Private deluxe motorcoach for all transfers and tours.
Included domestic flight from Turin to Bari.
Breakfast and dinner daily (half board), with one drink included at dinner.
Sightseeing and admission fees as per itinerary.
Daily Holy Mass and spiritual program.
English-speaking professional guide.
Tour leaders: Fr. Rob Maro & Fr. Larry Swink.
Whisper headsets for guided tours.
81 Tours travel backpack and travel documents.
And much more!

EXCLUSIONS

Personal expenses (pocket money)
Meals not specifically noted; beverages
Single supplement (limited availability)
Travel insurance: we recommend www.insuremytrip.com

Package price

$5,995.00
(Based on double occupancy)

$1,320.00
(extra for single supplement)

PLANNED

itinerary

Day 1: Sunday, October 18, 2026 – Departure from the U.S.

Make your way to the airport for your flight to Turin, Italy. Relax on board and enjoy meals and beverages as you begin your pilgrimage journey through the holy sites of Italy.

Day 2: Monday, October 19, 2026 – Arrival in Turin: Basilica of Mary Help of Christians

Upon arrival in Turin, transfer to the hotel. Visit the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians (Maria Ausiliatrice), founded by Saint John Bosco, where the tombs of Saint John Bosco and Saint Dominic Savio are located. Celebrate Holy Mass and spend time in prayer and reflection. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight stay in Turin.

Day 3: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – Turin: Shroud of Turin & Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati

Begin the day with a visit to the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, home of the Shroud of Turin, believed by many to be the burial cloth of Christ. Continue to sites connected with the life of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, whose inspiring witness of faith continues to draw pilgrims from around the world. Celebrate Holy Mass at a location significant to his life. Dinner and overnight in Turin.

Day 4: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – Turin: Historic City Tour & Holy Sites

Continue your pilgrimage with a guided tour of Turin's historic center, visiting its beautiful churches, piazzas, and important religious landmarks. Spend time exploring this city closely associated with Saint John Bosco and the Salesian tradition. Time for prayer and reflection. Celebrate Holy Mass. Dinner and overnight in Turin.

Day 5: Thursday, October 22, 2026 – Flight to Bari • Transfer to San Giovanni Rotondo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your Ryanair flight to Bari. Upon arrival, meet your motor coach and travel to San Giovanni Rotondo, home of Saint Padre Pio. After checking into the hotel, enjoy free time before dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.

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Day 6: Friday, October 23, 2026 – San Giovanni Rotondo: Shrine of Saint Padre Pio

Begin the day with Holy Mass at the Sanctuary of Saint Padre Pio, where pilgrims can visit his tomb, the old church, and the new basilica dedicated to him. Learn about his extraordinary life of prayer, suffering, and miracles. Enjoy time for personal prayer and reflection before dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.

Day 7: Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Monte Sant'Angelo • San Giovanni Rotondo

Today, travel to the Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel in Monte Sant'Angelo, one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in Christianity and a place visited by countless saints, including Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Padre Pio. If possible, Holy Mass will be celebrated in the grotto. Return to San Giovanni Rotondo for free time or additional visits. Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo.

Day 8: Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Lanciano • Loreto • Transfer to Assisi

After breakfast, depart by motor coach from San Giovanni Rotondo. Travel to Lanciano, site of the famous Eucharistic Miracle, where the consecrated Host visibly turned into real flesh and blood. Celebrate Holy Mass here. Continue to Loreto to visit the Holy House of Nazareth, one of the most revered Marian shrines in the world. In the evening, arrive in Assisi, check in at the hotel, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 9: Monday, October 26, 2026 – Assisi: Basilica of Saint Francis, Basilica of Saint Clare & Saint Carlo Acutis

Begin the day with Holy Mass at the Basilica of Saint Francis, where the saint is buried. Afterwards, visit the Basilica of Saint Clare, which houses the original San Damiano Cross that spoke to Saint Francis. Continue to the Sanctuary of the Spoliation (Santa Maria Maggiore) to visit the tomb of Saint Carlo Acutis. Time for prayer and reflection. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.

Father rob maro

Fr. Rob Maro is a native of Long Island and the oldest of four children.

After completing his Master’s in Theology and Christian Ministry at

Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, he became the Director of

Religious Education at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in

Chevy Chase, MD in 2002, where he oversaw the religious formation of

youth and adults for eight years. This would be the path that God used to

help him discern a vocation to the priesthood. Fr. Rob entered the seminary

in 2010 at Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He was ordained a

priest for this Archdiocese on June 20, 2015. His first assignment was at

Annunciation Parish in DC and then as pastor to St. Francis Xavier Parish in

Leonardtown, MD and to St. Joseph’s Parish in Beltsville, MD. Fr. Rob is

currently in residence at St. Patrick’s in DC, while serving as the

Coordinator for the Pastoral Care of Priests in the Archdiocese of

Washington. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and

watching baseball/hockey games.

Day 10: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Assisi: San Damiano & the Hermitage of the Carceri

Begin the day with Holy Mass at San Damiano, where Saint Francis heard Christ's call to "rebuild My Church." Afterwards, continue to the Hermitage of the Carceri, located in the hills above Assisi, a place of silence, prayer, and solitude. Free time for personal reflection. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.

Day 11: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – Transfer to Rome: St. Mary Major & St. Paul Outside the Walls

After breakfast, depart by motor coach for Rome. Upon arrival, celebrate Holy Mass at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, one of the four Major Basilicas of Rome, with time for prayer and reflection. In the afternoon, visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, built over the tomb of Saint Paul the Apostle. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Day 12: Thursday, October 29, 2026 – Rome: Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums & Saint John Lateran

Begin the day with Holy Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica. Afterwards, enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Continue with a visit to Saint John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome, and the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta). If time permits, visit the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, which houses relics of the Passion of Christ. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Day 13: Friday, October 30, 2026 – Return to the U.S. (IAD)

After breakfast, transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight to the United States, carrying home the memories and graces of your pilgrimage.

Father Vincent De Rosa

Father Vincent De Rosa is a Catholic priest, police and hospital chaplain in the nation’s capial. He was born and raised in New York before coming to Washington for university studies. He holds degrees from the George Washington Univeristy, the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. He has served in several DC area parishes and now rejoices to work with Law Enforcement and the sick. During seminary studies in Rome, Fr. De Rosa developed a love for the practice of pilgrimage, journeying to shrines across Europe and the Holy Land. His favorite saint and priestly model is Philip Neri, who was a great preacher, evangelist and confessor.