Young Adult Pilgrimage 2027
July 2-11, 2027
Cost: $4,695 (Includes air, ground transportation in Italy, hotels, almost all food, admission to all sites).
For more information or to register: https://www.ciaoromatravel.com/stjoseph
Ciao Everyone!
I'm excited to adventure together on this pilgrimage! I wanted to share the details we discussed with you. Our pilgrimage is not until July 2027, but it helps to be prepared with information. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have. Feel free to share these details with anyone you think who might be interested in joining.
We have a specific page dedicated to the St. Joseph Hillsborough Pilgrimage on our website. Please visit: ciaoromatravel.com/stjoseph. This page provides basic details about the itinerary, what's included, and a button to register. This would be a great page to share with other interested parents and students.
MEETING PRESENTATION
View the recording of the Info Session that details which cities and sights we will visit as well as what we discussed at the meeting regarding travel and safety. If you have any questions that arise from seeing this, please do not hesitate to reach out. The videos from the presentation will not play as this is just a PDF of the meeting.
PAYMENTS
Once you register, you will receive an invoice from BILL.com within a few days. You can pay directly from this invoice. It is a simple process that allows you to pay by credit card, ACH Payment Transfer, recurring payment or check. Paying by credit card incurs a 3% fee. However, ACH Payment Transfers are only $.59 cents per payment and sending a check is free. Well, the postage is as much as the ACH, so that would be the best way to avoid fees. Please let me know if you have any questions.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
I've attached a payment schedule to this email. You can always pay the full amount ahead of time. If you need to discuss the payment schedule, please reach out privately.
DEADLINE
The deadline to register is December 15, 2026. After that date, we can still take registrations, but the price may be higher due to airfare and other rising costs.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Ciao Roma Travel, LLC recommends travel insurance for your travel investment. It is not required but, it can provide peace of mind for your investment. You must purchase this insurance independently. If you have a pre-existing condition, you are required to purchase travel insurance within 14 days of your initial deposit to Ciao Roma Travel. We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance or other reputable insurance companies online. Be sure to research their list of covered reasons to ensure your peace of mind. If you do not have a pre-existing condition, you can purchase insurance anytime before we depart.
PASSPORTS
Please ensure your passport is VALID. The government requires that your passport be valid 6 months from the date you return. We will return on July 11 2027. That means that the passport must be valid until January 11, 2027.
If you do not have a passport. I highly recommend getting this out of the way now rather than waiting until later. Simply look up Post Office Passport Application sites and schedule an appointment. Download and fill out the paperwork ahead of time and present it to them at your appointment with the necessary documents. Passport photos can normally be taken at the appointment by the Post Office. Current Passport Processing times according to US Department of State is 4-6 weeks for routine and 2-3 weeks for expedited (which costs $60 extra).
God Bless!
PJ Anderson
Ciao Roma Travel
219-616-2029
ciaoromatravel.com
Itinerary and Other Info
Join us for an unforgettable 10-day pilgrimage through Italy, discovering both iconic and hidden treasures of this beautiful country. Experience the sacred sites of Rome, walk in the footsteps of St. Francis & St. Clare in Assisi, marvel at Michelangelo’s David in Florence and finally, visit the charming hilltop town of Orvieto, home to the Eucharistic Miracle of Orvieto. And don’t worry, we will enjoy some of the best Italian food and most importantly, daily gelato!
Note: This trip is being booked by our travel partner, Ciao Roma Travel.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Roundtrip Airfare from Newark to Rome
Private Roundtrip Coach bus to Rome-AssisiOrvieto-Florence
4 Nights Rome accommodations near St. Peter’s
2 Nights Accommodations in Assisi city center
2 Nights Accommodations in Florence City Center
Rome Public Transportation Ticket for entire week
Daily Mass
Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV
Day trip to Orvieto
All Meals, breakfast, lunch & dinner (1-2 lunches on your own)
All Site fees (Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, St. Peter’s Dome, Scavi Tour or Catacombs, Michelangelo’s David)
All waiter and driver tips
Pilgrimage guide from arrival to departure
Musician Leadership with PJ Anderson
