Anne DeSantis & Fr. Matthew Phelan, O.deM. Pilgrimage to Italy!

Rome, Italy

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Nov 3 - 13, 2025
Group size: 1 - 45
Anne DeSantis & Fr. Matthew Phelan, O.deM. Pilgrimage to Italy!
Rome, Italy

Trinity Tour Travels
  • Email address verified
151 reviews

Nov 3 - 13, 2025
Group size: 1 - 45

About this trip

Join Father Matthew Phelan, O.deM and Dr. Anne DeSantis, Executive Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, as they explore the Shrines and Eucharistic Miracles Of Italy! Italy is undoubtedly one of the top pilgrimage destinations in the world, especially for Catholics seeking to deepen their faith journey. That's why we're excited to offer an extraordinary opportunity to explore some of Europe's most magnificent churches and basilicas.

During this pilgrimage, you will visit some of Italy's most awe-inspiring sites of Eucharistic Miracles, such as Lanciano, Orvieto and Assisi. Countless faithful throughout history have witnessed these miraculous events, some of which date back to the 8th century. These events continue to inspire Christians from all walks of life, even today. We believe that experiencing these miracles firsthand will undoubtedly edify each pilgrim's faith journey in an unforgettable way.

Don't miss this chance to embark on a life-changing pilgrimage to Italy! 


What’s included

  • Roundtrip Airfare
  • 4-Star hotels
    Based on country's standard and double occupancy
  • Catholic Tour Guide
  • Admission fees
    All pilgrimage sites visited
  • Most meals
    All breakfasts & most dinners
  • Daily Masses
    Basilicas, churches, chapels and other consecrated sites
  • Catholic Priest
  • Ground transportation
  • Headsets
  • Gratuities
    Gratuities for tour guides, bus drivers and porters

What’s not included

  • Travel Insurance
    Highly recommended for all pilgrimages.
  • Lunches
  • Shuttle bus to airport
    When requested or necessary to access international airport for particular destinations (unless otherwise stated in the Pilgrimage Package Price).
  • Single supplement
    Private room (additional charge from $895 to $1,000 depending on the pilgrimage destination)

Available Packages

Trip Price
Deposit: $300
Available until August 1, 2025

Covers all airfare and ground accommodations.

$5,500
Deposit: $300
Land-Only Option
Deposit: $300
Available until August 1, 2025

*LAND ONLY OPTION: 

 

Covers all ground accommodations

When purchasing your flights, we will need a copy of your reservations to make any necessary arrangements in advance. 


Please email a copy of the reservations or ask any questions to Kayla Banning at [email protected]

$4,500
Deposit: $300

Available Add-Ons

Single supplement private room
$1,000
Sold Out

(Private room: additional charge of $1,000.)

Single supplement applies to any traveler requiring single occupancy.



Itinerary

Day 1
Departure

Depart the USA from your local airport. Enjoy a full meal and inflight entertainment (movies, music, etc.) on your overnight flight to Rome, Italy.

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Our mission is to provide spiritually transformative experiences for our pilgrims through guided tours to sacred destinations throughout the world. We strive to create memories of a lifetime by connecting each individual with rich Catholic history and the culture of these destinations. We are committed to offering high-quality, safe pilgrimages that inspire and deepen our pilgrims' faith journey.

Reviews

I had the opportunity to meet some truly wonderful people and experience breathtaking sites on this pilgrimage—an experience I will always treasure. However, there were a few logistical challenges along the way that I hope can be improved for future trips. Communication prior to the trip included some typos and lacked clarity about our meeting point, which made the initial arrival a bit confusing. The first couple of tours also got off to a rocky start, with some standing in the intense July sun as logistics around microphones and group assignments were sorted out. Given the heat, I would suggest organizing these details in advance and moving to shaded areas when delays arise. It would also be helpful if group lists were finalized and shared ahead of time—perhaps even on the bus before each tour begins. One of the main reasons I chose this pilgrimage was for spiritual renewal and to reconnect with God, and I’m grateful that it did bring me closer to Him. That said, I was surprised that there was no dedicated time set aside for adoration, confession, or prayer in the beautiful churches we visited. These moments are so important during a pilgrimage and could be meaningfully integrated into the itinerary. I found myself stepping away from parts of the tours to make space for this spiritual time, which I think should be more intentionally built in. Lastly, we never received an updated physical itinerary. With so much happening each day, it was difficult to keep track of all the amazing places we visited. A printed version—or even a digital daily recap—would have been incredibly helpful and would still be appreciated even now. Honestly, receiving that might even bump my overall rating to 4 stars! All in all, the pilgrimage was meaningful and beautiful in many ways, and with a few adjustments, it could be even more enriching for future travelers.
By Jennifer D for Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Pilgrimage to Italy! on Jul 30, 2025
This was a great experience. The sites we visited were informative and amazing. The guides were knowledgeable and able to answer questions. Would recommend to anyone who wants to enrich their spiritual life.
By Cathy D for Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Pilgrimage to Italy! on Jul 29, 2025
The pilgrimage was jammed pack with all the holy sites and with good tour guides. I thoroughly enjoyed all the churches and places that we visited. Fr. Wichert is such a wonderful spiritual guide who not only attended to our spiritual needs - we have mass everyday and confession on demand - but also attend to our physical and emotional wellbeing. He added so much to our pilgrimage experience! He is always cheerful, witty and kept us all joyful by reciting prayers or singing hymns while on long bus rides. I am very happy that I was blessed enough to join this pilgrimage! 1
By Scholastica W for Cultivating Catholics & Fr Nick Wichert Pilgrimage to Southern Italy! on Jul 29, 2025
Our pilgrimage to Italy with Jimmy Akin and Trinity Travel was truly something special. It wasn’t just a trip—it was an experience full of faith, fun, and unforgettable moments. Trinity Travel organized everything with such care and professionalism. From seamless logistics to thoughtfully chosen hotels and meals, they made it easy for us to focus on what mattered: prayer, connection, and discovery. Their on-the-ground team was attentive, kind, and always one step ahead, making us feel truly cared for every day. Getting to travel with Jimmy Akin was a real treat. His talks brought a sense of wonder to each place we visited—mixing Catholic teaching, Church history, and just the right touch of mystery. It felt like we were living out episodes of Mysterious World as we explored places like Assisi, Orvieto, and Rome. But what made it truly meaningful was the group itself. We laughed, prayed, learned, and shared so much along the way. By the end, we felt like one big pilgrim family. If you’re thinking about going on a pilgrimage, I can’t recommend Trinity Travel enough. I came home refreshed in my faith—and already dreaming about the next one!
By Heidi G for Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Pilgrimage to Italy! on Jul 28, 2025
The pilgrimage was really good, for a pilgrimage. The hotels were fairly decent, although they did decline in quality as we left Rome, but that was to be expected. There were a lot of full days with some time to mull about after visiting pilgrimage sites in various locations and daily dinners were a nice change of pace. The only complaint was the lack of direct flights from / to major cities to / from Rome, rather than layovers at second tier airports. This would have not only prevented my duty free confiscation (see below) but also saved approximatey 8 - 9 HOURS of wasted time flying and waiting on weather / airlines / bad airports. By not having direct flights, it essentially wasted the pilgrims' time and didn't have the bonding effect that I think was well intentioned albeit misguided; mostly due to the poor choice of Philly (never ever use Philly for international flights as it's apparently the only US airport where international travelers have to go through security again after landing to get to their domestic flight), there were not only major delays on the return flight, but they ended up confiscating duty free items that didn't fit in their scanner because no one (tour guides, airline, FCO/PHIL, baggage handlers) told us to either give the duty free items to the airline to prevent confiscation by TSA nor were there any indications before dropping off our checked luggage (after picking it up at international carousels) that we would have to go through security again, either on the in-flight info or prior to drop off. This is apparently the only airport in the US that requires international travelers go back through the same security lines that domestic travelers coming from outside of the airport use. The item I had left in my carry on since FCO, that I was looking forward to, you cannot get it in the states was worth approx. $60. TSA didn't allow my alcohol purchase through as it didn't fit in their sizer and the antiquated machine it was run through alarmed on it (despite already surviving the trip from Rome and being in a sealed duty-free bag). Buyer beware, insist on direct flights and don't waste time with layovers. I was worried when I saw they used domestic airlines for overseas travel; I prefer foreign airlines when traveling to Europe as they generally provide better experiences; however, in this case American Airlines did a good job, relatively speaking.
By Andrew P for Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Pilgrimage to Italy! on Jul 27, 2025
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