Splendors of Italy & Early Church Pilgrimage 2024
Join us for an unforgettable pilgrimage to a country alive with culture, art, and church history. Here is your invitation to travel to Italy on an adult journey of faith as we visit Milan, Venice, Pisa, Lucca, Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Assisi, and then spend 3 days in Rome. Together we will discover the rich history that has shaped Christianity for millenniums.
St. Michael’s has partnered with (EO) Educational Opportunities Tours, a Christian travel ministry that has been delivering Christian journeys of a lifetime for over 50 years. EO’s travel experts and on-site hospitality staff serve each guest by handling all travel details and ensuring safety and health throughout each journey.
Did you know you can extend your trip and spend time on the Amalfi Coast visiting Capri and Pompeii?
Ready to register?
View the Pilgrimage Brochure, read the fine print, and read the below information about accessibility, etc.
Click the button below to register ($600 deposit must be paid to process/hold your registration)
Mark your calendar for our six-week “Pilgrimage Study” that will take place online:
September 11 - October 16 (Wednesdays) 6:30 - 7:30 PM MT
UPDATE: March 17, 2024 - The Italy Pilgrimage is currently FULL. To be added to the wait list, please register using the link below that will direct you to the Educational Opportunity Tour website. Once registered, please notify the Rev. Matt Holcombe matt@stmikeschurch.com.
Italy Pilgrimage Travel Dates: October 22 - November 1, 2024
Price Per Person / Double Occupancy: $4,496 (Roundtrip to/from Denver)
Single Room Supplement: $848
Ground Only Pricing (no airfare from EO): $3,198
Included: Roundtrip air from Denver including current air taxes and fuel surcharges (subject to change), 9 nights lodging at 4 star hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, deluxe motor coaches, guides, entrance fees, and tips.
Not Included: Daily lunches, travel insurance, love offering for driver & guide, companion book, & commemorative pilgrimage photo book.
Amalfi Coast Trip Extension (Optional): November 1 - November 5, 2024
Price Per Person / Double Occupancy: $1,598
Single Room Supplement: $498
*** Times, dates, venues, and itinerary subject to change.
Accessibility: Traveler must be able to traverse uneven surfaces unaccompanied, climb multiple flights of stairs, and be able to walk up to 5 miles per day, at a moderate pace. Traveler will also be responsible for moving/handling luggage throughout the trip and must be able to lift/carry luggage as needed. Questions about accessibility or physical movement, contact The Rev. Matt Holcombe. 18 to 25-year-olds must be accompanied by parent.
Registration & Pilgrimage Minimums: Registration priority will be given to members of St. Michael’s and then registration will be open to family members and friends of St. Michael’s. A minimum of 20 travelers are needed and the maximum numbers of travelers will be 35 (or as dictated by airline/hotel availability).
Important Pilgrimage Dates
March 14: Pilgrimage Information Session
March 14: Registration Opens + Deposit Due
July 9: Second Deposit Due
August 8: Final Payment Due
August 22: Pre-Trip Logistics Meeting for Travelers - 5:30 PM
September 11: Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 PM Pilgrimage Study
September 22: Pre-Trip Dinner for Travelers - 5:30 PM
October 22: Depart for Italy Pilgrimage
November 1: Return Home
Pilgrimage Archives
Turkey & Greece Pilgrimage, August 30 - September 9, 2023
35 travelers had an unforgettable journey to the lands of ancient treasures and Christian history as we walk where Paul, John, and other apostles walked. We begin our journey in Turkey followed by a 3-day Mediterranean Cruise and multiple days in Greece visiting the birthplaces of the Jesus Movement.
To view the 2023 Turkey & Greece Pilgrimage Blog CLICK HERE
Holy Land Pilgrimage, October 25 - November 3, 2022
35 pilgrims traveled with with trip leader, The Rev. Matt Holcombe, and walked in the footsteps of Jesus visiting important sites in and around Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem. It was a wonderful way to experience the 5th Gospel!
To view the 2022 Holy Land Pilgrimage Photo Blog CLICK HERE.
For questions about Adult Pilgrimage at St. Michael’s contact:
The Rev. Matt Holcombe
719-598-3244 x 101
matt@stmikeschurch.com