Exclusive Spiritual Journey to Tuscany and Northern Italy

Join Fr. Zachary Navit on an unforgettable pilgrimage-style journey through the heart of Italy. This experience is offered exclusively to those who have previously traveled with him. Enjoy a serene and enriching holiday that blends faith, culture, sacred history, and the warm spirit of Italian hospitality, highlighted by a peaceful stay in a beautiful Tuscan villa.

Accompanied by renowned tour escort, Fulvio Bracchiali, your journey begins in Venice, city of canals and timeless beauty, followed by three nights in Padua at the Savhotel Mantegna (4 star), where you will visit the Basilica of St. Anthony and enjoy excursions to Venice and Verona. Experience the romance of Verona, discover Valpolicella wine country, and immerse yourself in the life of the saints and scholars who shaped Italy's Catholic heritage.

Continue to Tuscany for the heart of the journey. Enjoy four luxurious nights at the Relais Borgo San Luigi (4 star), a charming Italian countryside villa hotel nestled among rolling vineyards and olive groves. From this peaceful retreat, explore medieval towns including Siena, Monteriggioni, Greve in Chianti, Fonterutoli, Montalcino, and Pienza, each offering its own blend of spiritual and cultural richness. Delight in tastings of world-renowned Chianti wines, artisanal cheeses, traditional balsamic, and other local specialties. Enjoy a cooking class and a pizza making evening right at the villa, bringing the joyful spirit of Italian hospitality to life.

The pilgrimage concludes in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, with an overnight stay at Hotel 500 Firenze (4 star), located just outside the city. Discover sacred sites, artistic treasures, and the peaceful rhythm of prayer and fellowship before your journey home.

This pilgrimage is a time to reconnect with past travel friends, deepen your spiritual life, and savor the beauty and blessings found in one of the most beloved regions in the world.

Highlights

• Hosted by Fr. Zachary Navit

• Exclusive opportunity for returning pilgrims

• Three nights at Savhotel Mantegna (4 star) in Padua

• Four nights at Relais Borgo San Luigi (4 star) in Tuscany

• One night at Hotel 500 Firenze (4 star) near Florence

• Daily Mass in historic churches (as confirmed)

• Guided visits in Venice, Verona, Padua, Siena, and Florence

• Vineyard and cellar tastings in Valpolicella and Chianti

• Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic experiences

• Hands on cooking class and pizza dinner at the Tuscan villa

• Expert tour escort, Fulvio Bracchiali, and local guides throughout

Faith, Fellowship, and the Beauty of Italy

Space is limited for this exclusive pilgrimage holiday, a true Italian retreat!

Join Fr. Navit for prayer, friendship, authentic Italian hospitality, and unforgettable memories in the land of saints, artists, and breathtaking landscapes.

Depart from your home airport for Italy.
Dinner and breakfast served on overnight flight. Group flights available as optional Add-on. Transportation to airport for group flights also available as optional Add-on.

Overnight: In-flight
Meals Included: Dinner & breakfast on flight

Arrive in Venice, meet tour escort, transfer to Padua, visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, walking tour (time permitting). Check-in and Welcome Dinner.

Overnight: Padua – Savhotel Mantegna
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner

Breakfast, guided tour of Venice including St. Mark’s Basilica. Free time to explore. Return to Padua and dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Padua – Savhotel Mantegna
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit Verona. Wine estate tour with tasting and lunch in Valpolicella region. Explore historic Verona. Return to Padua for dinner.

Overnight: Padua – Savhotel Mantegna
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Parmigiano Reggiano experience in Parma, balsamic tasting and lunch in Modena. Continue to Tuscany and check into villa. Dinner at villa.

Overnight: Tuscany – Relais Borgo San Luigi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit Greve in Chianti, lunch in wine cellar, tour and tasting at Castello di Fonterutoli. Return to villa for dinner.

Overnight: Tuscany – Relais Borgo San Luigi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Guided tour of Siena including the Cathedral. Free time in medieval center. Dinner & hands-on cooking class at villa.

Overnight: Tuscany – Relais Borgo San Luigi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit Abbey of Sant’Antimo. Pecorino farm visit and lunch near Pienza. Pizza-making dinner at villa with wine.

Overnight: Tuscany – Relais Borgo San Luigi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Guided Florence tour including Santa Croce, Duomo area, and markets. Check in and Farewell Dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Florence area – Hotel 500 Firenze
Meals Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Return Home
Breakfast, hotel checkout, transfer to airport for flight home.

Group flights available as optional Add-on. Transportation from airport for group flights also available as optional Add-on.

Overnight: None – Return to USA
Meals Included: Breakfast

CUSTOMER TERMS & CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & PILGRIMAGE EXPECTATIONS

This is an active itinerary requiring approximately 15,000 steps per day, often on uneven surfaces and including stairs. Participants should prepare in advance through a regular walking program.

As a pilgrimage, we commit ourselves to traveling together in patience, cooperation, and trust. Different foods, cultures, schedules, and unexpected events are part of the pilgrimage experience. We believe that the unexpected can be God’s way of offering us something—or someone—we otherwise would not have encountered.

WETRAVEL ACCOUNT & REGISTRATION MANAGEMENT

All registrations and payments are managed through WeTravel. Upon registering, each participant creates a personal WeTravel account, which allows you to view your balance, submit payments, and access your booking details.

Regardless of who enters the information, each registrant is solely responsible for the accuracy of all information entered into their WeTravel account, including name spelling (as it appears on your passport), contact details, and payment selections. Name corrections or changes requested after registration may incur additional fees or may not be permitted by suppliers.

Cloverdale Travel does not control WeTravel’s platform, account functionality, or processing fees. All online payments and refunds (when applicable) are subject to WeTravel’s terms and conditions.

PRICING & PAYMENT METHODS

Quoted prices are based on payment by check or cash, for which no processing fees apply.

All online payments are processed through WeTravel and are subject to non-refundable processing fees, which are charged directly by WeTravel and are not collected or retained by Cloverdale Travel.

Current online payment fees (subject to change by WeTravel):

• All online transactions (including ACH/bank transfer): 1% + $0.30 per transaction

• Credit/Debit Card Payments:

  • Visa / Mastercard: +2.9% (in addition to 1% + $0.30)

  • American Express: +3.9% (in addition to 1% + $0.30)

There are no online processing or service fees for registrations or payments mailed directly to Cloverdale Travel and paid by check.

Please note that check payments are typically processed once weekly on Saturdays.

Online registrations or payments may not be cancelled or refunded for the purpose of re-registering or re-paying by check (or another method) to avoid fees.
Any such request will be treated as a cancellation, and all applicable cancellation penalties will apply. Processing fees are non-refundable under all circumstances.

By registering, you authorize all charges in accordance with the payment plan and these Terms & Conditions.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

All cancellations must be submitted in writing.

• 90 days or more prior to departure:
  Refundable minus $500 per person handling fee

• 90–60 days prior to departure:
  Refundable amounts exclude:

  • Initial deposit ($1,000)

  • $500 single supplement, if applicable

  • $500 group air cost, if applicable

• Within 60 days of departure:
  All payments are non-refundable

Unused portions of the trip are non-refundable.

Cloverdale Travel cannot refund credit card, bank, or processing fees, nor premiums paid for travel insurance/protection plans.

TRAVEL PROTECTION / INSURANCE

Travel protection is optional but strongly encouraged. Plans are available through Travelex or your own provider. A Travelex link will be included in your confirmation email.

If you decline travel protection, you assume full financial responsibility for losses that might otherwise be covered by insurance.

PASSPORTS & TRAVEL AUTHORIZATIONS

A copy of your passport (photo page) is required for hotel and airline reservations. Please upload it or email it to info@cloverdaletravel.org.

Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the return date.

ETIAS (Europe):

Beginning in 2026, most travelers entering Europe must obtain ETIAS travel authorization. ETIAS is not included and is the sole responsibility of the traveler. Authorization is obtained online and is typically valid for three (3) years or until passport expiration.

Israel ETA:
Beginning in 2025, travelers to Israel must complete the Israel ETA Application prior to arrival. This is also the traveler’s responsibility.

FLIGHTS

Group Air (Economy Class) is offered as an optional add-on.

Once issued, airline tickets are non-refundable and governed entirely by the airline’s terms.

• Seating is assigned by the airline as a group block

• Seating requests, upgrades, and frequent flyer numbers must be handled directly with the airline

• One checked bag and one carry-on are typically included, subject to airline policy

Cloverdale Travel is not responsible for airline schedule changes, seating assignments, aircraft substitutions, baggage policies, delays, or cancellations.

Participants with specific flight or seating needs are encouraged to make their own air arrangements and book the pilgrimage land-only.

Switching from Land + Air to Land-Only after booking incurs a $100 fee.

LAND-ONLY PACKAGES

Land-only services begin at the first hotel and end at the last hotel.

Participants arriving independently are responsible for making their own arrangements to meet the group. Airport transfers and activities outside the published land-only services are not included.

Typically not included in Land-Only packages:

• International airfare

• ETIAS or other visas/travel authorizations

• Travel protection/insurance

• Medical insurance

• Meals not specifically listed

• Beverages beyond those specified

• Donations at churches or shrines

• Personal expenses

• Gratuities (mandatory group gratuities may be billed separately and are non-refundable once invoiced)

ROOMING

Participants requesting roommates will be introduced to one another to make their own arrangements.

If a roommate is not secured by final payment, the single supplement will apply.

Single rooms are limited and typically capped at 20% of total room inventory.

PRICING CONDITIONS

Pricing is based on a minimum of 20 participants and an exchange rate of €1.15 = $1.00 USD. Prices may be adjusted due to:

• Fewer participants

• Exchange rate changes

• Fuel surcharges or tax increases

LIABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY

By registering and accepting these Terms & Conditions, you acknowledge that travel involves inherent risks. You agree that Cloverdale Group LLC, Cloverdale Travel, staff, contractors, vendors, Reverend Zachary Navit, and group leaders are not responsible for events beyond their control.

You voluntarily assume all risks and agree to hold harmless and indemnify the above parties from any claims arising from your participation.

Participants requiring special assistance must be accompanied by a paying companion who will provide that assistance.

Errors and omissions may occur in itineraries, pricing, or communications. Cloverdale Travel reserves the right to correct such errors, including billing adjustments, at any time.

KEY CLAUSES

• Cloverdale Travel acts solely as a tour operator and travel arranger. All transportation, accommodations, and other services are provided by independent suppliers. Cloverdale Travel LLC does not own, operate, or control these suppliers and is not responsible for their acts or omissions.
  

• Cloverdale Travel shall not be liable for any injury, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity resulting from acts or omissions of any company or person providing services included in the tour.

• Participant understands that international travel involves risks including illness, injury, transportation delays, and unforeseen circumstances. By participating in the pilgrimage, the traveler voluntarily assumes these risks.

• Cloverdale Travel shall not be liable for failure to perform its obligations when such failure is due to events beyond its control including acts of God, government actions, labor disputes, pandemics, natural disasters, or transportation disruptions.
  

• Cloverdale Travel shall not be liable for failure to perform its obligations when such failure is due to events beyond its control including acts of God, government actions, labor disputes, pandemics, natural disasters, or transportation disruptions.
  

• Travelers are responsible for ensuring they are physically able to participate in the pilgrimage and must carry adequate health insurance. Cloverdale Travel assumes no responsibility for medical care or expenses incurred during the trip.

ACCEPTANCE

By clicking “YES”, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to these Customer Terms & Conditions and the Terms of Service posted on the Cloverdale Travel website (www.cloverdalegroup.org).