June 21 - July 1, 2026
Italy
Wine and Food Pilgrimage with Fr. Daniele Criscione
This unforgettable pilgrimage invites travelers to experience Northern Italy through faith, culture, and cuisine, with five nights in Milan and four nights in Stresa on Lake Maggiore. Hosted and crafted by Fr. Daniele Criscione, PIME, the journey blends spiritual depth with unique local experiences. Walk in the footsteps of St. Ambrose, St. Augustine, and St. Charles Borromeo, celebrate Mass in remarkable settings, and enjoy a historic cheese-cave tasting, wine tastings, and an immersive Italian cooking class, with visits to Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, and Lake Orta.
Trip Code: 87758 | Group Code: 7563
Tour Inclusions
• Nine nights’ accommodations at four-star hotels
• Five nights in Milan
• Four nights in Stresa
• Meals and Culinary Experiences
• Daily continental breakfast
• Seven lunches
• Three dinners
• Four wine tastings - Two at wineries (with lunches)
• One with cooking class
• One with cheese experience (with lunch)
• Italian tour manager
• Private luxury motorcoach
• Sightseeing and entrances fees
• Daily Mass at beautiful cathedrals, basilicas, monasteries and churches
• Religious experiences and special activities each day
• Gratuities payable to local tour manager, guides, and motorcoach drivers
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for one piece of luggage
• Personal audio devices
• Authentic PIME pilgrimage of faith, fellowship and fun with:
• Fr. Daniele Criscione, PIME
• Michelle Regner PIME US Mission Center Administrator
YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Roundtrip airfare (tour is land only)
• Meals and beverages with meals unless specified
• Travel insurance
ITINERARY
Day 1: Sunday, June 21 - Depart for Italy
Depart on overnight flight to Milan, beginning a spiritual and cultural journey through the heart of Northern Italy.
Day 2: Monday, June 22 - Welcome to Milan
Arrive at Milan’s Malpensa Airport and transfer to your centrally located four-star hotel. Enjoy time to rest and refresh before gathering this evening for a festive Welcome Dinner and introduction to your fellow pilgrims. Overnight in Milan.
Day 3: Tuesday, June 23 - The Spiritual Heart of Milan
Begin with Mass in the crypt of the magnificent Duomo di Milano, where the relics of St. Charles Borromeo are enshrined. Continue with a guided visit of the cathedral, its rooftop terraces, and sacred crypt. Enjoy lunch in a local trattoria before visiting Santa Maria delle Grazie to view Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, the Biblioteca Ambrosiana to see Leonardo’s Codex Atlanticus, and the Crypt of San Sepolcro, where St. Ambrose once prayed. Evening free. Overnight in Milan.
Day 4: Wednesday, June 24 - St. Ambrose & Franciacorta
This morning, celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, final resting place of Milan’s patron, St. Ambrose. Then journey to Franciacorta, renowned for its sparkling wines. Tour the Tenuta Ambrosini estate and enjoy a gourmet lunch and wine tasting overlooking the vineyards. Overnight in Milan.
Day 5: Thursday, June 25 - Pavia & St. Augustine
Travel to Pavia for Mass at San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro, where St. Augustine rests beside St. Boethius. Visit the magnificent Certosa di Pavia, one of Italy’s most beautiful monasteries, then enjoy lunch and a tasting at Travaglino Estate before returning to Milan. Overnight in Milan.
Day 6: Friday, June 26 - Lake Como Region
Venture north to Lake Como, visiting Varenna and ferrying to Bellagio for Mass at San Giacomo Basilica. Lunch at a lakeside restaurant precedes a visit to Villa Carlotta’s gardens and museum. Overnight in Milan.
Day 7: Saturday, June 27 - Milan - PIME - Stresa
Celebrate Mass at the PIME Martyrs Chapel, visit the Museo Popoli e Culture, and meet with PIME missionaries. Participate in a hands-on “Cook & Dine” class before transferring to Stresa on Lake Maggiore. Overnight in Stresa.
Day 8: Sunday, June 28 - The Borromean Islands
After morning Mass at the Hermitage of San Remigio, cruise to the Borromean Islands—Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori—with lunch on the fishermen’s island. Overnight in Stresa.
Day 9: Monday, June 29 - Lake Maggiore & Santa Caterina del Sasso
Sail to the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso for Mass, then continue to Arona to see the colossal statue of St. Charles Borromeo. Enjoy a cheese and wine experience at Guffanti Fiori and dinner overlooking the lake. Overnight in Stresa.
Day 10: Tuesday, June 30 - Lake Orta & Final Evening
Travel to Lake Orta for Mass at the Basilica of San Giulio and visit the Mater Ecclesiae Abbey. Enjoy leisure time in Orta San Giulio before a joyful Farewell Dinner back in Stresa. Overnight in Stresa.
Day 11: Wednesday, July 1 - Return to USA
Depart for Milan Malpensa Airport and your return flight to the USA, hearts full from a pilgrimage through faith, art, and the beauty of Northern Italy.
Itinerary subject to change
PRICES STARTING AT
$6,499* - Price per person, double occupancy
*This price reflects a $500 early booking offer for those registering before December 30, 2025 and a $200 per person Check Discount for those paying the remaining balance by check after the initial deposit.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $1,000
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Deposit: $1,250 additional due on or before 01/15/2026
Final Payment: Balance due on or before 2/15/2026
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