Reformation Tours

Kirk in the Hills Pilgrimage to Italy Tour

  • Overnight flights from Detroit to Venice

  • Explore Venice including St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace & the Gallerie dell’Accademia

  • Gondola rides, market shopping & leisure time in Venice

  • Enjoy panoramic views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo

  • Visit the Duomo, Baptistry doors & Ponte Vecchio

  • Tour the Uffizi Gallery and view Michelangelo’s David

  • Wine tastings and farm-to-table lunch at Castello Vicchiomaggio in Tuscany

  • Explore Assisi including the Basilica of St. Francesco and Roman Temple

  • Walking tour of Old Rome: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & more

  • View Michelangelo’s Moses and mosaics across Rome’s historic churches

  • Visit Vatican City: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum & St. Peter’s Cathedral

  • Experience the Holy Stairs, Roman Forum, Mamertine Prison & Colosseum

  • Optional Post-Tour: Pompeii, Sorrento & the Isle of Capri

  • Relax on the Amalfi Coast with leisure time, beaches, spas & seaside dining

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Your Money is guaranteed. Cancel up to 3 days before check-in for a full refund

Day 1: Monday, April 13, 2026 — Departure

  • Depart from Detroit on overnight flights to Venice, Italy

Day 2: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 — Arrival in Venice

  • Meet Reformation Tours’ Tour Director on arrival

  • Transfer to hotel on Venice Island

  • Afternoon at leisure

  • Welcome Dinner at the hotel

Day 3: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 — Venice

  • Walking tour of Venice, including:

    • Bronze horses and the Sacking of Constantinople displays in Doge’s Palace

    • St. Mark’s Square, Bell Tower, St. Mark’s Cathedral

  • Visit Gallerie dell’Accademia (Veneziano, Bellini, Veronese)

  • Free afternoon for shopping, glassblowing demonstrations, gondola rides, or coffee at St. Mark’s Square

Day 4: Thursday, April 16, 2026 — Florence

  • Drive to Florence

  • Stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views

  • Free time for lunch

  • Guided walking tour including:

    • Ponte Vecchio

    • Inside visit to the Duomo and Ghiberti’s Baptistry doors

  • Free time for gardens, shopping, cooking class, or independent exploration

Day 5: Friday, April 17, 2026 — Florence

  • Visit the Uffizi Gallery (Botticelli, Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, etc.)

  • Lunch break with the option to visit All’Antico Vinaio

  • Tour Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David

  • Dinner in a restaurant

Day 6: Saturday, April 18, 2026 — Florence → Assisi

  • Visit scenic villages and sample regional wines

  • Special lunch at Castello Vicchiomaggio with local produce

  • Tour of the winery with tastings (wine, olive oil, balsamic vinegar)

  • Continue to Assisi

  • Dinner at the hotel

Day 7: Sunday, April 19, 2026 — Assisi → Rome

  • Walking tour of Assisi:

    • Basilica of St. Francesco with 13th–14th century frescos

    • Roman temple in the city square

  • Afternoon transfer to Rome

  • Dinner included

Day 8: Monday, April 20, 2026 — Rome

  • Walking tour of Old Rome highlights:

    • Santa Maria del Popolo

    • Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain

    • Piazza Colonna, Pantheon

    • Chiesa del Gesù

  • Afternoon visits:

    • San Pietro in Vincoli (Michelangelo’s Moses)

    • St. Paul’s Within the Walls

    • Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore

  • Evening at leisure

Day 9: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 — Rome

  • Visit Vatican City:

    • Sistine Chapel

    • Vatican Museum

    • St. Peter’s Cathedral

  • Afternoon at leisure; optional Roman catacombs tour

Day 10: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 — Rome

  • Visit the Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs)

  • Walk through the Roman Forum

  • Visit Mamertine Prison

  • Inside tour of the Colosseum

  • Group dinner

Day 11: Thursday, April 23, 2026 — Return

  • Transfer to Rome Airport for return flights to Detroit

AMALFI POST-TOUR

Day 11: Thursday, April 23, 2026 — Pompeii → Sorrento

  • Drive from Rome to Pompeii

  • Guided tour of Pompeii

  • Check into beachfront hotel near Sorrento

  • Dinner at the hotel

Day 12: Friday, April 24, 2026 — Capri

  • Ferry to the Isle of Capri

  • Guided tour and free time

  • Return to Sorrento

Day 13: Saturday, April 25, 2026 — Free Day

  • Leisure day to enjoy the beach, pool, spa, or explore Sorrento/nearby villages

  • Group dinner at the hotel

Day 14: Sunday, April 26, 2026 — Return

  • Transfer to Naples Airport for return flights to Detroit

Book with peace of mind
Your Money is guaranteed. Cancel up to 3 days before check-in for a full refund

Our hotels are chosen for their qualityamenities and proximity to areas of interest. Whenever possible, we choose hotels in town centers, so that you are able to go off and explore in your free time. It may be necessary for us to substitute hotels for others of equal quality. You will be fully informed of any changes that affect you.

Venice, Italy
April 14-16, 2026
Hotel Saturnia and International Venezia (4-star)
Calle Larga XXII Marzo, 2398
30124 Venice

Florence, Italy
April 16-18, 2026
Mercure Firenze Centro (4-star)
Via Nazionale, 21/23 R
50123 Florence

Assisi, Italy
April 18-19, 2026
Grand Hotel Assisi (4-star)
Via Giovanni Renzi, 2,
06081 Assisi

Rome, Italy
April 19-23, 2026
Starhotel Metropole (4-star)
Via Principe Amedeo 3
00185 Rome

Post-tour hotel in Sorrento
April 23-26, 2026
Tower Hotel Sorrento (4-star)
Strada Statale 145 Sorrentina
80053 Castellammare di Stabia, Italy

Book with peace of mind
Your Money is guaranteed. Cancel up to 3 days before check-in for a full refund

Arrival and Departure Transfers

Transfers are automatically included if you on the group flight. We can make arrangements for private transfers (not included) if you arrive on a different flight. Please note that individual transfers are booked through a third-party and you will be responsible to communicate with the company in case of delays.

Flight Information

Group flights are available from Detroit.

Flights returning from Rome: $1,300 in Economy.

Flight No.

Date

From

To

Departs

Arrives

DL 136

April 12/13

Detroit

Amsterdam

10:35 PM

12:20 PM

KLM 1633

April 13

Amsterdam

Venice

2:25 PM

4:10 PM

DL 207

April 23

Rome

Detroit

9:00 AM

1:25 PM

Flights returning from Naples: $1,250 in Economy.

Flight No.

Date

From

To

Departs

Arrives

DL 136

April 12/13

Detroit

Amsterdam

10:35 PM

12:20 PM

KLM 1633

April 13

Amsterdam

Venice

2:25 PM

4:10 PM

DL 207

April 23

Rome

Detroit

9:00 AM

1:25 PM

AF 1179

April 26

Naples

Paris

12:30 PM

12:30 PM

AF 378

April 26

Paris

Detroit

4:30 PM

7:05 PM

Book with peace of mind
Your Money is guaranteed. Cancel up to 3 days before check-in for a full refund

What’s included in the land price of $5,499?

*Price based on a minimum of 35 participants.

Your Tour Includes

•   Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coaches
•   Accommodations (double-occupancy) in 4-star hotels
•   Meals as indicated in the itinerary
•   Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
•   Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
•   Admission to all activities indicated in the itinerary
•   Group arrival and departure transfers
•   All taxes and tips, except as indicated below
•   Full color tour book
•   Personalized travel app

Your Tour Does Not Include

•   Round-trip air transportation (Group air $1,300 in Economy)
•   Individual arrival and departure transfers
•   Pre-tour night in Venice ($210 double/twin, $400 single)
•   Single supplement ($1,450)
•   Amalfi post-tour ($1,200 double/twin, $1,500 single)
•   Meals and beverages not identified in itinerary
•   Items of a personal nature, such as passports and visas. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond return date.
•   Passenger trip cancellation insurance (options available)
•   Gratuities for the tour director and driver

Payment Schedule

The deposit of $350 per person is due at the time of booking and can be paid online. Online payments incur a 3% credit card fee. Checks can be mailed to “Reformation Tours”, 12316 244th St, Chisago City, MN 55013-9688.
•   Final invoices will be sent in December 2025
•   Final payment is due by January 18, 2026
•   Reservations will be accepted after January 18 subject to availability

Insurance

There are two levels of insurance offered. Click here to compare. When you fill out the registration form, you will be given quotes for both.

Standard is 4.55% of the trip cost and can be purchased up until 2 days prior to departure, although we recommend purchasing it before.

Enhanced is 7.6% of the trip cost and includes cancel for any reason benefits. It has to be purchased within 14 days of registration.

Cancellations

The following penalties apply plus any non-recoverable expenses such as hotel deposits and attraction costs that had been made by the time of cancellation. Travel insurance is highly recommended for all travelers.

From time of deposit until 100 days before departure: $100 per person.
From 99-31 days prior to departure: $350 per person plus any non-refundable deposits
30 days or less prior to departure: No refund.

Cancellation charges also apply to additional accommodation reserved prior to and after the tour. Cancellations must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on the last business day of the applicable time period. For flight changes or cancellations, revision fees and/or airline cancellation charges will apply. Roommates canceling can result in a single supplement charge for the roommate. The Participant who cancels will be responsible for that charge if a substitute roommate cannot be found.

Reformation Tours reserves the rights to alter itineraries without notice should it become necessary. While on tour, if conditions necessitate changes, or if certain features are unavailable or limited, we reserve the right to vary or substitute alternatives. All prices are calculated at the exchange rate in effect at the time of this quotation. Should currency fluctuations necessitate an adjustment in tour price; the adjusted price will be reflected in the final invoice.

Terms and Conditions

Reformation Tours reserves the rights to alter itineraries without notice should it become necessary.

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