The cost for this tour is £2,490 per person. The cost is based on sharing a double or twin-bedded room and includes all excursions and most expenses. A number of single rooms are available for a supplement from £295.

A non refundable deposit of £500 per person is required to secure your place. For booking received by 29 May 2026 we offer a lower deposit payment of £300. *A second deposit payment of £200 per person is due 6 weeks from booking. 50% of the booking is due 6 months prior to departure, the final balance is due at 12 weeks.

You can also book this tour without including flights and arrange your own travel to Italy. For more information please ask for details.

This tour includes:

• Return flights from Paris to Milano Malpensa airport
• Five nights at the Oropa Sanctuary
• Daily breakfast and dinner
• Private  motor coach for transfers and touring as per itinerary
• English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Ticket for the Passion Play of Sordevolo
• Behind the scenes of the Passion Play - guided tour
• Gratuities are included and will be disbursed locally

Not included

Lunches are not provided

City Tax (currently €2,50 per person per night) payable upon arrival

Optional excursions

On day 5 - discover the historic town of Biella, set at the foothills of the Italian Alps. Cost is £140pp based on 14 people booking. If less than 14 book there will be a supplement.

Entry requirements

Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the end of this
pilgrimage. If you need a new passport apply early as there can be considerable backlogs
at the passport offices.

British passport holders travelling to Italy do not require a visa.

Non British passport holders will need to contact us for further details.

Health & wellbeing

There are no mandatory inoculations required for Italy, however we advise that you consult your doctor regarding your own personal requirements. We also recommend your tetanus and polio vaccinations are up
to date.

Please carry an adequate supply of essential medication in your hand luggage in case your checked luggage is lost.

For the latest and most up to date travel advice including entry requirements please consult the Foreign & Commonwealth Development Office travel advice website.

www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Climate

The Sanctuary of Oropa sits at around 1,200 metres in the Biella Alps of Piedmont. While the days can still offer pleasant autumn sunshine, temperatures drop noticeably, especially in the mornings and evenings, and mountain weather can change quickly, Pack layers: a warm fleece or wool mid-layer, a waterproof and windproof outer jacket, and comfortable walking shoes with good grip if you plan to explore the surrounding trails. Bring at least one warmer jumper for the evenings, as temperatures can fall to single figures after dark. A scarf and light hat are worth tucking into your bag too, particularly if you're attending early morning services in the basilica, which can feel quite cool inside regardless of the weather outside.

Attending the Passion Play: While the evenings can begin warmly enough, the temperature in this hilly Piedmontese setting drops quite sharply once the sun goes down. You should dress in proper layers: start with a base layer, add a fleece or thick jumper, and bring a more substantial coat or jacket for the later acts.

Mobility

Many of our tours and excursions are designed for those who are able to travel independently, or with the support of a companion who can assist during the trip. We recommend that participants feel comfortable with physical activity and are able to manage longer travel days, which may include early starts and extended periods on the road. We encourage you to consider your personal health and comfort when planning your adventure, and we’re happy to help if you have any specific concerns or questions about the suitability of a tour for your needs.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance: this is essential. We require all travellers to have adequate cancellation and medical coverage.

The McCabe Educational Trust

The McCabe Educational Trust is an independent registered charity with the aim of helping inspiring people we meet on some of our pilgrimages. As ‘the haves’ encounter the ‘have nots’ the Trust has become a practical tool for one to help the other.

McCabe Pilgrimages invite all travellers to become partners in this work. A £20 voluntary donation to the Trust’s work is added to every pilgrim’s invoice and all money raised in this way is given in full to the projects the Trust supports. This scheme is voluntary and confidential with nobody put under any pressure to participate.

Full financial security

All money paid to McCabe is fully secure. Holidays including flights are covered by our ATOL license from the Civil Aviation Authority, and holidays without flights are protected by our membership of the ABTOT bonding scheme. If a pilgrimage is cancelled, for instance through lack of numbers or for political considerations, McCabe will promptly refund all monies paid.

AITO Quality Statement

McCabe Pilgrimages is a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators. The Association represents Britain’s leading independent tour operators and encourages high standards of quality and service. McCabe abides by the Association’s Code of Conduct and adheres to the AITO Quality Charter.

You can read McCabe reviews on the AITO website here