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The Sordevolo Passion Play
with Bishop Philip Egan
Booking Code: IMP
Thursday 5th August - Tuesday 10th August 2027
A Pilgrimage to Northern Italy
Join Bishop Philip for a special pilgrimage to northern Italy, culminating in the extraordinary Passione di Sordevolo, a remarkable Passion Play performed only once every five years by the people of this small Piedmontese village.
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Stay 5 nights at the beautiful lakeside Hotel San Rocco and discover the peaceful beauty of Lake Orta, the sacred chapels of the Sacro Monte and the ancient Christian island of San Giulio.
In Pollone, visit the family home of St Pier Giorgio Frassati and discover more about the life and faith of this much-loved young saint, before continuing to the magnificent Sanctuary of Oropa, home to the venerated Black Madonna.​ A unique journey bringing together faith, history and some of the most beautiful landscapes of northern Italy.
Prices 6 nights:
£1,555 (per person sharing) | Optional upgrade Lake View Room + £125 pp
£310 (single supplement)
Deposit when booking to secure place: £600 per person
Key Features
SORDEVOLO PASSION PLAY
Experience the famous Passione di Sordevolo, a remarkable tradition handed down through generations and performed by the people of the village.​
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LAKE ORTA & ISOLA SAN GIULIO
Stay on the shores of one of northern Italy's most beautiful lakes, with time to enjoy the island of San Giulio.
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SACRO MONTE DI ORTA
An extraordinary sacred landscape forms part of the UNESCO-listed Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy.
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​SANCTUARY OF OROPA Visit to the shrine famous for the Black Madonna of Oropa and its dramatic alpine setting.​​
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HOME OF ST PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI
Visits the family home of St Pier Giorgio Frassati and discover more about the life and faith of this young saint.​
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DAILY MASS
This pilgrimage includes daily Mass in beautiful locations.
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