T20 - 11 day Pilgrimage SHRINES OF ITALY
Monday, September 21 – Thursday, October 1, 2009 • New York / New York - $3,249
Estimated airlines taxes $95 • $185 Insurance (Optional) • Departure from other cities available, please call for quote
Chaplain/Spiritual Director: Fr. John Agapito • Tour Host: John Tagnesi
I T I N E R A R Y
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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
— Round-trip Air from JFK
— Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
— Accommodation in First Class Hotels with daily breakfast and dinner.
— Comprehensive sightseeing program in air conditioned motorcoach
— Services of tour escorts and guides throughout the journey
— Entrance fees & local taxes
NOT INCLUDED: Airport Taxes, Insurance, lunches, gratuities and items of personal nature. Single Room Supplement $650
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DEPOSIT AND BOOKING
A deposit of $350.00 plus $185 Insurance (optional – for tour price up to $3,500. Tour total price over $3,501 - $5,000 = $271) payable to Adriatic Pilgrimages is required per person at the time of booking, but not later than May 1, 2009. Balance is due on or before June 29, 2009. Any bookings after June 30, 2009 will be subject to availability and full payment is required plus late fee booking will apply.
Rates shown reflects discount for payment made by check.
You may make your final payment with your credit card but 4% additional processing fee will apply.
Please note: The airlines are now adding fuel surcharges to their taxes.
Additional fuel surcharges are subject to change up to 25 days prior to departure date.
Non USA citizens must obtain visa before their departure.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All prices quoted in this flyer are based on airfares, land rates and exchange rates in effect November 2008 and on group rates of 32 passengers or more. All prices are subject to change without notice prior to departure due to major currency fluctuations, fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances.
Please complete the booking form with full names as they appear on passports, and mail it to us with your deposit of $350.00 plus $271 (optional) Insurance. Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith. Balance is due 90 days before departure date. If you cancel, the following cancellation charges will apply:
* 120 days prior to departure $25 pp;
* 119-91 days before departure $250 pp;
* 90-61 days prior to departure date $1,000 pp;
* 60-31 days prior to departure date $1,500 pp;
* 30-1 day prior to departure date or no show – No Refund
* Pilgrims are responsible for ensuring that their passports are in order and for securing any Visas Necessary.
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Monday, September 21, 2009
DEPART JFK
Our Spiritual Journey begins as we depart New York, JFK, on our Delta Airlines flight to Rome.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
ROME
The seven hills of the Eternal City spread below on our descent to Rome. We meet our guide and driver. Since the hotel is not ready until 1PM, we drive through Rome and visit the Catacombs of St Callistus and celebrate Mass. After lunch, we check into our hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to rest and refresh. After dinner tonight, we take a “Night Tour of Rome” and see the magnificent fountains including Trevi.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
ROME
After breakfast, we drive to St Peter’s to attend the general Audience with Pope Benedict (subject to his health and travels). After lunch, we visit the Basilica of St Mary Major and the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. Tonight dinner at our hotel.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
ROME/SUBIACO/MONTECASSINO
This morning we depart for Southern Italy. We visit the mountain retreat at Subiaco, where St Benedict spent 3 years in a cave. There we celebrate Mass. Then we travel to Montecassino, founded by St Benedict. Destroyed during WW II, it was rebuilt as a replica of its 17th century predecessor. We continue to Avellino and visit Our Lady of Moutevergine, elevation 4191’ above sea level. The cable car ride is breath taking. Overnight in our hotel.
Friday, September 25, 2009
AVELLINO/POMPEII/HERCULANEUM/AVELLINO
Today we take an excursion to Pompeii and Herculaneum. The people of Pompeii were quite unprepared for the eruption of Vesuvius - getting on with their busy lives, in total ignorance of what was to come. It is certain that when the eruption of Vesuvius started on the morning of 24 August, AD 79, it caught the local population utterly unprepared. We then drive to Herculaneum. This was a smaller town than Pompeii, but with a wealthier population at the time of its destruction. After lunch and Mass, we return to our hotel for dinner.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
AVELLINO/SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO/MONTE SANT'ANGELO/LANCIANO
Today we depart Avellino and drive to San Giovanni Rotondo, home of one of our newest saints, Padro Pio. There we celebrate Mass in the church Of Santa Marie Delle Grazie and visit the tomb of Padre Pio and other sacred places associated with St Padro Pio. After lunch, we visit the Grotto of Michael the Archangel, one of the most celebrated shrines in Italy. We then drive to Lanciano, famous for the Eucharistic Miracle. Dinner tonight at our Lanciano hotel.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
LANCIANO/LORETO
After breakfast, we visit the famous Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle. The holy miracle resides near the Piazza Plebiscito. The miracle took place during the 8th century when a monk doubted the Real Presence of our Lord in the Eucharist, found himself holding a host that had changed into flesh and the wine had changed into blood. After Mass and lunch, we depart for Loreto to visit the Holy House of Loreto, the first shrine of international renown dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. It is the shrine dedicated by Pope Benedict XV, as the universal patroness of aviation and is considered to be a shrine for all pilots. A large Basilica has been built around this same shrine and the sacred site attracts over 4 million visitors each year. Overnight in our nearby hotel.
Monday, September 28, 2009
LORETO/RAVENNA/PADUA/VENICE-MESTRE
Today we depart for Padua, home of St Anthony. Enroute we stop at Ravenna and visit the early churches and the medley of old streets, fine shops and peaceful piazza. After lunch, we continue to Padua where we will celebrate Mass. The Basilica of Saint Antonio contains Donatello's Altar and the remains of the saint. Pilgrims flock here every year to visit the grave.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
MESTRE/VENICE/MESTRE
After Mass, we transfer to Venice Island and begin our half day guided city tour of Venice. We visit the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and the Doges’ Palace (outside view). The remaining of the day is free for self exploring, shopping, gondola rides, eating, etc.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
VENICE-MESTRE
Today is a free day for self exploring, resting, and shopping (Private boat in/out to reach Venice Island included). Tonight is our “gala dinner” in a local restaurant on Venice Island.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
DEPART VENICE/JFK
After breakfast, we drive to the airport for our return flight back to the USA.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice
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