T42 - 16-DAYS PILGRIMAGE TO SPAIN, LOURDES, SWITZERLAND AND ITALY
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
Wednesday, September 3 – Thursday, September 18, 2008 • LOS ANGELES/LOS ANGELES - $3,950.00
Airport taxes $310 (Subj. to changes up to August. 8, 2007) • Insurance (optional) $271
Airfare from other cities available. Please call for quote
Chaplain/Spiritual Director: Fr. Lucio Juarez
I T I N E R A R Y
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
— Scheduled transatlantic flights from Los Angeles
— Transfers and sightseeing in air conditioned motor coach
— Services of a professional tour director/guides
— Accommodation in first and superior tourist class hotels with private facilities
— Breakfast and dinner daily
— All entrance fees, local taxes and baggage handling
— Daily Holy Mass (private when accompanied by a priest)
NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, items of personal nature, and Insurance. |
DEPOSIT AND BOOKING
A deposit of $350.00 plus $271 Insurance (optional) payable to Adriatic Pilgrimages is required at the time of booking. Balance is due on 90 days prior to departure. Any Bookings made after May 15, 2008 is subject to availability and additional surcharges for late date booking.
Rates shown reflect discount for payment made by check. You may make your final payment with your credit card with 4% additional service fee |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All prices quoted in this flyer are based on airfares, land rates and exchange rates in effect January 2007 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 per person plus insurance $271 (optional). Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith. Balance is due 90 days before departure date.
Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith.
Balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
If you cancel, the following cancellation charges per person will apply:
* 120 days or more before departure $25 pp;
* 119-91 days before departure $250 pp;
* 90-61 days prior to departure date $500pp;
* 60-46 days prior to departure date $750pp;
* 45-31 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. |
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
DEPART LOS ANGELES
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart Los Angeles on our Continental Airlines flights to Barcelona, Spain via Newark.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
BARCELONA/MONTSERRAT
Arrive Barcelona at 9:15 where we will be welcomed by our tour escort and motor coach driver. We will enjoy a city sightseeing of Barcelona with a walk in the elegant Las Ramblas Blvd., the medieval center of the city around the Cathedral, then to Segrada Familia and the Mercat St. Josep, a very famous food market. Continue to Montserrat.
Friday, September 5, 2008
MONTSERRAT/LOURDES
This morning we visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat to see the Monastery and the Statue of Our Lady and the cave where tradition says the statue was found. In the afternoon, we continue to Lourdes. After dinner, join pilgrims from around the world in the nightly rosary and candlelight procession.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
LOURDES
150th anniversary of the apparitions
Today we visit the places associated with St. Bernadette, the visionary child of Lourdes. We start at the Grotto of the apparitions and continue on a walking tour visiting the Basilica of Pius X, Boly Mill, and the Soubirous family home, the Basilica of the Rosary and the miraculous springs and healing baths. After dinner join pilgrims in the nightly rosary and candlelight procession.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
LOURDES/TGV
Transfer to the Lourde3s train station and board the TGV to Paris. Arrive Paris and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, focusing on the Cathedral of Notre Dame, St. Vincent de Paul Chapel, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel and a drive through the Champs Elysees, Arc De Triomphe and a stop at the Eiffel Tower for pictures.
Monday, September 8, 2008
PARIS/LUCERNE
Today we say goodbye to Paris and drive towards Switzerland. We arrive at the beautiful city of Lucerne where we will have a walking tour of the most interesting sites including Chapel Bridge and Water Tower (city’s most famous landmark), then St. Leodegar Church, patron saint of Lucerne.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
LUCERNE/PADUA
We take our motor coach and enjoy the scenes of Switzerland until we reach Italy. Arrive Padua, the home of St. Anthony, patron saint of things lost. Visit the richly decorated tomb inside the Basilica that contains the remains of the beloved miracle-worker.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
PADUA/VENICE/PISA/FLORENCE
This morning we begin with a guided half-day city tour in Venice to visit the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sights, St. Mark’s Square and the Doges’ Palace (from outside). Some time at leisure to explore Venice on our own and perhaps take an optional gondola ride. Return to our and drive towards Pisa to visit the center and the Leaning Tower before we continue to our hotel near Florence.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
FLORENCE
We will spend the day in Florence, the splendid capital of Tuscany. Our guided tour includes visits to the magnificent Santa Maria Del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise”, and sculpture studded Signoria Square. We will have time to browse through the shops in Piazza Santa Croce before returning back to our hotel.
Friday, September 12, 2008
FLORNECE/ASSISI
We drive to Assisi to explore the hilltop birthplace of St. Francis. In the crypt of St. Francis Basilica lies the tomb of one of the most beloved saints of all time, St. Francis of Assisi. See the Basilica of St. Clare, the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Porziuncola (located on the lower part of Assisi).
Saturday, September 13, 2008
ASSISI/LANCIANO/SAN GIOVANNTI ROTONDO
Today we motor south along the Adriatic Sea to Lanciano. The holy miracle of Lanciano resides in the Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle near the Plebiscito (the main square of Lanciano where the Cathedral is located). Later in the afternoon we drive to San Giovanni Rotondo.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO/MONTE SANT’ ANGELO/POMPEII
This morning we see the places associated with Saint Pio. Visit the shrine of Our Lady of Grace that houses the tomb of Saint Pio. See his room and confessional and the Crucifix from which Saint Pio received the stigmata. Later, visit the Grotto of Michael the Archangel in Monte Sant’Angelo. Six different Popes have knelt in prayer here seeking the protection of St. Michael. Continue to Pompeii.
Monday, September 15, 2008
POMPEII/MONTE CASSINO/ROME
This morning we visit the historical center of Pompeii with the beautiful Cathedral. Then we tour the ancient ruins including the temples of Apollo, Jupiter and the forum, the commercial district and a Pompeii Bakery. Continue to Monte Cassino, a beautiful town founded by St. Benedict in 529. Then continue to Rome.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
ROME/VATICAN/BASILICAS
This morning we visit the heart, home, and spiritual capital for over one billion Catholics around the world. St. Peter’s Basilica offers the devout pilgrim an experience never to be forgotten. Visit the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel to admire the works of Michelangelo. Continue to the other Basilicas of Rome: St. Mary Major, and St. John Lateran.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
PAPAL AUDIENCE/ROME
Transfer to the Vatican City to join pilgrims from around the world for an audience with his holiness Pope Benedict XVI (subject to the Holy Father health and schedule). Following the audience, we visit the crypt of Pope John Paul II. The rest of the day at leisure for shopping and enjoy Rome on our own.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
ROME/LOS ANGELES
Transfer to Rome Airport to take our Continental Airlines flights to Los Angeles via Newark.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice |
