October 14-30, 2011
With 2 nights San Giovanni Rotondo & Lanciano Extension
14/OCT/11– MANILA/DUBAI/PARIS (France). Our Grand Marian Pilgrimage will commence as we board our flight to the magical city of lights…Paris! On arrival in Paris, we will be met and taken on a half-day city tour through the famous Champs Elysee, the Arc d’ Trioumphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. We will end our tour at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal at Rue du Bac, where the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Catherine Laboure.The incorrupt body of Saint Catherine Laboure and the heart of St. Vincent de Paul can be viewed inside the chapel. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
15/OCT/11 -PARIS. Hot buffet breakfast at the hotel. Our local transport and English speaking guide will take us on a full day excursion to Lisieux, where we will visit the Basilica of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Boissonnets – home of St. Therese. Return to Paris for dinner at a Chinese Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
18/OCT/11 – SANTANDER/SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. Hot buffet breakfast at hotel. Today we drive to Oviedo for a short orientation tour of the city and lunch stop. Continue our drive to the oldest pilgrimage center in the world, SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
20/OCT/11 – FATIMA. Hot buffet breakfast. Our morning half-day sightseeing tour will include a visit to the House of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, the Cova de Anjo and the Aljustrel. We also visit the Basilica of our Lady where Francisco & Jacinta are laid to rest and the the Cova de Iria, the actual sight where our Lady appeared to the three children. The afternoon is free for leisure. An evening procession follows after sundown.
22/OCT/11 – MADRID. Hot buffet breakfast. Our day will start with a half-day sightseeing tour which includes the Puerta del Sol, Plaza España, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, Calle Alcala and Paseo Castellana. Entrance to the Royal Palace is included. The afternoon is free for leisure. Dinner will be at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
23/OCT/11 – MADRID/ZARAGOZA/BARCELONA. Hot buffet breakfast at the hotel Our long distance drive will take us to Zaragoza where we will have an orientation tour of the Basilica of Our Lady of Pillar. After lunch we continue with our drive to BARCELONA with dinner at a Chinese Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
24/OCT/11- BARCELONA/MONTSERRAT/BARCELONA. Hot buffet breakfast at the hotel. Our day will start with a guided tour to Montserrat where we will visit the Church of Our Lady of Montserrat and the Monastery. After lunch, we drive back to Barcelona where we will view the city from Montjuic Hill. We also pass the Olympic Stadium and view it from the outside, before we visit the Famous Church of the Sagrada Familia of Gaudi and the tree-lined Ramblas among other sights. Dinner with show will follow at the FLAMENCO CORDOBES. Overnight at the hotel.
25/OCT/11 – BARCELONA/MONTPELLIER (France)/MARSEILLE. Hot buffet breakfast at the hotel Drive to Montpellier for an orientation tour of the city and lunch stop. We continue with our drive to the seaside scenic city of Marseille. Dinner at a Chinese Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
26/OCT/11– MARSEILLE/NICE/FLORENCE (Italy). Hot buffet breakfast at the hotel. This morning we drive to the city of the “rich & famous,” NICE for an orientation tour and lunch stop. We continue with our motorcoach drive to the city of Michaelangelo, Florence. FLORENCE. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
27/OCT/11- FLORENCE/PISA/ASSISI. Hot buffet breakfast at the hotel Our half-day sightseeing tour of Florence will start at the Academy of Fine Arts to view Michaelangelos’ David. We visit the Piazza del Fiore and the Piazza de la Signorina. We continue to Pisa for a short photostop of the LEANING TOWER before we drive to the city of St. Francis -- Assisi. Pilgrims will have time to enjoy Assisi on foot and visit the Basilica of St. Francis. Dinner will be at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
28/OCT/11- ASSISI/ROME. American breakfast at hotel. This morning we drive to the eternal city of Rome for a half-day sightseeing tour of ancient Rome, ending with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. Prior arrangement can be made for an afternoon optional guided tour to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. The afternoon is free for leisure. Dinner will be at a Chinese Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
29/OCT/11- ROME/DUBAI/MANILA. American breakfast at the hotel Free until transfer to airport for flight back to Manila.
END OF MODULE 1 and START OF MODULE 2.
01/NOV/11– MANILA. Our pilgrimage to Europe’s Marian Shrines has ended, but our memories of our spirit-filled trip will last a lifetime.
END OF TOUR.
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Costs:
Tour Cost -------------------------------------- $ 4,140.00
Module 2 (2N San Giovanni/Rome Ext.) -------- $ 460.00
Single Supplement ---------------- M/1-$690, M/2-$73.00
Taxes (subject to change) ---------------------- $ 290.00
Tip Fund(Euro10.00x16 days)------------------ $ 160.00
Visa Fee --------------------------------------- $ 150.00
Travel Insurance (16 days) --------------------- P 2,168.00
* rates are subject to change
Proposed list of hotels:Paris -------------------- Forest Hill La Villette
Lourdes ---------------- Mercure Imperial
Santander -------------- Santemar
Santiago de Compostela - Los Abetos
Fatima ------------------ Cinquentenario
Madrid ------------------ Florida Norte
Barcelona --------------- Expo
Marseille ---------------- Holiday Inn
Florence ---------------- Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Assisi -------------------- Fontebella
Rome -------------------- Regent
San Giovanni Rotondo --- Parco delle Rose
2. Hotel accommodation in 3-4 star hotels on twin-share basis.
3. Roundtrip transfers from airport/hotel /airport.
4. Daily hot buffet breakfast and dinners as specified.
5. Deluxe motorcoach with English speaking driver.
6. Sightseeing tours and entrance fees with English speaking guides as specified in itinerary.
7. Porterage for 1 suitcase at hotels and airports /stations, when available.
8. Services of the Spiritual Director and a Filipino tour escort.
Module 2 (2N San Giovanni/Rome Ext.) -------- $ 460.00
Single Supplement ---------------- M/1-$690, M/2-$73.00
Taxes (subject to change) ---------------------- $ 290.00
Tip Fund(Euro10.00x16 days)------------------ $ 160.00
Visa Fee --------------------------------------- $ 150.00
Travel Insurance (16 days) --------------------- P 2,168.00
* rates are subject to change
Proposed list of hotels:
Lourdes ---------------- Mercure Imperial
Santander -------------- Santemar
Santiago de Compostela - Los Abetos
Fatima ------------------ Cinquentenario
Madrid ------------------ Florida Norte
Barcelona --------------- Expo
Marseille ---------------- Holiday Inn
Florence ---------------- Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Assisi -------------------- Fontebella
Rome -------------------- Regent
San Giovanni Rotondo --- Parco delle Rose
Tour inclusions:
1. Roundtrip economy airline ticket: Manila/Dubai/Paris-Rome/Dubai/Manila on Emirates Airline.2. Hotel accommodation in 3-4 star hotels on twin-share basis.
3. Roundtrip transfers from airport/hotel /airport.
4. Daily hot buffet breakfast and dinners as specified.
5. Deluxe motorcoach with English speaking driver.
6. Sightseeing tours and entrance fees with English speaking guides as specified in itinerary.
7. Porterage for 1 suitcase at hotels and airports /stations, when available.
8. Services of the Spiritual Director and a Filipino tour escort.
Not included:
Phil Travel Tax, airport and other taxes, passport and visas, tour and transportation during free periods, porterage for extra pieces of luggage in excess of allocation, drinks and beverages taken during meals, items of such personal nature as laundry, telephone, fax, room service, tips to drivers and guides, and other items not mentioned in the itinerary terms and conditions. All rates are subject to change, unless tickets and vouchers have been issued. Rates are for a minimum of 20 full paying passengers.Reservations and Cancellations:
2. Full payment has to be paid not later than one (1 1/2) month before departure.
3. Notice of cancellation must be made in writing. The following scale of cancellation fees is allowed when cancellation is made:
Three weeks before departure ------ 75 % of tour Cost
One week before departure --------- 100% of tour Cost
Responsibilities:
Delmar Travel & Tours, Inc., its employees or its sub-agents act only as agents in providing means of transportation, hotel and other services to be performed under the responsibility of various contractors. Neither will transportation or other services be responsible for any loss or damage to or in respect to any person or property, howsoever caused or arising there from. The passage contract used by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of these tours or the passenger. Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout the tour Flight details:
Oct. 14 Manila/Dubai EK 325 0020/0445Oct. 14 Dubai/Paris EK 073 0820/1330
SURFACE
Oct. 29 Rome/Dubai EK 098 1430/2300
Oct. 30 Dubai/Manila EK 332 0345/1545
Visa required: Single Entry Shengen Visa
