JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY, CROATIA, MEDJUGORJE, AUSTRIA, POLAND & CZECH REPUBLIC

Itinerary

May 12 DAY 1 Depart Toronto for Rome.

May 13 DAY 2 After arriving in Rome, visit two major basilicas – St. Mary Major and St Paul Outside the Walls where we will have mass. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

May 14 DAY 3 Morning, transfer to the Vatican, hopefully, the group will have a chance to audience with Pope Francis. We should have a chance for a photo stop at the Colosseum (picture taking from outside only, no entrance) if timing permits. We will have a lunch break at the Trevi Fountian area, where we toss the three coins, then photo stop at Spanish Steps. After lunch, we will visit St. Peter‘s Basilica and continue to the Vatican Museum & Sistin Chapel
(availability to be confirmed). Dinner and overnight in Rome.

May 15 DAY 4 After breakfast, visit the other major basilicas – St John in Lateran Basilica, the oldest of the four major basilicas of Rome, home to the relics of Peter and Paul. Crossing the street we come to the Holy Staircase which is believed to be brought to Rome by St. Helen in the 4th Century (photo stop only). Then, transfer to the airport for our flight to Split, Croatia. Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.

May 16 Day 5 After breakfast and mass we climb on the top of “Krizevac” which means “Mount of the Cross.” It is the highest mountain in the area. In 1933, the parish of St. James erected a large concrete cross to commemorate the 1900th Anniversary of Jesus ‘passion and death on the cross. During construction of the 16 ton cross, the parishioners carried up all of the materials, cement, sand, water, tools, etc., in memory of Christ’s way of the cross. The cross was completed on March 15, 1934. A relic of the True Cross of Jesus was received from Rome from Pope Pius XI and built into this cross. Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.

May 17 Day 6 After breakfast, we celebrate Holy Mass and then take walk to the Hill of Apparitions where the visionaries first saw Our Blessed Virgin Mary. Pray before the statue that symbolizes the place of the First Apparition. A steep path leads to the top of the mountain, along which bronze reliefs were placed representing the joyful and the sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary. We also visit and pray at “Blue Cross”, a place of healing and graces at the foot of Apparition Hill. Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje.

May 18 Day 7 After breakfast, we travel to Zagreb. Today we do a city tour. Highlights include visiting the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dolac Market, the Stone Gate and St. Mark’s Church. Dinner/overnight in Zagreb.

May 19 Day 8 After breakfast departure for Vienna in Austria arriving there just after noon. Met by our rep and transferred to our hotel in downtown Vienna. This afternoon we shall have a tour of Vienna including the Ringstraße and its magnificent historical buildings, St Stephen’s Church as well as the Votiv Church. You will go to the Danube Tower. From the terrace about 150 meters in height, you get a marvellous view of the city of Vienna. Having enjoyed this outstanding panorama, you will end the evening in one of the traditional wine taverns of Grinzing with typical music, wine and the unique Viennese atmosphere. Dinner is included in the cost of the package. Return to our hotel for overnight.

May 20 Day 9 After breakfast, you will visit the Cathedral in Brno. Celebrate mass, and then visit the Holy Hill pilgrimage site with the Basilica of Our Lady near Olomouc. Dinner and overnight in Brno.

May 21 Day 10 This morning we depart for Krakow in Poland arriving there early afternoon. This evening we will have a city tour of this historic city visiting Wavel Castle, Market Square, the Masterpiece Altar and the Cloth Hall. Dinner/overnight at our hotel.

May 22 Day 11 After breakfast drive to Lagiewniki for the 10 AM Mass at the Divine Mercy Basilica. Spend some time at the Basilica before proceeding to Wieliczka for a visit to the Salt Mine. The Wieliczka Salt Mine, located in the town of Wieliczka in southern Poland, lies within the Kraków metropolitan area. The mine continuously produced table salt from the 13th century until 2007 as one of the world’s oldest operating salt mines It is believed to be the world’s 14th-oldest company still in operation. The mine’s attractions for tourists include dozens of statues and an entire chapel that has been carved out of rock salt by the miners. About 1.2 million people visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine annually. The Wieliczka Mine is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

May 23 Day 12 After breakfast, we transfer to Czestochowa. Visit the Jasna Góra Monastery, one of the holiest places in Poland. It’s where you can see the famous painting of Black Madonna with two scars on Her cheek. Hundreds of people claim to be healed after praying to the Black Madonna. Mass. After lunch, transfer to Prague. Dinner and overnight in Prague.

May 24 Day 13 After breakfast, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Prague’s highlights, including Hradčany, St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle, and Mala Strana. We start our tour of the city with the Castle District, where we tour the 14th-century gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Basilica, and the Golden Way – a picturesque street lined with tiny, colourful houses. Celebrate Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Victory and see the renowned statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague. We also stop at Wenceslas Square, the city’s main square and the setting of many significant historical events. Dinner and overnight.

May 25 Day 14 After breakfast, transfer to the airport for our flight home.

TOUR COST CAD$5,390.00 INCLUDES:

– Air transportation – hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy
– All taxes and tips
– 2 meals breakfast and dinner daily
– All sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:
– Single supplement $950.
– Meals not specified, insurance, documentation
– Drinks at dinners

HOW TO BOOK:
A non refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance with premium(if desired) must be purchased at the time of booking.

BALANCE OF PAYMENT
Balance due is payable 105 days prior to departure
For late bookings /within 105 days/ full payment is due immediately.

CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise QS Travel & Tours immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
105 days before departure ………………………………………………..$300.00 per person
Between 105 and 61 days before departure …………………… 40% of the total cost
Between 60 and 46 days before departure ……..………………. 60% of the total cost
45 days or less ……………………………………………………………….. 100% of the total cost

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UNUSED SERVICES:
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FLIGHT CONNECTIONS:
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BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
One piece of luggage of 23kg per person plus a carry-on-bag /weighting not more than 5 kg/

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