PILGRIMAGE TOUR TO SOUTH KOREA AND JAPAN

Apr 16 Day 1 Depart Toronto for Seoul.

Apr 17 Day 2 We will arrive at Incheon International Airport in the evening. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.

Apr 18 Day 3 In the morning, we will visit the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace(view from outside only) to see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and explore the adjacent traditional Bukchon Hanok Village. The afternoon is dedicated to walking in the footsteps of the saints at the solemn Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine, known as “Beheading Hill”. We will also visit Myeongdong Cathedral. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.

Apr 19 Day 4 Today we will visit the War Museum, the Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, and Seosomun Shrine History Museum. Mass. We will also have free time in the afternoon in the Myeongdong district. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.

Apr 20 Day 5 After a morning transfer to Incheon Airport, we will fly to Tokyo. Mass. Check in to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Apr 21 Day 6 After breakfast, we’ll visit and celebrate mass at Tokyo Takanawa Cathedral. Mass. Then we take a trip to Mount Fuji, the iconic symbol of Tokyo and the nation of Japan which is still an active volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, we will visit Oshino Hakkai, a picturesque village with crystal-clear spring water and beautiful views of Mount Fuji. We will return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Apr 22 Day 7 After breakfast at the hotel you will start your tour in Tokyo. First you will visit the Meiji Shrine, a serene Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, located in a peaceful forested area in the heart of Tokyo. Next, we will visit Shibuya Crossing, the famous, bustling intersection known for its massive pedestrian traffic and vibrant atmosphere. Next we will visit St Mary Cathedral. Mass. Afterward, you will head to the train station to ride the Shinkansen (“bullet train”) to Akita. Dinner and overnight in Akita.

Apr 23 Day 8 After breakfast at our hotel, we visit the site of the Marian Apparition, Our Lady of Akita. The apparition occurred in 1973 at a Convent of the Handmaids of the Holy Eucharist. You will have an opportunity to tour the grounds and gardens and the Chapel where the apparitions appeared. Next, we will visit the Kakunodate Samurai District, a historic town in Akita Prefecture. Then we will visit Senshu Park. Afterward, we will return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Apr 24 Day 9 After breakfast and mass at our hotel, we will transfer to the Akita Airport for our flight to Osaka, upon arrival, we will photo stop at Osaka Castle and Osaka Cathedral. We will have free time for shopping and dinner(not included on Apr 24th) at Dotonbori Shopping Street. Overnight in Osaka.

Apr 25 Day 10 After breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to Kyoto, the former capital of Japan known for its history and culture. We will visit St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, also known as the Kawaramachi Church. This modern church incorporates elements of traditional Shinto architecture into its design. Then we will have a visit to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove—we will walk through the iconic bamboo forest, a serene and surreal experience in one of Japan’s most photographed locations. Next, we will visit Nijo-jo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its beautiful gardens and “nightingale floors,” which chirp when walked upon. Afterward, we will experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, a cultural highlight of Kyoto. Dinner and overnight at the resort near Lake Biwa.

Apr 26 Day 11 After breakfast we will visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and Gion area, then transfer via Shinkansen to Nagasaki, the site of the second atomic bomb impact, but also the historical center of early Christianity in Japan. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Nagasaki.

Apr 27 Day 12 After lunch, we will visit the Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, which tells the story of the Holy Martyrs who were killed on Nishizaka Hill for practicing their faith. Next, we will visit St. Felippo de Jesus Church, a beautiful Catholic church in Nagasaki, known for its stunning architecture and peaceful surroundings. After lunch, we will visit the Oura Church, formally the Basilica of the Twenty-Six Holy Martyrs of Japan, which is said to be the oldest Christian Church in Japan. Next, we will visit the site of the atomic bombing and the museum. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Apr 28 Day 13 After breakfast, we fly to Tokyo. Upon arrival, we will visit the Imperial Palace of Japan, the seat of the Imperial Household referred to as the “Chrysanthemum Throne.” The Imperial Household of Japan is oldest organization in the world that still exists (the second-oldest is the Catholic Church), as a Japanese Emperor has been in place since 660 BC. We will celebrate mass at St. Anselmo Catholic Church in Meguro. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Apr 29 Day 14 After breakfast, we will transfer to Ginza area. Free time for shopping and lunch. Then we transfer to the airport for the flight home.

TOUR COST CAD$6,390 INCLUDES:
– Hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy
– 2 meals daily breakfast and dinner
– All sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide
– All tips in restaurants and hotels
– Tips to driver and tour guides, city taxes.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF TOUR:
– Air transportation
– Meals not specified, drinks at dinners, insurance, documentation.
– Single Supplement 1,700.00
– Dinner on Apr 24

HOW TO BOOK:
A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 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 …………………………………..………. $500.00 per person
Between 105 and 46 days before departure …………………… 50% of the total cost
45 days or less ………………………………………………………….. 100% of the total cost

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING:
A $25 administration charge will be applied for changes you make to your booking outside the 90 days to departure period. Please note name changes are not allowed and such will be treated as cancellations.

IF QS TRAVEL & TOURS CHANGES YOUR BOOKING:
QS Travel & Tours will advise you of any change we feel significantly alters the holiday which you have purchased from us. Occasionally, changes might occur close to departure time. In such cases, you will be notified as early as possible. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the local tour operator may have to make last minute changes in hotel or schedule. In case the standard of the accommodation is changed, QS Travel & Tours will offer the choice of a full and immediate refund or comparable alternate travel services acceptable to you.

UNUSED SERVICES:
No refund or adjustment can be made for any portion of holiday not used.

GOOD VALUE AND EXPECTATIONS:
The Ministry of Consumer Relations requires that Ontarians traveling abroad be advised that they may encounter different living standards and practices than those at home.

FLIGHT CONNECTIONS:
In the event of a change in our flight times, with or without notice, we cannot accept responsibility for any special connecting fares which you might purchase and which cannot be changed without penalty.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION:
A valid Canadian passport is required for all visits outside of Canada. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure proper and valid documentation. Failure to provide valid documentation may result in denied boarding of the aircraft and cancellation of your flight arrangements without refund. If you are holding a passport other than Canadian, please contact QS Travel & Tours to determine whether or not a visa is required for entry into the country you will be visiting.

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

FLIGHT TIMES
All flight times are subject to change with or without prior notice to the passengers or his/her agent. QS Travel & Tours does not accept liability for missed connection or any expenses resulting from an off-schedule, rescheduled or late flight operations.

PRICES
Prices in this brochure are given in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices are correct at the time of going to press. In the event of any change beyond QS Travel & Tours control, including but not limited to increase in the price of fuel, currency fluctuations affecting our costs, or increases in government taxes or levies. QS Travel & Tours reserves the right to surcharge the passenger/s up to 7% of a tour cost.

LIABILITY
QS Travel & Tours Inc. is a tour operator and has made the advertised holiday arrangements with the airline/s/, hotel/s/, cruiseship/s/, other operator/s/ and other. Each of these organizations has its own specific terms and conditions for doing business and you will be bound by them. QS Travel & Tours accepts no responsibility for /A/ the acts or omissions of any party/ies/ other than QS Travel & Tours employees./B/failure by the passenger to be properly documented; /C/ failure by the passenger to comply with departure or joining or baggage requirements;/D/ aircraft delays, government actions, priests change their commitments as spiritual directors, etc, act/s/ of God or any factor beyond our direct control; /E/ cancellation or delay to any tour or holiday or change to the itinerary; /F/ expenses resulting from lost or damaged baggage. QS Travel & Tours accepts no responsibility for additional expenses due to delays or changes in air, rail, road, sea or other service, quarantine, sickness, war, weather or other causes All such expenses will have to be borne by the passengers. QS Travel & Tours reserves the right to refuse any person as a member of these tours at its sole discretion. QS Travel & Tours reserves the right to cancel any or all departure/s/ with or without prior notice and QS Travel & Tours sole responsibility shall be to refund all monies paid for such cancelled departures. The laws and courts which govern this contract are those of the Province of Ontario.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When you book you QS Travel & Tours, an agreement is made between you and QS Travel & Tours and others who will provide services. Please read carefully the information on this page for it sets out the conditions governing the provision of these holidays.

TRAVEL INSURANCE 

Please contact our agents for insurance quote.
Insurance rates subject to change any time.
Once purchased insurance premiums are not refundable.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:
Tel 905.412.2242 or 1-800-565-3619
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