taly september 28 - october 10, 2018 pilgrimage

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2 Spiritual Highlights of Italy with Bishop Edward Clark & Fr. Truc 13 Days Air & Land Package Starting at $3,500 based on Double Occupancy Sept 28- DEPART Los Angeles for the eternal city of Rome Sept 29- ARRIVAL IN ROME ( B,D) Rome Fiumicino Airport Arrival. Benvenuto Roma! Meet your assistant at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

3 Sept 30- ROME: HALF DAY TOUR( B,D) Your spiritual journey begins with major highlights, we will tour St Callixtus catacombs or Scavi at St. Peter s Basilica (pending availability). We will also visit the major Basilicas of Catholic Rome: ST. PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS, the burial place of St. Paul the Apostle and one of Rome s four major Papal Basilicas, along with ST. JOHN LATERAN BASILICA, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century. Next, visit the papal sanctuary of the SCALA SANTA (Holy Stairs), transported from Jerusalem to Rome around 326 AD by St. Helena, Emperor Constantine s mother. These 28 marble steps are traditionally ascended in a kneeling position with a prayer recital dedicated to Jesus Christ. Finally visit the impressive ST. MARY MAJOR BASILICA. Option 2: Rome thru the eyes and heart of Bishop Clark walking tour. This is a full day tour visiting Church of Santa Araceli, Basilica of San Marco, Piazza Campo dei Fiori, Fontana di Trevi, Basilica Dodeci Apostoli, Church of San Luigi dei Francesi and many more unique sites. Oct 1 HALF DAY ANCIENT ROME (B,D) Morning visit to the Coliseum and Roman Forum. Or Option 2: Bishop Clark s walking tour Part 2 visiting Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, Vila Borghesi Park, Church of Trinita del Monte, Spanish Steps, Castel San Angelo and many more. Oct 2 ROME: HALF DAY TOUR VATICAN MUSEUMS (B, D) Papal Audience, The Vatican Museums Enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican s Museums and Sistine Chapel. Built by connecting portions of the old Papal residence with newer structures, The museum houses a world renowned collection of art and antiquities. Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel between 1508 and 1512, and later painted The Last

4 Judgment between 1535 and 1541 for Popes Clement VII and Paul III. The primary function of the chapel is the Papal Conclave, providing the place where the College of Cardinals of the church gathers to select a new Pope. Option 2: Bishop Clark s Walking tour Part 3 Visiting Church of San Clemente, Church of San Giovanni and Paolo, Church of Santa Anastasia, Walk to Tiber Island to Trastevere, Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere and many more. Dinner and overnight in Rome. Oct 3 ROMA Castel Gandolfo Visit the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, the traditional summer residence of the pope. On this tour from Rome you'll travel out of the city for the ride to the museum, also known as the Apostolic Palace, where you will tour the interior to see rooms like the Music Room. Explore the Barberini Gardens listening to narration while you enjoy views of the Alban Hills. Return to your Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

5 Oct 4 AMALFI COAST AMALFI ( 1 NIGHT) (B,D) Depart from Rome towards south, board your coach to enjoy an amazing guided tour of the Amalfi Coast. The stops are in a splendid panoramic position on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline. Its enchanting town center of delightful pastel-hued houses surrounding the parish churches, its laneways are lined with quaint, colorful shops and its numerous beaches are world famous. Positano and Amalfi, these picturesque village from which the coast derives its name was the first Italian maritime republic to play a major role in Mediterranean trading, with an extensive network in Egypt and Byzantium to the east. Dinner and overnight in Amalfi Area. Oct 5 AMALFI SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO (B,D) After breakfast, take your time to stroll around on your own before departing to San Giovanni Rotondo. Free time at arrival. Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni in Rotondo.

6 Oct 6- SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO (B,D) Full day guided visit with local guide San Giovanni in Rotondo and San Michele Arcangelo. Attend morning Mass at SANTA MARIA DELLE GRAZIE (Old Church), then visit the FRIARY of Padre Pio, including his tomb, cell, confessional, and the PADRE PIO PILGRIMAGE CHURCH (New Church). Afterwards, take a short drive to the nearby SHRINE OF MONTE SANT ANGELO, one of Christendom s most celebrated shrines and where St. Michael the Archangel appeared in 490, 492, and Dinner and overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo. Oct 7 - SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO - ASSISI (B,D) After breakfast depart for Assisi. We tour the town of St. Francis and The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Portiuncola Chapel, which houses the site of the Franciscan order. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.

7 Oct 8- ASSISI FLORENCE (B,D) After breakfast transfer to Florence. Visit Florence, a vast and beautiful monument to the Renaissance. You ll have a walk through the town and see the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, the Giotto s Campanile, the Baptistery with the Gates of paradise and more. The afternoon is at leisure: you could either decide to spend some time at the open-air market that sprawls around Piazza San Lorenzo and up towards the Mercato Centrale that offers leather goods, clothing and jewelry at low prices, as well as gourmet food or visit the Accademia or Uffizi Museum. Oct 9 FLORENCE ROME (B,D) Breakfast in Hotel in Florence. Free time to stroll around in Florence before we depart for Rome. Farewell dinner and overnight in Rome.

8 Oct 10 ROME -RETURN (B) Transfer to FCO for our flight back to Los Angeles. ARRIVEDERCI ITALIA! This is a working itinerary and is subject to change based on availability.

STYLE YOUR TRIP PASSENGER BOOKING FORM Please reserve places on the Spiritual Highlights of Italy with Bishop Clark and Fr. Truc, September 28-October 10, 2018, starting at $3500.

9 STYLE YOUR TRIP PASSENGER BOOKING FORM Please reserve places on the Spiritual Highlights of Italy with Bishop Clark and Fr. Truc, September 28-October 10, 2018, starting at $ air plus land package. Yes, I want travel insurance (include $250 payment with your deposit) No, I decline travel insurance Name/s: (Photo copy of your passport is required & must be valid six (6) months after your return date). Signature: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone #s: Rooming With: Departing from (City): If other than LAX, do you want us to book your flight from your city of departure?: YES NO A deposit of $350 (by check) plus $250 insurance (optional) payable to is required per person at the time of booking. Any booking after June 30,2018 is subject to availability plus late fee penalty will apply. (Continued on next page)

10 SUBMIT THE BOOKING FORM AND PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR PASSPORT WITH YOUR DEPOSIT Rates shown reflect payment made by check. Please make check payable to Style Your Trip LLC. You may make your final payment with your credit card but a 4% additional processing fee will apply. Fuel sub-charges are subject to change up to 25 days prior to departure date. NON USA citizens must obtain visa before their departure. PAYMENT PLAN FOR SPIRITUAL HIGHLIGHTS OF ITALY Deposit of $350 due March 15,2018 Second payment of $ due May 15,2018 Final payment of $ due July 15,2018. Please make check payable to: Style Your Trip LLC Mail payment to: 2327 N. Valencia St., Santa Ana, CA Full payment of airfare is due upon confirmation. Credit card transactions will incur an additional 4% merchant fee.

11 TERMS & CONDITIONS All prices quoted in the booklet are based on airfares and land rates on group rates of 40 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/ person plus $250 insurance (optional). Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith. If you cancel, the following cancellation charges per person will apply: 120 days or more prior to departure $250pp; days before departure $500 pp; days prior to departure date $1,000pp; days prior to departure date $1,500pp; 30-1 day prior to departure date or no show no refund NO REFUND for any tickets issued. P S Y T G I (714)

12 SPIRITUAL Highlights of Italy With Bishop Edward Clark & Fr. Truc Sep. 28-Oct. 10, Days Air & Land Package Starting at $3,500 based on Double Occupancy

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