| GRAND CATHOLIC ITALY OBERAMMERGAU VERSION (TVO2010)
A 14-Day tour starting from $3,489
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Vacation Overview See the incredible sights in Italy, Austria, and Oberammergau in Germany. In Rome, enjoy visits with a Local Guide to the Holy Stairs, St. John Lateran Basilica, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. Mary Major Basilica, the Catacombs, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. On to Montecassino to visit the first of the Benedictine monasteries founded by St. Benedict. Then, arrive in San Giovanni Rotondo, home to the beloved St. Padre Pio. Visit his Friary, the Old Church, and the New Church. An included excursion visits the Shrine of Monte Sant'Angelo, where St. Michael the Archangel appeared in the 5th and 17th centuries. Via Lanciano's Church and the Holy House of Loreto, travel to Assisi, where guided visits to the Basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare are included. Via Siena with its Sanctuary of St. Catherine and the Basilica of St. Dominic, arrive in Florence for two overnights and guided sightseeing that includes a visit to Michelangelo's David. On the way to Venice, stop in Padua to visit St. Anthony's Basilica. Enter Venice by private boat and enjoy a guided visit to St. Mark's Square and Basilica. Later, savor dinner at a local restaurant. Via spectacular Brenner Pass and Innsbruck in Austria, arrive in Oberammergau for the highlight of your vacation: the original Passion Play. Your vacation ends in Munich with an orientation and farewell dinner. Note:Headsets are included throughout the tour in Italy
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Hotels Hotel information will be available in June 2009 Meals Buffet breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); 9 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Rome and a farewell dinner in Munich
Day 1:
(Mon.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Arrival in Rome, Italy. (Tue.) Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D) Day 3: Rome. (Wed.) Attend the weekly general audience of the Pope (subject to availability). This afternoon, visit ST. PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS and the CATACOMBS. During the persecutions, the catacombs were used as places of refuge for the celebration of the Eucharist. Next, visit ST. JOHN LATERAN BASILICA and the HOLY STAIRS, which were brought from Jerusalem to Rome around 326 AD by St. Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, and consist of 28 white marble steps. As a favorite of pilgrims everywhere, these steps may only be ascended on the knees. Then, visit the impressive ST. MARY MAJOR BASILICA. (B) Day 4: Rome. (Thu.) This morning, enjoy a guided visit of the VATICAN MUSEUMS and the SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber River and visit the COLOSSEUM, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World®, and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman legions marched in triumph. (B) Day 5: Rome–Montecassino–San Giovanni Rotondo. (Fri.) Visit the ABBEY OF MONTECASSINO, the first of the Benedictine monasteries founded by St. Benedict around 529 AD. Then, journey to Italy’s eastern coast and San Giovanni Rotondo, home to the beloved St. Padre Pio. (B,D) Day 6: San Giovanni Rotondo. Excursion to Monte Sant’Angelo. (Sat.) Visit the FRIARY OF PADRE PIO, including his tomb, cell, confessional, and the OLD CHURCH where he received the stigmata. Also visit the NEW CHURCH. Afterwards, visit the nearby SHRINE OF MONTE SANT’ANGELO, one of Christendom’s most celebrated shrines and where St. Michael the Archangel appeared in 490 AD, 492 AD, and 1656. (B,D) Day 7: San Giovanni Rotondo–Lanciano–Loreto–Assisi. (Sun.) Visit Lanciano and the CHURCH that is home to an 8th-century Eucharistic Miracle. Afterwards, visit the HOLY HOUSE OF LORETO, where, according to tradition, angels transported the home of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Arrive at the hilltop village of Assisi, home of St. Francis and St. Clare. (B,D) Day 8: Assisi–Siena–Florence. (Mon.) Celebrate Mass this morning followed by a guided walking tour of Assisi. Visit the BASILICAS OF ST. FRANCIS and ST. CLARE. See the crucifix that spoke to St. Francis. Also visit the ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS BASILICA and the PORTIUNCULA. On the way to Florence, stop in Siena and visit the SANCTUARY OF ST. CATHERINE and the BASILICA OF ST. DOMINIC. (B,D) Day 9: Florence. (Tue.) Your walking tour with a Local Guide features a visit to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS to see Michelangelo’s David, the CATHEDRAL, and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Balance of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 10: Florence–Padua–Venice. (Wed.) Depart for Padua and visit the BASILICA OF ST. ANTHONY to see the tomb and reliquaries of this miracle-working saint and patron of lost and stolen articles. Journey on to Venice, one of the world’s most romantic cities. Enter by PRIVATE BOAT and meet your Local Guide. Visit ST. MARK’S SQUARE and its BASILICA, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) Day 11: Venice–Innsbruck, Austria. (Thu.) Leave Italy via spectacular Brenner Pass to Austria. In Innsbruck, stroll through quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Admire the impressive churches in the Old Town or browse through the many shops. (B,D) Day 12: Innsbruck–Oberammergau. (Fri.) Through the Bavarian Alps to Oberammergau for the PASSION PLAY, held every 10 years. (B,L,D) Day 13: Oberammergau–Munich. (Sat.) Morning at leisure, then continue to Munich, where an orientation drive features the Olympic Stadium, the 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, and Nymphenburg Castle. Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner. (B,D) Day 14: (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
City Highlights Headsets throughout the tour in ItalyRome: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; Papal audience (subject to availability); guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul Outside the Walls, the Catacombs, St. John Lateran Basilica, the Holy Stairs, St. Mary Major Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum, and the Roman ForumMontecassino: Visit the Benedictine AbbeySan Giovanni Rotondo: Visit Padre Pio’s Friary, the Old Church, and the New ChurchMonte Sant’Angelo: Visit the shrineLanciano: Visit the Eucharistic Miracle ChurchLoreto: Visit the Holy House of LoretoAssisi: Celebrate Mass; guided walking tour, visit the Basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare, also visit St. Mary of the Angels Basilica and the PortiunculaSiena: Visit the Sanctuary of St. Catherine and the Basilica of St. DominicFlorence: Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and the cathedralPadua: Visit St. Anthony’s BasilicaVenice: Private boat ride, guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica; dinner at a local restaurantInnsbruck: Take pictures of the Golden RoofOberammergau: Passion PlayMunich: Orientation drive; farewell dinner Price Details US Single room supplement: $550Triple room reduction per person: $69Extra nights per person in Rome:in single room $267, in twin room $195, in triple room $160Extra nights per person in Munich:in single room $205, in twin room $138, in triple room $128 CURRENT SPECIALS: Save $200 per couple on the air-inclusive price of 2009 Europe Vacations
Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus
Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75
*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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