Travel the Mediterranean with Father Paul

Barcelona, Southern France & the Italian Riviera October 7 - 18, 2016 12 days

Delta Air & Double Occupancy $4,192.00 per person Flamenco Dinner Show -Villas & Views French Riviera - Monte Carlo Casino - Tuscan Flavors

ALL excursions included in this price.

$300 Deposit /pp + Travel Insurance Selection/pp + Reservation Form needed to reserve your spot! First come first serve - Space limited

Let us handle the details.. Let us handle the details.. Let us handle the details.. Let us handle the details.. Expert Tour Director; Local cuisine; Handpicked hotels; Sightseeing with local guides; Private transportation; Personalized flight options.

Your tour includes: • 10 nights in handpicked hotels

• Breakfast daily, 4 three-course dinners with beer or wine

• Multilingual Tour Director

• Private deluxe motor coach

• Guided sightseeing and select entrance fees

Your tour highlights • Catalan architecture, both Gothic and surreal

• Spanish tapas and Italian appertivi

• The luxurious, sun-kissed beaches in Nice

• Stunning seaside views in Cinque Terre

• A stroll through Roman history in Nîmes

• The Renaissance is alive in Florence

If you choose to add the 2 day Post-Tour Rome Extension from October 18 - 20, 2016

the total cost is $389 per person. Please see additional costs for Rome Extension Optional Excursions.

If a Papal Audience is offered on October 19th we will try to work this into our day at the Vatican.

ItineraryItineraryItineraryItinerary Day 1: Travel day.Day 1: Travel day.Day 1: Travel day.Day 1: Travel day. Board your overnight flight to Barcelona today.

Day 2: Arrival in Barcelona Day 2: Arrival in Barcelona Day 2: Arrival in Barcelona Day 2: Arrival in Barcelona (3 nights) Included meal: Welcome Dinner Welcome to Spain! Meet your fellow travelers at dinner.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of BarcelonaDay 3: Sightseeing tour of BarcelonaDay 3: Sightseeing tour of BarcelonaDay 3: Sightseeing tour of Barcelona Included meal: Breakfast Discover why Barcelona is touted for its unparalleled architectural landmarks, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. • Step inside La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s famous masterwork-in-progress • Drive along Passeig de Gràcia, past Gaudí’s “house of bones” • Stop at Montjuïc, where the 1992 Olympic Games took place, and stroll Mirador de l’Alcalde Park • Pass Plaça d’Espanya and the soaring monument to Christopher Columbus Excursion: Park Güell & Pedrera - Details on next page.

Day 4: BarcelonaDay 4: BarcelonaDay 4: BarcelonaDay 4: Barcelona Included meal: Breakfast Spend a full free day in Barcelona or add excursions. Excursions: Montserrat & Flamenco Dinner Show - Details on next page.

Day 5: Carcassonne Day 5: Carcassonne Day 5: Carcassonne Day 5: Carcassonne (1 night) Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner Set off Carcassonne to tour the medieval fortress settlement, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 6: The French Riviera via Nîmes Day 6: The French Riviera via Nîmes Day 6: The French Riviera via Nîmes Day 6: The French Riviera via Nîmes (2 nights) Included meal: Breakfast Make your way to Nice and the French Riviera by way of Nîmes, where a local guide shows you around the city. • See remarkably preserved Roman buildings, including the Maison Carrée • Visit the Arena of Nîmes, built around A.D. 100 and seen in the film “Gladiator” • Stop at the Pont du Gard, a UNESCO Roman aqueduct

Day 7: French RivieraDay 7: French RivieraDay 7: French RivieraDay 7: French Riviera Included meals: Breakfast Spend a full free day exploring the French Riviera. Excursions: Cape Ferrat: Villas & Views of the French Riviera & Monaco by Night: Monte Carlo Casino & Dinner - Details on next page.

Day 8: Travel to the Italian Riviera Day 8: Travel to the Italian Riviera Day 8: Travel to the Italian Riviera Day 8: Travel to the Italian Riviera (2 nights) Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner Leave France for the Italian Riviera today. Stop en route at a perfume factory in the seaside village of Eze before arriving in the Italian Riviera for your group dinner.

Day 9: Cinque TerreDay 9: Cinque TerreDay 9: Cinque TerreDay 9: Cinque Terre Included meals: Breakfast Discover Cinque Terre, an idyllic cluster of five villages set on seaside cliffs. • Explore the seaside towns of Vernazza and Monterosso (please note that specific Cinque Terre village visits may vary) • Travel by boat for dramatic cliff-side views (weather permit ting; you may travel by train instead of boat)

Day 10: Sightseeing tour of FlorenceDay 10: Sightseeing tour of FlorenceDay 10: Sightseeing tour of FlorenceDay 10: Sightseeing tour of Florence Included meal: Breakfast Set off to Florence, the city at the center of the Renaissance, and meet your local guide. • Visit the legendary Florence Cathedral, known as the Duomo • Pass Giotto’s Campanile, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture • Step inside the Basilica of Santa Croce, the burial site of many illustrious Italians; Michelangelo, Machiavelli & Galileo • See the medieval Ponte Vecchio and the Piazza della Signoria, center of Florentine life

Day 11: Florence Day 11: Florence Day 11: Florence Day 11: Florence (2 nights) Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner Enjoy a free day in Florence or add an excursion. Later, join your group for a farewell dinner in Florence. Excursion: San Gimignano: Medieval Sights & Tuscan Flavors Details on next page.

Day 12: DepartureDay 12: DepartureDay 12: DepartureDay 12: Departure Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on to explore Rome.

Add Rome $389 ppAdd Rome $389 ppAdd Rome $389 ppAdd Rome $389 pp Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Rome Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Rome Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Rome Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Rome (2 nights) Included meal: Breakfast Travel to Rome this morning, then follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans with a tour of the Eternal City. • Pass by Trajan’s Column & Piazza Venezia, the city’s central Hub. • Stop at the ruins of the Forum, from which the Caesars ruled their vast empire. • Soak up over 2,000 years of history in Imperial Rome, viewing the Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Temple of Venus and Roma. • Enter the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire, and take time to explore on your own.

Day 13: Free day in RomeDay 13: Free day in RomeDay 13: Free day in RomeDay 13: Free day in Rome Included meal: Breakfast Spend a full free day in Rome or add excursions. *Optional Excursion - Iconic Sights: Vatican City $99*pp *Optional Excursion - Dinner with Tenors $79*pp Details on next page.

Day 14: DepartureDay 14: DepartureDay 14: DepartureDay 14: Departure Included meals: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Arrivederci!

Excursions IncludedExcursions IncludedExcursions IncludedExcursions Included If you choose not to participate in an excursion please contact Go Ahead Tours

to let them know which excursion you would like to decline. Day 3: Sightseeing tour of BarcelonaDay 3: Sightseeing tour of BarcelonaDay 3: Sightseeing tour of BarcelonaDay 3: Sightseeing tour of Barcelona Park Güell & Pedrera On today’s excursion, discover the magnificent works of Antoni Gaudí, the famed Spanish architect known for his bold, distinct designs. Casa Milà is the first stop. Take a guided tour of this building, popularly known as La Pedrera, built by Gaudí between 1905 and 1910. Everything about the building is visually unique, from the wave-like stone structure and grandly designed roof to the apartment that reflects the style of the 20th century bourgeois. Next, you’ll head to Park Güell, also designed by Gaudí. Your guide will lead you through the park, which contains stunning buildings, intricate stonework and colorful mosaics. At the top of the park, marvel at the brilliant views of Barcelona.

Day 4: BarcelonaDay 4: BarcelonaDay 4: BarcelonaDay 4: Barcelona Excursion - Montserrat Journey to the ninth-century monastery of Montserrat, which inspired the composer Richard Wagner as he wrote Parsifal. Ride a high-flying cable car up the mountain and enjoy magnificent views of the Llobregat River Valley and – if skies are clear – the Pyre-nees. A local guide leads the way to the secluded monastery, where you may have a chance to see the iconic Black Virgin of Mont-serrat, Catalonia’s beloved and miraculous Madonna statue. Take some time to explore the monastery before descending the mountain by bus and driving back to Barcelona. Please note: Due to the ever-changing schedule of church activities, a viewing of the Black Madonna cannot be guaranteed.

Excursion - Flamenco Dinner Show The clapping, the singing, the stamping—experience the dramatic art of flamenco dancing, one of Spain’s most celebrated tradi-tions. Expressive and colorful, this Andalucian style of dance combines guitar playing (toque), song (cante) and rhythmic handclaps (palmas). Dinner will be served before the performance.

Day 7: French RivieraDay 7: French RivieraDay 7: French RivieraDay 7: French Riviera Excursion - Cape Ferrat: Villas & Views of the French Riviera Embark on a guided tour of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a beautiful palazzo overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. In addition to experiencing the villa's nine gardens firsthand, you'll explore the history of the villa itself as you walk among its interiors. After-ward, set off on foot for a scenic stroll to Villa Kerylos, taking in gorgeous views of the French Riviera along the way.

Excursion - Monaco by Night: Monte Carlo Casino & Dinner Spend an evening in Monaco, world-renowned for its luxuriousness. A tiny principality ruled by the Grimaldis, Europe’s oldest roy-al family, Monaco has retained its independence for more than 700 years. Your Tour Director introduces you to the Old Town with a stop outside the Royal Palace. After an included dinner, you may wish to try your luck at the world-famous Monte Carlo Ca-sino. Please note: The trip to the casino requires moderate walking.

Day 11: FlorenceDay 11: FlorenceDay 11: FlorenceDay 11: Florence Excursion - San Gimignano: Medieval Sights & Tuscan Flavors Travel the beautiful Tuscan countryside to discover the medieval village of San Gimignano. During the Renaissance, the rival Guelph and Ghibelline political factions flexed their muscles by constructing tall towers throughout San Gimignano; fourteen of those towers survive today. Later, visit a local winery to taste the region’s wines and sample of some of Italy’s most famous olive oils and balsamic vinegars that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Then, enjoy lasagna during a light lunch.

Rome Extension Optional ExcursionsRome Extension Optional ExcursionsRome Extension Optional ExcursionsRome Extension Optional Excursions Day 13: Free day in RomeDay 13: Free day in RomeDay 13: Free day in RomeDay 13: Free day in Rome Optional Excursion - Iconic Sights: Vatican City $99*pp This guided tour takes you inside the world’s smallest state, Vatican City. Upon arrival, you’ll first visit the Vatican Museums, which recently celebrated a 500-year anniversary and hold many of the world’s most important Classical and Renaissance-era sculptures. Next, you’ll visit the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll gaze on what is perhaps Michelangelo’s greatest masterpiece. Finally, you’ll visit the enormous St. Peter’s Basilica, the epicenter of the Roman Catholic faith. The artists whose efforts have contributed to its glory are some of the best Italy has ever known, including Bramante, Peruzzi, Raphael and Michelangelo. Masterpieces await at every turn, from Bernini’s magnificent bronze canopy to Michelangelo’s Pietà. Please note: This excursion is not available on Sundays. Backpacks are not allowed in the Vatican and a dress code of no shorts or sleeveless shirts is enforced. Must be booked 70 days before departure Optional Excursion - Dinner with Tenors $79*pp Details End your day with an elegant four-course dinner at one of our favorite Roman restaurants. While you dine, you’ll be treated to some of opera's best-loved arias…and you might even join the singers on stage. Don’t miss this lighthearted evening of food and fun!

Reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.*Reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.*Reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.*Reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.* *This trip is currently scheduled to accommodate 48 travelers. Once this number of travelers is met,

you will be placed on a wait list to determine if we will have enough travelers to add an additional coach. Go Ahead Tours will notify you directly if you are placed on this wait list.

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(Rome: 2 days)

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