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J OIN FR. DOMINIC THOMAS TO HIGHLIGHTS OF INCLUSIONS ROUND TRIP AIRFARE, ALL AIRPORT TAXES AND FUEL SURCHARGES, 8 NIGHTS IN CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTELS, TRANSFERS, BREAKFAST AND DINNER DAILY (WINE WITH DINNER), AIR-CONDITIONED MOTOR COACH, PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CATHOLIC GUIDE( S), SIGHTSEEING & ADMISSIONS FEES, CATHOLIC PRIEST FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, MASS DAILY & SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES, LUGGAGE HANDLING, FLIGHT BAG & PORTFOLIO OF ALL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS. G ROUP C OORDINATOR : MARIE FONSLOW MARCH 24-APRIL 2, 2014 $3,949 PER PERSON FROM C HICAGO You may depart from your local airport: www.206tours.com/airports www.pilgrimages.com/frdominic Assisi Basilica, Assisi LEARN MORE Scan this code with your smartphone's reader app to learn more about this pilgrimage! S HRINES OF I TALY R OME * S IENA * A SSISI * L ORETO * S AN G IOVANNI R OTONDO * M ONTE S ANT ’A NGEL * M ONTE C ASSINO St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome Pope Francis

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HIGHLIGHTS OF INCLUSIONS ROUND TRIP AIRFARE, ALL AIRPORT TAXES AND FUEL SURCHARGES, 8 NIGHTS IN CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTELS, TRANSFERS,

BREAKFAST AND DINNER DAILY (WINE WITH DINNER), AIR-CONDITIONED MOTOR COACH, PROFESSIONAL LOCAL CATHOLIC GUIDE(S),

SIGHTSEEING & ADMISSIONS FEES, CATHOLIC PRIEST FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, MASS DAILY & SPIRITUAL

ACTIVITIES, LUGGAGE HANDLING, FLIGHT BAG & PORTFOLIO OF ALL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS.

G ROUP COORDINATOR : MARIE FONSLOW

MARCH 24 -APRIL 2 , 2014

$3 ,949 PER PERSON FROM C HICAGO

You may depart from your local airport: www.206tours.com/airports

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SHRINES OF ITALY ROME * S IENA * ASSISI * L ORETO * SAN G IOVANNI ROTONDO *

M ONTE SANT ’ANGEL* M ONTE CASSINO

St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome

Pope Francis

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I N C L U S I O N S & R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N S A M P L E D A Y - B Y - D A Y I T I N E R A R Y & C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

Day 1 | March 24, 2014: Chicago - Italy

Depart USA for your overnight flight to Rome. Dinner and breakfast will be

served on board.

Day 2 | March 25, 2014: Arrive Rome Upon arrival your escort will warmly greet you this morning and welcome you

to Italy. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon for rest, relaxation, or

exploration. You tour escort can suggest sights or walks for you to enjoy.

Day 3 | March 26, 2014: Rome (Papal Audience and Vatican Museum

Tour) Following breakfast, we will prepare for today, which we will have in our minds

for many years to come. We will make our way to St. Peter’s Square to attend

the Papal Audience, led by His Holiness, Pope Francis. (Papal Audience: Is

scheduled to take place every Wednesday, pending the schedule of Pope Fran-

cis) Following the audience, visit of the Vatican Museums, containing a group

of the most impressive edifices with hundreds of galleries filled with art treas-

ures. See awe-inspiring relics, and works of art donated throughout centuries as

tributes of faith. We'll cover The Tapestry Gallery, The Raphael Rooms and the

most overwhelming Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's Masterpiece, restored mural

of the Last Judgment. Later, enter the largest church in Christendom, St Peter's

Basilica, built on the site where St Peter was martyred. Unsurpassed in beauty, a

monument to the long history of the Catholic Church, to which pilgrims come

from around the world, St Peter's is the grandest of the world's churches. Marvel

Pieta and Bernini's amazing bronze canopy. Pope Francis visited the tomb of St.

Peter, following his elevation, for a visit of devotion that lasted 45 minutes. He

is the first Pontiff to visit the necropolis since extensive archaeological excava-

tions were conducted at the ancient site decades ago. We will also visit the tomb

of Pope John Paul II located at the Vatican. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4 | March 27, 2014: Rome (Full Day of touring Christian Rome) Following breakfast, we will depart for a sightseeing tour entitled "Christian

Rome" which includes: the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the most important and

the oldest church dedicated to Our Lady. St. Mary Major contains a relic from

the manger of the infant Jesus. Next, the Basilica of St. John the Lateran, the

Pope’s cathedral church where relics of both Peter and Paul remain under the

main altar. It was here that Pope Francis was formally installed one year ago as

Bishop of Rome. Next we cross the street to see the Holy Staircase which is

believed to be a staircase from Pilate’s palace in Jerusalem and brought to Rome

by St. Helen in the 4th century. Time permitting we may climb the steps on our

knees in memory of Christ’s Passion. Stop for lunch, and then we will continue

on to visit St Paul. Outside the Walls, here we celebrate Mass. Continue our tour

via the Appian Way -- the oldest road from Roman times--plus the famous

Domino Quo Vadis Chapel; see the ancient Baths of Caracalla, Arch of Drusus;

Tomb of Celilia Metella, and the catacombs of St Callixtus where the early

Christians hid themselves to escape persecution. We will conclude the day by

visiting the famous, Trevi Fountain. Built in the 15th Century to mark the end-

ing destination of the Aqua Virgo (a manmade channel erected in 19 B.C. to

bring fresh water to Roman bathhouses.) The water comes from the Salone

Springs, eight miles outside of the city. Legend has it, by tossing a coin into the

fountain, it will guarantee a return trip to Rome. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 | March 28, 2014: Rome – Monte Cassino – San Giovanni Rotondo Following breakfast, we will head south and cross through the Roman country-

side with its villas and vineyards. During your drive, your tour escort will ex-

plain the spiritual, historical, and cultural overview of Italy, which will help to

orient you to this beautiful country and prepare you for all that you will experi-

ence in the days to follow. We stop at Montecassino, a beautiful town founded

by Saint Benedict in 529. Enjoy lunch and then continue through the country-

side heading east to Padre Pio’s town, San Giovanni Rotondo, our base for the

following two nights. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 | March 29, 2014: San Giovanni Rotondo - Monte Sant’ Angel (View

incorrupt body of Padre Pio)

After celebrating Mass at the tomb of Padre Pio, we tour the sanctuary, see the

old church and the crucifix from which he received the stigmata in 1918. You

will see the confessional where Padre Pio spent innumerable hours with a multi-

tude of pilgrims, directing them on their journey toward God. (We will have the

opportunity to view and pray before the incorrupt body of Padre Pio.) Enjoy a

breathtaking view of the Gargano Peninsula and a visit to the Grotto of Michael

the Archangel. Six different popes, St Francis and at least four other saints have

knelt in prayer at this grotto, seeking the protection of St Michael. Following

lunch, take in the panoramic view of the ocean and the surrounding countryside

awaits you at this most celebrated shrine of early Christianity, a shrine conse-

crated by St Michael himself in 490. Return to San Giovanni for devotions,

reflection, and a restful overnight.

Day 7 | March 30, 2014: San Giovanni Rotondo – Lanciano – Loreto –

Assisi We will have breakfast at our hotel before we make our way to Lanciano, and

visit the Church of St. Longinus where we will see the Eucharistic Miracle and

celebrate Mass. It was here, as they celebrated the Latin Rite, a Basilian hier-

omonk was assigned to celebrate Mass. The monk had doubts about the real

presense of Jesus Chris in the Holy Eucharist. With doubt in his voice, he said

the “Words of Consecration” and the bread turned into living flesh, and the wine

changed into live blood. The blood coagulated into five globules, corresponding

to the wounds Christ suffered in each hand and foot on the cross, and the wound

from the centurion’s spear. After free time for lunch, we will continue on toward

the Adriatic coast to the great Marian shrine of Loreto to visit the Holy House of

Nazareth and the beautiful Madonna of Loreto. More than 50 popes have made a

pilgrimage to the house transported by angels to this hill in central Italy in 1294.

Tradition has it that this is the house in which Mary first prayed the Magnificat,

in which Jesus grew to manhood, and in which the Holy Family lived. Enjoy

lunch before we make our way to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis, the pa-

tron saint of

animals and the environment, and the founder of the Franciscan Order. We ar-

rive in time for dinner at our hotel.

Day 8 | March 31, 2014: Assisi (The Life of a Saint, that inspired a Holy

Father)

Today is a very special day, as we will spend a full day touring the home of the

Saint that inspired our Holy Father. Pope Francis chose his name in admiration

of the Saint of Nature and Servant to the Poor. Known for being a humble man

himself, Pope Francis spent most of his life denying the luxuries of life, and

preferring to live in simplicity and humility. Following breakfast, we will begin

a tour of Assisi. Visit the tomb of St Francis. Explore the quaint hilltop birth-

place of St Francis that still retains something of the atmosphere of the early

1200s, the period when St Francis began his ministry. Contained within the huge

13th-century Basilica are many of the saint's possessions and a series of frescoes

depicting his life. You may kneel before the crucifix from which Jesus spoke to

St Francis, asking him to rebuild His church. It was in St Mary of the Angels

Basilica where St Francis spent most of his life. Here we visit the Chapel, Porti-

uncola, the rose bush, and the cave where the saint retired for prayer. Stroll the

medieval streets of the compact little town. You will have some free time to

shop or eat lunch at an outdoor cafe with a view of an ancient Roman temple,

we go to the Church of St. Clare to see the saint's incorrupt body. The foundress

of the Order of Poor Clares followed the teachings of St Francis by living a life

of poverty and humility. We will visit these two saints' tombs before dinner and

retiring for the evening.

Day 9 | April 1, 2014: Assisi – Siena - Assisi After breakfast we will head south to Siena, the birthplace of Saints Catherine

(Doctor of the Church, and one of the two patron Saints of Italy, with St. Francis

of Assisi) and Bernardine (known as the “Apostle of Italy” for his efforts to

revive the Catholic faith in the 15th century). Siena is also one of Italy’s loveli-

est medieval cities. Here we will stroll the Piazza Del Campo, one of Italy’s

finest squares and visit the Cathedral and the Basilica of St. Francis, containing

the miraculous consecrated hosts that remained intact since 1730. After lunch,

we will continue on to view the incorrupt head of St. Catherine at the Basilica of

St. Dominic (Her body is preserved in Rome in the Basilica St. Maria sopra

Minerva). We travel back to Assisi for dinner and overnight.

Day 10 | April 2, 2014: Rome– Chicago After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, we leave by motor coach for

Rome Airport for return flights home.

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION , CONTACT - MARIE FONSLOW: [email protected]

TO BOOK OR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: PIERNHA OR ROSALIE TEL: (800) 206 8687OR EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected]

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I N C L U S I O N S & R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N YOUR TRIP INCLUDES: † Round Trip Airfare from your hometown

† ALL AIRPORT TAXES & FUEL SURCHARGES!

† 8 nights at centrally located first class hotels as follows: (or similar)

~ 3 nights: Hotel Michelangelo or Hotel Cicerone or Quirinale, Rome

~ 2 nights: Hotel Gran Paradiso, San Giovanni Rotondo

~ 3 nights: Hotel Giotto, Assisi

† Transfers as per itinerary

† Breakfast and Dinner daily

† Wine with dinners

† Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach

† Assistance of a professional local Catholic guide(s)

† Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary

† Catholic Priest available for Spiritual Direction

† Mass daily & Spiritual activities

† Meeting with visionaries (pending availability)

† Visit to Community Cenacolo

† Luggage handling (1 piece per person)

† Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents

P ILGRIMAGE TO ITALY WITH F ATHER DOMINIC THOM AS MARCH 24-APRIL 2 , 2014 $3,949 FROM C HICAGO

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person of total tour price): 60 - 46 days prior to departure 10%

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SEAT ASSIGNMENT Random seats are assigned for all group participants. If you would like to secure a specific seat, or sit with a travel companion please advise us of such request at the time of

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be at the airport at least three hours prior to departure and arrange the seat assignment with your airline's gate agent. Bulkhead and exit row seating can never be requested prior to the day of departure. 206 Tours

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who purchased land only package and are arriving or leaving inde-pendently must transfer at their own expense. Expenses incurred for

transfers due to lateness of flights are at the expense of the passenger and may be claimed for reimbursement from the airlines. No smoking is allowed on motor coach.

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supplement price. Single rooms provide privacy, but they are in some hotels smaller than twin or double rooms and sometimes may be poorly located, especially in the older hotels. As a general ratio we are

able to confirm 10% of the total number of group participants in single rooms. If ratio is higher special supplements may be implemented for something referred to "single in double room" at an additional rate to

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ever, if we do not succeed in assigning a same sex roommate for you then you will be responsible to pay the cost of the single room. MEALS Most trips includes two meals per day (breakfast and

dinners) which are served at your hotel or local restaurants. Beverages are not included with dinners where not indicated. In case you chose not to have a meal, there is no refund for unused meals. Although we

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at airports or hotels due to inclement weather, nor are they to be held

liable for payment or any refund for transfers or unused hotel accom-modations or meals occasioned by such late arrivals at the hotels holding rooms as confirmed itineraries. Passengers must bear all such

losses or expenses. To guard against unforeseen health or other cir-cumstances, we recommend you purchase our optional travel insur-

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acts of war and/or terrorism, war, God, or nature takes place, 206 Tours is not liable for restitution. Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication of the

tour, rather than a contract of places to be visited. Occasionally local religious holidays, national days, traffic conditions and other events

may necessitate changes in the sequence of visits or the missing of certain visits. We will have daily mass and strive to be in places as indicated. However, sometimes this is not possible as the site may not

be available for Mass or itinerary changes are forced upon us. In this case an alternative site for Mass will be arranged. SPECIAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS You must report any disabil-

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individuals are limited. Most transportation services, including the

touring motor coaches, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to any tour participant for walking, dining, while in their room, on flight, getting on

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206 Tours does not have liability regarding provisions of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. 206 Tours is not responsi-ble for compensation for cities/sites omitted from the itinerary due to

circumstances beyond it's control. PHYSICALITY OF OUR TOURS Please note that almost all destina-

tions serviced by 206 Tours require physical fitness and a lot of walking, sometimes up/or down the hills and at times very rough terrain. You may certainly stay behind for certain parts of the journey, however, it is

suggested that 3 to 4 weeks before your departure one should begin preparing physically begin walking "briskly" 1-2 times a day; build up to 2-3 miles with no discomfort.

SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE TRIP If upon returning from your trip, you wish to inquire about any services provided, please ensure that all correspondence is received by 206 Tours, 333 Marcus Blvd -

Hauppauge, NY 11788, within 45 days of the tour completion date. This will enable us to make a timely investigation.

TOUR CANCELLATION BY OPERATOR Be clearly advised that from time to time a tour departure may be cancelled due to lack of participation. In such case, the operator's sole responsibility is to provide

a full refund. 206 Tours in not responsible and does not assume responsi-bility for any additional costs or any fees relating to the issuance and /or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through 206

Tours. Cancellations due to state travel advisories and/or state travel warnings, Acts of War, War, Terrorism, Acts of God, Natural Disaster or

any other circumstance outside the control of 206 Tours, are not the fault of 206 Tours. Great effort will be made to accommodate traveler to another trip or to revise itinerary, however, cancellation for any of these

reasons will not be eligible for refund. PRINTING DISCLAIMER 206 Tours is not responsible for typo-graphical or printer's errors including errors in trip cost. We reserve the

right to re-invoice or correct billing at any time

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