religious tours
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religious tours
Italy, Europe And The Holy Land groups RELIGIOUS TOURS confidential rates 2 13 Titan Travel Tour Operator has been active 10 years in the organization of group travels and is now pleased to present you with its new brochure dedicated to religious tours. The manual proposes a selection of tours especially created for groups of pilgrims and their cultural and religious journeys throughout Italy, Europe and the Holy Land. Spiritual itineraries all over Europe continue to be extremely successful and represent the strive towards a collective memory, from the Marian Shrines in Lourdes, Fatima, Lisbon, Krakow, Czestochowa, to the various Christian destinations of ancient rituals such as Moscow, St Petersburg, Spain, Poland, and to the Catholic Italy including San Giovanni Rotondo, Assisi and Rome. The itineraries can be varied according to your clients specific needs in order to create ad-hoc itineraries and tailor-made packages indice 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Padre Pio – La Verna, Assisi and Gubbio The Malatesta Castles and Ravenna’s Basilicas Christian Rome Turin and the Sacred Mountains – Ars, La Salette and Lyon Fatima and Lisbon Lourdes and Provence – Croatia, Montenegro and Medjugorje Medjugorje – Krakow, Wieliczka and Auschwitz Malta: following St Paul’s footsteps Turkey Lourdes - Krakow – Santiago de Compostela - Fatima The Holy Land Russia : Moscow and St Petersburg Hotels FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: TITAN TRAVEL SRL – VIA FORNACE 22 47891 DOGANA - REP. SAN MARINO TEL (+378) 0549 905071 - FAX (+378) 0549 905553 E-MAIL: [email protected] - WEB-SITE: WWW.TITAN-TRAVEL.COM [email protected] Padre Pio 3 days/2 nights A · 01/01-31/12 Single supplement from € 89,00 from € 49,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants. The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-star hotel, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 3 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Bus transportation - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras -All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” La Verna, Assisi e Gubbio 3 days/2 nights DAY 1: Chiusi della Verna – Assisi Departure for Assisi. Stop on route to visit Chiusi della Verna. Guided visit by the friars of the sanctuary where St Francis received his stigmata. Continue to Assisi/S. Maria degli Angeli and accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Assisi Guided visit of Assisi including the Basilica of St Francis and St Claire, the Cathedral of St Rufino, St Francis’ home and the main square. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit of Eremo delle Carceri, the St Damian’s convent and the Porziuncola. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Gubbio Departure for Gubbio, also called the city of stone, for a guided visit including the church of the Vittorina, the church of St. Francis, Don Matteo’s church and square, Piazza Grande and the Palazzo dei Consoli. Departure for your home journey or further destinations. End of services. min. 20 PAX min. 20 PAX DAY 1: San Giovanni Rotondo Departure for San Giovanni Rotondo. Upon arrival, brief panoramic tour of the town before dinner and accommodation in your hotel. DAY 2: San Giovanni Rotondo Morning dedicated to the visit of S. Giovanni Rotondo and Mass. You will visit: the Church of the Convent, the Choir of the Crucifix, the cript and Padre Pio’s tomb, as well as the Way of the Cross. After lunch, excursion to Monte Sant’Angelo where you will visit the Sanctuary of St Michael Archangel. Time at disposal before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 3: San Giovanni Rotondo Morning at disposal for individual visits and prayers in S. Giovanni Rotondo, or early departure for Loreto to visit the Sanctuary of the Holy House. End of services. A · 01/01-31/01 e 01/07-31/07 B · 01/04-31/05 e 01/09-31/10 C · 01/06-30/06 e 01/08-31/08 Single supplement from from from from € 84,00 €107,00 € 97,00 € 29,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants. The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-star hotel, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 3 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Bus transportation - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras -All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” [email protected] 3 The Malatesta Castles and Ravenna’s Basilicas 4 days/3 nights DAY 4: Ravenna In the morning excursion to Ravenna. Not only is the richest heritage of mosaics from the V and VI century well preserved in the Basilicas and Baptisteries of this city, but eight of Ravenna’s monuments are part of UNESCO’s world heritage list. Meet your local guide at the Church of St Apollinare in Classe and visit of the Basilica, famous for its mosaics and marble tombs of ancient archbishops set along the naves. Continue on to the city centre to visit the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and that of Teodorico, the Basilica of San Vitale, the Basilica of St Apollinare Nuovo. Free time for lunch. Afternoon at disposal. End of services. min. 20 PAX DAY 1: Rimini Upon arrival in Rimini, guided visit of the city’s historic centre including the Arch of Augustus, Piazza Tre Martiri, Piazza Cavour, the Cathedral and Ponte di Tiberio. Accommodation in your hotel, dinner and overnight. DAY 2: San Marino – San Leo Departure with your guide for San Marino, the oldest republic in the world. Time for individual sightseeing before lunch. In the afternoon, continue to San Leo, a small fortified town in the heart of the Montefeltro area. A minibus will take you up to the fortress built on a cliff then enjoy the visit of the Castle, the Cathedral and the medieval church. After a pleasant stroll in town centre, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Urbino – Gradara Departure for Urbino. The city, which belongs to the world’s artistic heritage, represents the peak of Renaissance art and architecture. With a local guide you will visit the Doges Palace, the Cathedral, St Domenico’s church and the Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, continue towards Gradara to visit its medieval castle and charming historic centre. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. A · 01/01-31/05 e 13/09-31/12 B · 01/06-31/07 e 26/08-12/09 Single supplement from €145,00 from €166,00 from € 55,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants. The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-star hotel, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Bus transportation - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” [email protected] Rome and Orvieto Christian Rome min. 20 PAX DAY 1: Rome Upon arrival in Rome, meet your local guide for a guided visit of the Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, where St Paul’s remains are kept, and the Catacombs of St Callixtus where Popes from the III century are buried and where many Christians sought refuge during the persecutions. Accommodation in your hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Rome Meet your local guide and enjoy a guided visit of the Vatican Museums with its famous Sistine Chapel and the Egyptian Museum. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, continue the visit of St Peter’s square and Basilica. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: ROME In the morning you will visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Santa Maria della Neve or Basilica Liberiana (named after its original founder, Liberio), one of Rome’s four patriarchal basilicas. Lunch in restaurant. Continue the guided visit including the Basilica of St John Lateran, the first of the four papal basilicas and the oldest basilica in the West. It’s the basilica of Rome’s diocese and the official ecclesiastic seat of the Pope, conserving the papal chair or Holy See. Dinner and overnight. DAY 4: ROME Time at disposal for individual visits and sightseeing. End of services. A · 01/01-31/03 e 01/07-31/08 B · 01/04-30/06 e 01/09-31/08 November/December Single supplement from €228,00 from €263,00 on request from €120,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-/4-star hotel, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Bus transportation - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” DAY 1: Rome Upon arrival in Rome, meet your local guide for a guided visit of the Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, where St Paul’s remains are kept, and the Catacombs of St Callixtus where Popes from the III century are buried and where many Christians sought refuge during the persecutions. Accommodation in your hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Rome Meet your local guide and enjoy a guided visit of the Vatican Museums with its famous Sistine Chapel and the Egyptian Museum. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, continue the visit of St Peter’s square and Basilica. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Rome In the morning you will visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Santa Maria della Neve or Basilica Liberiana (named after its original founder, Liberio), one of Rome’s four patriarchal basilicas. Lunch in restaurant. Continue the guided visit including the Basilica of St John Lateran, the first of the four papal basilicas and the oldest basilica in the West. It’s the basilica of Rome’s diocese and the official ecclesiastic seat of the Pope, conserving the papal chair or Holy See. Dinner and overnight. DAY 4: Rome After breakfast, departure for Orvieto. Time to attend mass in the beautiful Cathedral, a masterpiece of gothic architecture, followed by a guided tour of the city. End of services. min. 20 PAX 4 days/3 nights 4 days/3 nights A · 01/01-31/03 and 01/07-31/08 B · 01/04-30/06 e 01/09-31/10 November/December Single supplement from €232,00 from €268,00 on request from €120,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants La quota comprende: - Accommodation in 3-/4-star hotel, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Bus transportation - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” [email protected] 5 Turin and the Sacred Mountains Ars, La Salette and Lyon 3 days/2 nights A · 01/01-31/12 Single supplement from €138,00 from € 65,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-star hotel, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 3 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Bus transportation - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” 4 days/3 nights DAY 1: Gap/surroundings Departure for Gap/surroundings and stop on route to visit the Sanctuary of Notre Dame du Laus, venerated since the XVII century. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Gap - La Salette – Lyon From Gap drive up to the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de la Salette (1770mt), built in memory of the appearances of the weeping Virgin Mary in 1846. After the visit, lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, continuation to Lyon, third largest city in France, built on the rivers Rhone and Saone. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Lyon – Ars – Lyon In the morning visit the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Fourvière, which dominates the city of Lyon from above. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, excursion to Ars, the village in which the the Holy Curé of Ars dedicated his life to evangelization. Visit of the basilica before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 4: Annecy – Chamonix After breakfast, departure for Annecy for a short visit of this town on its homonymous lake. Continue to Chamonix. Free time for lunch then on to visit the Church of Notre Dame de Toute-Grace in Plateau Assy, very simple in its structure but decorated by great artists inside. Departure for your home journey or further destinations. End of services. min. 20 PAX min. 20 PAX DAY 1: Sacro Monte di Varallo – Turin Upon arrival in Varallo, guided visit of the Sacred Mount of new Jerusalem, founded at the end of the XV century, with its 45 chapels. Continue towards Turin. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Turin In the morning, visit the Museum of the Holy Shroud and the Cathedral. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, guided visit of the city centre including Piazza Castello, the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama and the Basilica di Superga. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Oropa – Candelo Dopo colazione, si raggiunge Oropa, nel Biellese. VisiAfter breakfast, drive to Oropa (in the area of Biella) for a guided visit of the Sanctuary of the Madonna of Oropa, composed of a large complex of baroque buildings including the Chiesa Vecchia, the “old church” (where you can worship a wooden statue of the Madonna), la Chiesa Nuova, the “new church” (the construction of which began at the beginning of the 1800s but ended only in 1960), and on the hilltop 19 XVII century chapels dedicated to the life of the Madonna. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a stroll through the medieval centre of Candelo, which still preserves the ancient castle surrounded by its walls and towers. Departure for your home journey or further destinations. End of services. A · 01/01-25/04 e 01/07-31/08 B · 26/04-30/06 e 01/09-31/10 Single supplement from €208,00 from €216,00 from €114,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants La quota comprende: - Accommodation in 2-/3-star hotels, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Bus transportation - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” [email protected] Fatima and Lisbon 5 days/4 nights min. 20 PAX DAY 1: Lisbon Arrival in Lisbon, capital of Portugal and hometown of San Anthony of Padua. Meet your local guide for a panoramic tour of the city before accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Lisbon After breakfast, meet your local guide for a guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The visit will include the medieval Cathedral, in romanic-gothic style, St Anthony’s home and the church dedicated to him, Belem Tower, the Monastery of Jeronimos, Praça del Comercio and Praça Rossio. Lunch in restaurant. Afternoon at disposal for individual visits. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Lisbon – Fatima After breakfast, departure for Fatima, one of the most famous and visited pilgrim destinations of the Catholic world, built around the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. The rest of the morning will be dedicated to religious functions and Mass. Lunch. In the afternoon, take part in the Way of the Cross in Valinhos, where the appearances of the Madonna took place. Accommodation, dinner and overnight in hotel. DAY 4: Fatima After breakfast, time at disposal for individual prayers and visits. Celebration of the Holy Mass at the Chapel of Apparitions and visit the tomb of the three peasant children: Lucia dos Santos, Jacinat and Francisco Marto. Lunch. In the afternoon, guided visit of the monasteries of Batalha, Alcobaca and Nazaré, typical fishermen’s village on the Atlantic ocean. Dinner and overnight. DAY 5: Fatima – home After breakfast, departure for your home journey or further destinations. End of services. A · 01/01-31/12 Single supplement from €330,00 from €130,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-star hotels, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 5 - Bus transportation from Day 1 in Lisbon to Day 5 in Fatima - Visits and excursions according to programme La quota non comprende: - Air fare - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” [email protected] 7 5 days/4 nights min. 20 PAX DAY 1: Nimes Arrival in Nimes, accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Carcassonne – Lourdes After breakfast, departure for Carcassonne. Lunch in restaurant on route. Continue to Lourdes. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Lourdes The entire day will be dedicated to religious functions and to the visit of sights linked to St Bernadette. Lunch and dinner in hotel. Overnight. DAY 4: Lourdes – Montpellier After breakfast, departure for Montpellier/surroundings. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 5: Montpellier – home After breakfast, departure for your home journey or further destinations. End of services. A · 01/03-30/04 e 15/10-30/10 B · 01/05-10/08 C · 11/08-14/10 Single supplement from from from from €219,00 €236,00 €246,00 €123,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-star hotels, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 5 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Air fare - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” 8 days/7 nights DAY 1: Zara Arrival in Zara. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Zara – Medjugorje The morning is dedicated to the visit of Zara. Lunch in hotel. Departure for Medjugorje. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Medjugorje The entire day will be dedicated to the visit of Medjugorje. Lunch and dinner in hotel. Overnight. DAY 4: Medjugorje – Dubrovnik Departure for Mostar. Free time to visit the city, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, continue to Dubrovnik. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. DAY 5: Dubrovnik – Lokrum Island In the morning visit of Dubrovnik, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, optional excursion to Lokrum Island (with supplement). Dinner and overnight. DAY 6: Dubrovnik – Montenegro Full day excursion to Montenegro including the visit of Kotor, Cettigne and Budva. Lunch in restaurant. Return to you hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight. DAY 7: Montenegro – Mljet National Park Day at disposal for individual visits or optional excursion to the Mljet National Park (with supplement). Dinner and overnight. DAY 8: Split After breakfast, departure for Split. Short visit of the city then departure for your home journey or further destinations. End of services. min. 20 PAX Lourdes and Provence Croatia, Montenegro and Medjugorje A · 01/01-30/04 e 01/10-31/12 B · 01/05-30/06 C · 01/07-31/07 e 01/09-30/09 D · 01/08-31/08 Single supplement from from from from from €373,00 €453,00 €532,00 €569,00 € 95,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-star hotels, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Air fare - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” [email protected] Krakow, Wieliczka and Auschwitz 6 days/5 nights Medjugorje 4 days/3 nights min. 20 PAX DAY 1: Medjugorje Arrival in Medjugorje, accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2 – DAY 3: Medjugorje Entire day at disposal for individual visits and prayers. Optional excursion to Mostar. Lunch and dinner in hotel. DAY 4: Medjugorje – Italy Departure for Italy. Stop on route for lunch in restaurant. Continue to other destinations. A · 01/01-31/12 Single supplement from €140,00 from € 48,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-star hotels, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 4 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: min. 20 PAX - Bus transportation - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” DAY 1: Bratislava Arrival in Bratislava. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Bratislava – Krakow Departure for Krakow. Arrival in time for lunch and accommodation in hotel. Meet your local guide and visit of Krakow, the intellectual capital of Poland with its many theaters and museums, and full of typical pubs and trendy cafés where you can also enjoy good music. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Krakow – Wieliczka After breakfast, departure to Wieliczka for a guided visit of the salt mines. Walking along a 3,5km underground path you will be able to admire chapels, lakes, but also mining equipment and salt sculptures. Lunch in restaurant then back to Krakow. Guided sightseeing tour of the city in the afternoon, before dinner and overnight in hotel. DAY 4: Krakow – Czestochowa – Auschwitz After breakfast, departure to Czestochowa where a local guide will accompany you to visit the Monastery where you can admire the painting of the Virgin Mary. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Oswiecim for guided visit of Auschwitz, the II World War Nazi concentration camp. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 5: Krakow – Brno – Graz Departure to Brno, lunch in restaurant, then continue on to Graz in Austria. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 6: Graz Departure for your home journey or further destinations. End of services. A · 03/01-31/03 B · 01/04-30/06 e 01/09-31/10 C · 01/07-31/08 Single supplement from from from from €294,00 €319,00 €315,00 €105,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-star hotels, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 6 - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Bus transportation - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” [email protected] 9 Malta, following St Paul’s footsteps DAY 1: Qawra Arrival at Malta airport, meet your assistant and transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2: St Paulis Bay, Burmarrad – Mellieha – Qawra In the morning, visit St Paul’s Milqi Chapel, built on the same site where there was once an ancient church from the XV century. The name of the chapel means “St Paul is welcome”. The visit continues with the sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieha, whose cript was originally one of the many natural caverns of the island. Lunch in restaurant. The afternoon is dedicated to the guided visit of La Valletta, the island’s capital. The visit includes St John’s Cathedral; the cathedral’s museum with a famous painting by Caravaggio; the Grand Master’s palace; St Paul’s Shipwreck Church which preserves a precious relic of the saint; the upper Barakka Gardens from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the bay. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Rabat and Mdina – Qawra The morning is dedicated to the visit of St Paul’s catacombs, dating back to the 4th century BC, situated in the outskirts of the Roman capital of Melita (now know as Mdina). In Mdina you will also visit the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to the Dingli Cliffs. From here you can admire a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean sea and the Island of Filfla, a protected oasis of fauna and flora. Visit the Mosta Dome, renowned for the third largest cupola in the world. Time at disposal at the Taì Qali Crafts Village, famous for various types of artisan crafts such as ceramics, gold and silver filigree, and lace. Dinner and overnight in hotel. DAY 4: Valletta and Tarxien – Qawra In the morning, excursion to the archeological site of the temples of Tarxien, including a stop at the fishermen’s village of Marsaxlokk and at the Ghar Dalam Grotto. Lunch in restaurant. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight. DAY 5: Qawra Transfer to the airport for your home journey or further destinations. min. 20 PAX 5 days/4 nights A · 01/01-30/04 B · 01/05-30/06 e 01/10-31/10 C · 01/07-30/09 Single supplement from from from from €273,00 €316,00 €327,00 € 75,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants. The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-star superior/4-star hotel, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 5 - Bus at disposal for transfers to/from Malta airport and for excursions according to programme - Visits and excursions according to programme - Entrance fees to museums and monuments The package rate does not include: - Air fare - Insurance - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” [email protected] Turkey 8 days/7 nights DAY 8: Antiochia Transfer to airport for flight home or to further destinations. End of services. min. 20 PAX DAY 1: Istanbul Arrival at Istanbul airport, transfer to your hotel. Accommodation, dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Istanbul Guided visit of the city including the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Church of Saint Sophia, dedicated to the Divine Wisdom and built by Justinian in 500 AD. The morning visits end with the exploration of the underground tanks. After lunch in a restaurant, the visit continues with Topkapi Palace and the treasure room (the harem is not included), situated at the tip of the Golden Horn. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Istanbul In the morning, mini-cruise on the Bosforo River from which you can admire two of Istanbul’s most famous palaces: Dolmabahce and Ciragan Sarai. Lunch in restaurant followed by the visit of the Church of St Savior in Chora, now a museum, considered one of the most important byzantine monuments. Stop to visit the Gran Bazar. Dinner and overnight. DAY 4: Isanbul – Kayseri – Cappadocia Transfer to Istanbul airport and embark on local flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival transfer to Cappadocia to commence the visit of this outdoor museum which represents one of the most spectacular and interesting sites in Turkey. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. DAY 5: Cappadocia The entire day is dedicated to the visit of this region and to the underground city of Ozkonak. In this area, as in all of Cappadocia, Christianity was already present in apostolic times. Lunch in restaurant. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 6: Cappadocia – Adana In the morning, excursion to Mount Taurus and Tarso, St Paul’s hometown. Stop to visit Cleopatra’s Arch and the Cidno River, where Federico Barbarossa drowned. Lunch in restaurant. Continue to Adana. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. DAY 7: Adana - Antiochia Departure to Antiochia and visit of St Peter’s Grotto where the first Christians used to reunite. You will visit also the Antakya Museum which preserves mosaics and ruins from ancient Dafne and Antiochia. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. A · 01/01-31/12 Single supplement from €551,00 from €185,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants. The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-/4-star hotel, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8 - Bus at disposal for transfers excursions according to programme - Visits and excursions according to programme The package rate does not include: - Air fare - Insurance - Entrance fees to museums and monuments - Tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” [email protected] 11 Krakow Lourdes 4 days/3 nights 4 days/3 nights DAY 1: Lourdes Arrival in Lourdes. Holy Mass and salute to the Madonna at the Apparition Grottoes. Dinner and overnight in hotel. DAY 2: Lourdes The day will include the Way of the Cross, the torchlight procession, Eucharistic procession with the blessing of the ill, visit to the sanctuaries and to the various sites linked to St Bernadette. Lunch and dinner in hotel. DAY 3: Lourdes Take part in the various religious functions. Lunch and dinner in hotel. DAY 4: Lourdes In the morning, Holy Mass and salute to the Madonna before continuing your journey home or to further destinations. Santiago de Compostela DAY 1: Krakow Arrival at Krakow airport and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure to discover the city on your own: Krakow is the hometown of the beloved Karol Wojtyla , Pope John Paul II, who never forgot this city where he had lived for 40 years. Dinner in hotel. DAY 2: Krakow – Auschwtiz - Wadowice In the morning sightseeing tour of the city, then on to visit the ex-concentration camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau. In the afternoon, visit Wadowice where John Paul II was born. Dinner and overnight in hotel. DAY 3: Krakow – Wieliczka Full day excursion to the salt mines in Wieliczka, the oldest in Europe. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 4: Krakow Time at disposal before your home journey or to further destinations. Fatima 4 days/3 nights DAY 1: Santiago de Compostela Upon arrival at airport, transfer by private coach to your hotel. Panoramic city tour before a typical Galacian dinner. Overnight. DAY 2: Santiago de Compostela Guided sightseeing tour of the city, part of the Unesco’s World Heritage. Possibility to attend the Pilgrim’s Mass in the Cathedral at noon, with the characteristic bota fumeiro. Lunch in a typical restaurant. The afternoon is at your disposal for individual visits. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Finisterra – Muxia Full day excursion to the Atlantic coast: Muxia, called the “fin do camino" with its beautiful sanctuary built on a cliff; and other charming localities along the coast. Stop for lunch (fish menu) in a local restaurant. Return to Santiago for dinner and overnight in hotel. DAY 4: Santiago de Compostela Time at disposal before transfer to airport for home journey or to further destinations. 4 days/3 nights DAY 1: Lisbon – Fatima Arrival at Lisbon airport and transfer to the city centre for a guided city tour of Lisbon including the Cathedral, built in circa 1150, St Anthony’s birth-house and the church dedicated to him, the Monastery of Jeronimos and the Belem Tower. Continue to Fatima. Salute to the Madonna at the Chapel of Apparitions. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Fatima In the morning, take part in the Way of the Cross in Valinhos. Lunch in restaurant or hotel. In the afternoon, penance and Mass. In the evening, rosary and torchlight procession. Dinner in hotel. DAY 3: Fatima In the morning, visit the places linked to the three peasant children. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, Mass and visit of the Museum. Dinner and overnight. DAY 4: Fatima Holy mass at the Chapel of Apparitions before departure to Sintra with a stop in Cabo da Roca, famous summer residence of the Portuguese sovereigns, declared part of Unesco’s World Heritage. Transfer to Lisbon airport for flight home or to further destinations. [email protected] The Holy Land 8 days/7 nights DAY 1: Nazareth Arrival at Tel Aviv airport and transfer to Galilee, one of the most beautiful and fertile regions in the Holy Land. Arrival in Nazareth, the “flower” of Galilee, and accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Nazareth In the morning, excursion to Mount Tabor to visit the Sanctuary of the Transfiguration. Stop to visit Cana on route. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Sanctuary of the Annunciation, the New Basilica and St Joseph’s Church, built on the grounds where the holy family once lived. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Nazareth Excursion to the region of Lake Tiberias. Minicruise on the lake and visit of Tabga (place of the primacy of St Peter and of the multiplication of the loaves), and Cafarnao (synagogue and house of Peter), then ascent to the Mount of Beatitudes (where Jesus gave his speech on the mountains). Renewel of baptismal promises. Lunch on route. Return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 4: Bethlehem Departure for the Dead Sea, the world’s deepest geological depression (400mt below sea level). Stop in Qumran, where in 1947 the famous manuscripts of the Essene community were found. In the late afternoon, arrival in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born and Kind David before him. Lunch on route. Dinner and overnight. DAY 5: Bethlehem In the morning departure to Bethlehem. Visit the Mount of Olives: the garden of olives at Getsemani, the Church of Agony, the Pater Noster chapel, the Dominus Flevit chapel. Lunch. In the afternoon, take part in the Way of the Cross through the roads of the old town and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built on the Hill of Calvary where Jesus was crucified and close to where he was buried. Dinner and overnight. DAY 6: Bethlehem – Jerusalem Visit the Basilica of the Nativity and the grotto where Jesus was born, the Cave of St. Gerolamus and the Field of Peasants, where the angels announced the birth of Christ. In the afternoon, departure to visit Ain Karem where St John Baptist was born and visit the Sanctuary of the Visitation. Lunch on route. Accommodation in hotel in Jerusalem. Dinner and overnight. DAY 7: Jerusalem Visit Mount Sion including the site where the Last Supper took place, the Church of the Dormition and the Church of St Peter in Gallicantu. In the afternoon, stop to visit the “Wailing Wall”, part of King Herod’s lost temple. Visit the Church of St Anne, built where we worship the Madonna’s birthplace, the Probatic Pool (where the paralytic was cured) and Cardo Maximo, the city’s main axis in the urbanization during the Roman period. Lunch on route. Dinner and overnight. DAY 8: Jerusalem Transfer to Tel Aviv airport for your home journey or to further destinations. 5 days/4 nights DAY 1: Nazareth Arrival at Tel Aviv airport and transfer to Galilee, one of the most beautiful and fertile regions in the Holy Land. Arrival in Nazareth, the “flower” of Galilee, and accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 2: Nazareth – Jerusalem In the morning, visit the Sanctuary of the Annunciation, then departure to the region of Lake Tiberias, where you will visit Cafarnao (synagogue and house of Peter). Continue through the Valley of Jordan to the Dead Sea then on to Jerusalem. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3 – DAY 4: Jerusalem Flexible programme which includes: introduction to the “Holy City”, religious functions and audio-guides with a selection of excursions to the main Christian sites. Dinner and overnight. DAY 5: Jerusalem – Bethlehem In the morning, transfer to Bethlehem, Jesus’ birthtown, as well as King David’s, Israel’s second king and man of value, whose great deeds were remembered in the various chapters of the Bible. Visit the Basilica of the Nativity built on the place where, according to legend, Jesus was born. Descent into the Nativity Grotto. Continue to Tel Aviv airport for your home flight or to further destinations. Conditions for tours on pag .12 and 13 Prices on request: Price could vary according to number of participants, dates of travel, airport of origin and hotel categories. For groups composed of less than 35 participants, these will be joined with other pilgrims. [email protected] 13 Russia: Moscow and St Petersburg 7 days/6 nights DAY 2: Moscow Guided tour of Moscow including the Red Square and St Basil’s Basilica, the elegant Tverskaya street, Teatralnaya Square and the Bolshoi Theater, the Sparrow Hills. Visit the Monastery of the Virgins in Novodevicy, part of Unesco’s World Heritage. Lunch in restaurant. The visit continues with Kolomenskoe, ancient imperial residence, once located in Moscow’s countryside and now part of the city. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3: Moscow In the morning, visit the Trinity Monastery of St Sergius in Sergeiev Possad , ca. 60km from Moscow, a spiritual centre of Orthodox Russia. Lunch in restaurant. Stroll along Arbat Road, full of shops and where many muscovite artists can be seen. Visit some of the many interesting metro stations in Moscow, real jewels of the soviet architecture. Dinner and overnight. DAY 4: Moscow Today you will visit the Kremlin which has always been the centre of Russia’s political, religious and cultural life. Visit the Territory and the Museums-Cathedrals. Lunch in restaurant (or snack in train, according to train schedule). Transfer to the train station. Train to St Petersburg. Upon arrival, private coach transfer (with local guide/assistant) to your hotel. Dinner and overnight. DAY 5: St Petersburg Today will be dedicated to the guided visit of St Petersburg including the Nevsky Prospect, the Winter Palace Square, the square with the rostrum columns, the Admiralty, St Isaac Square, the Kazan Cathedral, the Smolny Cathedral and St Isaac’s Cathedral. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, excursion in the outskirts of St Petersburg to visit Puskin’s Residence, the magnificent rooms of the Palace of St Catherine II, and the immense garden surrounding the residence. Dinner and overnight. DAY 6: St Petersburg Visit the Hermitage Museum, the largest art collection in the world. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, minicruise on rivers and canals to admire St Petersburg from an interesting viewpoint. Dinner and overnight. DAY 7: St Petersburg Transfer to the airport for your flight home or to further destinations. min. 20 PAX DAY 1: Moscow Arrival in Moscow airport, meet your assistant and transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight. A · 01/04-30/09 Single supplement from €694,00 from €145,00 1 free of charge in double room every 25 paying participants The package rate includes: - Accommodation in 3-/4-star hotel, in double rooms with private facilities - Full board treatment, from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7 - Bus at disposal for transfers excursions according to programme - Train ticket from Moscow to St Petersburg - Local guides/assistants for transfers to/from airport and train station according to programme - Visits and excursions according to programme - Entrance fees to museums and monuments The package rate does not include: - Air fare - Russian Visa + Insurance tourist tax, beverages, tips and personal extras - All not specifically mentioned under “the package rate includes” Useful information: To enter Russian territory you must request a tourist visa at your local Russian embassy. Please seek information in your country of origin. [email protected] HOTELS In the main destinations Rome **** Hotels (semicentral location) Rome Religious structures Hotels situated in the Aurelia/Trionfale/Montemario areas, not far from the Vatican. Situated in a central location, not far from the Termini station area. BB HB 01.01-31.03 01.07-31.08 01.11-31.12 € 31,00 € 45,00 01.04-30.06 01.09-31.10 € 38,50 € 53,00 BB HB 01.01-19.03 03.06-31.08 01.11-31.12 € 31,50 € 45,00 Single supplement from € 37,00 pp. Single supplement from € 37,00 pp. Assisi / surroundings *** Hotels Assisi *** Hotels Hotels situated in S. Maria degli Angeli/Bastia Umbra o surroundings. Hotels situated in Assisi centre. BB HB 20.03-02.06 01.09-31.10 € 37,00 € 51,00 01.01-28.03 29.03-31.05 01.11-31.12 11.08-31.10 01.06-30.06 01.07-10.08 € 28,00 € 35,50 € 31,70 € 29,60 € 31,70 € 40,30 € 36,00 € 34,00 Single supplement from € 18,00 pp. BB HB 01.01-28.02 01.11-31.12 € 27,00 € 37,40 01.03-31.10 € 32,10 € 42,80 Supplemento singola da € 25,00 pp. San Giovanni Rotondo *** Hotels San Giovanni Rotondo **** Hotels Hotels situated in a quiet area from which you can easily reach Padre Pio’s Sanctuary on foot. Hotels situated in a strategic position, close to the new Church of Padre Pio, the Sanctuary and the old Church. BB HB 01.01-31.12 BB HB € 27,00 € 34,00 01.01-28.02 € 31,00 € 37,00 01.03-31.10 € 36,00 € 43,00 Single supplement from € 39,50 pp. Single supplement from € 21,00 pp. Lourdes *** Hotels Lourdes *** superior Hotels Hotels situated close to the Sanctuaries. Hotels situated on the Gave River. HB FB 01.04-30.06 € 35,50 € 39,50 01.07-14.10 € 37,50 € 41,00 HB FB 01.03-30.04 02.06-30.06 € 36,70 € 40,80 01.05-01.06 01.07-10.08 € 38,90 € 43,00 Single supplement from € 29,50 pp. Single supplement from € 20,00 pp. 11.08-06.10 € 42,30 € 46,40 Santiago de Compostela *** Hotels Fatima *** Hotel Hotels situated in the city centre. Good hotel situated in a central location, not far from the Sanctuary. HB FB 01.01-24.03 01.11-31.12 € 30,00 € 39,00 25.03-31.10 € 40,00 € 50,60 Single supplement from € 16,00 pp. HB FB 01.01-31.03 € 25,60 € 33,00 01.04-30.04 01.06-31.07 € 32,00 € 42,00 01.05-31.05 01.08-31.10 € 35,60 € 45,00 Single suppl. from € 21,00 pp. Weekend suppl. from € 3,00 Krakow *** Hotel Medjugorje Hotels/Pensions Modern hotel in a semicentral location. In Medjugorje an official hotel classification doesn’t exist. Groups are accommodated in simple hotels and/or family run pensions. HB FB 01.01-31.03 € 43,00 € 57,20 01.04-31.10 € 46,50 € 60,70 Single supplement from € 24,00 pp. HB FB 01.01-31.12 € 29,50 € 36,70 Single supplement from € 16,00 pp. [email protected] 15 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION 1) BOOKING TERMS The reservations, which will be accepted up to complete booking out of our availability, will be considered valid only after having received a written confirmation from the client and an advanced deposit of 30% of the total amount. The balance will have to be settled 14 days prior to the groupʼs arrival. For late bookings, made within 30 days of the arrival date, full payment is requested upon confirmation. 2) RATES - All prices are expressed in Euro - The rates are net per person and include VAT - The rates do not include the tourist tax requested in various Italian cities. Please check carefully or ask us in advance, if any of your travel destinations require payment of extra costs, i.e. taxes, on the spot. - In case of religious, national or bank holidays (Carnival, Easter, Ascension, Corpus Domini, etc.), as well during major trade fairs and/or special events, supplements could be applied and will be communicated by Titan Travel in the given offer - The prices include 1 free of charge, in double room for adult groups or in multi-bedded rooms for student groups, every 25 paying participants - he prices do not include beverages, tourist tax, personal extras, tips, coach services, excursions of any sort - The prices are valid for groups composed of minimum 20 paying participants - In case of one-night stays, a supplement which can vary from € 1,50 to € 3,00 per person will be charged - The coach rates are subject to short-term changes, due to eventual increase of fuel costs. The city taxes/check-points are not included in the bus prices and will be quoted each time according to the program. - The rates are confidential and only for Travel Agencies/Tour Operators. We reserve the right to eventually change rates, without prior notice. 3) ACCOMMODATION Student groups will be accommodated in multiple-bedded rooms (max 5 beds) while double and single rooms will be provided to accompanying persons if available and booked in advance, with the due supplement. Adult groups will be accommodated in double/twin rooms and single rooms (with due supplement). Any changes of the room breakdown upon arrival of the group will not be possible without the authorization of Titan Travel. 4) MEALS Menu 1 = Pasta dish, main course (meat or fish) with side-dish, dessert or fruit Menu 2 = starter/antipasto, pasta dish, main course (meat or fish) with side-dish, dessert or fruit Menu 3 = starter/antipasto, 2 x pasta dishes, main course (meat or fish) with side-dish, dessert Beverages during meals are never included. They can be added with a supplement, to be communicated upon request. 5) HOTEL DEPOSIT During the stay of student groups some hotels require a deposit to caution themselves against any risks of damage to the hotel. 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