2016 International Eucharistic Congress

CEBU, Philippines
International Eucharistic Congress
January 20th - February 1st, 2016
13 days / 11 nights
+ Optional Post-Tour
Accompanied by Mgr Luc Cyr
Congress Program – 13 Days / 11 Nights
Day 1 I January 20th
MONTREAL (or TORONTO) - CEBU
International flight between Montreal (or Toronto) and Cebu (flight with Korean Airlines or equivalent).
Day 2 I January 21st
CEBU
Arrival at the Cebu airport. Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Installation in the rooms. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3
CEBU
Day at leisure on the island of Mactan to shop and / or enjoy the beach.
Optional excursion: $
 Communitary experience on the island of Olango Day with lunch included. Enjoy
a unique break on the Olango Island that offers the best! Visit a fishing village,
coconut wine producers and shellfish harvesters to learn about the customs and
traditions. Swimming and snorkeling in a marine sanctuary teeming corals and
reef fish. Enjoy a picnic lunch prepared by the women of the village.
Circuit post-congrès – 5 J / 4 N
 South of Cebu Sanctuary: Day with lunch included. Enjoy a day in the south of
Cebu to visit colorful markets and churches. En route, visit the Theotokos Shrine
which houses a giant statue of Our Lady of the Family. Then the Church of Carcar
dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. Stop at Carcar City, with its blend of
Spanish architecture. Continue to the churches of Sibonga, Notre Dame Lindogon,
known for the many miracles of Our Lady and the most visited pilgrimage church
today. By late afternoon, stop in Argao famous for its church "St. Michael the Archangel" old of 400 years.
Day 4
CEBU
Day off to relax. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5
CEBU
After breakfast, departure for the discovery of the twin cities of Cebu and Mactan, the two most important sites in the religious history
of the Philippines. Trace back the first adventurers in Cebu with the visit of Taoist Temple in Beverly Hills, Magellan's Cross, Fort San
Pedro. The tour also takes us to the Minor Basilica of the Holy Child, the most sacred and oldest church in the Philippines. It contains an
image of the infant Jesus, brought by Magellan in the 16th century. It is an impressive monument, the most striking face of Christian
fervor of the Filipino people. Mass on site. At the heart of the Archdiocese of Cebu, enter the Metropolitan Cathedral, which houses the
religious museum and the modern church dedicated to San Pedro Calungsod, a young visayen martyr who was canonized in 2012. From
there, continue our visit to the Mactan Island also called Lapu Lapu island, to
discover Mactan’s Shrine located at the very place where Magellan was
mortally wounded on April 27th, 1521. At around 16:00, Opening Ceremony
of the 51th International Eucharistic Congress by the Papal Legate. Dinner
and overnight.
Day 6 to Day 11
CEBU
Every day, after breakfast at the hotel, transfer (by foot or by shuttle) to the
Congress. Participation at the daily prayer, catechesis, testimonials, Masses
and conferences. By late afternoon, return to hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 12
CEBU
Around 10:00 am, Closing Ceremony of the 51th International Eucharistic
Congress by the Papal Legate. In early afternoon, coach transfer to your
beach hotel on Mactan Island. Rest of the day at your leisure. Dinner and
overnight.
Day 13
Coach transfer to the Cebu airport. Return flight to Montreal (or Toronto).
CEBU - TORONTO
Post-Congress Tour - 5 Days / 4
NightsNights
Day 1 I Tuesday February 2nd
This morning departure by speed ferry to the island of Bohol in the
Visayas province. Bohol is one of the most visited islands in the
Philippines. It can claim to have ones of the most breathtaking sites,
white sand beaches and ubiquitous nature. Admire the Chocolate Hills,
natural mounds that turn brown during the dry season. The 1,200 hills
are recognized as local heritage site. Watch the tarsier, the smallest
marsupial in the world, who lives only in Bohol, known locally as the
Mamag. Enjoy the Pangalo beach in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 I Wednesday February 3rd
Continue exploring the island of Bohol, cross the artificial forest of
Bilar, a densely populated stretch of mahogany trees. Stop at the
Baclayon Church, the oldest church, built with local stone and enjoy a
cruise in a flat boat on the Loboc River were a lunch buffet will be
served. Back in Pangalo in the afternoon to relax at the beach.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 3 I Thursday February 4th
This morning, flight to Manila, capital of the Philippines. Guided tour
of Intramuros Manila, a walled city that was the heart of the Spanish
and American colonial governments. After being reduced to rubble
during the Second World War, reconstructions began during the
1950s. Stop at the Manila Cathedral and the San Agustin Church. Then,
the Rizal Park, an iconic park that was the site of many public
executions during the Spanish era, including those of three Filipino
priests and of the national hero, Jose Rizal. Here, a marble monument
was erected in honor of Rizal. This historic sanctuary marks the
kilometer zero of the Philippines. Nearby, the famous Fort Santiago that
housed in the 17th century the headquarters of the Spanish
government.
Dinner and overnight in Manila.
Day 4 I Friday February 5th
Full day excursion planned towards the picturesque town of Tagaytay.
At 1,000 meters above sea level, it offers spectacular views of the lake
and the Taal volcano, a lake in a volcano within a lake within a volcano.
On your way to Tagaytay, visit the church of San José Las Pinas to see
the famous Bamboo Organ built in the 19th century by the Spanish
priest Diego Cera. Depending on the schedule, stop at a coffee or
pineapple plantation to taste the production or purchase souvenirs in
one of the many boutiques offering carved wood home furnishings.
Dinner and overnight in Tagaytay.
Day 5 I Saturday February 6th
This morning, meet with the Focolare community and its pilot-city of
Tagaytay. Community lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to Manila for
your flight back to Montreal (or Toronto).
General Information
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS OF CEBU
The 51th International Eucharistic Congress theme is' Christ among you! The hope of glory '(Col 1:27).
Located in the heart of the Philippine archipelago, in the region of Central Visayas, Cebu territory was joined by explorer Ferdinand
Magellan in 1521. According to the story of Pigafetta, Magellan was warmly welcomed by the native King Humabon which converts
to Christianity shortly after the queen, and four hundred of their subjects. To
commemorate the event, Magellan gave to the Queen Juana a small statue of
the Child Jesus (Santo Nino) and raised a cross on the site of the conversion. The
faithful celebrating the Santo Nino the third Sunday of January (Congress period)
with a grand procession representing the main event in the region.
The reasons for choosing Cebu had been indicated by the Bishops' Conference
of the Philippines: deepening the Eucharist devotion, to strengthen the
missionary commitment and launch the celebrations for the anniversary of the
evangelization of the Philippines (1521-2021). Taken from the Letter of St. Paul
to the Colossians, the theme of the congress wants to give impetus to the
historical path of Christians by depositing a seed of living hope in the daily
commitment to his duties and stimulating joint responsibility for today’s land
and history. The theme of hope will be linked to the announcement of God's gift to young people, which Asia is so rich of, and the
commitment to the crowds of poor of this continent. Indeed, those who participate in the Eucharist not only assume the
commitment to transform their own lives but also to transform the world according to the Gospel.
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TRIP
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ALL dinners are included within your package.
Excursions mainly focused on the Catholic fervor of the Filipinos, on the historic evangelization of the country.
A 3 star hotel located near the IEC during the Congress (15 min of slow walking). In addition, a shuttle bus will be available
every day to get to the Congress. Beach Hotels result in long transfers (between 45 min and 1:30) depending on the
intensity of traffic.
A 3-star hotel by the beach after the Congress (Mactan Resort) to enjoy the sand and the ocean.
Spiritours ACCOMPAGNEMENT for the whole duration of the trip (including post-congress extension)
Local assistance 24h / 24h
YOUR ACCOMODATION: QUEST HOTEL, CEBU
Located in the business district, close to shops and tourist attractions, Quest Hotel is a 3 star hotel with 427 comfortable rooms,
a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and a gym. Your luxurious room is equipped with a mini bar, a full bathroom with hair dryer,
cable TV, safe deposit box, a kettle for tea / coffee and WIFI access.
General Information
CONGRESS PACKAGE
Early bird price:
4 090 $ for registrations before July 21st, 2015 (rebate of 100$)
Quebec licensee
Regular price : 4 190 $ for registrations after July 21st, 2015
Single room supplement : + 860 $
The Congress package includes: round trip flight Toronto / Cebu on Korean Airlines (or equivalent), airport / hotel transfers, 11
nights’ accommodation (9 nights at Quest Hotel Cebu - Mactan Resort 2 nights), 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches 11 dinners (total of 28
meals), the day tour 'Churches and Shrines Cebu-Mactan' 'including transportation and English speaking local guide, the registration
fee for the International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu and the closing ceremony, the shuttle hotel / Congress for 7 days, Spiritours
escort for the entire trip, all taxes (including airport taxes and fees of the compensation fund of the OPC).
Price based on minimum 30 participants.
OPTIONAL TOUR ON February 1st, 2015
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Community Experiment on Olango Island: + $ 140 / person
South of Cebu’s Sanctuary : + 125 $ / person
The price includes coach transportation, services of an English speaking local guide, visits and lunch (includes 1 bottle of water) and
all taxes (including taxes of the compensation of the OPC). Price based on minimum 30 participants
EXTENSION: POST-CONFERENCE TOUR (OPTIONAL)
1320 $ / person
Single room supplement: + 325 $ / person
Double occupancy rate: +
The post-conference tour includes: coach transportation, ferries, services of a professional tour guide for the post-conference tour,
4 nights 3-star hotel accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches (including 1 Community lunch), 4 night dinners, a dinner cruise on the
Loboc River (total of 12 meals), all visits mentioned in the itinerary and the sites entrances fees, all taxes (including airport taxes and
fees of the compensation fund for OPC). Price based on a minimum of 15 participants.
Registration deadline: October 10th, 2015. After this date it still will be possible to register, but we won’t be able to guarantee the
availability.
To register: Please fill out the registration form and send it out with a first deposit of 800$ to the order of Spiritours:
Please register as soon as possible as places are limited. A travel insurance is highly recommended, and needs to be paid together
with the deposit.
Number of participants : minimum : 30 persons - maximum : 50 persons
Required Documentation: For Canadian Citizens, a valid Canadian passport is required, valid for at least 6 months after the date of
return to Canada.
For more information please contact:
Lynda Savard
Tel : (514) 374-7965 / 1-866-331 7965, ext 208
[email protected]
Laurence Maurin
(514) 374-7965 / 1-866-331-7965, ext 207
[email protected]
General Terms & Conditions
Reservations & Payments
A deposit of $800.00 CAD is required along with your signed registration form. Include an additional amount equal to travel insurance, if required.
Money orders, credit cards (except for American Express) and personal cheques (Canada only) are payable to Spiritours. The balance is due no
less than 90 days before departure (unless specified differently in the itinerary). The tour operator reserves the right to cancel your booking if
payments are late. The following cancellation charges will apply.
Cancellation Charges
If you have to cancel, please notify us immediately. Cancellation penalty charges will apply based on the date the tour operator receives notice of
cancellation as follows:
Up to 90 days prior to departure: $800.
Less than 90 days prior to departure: 100% Non-refundable
Changes:
Up to $300 fee for any change of the passenger’s name. Less than 60 days prior to departure, any change will be considered as a cancellation and
the fees mentioned above will apply. Spiritours reserves the right to cancel a tour if the minimum number of participants is not reached by the
deadline or to change the dates if deemed necessary. In case of a cancellation called by Spiritours, the full amount paid for the tour will be
reimbursed and this will represent the final settlement towards the client. Spiritours will not be required to intervene when a problems occurs
between the authorities of a country and a member of the group if he would not comply with the laws, customs, rules and traditions of the host
country.
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We suggest that you take a trip cancellation or interruption insurance in case of sickness, hospitalization, death of the covered person or person’s
family members, disaster (fire, flood, etc.), loss of employment or any other major reasons. The cost for the insurance is non-refundable. It is the
client’s responsibility to read and understand the conditions, policies, and exclusions of the aforementioned insurance.
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guide or the Hotel Manager so that the appropriate steps are taken.
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travel agents ($ 1.00 per $ 1,000). Costs are dependent on fuel price, rates of exchange, taxation and other factors. Should these costs increase, the
Tour Operator reserves the right to increase the price up to 30 days prior to departure, according to the law.
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due to a transportation company. Spiritours can’t be held liable for any damage suffered by the traveler for illness, injury, loss, inconvenience or
anxiety. Spiritours also disclaims any liability for any damage resulting from a governmental act, political unrest, strikes, incidental acts. Spiritours
will not reimburse any amount to the participants due to a premature return or any unused services. Spiritours’ responsibility for a failure to
provide a service or benefit described in this document is limited to the cost of such service or benefit.
Compliance
The client waives any claim against the Tour Operator for loss, damages or injury for any reason or by any result of the rendering of any of the
services included. The client agrees to comply with any reasonable instructions issued by the Tour Operator or its representative relating to the tour.
In the case a passenger has a detrimental behavior towards other passengers or the suppliers and who persists in his behavior despite a formal
notice from the supplier or one of his representatives, the passenger will be expelled from the group and will have to assume all extra fees related
to his behavior such as lodging, food and transportation. The traveler is responsible to get the information on entry requirements of the country he
plans to visit, take the necessary steps to obtain the required documents and pay the corresponding fees. In the event that the passenger does not
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Registration Form
(9557)
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 CONGRESS PROGRAM – OPTION #1
(13 days & 11 nights)
 Room for 2 persons: $4 090 / pers.
 Suppl. single room: $ 860 / pers.
Name of 2nd person in the room :
 POST-CONGRESS TOUR - OPTION #2
(5 days & 4 nights)
 Room for 2 persons: + $ 1 320 / pers.
 Suppl. single room: + $ 325 / pers.
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 I would like to share a room with a person from
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