+ FOOD AND WINE TOUR + FR LEO PATALINGHUG = TRIP OF A

CATHOLICMATCH INSTITUTE’S
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Ital
+ FOOD AND WINE TOUR
+ FR LEO PATALINGHUG
= TRIP OF A LIFETIME!
• DAILY MASS
AND COOKING DEMO WITH FR. LEO!
• PAPAL AUDIENCE!
• WINE TASTING IN
THREE INCREDIBLE WINE REGIONS!
• EXPLORE THE MAGNIFICENT SITES OF
ROME, ASSISI, FLORENCE AND MORE!
Reservations and travel provided by Select International Tours • (800) 842-4842
JOIN US OCTOBER 6-16, 2016
Visit: www.CatholicMatch.com/FrLeo to learn more
$3,295.00 US
Per person
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE
RATE INCLUDES:
• Accommodations in first class hotels for 9 nights
(near the Vatican in Rome and near upper town in Assisi)
• Papal Audience with the Holy Father
• 9 hot buffet breakfasts
• 6 dinners including 4 restaurant dinners with
choices of beverages including wine and 2 hotel dinners
• One lunch with wine
ITINERARY /
REGISTRATION FORM
A Taste of Italy
with Fr. Leo Patalinghug!
11 days October 06-October 16, 2016
Visiting Rome, Assisi, Florence,
Siena, Tuscanny, and more
• Wine tasting in Tuscany
• Private Air-conditioned bus
• Private English speaking tour manager
• Walking through the four Holy Doors in Rome
• Cooking demonstration with Fr. Leo
• All admission charges as per the itinerary
DAY 1: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH - DEPART USA
(NEWARK, NJ OR JFK, NYC AIRPORTS)
We depart on an overnight flight to Rome, Italy with dinner and breakfast
served on the plane.
• Baggage handling for one suitcase per person only
included at the hotels
DAY 2: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH - ROME TO ASSISI
• Parking fees for buses
Upon arrival in Rome, we pick up our luggage and board the private bus
waiting to take us to Assisi. Our local tour host will be with us during the
entire trip. En route we stop for a lunch break. We arrive in Assisi, settle
into the hotel and have time to freshen up before the evening Mass at St.
Mary of the Angels followed by a special Welcome Dinner at a local
restaurant. Overnight in Assisi.
(Special dinner with wine)
• Local hotel taxes
• Select International Tours Travel Portfolio
• Daily Mass arrangements with Fr. Leo
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
• Airfare not included but special group rate estimated at
$1000 available from JFK airport in NYC
• Air ad-ons are available from most major air-ports upon
request
• Personal expenses
• Beverages are not included unless specified
• Trip cancellation and medical insurance, any items not
specifically mentioned in the listed inclusions
• Gratuities for the guide(s), driver and hotel staff
• Church donations
• Airline baggage charges
FOR MORE INFORMATION
OR TO RESERVE, CONTACT:
Susan Prendergast
at Select International Tours
(800) 842-4842, Fax: (908) 237-9263,
[email protected] www.selectinternationaltours.com
DAY 3: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH - ASSISI: THE CITY OF
BIRDS AND SILENCE
Our morning starts with a visit to the papal basilica of St Francis of Assisi
followed by Mass at one of the chapels in the Basilica. Enjoy a walking city
tour of Assisi marveling at the beautiful sites and the ambiance of this
lovely hilltop town. Visit the Church of St. Clare to see her tomb and the
San Damiano to see the Cross which spoke to St. Francis. Also visit San
Rufino Church where St. Francis and St. Clare were baptized and the
gallery of John Paul II. In the afternoon you have time to explore the art
and the architecture of Assisi independently. Overnight in Assisi
(B. Dinner at the hotel)
DAY 4: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH - ROMANTIC TUSCANY
AND SIENA
Early departure from the Umbrian town of Assisi to the Tuscan town of
Siena. Upon arrival in Siena we celebrate a private Mass at Saint Francis
Basilica in Siena, site of the Eucharistic Miracle. We explore the Basilica of
St. Domenico, site of the relic of St. Catherine of Siena. See the famous
Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful squares in all of Italy, where
the famous Palio horse races take place and stop at the local wine
museum. We depart for our hotel located in the heart of Tuscany where
we enjoy dinner by the pool. Overnight in Tuscany.
(B. Special dinner with wine)
DAY 5: MONDAY, OCTOBER 10TH - RENAISSANCE FLORENCE AND THE WALLED CITY OF SAN GIMIGNANO
This morning depart for the Renaissance city of Florence. We visit San Lorenzo food market where the entire city shops before Mass at
Santa Maria Novella. We meander through the streets of Florence stopping to see the Duomo (Cathedral of St. Mary of the Flowers)
outside view, Baptistry Doors, Signoria Square (the “open-air museum”) and Santa Croce with the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and
Rossini. The last stop will be the Academia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s world famous statue of David. In the afternoon enjoy leisure time
to shop for gold on the Ponte Vecchio Bridge or visit the Uffizi Gallery. Dinner tonight is in the beautiful square in the small castle town of
San Gimignano. Return to your hotel in Tuscany for an overnight. (B. Special dinner with wine.)
DAY 6: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH - ORVIETO EXPLORATION WITH LUNCH AND A WINE TASTING
This morning depart for Orvieto. En route we stop at a local farm to experience their way of life and see how they produce cheese and olive
oil. Celebrate Mass at the Duomo of Orvieto which has one of the most beautiful facades in all of Italy. After Mass take a guided tour to see
the church and learn about the Eucharistic Miracle of Corpus Christi. Also see the famous cycle of frescoes by Signorelli that inspired
Michelangelo. Enjoy a late lunch in a wonderful local restaurant where we taste the famous wine from this region called Orvieto Classico
before stopping at a local store to shop for pottery. Depart for Rome late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Rome
(B. Lunch with wine. Dinner at the hotel)
DAY 7: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 TH - PAPAL AUDIENCE - CHRISTIAN ROME - PLENARY INDULGENCE FOR
THE HOLY YEAR OF MERCY
Early this morning we make our way to the Vatican Square to attend the weekly Papal Audience. (pending the Holy Father’s schedule).
Following time to shop for religious articles and lunch on your own we take a Christian Rome Tour, including St. Mary Major and St. John
in Lateran, which is the official Cathedral of Rome. Then see the Holy Steps climbed by Christ in Jerusalem. By special Papal proclamation,
walk through the Holy Doors which will be open at the four major basilicas in Rome for the Holy Year of Mercy, one may receive Plenary
Indulgence. Overnight in Rome. (B. Tonight we enjoy a casual pizza and pasta dinner at a local restaurant with wine)
DAY 8: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 TH - ST. PETER’S BASILICA – OPTIONAL VATICAN MUSEUM
- EVENING WALKING TOUR OF ROMAN LANDMARKS
This morning, celebrate Mass at the altar of the Tomb of St. Peter at St. Peter’s Basilica (subject to confirmation). Following Mass, enjoy a
guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. Rest of the day is at leisure to take an optional Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel tour or to visit
other famous Roman sites. Afternoon at leisure to explore Rome on your own. This evening your tour escort will lead a walking tour to
see the famous Roman landmarks of the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Overnight in Rome. (B. Dinner at leisure.)
DAY 9: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH - DAY AT LEISURE TO EXPLORE ROME
Today is your day at leisure to explore the city on your own, take an optional full day excursion to Pompeii or choose to take an optional
walking tour visiting the churches of Rome with Fr. Leo. You may also choose an optional tour exploring Ancient Rome which includes the
Coliseum (inside visit), Capitol Hill, the Vittorio Emmanuel Monument, Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. (Twenty or more participants
are required for optional tours) Overnight in Rome. (B. Dinner is at leisure.)
DAY 10: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH - THE WINE AND VILLAGES OF FRASCATI
This morning we visit the colorful food market Campo, then we depart for St. Paul Outside the Walls where we celebrate Mass and see the
nearby convent of Tre Fontane where St. Paul was beheaded. Our day ends with a scenic drive through the Frascati wine region outside of
Rome to enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Rome. (Special Farewell dinner with wine)
DAY 11: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH - RETURN TO USA
This morning following breakfast we are transferred to the airport for the flight home. (B)
A TASTE OF ITALY TOUR (WITH FR. LEO) – TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENT: A deposit of $500.00 per person, along with the registration form, optional insurance payment and copies of your
passport picture page are due by June 5, 2016. Final payment is due August 06, 2016. Incremental payment plan is available upon request. Please mail
all payments to Select International Tours, 85 Park Ave. Flemington, N.J. 08822 Att: Susan. Price is based on cash payments! Please issue all checks to
Select International Tours, Inc.
AIRLINE SEATING AND SPECIAL REQUESTS: We do not reserve specific seats with the airline. You may change your seat at the airport prior to departure.
Please let us know in writing any special dietary or travel requests you may need. Mileage program information can be added at airport prior to departure.
LAND ONLY COST: $3295.00 per person based on two people per room. Services begin and end at the hotel for land only passengers.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: If you are rooming by yourself a single room is available for an additional $595.00. Please specify if you would like a single room
or if you would like assistance with finding a roommate. All efforts will be made to pair up roommates, however this service is not gtd by SI.
BAGGAGE: Each participant is permitted to check (1) suitcase weighing no more than 50 lbs., and one small carry-on bag on the plane. Baggage fees
charged by airlines are not included. Please check the specific airline baggage fees on their website.
TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY: Up to 90 days prior to departure a reservation fee of $250.00 is withheld. 90-60 days $500.00 is withheld. Within 60 days
of departure all payments become non-refundable regardless of reason for cancellations. All cancellations must be in writing. Unused portions of the trip
are not refundable. We strongly urge you to purchase Trip Cancellation/Travel Insurance at an additional $196.00 per person for Deluxe Coverage or the
Cancel for Any Reason policy, which we recommend for $294.00 per person based on air and land rate of $3295.00. Additional details and policy
information can be found on our website at: www.selectinternationaltours.com.
PRICING: All prices are based on payment by cash or check. Prices are based on a minimum of 30 full paying travelers. Rate of exchange used at the time
of brochure printing was 1.20 USD to Euro and may be subject to change based on the rates in effect at the time of final invoice. Group air is available
upon request. We are happy to assist you with domestic flights.
RESPONSIBILITY: This travel program is sponsored by CatholicMatch, LLC CatholicMatch Insistute, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Grace Before Meals. All aspects
of the services and travel are provided by Select International Tours. The sponsors, provider, and/or any travel agency and supplier in connection with
services provided for this travel program are not responsible for any illness, injury, damage or loss to person or property, any delay, inconvenience or extra
costs incurred due to the delay or cancellations caused by weather or events beyond anyone’s control. Details of the program, hotels, airports and airlines
are subject to change based on events beyond the tour company’s control. All other terms and conditions are as per our website,
www.selectinternationaltours.com. Travel documents will be mailed out approximately 3 weeks before departure date.
REGISTRATION/CONSENT FORM: Taste of Italy Tour – October 6-16, 2016
Please complete this form and mail it to Select International Tours, along with your deposit,
insurance premium, and a copy of your passport picture page.
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number of passengers travelling in the group. I also confirm that I have read and agree with Select Interna-tional Tours & Cruises’ TERMS AND CONDITIONS,
located on their website: www.selectinternationaltours.com and as outlined above on this brochure. I will not dispute any forms of payment associated with
this trip. I also understand that Select International Tours & Cruises highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance and that the cancellation penalties
associated with this trip cannot be waived for any reason.
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