Andy Cooney Pilgrimage to Medjugorje Oct 2016 Itinerary

JOIN ANDY COONEY ON A
pilgrimage to Medjugorje OCTOBER 18 - OCTOBER 26, 2016 | 9 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
TRANSPORT & ACCOMMODATION
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Round trip airfare from New York to Dubrovnik via Dublin with Aer Lingus
Transfer on arrival from Dubrovnik Airport to Medjugorje with English speaking guide assistance throughout
7 nights accommodation in a modern pansion/guesthouse in Medjugorje with private facilities
Breakfast and evening meal served each day in Medjugorje; wine with dinner
Transfer from Medjugorje to Dubrovnik Airport for return flight to New York via Dublin
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$1,899
per person
sharing
LAND ONLY*:
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$949
per person sharing
*Excludes airfare
TOURS & RELIGIOUS PROGRAMME
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FULL PACKAGE:
Full religious programme organised by Joe Walsh Tours
Full services of professional Joe Walsh Tours guides & representatives led by Philip Ryan
Guided visit of Apparition Hill (Podbrdo) and Cross Mountain (Krizevac)
Meetings with the Visionaries (subject to availability on days of pilgrimage)
Organised talks with local Franciscan priests
Guided visit of Blue Cross
Guided visit to the Cennacolo Community
Candle light procession and Mysteries of Light on Tuesday evening
Daily programme of prayer every evening beginning with the Rosary, followed by Holy Mass, healing
prayers and the Glorious Mysteries
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on two evenings in the week
Price per person sharing twin/treble rooms with private facilities
Airport taxes, charges, government levies and fuel surcharge are included in the price
Passengers are entitled to check in one standard piece of luggage subject to airline’s conditions
Sightseeing and admission fees included as per itinerary
Porterage at guesthouses in Medjugorje and at airports is included
OPTIONAL
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Travel insurance is charged $ 169 per person
Extended cancellation protection plan is available at the cost of $ 299 per person
BOOKING PROCEDURE
To book or for more information, please call Mill Pond Music Corporation 516 798 3014.
Please note that no booking is definite until we have received a completed booking form and a nonrefundable deposit of $300.
TOUR OPERATOR: Joe Walsh Tours | www.joewalshtours.ie | info@joewalshtours.ie
NEW YORK: 347 389 1528 | DUBLIN: +353 1 241 0800
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DETAILED ITINERARY
A detailed pilgrimage programme will be confirmed by
our team of guides upon arrival in Medjugorje.
Here you will find an idea of what to expect of your pilgrimage.
However, please be aware that the actual itinerary may vary
depending on weather, and which visionaries and priests are
in Medjugorje at the time of your pilgrimage.
18 October | Depart USA
Depart New York JFK to Dubrovnik via Dublin.
17:30 Depart New York JFK with Aer Lingus to to Dublin. 05:10* Arrive Dublin and connect on the
flight to Dubrovnik.
07:30* Depart connecting flight to Dubrovnik.
11:45* Arrive Dubrovnik (*19 October).
19 October | Arrive in Medjugorje
Arrive in Dubrovnik at 11:45 am. Upon arrival you will be
met by the resident English speaking Joe Walsh Tours
team of representatives and transferred to Medjugorje by
coach. Enjoy a free afternoon to rest after your flight or
get acquainted with the town of Medjugorje. Dinner at your
guesthouse.
Overnight: Modern pansion/guesthouse in Medjugorje
21 October | Visionary and Hill of the Apparitions
This morning after breakfast we have a meeting with one of
the Visionaries, followed by Mass and a talk from one of the
local Franciscan priests. In the afternoon we will climb the Hill
of the Apparitions (Podbrdo) for a time of prayer. After dinner
the evening programme begins, same as the night before,
with the Rosary.
Overnight: Modern pansion/guesthouse in Medjugorje
22 October | Mount Krizevac
Breakfast at the guesthouse. Today we will take part in a
climb of Mount Krizevac (Cross Mountain) to follow the ‘Way
of the Cross’. After your dinner at the guesthouse, the evening
programme continues as before.
Overnight: Modern pansion/guesthouse in Medjugorje
23 October | Visionary and Cennacolo
After your breakfast attend a Morning Mass followed by
meeting with one of the Visionaries. This afternoon we will
visit Cennacolo, a community for recovering alcoholics and
drug addicts. After your dinner the evening programme
continues as before.
Overnight: Modern pansion/guesthouse in Medjugorje
24 October | Oasis of Peace
After your breakfast, attend a morning meeting in the
Community of the Oasis of Peace followed by a Mass. You
will have the option to take an afternoon trip to a Franciscan
Monastery in Humac or to Studenci, the Shrine of the Sacred
20 October | Medjugorje
Heart, at an extra charge payable locally. After dinner, the
Enjoy breakfast at your guesthouse. Attend a Morning evening programme continues as before.
Mass, followed by an introductory talk and tour of the Shrine. Overnight: Modern pansion/guesthouse in Medjugorje
DIinner is served at your guesthouse. We will then attend
25 October | Visionary and Blue Cross
the Evening Rosary in the Parish Church, followed by parish
Today after breakfast there is an early morning meeting with
Mass in Croatian, blessings, prayers for healing and the
one of the Visionaries, followed by an afternoon walk through
Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. The Apparition takes place
the vineyards to the Blue Cross, a place of many Apparitions
nightly at 6:40 pm, which is usually marked with a short
of Our Lady. After your dinner, the evening programme
silence. Simultaneous translation is now provided by the
continues as before.
Parish Office. Please bring a small radio with headphones.
Overnight: Modern pansion/guesthouse in Medjugorje
Overnight: Modern pansion/guesthouse in Medjugorje
TOUR OPERATOR: Joe Walsh Tours | www.joewalshtours.ie | info@joewalshtours.ie
NEW YORK: 347 389 1528 | DUBLIN: +353 1 241 0800
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26 October | Return to USA
Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for return flight to New York
JFK via Dublin.
12:30 Depart Dubrovnik with Aer Lingus
15:00 Arrive Dublin and connect on the
flight to New York JFK.
16:15 Depart Dublin.
18:45 Arrive New York JFK.
Practical Tips
• Please make sure that you have a valid Passport with you
for your journey. This needs to be kept on your person at
all times. Do not pack this away in your main luggage, as
you will need it at the border en route to Medjugorje.
• Please check your ticket for the luggage allowance as
this varies depending on the airline. Airlines are quite
strict and may charge for any luggage over and above
this weight. Please note that wheelchairs are not included
*Note: The above is a proposed programme and may be subject to change.
in this.
• Croatia Airlines do not serve food on their aircraft so
Our guides and Representatives
please bring a snack with you for the flight. Aer Lingus
have food for purchase on the aircraft.
• Please note that a round two pin-plug adaptor is required
to use with your hairdryers, phone chargers etc. whilst in
Medjugorje.
• When packing please do not forget to bring layers
of clothing as the weather in Medjugorje can be
changeable: Light rain jacket | Comfortable climbing
shoes | Hat | Insect repellent | Sun creams | Walking
stick if necessary | Comfortable pair of walking shoes | Jumper or fleece for the night time as it can get cool. If
you do have any special dietary requirements, please
bring your own breads, cereals etc. with you, as they
Philip Ryan is our senior representative in Medjugorje.
can prove difficult to obtain in Medjugorje. Please make
Philip has spent over twenty-five years living and working in
the houses aware of your needs the following morning
Medjugorje, getting to know the place and the pilgrims. Along
after arrival.
with our dedicated team of office managers, expert guides and
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A small portable radio and earphones will be required for
pilgrimage representatives Mario, Milkica, Ana and Claudia,
Philip looks forward to welcoming you to this special place of
the translation of the evening programme in Medjugorje.
peace and serenity and is always on hand to make sure your
• A small torch will be useful for early morning or late
pilgrimage experience is a special one.
evening walks.
USEFUL INFORMATION
The Church of St. James is located in the heart of the Sanctuary (Holy Mass, Adoration, Veneration). Within the grounds of the church
you will find the following buildings and services:
»» Information Centre – providing information on the daily
programme and all aspects of Medjugorje
»» Outside Altar/White Dome – used in the summer for
Holy Mass and church ceremonies
»» Queen of Peace Statue – a white marble statue in front
of the church
»» Conference Hall – used for meetings with the visionaries
and local Franciscans
»» Confessionals – on the left of the church, confessions
heard daily from 6:00 pm
»» Statue of St. Leopold Mandić – statue of the patron
saint of confession, located beside the confessionals
»» Adoration Chapel – silent exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament daily from 1:00 pm till 6:00 pm
»» Prayer Park – beside the church on the right, candles
may only be lit here and nowhere else in Medjugorje
»» Mysteries of Light – located behind the church, mosaics
line the pathway that leads to the Statue of Risen Jesus
»» Statue of Risen Jesus – located behind the church with
the Stations of the Cross, a place for silent prayer
»» Cemetery and Fr. Slavko’s grave – a place of quiet
prayer, located just beyond Statue of Risen Jesus
»» Medical Centre – providing first aid treatment for all
pilgrims
»» Water fountains – located in front of the church, this
water is for drinking and is not blessed water
»» Public Toilets – located to the right of the church, look for
‘WC’ signs
»» Pilgrim Rest & Picnic Area – on the right of the church,
benches with canopied rest area
»» Book & Souvenir Shop – located beside the Parish
Office
»» Parish Office – offerings for all masses are received here
(go up the steps – office on the left)
TOUR OPERATOR: Joe Walsh Tours | www.joewalshtours.ie | info@joewalshtours.ie
NEW YORK: 347 389 1528 | DUBLIN: +353 1 241 0800
FOLLOW:
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booking terms & conditions
INSURANCE:
We strongly recommend that all passengers secure travel insurance cover prior to the start of their trip. If
you require travel insurance, this can be offered at the rate of $ 169 per person. Please note that our travel
insurance, if required, must be contracted and paid for at the time of booking.
extended cancellation protection plan:
This is available and allows pilgrims to cancel the trip up to 48 hours before departure and receive a full
refund, excluding the travel insurance premium and the extended cancellation protection, provided the reason
for cancellation is not covered by travel insurance. This waiver may only be purchased combined with travel
insurance and both need to be paid along with the deposit at the time of booking.
HOTELS:
We have made arrangements to reserve the best accommodation available in Medjugorje. Please note the
price is based on sharing twin or treble rooms with private facilities.
SINGLE ROOMS:
These are very limited and subject to availability at a supplementary charge of $199 for the duration of the trip.
Your kind cooperation in agreeing to share a twin or treble room, if at all possible, will be much appreciated.
SPECIAL REQUESTS:
These must be made in writing in the attached booking form. They will be carefully noted and all parties involved
will be notified accordingly. We will do our best to meet such requests. However, these cannot be guaranteed
until confirmed by the relevant parties.
FLIGHTS:
The package is based on flying Aer Lingus economy class from New York JFK to Dubrovnik via Dublin and
returning from Dubrovnik to New York JFK via Dublin. All passengers are entitled to check in one standard piece
of luggage subject to airline's conditions. PASSPORT:
US passport holders do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days in Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Every person travelling must have a valid up-to-date passport. If you already have a passport, please check now
that it will be valid for travel until October 26, 2016. You may wish to check the most up to date visa information
by contacting the embassies of countries you will be visiting directly.
BALANCE OF FARE:
This is due June 20, 2016. Joe Walsh Tours shall be entitled, at its discretion, to treat as cancelled any booking
in respect of which the balance of fare shall not have been remitted by the due date.
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Full information, flight tickets and any other relevant documentation will be sent to you within 14 days prior to
the departure date. Our specialist representatives will be available at all times to render assistance.
SPENDING MONEY:
The Bosnian Convertible Marka is the official currency in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Foreign exchange bureaux
and ATMs are widely available. The Euro is widely accepted, although change is given in local currency.
PASSENGERS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY:
Passengers with reduced mobility are advised to notify Joe Walsh Tours at the time of booking in order to ensure
that special assistance is requested at airports.
not included:
Lunches, tips to your guides and drivers as well as any items or expenses of personal nature.