Blessed Pope John Paul II Blessed Pope John

Itinerary crafted especially for the Canonization of
Blessed Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John XXIII
7-Day Pilgrimage to Rome
April 25 – May 1, 2014
Rome  Vatican City
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Your pilgrimage includes:
Round-trip economy class transportation via Delta or Alitalia: New York/Rome/New York.
U.S. Departure tax; Customs User fee; Security and all Airport Departure taxes.
Meeting and assistance upon departure from your New York’s JFK International Airport.
Five (5) night’s accommodations in twin rooms with private facilities at hotels throughout.
Buffet breakfast daily plus two dinners as per attached itinerary.
Services of a Peter's Way Tour Manager upon arrival to departure in Italy.
Portage of one piece of luggage per person at hotels throughout.
Entrance fees to all sites as per attached itinerary.
All sightseeing, as per itinerary, in a private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach.
Services of professional, licensed, English-speaking guides.
Donations to churches used in programs; mass offerings will be taken during celebrations.
Special promotional brochures of your Tour printed free for your distribution.
Portfolio of travel documents for each participant, including a Peter's Way flight Packet.
Items not included in the package price:
Health, trip cancellation/interruption or baggage insurance. All strongly recommended. Peter’s
Way offers a comprehensive policy at additional cost.
Passport & visa costs, if any. US Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months subsequent
to return.
Items of a personal nature (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Meals not specified in the program.
Gratuities to the tour manager, guides and driver.
Items not specifically mentioned above.
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A special invitation to the families, friends and lay faithful
Blessed Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John XXIII
7-Day Pilgrimage to Rome
April 25 – May 1, 2014
Rome  Vatican City
We are holding confirmed seats via Delta Airlines from New York’s JFK International Airport:
Departure City
New York JFK
Rome FCO
Amsterdam
Arrival City
Rome FCO
Amsterdam
New York JFK
Airline/Flight
Delta Airlines #244
KLM # 1602
KLM #643
Departure Date/Time
April 25 - 8:05 pm
May 1 – 12:55 pm
May 1 – 5:50 pm
Arrival Date/Time
April 26 - 10:50 am
May 1 – 3:25 pm
May 1 – 7:55 pm
Pending space with Alitalia from New York’s JFK International Airport:
Departure City
New York JFK
Rome FCO
Arrival City
Rome FCO
New York JFK
Airline/Flight
Alitalia #609
Alitalia #608
Departure Date/Time
April 25 - 5:25 pm
May 1 –10:10am
"ITINERARY"
Day 1, April 25, Friday: Depart for Rome
Today:
Depart New York’s JFK International Airport via Delta Airlines or
Alitalia on your pilgrimage to Rome, Italy. Complimentary meals
and beverages will be served aloft.
(D)
Day 2, April 26, Saturday: Arrive Rome
Morning:
Afternoon:
Evening:
Arrive at Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, proceed through
Passport Control, claim your luggage, and a Peter's Way Tour
Manager will meet you upon your exit from Customs. Board your
comfortable motor coach and soon you will be on your way for an
orientation ride of the "Eternal City." Independent lunch.
Check-in at hotel in Rome. Balance of the day at leisure.
Welcome dinner and overnight at hotel in Rome.
(D)
Arrival Date/Time
April 26 - 8:00 am
May 1– 1:45pm
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Day 3, April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday: Canonization of Bl. Pope John Paul II and Bl.
Pope John XXIII - AM/Holy Mass at St. Peter's Square - PM/at leisure
Morning:
Afternoon:
Evening:
Breakfast at your hotel.
You will be transported to St. Peter's Square to attend Holy
Canonization of Bl. Pope John Paul II and Bl. John XXIII,
celebrated by his Holiness Pope Francis.
After Mass, attend the noon Papal Blessing in St. Peter's
Square.
Enjoy an independent lunch and the afternoon at leisure.
(Reception in honor of St. Pope John Paul II and St. Pope John XXIII
subject to confirmation).
Independent dinner.
Overnight at hotel in Rome.
(B)
Mass and the
Day 4, April 28, Monday: AM/Tour of Christian Rome – PM/Optional tour of the
Scavi
Morning:
Afternoon:
Evening:
Breakfast at your hotel.
This morning, visit the magnificent Basilica of St. Paul. The basilica was built by
Constantine in the 4th century on the site of St. Paul's tomb. After having been totally
destroyed by fire in 1823, it was rebuilt on the original basilican plan of early Christian
churches. Surrounding the nave are the medallions of each Pope, from Peter to Benedict
XVI. Continue your tour to the Cathedral of St. John Lateran, the first Christian church to
be consecrated. It was founded by the Emperor Constantine in the 4th century and was
home to the Popes for many years prior to the present Vatican residence. Next visit the
Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four major Basilicas built by Pope Sixtus III (AD 432440). View the impressive interior with its remarkable mosaics in the nave depicting
scenes from the Old Testament. View relics of Jesus’ manger from Bethlehem, and the
high altar, which contains the remains of St. Matthew the Evangelist. View the icon Salus
Populi Romani, reputed as painted by St. Luke, meaning Protectress of the Roman People.
The mosaics above the entablature are among the most ancient Christian mosaics in Rome.
Independent lunch.
Optional Tour of the Scavi* at additional cost: (Subject to
confirmation): The Scavi, or Vatican Necropolis, is the
underground excavation under St. Peter’s Basilica. In
1939, Pope Pius XII ordered an excavation beneath the
grotto of St. Peter's Basilica, where many popes are buried.
Among the tombs of pagans and early Christians, far
beneath the high altar of St. Peter's, excavators found a
shrine amid the rubble. Most scholars concur that the
small column is part of a second-century A.D. shrine built
by Rome’s small Christian community on the site where
St. Peter was buried.
*All tours of the Scavi are subject to confirmation by the Vatican Office two weeks prior to
departure. Tours run continually, are one hour in length, and are limited to 12-15 persons.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Rome.
(B,D)
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Day 5, April 29, Tuesday: AM/Tour of Vatican Museums; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s
Basilica – PM/At Leisure
Morning:
Afternoon:
Evening:
Buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Begin your morning of sightseeing with a visit to one of
the great art collections in the world, the Vatican
Museums. Walk in the footsteps of the Princes of the
Church through the richly decorated galleries. Continue
on to the Sistine Chapel, the private chapel of the Popes,
where Michelangelo best expressed his genius in
monumental frescoes. End your morning tour in St.
Peter's Basilica. Take in the awesome architecture and the
statuary adorning this largest of all Christian churches, including Michelangelo’s
magnificent “Pieta.” On your own, with time permitting, you may wish to go to the
Vatican Crypt to see and pray near the tomb of St. Peter
and where numerous pontiffs are buried, among
incredible works of art. Independent lunch.
At leisure. This is your opportunity to explore the sights,
sounds and tastes of Rome all on your own! Perhaps you
will want to buy religious articles in preparation for the
Papal Blessing at the audience. Perhaps you will want to
treat yourself to a leisurely multi-course lunch in a quaint
trattoria. Visit the Coliseum or visit on of the beautiful and
lively Piazza Navona, with time to browse through the
artists’ stalls to buy a painting or just look...and a chance
to buy one of Rome’s most famous products, a “tartufo” (ice cream) at the Gelateria “Tre
Scalini.” This is the time to visit the local shops and street vendors. Rome is yours!
Independent dinner.
Overnight at hotel in Rome.
(B)
Day 6, April 30, Wednesday: AM/Papal Audience – PM/Tour of Ancient Rome
Morning:
Afternoon:
Evening:
Breakfast at your hotel.
You will be transported to St. Peter's Square to attend
the special audience with Pope Francis.
Independent lunch.
Visit the Church of St. Peter in Chains to see the original
chains in which St. Peter was brought captive to Rome
and the statue of Moses, one of Michelangelo's greatest
masterpieces. Then, we continue to the ancient Roman
Forum. See the Arch of Titus and the Arch of
Constantine and proceed to the outside of the Coliseum
for a fascinating explanation of its history. Continue on
to the grandiose white marble monument of King Victor Emmanuel II, often called the
"Wedding Cake." See the Trajan Column and the Market (the ancient Roman equivalent
of a department store).
Independent dinner. Overnight at hotel in Rome.
(B)
Day 7, May 1, Thursday: Return from Rome
Morning:
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci Airport for your
return flight home. Arrive on the same day.
(B)