Discover Switzerland, Austria, Bavaria

Vacations for Catholics Discover Switzerland, Austria, Bavaria June 24 - July 3, 2015  Day 1 Tour Begins Travel to Austria to begin your tour of Austria, Bavaria and Switzerland featuring four-night stays in two cities.  Day 2 Innsbruck, Austria Innsbruck, the "Capital of the Tyrol", a quaint medieval city nestled in a valley surrounded by the imposing backdrop of the lovely Austrian Alps. Tonight, you are trated to a welcome dinner in one of Innsbruck's traditional local restaurants. DINNER Day 3 Innsbruck This morning ou have the choice of one of two leisurely walking tours: join a local guide as you discover the city's history, culture and popular attractions including Maria Theresien Strasse, the Hofburg, and the "Golden Roof;" or you may embark on a tour focusing on Innsbruck's unique architectural structures including its famous ski jump. The remainder of you day is at leisure. Perhaps you will join an optonal excursion outside the city. BREAKFAST Day 4 Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely paced walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in the "Sound of Music"); the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart's birthplace); and many other highlights of this beautiful city. The afternoon is at leisure to explore and enjoy Salzburg's fabulous sights. The day concludes with a delightful dinner at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter's Restaurant, the oldest in Austria and still owned by the Monks. BREAKFAST & DINNER Day 5 Innsbruck - Bavaria, Germany - Oberammergau - Innsbruck Today fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria's most famous Castle, Neuschwanstein. Next, visit Wies Church, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site, before proceeding to Oberammergau. Enjoy a brief orientations tour of this picturesque village which is famous for the internationally-known Passion Play, performed only every ten years to fulfill a pledge made by the villagers to God for sparing their city from the ravages of bubonic plague in 1633. Later, experience the rich musical tradition of mountainous Austria during a Tyrolean folklore show. BREAKFAST Day 6 Innsbruck - Bern, Switzerland En route to Bern you will travel through Liechtenstein, the smallest and richest German-speaking country in the world and the only country to lie entirely within the Alps. Upon arrival into Bern you will have free time to explore old town from your centrally located hotel. This evening's dinner is included at one of Bern's great restaurants. BREAKFAST & DINNER Day 7 Bern Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral which dominates the old town skyline. Your visit to the Bear Pit will answer the question as to why bears are so revered in this enchanting city. Along the way, your Tour Manager will introduce you to both the language and culture of the region. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore charming Bern independently or ride the fastest funicular in Switzerland to the top of "Bern's mountain." BREAKFAST Day 8 Bern - Chateau de Chillon - Montreux - Train Ride Travel the shores of Lake Geneva to the legendary, medieval Chateau de Chillon. This princely residence faces the lake but puts forth the image of an imposing fortress from the mountains. Later, enjoy breathtaking Alpine views with a ride on the Golden Pass Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad. Discover the delightful ambience of this world-famous Alpine ski resort with its numerous traditional wood chalets. BREAKFAST Day 9 Bern - Lucerne - Bern Travel to Lucerne, the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake." Enjoy a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) waling tour, exploring the hidden treasures of the city. Lucerne has more than 800 years of history. Explore such medieval treasures as the covered Chapel Bridge (1833); the famous Water Tower which has served as a prison, watchtower and treasury; the Renaissance-style Town Hall; the baroque Jesuit Church; and the Lion Monument, carved from natural rock to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner featuring local cuisine such as traditional cheese fondue. BREAKFAST & DINNER Day 10 Bern - Tour Ends Your tour ends today in Bern, but the memories will stay with you forever. LAND ONLY Rates: Double $2,199* Single $2,499* (AIR Available from your Home City - Please CALL!) Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver or Insurance * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change NOTE: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE @ 787-688-6286 Janice Rivera Or e-mail: journeyexperienceit@gmail.com

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The Catholic Tour   2015 Schedule at a Glance CALL 787-688-6286 (All Prices include Mandatory Airfare Taxes and Fees unless noted as 'Land Only')

FATIMA / LOURDES / PARIS 10 DAYS  Depart New York JFK Airport Mar 17 to 26....................$3,499.00 May 19 to 28...................$3,799.00 Sep 15 to 24....................$3,799.00 Nov 3 to 12......................$3,499.00    ROME / FATIMA 8 DAYS Depart Newark Airport May 11 to 18...................$3,199.00 Sep 14 to 21...................$3,199.00   LOURDES / FATIMA 8 DAYS Depart Newark Airport Visit: Lourdes, Fatima, Lisbon, Toulouse  Mar 11 to 18...................$2,479.00 May 20 to 27...................$2,899.00 Oct 7 to 14......................$2,899.00 Nov 11 to 18...................$2,479.00   *************************************   500th ANNIVERSARY OFST. TERESA OF AVILA  10 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Madrid, Avila, Segovia, Alba de Tormes, Salamanca, Fatima, Obidos, Santarem Mar 26 to Apr 2..............$2,779.00 Oct 13 to 20...................$2,869.00 ************************************* LOURDES / PARIS 8 DAYS Depart New York JFKAirport Mar 11 to 18....................$3,099.00 May 6 to 13......................$3,599.00 Jul 8 to 15........................$3,749.00 Sep 2 to 9........................$3,299.00 Nov 11 to 18...................$3,099.00 SHRINES OF NORTHERN FRANCE   8 DAYS Depart New York JFK airport Visit: Rouen, Lisieux, D-Day Beaches, Pontmain, Mont St. Michel, Paris Mar 10 to 17....................$3,449.00 Jun 9 to 16......................$3,979.00 Oct 6 to 13.......................$3,569.00 Nov 3 to 10......................$3,569.00   TOUR OF THE SHRINES OF FRANCE 8 DAYS Depart New York JFK airport Visit: La Salette, Ars, Lyon, Paray le Monial, Nevers, Chartres, Paris    Mar 25 to Apr 1............$3,769.00 May 20 to 27..................$3,769.00 Sep 9 to 16.....................$3,769.00 Nov 11 to 18...................$3,689.00    ************************************ GUARANTEED DEPARTURE   FATIMA / LOURDES with BARCELONA 10 DAYS Depart New York JFK airport Visit: Fatima, Burgos, Lourdes, Carcassone, Barcelona Mar 8 to 17......................$3,449.00       Apr 12 to 21....................$3,449.00 May 24 to Jun 2..............$3,799.00 Sep 6 to 15......................$3,449.00 Sep 13 to 22....................$3,449.00 Sep 20 to 29....................$3,449.00 Oct 11 to 20....................$3,449.00 Oct 18 to 27....................$3,449.00 Oct 25 to Nov 3..............$3,449.00 Nov 1 to 10......................$3,349.00 Nov 8 to 17......................$3,349.00 GUARANTEED DEPARTURE      ST. PATRICK'S IRELAND 8 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Dublin, Cork, Kinsale, Cobh, Knock, Limerick, Galway, Clonmacnoise Apr 8 to 17.......................$3,349.00 Jun 7 to 16......................$3,649.00 Sep 20 to 29....................$3,349.00 Oct 18 to 27....................$3,349.00 Nov 1 to 10......................$3,149.00         ENGLAND & SCOTLAND   For the Anticipated Visit of POPE FRANCES I (including Papal Mass) 10 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: London, Canterbury, Walsingham, York, Durham, Edinburgh, Glasgow   Mar 8 to 17.......................$4,599.00     *************************************   GREECE & TURKEY by Bus -FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL 13 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Athens, Corinth, Meteora, Larissa, Thessalonika, Kavala, Canakkale, Pergamos, Bergama, Sardis, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Istanbul  Mar 8 to 20......................$3,499.00 May 17 to 29...................$3,759.00 Sep 6 to 18......................$3,759.00 Nov 1 to 13......................$3,499.00   *************************************  THE SHROUD OF TURIN 2015 10 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Milan, Turin, San Giovanni Rotundo, Assisi, Rome Apr 21 to 30.....................$3,589.00   MILAN / TURIN  9 DAYS Depart New York JFK airport Featuring: Milan - St. Charles Borromeo Turin - St. John Bosco & The Shroud of Turin Sordevolo Passion Play Visit: Milan, Turin, Oropa, Castelnuovo Don Bosco Jul 7 to 15.........................$3,849.00   ROME / SIENA / GENOA / TURIN  8 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Featuring: St. Catherine of Siena St. Catherine of Genoa The Shroud of Turin Visit: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Genoa, Turin, Milan   May 11 to 20..................$3,649.00     *THE SHROUD OF TURIN WILL NOT BE SHOWN AGAIN UNTIL 2025     *************************************   GUARANTEED DEPARTURE ISRAEL: PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND 9 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Acre, Nazareth, Tiberias, Capernaum, Mount Tabor, Bethlehem, Jerusalem Mar 11 to 19................$3,949.00 Apr 22 to 30.................$4,149.00 Apr 29 to May 7..........$4,149.00 May 6 to 14..................$4,099.00 Oct 7 to 15...................$4,149.00 Oct 28 to Nov 5...........$4,049.00 Nov 4 to 12...................$4,049.00 Nov 11 to 19................$3,949.00             GUARANTEED DEPARTURE    GREECE: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL THE APOSTLE 11 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Athens, Mykonos, Ephesus, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Meteora, Delphi, Acropolis Mar 25 to Apr 4...........$3,987.00 May 27 to Jun 6..........$4,539.00 Jun 24 to Jul 4............$4,539.00 Sep 23 to Oct 3...........$4,289.00 Sep 30 to Oct 7...........$4,289.00 Oct 7 to 17...................$4,289.00   ASSISI / ROME 8 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Rome, Assisi, San Damiano, Carceri Mar 19 to 26..................$2,679.00 Sep 25 to Oct 2..............$3,069.00 Nov 12 to 19..................$2,679.00     SHRINES OF SOUTHERN ITALY 10 DAYS  Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Naples, Sorrento, Pietrelicina, San Giovanni Rotondo, Loreto, Assisi, Orvieto, Rome Mar 10 to 19.................$3,499.00 May 5 to 14.................$3,979.00  Oct 6 to 15..................$3,979.00 Nov 3 to 12.................$3,499.00     ROME / ASSISI / FLORENCE  9 DAYS  Depart New York JFK Visit: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Milan Mar 16 to 24.................$3,329.00 May 11 to 19................$3,799.00 Sep 7 to 15..................$3,799.00    *************************************     BAVARIA -BLESSINGS & BEER 8 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Wurzburg, Eichstatt, Regensburg, Altotting, Ettal, Oberammergau, Munich Mar 18 to 25.................$3,899.00 May 13 to 20...................$3,999.00 Aug 5 to 12...................$4,379.00 Oct 14 to 21..................$3,999.00   *******************************   ROME / ASSISI / OROPA Including the "Passion Play" in Sordevolo, Italy AND a viewing of the HOLY SHROUD OF TURIN* 8 Days / 6 Nights June 7-14, 2015 $1,379.00 Land Only Air available from your Home City   *******************************     GUARANTEED DEPARTURE      SHRINES OF ITALY  11 DAYS  Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Rome, Montecassino, Pompeii, San Giovanni Rotundo, Loreto, Assisi Mar 2 to 12..................$3,549.00 Mar 16 to 26................$3,849.00 Apr 20 to 30.................$3,849.00 May 19 to 29................$4,399.00 Sep 8 to 18...................$3,999.00 Sep 15 to 25................$3,999.99 Sep 22 to Oct 2...........$3,999.00 Oct 13 to 23.................$3,999.00 Oct 27 to Nov 6...........$3,999.00 Nov 3 to 13...................$3,749.00 Nov 10 to 20.................$3,749.00       GUARANTEED DEPARTURE    PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND 9 DAYS Depart New York JFK Airport Visit: Warsaw, Czestochowa, Krakow, Wawel Castle, Auschwitz, Wroclaw, Torun, Gdansk May 11 to 19...............$3,399.00 Aug 17 to 25...............$3,699.00 Sep 14 to 22...............$3,399.00 Oct 12 to 21................$3,399.00 Nov 9 to 17..................$3,299.00

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