Registration Form Diocese of Baton Rouge - Italy & Sicily

Registration Form ITINERARY of St. John with the exquisite bronze doors by the Abbey of Monte Cassino, the cradle of the The Association of the Miraculous Medal DAY 1: Fri., March 3 - Depart New York Ghiberti (Michelangelo called them “The Gates of Benedictine order, founded by St. Benedict in 529. ITALY – March 3 – 14, 2006 Depart New York for your overnight transatlantic Paradise”.) Visit the Academy of Fine Arts, which The views are truly splendid from its mighty peak. flight to Venice. Meals will be served in flight. houses Michelangelo's superb “David” and many of Continue to the Eternal City. Send this form with a check payable to: the master's unfinished works. DAY 10: Sun., March 12 - Rome B,D FAR HORIZONS, DAY 2: Sat., March 4 - Venice / Padua B,D AM: Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel PM: At leisure. Or take an optional tour to Pisa 860 Wyckoff Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 “Benvenuti in Italia!" Welcome to Italy! You will be & St. Peter’s: Your detailed visit begins with the Tel: 201-651-0329 or 888-879-7092. met at the airport, escorted to your waiting deluxe motor Corte della Pigna where your expert guide will DAY 6: Wed., March 8 - Florence / Assisi B,D Enclosed is my/our deposit of $500 p/person for coach and driven to Padua, the city of Saint Anthony. discuss the history and beauty of the Sistine Chapel. AM: Depart for Assisi, the city of birds and silence above group pilgrimage to Italy. Then visit the Hall featuring Greco-Roman Visit the Basilica of St. Anthony: The town, even and the birthplace of Saint Francis. sculptures, the Hall of Tapestries, featuring during the time of the Holy Roman Empire, was an Please PRINT name clearly, exactly as it appears on PM: Tour of Assisi: Built of pink stone it spreads in magnificent 16th century Flemish tapestries executed important religious, cultural and artistic center. Visit your passport. If you have a P.O. Box, please provide the shape of a fan on the slopes of Mt. Subasio. The from Raphael's designs and the Maps Gallery. Your the Basilica dedicated to St. Anthony. Overlooking your street address with zip code, since final narrow streets are lined with old facades whose tour will end at the Sistine Chapel, the Pope's official the square stands a splendid bronze statue erected in documents will be sent to you by Federal Express. flower decked balconies make delightful pictures. private chapel, a gem among gems. Raise your eyes 1447 by Donatello, nicknamed Gattamelata “Tabby The town is still enclosed by ramparts and has hardly to see Michelangelo's “Creation” and the famous Cat” for his agility and skill. changed since the Middle Ages. Visit the Basilica of Name(s):______“Last Judgment”. Many visitors consider this St. Francis and the Church of Santa Maria degli incomparable ensemble, stemmed from the ______DAY 3: Sun., March 5 - Padua / Venice / Padua B,D Angeli, containing the famous Porziuncola, where St. Francis consecrated St. Clare. Florentine's titanic genius, to be the highlight of their Full Day Excursion to Venice: Your tour includes a Street:______journey to Rome. visit to the magnificent Doge's Palace with its DAY 7: Thu., March 9 - Assisi / Loreto /S. splendid Renaissance paintings by Titian, Veronese City:______State:______Giovanni Rotondo B,D Upon exiting the chapel, you’ll find yourselves at St. and Tintoretto. The Palace was the center of political Depart for S. Giovanni Rotondo. But first stop in Peter's Square, one of the most beautiful and famous power in the Venetian State from the 9th century Zip:______Tel:______Loreto, according to legend, the resting place of in the world, surrounded by Bernini's imposing until the fall of the Republic in 1797. See richly the Virgin’s house from Nazareth, transported colonnade that seems to "embrace" it with its 284 e-mail:______decorated ceilings and fine Renaissance chimney- in 1295. columns. Visit the massive Basilica with its gigantic pieces, paintings by Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto and facade, the largest church in Christendom. See the _____I would like to occupy a single room at an more. The magnificent Sala del Maggior Consiglio DAY 8: Fri., March 10 - S. Giovanni Rotondo B,D famed “Pieta” by Michelangelo. additional $699. contains portraits of 76 doges (that of Marin Falier, AM: Tour of San Giovanni Rotondo: Beautifully who was beheaded in 1355 for treason, is occupied situated, the town was founded in the 11th century around PM: Tour of Ancient Rome: Relive some of the city's ____I plan to share a twin bedded room with by a black space.) Your tour ends after you cross the a small church which stood on the road pilgrims took to past splendor as you pass legendary monuments, Bridge of Sighs and enter the Piombi Prisons. ______visit the Shrine of Monte Sant'Angelo. Today it is still palaces, ruins, squares and fountains. Visit the visited by pilgrims because of Padre Pio da Pietrelcina monumental Colosseum famed battleground of the ____I would like Far Horizons to select a roommate DAY 4: Mon., March 6 - Padua /Ravenna / Florence (1887-1968), famed for his saintliness. He lived most of gladiators. Next, visit the Roman Forum, the most (if available) to share a twin-bedded room with me. B,D his life here. The 'Rotonda' from which the town takes its ancient and "romantic" group of ruins in Rome. From If not available, I understand that I will be charged AM: Depart for Florence. But first a tour of name is an ancient baptistery near the 13th century church here you may climb up to the Palatine Hill, to see the the single supplement. beautiful Ravenna with wonderful medieval art, its fine old buildings and splendid mosaics. Arrive in of S. Onofrio. Near the Convent of S. Maria delle Grazie remains of the most ancient Roman homes and of the Your reservation will be considered official only after Florence early afternoon. (where Padre Pio lived) are a modern shrine and the "Roma Quadrata" (Square-shaped Rome) founded by your full payment has been received. Should you Foundation for Mitigating Suffering that Padre Pio Romulus. The extraordinary archaeological site is also cancel after your reservation has been received, the DAY 5: Tue., March 7 - Florence B,D founded with contributions from all over the world. celebrated for the beauty of its scenery. cancellation penalties in the "Tour Conditions" apply. Half Day Walking Tour of Florence: A city of Nearby some steps lead to the Via Crucis (Stations of the I/We have read and agree to the terms and conditions artistic wealth and beauty, Florence holds many Cross) with bronzes by Messina. DAY 11: Mon., March 13 - Rome which apply to this tour, especially noting the treasures for you to discover. Begin your visit at the AM: Tour of Christian Rome: Visit the magnificent cancellation and responsibility clauses. beautiful Piazza Del Duomo to see the delicately DAY 9: Sat., March 11 - S. Giovanni / Monte Basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura (St. Paul Outside Signature:______patterned green, white, and pink Cathedral of Santa Cassino / Rome B,D the Walls), the largest in Rome after St. Peter's and Maria Del Fiore, crowned by Brunelleschi. Then see AM: Depart for Rome. En route stop in Cassino, marvel at its beautiful cloisters. This Basilica is the Date:______Giotto's Bell Tower and the Romanesque Baptistery rebuilt since its destruction in World War II. Visit most beautiful of all the Roman churches and one of the four patriarchal basilicas. Continue along the Old Appian Way to visit one of the magnificent Miscellaneous: Hotel taxes and service charges all tickets issued by them and all arrangements for transport or for e-mail: [email protected] Catacombs of Rome. This curious underground maze of Gratuities for planned group meals * Baggage hotel accommodations made by them, are made by them as agents for the passenger upon the express condition that they shall not be tunnels is hollowed out of the rock. handling and porterage liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of defect of any vehicle Here early Christians, persecuted by the Romans, TOUR CONDITIONS conveying the passenger or through the act of default or any The Association of the Miraculous Medal practiced in secret their religious rites and buried their TOUR PRICE: Tour price is based upon current tariff and company or persons engaged in carrying out the arrangements of dead. Your last stop is at San Giovanni in Laterano (St. exchange rates and is subject to change. It is based upon a the tour, or otherwise in connection therewith, or of any hotel, or 12 Day Pilgrimage to John in Lateran). Opposite the Lateran Palace, is a 16th employee. FH and/or their agents can accept no responsibility for minimum of 30 fully paid passengers. In the event this losses or accidental expenses due to delay or changes in schedules, century building containing the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs- minimum is not met a surcharge will be levied. defaults or overbookings by hotels, sickness, weather, strike, war, ITALY pass by only), which according to legend were brought to REGISTRATION AND DEPOSITS: A deposit (by acts of terrorism or other causes. All such losses or expenses will Rome by St. Helena from Pontius Pilate's house in have to be borne by the passenger. Baggage is at "owner's risk" check) of $500 p/person is required at time of registration, March 3 – 14, 2006 Jerusalem. throughout the tour unless insured. FH reserves the right to along with signed registration form. Balance is due on or withdraw the tour, or any part of it, to make such alternations in before Dec. 3, 2005 either by check or money order. PM At leisure to pursue your own interests. the itinerary as they deem necessary or desirable. FH has no CANCELLATION TERMS: special knowledge or information regarding any supplier Cancellations received: insolvency, unsafe conditions, terrorist or social unrest, health DAY 12: Tue., March 14 - Rome / New York B hazards or weather hazards, other than what has appeared in the 'Arrivederci', a nostalgic goodbye but a promise to $200 p/person public media. For information about possible dangers at your $500 p/person return. Transfer to the airport for your flight back destination please call the Travel Advisory Section of the State $750 p/person Dept. at (202) 647-5225. For medical information contact the CDC home. You return with wonderful memories of a No refund at (877) 394-8747. You hereby release FH from any claims arising beautiful country and feeling spiritually enriched. All cancellations must be received in writing. from any causes not within our control. By using your tickets, you acknowledge that you have read the foregoing and agree to it. NOTE: Comprehensive insurance is available to cover B=breakfast; D=dinner trip cancellation and interruption, baggage protection, AIRLINE CLAUSE: Delta Airlines or any airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during medical, accidental death & dismemberment and the time passengers are not aboard their aircraft. The airline tickets emergency evacuation and repatriation. A descriptive when issued shall constitute the sole contract between airline and booklet will be mailed to you upon receipt of your deposit. the purchaser of these tickets/and or passenger. $3199.00 double occupancy AIR TRANSPORTATION: Economy class via Delta $ 699.00 single room supplement Airlines or any regular IATA or ARC carrier. Any cancellation, itinerary change or failure to use confirmed air space may be subject to penalties levied by the airlines at the COST INCLUDES time of ticketing. Air tickets, once issued, are non- refundable. This is in addition to above "Cancellation Terms." Air: Roundtrip air from New York, economy Dear Fellow Pilgrim, PASSPORT/VISA REQUIREMENTS: A valid passport Hotels: 10 nights in first class hotels, is required for all tour members. U.S. citizens do not This year our pilgrimage takes us to Italy, a all rooms with private facilities. require visas for travel to Italy. If you are not a U.S. country alive with culture, art, and history along citizen, it is your responsibility to call the Consulate of with a long tradition of the faith. We will visit Meals: Breakfast and dinner daily EVERY country you will enter (even in-transit when changing planes) to check on visa requirements. ALL wonderful places in northern and central Italy— Sightseeing: Extensive as per itinerary * All passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the Venice, Padua, Ravenna, Florence, Assisi, and sightseeing in private motor coaches and includes the return date of the tour. Loreto, to name a few. Our pilgrimage will end services of expert English speaking guides and TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Passport, visa, with some days in Rome, the eternal city, where entrance fees included insurance, U.S. Departure Tax and other airline taxes. All the apostles Peter and Paul were martyred and items of a personal nature, beverages and meals not FAR HORIZONS Tour Director: Services of an experienced English included in the tour. Personal tips to drivers, guides and 860 Wyckoff Avenue where Peter’s present successor, Benedict, XVI, speaking Tour Director throughout Italy Tour Director. Optional tours and excess baggage charges. has continued his role of Vicar of Christ and There is no refund for unused land arrangements or any Mahwah, NJ 07430 Chief Shepherd of the Church. Transportation & Transfers: In private deluxe motor cost incurred through absence or deviation from the stated Tel: 201-651-0329 or 888-879-7092 itinerary for any reason, including illness. coaches Fax: 201-651-0821 Come and see for yourself! Read the RESPONSIBILITY: FAR HORIZONS, a division of STRATTON TRAVEL, INC. and/or their agents, give notice that brochure and study the extensive itinerary. Read the terms and conditions, and see all that is included. See how you will experience strong faith, an exciting history, and a rich culture. Then, join our journey. Here is your invitation to join us on a fascinating pilgrimage of faith. Father Grodecki