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JOIN US ON PILGRIMAGE TO ROME & ASSISI WITH FR. CHARLIE GALLAGHER, SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 2, 2021 Fr. Charlie Gallagher Spiritual Director 41780 W Six Mile Road, Suite 1oo, Northville, MI 48168 P: 866.468.1420 | F: 313.565.3621 | ctscentral.net READY TO SEE THE WORLD? PRICING STARTS AT $2,899 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY PRICE REFLECTS A $100 PER PERSON EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS FOR DEPOSITS RECEIVED BEFORE APRIL 1, 2021 & A $90 DISCOUNT FOR THOSE PAYING THE TOTAL COST OF THE TOUR BY E-CHECK BOOK NOW BY VISITING: WWW.CTSCENTRAL.NET/IMMACULATECONCEPTION-GALLAGHER-ITALY-202109 QUESTIONS? VISIT CTSCENTRAL.NET TO BROWSE OUR FAQ’S OR CALL 866.468.1420 TO SPEAK TO A RESERVATIONS SPECIALIST. Day 1: Saturday, September 25 - Depart USA Depart on overnight flights to Rome, Italy. Day 2: Sunday, September 26 - Rome • Assisi Arrive in Rome and meet your Italian tour manager. Transfer to Assisi via private coach. Celebrate opening Mass upon arrival at St. Mary of the Angels and see the Porziuncula of St. Francis. Enjoy a group welcome dinner and overnight in Assisi. Day 3: Monday, September 27 - Assisi Celebrate Mass this morning at St. Francis Basilica, see the crypt where he is buried followed by time for prayer and a tour. Take a walking city tour to see the art and architecture of this Umbrian town. Visit the Church of St. Clare to see her tomb and the San Damiano Cross, and church of San Rufino where St. Francis and St. Clare were baptized. Make a special visit to the tomb of recently beatified Bl. Carlo Acutis who died on October 12, 2006. This modern-day saint spurs on the call to evangelization in young Catholics and is an example for all. Late afternoon free to explore this charming village with its quaint shops, churches, and squares. Dinner as a group and overnight in Assisi. Day 4: Tuesday, September 28 - Assisi • SCAVI • Rome Early departure this morning for Rome. Upon arrival, go to St. Peter’s Basilica and take a tour the SCAVI (excavations) beneath, ending at the tomb of St. Peter. Celebrate Mass at the nearby Chiesa Nuovo, St. Philip Neri’s altar, followed by time for prayer. Enjoy a group dinner tonight, then check into your religious house and overnight in Rome. Day 5: Wednesday, September 29 - Papal Audience • Ancient Rome • NAC Vigil Depart early this morning to attend the Papal Audience (pending the pope’s schedule) in St. Peter’s Square. Enjoy a pizza lunch, followed by a tour of Ancient Rome, the Coliseum (inside visit), Capitol Hill, the Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus. End with Mass at the Church of the Gesu. Optional special vigil service for family and friends of the American seminarians. Dinner on your own and overnight in Rome. Day 6: Thursday, September 30 - Diaconate Ordination • Christian Rome This morning attend the Mass and Diaconate Ordination of Alex Wyvill at St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by a reception at the North American College. Later this afternoon visit the churches of Christian Rome, the basilicas of St. John Lateran and the Holy Steps, and St. Mary Major followed by time for prayer. Optional evening walking tour through Trastevere, one of Rome’s beautiful, historic neighborhoods and home to the basilicas of Santa Maria and Santa Cecilia. Dinner and evening at leisure and overnight in Rome. Day 7: Friday, October 1 - Vatican Museums • St. Peter’s • Free Afternoon This morning celebrate Mass at Spirito in Sassia. Then visit the Vatican Museums and enjoy a guided tour the Sistine Chapel, where you will view some of the most inspiring works of art, including Michelangelo’s magnificent fresco of the Last Judgment. End the tour with a guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. Late afternoon free to explore Rome. Lunch and the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to explore Rome. Enjoy a festive farewell dinner tonight and overnight in Rome. Day 8: Saturday, October 2 - Return Flight to USA This morning, check out and depart for the airport for your return flights home. \[ = Breakfast | = Lunch | = Dinner | = RECEPTION *Itinerary is tentative and subject to change; specified Masses pending confirmation LEARN MORE & BOOK ONLINE: WWW.CTSCENTRAL.NET/IMMACULATECONCEPTION-GALLAGHER-ITALY-202109 STARTING AT TOUR INCLUSION • Round trip scheduled commercial economy air from Washington, DC (IAD) * to Rome, Italy (FCO) (including fuel surcharges and government-imposed $2,899* fees of $300 as of January 2021; final amount subject to change) per person double occupancy • 6 nights’ accommodations at basic accommodations in Italy INCLUDES E-CHECK AND EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS — 2 nights in 3-star hotel in Assisi — 4 nights in Vatican center religious house in Rome SINGLE SUPPLEMENT • Continental breakfast daily • 1 lunch + $350 • 1 Reception at the PNAC (pending final confirmation) • 4 dinners, including a Welcome and Farewell Dinner with wine LAND ONLY REDUCTION • Luxury motor coach for airport transfers in Italy and specified sightseeing (except on September 29 & October 1) - $800 • Local, Catholic tour manager while in Italy • Local guides according to the itinerary TRAVEL PROTECTION: • Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary CANCEL FOR ANY REASON • Arrangements of daily Mass including donations in unique and historical (“CFAR”) TRAVEL PROTECTION churches (all locations are tentative and subject to confirmation) IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED • Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage SEE TRAVEL INSURED LINK: HTTPS://WWW.TRAVELINSURED.COM/ • Whisper sets DOCS/DOCS/CORPORATETRAVEL- SERVICE-GROUP-DELUXE.PDF THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? • Airport transfers for travelers not on group flights REVIEW OUR FAQ’S • Tour manager from the USA • Meals not specifically identified • Beverages with meals unless specified • Gratuities payable to escort, guides and drivers • Other personal expenses • Items not specifically mentioned above EXCITING DETAILS TO COME! • “Tour is confirmed” Email — Sent upon minimum number of travelers met and no later than 90 days prior to departure • Hotel Information Email — Sent approximately 45 days prior to departure • Final Travel Document Mailing — Sent approximately 10 days prior to departure PAYMENT & CANCELLATION TERMS: • Deposit: $350 per person due upon registration + travel protection, if selected • Second Payment: $1,250 additional due 150 days from departure (April 28, 2021) • Final Payment: Balance due on or before 75 days from departure (July 12, 2021) All payments are non-refundable, and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions including the CTS Liability Release. 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