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Trip to Italy

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with Msgr. Timothy Swope
BASILICA OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, LORETTO PA
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Fr. John Byrnes
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Cresson PA
 

 

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  ***Rome *** Assisi ***
 
Dates in 2010: October 15-23 ------------------------------------------ $2,990   9 Days
 
 Flights to Italy

 October 15-23, 2010 

AirLines: Air France

Depart - Arrival City Departure - Arrival Time Flight #

 Oct 15                Washington Dulles - Paris

4:25 pm - 5:50 am (Next day) 39

 Oct 16                Paris - Rome

7:15 am - 9:20 am 1204

 Oct 23                Rome - Paris

10:20 am - 12:30 pm 1205

 Oct 23                Paris - Washington Dulles

4:40 pm - 7:00 pm 26
 
 Hotels - 4 star hotels in Downtown areas close to major sites
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Oct 16-19: Assisi. Hotel Giotto. Tel. 011.39.075.812209  hotelgiottoassisi  confirmed

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Oct 19-23: Rome. La Griffe Luxury Hotel. 5 star***** Tel. 011.39.06. 478.29885 Lagriffe confirmed

 
 Trip Includes
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Air Fare from anywhere in the Continental USA (same price)
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4 or 5 star Hotels in Downtown Areas
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Transport with Luxury Bus
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All Breakfasts, all Dinners (except one dinner), and one lunch in Upscale Restaurants. Wine included at Dinner
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All Tips to Driver, Hotel, and Tour Guide
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Guided Tours and Tour Fees
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All Taxes
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Fuel Surcharges
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Remember: our trips are not more expensive during high season - We offer unlimited food and drinks including wine, and we are flexible with the menu - The price of the trips is the same from anywhere in the USA - Passengers will never be expected to be extra for anything else on the trip - The size of our groups are not large at all - We always wait for passengers and we never leave anyone behind - We do not charge extra if any passenger intends to come back from overseas at a later date

 

 Trip Does Not Include

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Lunch (one lunch is included)
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Optional Insurance: $200 per person

 

  Trip Itinerary

  Day 1: Depart from Washington Dulles with the group for the overnight flight to Italy
   (Duration of flight to Europe is 7 hour average). Dress casual & comfortable.
 
   Day 2: Arrival to Rome. Meet/greet and private deluxe coach group transfer directly from
   airport to Assisi. Check-in hotel. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Assisi.
 
  Day 3: Breakfast at hotel. Morning Mass in St Francis' Basilica followed by the visit of
   Basilica of San Francis, visit St. Clare and San Damiano plus the Hermitage. Lunch
   included in local restaurant. Free afternoon (time to buy religious articles). Dinner and
   overnight at hotel in Assisi
 
  Day 4: Assisi. Visit to Loreto. Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Loreto with visit of Santuario
   della Santa Casa and time for Mass here. Return to Assisi. Dinner and overnight at hotel in
   Assisi
 
  Day 5: Assisi to Rome. Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Have Mass at a religious site and
   depart Assisi and stop at Santa Maria degli Angeli for a visit to Porziuncula. Restaurant on
   the way on your own expense. Short visit to St. John Lateran and St. Mary Major. Arrival
   Rome and check into the Hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Rome
 
  Day 6: Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Vatican City to attend morning Papal Audience
   -afterwards proceed to Via Appia Antica for lunch at Cecilia Metella. After lunch, visit to
   the CATACOMBS (time for Mass) and afterwards visit St. Paul Outside the Walls. Return
   to hotel for free evening and overnight in Rome.
 
  Day 7: Rome. Early breakfast at your hotel. Early morning departure transfer to St. Peter's
   for morning Mass. Afterwards guided visit to VATICAN MUSEUMS and Sistine Chapel.
   Tour of the ‘scavi’. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Rome
 
  Day 8: Rome. Breakfast at your hotel. Imperial Rome/Coloseum, Roman forum etc.
   -a walking tour from the Gesù to San Iganzio with emphasis on early Jesuits in Rome;
   included visit to the apartments of St. Ignatius at the Gesù, the Gesù itself, walk past the
   Collegio Romano and then to San Ignacio, Pantheon, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Trevi
   Fountain etc.  Mass at the Casa Santa Maria. Farewell group dinner at the Tre Scalini
   restaurant in Piazza Navona Square, including mineral water, house wine and coffee.
   Overnight at hotel in Rome
 
   Day 9: ROME departure. Breakfast at hotel and check-out. private coach escorted
   transfer to Rome airport (with luggage) for onward flight

 

  **GENERAL TRIP  INFORMATION - ITALY**

  Airport and Passport
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Get a passport ASAP
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It is highly recommended that you register your trip with the US State Department online at Travel Registration

 

 Flight Information
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We fly you from any city in the USA round trip to your destination for the same price

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You can deduct $800 from the price of the trip if you purchase your own flight. Feel free to use your mileage and join the group at your destination

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Passengers need to be at the airport counter at least 3 hours before departure
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You will be fed on the plane. Plenty of food
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You can earn miles even though we are traveling as a group. Just call the airline we are using and tell them that you need to be credited for your miles

 

 Staying In Touch

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Each traveler will receive 2 cards with emergency contacts (one for you and one for your family at home) 
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The trip is designed so that you and your family in the U.S. are always able to contact the tour guide during the trip
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A tour guide is with the group for the entire trip (from USA departure to USA return)

 

 Money

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Get some Euros before leaving the US (300-400 Euros)
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You can use your credit/debit card, but tell your bank/card company ahead of time that you will be using them in Europe. Credit and debit card have the best exchange rate
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AAA prepaid debit cards are also useful
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Avoid bringing Traveler's Checks with you
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Make sure that your pin does not start with number "0" and does not have more than 4 digits. Some ATM machines in Europe do not accept pins starting with "0" and pins that have more than 4 digits
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Money Belt are highly recommended

 

 Restaurants

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We eat at local restaurants: awesome food all the time!

 

 Hotels

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We stay exclusively at 4 or 5 star hotels all in downtown areas and in the middle of the action

 

 Transportation in Europe

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Proximo Travel has its own Private Luxury Bus at all times
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Bus is air-conditioned and has large windows to enjoy the scenery

 

 Dress Code

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Dress is casual and comfortable. It is a vacation, relax and enjoy
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Some sights (i.e. Vatican) require long pants (or capris) and shirts with sleeves
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Bring comfortable walking shoes. Avoid sandals because they could get stuck between the coble stones
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Most of the hotels we use have a pool or a Jacuzzi, bring a bathing suit with you if you are traveling between May and September
 
 Packing and Carry-on
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Pack light! People normally don't use more than 60% of what they pack
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Pack your medicine, valuables, and one day's change of clothes in a carry-on just in case your luggage does not arrive on time
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Liquids should be in your checked luggage, not in your carry-on. If you choose to have your liquids in your carry-on, it should be less than 3 ounces and should be placed in a one quart-size plastic zip bag (one bag per person)
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Here is a great link to the Transportation Security Administration’s website. It itemizes everything you can think of and identifies if the item can be in the carry-on and or checked luggage: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#4
 
 Safety
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 Safety is our priority. As we tour each country, every passenger is always accounted for: there is always a count of passengers before and after touring each site. We never leave anyone behind!

 

 Temperature in Italy
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So you know when you travel, here is a rough idea of how the temperature is in Italy:
        October 60s-70s
      
 Lots of Walking?
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Even though we have our own private bus, some sites do require some walking. Bring comfortable shoes (dress shoes are not necessary at all). Let me know ahead of time if you need a wheelchair

 

 Traveling Alone
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If you are traveling alone, we will room you with another nice passenger so that you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If you want your own private room, it is and extra $500
 

 Number of Passengers

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Proximo Travel hosts an average of 30 people on each tour. These trips are advertised in many venues. They almost always sell out early, so please keep this in mind when you are planning to book a trip. Many people book up to a year in advance

 

 Insurance and Cancellation Policy

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Additional $200 per person for full balance coverage up to last minute before travel. The Deposit is always non-refundable                                                                    Cancellation/Refund Policy:
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You must have a valid reason for cancellation (illness, surgery, God forbid family death, etc.)
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You must provide proof of your situation to be eligible for a refund prior to departure. In case of illness, a doctor's note is necessary
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Without Insurance:
         1. Balance (less deposit) is refunded if cancelled 90+ days prior to departure
         2. Only plane ticket is refunded if cancelled within 90 days of departure
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With Insurance:
         1. Full balance (less deposit) is refunded at any time of cancellation

 

 Method of Payment
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PAYMENT BY CASH, CHECK, VISA,  and ALL CREDIT CARDS
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Non-refundable $500 deposit per person accepted right now
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Balance is due 90 Days before USA Departure Date
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There is an extra 3% charge for credit card payments on balance

 

 Check Payable to
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Proximo Travel
        857 W. Boylston Street
        Worcester, MA 01606       
 

 Very Important Notes

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Be at the airport on time
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Each Traveler is responsible for expenses in cases where Proximo Travel has no control over events (i.e. missed flight because of a highway accident, etc...)

 

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