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Tour C: – Rome Only Land Package
October 6 - 13, 2009 - Rome Tour - Land Only
This tour is designed for persons who prefer to make airline reservations using frequent flyer miles, arriving into Rome earlier or leaving later, etc.
Package Price, per Person (based on double occupancy): $2,698.00
For Tour C Single Occupancy, please add: $800.00
Meals Included in Tour: 7 Breakfasts / 1 Lunch / 5 Dinners
The tour will start with dinner on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 and end after breakfast on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Tour C particpants are responsible for their own airline reservations. If you would like assistance with your airline reservations, please contact Seawind Tours & Travel, Inc. and we will be happy to assist you.
Day 1: October 06, 2009 – Tuesday- Arrive in Rome
Meals Included: Dinner
Check-in at hotel. Lesiure time before dinner.
Dinner will be at a local Restaurant
Day 2: October 07, 2009 – Wednesday – Papal Audience with Coliseum, Forum & Catacombs Tour
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer via motor coach to Mass at St. Paul's. We will then visit Vatican City for the Papal Audience with the Holy Father in St. Peter's Square (subject to the Pope’s schedule). After the Papal Audience, there will be free time for lunch and shopping. After lunch, we will meet at St. Peter's Square and depart via motor coach for the Coliseum. We will enoy a walking tour of two historical sites: the Coliseum & Forum.
The Roman Coliseum, first opened in 80 AD, could hold between 65,000 – 80,000 people. A lookout platform has been added to give you a better view of the labyrinth of brick cells, ramps and elevators used in ancient times.
We will continue to the Roman Forum which was the center of ancient Roman life. The Forum contains some of the oldest and most important structures in Roman history, such as the Royal Residence and the Roman Senate.
The next stop is the Catacombs, where thousands of ancient Christians were buried in a series of underground galleries.
This is a guided tour where all participants will be provided whisper audio guides to better reveal the secrets of this historical site. Whisper audio guides are used with a guide and enables you to make sure you can hear everything the guides are saying.
Dinner will be at a local Restaurant
Day 3: October 08, 2009 – Thursday – Full day tour to Assisi with Mass in Assisi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch (Assisi)
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart via motor coach for our full-day guided tour to Assisi (whisper audio guides will be used). Assisi is a small Umbrian town located in central Italy. It is the birthplace of St. Clare and St. Francis. Assisi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy, with its Roman ruins, winding medieval streets, and sacred shrines.
We have a memorable lunch planned for you today. Enjoy your free time exploring this unforgettable city!
Day 4: October 09, 2009 – Friday – Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica with Scavi Tours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for St. Peter’s Basilica. We will attend a private Mass with Bishop Larry Silva. Following Mass, we will separate into groups for the Scavi Tour. The Scavi Tour will take us under St. Peter’s Basilica and will end at the tomb of Pope John Paul II. There will be free time to explore the Basilica on your own after our Mass and between the Scavi Tour.
St. Peter’s Basilica underwent a rebuilding process in 1506 under the reign of Pope Julius II. Michelangelo, who served as main architect, redesigned the dome in 1547 and Bernini designed the great St. Peter’s Square in the mid 1600’s. The Canonization of Father Damien will take place in St. Peter’s Square.
Dinner will be at a local Restaurant
Day 5: October 10, 2009 – Saturday – Vigil Mass for Fr. Damien & Tour of Baroque Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart via motor coach for a tour of Baroque Rome. This tour will include Rome’s most famous attractions: the largest Baroque fountain in the city, Trevi Fountain (don’t forget to throw in a coin to ensure your return trip to Rome!), the Spanish Steps, the Piazza Navona with the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (fountain of the four rivers) and the Pantheon. The Pantheon, built as a temple to all gods, is the oldest standing dome structure in the world.
The Vigil Mass for Father Damien will take place today; our schedule will be adjusted once the time and place are announced.
Day 6: October 11, 2009 – Sunday – Canonization of Father Damien
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart to St. Peter’s Basilica for the Canonization of Father Damien. The Canonization will take place in St. Peter’s Square in front of St. Peter’s Basilica. We have made arrangements for seating at the Canonization. We have a limited number of tickets - you will be advised in the registration process if we reach capacity.
As of March 2, 2009, we have reached our capacity for seats to the Canonziation. The tours will still operate, however those that register after March 2, 2009 will not be guarantee as seat. You can still attend the Canonization in St. Peter's Square. We will have guides to assist you to find a spot in the general viewing area. There will be big screen tv's so that you do not miss any aspect of the Canonization.
The Canonization is scheduled to take place in the morning. After the Canonization, we will stay for the Papal Audience.
Dinner will be at a local Restaurant
Day 7: October 12, 2009 – Monday – Hawaiian Mass & Vatican Museum with Sistine Chapel Tour
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin a full day tour starting with a special Hawaiian Mass with a Relic of Father Damien. After Mass, we will visit Vatican City to tour the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. We will nt have to stand in line ourside the Vatican Museum, as special arrangements have been made.
Dinner will be at a local Restaurant
Day 8: October 13, 2009 – Tuesday – Departure Day
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you are welcome to explore the city on your own. You must check-out of the hotel by 12:00 PM. Tours A & B depart this day.
Payment Schedule
| Tour C | Date | |
| 1st Deposit | $750.00 | 5 Days after Registration Date |
| 2nd Deposit | $900.00 | April 15, 2009 |
| 3rd Deposit | $800.00 | June 15, 2009 |
| Final Payment | $248.00 | August 3, 2009 |
| Total | $2,698.00 |
Note:
1.) Deposit schedule is based on Double occupancy.
2.) For Tour A Single Occupancy, please add: $800.00
3.) Single Supplement charges will be added to the final payment.
4.) Deposit amounts are per traveler.
