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Rome & Vatican City
AssisiPompeii
Amalfi
St. Philip Neri ParishLed by Rev. Keith Pellerin, Pastor and
Rev. Jeff Starkovich, PastorHeart of Italy and the Amalfi Coast
12-Day Parish PilgrimageNovember 10 21, 2015
Sorrento ! Naples ! Amalfi !Assisi! Orvieto ! Florence !
Rome
St. Philip NeriApostle of Rome
www.petersway.com500 North Broadway, Suite 221 Jericho, NY
11753
email: [email protected] 800-225-7662 516-605-1551 Fax:
516-605-1555
Peters Way Tours
Pilgrimage arrangements by
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DDaayy 11 November 10, Tuesday: Depart USADepart Houston
Intercontinental Airport on our overseas journey when Air France
jet liftsinto the evening sky for our overnight flight to Rome,
Italy via Paris. Complimentarymeals and beverages will be served
aloft. (D)DDaayy 22 November 11, Wednesday: Arrive Rome
SorrentoLate morning, arrive at Romes Leonardo da Vinci Airport,
proceed through PassportControl, collect our luggage and a Peters
Way Tour Manager will meet us upon exitingCustoms. Board our
private coach and we will be on our way to Sorrento. Drive along
theAutostrada del Sol, Sun Route, through the regions of Lazio and
Campania. Late afternoon check in to our hotel in Sorrento.Dinner
and overnight at hotel in Sorrento. (B,D)DDaayy 33 November 12,
Thursday: Pompeii & NaplesBreakfast at hotel. This morning, we
leave Sorrento to visit Pompeii. Explore the
incrediblywell-preserved remains of this ancient Roman town, where
all life was suddenly stopped byan eruption of Vesuvius in the year
79 A.D. The volcano collapsed higher roof-lines andburied Pompeii
under 60 feet of ash and pumice, and it was lost for nearly 1700
years beforeits accidental rediscovery in 1748. Since then, its
excavation has provided an extraordinarilydetailed insight into the
life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. Today, it is one
ofthe most popular tourist attractions in Italy. Continue to the
nearby Franciscan Church ofthe Rosary for Mass, celebrated by Fr.
Keith Pellerin. Independent lunch. Continue to thenearby city of
Naples, situated on a beautiful bay on the Mediterranean Coast.
Enjoy apanoramic tour by coach of the city: Mergellina, Castel
dellOo, Plebiscito Square, The RoyalPalace, and the Maschio
Angioino with its triumphal arch and deep moats. Enjoy and
pho-tograph the famous view of the city, the bay and Mt. Vesuvius.
Continue to visit theCathedral (Duomo di San Gennaro). Saint
Januarius, the patron of Naples, is famous for themiracle of the
annual liquefaction of his blood. People assemble to witness in
amazementthis event in the cathedral three times a year: On
September 19 (St. Januarius Day), December16, and on the Saturday
before the first Sunday of May. Time will be given for prayer
andreflection before we return to Sorrento.Dinner and overnight at
hotel in Sorrento. (B,D)DDaayy44 November 13, Friday: Positano
& AmalfiBreakfast at hotel. Today the group will be split into
mini-buses for our tour of the Amalfitowns. From Sorrento, we take
a spectacular drive as we visit towns of Positano and Amalfi.Enjoy
a remarkable bird's-eye view of Positano, commanding a beautiful
view of the Gulf ofNaples. Continue on to Amalfi town and the
Cathedral of St. Andrew the Apostle.Independent lunch in the quaint
town of Amalfi. Then we continue to the towns of Ravello,Minori,
Maiori, Vietri Sul Mare and Salerno. Celebrate Mass at the
Cathedral of St. Andrewthe Apostle in the town of Amalfi.Dinner and
overnight at hotel in Sorrento. (B,D)DDaayy55 November 14,
Saturday: Sorrento Montecasino St. Mary ofthe Angels
AssisiBreakfast at hotel. This morning, we leave Sorrento for Rome.
En route we will visitMontecasino, the 5th century Abbey and the
cradle of the Benedictine Order, where themotherhouse of the
Benedictines was founded by St. Benedict in 529 and where the
saintworked many miracles. Celebrate Mass at the Abbey of
Montecasino. Independent lunch.After lunch, continue to Assisi.
After a two and a half-hour ride we will see Assisi on
amountaintop. Walk along the narrow lanes, see the Shrine to Saint
Francis and the over-whelming art dedicated to this young friar, a
rich young man who turned to God and estab-lished an order that has
grown over the centuries. Upon arrival visit the Basilica of
SantaMaria degli Angeli. Crowned by the magnificent dome designed
by Alessi, this great Basilicawas built in 1569. Enclosed see the
shrine of the "Porziuncola" or the Little Portion Chapelaround
which the first Franciscan community was centered, the place where
Clare receivedthe habit from Francis, and the Capella Del Transito,
which marks the spot where the Saintdied. See the statue of Saint
Francis in the courtyard where thornless roses bloom. Check into
our hotel in Assisi.Dinner and overnight at hotel in Assisi.
(B,D)
DDaayy 66 November 15, Sunday: Sites of St. Francisand St.
ClareBreakfast at hotel. After breakfast, our local guide will take
us toexplore the Basilica complex, which is actually composed of
twochurches built one atop the other. Beneath both churches is
thecrypt that houses the tomb of St. Francis. The lower Basilica
datesfrom 1228 to 1230, and is richly decorated with beautiful
stainedglass windows, and paintings done by some of the most
importantartists of the 13th and 14th centuries. In the upper
Basilica, builtfrom 1230 - 1253, you will marvel at the monumental
frescoes paint-ed by Giotto, which depict scenes from the life of
the saint.Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue
to visit theBasilica of St. Clare, the first and most important
heroine of theFranciscan movement, view her remains and see the
miraculousCrucifix. Independent lunch and afternoon at leisure to
enjoy Assision your own. Perhaps, visit the Church of Santo
Stephano, ChiesaNuova, the home and cloth workshops of Pietro
Bernadone andLady Pica (parents of Francis). Behind the church and
the conventlies the small stall of San Francesco Piccolino where,
according tolegend, Francis was born. Dinner and overnight at hotel
in Assisi. (B,D)DDaayy 77 November 16, Monday: Orvieto
FlorenceAfter breakfast leave Assisi to Orvieto. Orvieto stands
dramaticallyon top of an island of volcanic rock in the middle of
the Tiber Valley.Its chief attraction is the cathedral, begun in
1290 to shelter the relicsof the Miracle of Bosena (Miracle of the
Host). Visit the magnificent13th-century church with a marble
exterior of alternating stripes ofblack and white. Seen in that
special net of Umbrian light, it is mostimpressive. In one of the
side chapels are frescos by Luca Signorelli.Celebrate Mass at the
Basilica. Independent lunch and free timewill be given in Orvieto.
This afternoon, we leave Orvieto and drivethrough the gentle Tuscan
hills that for centuries have inspiredsaints, artists and admirers
of beauty, to the Renaissance city ofFlorence. Check-in at hotel in
Florence.Dinner and overnight at hotel in Florence. (B,D)DDaayy 88
November 17, Tuesday: AM/Academy ofFine Arts; Highlights of
Florence RomeBreakfast at hotel. After breakfast, begin our day
with Mass at theChurch of San Marco, where St. Philip Neri received
his earlyteaching from the friars at San Marco, the famous
Dominicanmonastery. Then, our local guide will be ready to take us
to visit theAccademia. This Gallery was founded in 1784 by the
Grand DukePietro Leopoldo, who decreed that all the schools of
paintingsshould be joined together in a single academy. One of the
most pop-ular museums in Florence, the Gallery houses many
sculptures byMichelangelo. Though the collection has since expanded
to includeworks ranging from Florentine gothic painting to Russian
Icons aswell as Italian Renaissance and Baroque works by
Pontormo,Ghirlandaio and others, it is still primary known for the
superb"David" by Michelangelo. Continue to the beautiful Piazza
DelDuomo and the delicately patterned green, white and
pinkCathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, crowned with its
magnificentDome by Brunelleschi; Giotto's Bell Tower; and the
RomanesqueBaptistery of St. John, with the exquisite bronze doors
by Ghiberti,which Michelangelo called the "Gates of Paradise". See
the 13th cen-tury Franciscan Church of the Holy Cross, which holds
the Tombsof the greatest of Florentine men. Independent lunch.
After lunch, we continue to Rome, the "Eternal City". Dinner and
overnight at hotel in Rome. (B,D)DDaayy 9 9 November 18, Wednesday:
AM/PapalAudience PM/Tour of Christian RomeBreakfast at our hotel.
We will then be transported into the heartof Christendom for an
audience with our Holy Father, PopeFrancis. Our pilgrimage group
will be acknowledged during theEnglish language portion.
Independent lunch. This afternoon, visitthe magnificent Basilica of
St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, built byConstantine in the 4th century
on the site of St. Paul's tomb. Afterhaving been destroyed by fire
in 1823, it was rebuilt on the originalbasilican plan of early
Christian churches. Surrounding the nave arethe medallions of each
Pope throughout history. Continue to theCathedral of St. John
Lateran, the first Christian church to be conse-crated. It was
founded by the Emperor Constantine in the 4th cen-tury and was home
to the Popes for many years prior to the presentVatican residence.
Next we will go to the Basilica of St. Mary Major,one of the four
major Basilicas built by Pope Sixtus III (AD 432-440).Celebrate
Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. After Mass, seethe relics
of Jesus manger from Bethlehem, and the high altar,which contains
the remains of St. Matthew the Evangelist. View theicon Salus
Populi Romani, reputed as painted by St. Luke, meaningProtectress
of the Roman People. The mosaics above the entabla-ture are among
the most ancient Christian mosaics in Rome. Independent dinner.
Overnight at hotel in Rome. (B)
Dear Parishioners, Families, and Friends,It is with great
rejoicing that St. Philip Neri Parish will be embarking on a
Pilgrimage to Italy,November 10 - 21, 2015.This pilgrimage will
begin in Pompeii, where we will explore a city that was lost for
nearly1700 years! We will celebrate Mass at the Franciscan Church
of the Rosary.We will also journey through Sorrento, Positano, and
Amalfi! While in Amalfi, we will cele-brate Mass at the Cathedral
of St. Andrew the Apostle. We will also spend a day in the
beau-tiful island of Capri, and visit the magical Blue Grotto.Next
we will venture to Montecasino, where we will celebrate Sunday Mass
at the Abbey ofMontecasino. We will then visit Assisi, where we
shall explore and celebrate Mass at theBasilica of St. Francis. We
will also celebrate Mass at the Basilica in Orvieto!Our journey
will then conclude in Rome, where we will visit many sacred sites
of ourChristian faith, including the Sistine Chapel, and the
basilicas of Christian Rome. We willalso take in the historic
venues of ancient Rome, and have the opportunity to attend aGeneral
Audience of our Holy Father, Pope Francis!We hope you will join
us!Sincerely,Rev. Keith Pellerin, Pastor Rev. Jeff Starkovich,
Pastor
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DDaayy 10 10 November 19, Thursday: AM/ Vatican Museums;Sistine
Chapel; St. Peter's Basilica - PM/At leisureAfter early breakfast,
celebrate Mass at the Tomb of St. Peter (to be confirmed) orone of
the Vatican grotto altars. Our morning of sightseeing begins with a
visit toone of the great art collections in the world, the Vatican
Museums. Walk in thefootsteps of the Princes of the Church through
the richly decorated galleries.Continue on to the Sistine Chapel,
the private chapel of the Popes, whereMichelangelo best expressed
his genius in monumental frescoes. End your morn-ing tour in St.
Peter's Basilica. Take in the awesome architecture and the
statuaryadorning this largest of all Christian churches, including
Michelangelos magnifi-cent Pieta. Pray at the new tomb of St. John
Paul II, in St. Sebastians Chapel.Independent lunch. This afternoon
is your opportunity to explore the sights,sounds and tastes of Rome
all on your own. Perhaps you will want to treat your-self to a
leisurely multi-course lunch in a quaint trattoria. Visit the
beautiful andlively Piazza Navona, with time to browse through the
artists stalls to buy apainting or just look...and a chance to buy
one of Romes most famous products,a tartufo (ice cream) at the
Gelateria Tre Scalini. Independent dinner. Overnight at hotel in
Rome. (B)DDaayy 11 11 November 20, Friday: AM/Tour of Ancient Rome
-PM/Tour of the ScaviBreakfast at our hotel. Our day begins with
Mass at the Church of Chiesa Nuova(Oratory of St. Philip Neri).
After Mass, continue to the ancient Roman Forum.See the Arch of
Titus and the Arch of Constantine and proceed to the outside ofthe
Coliseum for a fascinating explanation of its history. Continue on
to thegrandiose white marble monument of King Victor Emmanuel II,
often called the"Wedding Cake." See the Trajan Column and the
Market (the ancient Romanequivalent of a department store).
Independent lunch. Tour of the Scavi*(Subjectto confirmation): The
Scavi, or Vatican Necropolis, is the underground excavationunder
St. Peters Basilica. In 1939, Pope Pius XII ordered an excavation
beneaththe grotto of St. Peter's Basilica, where many popes are
buried. Among the tombsof pagans and early Christians, far beneath
the high altar of St. Peter's, excavatorsfound a shrine amid the
rubble. Most scholars concur that the small column ispart of a
second-century A.D. shrine built by Romes small Christian
communityon the site where St. Peter was buried. *All tours of the
Scavi are subject to confirma-tion by the Vatican Office two weeks
prior to departure. Tours run continually, are onehour in length,
and are limited to 12-15 persons. Our farewell dinner this
eveningwill be at Tanagra Restaurant in Rome. Experience an
atmosphere of hospitalityand friendship, and taste the
Mediterranean cuisine in a typical Roman settingwith wine and
music. Overnight at hotel in Rome. (B,D)DDaayy 12 12 November 21,
Saturday: Return to the USAEarly morning, we will be transferred to
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport for ourreturn flight to the USA.
Arrive home on the same day. (B)
Your pilgrimage includes: Round-trip economy class airfare via
Air France: Houston/Paris/Rome -
Rome/Paris/Houston. U.S. departure tax; Customs user fee;
security and all airport departure taxes. Meeting and assistance
upon departure from Houston Intercontinental Airport. Ten (10)
nights accommodations in twin rooms with private facilities in
first-class
hotels. Breakfast daily plus eight (8) dinners, including a
farewell dinner with entertain-
ment at Tanagra Restaurant in Rome. Local modern deluxe
motor-coach transportation, upon arrival and available for the
entire tour. One full-time, multi-lingual Tour Manager will be
on each motor-coach throughout
the entire tour, including arrival and departure transfers.
Peters Way Tour Managerand Overseas office staff are easily
available 24 hours daily to render assistancewhenever needed.
All sightseeing, conducted by licensed, professional,
English-speaking guides as out-lined in the day-by-day Tour
itinerary.
Entrance fees to all sights, as per itinerary included.
Porterage of one piece of luggage, per person, at hotels
throughout.Items not included in the package price: Health, trip
cancellation/interruption or baggage insurance. All are strongly
recommend-
ed. Peters Way Tours offers an optional comprehensive policy at
additional cost. Passport & visa costs, if any. U.S. Passports
must be valid for at least three (3) months subsequent to the
return date. Gratuities for the tour manager, guides and driver
($100.00 per person). Items of a personal nature (hotel extras,
laundry, phone calls, etc.). Meals not specified in the program.
Items not specifically mentioned above.
Unexpected circumstances may cause changes to the outlined
itinerary.
PACKAGE PRICE IS BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 30 PAYING PARTICIPANTS.
IFGROUP DOES NOT REACH THIS NUMBER, THE PRICE OR PROGRAMMING
WILL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY.
We are holding confirmed seats via Air France from Houston
Intercontinental Airport:Date Airline Flight Departure City/Time
Arrival City/TimeNov 10 Air France #639 Houston IAH/4:30 pm
-----------------------------------Nov 11
----------------------------- Paris CDG/ 8:35 amNov 11 Air France
#1504 Paris CDG/ 9:50 am Rome FCO/ 11:55 am
Nov 21 Air France #1005 Rome FCO/ 6:45 am Paris CDG/ 8:55 amNov
21 Air France #636 Paris CDG/ 10:30 am Houston IAH/ 2:25 pm
Please note: flight itinerary subject to change without
notice.
Enrollment Form - Tour Code: 8981- 11/2015I would like to take
part in the 12-day pilgrimage with
St. Philip Neri ParishLed by Rev. Keith Pellerin, Pastor
Rev. Jeff Starkovich, PastorNovember 10 21, 2015
Enclosed is my/our deposit of $350.00 per personDeposit
Deadline: April 1, 2015Final Payment Deadline: August 3, 2015
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Package Price, per person, sharing twin room:
$3,095.00* + $695.00** departure taxes & fuel surcharge, per
person, sharing a twin room.*This discount of $100.00 per person
will apply for payments made entirely by personal
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taxes & fuel surcharge subject to increase until ticketing.
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andreceive reimbursement of up to 75% of your total tour costs.
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PAYMENT: Deposits and insurance payments will be accepted in the
form ofcheck, money order or credit card. A discount of $100.00 per
person will applyfor payments made entirely by personal check,
money order or certified bankcheck. Peters Way Tours reserves the
right to increase package price or reduceservices accordingly
should there be an escalation in the Euro valuation overthe U.S.
Dollar in excess of 3% from print date. If final payment is not
receivedby the balance deadline, Peters Way Tours reserves the
right to cancel yourreservation. If for any reason payment is
received within 21 days of departure,a charge for express mailing
of final documents will apply. A $50.00 late pay-ment fee and
possible increase in airfare may apply for late payments.
Personalchecks will not be accepted within 30 days of departure. If
the bank hasreturned a personal check, a $25.00 processing fee will
apply and subsequentpayments must be made in the form of money
order, certified bank check orcredit card.CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
From the time your deposit is received up to 130days prior to
departure, there is a $250.00 nonrefundable cancellation fee per
per-son. From 129 to 100 days prior to departure, there is a
$350.00 nonrefundable can-cellation fee per person. From 99 days
prior to departure up to the day of depar-ture, there is a
nonrefundable cancellation fee of 100% of all payments made
perperson including departure taxes & fuel surcharges, single
supplement, deviationfees, travel insurance payments and any other
costs incurred. Travel insurance isoffered as protection for
cancellations due to medical reasons such as illness orinjury,
please see TRAVEL INSURANCE. Travel insurance payments are
nonre-fundable upon receipt. Tour participation is nontransferable.
Names cannot betransferred on reservations or airline tickets.
Refund requests can only be honoredwhen submitted in writing to
Peters Way Tours. All refund requests are subject tocancellation
restrictions as set forth above. No refund will be made for any
accom-modations or services included in the tour that you do not
use.LATE RESERVATIONS: A $25.00 late reservation fee and possible
increase in airfaremay apply for bookings received after the
deposit deadline. All space is subject to avail-ability and cannot
be guaranteed past the deposit deadline noted on the brochure.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All participants must have a valid passport.
U.S.Passports must be valid for at least three (3) months,
subsequent to return date.Special entry requirements for non-U.S.
citizens may apply. Please consult theappropriate Consulate for
current requirements. It is solely the passengers respon-sibility
to ensure that all documents needed are completed and current.
Peters WayTours will not be held responsible for lack of current
and valid entry documents.AIR TRANSPORTATION: Round trip from
Houston IAH via Air France. Flight itin-erary and carrier may be
subject to change. Departure taxes & fuel surcharges are
estimat-ed. They are determined solely by the airlines and are
subject to increase prior to ticket-ing (approximately 30 days
prior to departure). AIRLINE SEATING: Under group airline
reservations/contracts, the airlineswill provide a block of seats
for the group. Individual requests for seating pref-erences can
only be made at time of check-in. Peters Way cannot submit seat-ing
preferences as we cannot guarantee that any or all requests will be
honored.If you require specific seating as a condition of your
travel, it is suggested thatyou book your airfare individually and
purchase the land only package.Upgrades to premium economy,
business class, or first class may be availablebut oftentimes
airlines will not allow the upgrades until time of
ticketing(approximately 30 days prior to departure). Group
reservations may not beaccessible online for advance
check-in/boarding passes/seat assignments.Airline guidelines vary.
Please contact our office for specific details.LAND ONLY
PASSENGERS: Land Only packages do not include any portion of the
groupairfare. All airline tickets will be your responsibility to
book independently. A passengerchoosing the land only portion of
the package ($2,695.00, sharing a twin bedded room) mustnotify
Peters Way Tours, in writing, 100 days prior to date of departure
or a penalty fee willbe assessed. Please be advised, passenger(s)
opting for the Land Only package or who aredeviating from the group
itinerary will be responsible for their own transfers
to/fromhotel/airport. However, if you arrive at the same time or
earlier than your group, you are wel-come to join the group on the
bus. Additionally, if you purchase your own air transportationand
the group does not materialize or you cancel your package for any
reason, Peters WayTours will not be held responsible for the cost
of your airfare. DEVIATIONS & ITINERARY CHANGES: Peters Way
Tours is pleased to assistclients with changes in itineraries. All
deviation requests must be submitted in writ-ing at least 90 days
prior to departure. Deviation fee will apply plus an airlinechange
fee per person. Your routing and dates requested will determine if
a differ-ence in airfare will also apply. Not all carriers permit
routing changes and/or devi-ations from the group itinerary. Please
contact our office for detailed information. TRANSFERS AND
PORTERAGE: Round-trip airport transfers are included for
pas-sengers who purchase the full air and land package. Porterage
of one piece of luggagethroughout your tour at hotels is also
included. ACCOMMODATIONS/SINGLE TRAVELERS: Price per person is
based ontwo persons sharing twin bedded rooms with private
facilities in hotelsthroughout your tour. Matrimonial (full) bedded
rooms are subject to availabil-ity and must be requested. Triple
rooms are available for family or friends trav-eling together. We
discourage triple room accommodations because they arenormally not
spacious and there is no discount for triple occupancy. Triplerooms
usually are regular twin or matrimonial (full) bedded rooms with a
roll-away bed added. Single rooms are limited but may be requested
at time ofbooking for an additional charge of $750.00. While single
rooms provide priva-cy, they are often smaller than twin bedded
rooms and may be located awayfrom the group. We will make every
effort (if you so desire) to match you witha same gender roommate
when we receive your application, but we do notguarantee a roommate
can be matched. If a single room must be assigned dueto your
roommate's cancellation, incompatibility or for any other reason
(evenat the last moment or while on tour), we must charge you the
tour's single sup-plement or pro-rated amount.
MEALS: Buffet breakfast daily plus eight (8) dinners, including
a farewelldinner with entertainment at Tanagra Restaurant in Rome.
Beverages (coffee,tea, mineral water) are not included at set menu
dinners. GRATUITIES & SERVICE CHARGES: Gratuities are not
included in your tourpackage. For good work, recommended (but
voluntary) tipping to your tour man-ager is 4.00 Euro per passenger
per day; to the driver is 2.00 Euro per passenger perday; for the
local guides 1.50 Euro per passenger per day. Tips for the tour
managerand bus driver are normally given as a group at the end of
the tour. Other gratuitiesare usually handled individually. All
service charges and local taxes as imposed byhotels are included in
the program rate. Although service charges are included, it
iscustomary to leave 1.00 Euro per person for the waiters after
each meal and 1.00 Euro per person per day for the maid/bell
boys.TRAVELER HEALTH ADVISORY: All passengers must ensure that they
aremedically and physically fit for travel and that such traveling
will not endangerthemselves or others as our pilgrimages entail a
lot of walking, which mayinvolve stairs, hills, cobblestone roads
and uneven pavement. Additionally, mostmotor coaches are not
equipped with wheelchair ramps. It is each passengersresponsibility
to be aware of his or her limits with regard to travel and
groupactivities. Any person with a disability requiring special
attention must advisePeters Way Tours of the situation at time of
enrollment. A qualified companionmust accompany any passenger
requiring special assistance. Peters Way Tourswill make reasonable
attempts to accommodate disabled passengers with specialneeds, but
shall not be held responsible in the event we are unable to do
so.Moreover, Peters Way Tours is not responsible for the denial of
services by anycarriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent
suppliers.DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY: Peters Way Tours is only
acting asintermediary and agent for the suppliers identified on
this, or any accompany-ing documents, in selling services, or in
accepting reservations or bookings forservices that are not
directly supplied by Peters Way Tours (such as air carriage,hotel
accommodations, ground transportation, meals, tours, cruises,
etc.).Peters Way Tours shall not be responsible for breach of
contract, bankruptcy orany intentional or careless actions or
omissions on the part of such suppliers,which result in any loss,
damage, delay, or injury to any traveler, travel compan-ions or
group member. Peters Way Tours shall not be held responsible for
anychanges made in the schedule of liturgies throughout the
pilgrimage. Unless theterm guaranteed is specifically written on
the ticket, invoice or reservationitinerary, Peters Way does not
guarantee any suppliers rates, bookings orreservations. Peters Way
Tours shall not be responsible for any injuries, dam-ages, or
losses caused to any traveler in connection with terrorist
activities,social or labor unrest, airline strikes, mechanical or
construction difficulties, dis-eases, local laws, climatic
conditions, abnormal conditions or developments, orany other
actions, omissions, or conditions outside Peters Way Tours
control.By embarking upon the trip, the traveler voluntarily
assumes all risks involvedwith such travel, whether expected or
unexpected. The traveler is herebywarned of such risks and is
advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverageagainst them. A
signed enrollment form shall constitute consent to the aboveterms
and conditions and an agreement on the travelers part to convey the
con-tents of this disclaimer to your travel companions and group
members.TRAVEL INSURANCE: It is strongly recommended that all
participants pur-chase insurance when they travel since the tour
operator is not responsible fornon-refundable payments, damaged
luggage or trip interruption. Peters WayTours offers an optional
Passenger Travel Protection Plan. These benefits andservices help
insure the well being of the passenger while traveling
worldwide.The plan payments are based on total package price,
including taxes, fuel sur-charges, single supplements, deviation
fees, late charges, etc. The plan paymentfor total package prices
from $0 to $1500.00 is $100; $1501.00 to $2500.00 is $175;$2501.00
to $3500.00 is $225; $3501.00 to $4500.00 is $250; $4501.00 to
$5500.00 is$275; and $5501.00 and over is 6% of total package
price. If the plan paymentis made at the time of deposit or within
21 days from the date of the PetersWay Tours Tour Deposit
Acknowledgement Letter, the passenger will becovered for
pre-existing conditions. However, the insurance plan can be
pur-chased at any time thereafter, excluding coverage for
pre-existing conditions,until final payment has been made. Plan
payments will not be accepted afterfinal payment has been made. All
plan payments are non-refundable. If youchoose to extend your stay
or embark on a pre-tour program, travel insurancecan be purchased
for an additional $4.00 per day. Additional coverage needs tobe
requested. The insurance plan will not automatically be extended.
The extend-ed insurance plan will only cover pre-paid arrangements
made through PetersWay Tours. Land Only passengers can have their
air arrangements covered foran additional $20.00 per person. The
Passenger Travel Protection Plan includescoverage for the
following: trip cancellation/interruption/delay, baggage/per-sonal
effects, emergency evacuation, repatriation, accident/sickness
medicalexpenses, accidental death dismemberment & 24-hour
Emergency AssistanceServices. These benefits and services are
provided by Seven Corners, Inc. Uponclaim approval, reimbursement
is up to 100% of the non-refundable paymentsfor your trip.
Cancellation For Any Reason upgrade can be added to your poli-cy
for an additional $100.00. This includes reasons for cancellation
not otherwisecovered by the regular policy. You can cancel up to 2
days prior to departure andreceive reimbursement of up to 75% of
the non-refundable payments for yourtrip. Payments must be received
for the upgrade with your insurance premiumat the time of deposit
or within 15 days from the date of the Peters Way ToursTour Deposit
Acknowledgement Letter. PLEASE NOTE: For complete detailsof
coverage, terms, conditions, exclusions, and pre-existing
conditions for theinsurance protection provided, refer to the
Description of Coverage, which youwill receive with your travel
documents. If you need further information, pleasecall Seven
Corners, Inc. at 1-800-371-0926 or 317-575-2656 and ask for
CustomerService. Travel insurance is underwritten by United States
Fire InsuranceCompany, Eatontown, NJ under policy number
FSG12-120116-01RT.
Acceptance of these Terms & Conditions, with signature on
enrollment form, is required for participation in this tour.