. . . is intended for those Pilgrims who want to visit Pilgrimage sites in addition to World Youth Day in Cologne. Optional air quotation with Air Canada or A Italia from Canada.

The day of departure from Canada is listed below. The overnight flight arrives in Rome the following day.

ROME & COLOGNE PILGRIMAGE TOUR: Program #105

August 12 to 22, 2005
 11 days / 9 nights

Long before efforts were made to unite Europe economically and politically and long before the flocks of tourists, men have crossed borders in order to reach the large places of pilgrimage. At these holy places, they hope to gain a new sense of the message given to them by their belief. The strain and occurrences that they experience on their way there give them more insight. Their experiences at the holy place itself provide many people with new strength and energy for the story they hear of the shrine - the rituals that are held and the praying people - all create an atmosphere in which the soul can open and find peace. Europe is rich in places of pilgrimage. There are large places to which millions make their pilgrimages and there are innumerable regional shrines to which people from neighbouring areas or from the region wend their way.

All these places have one thing in common: They provide spiritual consolation and new strength for living. Experience Europe in the footsteps of the pilgrims!

Depart for Rome via Toronto with Alitalia Airlines. Complimentary meals and beverages served in flight.
Day Two	Arrival in Rome	August 13, 2005

We arrive in Rome and are met by our tour escort. We pass via the Apian Way and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city while our rooms are prepared at the hotel. We will see some of the sites of Ancient Rome, including the Forum and the Colosseum, built the Emperors of the Flavian Dynasty in the first century after Christ and originally named the Flavian Amphitheatre. Colosseum refers to the "colossal" statue of Nero that at one time stood at the entrance. We will drive by the Forum and go into the Colosseum. We then proceed to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Then, we proceed to our hotel for check-in. 

This morning we make our way to Vatican City for our guided tour St. Peter’s Basilica.  Afterward we take time to shop at some of the excellent shops in the Vatican area for religious articles. This afternoon we visit the Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls, housing the Tomb of St. Paul the Apostle, affectionately known as the Apostle of the Gentiles. Here we celebrate Mass.  We will have some free time to visit Trevi Fountain or the Spanish steps. Dinner is included this evening.

This morning we transfer to the Rome airport for our return flight to Dusseldorf.  A coach will meet our group for the short transfer to Cologne. Upon arrival you will check-in at the where you spend the next seven nights.  

Breakfast and dinner included.

World Youth Day activities.

Breakfast and dinner included daily.

Coach transfer to Dusseldorf for our return flight via Rome to Toronto.

Complimentary meals and beverages will be served in flight.

Included in tour cost:

	Meet and greet service at Rome airport
	Services of tour guide for entire length of stay in Rome
	One night's accommodation in Rome, bed and breakfast, 2 to room
	One night's accommodation in Rome, bed, breakfast and dinner, 2 to room
	Panoramic city sightseeing on arrival in Rome
	Visit to Colloseum, St. Mary Major
	Half-day guide for city tour of Rome
	Entrance to Coliseum, Palatine Hill and Foro Romano
	Visit to Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore and Scala Sana
	Entrance fees to Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
	Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
	Visit to St. Paul's Outside the Walls
	Walking tour of Rome's city centre including the Trevi Fountain
	Coach transfer with assistance from Rome to airport
	Deluxe roundtrip coach transfer Dusseldorf / Cologne / Dusseldorf
	7 nights' accommodation in Cologne at the
	7 breakfast and 7 dinners
	Tips for driver and guides for tour and two transfers
	RBC Deluxe Package Insurance: CA$1,500 prior / unlimited, after
	Optional quotation for Alitalia airfare from Toronto to Rome; Rome to Dusseldorf; and Dusseldorf to Rome to Toronto

Rome & Cologne Pilgrimage Tour: Program #105: Youth Hostel Deutz: Capacity: 100 Beds Prices per Person in Euro
	Four to Room	Three or Two to Room
25 - 29 Pax	933 Euro	plus 100 Euro
30 - 39 Pax	853 Euro	plus 100 Euro
40 - 48 Pax	815 Euro	plus 100 Euro
Option for Airfare:  Alitalia: Toronto-Rome; Rome-Dusseldorf; Dusseldorf-Rome-Toronto		TBA
Single Supplement: plus 216 Euro

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