2020 Grand Catholic Italy with Oberammergau12 Nights / 15 Day Land Tour • Escorted from Honolulu Tour #1: May 16 – 30, 2020 • Tour Manager: Geri Ichimura Tour #2: September 19 – October 03, 2020 • Tour Managers: Dean & Annette Mizumura

Featuring: Rome, Cascia, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Venice, Innsbruck, Oberammergau & Munich

Home to numerous places of devotion and worship, Italy is the perfect destination for travelers looking to rejoice in their faith. On this Italy tour, overnight in Rome, the heart of Christianity; Assisi, where St. Francis was born, worked, and died; Florence, one of the world’s most beautiful cities; and Padua. Along the way, visit—and even attend Mass at—many of Italy’s treasured basilicas. You will also travel to Germany, overnight in Oberammergau and Munich, and attend the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play, performed every 10 years. Enjoy first-class seating for this remarkable play.

In Rome, visit the four major Papal basilicas: St. Peter's Basilica, the world’s largest Christian church; St. Paul Outside the Walls, Rome's second-largest basilica and the burial place of St. Paul the Apostle; St. John Lateran Basilica, the Western World’s oldest basilica and the Papal residence until the 14th century; and St. Mary Major Basilica, the most important Roman church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Also in Rome, attend the Papal audience (subject to availability), receive the Papal Blessing, and visit the Holy Stairs, brought from Jerusalem around 326 AD by Constantine the Great’s mother.

In Assisi, in addition to St. Mary of the Angels Basilica and the Basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare, visit the Monastery of St. Damian, a Franciscan shrine built on the spot where St. Francis heard Christ’s voice, and Carceri Hermitage, a peaceful oasis where St. Francis came to pray. In Florence, attend Mass at Santa Maria Novella Basilica, a gothic masterpiece, and visit Santa Croce Basilica, with the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and others. In Padua, founded more than 3,000 years ago, visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, dating to the 13th century. From Padua, an excursion to Venice includes a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica.

These are just some of the many highlights on this inspirational Italy—with Oberammergau—tour.

YOUR ESCORTED GRAND CATHOLIC ITALY WITH OBERAMMERGAU TOUR INCLUDES:Roundtrip Economy Airfare from Honolulu, 12 Nights Hotel Accommodations, 20 Meals (12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 7 Dinners), All Taxes & Fees

* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.exploreflightfees.com. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee may apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there is less than (20) tour members. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments and “final” tour itinerary are subject to change. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Deposit: $1000 per person (non-refundable). Final Payment Due: Tour #1: 11/16/19 • Tour #2: 03/23/20. Final payment to NST for Air/Transfer portion must be made by cash, check or money order only. Final payment for Land portion may be made by credit card.

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INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 12 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS,

MEALS AND SIGHTSEEING AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY,

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$6499*TOUR #1: MAY 16 – 30

$6489*TOUR #2: SEPT 19 – OCT 03

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Day 9: Sun – FLORENCE. This morning, attend Mass at SANTA MARIA NOVELLA, the city’s first great basilica. Then, embark on a guided walking tour that visits the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s David. Admire the magnificent Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Then, visit SANTA CROCE BASILICA with the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Rossini, and others. (B)

Day 10: Mon – FLORENCE – PADUA. Travel through the Apennine Mountains to arrive in the flat Po area. In Padua, a guided visit of the BASILICA OF ST. ANTHONY shows you the tomb and reliquaries of this miracle-working saint and patron of lost and stolen articles. St. Anthony Is one of the Catholic Church’s most popular saints. MILANO or Similar (2 Nights) (B)

Day 11: Tue – PADUA. EXCURSION TO VENICE. A short drive brings you to Venice. Enter the city in style by PRIVATE BOAT and see the sights with your Local Guide. Visit lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS, ST. MARK’S SQUARE and its BASILICA. Time at leisure or take an optional gondola ride. Return to Padua. (B, D)

Day 12: Wed – PADUA – INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA – OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY. A scenic drive through the impressive Dolomites brings you to the capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck. Follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk to the GOLDEN ROOF, and you may wish to shop for crystal, for which the city is famous. Cross the German border and arrive in picturesque Oberammergau. HOTEL IN THE VILLAGE OF OBERAMMERGAU (2 Nights) (B, D)

Day 13: Thur – OBERAMMERGAU. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 10 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B, L, D)

Day 14: Fri – OBERAMMERGAU – MUNICH. Arrive in Munich, where Germany’s “Secret Capital” comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot high Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. Afternoon at leisure, and tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. HOLIDAY INN MUNICH CITY CENTRE or Similar (1 Night) (B,D)

Day 15: Sat – MUNICH – HONOLULU. After breakfast, return flight to Honolulu. Aloha and Welcome Home! (B)

2020 GRAND CATHOLIC ITALY WITH OBERAMMERGAU DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY:Selected Sightseeing is included in tour. Additional optional tours are available for purchase through Globus.

Day 1: Sat – HONOLULU. Depart Honolulu.

Day 2: Sun – In transit.

Day 3: Mon – ROME, ITALY. Welcome to Rome! At 5:00 pm, meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the start of this spiritual journey through Italy. STARHOTELS MICHELANGELO or Similar (3 Nights) (D)

Day 4: Tue – ROME. Begin your discovery in Vatican City with a guided visit of the VATICAN MUSEUMS, including the SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, as well as for being the place where the conclave takes place for the election of the new popes. Continue the visit with the monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE, where the pope prays the Angelus every Sunday in front of thousands of believers and the BASILICA, not only an incredibly rich architectural and decorative wonder, but also the place where all Catholic popes are buried. Cross the Tiber River and dip into ancient Roman history by visiting the COLOSSEUM, the largest amphitheater ever built; and seeing the Roman Forum, site of military processions, elections, trials, and the overall center of Roman public life for centuries. (B)

Day 5: Wed – ROME. This morning, attend the PAPAL AUDIENCE (subject to availability) for the chance to see the Pope and receive the Papal Blessing. Later, visit ST. PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS, one of Rome’s four major Papal basilicas built by Constantine on the grave of St. Paul, beheaded by Nero around 65–67 AD, and explore the mysterious ancient CATACOMBS that run under the city. During the persecutions, the catacombs were used as places of refuge for the celebration of the Eucharist. Next, visit ST. JOHN LATERAN BASILICA and the HOLY STAIRS, which were brought from Jerusalem to Rome around 326 AD by St. Helena, mother of Constantine the Great. Officially, pilgrims may only ascend these 28 white marble steps on their knees. Then, visit the hallowed halls of ST. MARY MAJOR BASILICA. (B)

Day 6: Thur – ROME – CASCIA – ASSISI. Depart Rome today and head north into Umbria for a stop in Cascia to explore the life of St. Rita, known as the “Saint of the Impossible,” as she went through many problems through the different stages of her life but always managed to get through thanks to her faith and prayer. Visit the BASILICA, see the tomb with the saint’s incorrupt body, and attend Mass. Also, visit the lower basilica, home of the Eucharistic Miracle, which is commemorated each year with the Feast of Corpus Christi. Continue to hilltop Assisi, home of St. Francis and St. Clare. Here, visit ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS BASILICA, where St. Francis consecrated St. Clare as the “Bride of Christ,” and the PORZIUNCOLA, where he founded the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor in 1209. WINDSOR SAVOIA or Similar (2 Nights) (B, D)

Day 7: Fri – ASSISI. Attend Mass this morning, followed by a guided walking tour of Assisi. Visit the BASILICAS OF ST. FRANCIS and ST. CLARE, and see the crucifix that spoke to St. Francis. He is the patron saint of animals and the environment. St. Claire was one of St. Francis’ first followers and founded the Order of Poor Ladies, a monastic religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition. A short trip by minibus takes you to the CARCERI HERMITAGE, a peaceful oasis in the woods of Mount Subasio where St. Francis came to pray. Finally, visit the MONASTERY OF ST. DAMIAN, a Franciscan shrine built on the spot where St. Francis heard the voice of Christ, and where he wrote the Canticle of the Creatures. This afternoon, you may wish to join an optional excursion to magnificent medieval Spello. (B)

Day 8: Sat – ASSISI – SIENA – FLORENCE. Leave Assisi and enter Tuscany. In Siena, meet your Local Guide and learn all about St. Catherine, a saint, a mystic, a doctor of the Church, and the patroness of Italy and Europe as you visit the BASILICA OF ST. DOMINIC, the SANCTUARY, and the HOUSE. Then, enjoy a walk through the ancient narrow lanes and visit beautiful PIAZZA DEL CAMPO. Afternoon arrival in Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” MEDITERRANEO or Similar (2 Nights) (B, D)