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JUNE 25 - JULY 6, 2018

FRANCE CATHOLIC SHRINES OF

WITH FR. JOHN PALATUCCI

TRIP ITINERARY:*

Day 1. Monday, June 25: Transatlantic flight Board your flight to Toulouse, France. Day 2. Tuesday, June 26: Lourdes Upon arrival to Toulouse transfer in your private motor-coach to Lourdes, where in 1858, the Blessed Virgin appeared 18 times to St. Bernadette Soubirous. After a general description of the shrine, enjoy some leisure time before a welcome dinner to meet your travel companions. After dinner, you may participate in the beautiful candlelight rosary. Overnight in Lourdes. (WD) Day 3. Wednesday, June 27: Lourdes This morning is free for private devotions, to make the Way of the Cross, drink water from the miraculous spring, or submerge in the healing waters where hundreds of miraculous cures have taken place. In the afternoon, take a walking sightseeing tour of the main sites related to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary and to St. Bernadette. Tonight you may participate in the procession of the sick, and after dinner in the candlelight rosary. (BB, D) Day 4. Thursday, June 28: Lourdes – Paris Take a morning speed train to Paris. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing of the city, followed by a cruise on the Seine River. Dinner and overnight in Paris. (BB, D)

Day 5. Friday, June 29: Paris This morning, visit the Miraculous Medal Shrine and pray before the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Labouré, to whom Our Lady appeared in 1830 and displayed a vision of the miraculous medal. Also in the shrine is the incorrupt body of St. Louise de Marillac and the heart of St. Vincent de Paul, founders of the Daughters of Charity. Nearby, visit the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul to venerate his relics. Afterwards, visit the Sainte Chapelle built by St. Louis King of France to house Our Lord’s Crown of Thorns. The building is a magnificent work of art with astounding stained-glass windows. Continue to Notre Dame Cathedral, an icon of Paris and a magnificent example of Gothic architecture. The rest of the day is at leisure, and dinner tonight is on your own to sample the excellent Parisian cuisine. (BB) Day 6. Saturday, June 30: Paris With a full day at leisure, you may take advantage and visit the world-famous Louvre Museum; St. Denis Basilica, burial place of St. Denis, first bishop, martyr, and patron saint of France, and where most French kings are entombed; or the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Montmartre, where perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has been observed uninterrupted since 1885. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Paris. (BB)

HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE:

Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle, Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, St. Vincent de Paul, cruise on the Seine River Lourdes: sites related to St. Bernadette and the apparitions Nevers: incorrupt body of St. Bernadette of Lourdes Chartres: Cathedral housing Our Lady’s Veil Mont St-Michel: Abbey dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel Normandy Beaches: where the Allied forces landed in 1944 Lisieux: St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Day 7. Sunday, July 1: Paris – Nevers – Chartres Travel south to Nevers and visit the Convent of St. Gildard, where St. Bernadette Soubirous lived. After taking the veil in 1867, St. Bernadette lived for 12 years as a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Nevers. Throughout her life, she suffered from and eventually died of asthma at the age of 35. Pray before St. Bernadette’s incorrupt body, miraculously preserved since her death in 1879. Visit the museum housing many of her personal belongings. Afterwards, travel to Chartres for dinner and overnight. (BB, D) Day 8. Monday, July 2: Chartres – Caen This morning visit the Chartres Cathedral, France’s best - preserved medieval cathedral, and its crypt. Pray before its greatest treasure: the Veil of Our Lady, miraculously preserved during a fire in 1194. Admire the glorious collection of over 150 stained glass windows, illustrating biblical passages and daily life in the 13th century. Early in the afternoon, travel north to Caen. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking sightseeing of the city center. Dinner and overnight in Caen. (BB, D) Day 9. Tuesday, July 3: Caen: Excursion to Mont Saint-Michel Spend the day in Mont Saint-Michel, one of the most enchanting sights in France. In 709, St. Michael the Archangel appeared to the bishop of Avranches, St. Aubert, and told him to build a chapel in his honor on the island. The Abbey, encircled by sea, was a renowned center of medieval learning. Visit all three levels which include the church, La Merveille, and the cloisters. Return to Caen for dinner and overnight. (BB, D) Day 10. Wednesday, July 4: Caen: Excursion to Normandy Beaches Travel northwest to the shores of Normandy, where the Allied forces landed to liberate German-occupied France in 1944. Visit Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville Sur Mer, and the Pointe du Hoc. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Caen. (BB) Day 11. Thursday, July 5: Caen – Lisieux – Paris Today visit Lisieux, the home of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, whom Pope St. Pius X called “the greatest saint of modern times.” Visit the Basilica of St. Therese and Les Buissonnets, her family home. On display are relics, clothing, and personal objects belonging to the “Little Flower.” Unite your prayers in the Carmel Chapel with those of the Carmelite sisters, just as St. Therese did before her death in 1897. In the afternoon, continue to Paris for a farewell dinner and overnight. (BB, FD) Day 12. Friday, July 6: Paris – New York Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your homebound flight. (BB)

Buffet Breakfast (BB); Dinner (D); Welcome Dinner (WD); Farewell Dinner (FD)

* In case of unforeseen events, this itinerary is subject to change.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Transatlantic flights JFK-Toulouse, Paris-JFK Accommodations in first class hotels Daily Holy Masses Deluxe motor-coach for scheduled

transfers and sightseeing All breakfasts and 7 dinners with wine Services of a professional English-speaking

tour escort Admission fees for all included sightseeing Porterage for one suitcase per person

at the hotels Service charges, government fees Medical travel insurance during the trip

(for travelers under 80 years of age)

PRICING INFORMATION Pilgrimage price per person (pp) in double

occupancy, including roundtrip air from New York (JFK): $3,990 (includes estimated air taxes & surcharges of $395 as of November 2017, subject to change)

Land-only price: $2,995 pp Single supplement at hotels: $1,095 Non-refundable deposit of $250 pp is due

by: March 15, 2018 Balance due by: April 15, 2018

ADDITIONAL COSTS: Gratuities to tour escort, local guides,

driver, and church stipends Optional trip cancellation/ interruption

travel insurance (Also see “Not Included” section under Terms & Conditions.)

TERMS & CONDITIONS RESERVATION AND PAYMENT A non-refundable deposit of $250 per passenger and a complete registration form are required to hold space on this pilgrimage. The last day to accept initial deposit without penalty is March 15, 2018. For passengers registering after this date, there is an additional late fee of $100. Prices after March 15, 2018 are subject to change depending on air space availability. The full balance is due no later than April 15, 2018. To maintain our prices as low as possible and to avoid charges that add cost to our pilgrimages, we do not accept credit cards. Space for this pilgrimage is limited. There are 35 airplane seats reserved from New York (JFK). Therefore, reservations are processed in the order they are received. A minimum of 20 passengers is needed to form the group. PILGRIMAGE PRICES Pilgrimage prices have been based on current costs of services included in the itinerary and on a minimum of 25 passengers. In the event of less than 25 passengers, change in currency conversion rates or amendments in local government taxes, we reserve the right to adjust the price accordingly. The estimated air taxes and surcharges from New York (JFK) are $395 and are subject to change until ticketed. The exchange rate used is US $1.19 per Euro. CANCELLATION PENALTIES All cancellations requested by participants must be in writing and are subject to the following fees. If cancellation is received more than 120 days prior to

departure, the deposit will be retained. Then the following per person cancellation fees apply: * 120-90 days prior to depart: 25% of total price * 89-60 days prior to depart: 50% of total price * 59-30 days prior to depart: 75% of total price * 29-0 days prior to depart: 100% of total price If air tickets have been purchased at the time of cancellation, the air ticket fare will count as part of the refund, if a refund applies. PILGRIMAGE CANCELLATION If Catholic Heritage Tours cancels the pilgrimage before June 25, 2018 due to lack of participants, it will refund all monies paid to Catholic Heritage Tours for the scheduled pilgrimage, with the exception of airline cancellation fees, if any. There is no additional liability. Catholic Heritage Tours cannot assume responsibility for any additional cost or any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellations of individual air tickets or other arrangements made for this pilgrimage. TRAVEL INSURANCE For travelers under 80 years of age and who are residents of the United States, the pilgrimage price includes travel insurance during the trip covering trip delay, baggage delay, baggage loss, accident and sickness medical expense, and emergency medical transportation. To qualify for coverage of a pre-existing medical condition, the insurance premium must be paid within 15 days of the initial trip deposit. We also offer and strongly recommend optional trip cancellation and interruption insurance, which is not included. Travelers who are 80 years of age and older may still purchase travel insurance through Catholic Heritage Tours. Please call for details. AIRLINE SEATING Seating requests under the group air reservation may be made; however, please know that sometimes airlines do not provide group seating assignments prior to departure, and sometimes when they do, changes cannot be made until check-in at the airport. In these cases, we will ask that the request be made directly to the airline at the ticket counter on the day of departure. Passengers may also exchange seats with other group members once on the plane. GROUP TRAVEL This is a group pilgrimage – not an individual trip – with its goal being the benefit of the group as a whole. All planned activities are for the entire group; therefore passengers are expected, but not required, to participate in these activities. One may choose not to participate in parts of the sightseeing; however, there is no refund for missed sightseeing. GROUP AIR RESTRICTIONS Due to the airlines’ reduced capacity and restrictive group reservation terms, group air reservations are often difficult to coordinate. The number of connections, length of layovers, and all conditions surrounding air travel cannot be guaranteed and may change before departure. Accordingly, if passengers require specific air travel needs and are not flexible concerning group air travel, they may wish to consider purchasing the Land-Only package and secure their own preferred air arrangements. SINGLE ROOMS AND ROOMMATES A limited number of single rooms are available at the single supplement price. In case they are all taken, there may be an additional fee for a double room in single occupancy. If passengers wish to have Catholic Heritage Tours assign a roommate, we will do our best; however, if we cannot find a roommate, we will ask if the passenger would like to pay the single supplement fee.

PILGRIMAGE SCHEDULE Catholic Heritage Tours’ itineraries depend mainly on the opening times of the visited shrines and on the celebration of Holy Mass. Therefore, in order to cover the activities of the day, breakfast will be scheduled early and dinner will be late in the evening, as is the custom in Europe. Pilgrimage itineraries are prepared in advance and are subject to change. PHYSICAL HEALTH Participants will take full responsibility for being fully able to participate in the daily scheduled activities of the group, noting that pilgrimages organized by Catholic Heritage Tours require physical fitness in order to keep up with the group’s pace. There is daily walking, sometimes up or down slopes, and at times sidewalks and terrain may be uneven. We recommend preparing oneself by walking before the trip. One may choose not to participate in parts of the sightseeing; however, there is no refund for missed sightseeing. For their safety, passengers 80 years of age and older as well as anyone in need of walking assistance are required to be accompanied by a travel companion who is able to assist. BAGGAGE Porterage at the hotels for one suitcase on the pilgrimage is included. Its weight should not exceed 50 pounds, nor 62 linear inches (L+W+H). NOT INCLUDED Beverages and food not included on the menu served on the pilgrimage; laundry; fees for excess baggage; fees for passport/visas; Mass stipends; tips for tour escort, driver, and local guides; and all other items of a personal nature. PASSPORTS AND VISAS A valid passport with expiration date at least 6 months after traveling dates is required for all participants. As of November 2017, US citizens do not require a tourist visa for France. Other nationalities, please contact the French embassy or consulate. RESPONSIBILITY & LIABILITY Catholic Heritage Tours acts only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, activities, or other services connected with this pilgrimage. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers. Catholic Heritage Tours and their respective employees, agents, representatives, and assigns accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other incident which may be caused by the negligence, defect, default of any company or person in performing these services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, mental disorders, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other such causes.