Itinerary

Day 1, July 11, Monday: Depart USA
This morning, depart Los Angeles and New York's J.F.K International Airport
on your overseas pilgrimage when the Delta Airlines jet lifts into the evening
sky for your overnight flight to Venice.
Complimentary meals and beverages will be served aloft. (D,B)

• Day 2, July 12, Tuesday: Arrive/Venice region - Mestre
Upon arrival at Venice Airport, a Peter's Way Tour Director will meet you
upon your exit from customs and baggage area. Your luggage will be
transferred to a comfortable touring bus and soon you will be on your way to
Mestre, a suburb of Venice, for hotel check-in. Balance of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Mestre. (D)

• Day 3, July 13, Wednesday: AM/Half day tour of Venice - PM/At leisure
After breakfast, you will have a motor launch transfer to St. Mark's Square to
explore this lovely and famous Lagoon-City on the Adriatic Coast. It is like a
giant maze with its tiny alleys and hidden piazzas linked by narrow footbridges
over the many large and small canals. Begin your day with a walking tour at
Venice's hub of activity, Piazza San Marco, which is lined with galleries, luxury
shops and charming cafes. As you will see, dominating the Square is the
magnificent Basilica San Marco where the mixture of styles - Byzantine,
Romanesque and Gothic - and profuse decoration reflect Venice's history.
Marvel at the shimmering mosaics encrusted on its interior walls, the precious
sculptures and rare marbles. Admire the Campanile, having simple lines that
sharply contrasts with the sumptuous decor of the Church and Clock Tower
where famous Moors have been striking the hours for over 500 years.
Continue to the Bridge of Sighs which connects to the Doges' Palace and the
Piombi Prisons. The bridge is so named because of the sad laments of the
prisoners as they were led across it to certain torture and possible death.
Independent lunch, followed by leisure time. Don't miss out on an optional
gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to
serenade you. At 6:30pm, sing for the scheduled public Mass at the
Basilica of San Marco at which the St. James Church Choir will sing for the
Mass. Independent dinner. Overnight at hotel in Mestre. (B)

• Day 4, July 14, Thursday: Padua - Ravenna - Florence
After breakfast, you will leave Mestre for the lovely town of Padua. Visit the
Basilica of St. Anthony, with its famous Chapel of the Relics containing the
actual tongue and lower jawbone of the Saint. The Basilica, also contains a
mixture of Gothic, Romanesque and Byzantine architecture, and houses a
huge collection of art treasures.
Then you will continue on to visit Ravenna. Ravenna means mosaics,
specifically the wonderful Byzantine mosaics in the 6th-century Church of
San Vitale. Enjoy informal singing at the Church of San Vitale in
Ravenna. Independent lunch.
Time will be given to browse around in Ravenna.
Then you will drive through the gentle Tuscan hills that have for centuries
inspired saints, artists and admirers of beauty to the Renaissance city of
Florence. Check in at your hotel in Florence.
Dinner and overnight in Florence. (B,D)

• Day 5, July 15, Friday: AM/Academy of Fine Arts; Highlights of Florence -

PM/At leisure
After breakfast, your local guide will be ready to take you to the Accademia
which holds the superb "David" by Michelangelo. Continue on to the
beautiful Piazza Del Duomo and the delicately patterned green, white and
pink Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, crowned with its magnificent
Dome by Brunelleschi; Giotto's Bell Tower; and the Romanesque Baptistry of
St. John, with the exquisite bronze doors by Ghiberti which Michelangelo
called the Gates of Paradise. See the 13th century Franciscan Church of the
Holy Cross which holds the Tombs of the greatest of Florentine men.
Independent lunch. This afternoon is free for shopping and independent
sightseeing. Perhaps you will visit the Piazza degli Uffizi, flanked by the
Uffizi Palace, which houses what may be the most important collection of
paintings in the world. Or, maybe you would like to visit the Piazza Della
Signoria; the famous shop-lined bridge, Ponte Vecchio and the adjacent
"Straw Market"; or shop for leather, gold or other Florentine souvenirs.
Independent dinner. Overnight in Florence. (B)

• Day 6, July 16, Saturday: Assisi - Sites of St. Francis - Rome
After breakfast, you will leave Florence aboard your comfortable motor coach
for Assisi, one of the high points of any travel experience. After a two-hour
ride you will see Assisi on a mountain top. The narrow lanes, the Shrines of
Saint Francis and the overwhelming art dedicated to its young friar - a rich
young man who turned to God after an illness and established an order that
has grown stronger over the centuries. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli
Angeli which is a great basilica built in 1569 crowned by the magnificent
dome designed by Alessi. It encloses the shrine of the "Porziuncula" or the
Little Portion Chapel around which the first Franciscan community was
centered, the place where Clare received the habit from Francis, and the
Capella Del Transito which marks the spot where the Saint died.

Continuing, you will visit the Basilica of St. Clare, the first and most important
heroine of the Franciscan movement. View her remains and see the
Miraculous Crucifix. You will see the statue of St. Francis in the courtyard
where thornless roses bloom. Independent lunch.
Celebrate private Mass at the Basilica of Saint Francis at which St. James
Church Choir and Friends will sing for the Mass. Then explore the Basilica
where the body of the Saint is buried. Here you will marvel at the worldfamous
Giotto Frescoes depicting scenes from the life of St. Francis.
Continue to Rome for hotel check-in.
Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B,D)

• Day 7, July 17, Sunday: AM/Solemn Mass at St. Peter's Basilica -

Evening /Formal Concert for the City of Rome at the Church of the Gesu
Breakfast at your hotel. Then you will be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica for
9:00am., Mass at which the St. James Church Choir will be the principal
Choir. After Mass, attend the noon Papal Blessing in St. Peter's Square.
Hearty pilgrims may want to climb the 330 stairs to the top of St. Peter's for an
unparalleled view of Vatican City and Rome.
Independent lunch followed by leisure time.
After an early dinner, you will be transferred to Church of the Gesu for
rehearsal and a formal public concert for the city of Rome sung by St. James
Church Choir.
Return to your hotel. Overnight in Rome. (B,D)

• Day 8, July 18, Monday: AM/Tour of the Vatican Museum; Sistine Chapel;

St. Peter's Basilica - PM/Tour of Ancient Rome
After a continental breakfast, begin your morning of sightseeing with a visit to
the Vatican Museums. Walk in the footsteps of the Princes of the Church
through the richly decorated galleries. Visit the famous Pinacoteca (Picture
Gallery), which houses religious works by Giotto, Raphael, Da Vinci, Caravaggio
and Rodin, among others. Continue on to the Sistine Chapel, the private
chapel of the Popes, where Michelangelo best expressed his genius in
monumental frescoes. End your morning tour in St. Peter's Basilica to see
Michelangelo's magnificent Pieta and to take in the awesome architecture and
the statuary adorning this largest of all Christian churches.
Independent lunch.
This afternoon, you will visit the Church of St. Peter in Chains to see the
original chains in which St. Peter was brought captive to Rome and the statue
of Moses, one of Michelangelo's greatest masterpieces. Then you will continue
on to the ancient Roman Forum. See the Arch of Titus and the Arch of
Constantine. Proceed to the Coliseum for a fascinating explanation of its
history. Continue on to the grandiose white marble monument of King Victor
Emmanuel II, often called the "Wedding Cake." See the Trajan Column and
the Market (the ancient Roman equivalent of a department store). End your
day with a visit to the Trevi Fountain to toss in a coin to ensure your
"Arrivederci Roma."
Independent dinner. Overnight at hotel in Rome. (B)

• Day 9, July 19, Tuesday: Full day at leisure - Optional tour available - Naples & Pompeii
Breakfast at your hotel. Full day at leisure.
Independent lunch and dinner.
This day is your opportunity to explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Rome all
on your own! Perhaps you will want to buy religious articles in preparation for
the Papal blessing at the audience on Wednesday. Or you may want to treat
yourself to a leisurely multi-course lunch in a quaint trattoria. There are always
plenty of churches, museums, piazzas and ancient ruins to explore. This is the
time to hit Gucci's and other high fashion spots, as well as the local shops and
street vendors. Rome is yours!
For those who are taking part in the optional tour to Naples and Pompeii, the day will
proceed as follows:
After breakfast you will take an early morning drive south on the Autostrada
del Sol "Sun Route" via the regions of Lazio and Campania for Naples. On the
way in the distance you will see the Abbey of Monte Casino of World War II
fame. Naples is situated on a beautiful bay on the Mediterranean coast. Upon
arrival in Naples there will be an orientation ride of the city: Mergellina, Castel
dell'Ovo, Plebiscito Square. Enjoy and photograph the famous view of the city,
the bay and Mt. Vesuvius. On our way to Pompeii, a short stop will be made en
route to visit a Coral and Cameo factory. In Pompeii you will explore the
incredibly well-preserved remains of this ancient Roman town, where all life
was suddenly stopped by an eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D.
Return to Rome for overnight. (B)

• Day 10, July 20, Wednesday: AM/General Audience - PM/Tour of Christian Rome -

Evening Farewell dinner at a Roman Restaurant
Breakfast at your hotel. You will then be transported into the heart of
Christendom for an audience with Pope John Paul II. St. James Church
Choir will sing a selection for him when announced during the English
language portion. This will be an experience that you will never forget!
Independent lunch.
After lunch, you will visit the magnificent Basilica of St. Paul. It was built by
Constantine in the fourth century on the site of St. Paul's tomb. After
having been totally destroyed by fire in 1823, it was rebuilt on the original
basilican plan of early Christian churches. Surrounding the nave are the
medallions of each Pope, from Peter to John Paul II. Continue on your tour
to the Cathedral of St. John Lateran, the first Christian church to be
consecrated. It was founded by the Emperor Constantine in the fourth
century and was home to the Popes for many years prior to the present
Vatican residence. End your morning tour with a visit to the Basilica of
St. Mary Major, one of the four major Basilicas built by Pope Sixtus III (AD
432-440). View the impressive interior with its remarkable mosaics in the
nave depicting scenes from the Old Testament. The mosaics above the
entablature are among the most ancient Christian mosaics in Rome. Your
farewell dinner to Rome this evening will be at Tana del Re in Rome.
Experience an atmosphere of hospitality and friendship, and taste the
Mediterranean cuisine in a typical Roman atmosphere with wine and
music. Overnight in Rome. (B,D)

• Day 11, July 21, Thursday: Return to USA
Breakfast at your hotel. Then you will be transferred to Rome's Leonardo Da
Vinci Airport for your return flight to the USA. Arrive on the same day. (B)

• Unexpected circumstances might require alteration of details described
in this brochure.
• Peter’s Way offers an optional comprehensive Passenger Travel
Protection Insurance Policy. You may now be covered for pre-existing
conditions if your insurance payment is included with your deposit.
• If deposit deadline has passed, enrollment may still be possible.
Please inquire toll-free at 1-800-225-7662.

Your Choir Pilgrimage Includes:
* Round-trip economy class via Delta Airlines: Los Angeles/New York/Venice - Rome/New York/Los Angeles
* US Departure tax; Customs User fee; Security tax.
* Nine (9) nights, accommodations in twin rooms with private facilities in first class hotels.
* Breakfast daily plus five dinners, including a farewell dinner with wine at La Tana Dei Re.
* Meeting and assistance upon departure from Los Angeles.
* Services of a Peter's Way Tour Manager upon arrival to departure.
* Porterage of one piece of luggage per person at airport/hotels.
* All sightseeing as per the attached itinerary in a private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach.
* Services of a professional, licensed, English-speaking guide.
* Portfolio of travel documents including a Peter's Way flight bag, luggage tags, name badges and full instructions.

Items not included in the price:
* Health, trip cancellation/interruption or baggage insurance.
* Items of a personal nature (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
* Gratuities to the tour director, guides and driver.
* Items not specifically mentioned above.

PAYMENT: Payment must be made by check or money order. In an effort to keep
our prices as low as possible and to avoid charges that add cost to our products, we
do not accept credit cards.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: Round trip from Los Angeles via Delta Airlines. Flight
itinerary and carrier may be subject to change. Airfare is subject to increases prior to
date of travel. By sending your deposit together with your completed reservation form,
airfare will be guaranteed against future fare increases. Airlines will provide a block
of seats for the group. Individual seat requests can be made at time of check-in.

ACCOMMODATIONS/SINGLE TRAVELERS: Price per person is based on two
persons sharing twin bedded rooms with private facilities in first class hotels
throughout your tour. Triple Rooms are available for family or friends traveling
together. We discourage triple room accommodations because they are normally not
spacious and there is no discount for triple occupancy. Single Rooms are limited but
may be requested at time of booking for an additional charge of $550.00. While
single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin rooms and sometimes
poorly located. We honestly do not like to assess an additional charge for the single
traveler and will make every effort (if you so desire) to match you with a same gender
roommate when we receive your application, but we do not guarantee a roommate
can be matched. If there is no one with whom you can share accommodations or your
roommate cancels, you will be charged the single room supplement fee.

MEALS: Breakfast daily plus five set menu dinners, including a farewell dinner with
wine at La Tana Dei Re Osteria. Beverages (coffee, tea, mineral water) are not included
at set menu dinners.

TRANSFER AND PORTERAGE: Round trip private transfers from/to Hotel/Airport.
Porterage of one piece of luggage throughout your tour at airports and hotels.
Although the Airlines will allow you to check two pieces of luggage, we strongly
suggest that you travel with one suitcase and one carryon.

LAND ONLY PASSENGERS: Land only price is (TBD). A passenger choosing the
land only portion of the package must notify Peter's Way 100 days prior to date of
departure or a penalty fee will be assessed. If traveling on British Airways, Peter’s
Way must be notified at least 165 days prior to departure to avoid penalty fee. Please
be advised, passenger(s) opting for the land only package or who are deviating from the
group itinerary will be responsible for their own transfers to/from Hotel/Airport.

DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY: Peter's Way Tours, Inc. ("Peter's Way"), is only
acting as intermediary and agent for the suppliers identified on this, or any
accompanying documents, in selling services, or in accepting reservations or bookings
for services that are not directly supplied by Peter's Way (such as air carriage, hotel
accommodations, ground transportation, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). Peter's Way shall
not be responsible for breach of contract, bankruptcy or any 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 companions or group member. Additionally,
Peter's Way shall not be held responsible for changes in the Vatican's Calendar and the
appearance of the Pope at any performance and no representations are made
concerning same since those arrangements have been made directly between the choir
director and the Vatican representative. Unless the term "guaranteed" is specifically
written on the ticket, invoice or reservation itinerary, Peter's Way does not guarantee
any supplier's rates, bookings or reservations. Peter's Way shall not be responsible for
any injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler in connection with terrorist
activities, social or labor unrest, mechanical or construction difficulties, diseases, local
laws, climatic conditions, abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions,
omissions, or conditions outside Peter's Way control. By embarking upon the trip, the
traveler voluntarily assumes all risks involved with such travel, whether expected or
unexpected. Traveler is hereby warned of such risks, and is advised to obtain
appropriate insurance coverage against them. Retention of tickets, reservations or
bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent to the above, terms and conditions
and an agreement on the traveler's part to convey the contents of this disclaimer to
your travel companions and group members. Recipient specifically acknowledges that
Peter's Way shall not be held responsible for any unforeseen circumstances or last
minute changes in the Papal schedule affecting the invitation to sing at the Vatican.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Due to airline policy and bus space, one carry-on bag
and one checked bag per person is permitted. Checked baggage cannot exceed 62 total
inches or 70 pounds. Carry-on baggage cannot exceed 45 total inches or 30 pounds.
For luggage exceeding these limits, excess baggage fees will apply at check-in. These
are standard baggage policies in the industry. Contact individual airlines for specific
carrier allowances.

SIGHTSEEING AND ENTRANCE FEES: All sightseeing as per itinerary aboard a
private motorcoach with the services of a government licensed, English-speaking
guide. Entrance fees to all sights are included.

SERVICE CHARGES FOR ITINERARY CHANGES: Peter's Way is pleased to assist
clients with changes in itineraries (All deviation requests must be submitted in writing
at least 60 days prior to departure). Deviation fee will apply plus an airline change fee
per person. Your routing and dates requested will determine if a difference in airfare
will also apply. Not all carriers permit routing changes and/or deviations from the
group itinerary. Please contact our office for detailed information.

LATE RESERVATIONS: A $25.00 fee and possible increase in airfare may apply for
bookings received after the deposit deadline. All space is subject to availability. A
$50.00 late payment fee and possible increase in airfare may apply for late payments.
Reservations are subject to deadlines with airlines and various vendors. Special
delivery charges incurred will also be due in advance.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: From the time your deposit is received up to 130
days prior to departure, there is a $200.00 nonrefundable cancellation fee per person.
From 129 to 100 days prior to departure, the cancellation fee will be $350 per person.
For cancellations received from 99 days prior up to the day of departure the
cancellation fee will be 100% of package price per person including taxes, single
supplement, deviations fees and any other costs incurred (if applicable). (Travel
insurance is offered as protection in case of illness, please see TRAVEL INSURANCE).
Tour participation is nontransferable. Names cannot be transferred on reservations
or airline tickets. Refund requests (if applicable) can only be honored when submitted
in writing to Peter's Way. All refund requests are subject to cancellation restrictions as
set forth above.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All participants must have a valid passport. Special entry
requirements for non-U.S. citizens may apply. Please consult the appropriate
Consulate for current requirements. It is solely the passenger’s responsibility to ensure
that all documents needed are completed and current. Peter's Way will not be held
responsible for lack of current and valid entry documents.

SERVICE CHARGES/TIPPING: Tips to guide, escort and driver, passports, baggage
insurance, laundry, wine, mineral water, coffee, tea and any items of a personal
nature are not included. For good work, recommended (but voluntary) tipping to
your driver is $2.00 per passenger per day; to the tour manager/escort $3.00 per
passenger per day; to the local guides $1.00 per passenger per day. All service
charges and local taxes as imposed by hotels are included in the program rate.
Although service charges are included, it is customary to leave $1.00 per person for
the waiters after each meal; $1.00 per person per day for the Maid/Bell Boys. Tips for
the bus driver and escort/tour manager are normally given as a group at the end of
the tour. Other gratuities are usually handled individually.

TRAVELER HEALTH ADVISORY: All passengers must ensure that they are
medically and physically fit for travel and that such traveling will not endanger
themselves or others as Pilgrimages entail a lot of walking, climbing up/down stairs,
etc. Any passenger who is physically challenged must submit a certificate from
his/her medical doctor stating that he/she is capable of taking part in this pilgrimage
without assistance. If special assistance is required, the passenger must travel with a
companion willing and capable of providing any necessary assistance.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: It is strongly recommended that all participants buy insurance
when they travel since the tour operator is not responsible for lost or damaged
luggage or trip interruption. Peter’s Way Tours offers an optional comprehensive
Passenger Travel Protection Insurance Policy. These benefits and services help insure
the well being of the passenger while traveling worldwide. The insurance premiums
are based on total package price, including single supplements, deviation fees, late
charges, etc. The premium for total package prices up to $2,100.00 is $139; from
$2,101.00 to $3,000.00 is $179.00; from $3,001.00 and over is $239.00. If the
insurance payment is made at the time of deposit or within 10 days of receiving the
Peter’s Way “Tour Deposit Acknowledgment Letter,” the passenger will be
covered for pre-existing conditions. However, the insurance policy can be
purchased at anytime thereafter, excluding coverage for pre-existing conditions,
until final payment has been made. Insurance payments will not be accepted after
final payment has been made. All insurance premiums are non-refundable. If you
choose to extend your stay or embark on a pre-tour program, comprehensive
insurance protection can be purchased for an additional $4.00 per day, limited to
seven additional days. Additional coverage needs to be requested, the policy will not
automatically be extended. The extended policy will only cover pre-paid arrangements
made through Passages/Peter’s Way Tours Inc. The Passenger Travel Protection Plan
includes coverage for the following:
Trip Cancellation/Interruption, Baggage/Personal Effects, American International
Assistance Service, Emergency Evacuation, Repatriation, Accident/Sickness Medical
Expenses, and Accidental Death Dismemberment.

PLEASE NOTE: For complete details of coverage, terms, conditions, exclusions, and
pre-existing conditions for the insurance protection provided, refer to the Description of
Coverage, which you will receive with your travel documents. If you need further
information, please call Berkely Care, Ltd. at 1-800-343-3553 (outside New York) or
516-294-0220 and ask for the Peter’s Way Desk. This insurance is underwritten by:
The National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA.

ENROLLMENT FORM

Tour Code: 7401-007/2005

I would like to take part in the Choir Pilgrimage through
“Majestic Italy” with the St. James Church Choir
July 11 - 21, 2005

Enclosed is my/our deposit by check of $350 per person.
Deposit Deadline: October 30, 2004
Final Payment Deadline: April 1, 2005

Please return a photo copy of this enrollment form with your deposit payable to:
Passages
25 South Service Road - Suite 240
Jericho, NY 11753-1065
Tel: (516) 997-6505 in New York State
(800) 225-7662 outside (N.Y. State & Canada)

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