Ephesus Travel & Tours

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

PHILIPPINE ISLAND TOURS

DAY01MANILA-ROME

Depart Manila early morning via Emirates Airline and enjoy the in-flight services of one of the most awarded airlines bound for Europe. Arrive Fiumiccino airport and meet our airport representative who will assist us on all airport formalities. Have our orientation tour of Rome as we drive to St. Peter Basilica for our arrival thanksgiving mass. Tour around to see the Colosseum known for its gladiatorial combats, the Roman Forum, the amazing Trevi fountain, Via Venetto and Piazza de Venezia, the Pantheon and the Spanish steps. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (D)

DAY02ROME

This morning we drive to the Vatican museum and visit the underground tomb of the Popes and the newly restored Sistine Chapel with its magnificent frescoes depicting the “LAST JUDGEMENT” by Michael Angelo and the beautiful paintings of the masters. In the afternoon, visit the important churches in the history of our faith, Maria Maggiore, St. Praxedes (with the pillar of the scourging of Christ), Perpetual Help (with the original Icon), church of San Paul’s outside the Walls, Scala Sancta (with the stairs of Pilate’s villa where Jesus was condemned), Sta. Croce in Jerusalem (with the relics of the crucifixion of Jesus) and end at San Giovanni Laterano (oldest church in Rome-Gift of St. Helena to the Pope. Continue visit to the catacombs and the Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls. Dinner at a local restaurant before proceeding to hotel for a good night sleep. (B, D)

DAY03ROME-SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

This morning prepare for our long drive to San Giovanni Rotondo to visit tomb of Padre Pio. Arrive there at mid day. In the afternoon, we devote ourselves for prayers as we visit Padre Pio’s shrine and view his incorrupt body. Have our private mass at the Santa Maria Delle Grazie convent. (B, D)

DAY 04 SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO-LANCIANO - ASSISI

This morning drive to Lanciano and visit Sanctuario Di San Legonziano to witness the first Eucharistic Miracle of turning host into flesh and wine into blood. Continue to Assisi and visit St. Francis Basilica to see the tomb of the beloved saint. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

DAY05ASSISI-PISA-NICE

Visit Sta. Chiara church (where the incorrupt body of St. Claire is laid to rest), and to San Damiano Monastery. Also visit the Basilica Degli Angeli in the valley to see the Porziuncula (the chapel built by St. Francis with his hands) and the thornless rose bush which is also inside this church. Continue to Pisa as we ride d shuttle to Piazza Duomo, view and photo stop at the famous Leaning Tower, the Baptistry, and the Campanile. Continue drive to Nice for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

DAY06NICE-BARCELONA

Today, we travel across the Camargue, famous for its wild horses, bulls, and flamingos, a place also rich in reeds, flowers and rice fields. Continue on through Catalonia to Barcelona. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

DAY 07 BARCELONA - MONTSERRAT - BARCELONA

After breakfast, start of our half day tour within Barcelona with our visit to SAGRADA FAMILIA, including its cathedral and cloister. In the afternoon, proceed to Montserrat to visit the Royal Basilica and the Monastery which houses the famous Black Virgin, “Virgin Morenata”. Go back to Barcelona for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

DAY08BARCELONA-ZARAGOZA-MADRID

Today, we begin with our excursion to Zaragoza. Crossing the Sierras of Zaragoza, see the remote homes of the Spanish village. Here, we will visit the Basilica Del Pilar, “Nuestra Senora del Pilar” where we will celebrate our mass. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

DAY09MADRID-FATIMA

Long distance transfer to reach one of the world’s major pilgrimage centers, FATIMA . Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

DAY10FATIMA

Today, we visit the Shrine and Basilica of our Lady and celebrate our mass at the Chapel of Apparitions. On to the house of Francisco and Jacinta, two of the three shepherd children where our Lady appeared and gave her word of peace. In the afternoon, we can join the candlelight Procession and the rest of the day is free for private devotions... (B, D)

DAY 11 FATIMA-SALAMANCA-BURGOS

After breakfast, we’ll have our long distance drive to the University City of Salamanca known as European Capital of Culture, including city orientation showing us the Plaza Mayor. On to Burgos, the cradle of Castille and gothic capital of Spain where we shall have our dinner and overnight. (B, D)

DAY 12 BURGOS- LOYOLA-LOURDES

Depart for Loyola and have private mass at Loyola Sanctuary. Pray at the Basilica where our Lady appeared to St. Ignatius with the Christ child, the founder of the Jesuit order. We depart this city towards the French border crossing the Pyrenees Mountains to another famous pilgrim center, Lourdes. (B, D)

DAY13LOURDES

The whole day is scheduled for private devotions beginning with our celebration of our Holy mass at the Monastery of Visitation. The sanctuaries and pools are always open and religious ceremonies are held everyday: Masses, Blessing of the Sick, Stations of the Cross, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Torch Rosary Procession every evening. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

DAY14LOURDES/PARIS

Depart for Paris via the TGV Train. Upon arrival in this city of Romance, we visit the famous Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. See other highlights as well like the Champs Elysees, the Opera House, Concorde Square and The Arc De Triomphe. . (B, D)

DAY15PARIS

Begin the day with our visit to the Louvre Museum, where we can see magnificent works of art and the original painting of Mona Lisa. Have our final thanksgiving departure mass at the chapel of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal. In the in the afternoon transfer to the airport for return flight to Manila (B)

DAY 16 MANILA

Arrive Manila. Home sweet home!

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

Roundtrip economy class airfare

Roundtrip transfers

First class hotel accommodations (4*)

Half board meals (breakfast and dinner)

Tours as specified in the itinerary

Motorcoach by a deluxe air-conditioned bus

English speaking local guide

Porterage of one (1) piece of luggage

Services of a Filipino tour escort

Services of a Spiritual chaplain

Predeparture merienda briefing w/ travel kit

REQUIREMENTS:

Latest passport (6 months valid for the duration of the trip), Old passport with copies of visas (if any); Original Bank certificate/Bank Statement & Passbook (both peso & dollar)

Duly filled up visa application form

Business registration/ ITR of Business & Annual Declaration of Income (for businessmen)

Certificate of Employment with Leave of Absence and salary & ITR (for employees)

NSO Copy of Marriage Contract and Affidavit of support and Consent if not traveling with spouse

In case of Student or child- school ID, Proof of Enrollment, Affidavit of Support from parents

Photocopy of International credit cards

3 pieces passport size picture (white background) Travel insurance

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS AND DEPOSIT: FEBRUARY 13, 2009

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS:

A deposit of USD$500.00 per person upon reservation, $200 of which is non refundable once visa granted for administrative and service fee charges;

Full payment due upon ticketing or ONE month prior departure date

Cancellation charge of fifty percent (50%) of tour cost if cancellation is done two (2) weeks before departure date

Full tour cost will be forfeited if cancellation is done 1 week before departure date. *Unused portion of the tour is non-refundable.

CONDITIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Philippine travel tax (PHP 1620.00), airport taxes, visas fees and documentation expenses, insurance, medical and hospitalization expenses, tours and transportation expenses during free periods, porterage of extra luggages, drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary, tips for drivers, guides and tour escorts ($8.00/say), and such other personal nature like telephone calls, faxes, laundry, room service and expenses not mentioned in the itinerary terms and conditions.

EPHESUS TRAVEL AND TOURS has arranged for the various tour services to be performed under the responsibility of various operators. Our company or its subagents therefore only acts as agents for the operators providing the various services described in this tour and assume no responsibility or liability that may occur out of or in connection with losses or unexpected expenses due to delays, overbooking, and defaults. The tour itineraries and prices are subject to change without prior notice. The payment for a reservation fee on the tour shall constitute acceptance and consent to all provisions in the tour conditions/responsibility published in this tour.

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A Voyage to the Marian and Miracle Sites of Faith

(Italy, Spain, Portugal, France)

Including enchanting sites of these 4 major Schengen states

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Our Lady of Fatima

St. Francis of Assisi Our Lady of Montserrat