Airfare is estimated until November 2009. Air tax is not included and subject to change until ticketed.

Once again Father Jude will accompany us on our trip back to Medjugorye. This peaceful village will have a lasting impression on anyone blessed enough to travel here. For this trip we have scheduled a short five night tour for those who just want to experience Dubrovnik and Medjugorye. Those who are able to plan a longer vacation will go on from Medjugorye to Seget Donji, Opatija, Bled & Ljubljana.

While in Medjugorye visit Apparition Hill and in the evenings attend the recitation of the rosary and the healing services at St. James Church. Meetings with the visionaries and Fr. Jozo will also be scheduled, if possible. In addition, there will be a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik”, a tour of the historic city of Split, a relaxing stay on the Dalmatian Coast and a visit to Bled Castle.

Included features:

· Roundtrip bus transportation from Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church to Newark Airport; 
· Roundtrip economy class airfare; 
· Services of an English speaking guide throughout; 
· Accommodations in first class hotels with private bath; pensione in Medjugorye
· Buffet breakfast daily and three-course dinners daily; 
· Land transportation by private deluxe motor coach; 
· Comprehensive sightseeing per the itinerary; 
· Baggage handling
· Hotel taxes

Itinerary

October 6:            Newark – Dubrovnik

The bus will depart from Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel parking lot this evening for the overnight flight to Dubrovnik.

October 7:            Dubrovnik

Upon arrival in Dubrovnik you will be met by our tour guide and transferred to the hotel.  The afternoon will be at leisure to rest up or walk to the Old Town.  Tonight there will be a welcome dinner in a local restaurant.

Overnight:            Hotel Argentina

October 8:            Dubrovnik – Medjugorye

This morning enjoy a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” starting with St. Blaze Church, the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock and the Sponza Palace.  After lunch on your own we’ll depart for Medjugorye driving along the breathtaking Adriatic coast.  Upon arrival in Medjugorye your host family will welcome you warmly.  Attend the evening program at St. James Church before dinner in the hotel.

Overnight:            Palace Hotel, Medjugorye

October 9, 10 & 11:            Medjurgorye

The next three days will be spent in awe as we attend Mass, concelebrated by Father Jude, visit the Apparition Hill and for those in very good shape, climb Holy Cross Mountain.  Meeting with visionaries and Father Jozo will also be scheduled during this time.  In the evenings attend the recitation of the Rosary and the Healing service at the St. James church.  There will be free time for shopping for the beautiful souvenirs by the church.

Overnights:            Palace Hotel, Medjugorye

October 12:            Split – Seget Donji

Depart  after breakfast stopping at the airport in Split for those people not continuing the trip.  For the rest of the group we’ll enjoy a Split city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Continue to Trogir where scholars from around the world gather to study and paint.  Tonight we’ll overnight in Seget Donji, a small fishing village along the Adriatic coast.

Overnight:            Hotel Jadran

October 13:            Seget Donji – Zadar – Opatija

After breakfast we head north along the coast to Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic.  We pause here for an orientation tour that includes the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Cathedral and St. Donat Church.  Our journey continues as we drive along the incredibly beautiful Dalmatian coast stopping for Mass at Our Lady of Trsat, built to commemorate the transfer of the Holy House of Nazareth from Jerusalem to Loreto.  We arrive in Opatija in time for dinner.

Overnight:                   Hotel Agava

October 14:            Opatija

Today is a day of leisure in this popular seaside resort.  Opatija is an elegant resort city lined with beautifully maintained buildings with decorative facades and flower filled public gardens.  For those who wish we will offer an optional day tour to the romantic city of Venice, Italy.  Travel to Venice by hydrofoil and then have a city tour before returning to Opatija.

Overnight:                   Hotel Agava

October 15:            Opatija – Postojna – Bled

We’ll have a leisurely morning in Opatija and then head across the border into Slovenia to Postojna, home of one of the largest caves in Europe.  Here we tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train.  Afterwards, our journey continues to Bled, a resort area beautifully situated in the Julian Alps.

Overnight:            Hotel Lovec

October 16:            Bled – Ljubljana

Our morning sightseeing tour features the town of Bled with the lakeshore and includes a visit to Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake.  In the afternoon we travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, visiting the open-air market, the City Hall, Robba’s Fountain & Parliament.  Tonight we’ll have a farewell dinner in a local restaurant.

Overnight:            Hotel Austria

October 17:            Ljubljana – Newark

After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airport for the flight back to Newark.  The bus will be waiting to bring you back to Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel’s parking lot.

Conditions

Deposit: $350.00 per person (plus insurance). Make checks payable to Long’s Travel. Final Payment is due by August 1, 2010.

Price is based on the exchange rate of $1.30 to the Euro and is subject to change at time of final payment if the rate fluctuates more than 2%.  Select International Tours is the operator of this trip and they do not take credit card payments.

Insurance

Insurance is highly recommended and must be purchased with the deposit.  Insurance is with Travel Guard International. The cost for the short tour, October 6-12, 2010 is $149.00 each. The cost for the long tour, October 6-17, 2010 is $239.00 each.

Cancellation Penalties

These fees are waived if you purchase insurance and you have to cancel for a covered reason.

Up to July 5, 2010 there is a $100.00 per person cancellation fee.

from July 6 – Aug. 1, 2010 there is a $350.00 per person cancellation fee.

After August 1, there are no refunds

Responsibilities

Long’s Travel, Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel & Father Jude Salus act as agents only and cannot be held responsible for any loss, delay, property damage, personal injury you may suffer or incur on any component of this tour.

Single rooms are limited.