Pope John Paul II is to be beatified on 1 May 2011 in a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, presided over by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI. Joe Walsh Tours are delighted to offer a special pilgrimage to this historic event, which will also give you the opportunity to see the highlights of the Eternal City, visit its most famous Basilicas and explore Rome at your own pace.

Transport & Accommodation

·      Direct flight from Dublin to Rome with Aer Lingus

29 April 2010 EI402 Dublin 07:10 – 11:20 Rome

·      Transfer on arrival from Rome airport to your hotel

·      4 nights accommodation in the 4-star Sheraton Golf Parco de’ Medici Hotel

·      Breakfast served each day

·      Transfer from your hotel to Rome airport

·      Direct flight from Rome to Dublin with Aer Lingus
3 May 2010 EI403 Rome 12:10 – 14:30 Dublin

·      Luxury air-conditioned coach for all transfers and tours

·      Assistance of Joe Walsh Tours representative at the airports

Tours & Religious Programme

·      Religious programme organised by Joe Walsh Tours and led by Spiritual Director

·      Panoramic coach tour of Rome taking in the Colosseum, Circo Massimo, Roman Forum, Trajan’s Markets, Piazza Venezia, Tiber Island and more

·      Guided tour of St. Peter’s and the Vatican, St. John in Laterans, St. Mary Major’s and St. Paul’s Basilicas

·      Attendance to ceremony of the Beatification of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square

·      Sunday evening celebratory Mass for Irish pilgrims at St. Patrick’s Church in Rome

·      Free time for sightseeing of your choice

·      Full Services of a Joe Walsh Tours pilgrimage coordinator

Optional

·      Travel insurance €25 per person (conditions apply); please note that there is an additional insurance premium of €25 for persons aged 86 to 94 years

Notes

·      Prices are per person sharing twin/double rooms with facilities

·      Passengers are entitled to check in one standard piece of luggage subject to airline’s conditions

·      Price is exclusive of taxes and charges totaling €75 unless otherwise stated

·      Single rooms are on request at a supplement of €50 per night

·      A non-refundable deposit of €200 is required for booking