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Sydney Munich St Ottilien. Germany
03 DAYS
Sydney to Munich to St Ottilien Monastry. St Ottilien produces all the energy it uses. An excellent example of Stewardship
27 December 2015
21 DAYS
27 DECEMBER 2015 18 JANUARY 2016
Munich Rome
05 DAYS
Celebrate New Years Eve in Rome, the Vatican and Papal Mass. Visit Nursia, Subiaco and Monte Cassino
30 December 2015
Rome Barcelona Montserrat
02 DAYS
Barcelona, Gaudi’s Cathedral, Picasso’s Museum and the monastery of Montserrat, in the serrated mountains.
04 January 2016
Paris Maredsous, Belgium
02 DAYS
Retreat to the peace of the fairy-tale castle of Maredsous, famous for its cheese and beer.
08 January 2016
Belgium Stanbrook, England
02 DAYS
Visit the Stanbrook Abbey and experience true Benedictine Hospitality. A quick stop in York is also included.
10 January 2016
Stanbrook London
05 DAYS
Tour London, optional show in the West End, visit Westminster Abbey
12 January 2016
Farewell London: 16th January
Arrive Sydney: 17th January
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Mount St Benedict College Phone: 99800444 www.msb.nsw.edu.au Jackie Duncan Email: [email protected] Guy Fitzsimmons Email: [email protected]
ITINERARY
Eiffel tower, Paris
Vatican
Subiaco
Jubilee Tour
FOOTSTEPS OF BENEDICT
Barcelona Paris
02 DAYS
Paris, the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre dame and Champs Elysees
06 January 2016
Q What is included?
The tour includes all air travel, all accommodation, all
ground transport and transfers, breakfasts in hotels, all
meals in abbeys and monasteries and group dinners in
Rome, Paris and London.
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Q Sightseeing?
There is a walking tour in Rome, the Vatican. The tour
includes a tour of Gaudi Cathedral and the Hop on/off bus
in London. Other sightseeing opportunities will also be
available.
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Q Cost?
The approximate cost is $8000. Additional costs are
lunches and some dinners. A West End show in London and
of course, souvenirs.
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Q Before you leave
A Formation weekend with the Benedictine sisters at
Jamberoo Abbey to learn about monastic life and to get to
know your fellow travelers.
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Q When must I make up my mind?
All expressions of interest must be in by 21st July 2014.
We must know numbers to begin making bookings and
determine final costs.
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Follow in the footsteps of St Benedict, patron of the Good Samaritan Sisters and author of The Rule.
This is a once-in – lifetime opportunity to learn about and experience monastic life. Visit some of the most beautiful cities in Europe, seeing things from a unique perspective, only few tourists’ experience. The tour includes visits to the Vatican, Rome, Barcelona, Paris and London. Accommodation includes stays in monasteries and abbeys, an experience not available to the general public.
Experience the Christmas season in Europe, bring in
the New Year in Rome, see the architectural marvels
at the Gaudi Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and
Westminster Abbey in London. Visit the
environmentally sustainable Stanbrook Abbey and
experience their Hospitality.
INFORMATION EVENING:
Thursday 17 July 2014
Visit Benedictine monasteries in Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium and the United Kingdom.
FAQ’s Stanbrook Hospitality
Shared Dinners
Munich St Ottilien
Papal Mass