Thursday, May 21: ViennaThis morning we tour Salzburg, birthplace in 1756 of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The city is still dominated by the Hohensalzburg fortress, once the residence of the Prince Archbishops’ who controlled the production of salt, which was as valuable as gold in the middle ages. We see sites used in the movie “The Sound of Music,” including the Mirabell Gardens. We visit the Cathedral, and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful town. We then drive east to Vienna, passing the rolling hills, lush meadows, characteristic chalets and onion dome churches of Lower Austria en route. This evening we enjoy an optional classical concert, featuring the best melodies of Mozart and Strauss. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Friday, May 22: ViennaWe tour Vienna this morning, a city of wide boulevards, world-class museums and the river Danube. We see the Habsburg winter palace, the Hofburg, and drive around the famous Ringstrasse, built on the site of the old city walls in the 19th century. Enjoy a guided tour of the Habsburgs’ summer palace, Schonbrunn, most beloved palace of the Empress Maria Theresa. Following a free afternoon to explore the city, we drive to the area of Grinzing in the Vienna Woods for a farewell dinner. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Saturday, May 23:We depart from the Vienna airport for the journey home. (Breakfast)

OCP Pilgrimages invites youto accompany us on a pilgrimage to

Italy and AustriaMay 11 – 23, 2015

$5,199*

Fr. John Kerns, pastor at Our Lady of the Lake

Parish in Lake Oswego, will lead the 13-day pilgrimage.

For more information or to register contact:Carol Stahl 800-547-8992 or

Pilgrimages@ocp.org

PO Box 18030Portland, Oregon 97218-0030

TERMS AND CONDITIONSTOUR PRICE: Fees are based on tariffs and currency exchange rates in effect in July 2014, and are subject to change should there be a rate revision prior to departure. The tour price of $5,199* is based on a minimum of 30 passengers. Cancellation of the pilgrimage is possible if fewer than 30 sign up.ACCOMMODATIONS: Pilgrims stay in first class hotels, based on double occupancy with private facilities. Single room supplement is $450, based on availability. Requests for a roommate will be accommodated, when possible, but are not guaranteed. The single-room supplement will be assessed if a roommate is not available when the group is finalized.MEALS: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided as indicated in the itinerary.TIPS AND TAXES: Extra costs normally appearing on hotel and restaurant bills as “services” are included in tour price, as are all government and local taxes on hotels and meals. Airport fees, departure taxes and fuel surcharges are not included, and will be billed at time of ticketing.SIGHTSEEING: Travel will be by modern, air-conditioned motor coach, including services of English-speaking guide and entrance fees paid to all sites on itinerary. Masses at churches indicated are subject to availability.NOT INCLUDED: 1) Optional travel insurance is not included. See enclosed insurance form for an insurance resource. Enclosed form must be signed to acknowledge that you have read the recommendation. 2) Also not included are meals not included in itinerary, plus laundry, wines, liquors, sightseeing or services other than those specifically listed, items of a personal nature, and excess baggage charges. 3) *Airport fees, departure taxes and fuel surcharges are calculated at the prevailing rate at the time of ticketing, and will be billed at that time.ASSISTANCE: Pilgrims who require personal assistance must be accompanied by a paying passenger who will provide that assistance.DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION: A deposit of $500 per person is required to secure reservations, all of which will be applied to the price of the tour, with the balance to be paid in full no later than March 11, 2015. Written cancellations must be received by OCP Pilgrimages prior to February 9, 2015 to receive a refund.AIR TRANSPORTATION: Round trip air transportation is provided between Portland/Rome and Vienna/Portland in economy class jet via Delta Air Lines. If pilgrims cancel after February 8, 2015, or after tickets are written, whichever comes first, 100 percent of airfare will be forfeited by passenger. All airfares are subject to government approval and may change without notice.INSURANCE: We recommend everyone purchase travel insurance. We urge this because insurance is not included in the tour price. Because of the cost of medical care outside the United States, and since Medicare does not provide coverage outside the U.S., there is the possibility that your own insurance provider may not cover you. Additionally, high costs are associated with escorted air evacuation. You will receive a travel insurance brochure along with a Travel Insurance Recommendation form. This form must be signed and returned to OCP Pilgrimages with your initial deposit.RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY: OCP Pilgrimages and participating tour operators operate the land tours as agents of the hotels, bus operators, sightseeing contractors and others who provide the actual land arrangements. They are not liable for any act, omission, delay, injury, loss, damage or non-performance occurring in connection with these arrangements. Air carriers and other transportation companies whose services are featured in these tours are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board. The contract in use by these companies when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of the tours and/or passage.MISCELLANOUS FEES: All changes must be received in writing and may incur a charge for each revision. Deposits received after February 8, 2015, may incur a late registration fee.LAND ARRANGEMENTS: The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary because of emergencies or extenuating circumstances beyond our control.

Tour 2015-030

Rome

Fr. Kerns

Tuesday, May 19: InnsbruckWe drive this morning to Verona, a Roman city built into a horseshoe bend of the river Adige, and today one of Italy’s most beautiful towns. We enjoy a guided walk of the old town, seeing the Roman amphitheater, Piazza delle Erbe, the tombs of the Scaliger dynasty and the house and balcony of Juliet, immortalized in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” a true story set in Verona at the start of the 1300s. We then continue across the Brenner Pass into Austria and to the city of Innsbruck. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Wednesday, May 20: SalzburgWe enjoy a morning tour of Innsbruck, whose name literally means “bridge over the river Inn.” Capital of the Tyrol region and surrounded by mountains, the city is a major destination in both winter and summer, twice hosting the Winter Olympic Games. We see St. Jacob’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and the Goldenes Dachl, the Golden Roof, covered with golden coins in the 1400s by the local duke, who wished the population to know that he was not penniless, as rumored. We continue along the valley of the Inn to Salzburg. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Hofburg Winter Palace – Vienna

Hohensalzburg Fortress – Salzburg

Verona

Monday, May 11We depart Portland on a transatlantic flight to Rome, Italy.

Tuesday, May 12: RomeRome was founded nearly 3,000 years ago, and today is an irresistible combination of sights, sounds, monuments and churches. After landing, we meet our Tour Director and transfer directly to our hotel for a three-night stay. (Dinner)

Wednesday, May 13: RomeWe start our day in the smallest country in the world, the Vatican City State, to enjoy the experience of a Papal Audience, Pope Francis’ schedule permitting. At the audience the Holy Father will bless any religious articles that you bring. In the afternoon, we walk across the historic center of Rome, seeing the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Thursday, May 14: RomeWe return to Vatican City this morning, where in the Vatican Museums we see part of the collection of art and antiquities built up by the popes over the centuries. The acknowledged masterpiece is the Sistine Chapel, still in use for papal elections, where Michelangelo worked for ten years painting the walls and ceiling. Next door we tour St. Peter’s, largest Christian church in the world, built above the spot where St. Peter was buried over 1,900 years ago. Spend a free afternoon and evening exploring the city or relaxing. (Breakfast)

Friday, May 15: FlorenceThis morning we drive north from Rome to Assisi, home of St. Francis and St. Claire. Built on the slopes of Mount Subasio from local pink stone, Assisi has changed little since the time of St. Francis and St. Claire. We see the Basilica di San Francesco, where Giotto’s frescos of St. Francis’ life, painted between 1296-1304, lead us through a picture book of the saint’s life. We also visit the Basilica of St. Claire, which contains her shrine, and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, known as the “Birthplace of the Franciscan Order.” We continue into the Tuscany region to the city of Florence for a two-night stay. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Saturday, May 16: FlorenceCradle of the Italian Renaissance, Florence is a living museum, inspiring some of the most famous names in art. On a guided tour of the city we will visit the Accademia museum to see the statue of David by Michelangelo, perhaps the most famous sculpture in the world. We will also see the cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, built from pink, green and white marble in the 13th and 14th centuries, Piazza Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio, oldest bridge over the river Arno. Florence has long been associated with leather goods, and we visit the Santa Croce neighborhood, where many leather showrooms and factories are located. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Sunday, May 17: VeniceWe cross the Appenine mountains and the Po river plain before arriving in Padua, home of Italy’s second oldest university and longtime home of St. Anthony. We visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, built a few years after his death in 1231, and see his tomb and the relics of his tongue, jaw bone and larynx. We then continue a short distance to Venice. (Breakfast and Dinner)

Monday, May 18: VeniceVenice is built on hundreds of small islands in the Venetian lagoon. We visit the Doge’s Palace, headquarters of the Venetian Republic for 1,000 years, and now an impressive museum. We see St. Mark’s Basilica, built to house the shrine of the Evangelist, whose remains were brought to Venice from Alexandria in 822, and St. Mark’s Square. Later, we visit a traditional glass-blowing factory and enjoy an optional gondola ride. (Breakfast and Dinner)Trevi Fountain – Rome

Basilica di San Francesco – Assisi

Sistine Chapel – Rome

Santa Maria del Fiore – Florence

Doge’s Palace – Venice