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Pilgrimage-Retreat: 12-Day Medjugorje-Dubrovnik Pilgrimage & Retreat Itinerary, Jun 26-Jul 7, 2024
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, Spiritual Director
Pilgrimage Highlights:
- Day 1…Departure From Newark, New Jersey We will depart from Newark International Airport to Sarajevo, Croatia via Frankfort, Germany. We have confirmed seats, economy class on Lufthansa Airlines.
- Day 2-10…Medjugorje We will spend 9 nights at Hotel Jana, a modern, 4 star plus hotel, conveniently located 200 meters from St. James Church.
Our pilgrimage will be very special as Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, a gifted spiritual director, will offer to the pilgrims a retreat during our stay in Medjugorje. The retreat will include praying together and daily conferences. Also, Bishop Scharfenberger will incorporate all the spiritual activities offered in Medjugorje as part of the retreat. Every day the pilgrims will have the opportunity to attend daily Mass, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In addition there will be Two One-Day excursions which will include a private Mass and lunch at local restaurants selected by St. Benedict Tours. - Day 11…Dubrovik One night at the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel, with tour of Old Town Dubrovnik with local guide.
- Day 12….Departure to Newark, New Jersey. After a hot breakfast buffet we will depart early from the Hilton Hotel, via a private coach, for the Airport. Our return flight to Newark International Airport will be on Lufthansa Airlines via Frankfort, Germany.
Pilgrimage-Retreat: 11-Day Medjugorje Pilgrimage and Retreat Itinerary,
Sep 1-11, 2024
Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR, Spiritual Director
Pilgrimage Highlights:
- Day 1…Departure From Newark, New Jersey We will depart from Newark International Airport to Sarajevo, Croatia via Frankfort, Germany. We have confirmed seats, economy class on Lufthansa Airlines.
- Day 2-10…Medjugorje We will spend 9 nights at Hotel Jana, a modern, 4 star plus hotel, conveniently located 200 meters from St. James Church.
Our pilgrimage will be very special as Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR, a gifted spiritual director, will offer to the pilgrims a retreat during our stay in Medjugorje. The retreat will include praying together and daily conferences. Also, Fr. Glenn will incorporate all the spiritual activities offered in Medjugorje as part of the retreat. Every day the pilgrims will have the opportunity to attend daily Mass, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In addition they will have the opportunity to pray in the Two one-day excursions to holy shrines which will include a private Mass and lunch at local restaurants selected by St. Benedict Tours, to Divine Mercy Church and Church of Immaculate Conception (site of a famous Italian-made statue) in Tihaljina, Medjugore.
. - Day 11….Departure to Newark, New Jersey. We will depart early from the Hotel Jana, via a private coach, for the Sarajevo Airport. Our return flight to Newark International Airport will be on Lufthansa Airlines via Frankfort, Germany.
Trip: 12 Day Medjugorje-Dubrovnik Pilgrimage/Retreat June 26-July 7, 2024
Pricing:
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Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, Spiritual Director
- Land & air $4,150.00 per person/double occupancy
- Land only $2,375.00
- Single supplement $695.00
- Discount for Priests, Deacons & Religious ($300; CANNOT be combined with any other discount)
- Deposit: $400 Deposit to reserve your space. ($300.00 non-refundable). As a courtesy, however, should you NOT be able to join us on a tour for which you have placed a deposit, we will apply that amount to a future St. Benedict Tours Pilgrimage.
- Balance Due and Final Payment…March 15, 2024
12 Day Medjugorje-Dubrovnik Retreat:
- Conferences given by Bishop Edward Scharfenberger
- Certified, local, English-speaking tour guide
- Daily Mass, spiritual activities St. James Church
- Sacrament of Reconciliation available
- Nine nights at Hotel Jana, a 4 star plus hotel, located near St. James Church, Medjugorje
- Daily breakfast & dinner, served in a private dining room at Hotel Jana
- Red wine included at dinner, Hotel Jana
- Two 1-Day excursions to local Shrines
- Private Mass celebrated at the shrines
- Opportunity to climb Apparition Hill & Cross Mountain
- Optional visits to local sites, e.g. Cenacolo Community
- Pending availability, meetings with visionaries and local priests
- 1 night at the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel
- Hot luncheon at the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Terrace Restaurant
- Tour of Old Town Dubrovnik with a local guide
- Farewell banquet dinner at the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel
- Porterage at the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel
- hot buffet breakfast at Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel prior to our departure flight home
- Round trip from Newark International Airport
- Confirmed seats on Lufthansa Airlines, economy class
- All airport & fuel charges
- One checked luggage up to 50 lbs.
- Transportation via air-conditioned, private motor coach
- Bottles of water provided on the motor coach
- Backpack, luggage tags and other gift items
Not Included:
- Gratuities
- Extras at hotels
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Any items not specifically mentioned in the inclusions above
- Optional travel insurance
Trip: 11 Day Medjugorje Pilgrimage/Retreat Sep 1-11, 2024
Pricing:
-
Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR Spiritual Director
- Land & air $3,150.00 per person/double occupancy
- Land only $1,925.00
- Single supplement $350.00
- Discount for Priests, Deacons & Religious ($300; CANNOT be combined with any other discount)
- Deposit: $400 Deposit. ($300.00 non-refundable). As a courtesy, however, should you NOT be able to join us on a tour for which you have placed a deposit, we will apply that amount to a future St. Benedict Tours Pilgrimage.
- Balance Due and Final Payment…May 1, 2024
11 Day Pilgrimage Medjugorje
- Spiritual conferences given by Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR
- Certified local English speaking tour guide throughout the pilgrimage
- Daily Mass and spiritual activities at Medjugorje
- Daily opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
- 9 nights at Hotel Jana, a 4 star plus hotel located near St. James Church
- Daily breakfast and dinner, served in a private dining room at Hotel Jana
- Red wine and mineral water included with dinner
- Two 1-Day excursions to local Shrines, Medjugorje, followed by lunch at fine local restaurants selected by St. Benedict Tours
- Private Mass celebrated by Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR, at the shrines
- Opportunity to climb Apparition Hill and Cross Mountain
- Optional visits to local sites e.g. Cenacolo and Mother’s Village
- Pending availability, meetings with visionaries and local priests
- Round trip from Newark Liberty International Airport, including all airport taxes
- Confirmed seats via Lufthansa Airlines, Economy Class
- All airport and fuel charges
- One checked luggage up to 50 lbs.
- Transportation via air-conditioned, private motor coach
- Bottles of water provided during your motor coach trip
- Backpack, luggage tags, and other gift items
Not Included:
- Gratuities
- Extras at hotels
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Any items not specifically mentioned in the inclusions above
- Optional travel insurance
Dubrovnik: Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel
Dubrovnik Old Town is known as one of the world’s finest and most perfectly preserved medieval cities in the world. For centuries, Dubrovnik’s huge sturdy walls, built between the 11th and 17th centuries, have given protection to this beautiful medieval city.
Today, these walls still enclose Dubrovnik’s historic centre, and it is possible to walk along them to enjoy the best views of Dubrovnik (known as the Pearl of the Adriatic) and its surrounding lush green islandsAlthough Dubrovnik has much to offer in terms of historical sightseeing, part of its allure for tourists lies in the fact that it is still a lived-in city, vibrant and bustling with locals whose homes line the narrow streets. Also, as well as visiting the churches, palaces and museums, tourists can enjoy markets, bazaars, cafes and restaurants.
In Dubrovnik we will stay one night at the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel. The Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel, comprising of 149 rooms and two buildings, was built in 1897. A five star hotel, the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik is conveniently located outside Pile Gate, the entrance to Old Town Dubrovnik. All of the guest rooms are beautiful decorated, featuring Mediterranean-style decor and marble bathrooms, with all of the amenities that one excepts in a five- star hotel: tea/coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, in-room safe, toiletries, etc.
The staff is extremely professional and very welcoming. The historic Lounge Bar offers excellent old fashioned cocktails from the 1890’s, including milk punch, light snacks, plus afternoon tea.The hotel houses an in-door pool with a glass doomed roof and a modern gym (open 24 hours). The understated ambience, the excellent location and very comfortable accommodations should add to your enjoyment during our stay.
Hotel Jana “Secret Gem” of Medjugorje
St. Benedict Tours Medjugorje Retreat/Pilgrimage includes accommodations at Hotel Jana, a beautiful, modern 4-star plus hotel, is perfectly located only steps away from St. James Church (200 meters) and to the well known restaurants of Medjugorje, e.g., Colombo and Viktor’s. Once at Hotel Jana you will experience the quietness and the tranquility Medjugorje has to offer. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful flowers and landscaping.
All the air conditioned rooms open out to a balcony with a view of Apparition Hill or Cross Mountain. Comfortable seating on the patio offers a perfect place to relax with friends and enjoy a cup of cappuccino. Every morning we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, including eggs made to order. In the evening we will enjoy a family style dinner, served with a glass of house wine or, if you prefer, mineral water.
All meals will be served in a beautiful private dining room, reserved for St. Benedict Tours. Hotel Jana is family owned and operated by a local family of Medjugorje. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will immediately experience a genuine, warm family welcome. The staff is very helpful, extremely knowledgeable and very professional. And, they strive to make their guest feel most welcome and at home. Hotel Jana is truly a “Secret Gem” of Medjugorje.