A Pilgrimage to
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2005
11 Days including WYD 2005 + Heidelberg Area
 We have designed this tour for groups, who do not have enough time for a longer journey, or those who are on a comparatively tight budget. It can be shortened further to a rock bottom stay in “Cologne Only”, although the sights scheduled to be visited during the first two days are truly unique and meaningful additions to this pilgrimage.
This 11 day tour includes excursions to cathedrals and castles such as Speyer Cathedral, inaugurated in 1061 as the biggest and most spectacular churches of its time as well as the great cathedrals at Worms and Mainz. Our experienced tour guides, will help you and your youth group reflect on the beauty, tradition and faith of this historical area.
Cologne and Heidelberg ...
Day 1 - Aug 12
Overnight transatlantic flight from the United States to Europe
(in flight meals)
Day 2 - Aug 13
ARRIVAL at HEIDELBERG
Arrival and "meet and greet" by your multilingual CLUB EUROPA escort. Transfer to Heidelberg, beautiful home to Germany's oldest University, praised by visitors and artists from around the world - even in the form of an operetta, The Student Prince. During our sightseeing, we will visit the huge Castle, holding the enormous 49,000 gallon wine barrel.
Private deluxe motorcoach for drive to HEIDELBERG
Sightseeing in Heidelberg, entrance to Heidelberg Castle included
Dinner at hotel or local restaurant (included)
Overnight / HEIDELBERG AREA
 Day 3 - Aug 14
HEIDELBERG and AREA
This day is dedicated to the visit of two important German towns and their outstanding cathedrals, SPEYER and WORMS. Speyer's Dom St. Mary and St. Stephen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Europe's second largest Romanesque building. Worms is one of the oldest towers in Germany and its Dom St, Peter - began in 1171 - is another magnificent example of fine Romanesque architecture.
Day 4 - Aug 15
MAINZ - RHINE RIVER
After breakfast we will travel on to the magnificent and imposing red sandstone building of the Dom in MANZ. Free time for lunch before we continue to the Rhine River, a boat cruise from Bacharach to St. Goar - along the most beautiful section of the Rhine - castles galore! - is included. Arival in Cologne (German: KÖLN) is scheduled for early evening. Dinner is included.
Days 5-10 - Aug 16-21
WORLD YOUTH DAY ACTIVITIES
These days are kept free for the actual WORLD YOUTH DAY activities, beginning with the registration and opening Mass on August 16th, wnding with final Mass in the presence of the Holy Father on August 21st. Daily breakfast at your hotel is included.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Afternoon: Opening Mass of Welcome with the Archbishop of Cologne
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Morning: Catechesis and Holy Mass
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Morning: Catechesis and Holy Mass
Afternoon: Welcoming Ceremony with the Holy Father
Friday, August 19, 2005
Morning: Catechesis and Holy Mass
Evening: Way of the Cross
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Vigil with the Holy Father
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Morning: Concluding Mass with the Holy Father
furthermore:
from Tuesday, August 16 to Sunday, August 21, 2005
Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
from Tuesday, August 16 to Friday, August 19, 2005
Youth Festival
Day 11 - Aug 22
After breakfast, private coach and assistant for transfer to the airport for your return flight. |
