DISCIPLES IN JERUSALEM

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1 DISCIPLES IN JERUSALEM A Spirit-filled Community Journey 16 Days departs Sun 18th September 2016 JOIN COSTANDI BASTOLI & FR BAIJU THOMAS MGL IN THE HOLY LAND Having been born and bred in Jerusalem, nothing would give me greater joy than to be able to host my fellow brothers and sisters in the Holy Land this September as we walk in Jesus sandals and along the roads of my upbringing. I invite you to join Fr Baiju Thomas MGL and myself on an intimate journey in the footsteps of our Lord to encounter together the land where the first Disciples lived and were empowered. Get ready to be surprised and transformed as pilgrims by the presence of the Holy Spirit that is sure to accompany our journey in this blessed Jubilee year of Mercy. Costandi $5790 EX AUST/FULLY INCLUSIVE Jordan Dead Sea (2) Bethlehem (2) Nazareth Sea of Galilee (3) Jerusalem (5) Optional Italy or Europe Add-on Toll free:

2 SEA OF GALILEE 16 DAY ITINERARY Dead Sea Bethlehem Sea of Galilee Jerusalem (Rome & Assisi Option) MEAL CODE: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner DAY 1: SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2016 DEPART FOR THE HOLY LAND DAY 2: MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER ARRIVE AMMAN DEAD SEA Dead Sea resort by the shore Float in the Dead Sea This morning we will fly into Amman and travel west to the Dead Sea to our beautiful hotel located down on the shore. Unwind and take the opportunity to float in the salty waters said to have healing qualities. The experience is quite uplifting! Dead Sea overnight (D) DAY 3: TUESDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER DEAD SEA AND MT NEBO Mass at Mt Nebo Dead Sea resort leisure time We travel out this morning to ascend Biblical Mt Nebo for a spectacular Mass. Here, Moses looked out over the Promised Land and blessed Joshua who was to lead the Israelites under God s protection (Joshua 1:6 9). Return to our Dead Sea resort for the remainder of the day at leisure. Dead Sea overnight (BD) DAY 4: WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER DEAD SEA TO BETHLEHEM Visit the Baptismal site of Jesus Journey to Bethlehem Visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan this morning. The springs form a tributary of the Jordan River, believed to be the Baptismal site of Jesus by John the Baptist. Continue west across the Jordan River border into the Holy Land of Israel known as the land of the fifth Gospel. Journey on to Bethlehem, the City of David. Bethlehem overnight (BD) DAY 5: THURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER BETHLEHEM & SURROUNDS Visit the birthplace of John the Baptist Mass at Shepherd s Field Bethlehem birthplace of Jesus We travel out to Ein Karem, the birthplace of St John the Baptist and site of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord (Lk 1:43). Pilgrims may choose to pray a mystery of the Rosary here as we walk up to this church dedicated to The Magnificat. Continue on to the Israel Museum to view the Second Temple scale model of Jerusalem as it was in the time of Jesus. At Shepherd's Field we celebrate Mass to commemorate the appearance of the angels to the shepherds on that first Christmas night (Lk 2:8 16). Return to Bethlehem where we will visit the Church of the Nativity. Enter the church through the Door of Humility and descend into the Grotto of the Holy Manger where a silver star in the floor marks the spot where Christ was born. Bethlehem overnight (BD) DAY 6: FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER VIA NAZARETH TO GALILEE Explore the port of Caesarea Traditional meal in Nazareth Village Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation We depart Bethlehem and journey north to the crusader port of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great. The centurion Cornelius was baptized here by Peter, becoming the first gentile convert to Christianity (Acts 10). Continue on towards Nazareth, the town of Jesus childhood. Visit Nazareth Village, a recreation of the village life of Nazareth as in the days of Jesus. Here enjoy a traditional meal and take a parable walk back in time. In Nazareth township, enter inside the Basilica of the Annunciation where we ponder Mary s response Let it be done to me according to thy word (Luke 1:38). Celebrate a touching Eucharist here. Also see the Church of St Joseph and a traditional Jewish synagogue (Synagogue Church). Travel east and onto Tiberias on the shores of Lake Galilee Go to Galilee and you will find him there (Mt 28:7). Sea of Galilee overnight (BLD) Harvest Journeys 2016

3 DAY 7: SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER SEA OF GALILEE View the 'Jesus boat' Celebrate Mass on a traditional sailing vessel in the middle of Lake Galilee Enjoy 'St Peter's Fish' lunch Our day begins in Capernaum, the centre of Jesus teaching and healing and home to Peter the Apostle (Mt 4:12 20). Travel through Sowers Bay and reflect on the parable of the sower (Mark 4:1 9) before continuing through Magdala, the town of Mary Magdalene. Visit the Nof Ginosar Kibbutz, within which is preserved the Jesus boat. We then embark on a traditional sailing vessel for a memorable pilgrimage highlight a Private Mass floating in the centre of Lake Galilee. Here we will recall the miracles of Jesus calming the storm and appearing to the apostles walking on this very water. Continue back to the shore for our special St Peter s fish lunch. At Korazin we relive the parables of the House built on the rock and the persevering widow. Journey on to Tabgha, site of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Mt 14:20), and the Church of the Primacy of Peter where Jesus challenged Peter and each one of us Do you really love me, feed my sheep. Sea of Galilee overnight (BLD) DAY 8: SUNDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER MT TABOR & CANA Mass on Mt Tabor Renew wedding vows at Cana We travel out to Mt Tabor for Mass where Our Lord s divinity shone forth in the Transfiguration (Mt 17:1 2). Continue on to Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle transforming the water into wine at the wedding feast (Jn 2:1 11). Enjoy a free afternoon at leisure. Sea of Galilee overnight (BD) DAY 9: MONDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER VIA JACOB S WELL & TAYBEH TO JERUSALEM Mass on Mt Beatitudes See Jacob's Well Visit the Christian village of Taybeh Our day begins with Mass at the Mount of Beatitudes as we take time in this special place to ponder Jesus message of happiness the Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:1 12). Continue south through Samaria, a land rich in Old Testament history. Soon we come to the actual site of Jacob s Well. At this well Jesus met the Samaritan woman and said to her: Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. (Jn 4:13 14) Pass by Shiloh, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. Our afternoon brings us to Taybeh, a unique Christian village linked to Ephraim (Jn 11:54) where it is said Jesus and his disciples sought refuge after the Council of Priests asked for his execution. Visit the church here where local Catholics have practiced their faith for generations. Finally we continue our journey up to Jerusalem the City of our God. DAY 10: TUESDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER JERUSALEM Walk in the footsteps of Jesus on the Mount of Olives Time for reflection in Gethsemane Proceed to the Mt of Olives where we will visit the Pater Noster Church where Jesus taught His disciples the Lord s Prayer (Mt 6:7 15). Enjoy a panoramic view over the city. Walk down the Palm Sunday Road to the Dominus Flevit Church for Mass, built on the site where Jesus wept over Jerusalem (Lk 19:41 44). We then visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where we will enter the Church of the Agony containing the rock upon which Jesus is said to have prayed before his arrest. Ascend Mt Zion to the house of the High Priest Caiaphas. Enter the Church of St Peter in Gallicantu; continue to the Cenacle, room of the Last Supper and the Church of Dormition where Our Lady was assumed into heaven. After dinner return to Gethsemane for a Holy Hour in the Basilica to contemplate Jesus Agony. DAY 11: WEDNESDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER MASADA, JERICHO & BETHANY Explore Masada Enjoy a traditional Palestinian meal Travel along the Jericho Road as we remember the parable of the Good Samaritan. Pass by the site of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. We continue south to Masada where we embark on the cable car offering spectacular scenery to the summit. Onwards to Jericho the City of Palms. See the Mt of Temptation, the site of Jesus fast of 40 days. We enjoy a traditional Palestinian meal before continuing to Bethany. Jerusalem overnight (BLD) DAY 12: THURSDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER JERUSALEM Pray the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa Mass at Calvary Travel to the vicinity of the Temple Mount to view the Dome of the Rock, El Aqsa Mosque and the Wailing Wall. Continue to the Church of St Anne, s aid to be built over the birthplace of the Virgin Mary, and visit the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralysed man (Jn 5:2 9). Pray the Stations of the Cross, beginning from the Antonia Fortress where Jesus was condemned to death. See the Lithostrotos (pavement) in the Ecce Homo convent. Visit the nearby Flagellation and Condemnation Chapels as we pray and follow in Our Lord s footsteps along the actual Via Dolorosa to the site of Calvary where we will celebrate Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Free time this afternoon. DAY 13: FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER JERUSALEM Free day to explore Special farewell dinner Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem to rest, pray, or return to your favourite places in the Old City. Later this afternoon visit the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame Jerusalem Centre for a presentation on the Shroud of Turin. For our final night of pilgrimage, we will enjoy a special farewell dinner. DAY 14: SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER DEPART THE HOLY LAND We depart the Holy Land today as we cross the border back into Jordan and continue on to Amman airport for our homebound flight connections (or optional Rome & Assisi extension see over page). (B) DAY 16: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA MOUNT TABOR harvestjourneys.com

4 OPTIONAL ROME AND ASSISI Rome (4) Assisi (2) (Unescorted Extension) DAY 14: SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER FLY TO ITALY Today we farewell the Holy Land as we are transferred to Tel Aviv airport for our flight connections to Italy. On arrival at Rome airport we will be met and transferred to our accommodation. DAY 15: SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER ROME Papal Event: We will proceed to St. Peters Square where the Holy Father is expected to pray the Angelus with pilgrims from around the world (Subject to the Pope s presence in Rome). Our Christian Rome pilgrimage this afternoon features the impressive St. Mary Major Basilica. Onwards to the Basilica of St. John in Lateran (First Papal residence) and the adjacent Holy Stairs brought from Jerusalem to Rome in 326AD by St Helena (as a favourite of pilgrims, these steps may only be ascended on the knees). Finally we visit the Basilica of Santa Croce in Jerusalem with its extraordinary collection of relics from the Holy Land including a full size replica of the Shroud of Turin. Mass this afternoon will be celebrated at one of the three Basilicas. Set out after dinner to view Rome by night as we discover the city s renowned monuments from inside our comfortable coach. See the Colosseum alight, the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Piazza Della Republica, St Peter s Basilica and Capitol Hill. Disembark to throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain before strolling to the Piazza Navona to soak up the vibrant atmosphere. DAY 16: MONDAY 3RD OCTOBER ROME After a private Mass at St Peter s Basilica this morning we come to the nearby Vatican Museums for an unforgettable guided tour. Wander the spectacular chambers leading to the Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo s masterpieces, including the magnificent fresco of the Last Judgment. Continue through to the awe inspiring St. Peter s Basilica, the largest church in the world for an informative exploration. Our guided tour will feature among other highlights Michelangelo s stunning Pieta, the tomb of Pope St John Paul II, the great Confessional and the Crypt containing the tombs of several Popes. We also hope to be able to pass through the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica (TBC). Some free time will be afforded this afternoon to discover the sights of Rome. Strolling through the streets is like walking through the pages of a history book. Indulge in a gelato or enjoy a coffee while absorbing and admiring the history of this ancient city. Marvel at the Pantheon or visit the Church of St Ignatius with its amazing ceiling painted to look like a dome. DAY 17: TUESDAY 4TH OCTOBER ROME This morning we enter into the most visited attraction in Rome the Colosseum. In 1749, Pope Benedict XIV declared the Colosseum a sacred site, as it was a place where early Christians had been martyred. View the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum en route. Continue on to the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls as a special tribute to the Church s greatest evangelist. Journey on to the ancient Catacombs for a memorable Mass and guided tour. Marvel at these underground burial tunnels for Christians and Hebrews. This evening we will celebrate our final night in Rome at a traditional Italian restaurant. DAY 18: WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER ROME TO ASSISI Today we travel through stunning Umbrian countryside to the pilgrimage centre of Assisi where St Francis tended the poor and sick and founded the Franciscan Order. On arrival in this medieval hillside town we will visit and celebrate Mass in the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels on the plain where St Francis spent most of his life. Here we will see the Portiuncola, the thornless rose bush, the cave where the saint returned for prayer and the Chapel where he died in Ascend to the Upper Town where we will visit the Church of St Clare and kneel before the famous crucifix from which Jesus spoke to St Francis. We then check in to our hotel and enjoy some free time before dinner. Assisi overnight (BD) DAY 19: THURSDAY 6TH OCTOBER ASSISI This morning we awake to the atmospheric sounds of chapel bells, cobblestone footsteps and a tangible spirit of St Francis preserved within the walls of this holy town. After breakfast we continue our guided tour through some of the town s highlights including: Basilica of St Francis housing the tomb of St Francis (for Mass), and the quaint Church of St Damiano. The tour will culminate high up at the Hermitage (Eremo delle Carceri), an oasis of peace and tranquility in the woods built on the site of a simple cave where St Francis often withdrew to spend many hours in prayer. The cave and the Chapel of Our Lady are preserved in the Hermitage. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. An opportunity also presents itself before dinner to attend Vespers in the Basilica of St Clare and listen to the angelic voices of the Poor Clare nuns. Assisi overnight (BD) DAY 20: FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER DEPART ITALY DAY 22: 9TH OCTOBER ARRIVE AUSTRALIA All Bookings to: HARVEST JOURNEYS Polding Centre, 11th Floor 133 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: Fax: info@harvestjourneys.com Toll Free: harvestjourneys.com Copyright 2015 Harvest Australia Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these tours/itineraries in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. ACN / TRAVEL AGENT LIC 2TA / HARVEST AUSTRALIA PTY LTD All details of sightseeing listed and order of daily arrangements must remain subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances, which may arise, or at the discretion of the pilgrimage leadership. This overview is based on the standard pilgrimage departure and return dates. Please refer to your personal flight itinerary for more specific details or amendments pertaining to your travel. PILGRIMAGE DETAILS Tour Code Departs Australia 6PV53 18 September 2016 Price: $5790 (Incl. Tax) Single Room Supplement: $1290 ROME & ASSISI OPTION 1st October Price: On application Single Room Supplement: On application * Costs have been based on prices as at May 2016 and must remain subject to possible change in the unlikely event of significant exchange rate variations, airfare increases and minimum group size contingencies. (Approx 20 persons) Simple Booking Procedures Contact Harvest to place your booking and to advise any other extension plans. Send a $600 AUD deposit per person with completed pilgrims booking form to Harvest Pilgrimages in Sydney. Cheques to be made payable to Harvest Pilgrimages or nominate Credit Card details where shown. Await Harvest Pilgrimage s letter of confirmation containing receipt, visa(s) information (if applicable) and travel insurance detail along with any other specific travel detail. Make balance of payment seven weeks prior to departure. Collect or await the delivery of final tour documentation including Cabin bag and pilgrims journal and ticket wallet approximately two weeks prior to departure date. Inclusions Airfares: Economy class airfare from Sydney (N.B. Airlines taxes are included at approximately $240 per person on standard itinerary and subject to fluctuations). Accommodation and Meals: Based on 3 4 star standard accommodation throughout with breakfast and dinner daily. Miscellaneous inclusions: Deluxe airconditioned motor coach with driver, local tour escort/guide, sightseeing and entrance fees throughout itinerary. Not Included: Tipping of guides and drivers, passport and visa costs (if applicable), other meals not stated, items of a personal nature including phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc. Travel insurance (Harvest will recommend a special group policy rate).

5 HARVEST BOOKING FORM CUSTOM GROUPS Please complete entire form in BLOCK LETTERS and forward this booking form immediately with deposit and photocopy of passport PILGRIMAGE TITLE(S): TOUR CODE(S): DEPARTURE DATE: / / DEPARTURE CITY: EXTENSION(S): ADDITIONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Please specify any additional travel arrangements required; flights, accommodation, tours, rail, car hire, upgrade to Business class etc. which you may wish Harvest to arrange (or attach summary). FREQUENT FLYER NO.: PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH AIRLINE.: PILGRIMS DETAILS Mr/Mrs/Sr Miss/Ms/Fr IMPORTANT NOTE: Spelling of all names MUST be as printed in your current passport. FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME(S) DATE OF BIRTH PASSPORT NUMBER PASSPORT NATIONALITY PASSPORT EXPIRY As printed in passport NAME TAG SPECIFIC REQUESTS SMOKER? ROOM TYPE (please tick) PREFERRED FIRST NAME DIETARY OR SEATING (Subject to availability) ShareTwin* Double** Single Triple 1 Yes 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 Yes Specific single room requests are accepted on a first come/first served basis due to limited availability in some destinations. Harvest will endeavour to appropriately match those individual pilgrims wishing to share. Single supplement will apply if no suitable partner found. *Share twin depicts a two single bedded room. **Subject to availability (Note: Not all hotels offer true double bed configuration). If requesting a share twin, please nominate with whom (optional): IMPORTANT: PILGRIMS PHYSICAL FITNESS Some Pilgrimage activities require extensive standing or walking, you MUST tick Yes or No below to indicate if you or any above named pilgrim has a disability, physical or medical condition that will restrict your ability to walk or stand for extended periods during the pilgrimage: (Refer to section 17 overleaf for important conditions) Yes No If Yes, Harvest will contact you for further details. PILGRIMS WITH EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS All existing medical conditions or illnesses MUST be listed below for each person travelling PERSONAL CONTACT HOME PH BUSINESS / MOBILE ADDRESS POSTCODE EMERGENCY LOCAL CONTACT (While you are on pilgrimage) NAME HOME PH BUSINESS / MOBILE RELATIONSHIP HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? Publication: Word of mouth Am Past Pilgrim Parish Other: TRAVEL INSURANCE Compulsory for all pilgrims Require Harvest s approved insurance Alternative cover has been arranged ` DEPOSIT Non-refundable AUD $600 Per person Polding Centre, 11th Floor, 133 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: (02) Fax: (02) Toll Free: info@harvestjourneys.com Postal Address: PO Box 21207, World Square NSW 2002 DEPOSIT PAYMENT: ESSENTIAL TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING Enclosed Payment (Cheque / Money Order) $... OR Credit Card Option* Mastercard Visa (please tick) (*2% Credit Card Surcharge applies) Cardholder Name: Expiry Date: / Card Number: $... OR Direct Deposit Option - Account Name: Harvest Pilgrimages BSB: Account No: Please include pilgrim name and tour code in bank description. $... I understand and fully accept the Harvest booking conditions on behalf of the above named passengers. Signed PRINT NAME x Date / / 2016BFV1

6 HARVEST CUSTOM GROUPS BOOKING CONDITIONS 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE The information contained in the Harvest brochure in respect of prices, itineraries, duration, standard of services etc may have changed since release. Please ask your Harvest Consultant to identify any changes which may affect your proposed pilgrimage before booking. Please carefully read the following conditions before you complete the Booking Form as these are the basis for acceptance of all bookings. 2. NEW BOOKINGS ALL NEW BOOKINGS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A: Completed and signed booking form Photocopy of current valid passport (details page only) Refer to SECTION 18 PASSPORT VISA Deposit: a non-refundable deposit of AUD$600 per person per pilgrimage is required. For combination pilgrimages a nonrefundable deposit of AUD$1200 per person is required. For deposit conditions on additional arrangements please refer to SECTION 3 ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. 3. ADDITIONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Harvest can arrange additional flights, tours, accommodation, car hire, etc for pilgrims wishing to extend their journey. Harvest Consultants can arrange your complete itinerary and advise additional costs. All booking terms and conditions of the Tour Operator/Airline being used may vary from Harvest's conditions and must be adhered to. These arrangements may require additional non-refundable deposits to be paid. Your Harvest Consultant will advise these details at the time of booking. Pilgrims choosing to travel on an alternate airline will be required to pay all differences in cost due to variations in airfares and/ or taxes (Refer SECTION 15 AIR TRAVEL). Pilgrims choosing the total package (published air and land cost) and wishing to depart earlier than the published departure date, will incur a nonrefundable surcharge of AUD$100 per person in addition to any possible variations in airfare costs due to change of seasonality or seat class availability. Pilgrims travelling on a Customised Private Pilgrimage not travelling on the scheduled group flights, will incur a nonrefundable surcharge of AUD$100 per person in addition to any possible variations in airfare costs due to change of seasonality or seat class availability. Harvest is not responsible for any costs of any other travel arrangements affected by the cancellation or the rescheduling of its pilgrimage departures. 4. PAYMENTS Deposit: to be paid at the time of booking. Additional Travel Arrangements: A nominated deposit will be payable at the time of booking as advised by your Harvest Consultant. Final Payment: Pilgrims must make final payment no later than 49 days prior to their confirmed departure date. Late Bookings: Full payment within 48 hours of confirmation is required for new bookings made within 30 days of departure (refer SECTION 5 LATE BOOKINGS). 5. LATE BOOKINGS A non-refundable surcharge of AUD$ per person will apply for any bookings made within 30 days of departure. As published pilgrimage travel prices cannot be guaranteed with bookings made within 30 days, any additional travel costs will be applied. Harvest cannot guarantee that any travel arrangements made within 30 days of departure will be on group flights and additional costs for transfers may be imposed (Refer SECTION 4 PAYMENTS). 6. ALTERATIONS TO CONFIRMED / DEPOSITED BOOKINGS (INCLUDING ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS) Up to 50 days prior to departure: AUD$50.00 per person per change plus any additional charges imposed by Harvest s suppliers or airlines. From 49 days to 30 days prior to departure: AUD$ per person per change plus any additional charges imposed by Harvest s suppliers or airlines. Within 29 days prior and after departure: AUD$200 per person per change plus any additional charges imposed by Harvest s suppliers or airlines. At any time Rebooking from a total Air & Tour package to a Land Tour Only package will incur a $200 non-refundable fee. 7. CANCELLATION BY PILGRIM Cancellation Fees: Up to 50 days prior to departure: Loss of full deposit paid. From 49 to 36 days prior to departure: 50% of pilgrimage cost From 35 days prior to departure day: 100% of pilgrimage cost Post departure / unutilised bookings: Nil refund on unused services Cancellation charges for any additional travel arrangements cancelled prior to departure apply according to the terms and conditions pertaining to the operator used and will be advised at time of booking. Cancellations after departure and unused vouchers have no refundable value. 8. TRAVEL INSURANCE (Strongly recommended for all Pilgrims) Harvest recommends travel insurance that safeguards against: loss of monies through cancellation charges; baggage loss; medical expenses; theft and other contingencies. Harvest makes no representations or guarantees concerning reimbursements of funds paid by you under any insurance claim. You agree not to hold Harvest responsible for any decision made by insurers. 9. ERRORS / OVERSIGHT DISCLAIMER Harvest reserves the right to correct any error in rates quoted or calculated for any service notwithstanding that the invoice may have been paid in full. Client/s accept that Harvest staff, Management or its Agents could make an oversight affecting travel arrangements. Client/s agrees and understands that Harvest s (or its agent s) obligation is to amend such error or oversight by prompt action/correction (if possible) or refund based on actual cost of itinerary services/sectors affected. Client/s understands and agrees to such limitation of claim. 10. BROCHURE CONTENT DISCLAIMER Images and scenes shown are representative of those featured in the pilgrimages but are not necessarily supplied or visited. Maps are not necessarily to scale. Hotels are selected, subject to availability, from grading suggested by local authorities or our representatives with due consideration to the particular needs of our pilgrims. Every effort has been made to ensure that this and ancillary brochures are accurate at the time of printing but, are subject to any statutory liability which may not be excluded by law. The operator is not liable for any error, omission or inaccuracy in these brochures whether occurring at or after the time of printing in regard to price or any other detail or booking condition. In some circumstances beyond Harvest s control, pilgrimage itineraries may differ to that listed in the Harvest brochure or pilgrimage overview. If this situation occurs, Pilgrims will be advised by a Harvest Consultant or their Pilgrimage Director of the alternate sites / travel. Harvest will do all possible to supply comparable services / accommodation and/or itineraries and there shall be no refund as a result of these amendments. 11. ROOM TYPES Prices are based on twin share rooms containing two single beds. An individual pilgrim s request to share is accepted at the time of booking. Specific requests (single/double/triple) must be made at time of booking and supply cannot be guaranteed. Single supplement surcharges apply for single room requests. Requests for double rooms or double beds cannot be guaranteed. Requests for triple room can be met by either a full sized triple room or a twin bedded room with extra roll-away bed. The twin share cost applies per person for all triple rooms booked. Pilgrims with a serious or ongoing medical condition or mobility constraint (subject to travel approval by Harvest) must bring an accompanying able bodied companion / carer. Pilgrims electing to twin share with an unknown partner of the same gender do so in the full knowledge that Harvest cannot guarantee, and is not responsible for the compatibility or medical fitness of your room mate. For all share requests, the applicable single supplement surcharge will apply at the time of booking. If you remain matched throughout the entire pilgrimage, you will be refunded the single supplement within two weeks of the completion of the pilgrimage. Any share allocation will be at Harvest's discretion and is not guaranteed. Please note that should you be matched with another pilgrim, Harvest cannot be held responsible if that choice is not to your satisfaction. If at any time during the pilgrimage you consider your rooming partner unsuitable, Harvest will use reasonable endeavours to allocate single rooms for the remainder of the tour, subject to availability using the prepaid single supplement surcharge. 12. SELLING PRICES Prices are current as at 30 September 2015 and are based on costs (including airfare and land costs), charges, tariffs, rates, taxes, levies and exchange rates calculated on the basic pilgrimage departure and are not inclusive of fees, costs, charges and levies for additional flight arrangements and stopovers. All costs are subject to change at any time due to alterations in taxes, charges or levies imposed by airlines, tour companies, governments, their agencies, principals and/or currency fluctuations. Harvest reserves the right to surcharge the price of a pilgrimage due to such increases. If the total pilgrimage cost increases by more than 10%, pilgrims will have the right to cancel within 7 days of advice of the surcharge without penalty. A pilgrimage can only operate at the advertised price if a minimum number of bookings are achieved. If at 49 days prior to departure, numbers fall below the minimum, a surcharge on booked pilgrims may be applied to ensure departure. Harvest is not responsible for disruption to any travel arrangements not booked or operated by Harvest. 13. ABOUT COSTS Included in the selling price of each pilgrimage are (although not restricted to) charges to cover the cost of research, reservations from agents in Australia and from our overseas destinations, postage, facsimile, telephone, bank charges, currency transfers, documents, brochure production, printing, distribution, advertising and remuneration to travel agents. Cost breakup is not supplied. Deposit payment signifies your acceptance of these usual commercial costs and fees paid to our overseas associates. 14. ALTERATION TO PRODUCT OR SERVICES If circumstances beyond Harvest s reasonable control require that inclusions be altered, product of similar value or standard will be supplied. In the unlikely event of pilgrimage cancellation by Harvest, pilgrims are offered a change of arrangements, alternative tour or a full and immediate refund without further Harvest liability. 15. AIR TRAVEL Flights booked for pilgrimages will be in economy class on an airline of Harvest s choosing for departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Flights booked as part of a pilgrimage will be via the most appropriate route - although this may not be on a direct flight. If pilgrims choose to travel on an alternative airline to the group, they do so with the knowledge that additional costs / surcharges may apply. The scheduled flights used for all departures are subject to the usual conditions of the carrying airline and relevant to international law. Harvest accepts no responsibility for alterations to air schedules. As air fare increases and fuel surcharges can be applied without notice we reserve the right to apply the same at any time prior to final ticketing. Airlines endorsing this and ancillary brochures do not represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a Harvest pilgrimage or as having any other legal responsibility with such purchaser. 16. HEALTH Any medical condition, disability or mobility difficulty that may affect the functioning of the group must be advised on the booking form. Any pilgrim with a pre-existing medical condition or illness must declare the nature of such condition at the time of booking and make arrangements for the provision of any drugs or other course of treatment that may be required during the tour. Any relevant health or mobility conditions not adequately disclosed may result in your immediate and direct return to your point of departure at your expense and without availability of refund. This clause is necessary to assure the health and safety of all group members and in particular those with whom you may be sharing a room. We recommend you consult your doctor in respect of your intended travel as this may also have some bearing on your application for travel insurance. Furthermore your doctor or the relevant Government Health authorities can advise on any vaccination requirements necessary. Certain pilgrims with a serious or ongoing medical condition or mobility constraint (subject to travel approval by Harvest) must bring an accompanying companion / carer. (refer SECTION 17 MINIMUM MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS) All requests for health / medical clearance submitted by pilgrims are at the sole discretion of the operating carrier / tour operator / travel insurance company. Harvest cannot be held responsible for the outcome of these decisions. 17. MINIMUM MOBILITY REQUIREMENTS Many of the sites visited on our pilgrimages require a reasonable amount of walking. Harvest must be advised, at the time of booking, of ANY physical condition that will affect your mobility. Your condition will be assessed and may require qualified medical consultation. Whilst Harvest will make reasonable attempts to accommodate any special needs it is not responsible in the event that we are not able to do so, nor are we responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants or any independent suppliers. Most transportation services, including touring coaches are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Harvest regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance to a pilgrim for walking, dining, getting on or off coaches or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion / carer must accompany travellers who need assistance and must be responsible for their wellbeing. Wheelchairs, walking aides or any particular hotel room specification cannot be arranged once a pilgrimage has commenced. If a Pilgrim s mobility limitation affects the operation of the pilgrimage, that pilgrim will be immediately returned home, at their expense and no refund for unused services will be applicable. 18. PASSPORT VISA Each pilgrim is personally responsible for ensuring they possess valid travel documentation. New passport applications must be personally applied for. Existing passports must not expire for at least 6 calendar months after the intended date of return to Australia. Non-Australian passport holders must possess a valid Australian Re-entry Certificate. If you are travelling on a passport issued by a country other than Australia, you will need to be aware that visa requirements may differ from those for Australian passport holders. Visas required by non Australian passport holders must be applied for by the passport holder. Your Harvest Consultant will be able to advise you of these requirements. Cancellation of a pilgrimage due to incomplete travel documentation will incur standard cancellation fees. 19. CHILDREN (UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE) Children travelling with accompanying parents or guardians are most welcome. Costs may vary according to the number of adults sharing a room and individual child costs will be supplied on request. 20. SPECIAL REQUESTS Any special requests (such as airline seating or dietary requirements) made at the time of booking are on a request only basis. Harvest will do all possible to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee these can be met in all instances. 21. GLOBAL PILGRIM ALLIANCE Harvest promotes various travel related products on behalf of the Global Pilgrim Alliance. It is Harvest's obligation to make these bookings on your behalf. We are not responsible for the operation of these services nor do we make or give any warranty or representation regarding their standard. All bookings made with one of Harvest's Alliance Partners are subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability of these providers. Harvest will not be held responsible if, for any reason, a travel service provider is not able to provide the services booked. Published costs for Global Pilgrim Alliance packages are shown in either US Dollars or Euro. Your Harvest Consultant will advise the equivalent Australian Dollar amount (including any bank fees and charges) at the time of final payment. 22. RESPONSIBILITIES Harvest agrees to make reservations with the Principal offering the services described in this and ancillary brochures. Harvest does not accept any responsibility for default causing loss or injury to persons whether by negligence or otherwise on the part of the Principal providing any facilities for any person taking advantage of the services described in this brochure. Harvest is not liable for any loss suffered by any person or any additional expense caused or occasioned by transportation provider delay, change of aircraft service, alteration to any other travel service, illness, injury, strike, civil disturbance, terrorism, quarantine, flood or other disturbances of whatsoever nature interfering with, altering, or adding to the cost of the service requested or booked. After departure, if the services included in the pilgrimage cannot be supplied or are altered for reasons beyond our control, Harvest will arrange for the provision of comparable services where possible. Any resulting additional expense will be payable by pilgrims and any resulting savings will be refunded. Harvest is not liable for any dissatisfaction the client may have with the properties used. You agree not to hold Harvest responsible for any decision made by insurers, and/or by any suppliers, or requirements of any foreign country, government authority or overseas laws and policies. The above exclusions of liability are subject to any statutory liability which unresolved may not be excluded by law. Unresolved difficulties must be conveyed to Harvest Australia Pty Ltd in writing with any supporting documents within 30 days of return to Australia. 23. DOCUMENTATION It is the Client s responsibility to carefully check all confirmation documentation, itineraries, air tickets and vouchers immediately upon receipt (particularly in regard to spelling of names and travel dates), and advise Harvest of any discrepancies. All travel documentation will be available for collection / courier delivery 14 days prior to your scheduled departure. Tour Only pilgrims must advise Harvest, at the earliest time, of their departure date from Australia. 24. CURRENCY Costs listed are in local currency for Australia (AUD), except for the Global Pilgrim Alliance programme (refer SECTION 21 GLOBAL PILGRIM ALLIANCE). 25. PRIVACY STATEMENT Harvest may collect personal information about you from third parties (including your medical practitioner) as reasonably required in planning and booking tours and for any purpose relating to your tour. You may seek access to any personal information which Harvest may hold about you in accordance with provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 (CL). 26. CONSUMER PROTECTION Harvest Australia Pty Limited ACN , Travel Agent Licence 2TA Harvest is a Member of ATAS. 27. NEW SOUTH WALES LAW The Terms and Conditions published herein are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. 28. VALIDITY The programmes listed in this Harvest brochure supersedes the Harvest 2015 programme and is valid to 31 December 2016.