JOURNEY OF GRACE. St Mark s Parish, Fawkner

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1 JOURNEY OF GRACE St Mark s Parish, Fawkner Lisbon (1) Fatima (4) Fatima Centenary Celebrations Assisi (2) Loreto Lanciano San Giovanni Rotondo (2) Monte Sant Angelo Montecassino Rome (4) Medjugorje (4) Duration: 21 Day Pilgrimage Journey Departure: Friday 8th September 2017 Tour Code: 7PV60 Spiritual Chaplain Fr Colin Xavier Toll free:

2 ST PETER S SQUARE, ROME PETRA 21 DAY ITINERARY Lisbon (1) Fatima (4) Assisi (2) Loreto Lanciano San Giovanni Rotondo (2) Monte Sant Angelo Montecassino Rome (4) Medjugorje (4) MEAL CODE: B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner DAY 1: Friday 8th September 2017 Depart for Portugal DAY 2: Saturday 9th September Arrive Lisbon After our arrival into Lisbon, we will be transferred to our centrally located hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure to rest or explore the city at your own pace. Lisbon overnight (D) DAY 3: Sunday 10th September Lisbon to Fatima This morning we will meet with our local guide and enjoy a tour of Lisbon city. Our first stop is St Anthony s Basilica where we celebrate our group Mass. Despite what might be assumed from his name, St Anthony was born and grew up in Lisbon and today remains the patron saint of lost articles. Visit the World Heritage listed Jeronimo s Monastery dating back to the 16th century with its stunning combination of flamboyant Gothic, Moorish and early Renaissance influences; see nearby Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. See Europe s longest suspension bridge and view the inspiring Statue of Christ the King pointing the way north to Fatima. En route to Fatima we will visit the Holy Miracle Church of St Stephen at Santarem containing the oldest recorded Eucharistic miracle. Finally we arrive at Fatima where in 1917 the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three children as a lady in white. DAY 4: Monday 11th September Fatima This morning we will walk and pray the Stations along the beautiful Way of the Cross (the Sacred Way). Continue to Valinhos, the site of Our Lady s appearance after the children s return from prison before proceeding to Aljustrel to visit the homes where the children lived. Enter the original Parish church and see the Baptismal font where the children were baptised. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. DAY 5: Tuesday 12th September Fatima Vigil Centenary Celebrations Today we enjoy a tour of the Square (the largest square in Christendom) including the site of the Apparitions, Rosary Basilica with the Tombs of the visionaries, the Museum, Blessed Sacrament Chapel and other main sites. Afternoon at leisure in Fatima. This evening after dinner the Anniversary Vigil ceremonies begin with an International Rosary followed by a candlelight procession and concelebrated Mass on the steps of the Rosary Basilica. From midnight to dawn an optional all night vigil is held for the enrichment of pilgrims. DAY 6: Wednesday 13th September Fatima Centenary Anniversary Celebrations We awake to the sound of pilgrims from all over the world en route to the morning s Anniversary celebrations. Commence with a Rosary followed by the procession of Our Lady s statue to the altar on the steps of the Basilica. Celebrate the extraordinary International Anniversary Mass followed by the Blessing of the Sick and Consecration. The ceremonies will close around midday with the touching Adios spectacle (waving of the white handkerchiefs in tribute to Our Lady) as her statue is carried back to the Capelinha. DAY 7: Thursday 14th September Fatima to Assisi Early this morning we will return to Lisbon airport for our flight connections to Italy. On arrival at Rome airport we will be met and transferred north through scenic Umbrian countryside to the pilgrimage centre of Assisi, where St Francis tended the poor and sick and founded the Franciscan Order. Onwards to the Upper Town to check in to our hotel. Assisi overnight (BD) DAY 8: Friday 15th September Assisi We begin our day at the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels down on the plains where St Francis spent most of his life and containing the Chapel where he died in We then return to the upper town where we enjoy a guided tour through some of the town s highlights including: Basilica of St Francis housing the tomb of St Francis (for Mass) and the Church of St Damiano built where the voice of Christ spoke to St Francis through the crucifix go rebuild my Church, which you see is falling down. Culminate up at the Hermitage (Eremo delle Carceri), an oasis of peace and tranquillity 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. We end our tour at the Basilica of St Clare which houses the famous crucifix through which Jesus spoke to St Francis. An opportunity 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)

3 HILL OF THE APPARITIONS, MEDJUGORJE JERUSALEM DAY 9: Saturday 16th September Via Loreto & Lanciano to San Giovanni Rotondo After breakfast we will rejoin our coach and continue our journey to the great Marian shrine of Loreto to visit the Holy House of Nazareth and the beautiful Madonna of Loreto. More than 50 Popes have made a pilgrimage to the house transported by angels to a hill in central Italy in Tradition has it that this is the house where Mary received the Annunciation, where Jesus grew to manhood and the Holy Family dwelled. A tour of the shrine will be included. Journey south this afternoon to Lanciano, scene of the Eucharistic miracle in the 8th century where, during Mass and moments after consecration, the Basilian monk (who doubted the real presence of Our Lord in the Eucharist) found himself holding a host that had changed to flesh and the wine to blood. To this day the sacred relics have remained incorrupt while recent scientific examinations have confirmed that the flesh is real flesh, the blood is real blood. Here we will celebrate a special Mass. We continue on to San Giovanni Rotondo where St Padre Pio spent a lifetime of prayer, penance, self-denial and intense pain caused by the five wounds of Our Lord s passion. His list of supernatural gifts are overwhelming reading of souls, prophecy, miraculous healings, spiritual direction, etc while spending extraordinarily long hours in the confessional and often sleeping very little. Throughout his life he received visits from Jesus and Mary and had regular communication with his guardian angel. San Giovanni Rotondo overnight (BD) DAY 10: Sunday 17th September San Giovanni Rotondo & Monte Sant angelo This morning we take a tour of the shrine including: Tomb and cell of St Padre Pio; his Confessional; and the Crucifix from which he received the stigmata. We visit the English speaking office for an inspirational talk by one of the friars and to view a special rare film showing highlights of St Padre Pio s daily life in the Monastery. Travel by coach in the afternoon to Monte Sant Angelo to visit the Shrine of St Michael the Archangel and celebrate Mass in the cave. The Archangel is said to have made four separate appearances here mostly during the 5th century, making the sanctuary here one of the earliest Christian sites in Europe and visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. San Giovanni Rotondo overnight (BD) DAY 11: Monday 18th September Via Montecassino to Rome Departing San Giovanni Rotondo we journey west towards Cassino, where we wind our way up the mountain, enjoying the view of the spectacular Abbey of Montecassino, founded in 529 by St Benedict, patron saint of Europe and the founder of western monasticism. The Abbey was carefully rebuilt after the epic battle of 1944 and still dominates the surrounding countryside from its mountaintop setting. On arrival we will celebrate our group Mass before a guided visit. A museum displays examples of medieval monastic art while the Basilica is richly decorated with mosaics. We come too as pilgrims to pray before the relics of St Benedict and his sister, St Scholastica. In the late afternoon we travel into Rome, the Eternal City. DAY 12: Tuesday 19th September Rome Celebrate this morning a spectacular Mass at St Peter s Basilica before coming to the nearby Vatican Museums. 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. 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. 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 13: Wednesday 20th September Rome Join with pilgrims worldwide this morning in a Papal Audience with Pope Francis in St Peter s Square - subject to his presence in Rome. In the afternoon, visit 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 Gerusalemme with its extraordinary collection of relics from the Holy Land. Mass today will be celebrated one of the papal basilicas. DAY 14: Thursday 21st September 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,

4 21 DAY ITINERARY CONT. as it was a place where early Christians had been martyred. View also the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum en route. Continue to the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls as a special tribute to the Church s greatest evangelist. Here we will celebrate our group Mass. Journey on to the ancient Catacombs for a memorable 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 15: Friday 22nd September Rome to Medjugorje Today we will be transferred to the airport for our flight connections to Croatia. On arrival we will be met and transferred into Bosnia-Herzegovina and onto the village of Medjugorje. Prepare for a most extraordinary encounter of grace and peace for the next three days. Here we will be welcomed by a local family in private guesthouse lodgings (all rooms with ensuite). Home cooked dinners and breakfasts will be served daily from your residence. DAYS 15 18: Fri 22nd to Mon 25th September The Medjugorje Pilgrimage 4 Night Programme (BD Daily) I have come to tell the world that God exists that peace is necessary for the salvation of the world. Mankind must be reconciled with God and with one another. These words came as a soothing balm to a troubled world and were first spoken by Our Lady to six village children in June Since then, a legacy of remarkable events has turned Medjugorje into one of the world s most acclaimed pilgrimage places. For more than 35 years up until the present day Our Lady has been appearing on a daily basis to give countless messages to the children. Some of these messages are private, some are for all people and some contain secrets that Our Lady has revealed to the children about future events of the world. Healings, miracles, wonders and conversions these have been occurring for so long. Endless streams of pilgrims over the years have come to receive these graces and return to their homelands renewed. The activities here will be evenly proportioned by our guide throughout the stay to allow time for rest and personal retreat. Each evening we should be advised of the following day s agenda, as many events in Medjugorje are spontaneous. Here are some of the highlights we hope to include: Meet the Visionaries The visionaries regularly receive groups, give explanations, pray with and answer pilgrims questions (subject to spontaneous availability). The Hill of Apparitions Make the journey in prayer up to this sacred site where the first apparitions took place and Our Lady first told the children I have come to tell the world that God exists. that peace is necessary for the salvation of the world. Climb Mt Krizevac The Mountain of the Cross dominates the landscape. Pray the Stations of the Cross and ascend the grace-filled path, which rises to the breathtaking summit with its commanding 30-foot cement cross built in Visit Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Retreat House commonly known as the Castle, and hear the amazing testimony of Patrick Latta, a successful businessman and car dealer from Canada, who received a great grace of conversion through the messages of Our Lady. In 1993, he and his wife Nancy left everything behind and moved to Medjugorje during the height of the war. Visit the Cenacolo Community Field of Life is the name of the community that Sr Elvira has founded for young men who were once drug addicts. We will be touched to hear their miraculous testimonies of faith. Special visionary events Join Ivan s prayer group during a special outdoor apparition or be present when Vicka has a special meeting at night on Mt Krizevac (subject to spontaneity). Inspiring talks There is an enriching Franciscan talk most afternoons in English. Share occasional group gatherings Optional and led by your Priest, for voluntary sharing, prayer or group rosary. Enjoy personal free time daily All activities listed do remain optional. EVENING CHURCH PROGRAMME (DAILY) 5.00pm The Rosary (Joyful and Sorrowful Mysteries) 5.40pm Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6.00pm The local s Croatian Mass After Mass Benediction, blessing of objects and prayers for healing. 7.00pm The Rosary (Glorious Mysteries) Above times are one hour later between mid April and mid September DAY 19: Tuesday 26th September Depart Medjugorje (B) DAY 20: Wednesday 27th September In Transit DAY 21: Thursday 28th September Arrive Australia All Bookings to: HARVEST JOURNEYS Polding Centre, 11th Floor 133 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: Fax: info@harvestjourneys.com harvestjourneys.com Copyright 2016 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 SIMPLE BOOKING PROCEDURES Contact Harvest to place your booking and to advise any other extension plans. Send a $800 AUD deposit per person with completed pilgrims booking form to Harvest Journeys in Sydney. Cheques to be made payable to Harvest Journeys, nominate Credit Card details where shown or Direct Deposit. Await Harvest 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 approximately two weeks prior to departure date. INCLUSIONS Departs Australia 7PV60 8th September 2017 Cost Per Person: $6, (Incl. Tax) Single Room Supplement: $ * Costs have been based on prices as at December 2016 and must remain subject to possible change in the unlikely event of significant exchange rate variations, airfare increases and minimum group size (30) contingencies. Airfares: Economy Class flying Emirates from/to Australia (N.B. Airline taxes are included on standard itinerary and subject to fluctuation); Economy Class internal European flights. Accommodation and Meals: Based on centrally located, quality 3-4 star standard hotels, with breakfast and dinner daily. Miscellaneous inclusions: Deluxe airconditioned touring coach with driver; professional local tour escort/guide throughout the program; sightseeing and all entrance fees throughout itinerary; porterage of 1 piece of luggage per person at hotels; tipping for all tour escorts/guides/drivers; quality Harvest travel pack and pilgrims journal. Not included: Passport and additional visa costs (if applicable); other meals not stated; items of a personal nature including telephone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.; Travel Insurance.

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): JOURNEY OF GRACE TOUR CODE(S): 7PV60 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). 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) Share Twin* Double** Single Triple 1 Yes 2 Yes 3 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): IF YOU ARE A PAST HARVEST PILGRIM, please provide pilgrimage name, month and year. 1 Pilgrimage: Month: Year: 2 Pilgrimage: Month: Year: 3 Pilgrimage: Month: Year: 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 EMERGENCY LOCAL CONTACT (While you are on pilgrimage) NAME HOME PH BUSINESS / MOBILE RELATIONSHIP POSTCODE HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? Publication: Word of mouth Am Past Pilgrim Parish Other: TRAVEL INSURANCE Compulsory for all pilgrims YES Send me a quote for Harvest approved insurance NO Will arrange myself DEPOSIT Non-refundable FOR TOURS OF 22 DAYS OR LESS AUD $800 Per person FOR TOURS OF 23 DAYS OR MORE AUD $1600 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 / / 2017BFV1

6 HARVEST 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 A: ALL NEW BOOKINGS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY 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$800 per person per pilgrimage is required. For combination pilgrimages a nonrefundable deposit of AUD$1600 per person is required. For deposit conditions on additional arrangements please refer to SECTION 3 ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. B. NEW BOOKING INCENTIVES TAKE OFF INCENTIVE Save up to $300 pp. This limited offer applies to selected departures / pilgrimages throughout Incentive amounts may vary for each Pilgrimage. Limited availability and sales periods apply. To receive the Take Off incentive, bookings must be made during the offer period. A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the Pilgrimage price must be paid at the time of booking. This offer is only available on Air and Tour packages. Not available on Holy Land Special or Sacred Rome Special. This offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. 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 non-refundable 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 wishing to depart earlier than the scheduled group flights, will incur a non refundable 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. 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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 roommate. 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 2016 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. 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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. 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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 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 AFTA and 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 2016 programme and is valid to 31 December 2017.