World Youth Day 2008
Sydney, Australia

"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8).

July 12-23, 2008

Tour includes:
  • Round trip flight from Pittsburgh to Sydney
  • Round trip transfers from the Sydney Airport to the Tops Centre
  • Sightseeing tour of Sydney on arrival July 14
  • Daily transfer by private motor coach to the nearest public transportation
  • World Youth Day and solidarity fees - estimated at $335/person
  • All applicable meals during the Pacific Coast crossing
  • Dinner July 14 and 20 at the Tops Centre
  • Cost as of January 2008 (18-above) = $3,885 at Tops Centre (four to six per room)
Itinerary

Day 1: July 12 - Pittsburgh to Sydney
  • Depart from Pittsburgh International Airport

Day 2: July 13 - Loss of day
  • Loss of day crossing the international date line

Day 3: July 14 - Welcome to Australia!
  • The group will be met by an ITC tour escort for an introductory sightseeing tour of Sydney, including Bondi Beach, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbor, Chinatown and Cosmopolitan Kings Cross. Dinner will be served at Tops Centre - lunch on your own.

Day 4-9: July 15-20 - World Youth Day activities
  • Attend World Youth Day
  • Breakfast served daily at Tops Centre
  • WYD fee includes five lunches and dinners and transportation
  • Dinner will be served at Tops Centre July 20

Day 10-11: TBD

Day 12: July 23
  • Travel to Sydney Airport for departure to Pittsburgh
    Crossing the international date line will gain one day
  • Breakfast served at Tops Centre


Click here to view the full brochure and registration coupon
Please note brochure and coupon do not yet reflect new cost
Click here for a WYD sponsorship form



An initial deposit of $300/person is necessary for this event. An additional $200 payment due every month from date of original deposit is also suggested. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure (May 12, 2008). For more information regarding the itinerary and payment arrangements contact ITC Tours at 1-800-828-2126. For more information regarding coordination efforts through the diocese, please contact Dr. William Ryckman by e-mail at magdoc@mac.com.

Please make all deposits payable to ITC Tours and mail to the attention of ITC Tours, 7231 S. Eastern Ave., Suite B177, Las Vegas, NV, 89119.



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