Celebrate the wonder of the Christmas season on a 9-day pilgrimage through Paris and the Rhine River Valley with Fr. John Stokely, Fr. Jim DeGrassa, Fr. Matt Tralies, and Fr. Zachary Navit.

Begin your journey in Paris, the City of Light, where you’ll spend three memorable nights exploring sacred sites and timeless landmarks. Celebrate Mass at the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, St. Vincent de Paul, and Sacré-Cœur, while also visiting Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, the Eiffel Tower, and the Champs-Élysées. Experience the charm of Parisian Christmas markets on a gourmet walking tour featuring seasonal treats and festive décor.

Then, board the luxury Amadeus Aurea for a four-night Rhine River Cruise through France and Germany. Discover the storybook beauty of Strasbourg, the medieval allure of Heidelberg, the historic charm of Speyer, and the wine-town warmth of Rüdesheim. Sail through the breathtaking Middle Rhine Valley, past the legendary Lorelei Rock, and conclude in Koblenz and Cologne, where ancient cathedrals and twinkling markets capture the true spirit of Advent.

Enjoy first-class accommodations, fine dining, daily Mass, and guided tours — all set against the magical backdrop of Europe’s most beloved Christmas destinations.

Pricing (Cruise & Land - price based off Double Occupancy):
Mozart Suites (2 cabins available) – $5,995
Mozart Staterooms (3 cabins available) – $5,595
Strauss Staterooms (7 cabins available) – $4,995
Haydn Staterooms (3 cabins available) – $4,595

Single Supplement:
1 Strauss Stateroom – $2,500 (additional to the standard price due to limited availability)

Airfare not included. Group airfare available as an Add-On.

Please note: Land only packages begin at the first hotel in Paris on DAY 2 and end at disembarkation at the port in Cologne on DAY 9. Transfers are not included.

AMADEUS Aurea

The AMADEUS Aurea is not just a technical masterpiece but also a floating paradise for connoisseurs.

Enjoy relaxing moments in 12 spacious suites with balconies or 67 bright outside cabins featuring panoramic windows. Savor culinary highlights in the elegant Panorama Restaurant or unwind on the sun deck with its outdoor pool and Lido Bar. For active moments, a state-of-the-art fitness room is at your disposal, while the “River Terrace” invites you to dream. Cutting-edge environmental technologies, such as a hybrid propulsion system and an efficient heat recovery system, make your journey not only comfortable but also sustainable. Set sail with us and experience unforgettable journeys along Europe’s most beautiful rivers.

Construction: 2026

Flag: Germany

Length x Width: 442.9ft x 37.4ft

Draft: 4.8ft

Decks: 4

Cabins/Suites: 67/12

Max. passengers: 158

Crew members: approx. 46

Speed: 25 km/h

Depart on an overnight flight from USA to Paris. Enjoy standard inflight services and begin your Christmas pilgrimage to Europe.

• Round trip economy group air including flights from EWR to Paris available as optional Add-on.

• Round trip bus transportation from local destination to airport available as optional Add-on.

• LAND ONLY packages without optional Group Air begin at the first hotel.

Accommodation: In Flight

Arrive in Paris and meet your tour guide. Transfer by private coach to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and rest after your journey. Schedule may vary depending on flight times.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza République 4★

Meals Included: Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour and Mass at Sacré-Cœur Basilica (subject to confirmation). Panoramic sightseeing including Eiffel Tower (outside), Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Tomb of Napoleon (outside), Place de la Concorde, Opéra, Bastille Square, and Place des Vosges. Afternoon Gourmet Christmas Market Walking Tour, tasting festive Parisian holiday treats. Dinner on your own.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza République 4★

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Rue de Bac and celebrate Mass at the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal (subject to confirmation). Continue to the Shrine of St. Vincent de Paul, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Sainte-Chapelle (entrance included). Afternoon free to enjoy the Paris Christmas markets at leisure. Dinner on your own.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza République 4★

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Breakfast and check-out. Celebrate Mass at a local Paris church (subject to confirmation). Drive to Strasbourg, with lunch on your own en route. Embark on the Amadeus Aurea at 4:00 PM. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner on board.

Accommodation: Onboard Amadeus Aurea

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast on the ship. Celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg (subject to confirmation). Guided city tour including Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France, Ponts Couverts, Palais de Rohan, and Grand Île (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Afternoon free to explore the Strasbourg Christmas Market before departure. Ship departs for Speyer at 10:00 PM.

Accommodation: Onboard Amadeus Aurea

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive in Speyer at 5:00 AM. Breakfast onboard, then drive to Heidelberg for a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle (entrance included), Old Bridge, and Old Town. Visit the Heidelberg Christmas Market, then return to the ship for lunch. Afternoon walking tour of Speyer, including its Romanesque Cathedral and Christmas Market. Depart for Rüdesheim at 8:00 PM.

Accommodation: Onboard Amadeus Aurea

Arrive in Rüdesheim at 5:00 AM. Celebrate Mass at a local church (subject to confirmation). Explore this charming wine town, then depart at 11:00 AM, cruising through the Middle Rhine Valley and past the legendary Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Koblenz at 3:30 PM for a walking tour of the Old Town and Koblenz Christmas Market. Enjoy the Captain’s Gala Dinner onboard. Ship departs at 10:00 PM.

Accommodation: Onboard Amadeus Aurea

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive in Cologne at 4:00 AM. Breakfast onboard, followed by disembarkation at 9:00 AM. Drive to Cologne Airport for return flights to the USA. Schedule subject to flight times.

• Round trip economy group air including flights from Cologne to EWR available as optional Add-on.

• Round trip bus transportation between airport to local location (TBD) available as optional Add-on.

• LAND ONLY packages without optional Group Air end at the ship.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: In Flight

CUSTOMER TERMS & CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & PILGRIMAGE EXPECTATIONS

This is an active itinerary requiring approximately 15,000 steps per day, often on uneven surfaces and including stairs. Participants should prepare in advance through a regular walking program.

As a pilgrimage, we commit ourselves to traveling together in patience, cooperation, and trust. Different foods, cultures, schedules, and unexpected events are part of the pilgrimage experience. We believe that the unexpected can be God’s way of offering us something—or someone—we otherwise would not have encountered.

WETRAVEL ACCOUNT & REGISTRATION MANAGEMENT

All registrations and payments are managed through WeTravel. Upon registering, each participant creates a personal WeTravel account, which allows you to view your balance, submit payments, and access your booking details.

Regardless of who enters the information, each registrant is solely responsible for the accuracy of all information entered into their WeTravel account, including name spelling (as it appears on your passport), contact details, and payment selections. Name corrections or changes requested after registration may incur additional fees or may not be permitted by suppliers.

Cloverdale Travel does not control WeTravel’s platform, account functionality, or processing fees. All online payments and refunds (when applicable) are subject to WeTravel’s terms and conditions.

PRICING & PAYMENT METHODS

Quoted prices are based on payment by check or cash, for which no processing fees apply.

All online payments are processed through WeTravel and are subject to non-refundable processing fees, which are charged directly by WeTravel and are not collected or retained by Cloverdale Travel.

Current online payment fees (subject to change by WeTravel):

• All online transactions (including ACH/bank transfer): 1% + $0.30 per transaction

• Credit/Debit Card Payments:

  • Visa / Mastercard: +2.9% (in addition to 1% + $0.30)

  • American Express: +3.9% (in addition to 1% + $0.30)

There are no online processing or service fees for registrations or payments mailed directly to Cloverdale Travel and paid by check.

Please note that check payments are typically processed once weekly on Saturdays.

Online registrations or payments may not be cancelled or refunded for the purpose of re-registering or re-paying by check (or another method) to avoid fees.
Any such request will be treated as a cancellation, and all applicable cancellation penalties will apply. Processing fees are non-refundable under all circumstances.

By registering, you authorize all charges in accordance with the payment plan and these Terms & Conditions.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

All cancellations must be submitted in writing.

• 90 days or more prior to departure:
  Refundable minus $500 per person handling fee

• 90–60 days prior to departure:
  Refundable amounts exclude:

  • Initial deposit ($1,000)

  • $500 single supplement, if applicable

  • $500 group air cost, if applicable

• Within 60 days of departure:
  All payments are non-refundable

Unused portions of the trip are non-refundable.

Cloverdale Travel cannot refund credit card, bank, or processing fees, nor premiums paid for travel insurance/protection plans.

TRAVEL PROTECTION / INSURANCE

Travel protection is optional but strongly encouraged. Plans are available through Travelex or your own provider. A Travelex link will be included in your confirmation email.

If you decline travel protection, you assume full financial responsibility for losses that might otherwise be covered by insurance.

PASSPORTS & TRAVEL AUTHORIZATIONS

A copy of your passport (photo page) is required for hotel and airline reservations. Please upload it or email it to info@cloverdaletravel.org.

Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the return date.

ETIAS (Europe):

Beginning in 2026, most travelers entering Europe must obtain ETIAS travel authorization. ETIAS is not included and is the sole responsibility of the traveler. Authorization is obtained online and is typically valid for three (3) years or until passport expiration.

Israel ETA:
Beginning in 2025, travelers to Israel must complete the Israel ETA Application prior to arrival. This is also the traveler’s responsibility.

FLIGHTS

Group Air (Economy Class) is offered as an optional add-on.

Once issued, airline tickets are non-refundable and governed entirely by the airline’s terms.

• Seating is assigned by the airline as a group block

• Seating requests, upgrades, and frequent flyer numbers must be handled directly with the airline

• One checked bag and one carry-on are typically included, subject to airline policy

Cloverdale Travel is not responsible for airline schedule changes, seating assignments, aircraft substitutions, baggage policies, delays, or cancellations.

Participants with specific flight or seating needs are encouraged to make their own air arrangements and book the pilgrimage land-only.

Switching from Land + Air to Land-Only after booking incurs a $100 fee.

LAND-ONLY PACKAGES

Land-only services begin at the first hotel/ship and end at the last hotel/ship, as per the itinerary.

Participants arriving independently are responsible for making their own arrangements to meet the group. Airport transfers and activities outside the published land-only services are not included.

Typically not included in Land-Only packages:

• International airfare

• ETIAS or other visas/travel authorizations

• Travel protection/insurance

• Medical insurance

• Meals not specifically listed

• Beverages beyond those specified

• Donations at churches or shrines

• Personal expenses

• Gratuities (mandatory group gratuities may be billed separately and are non-refundable once invoiced)

ROOMING

Participants requesting roommates will be introduced to one another to make their own arrangements.

If a roommate is not secured by final payment, the single supplement will apply.

Single rooms are limited and typically capped at 20% of total room inventory.

PRICING CONDITIONS

Pricing is based on a minimum of 20 participants and an exchange rate of €1.15 = $1.00 USD. Prices may be adjusted due to:

• Fewer participants

• Exchange rate changes

• Fuel surcharges or tax increases

LIABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY

By registering and accepting these Terms & Conditions, you acknowledge that travel involves inherent risks. You agree that Cloverdale Group LLC, Cloverdale Travel, staff, contractors, vendors, Reverend Zachary Navit, and group leaders are not responsible for events beyond their control.

You voluntarily assume all risks and agree to hold harmless and indemnify the above parties from any claims arising from your participation.

Participants requiring special assistance must be accompanied by a paying companion who will provide that assistance.

Errors and omissions may occur in itineraries, pricing, or communications. Cloverdale Travel reserves the right to correct such errors, including billing adjustments, at any time.

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR CRUISES

Cruise Passengers

Embarkation times vary with each cruise, but most cruise lines will allow embarkation, or boarding the ship, up to 3 hours before setting sail. It's crucial that passengers be onboard no later than one hour before the scheduled sailing time. Cruise passengers are responsible for transportation costs associated with missing a ship's departure. 

Changes in the Water Level

Unusually low or high river water levels may cause changes to the itinerary, possible re-embarkation on another vessel or transfer(s) by coach or rail, or even to a shortening of the cruise. Amadeus, the tour operator and the vessel’s captain sometimes have to take such decisions quickly. Such measures may not justify cancellation, termination or withdrawal from the contract by the passenger; and passengers may not derive from them any claims on the tour operator, including Cloverdale Travel, or Amadeus, including, without limitation claims for monetary damages.

KEY CLAUSES

• Cloverdale Travel acts solely as a tour operator and travel arranger. All transportation, accommodations, and other services are provided by independent suppliers. Cloverdale Travel LLC does not own, operate, or control these suppliers and is not responsible for their acts or omissions.
  

• Cloverdale Travel shall not be liable for any injury, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity resulting from acts or omissions of any company or person providing services included in the tour.

• Participant understands that international travel involves risks including illness, injury, transportation delays, and unforeseen circumstances. By participating in the pilgrimage, the traveler voluntarily assumes these risks.

• Cloverdale Travel shall not be liable for failure to perform its obligations when such failure is due to events beyond its control including acts of God, government actions, labor disputes, pandemics, natural disasters, or transportation disruptions.
  

• Cloverdale Travel shall not be liable for failure to perform its obligations when such failure is due to events beyond its control including acts of God, government actions, labor disputes, pandemics, natural disasters, or transportation disruptions.
  

• Travelers are responsible for ensuring they are physically able to participate in the pilgrimage and must carry adequate health insurance. Cloverdale Travel assumes no responsibility for medical care or expenses incurred during the trip.

ACCEPTANCE

By clicking “YES”, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to these Customer Terms & Conditions and the Terms of Service posted on the Cloverdale Travel website (www.cloverdalegroup.org).