VIRGILIO TRAVEL
THE LOTTERY HAS CLOSED
All entrants will be notified by March 15th.
Thanks for entering!
A NOTE FROM LINO
I’ve been doing pilgrimages since 1999. Father Dave and I have been doing pilgrimages together for a decade. But we’ve really never done a trip like this!
We’ve taken over an entire boat: The beautiful Amadeus Silver III just for listeners of The Catholic Guy and Busted Halo shows for a majestic 8 day cruise down the Danube River.
It’s said all the time, but this is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Because unlike Italy, the Holy Land, and other places we visit, who knows when (or if) we’ll do this one again!
JULY 8 - 17, 2023
$4,399 - $5,299 LAND-ONLY
Prices Vary Based On Cabin Selection
(See Below for Complete Details)
Your trip includes...
* 9 Days & 8 Nights *
with Fr. Dave, Lino, Brett & Tyler
Your favorite voices from the radio will be your hosts, fellow travelers
and dining companions all week!
* 7 Nights Aboard The Luxurious Amadeus Silver III *
We bought out this entire luxury river boat just for our listeners!
Take a 360° tour of the ship, review the picture gallery and learn about the various types of cabins below.
* Daily Mass with Fr. Dave Dwyer *
You'll celebrate Mass in some of the most ancient churches and cathedrals of Europe.
* Sail to 4 Countries, Visit Iconic Landmarks &
Eat Your Way Through Some of Europe's Best Cities *
We've never covered so much ground on a pilgrimage!
In Germany you'll explore Munich, including the famous Cathedral, the Glockenspiel, and enjoy plenty of delicious food and drink. You'll visit one of Germany's most celebrated shrines in Altötting, and walk the charming streets and visit the beautiful Cathedral of Regensburg. In Austria, you'll take-in all that Salzburg has to offer, including the Maria Plain Basilica. You'll enjoy a wine tasting in Weissenkirchen and visit Vienna, the place both Mozart and Beethoven called home.
You'll visit a local brewery in Bratislava (and the gorgeous St. Martin's Cathedral, too) before arriving in Budapest to experience it's breathtaking sites. There will be lots of historic churches and all along the way you'll have plenty of time for shopping and exploring these charming, ancient European cities. And when you're not busy doing that, you'll be setting sail and socializing with Lino, Fr. Dave, Brett, and Tyler...and 100+ fellow listeners!
* 8 Dinners & 3 Lunches *
You'll enjoy the legendary cuisines (and beverages!) of Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, including a special beer tasting in Bratislava, Slovakia and a wine tasting in Weissenkirchen, Austria.
* All Tips & Gratuities *
No hidden costs, extra fees or changes to the final price like many pilgrimages.
IS THIS TRIP FOR YOU?
Do you listen to The Catholic Guy Show and/or
The Busted Halo Show?
This pilgrimage has been created for listeners of Lino and Father Dave. They, along with Brett Siddell and Tyler Veghte, will be your hosts the entire week. If you don't listen to their shows, this is not the trip for you.
Are you a seasoned traveler?
This pilgrimage is LAND ONLY meaning there is no airfare included in the price of the trip. Although we are happy to assist you where possible, this means that there will be logistical matters you must handle yourself like airfare and some transfers. If this would be your first time traveling abroad or you are uncomfortable making your own travel arrangements, we recommend skipping this trip and entering the lottery for a trip in the future.
Are you in decent shape?
This pilgrimage involves a LOT of walking. With so much to see and do, there are long days without much down time, but we promise it will be worth it! You should plan on walking several miles a day; up and down hills, stairs and uneven pavement. If you or your plus-one would have trouble with this, this isn't the trip for you.
Do you like to have fun?
It's a pilgrimage, so of course there will be plenty of faith. We also have LOTS of fun. Lunches, dinners and even on the bus, you should plan on laughing along the way. This isn't a retreat. This will be fun! Sourpusses need not apply!
THE LOTTERY
Due to the popularity of these trips, a lottery is held to fill all available spots. You can sign up for the lottery starting Wednesday, March 1st at 4:00 PM ET. The lottery will close on Thursday, March 2nd at 11:59 PM ET. During those hours the "ENTER LOTTERY" button at the top of this website will be active. We encourage you to mark your calendar or set a reminder on your phone so you do not miss the lottery window.
The lottery is NOT for a free trip. This is your chance to win the opportunity to spend thousands of dollars to travel with Lino, Fr. Dave, Brett, and Tyler. You will have the option to enter the lottery for one spot or two.
Shortly after the lottery closes, names will be drawn at random. If your name IS drawn, you will be notified via email on Friday, March 3rd. That email will include the date/time to call a number provided to make your cabin selections and formally register. This will including making a $1,500/per person non-refundable deposit. If your deposit(s) is not received within the allotted 48 hours, your spot(s) will be forfeited and another name will be drawn. You will be notified whether or not you are chosen by Wednesday, March 15th.
ABOUT THE AMADEUS SILVER III
A trip on board the elegant AMADEUS Silver III combines the luxuries of a 5-star hotel with innovative design and the first-class service of our crew.
She has 4 decks, 12 luxurious suites with walk-out balconies, and 72 cabins - most with automatically lowerable panorama windows, offering a spectacular view of the passing river landscapes. In order to make your stay on board as comfortable as possible, all cabins have a modern bathroom and a walk-in closet.
The glass-shielded River Terrace invites you to relax outdoors, while offering a breathtaking view of your surroundings. Enjoy locally-inspired cuisine aboard the AMADEUS Silver III in the stylish Panorama Restaurant, which offers sufficient room for all passengers at one sitting. Coffee-lovers will enjoy the on-board Café Vienna, which offers a wide variety of authentic Viennese coffee-time specialties.
DECK PLAN
4 DECKS
Sun Deck
No suites or cabins on this level
Mozart Deck
All 12 Suites (Blue) + All 'A' Cabins (Light Blue)
Strauss Deck
All 'B' Cabins (Green/Light Green)
Haydn Deck
All 'C' Cabins (Orange/Yellow)
CABIN TYPES & PRICING
Due to the nature of cruise booking, every suite/cabin is assumed double-occupancy.
This means that if you are traveling alone and wish to be the only passenger staying in your cabin, you must pay for the entire cabin (i.e., the price of 2 passengers).
Otherwise, those passengers traveling by themselves will be paired with a roommate of the same gender, which always works out well and often results in friendships that endure long after the trip concludes. Please note, however the size of the rooms (especially in Category B and C) when considering being paired with a roommate.
AMADEUS SUITES
$ 5,299 PER PASSENGER
Suites are the ship's most luxurious accommodation. They offer a spacious 284.2 sq ft and exclusively offer a walk-out exterior balcony. Located on the MOZART DECK, suites are conveniently located on the same level as The Panorama Bar, River Terrace, Cafe Vienna, and Amadeus Club.
They feature a comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
'A' CABINS
$ 4,999 PER PASSENGER
"A" Cabins are 188.4 sq ft with a drop-down panoramic window. "A" Cabins are located on the MOZART DECK and are on the same level as Suites, The Panorama Bar, River Terrace, Cafe Vienna, and Amadeus Club.
They feature spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
'B' CABINS
$ 4,799 PER PASSENGER
"B" Cabins are 188.4 sq ft with a drop-down panoramic window. "B" Cabins are located on the STRAUSS DECK and are on the same level as Reception, Restaurant, and Shop. "B" Cabins are are the same size and configuration as "A" Cabins, just on a lower deck.
They feature spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
'C' CABINS
$ 4,399 PER PASSENGER
"C" Cabins are 172.2 sq ft with a panoramic window and are the most economic accommodation. "C" Cabins are located on the HAYDN DECK and are on the same level as the Fitness Club and Massage Studio.
They feature a spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
FLIGHTS & GROUND TRANSPORTATION:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THIS TRIP IS LAND-ONLY
Although we are happy to offer guidance and advice, those going on the trip will be required to book their own airfare. This means:
1. You will need to book a flight(s) that gets you to Munich, Germany in time to meet everyone in the Arrivals Hall of the Munich airport (MUC) on Sunday, July 9 at 11:30 AM local time. If you fail to meet the group at this time, you will be responsible for catching up. We recommend the Delta flight that departs Atlanta at 6:30pm on Saturday, July 8th and arrives in Munich at 9:30 AM on Sunday, July 9.
2. You will need to book flights that get you home from Budapest, Hungary. We recommend the Delta flight that departs at 11:35am and arrives in Atlanta at 8:20PM (BUD-AMS-ATL). If however, you choose an earlier flight we can assist with transfer to the airport that morning. For those who would like to spend another day in Budapest, we can assist in the booking of a quality hotel and the provision of ground transportation to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport at additional expenses.
It is important to fully understand what a complete travel itinerary specific to your home airport would look like before entering the lottery. We are certainly here to help and provide guidance to lottery winners but we don't want these logistics to come as a surprise. Nobody likes those kinds of surprises!