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| Rome, Fatima, Lourdes & Spain |
ITINERARY
Day 1: Depart USA The group will depart from a Newark Airport on an overnight flight to Rome. Meals will be served on board.
Day 2: Rome Upon arrival at the Rome Airport the group will be transferred by deluxe motorcoach to the hotel. There are no planned activities for the first day so please enjoy some time at leisure to explore Rome on your own. Enjoy dinner at the hotel your first night in the "Eternal City." Overnight in Rome. (D)
Day 3: Rome The group will attend one of the highlights of the trip, the Papal Audience (if available). After the Audience enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Vatican Museums, featuring a visit to the Sistine Chapel, followed by a tour of St. Peter's Basilica. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B,D)
Day 4: Rome After breakfast we depart for our full day guided sightseeing tour of the "Eternal City." The highlights include the Catacombs and the Appian Way, Capitoline Hill, St. Peter in Chains, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus and Palazzo Venezia. We also visit three major basilicas in Rome: St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, built over the Saint's burial place. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B,D)
Day 5: Rome / Fatima Depart early morning for Fatima by air. You will be met by a tour guide at Lisbon airport and transferred to your hotel in Fatima. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. (B,D)
Day 6: Fatima In the morning, visit some of the highlights of Fatima including the Capelinha (also known as the “Chapel of the Apparitions”) as well as the Basilica. This Basilica contains, among other things, the tombs of two of the children of Fatima, Jacinta and Francisco. Enjoy the remainder of the evening free and dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 7: Fatima / Burgos After breakfast at the hotel depart Fatima for the journey to Spain. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of Burgos where one of the highlights will be a visit to the Basilica of Burgos, one of the grandest and most breathtaking basilicas in country. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and overnight in Burgos. (B,D)
Day 8: Burgos / Lourdes After breakfast the group will depart Burgos and travel through very scenic areas of Spain into France with arrival to the Shrine of Lourdes in the afternoon. A walking tour of the Shrine area will be made available. Also, trip participants may wish to take part in the evening Candlelight Procession (in season). After dinner enjoy an overnight in Lourdes. (B,D)
Day 9: Lourdes This morning we celebrate Mass at the Grotto of Apparitions. In the afternoon and evening, participate in the Blessed Sacrament Procession with Blessing of the Sick. There is also the opportunity to take the Baths of Lourdes or participate in the Way of the Cross. Later, participate in a walking tour of Lourdes, the town so closely linked to the life of St. Bernadette. Visit the "Boly Mill" (site of the birthplace of St. Bernadette), and the "Cachot", another home of the family. In fact, this is where she lived at the time of the Apparitions. Also visit the parish church of her family (she was baptized here as well). Also, trip participants may wish to take part in the evening Candlelight Procession (in season). Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B,D)
Day 10: Lourdes Today is at leisure in Lourdes to give you the opportunity visit the Grotto, the underground Basilica, participate in the Blessing of the Sick or the Way of The Cross behind the Grotto, or partake of the "Miraculous" Baths. Also, trip participants may wish to take part in the evening Candlelight Procession (in season). Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B,D)
Day 11: Lourdes / Zaragoza Depart in the morning for Zaragoza, considered to be one of the world’s largest Marian Shrines. It is referred to as "Our Lady of the Pillar." It is said to be a place visited by The Blessed Mother before her Assumption. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner at the hotel and overnight in Zaragoza. (B,D)
Day 12: Zaragoza / Madrid After breakfast depart for Madrid, Spain’s capital city. The group will have an orientation tour of the Madrid from the motorcoach and will pass by such sights as the Prado and the world famous Royal Palace. Dinner and overnight in Madrid. (B,D)
Day 13: Madrid (Optional Avila) Enjoy a day to explore Madrid on your own or you may decide to take part in an OPTIONAL side trip to the walled city of Avila, most famous for being the home of St. Teresa, one of only three female doctors of the Church. Upon returning to Madrid take some time to explore the city on your own, shop or just relax. Dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 14: Madrid / USA Depart for Madrid Airport in the morning and arrive U.S. same day. (B)
Included Highlights: • Airfare: Roundtrip from Newark Airport; airfare from Rome to Lisbon• Accommodations: 14 Days / 12 nights Superior Tourist Class Hotels• Meals: 12 Breakfasts & 12 Dinners, • Sightseeing: As indicated in the itinerary• Also Included: Daily Mass, Airport-hotel transfers, hotel tips & taxes, baggage handling, Touring by Private Air Conditioned Motorcoach, Services of Professional Pilgrimage Escort.
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