Marian Shrines of Europe - 2008 - 2009
Tags:
France; Sightseeing; Lourdes; Spain; Madrid; Lisbon; Pyrenees Mountains; Santiago De Compostela;
Enjoy 11 days in Portugal and Spain. Start in Lisbon with a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing featuring visits to Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony. Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle in Santarém; in Fatima, visit Our Lady of Fatima Shrine—where the Virgin Mary appeared to ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Burgos, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Lourdes, France; Madrid, Spain; Portugal; Santiago De Compostela, Spain
- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $1500 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- March, April, May, June, July, September, October
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Spiritual Journey
Detailed Trip Description
Enjoy 11 days in Portugal and Spain. Start in Lisbon with a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing featuring visits to Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony. Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle in Santarém; in Fatima, visit Our Lady of Fatima Shrine—where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children in 1917— the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the Spring. You can join the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. Next is the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, one of the top pilgrimage destinations during the Middle Ages along with Rome and Jerusalem. Travel along the ancient “Way of St. James” to Burgos, the historic capital of Old Castile and enjoy a guided visit to the cathedral. Travel along the Basque coast and arrive in Lourdes, one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, and St. Bernadette’s birthplace and family home. You may wish to bathe in the healing waters, attend the “Blessing of the Sick”, or join the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. Across the Pyrenees Mountains to Saragossa, where guided sightseeing features the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, home to a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary. End in Madrid, where guided sightseeing, including a visit to the Prado Museum, and a farewell dinner await you.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - Lisbon
Arrival in Lisbon, Portugal.
Hotel
Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Stay at Mundial (F).
Food and Dining
At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D).
Day 3 - Lisbon
Lisbon–Santarém– Fatima.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features visits to Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony.
Sightseeing
Afterwards, depart for Fatima, and while en route visit the Church of The Holy Miracle in Santarém, site of a famous Eucharistic Miracle.
Sightseeing
Then visit the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children in 1917. Join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession at the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. (BB,D).
Day 4 - Portugal
Sightseeing
Today, visit the Chapel of The Apparitions, the visionaries’ homes, their tombs (in the basilica), and the Spring. Join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. (BB).
Hotel
Stay at De Fatima (F)
Day 5 - Santiago De Compostela
Fatima–Santiago De Compostela, Spain.
Sightseeing
Enjoy guided sightseeing in Santiago de Compostela, one of the top pilgrimage destinations during the Middle Ages along with Rome and Jerusalem.
Sightseeing
Visit the Cathedral where behind the high altar lie the relics of St. James the Apostle, the brother of St. John the Evangelist. (BB).
Hotel
Stay at Hesperia Peregrino (F)
Day 6 - Burgos
Santiago de Compostela–Burgos.
Sightseeing
Travel along the ancient “Way of St. James” to Burgos, the historic capital of Old Castile. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a visit to the magnificent Cathedral. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Almirante Bonifaz (F)
Day 7 - Lourdes
Burgos–Lourdes, France.
Sightseeing
Continue along the Basque coast and arrive in Lourdes, home to one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Your guided walking tour includes visits to the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, the Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, the Birthplace of St. Bernadette, and her Family Home during the time of the apparitions. Join this evening’s memorable rosary and candlelight procession. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Grand Hotel Moderne (F).
Day 8 - Lourdes
Sightseeing
Why not bathe in the healing waters and attend the “Blessing of the Sick”? Tonight, you may wish to join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession again. (BB).
Day 9 - Lourdes
Lourdes–Saragossa, Spain.
Sightseeing
Cross the Pyrenees Mountains to Saragossa. Enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide and visit Spain’s most famous Marian Shrine–the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pillar—home to a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary. According to local tradition, on January 2 of the year 40, the Mother of God appeared upon a pillar to the Apostle St. James the Greater while he was preaching the Gospel. The pillar is conserved and venerated within the basilica today. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Silken Reino de Aragon (F).
Day 10 - Madrid
Saragossa–Madrid.
Sightseeing
Journey to Madrid, where guided sightseeing includes the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, the Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Today’s highlight: a visit to the Prado Museum with its priceless art treasures. Balance of the day is at leisure.
Food and Dining
Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner. (BB,D).
Hotel
Stay at Husa Moncloa (F).
Day 11 - Madrid
Airport Transfer
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB).
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Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Meals as mentioned in the itinerary. Accommodation for 10 nights in hotels mentioned in the itinerary. Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
Budget Excludes:Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips; tour host; driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hôte menu; optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.
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