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Pilgrimage to Barcelona, Santiago & Madrid

 

10 Day Itinerary

 

Day 1: Depart USA

Start your journey aboard an overnight flight from Newark airport. Meals will be served.

 

Day 2: Barcelona

The group will arrive in Barcelona and met by our Professional Pilgrimage Escort and transferred to the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing with a local guide, to visit the Gothic Quarter, Old Town, La Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Park Guell, Columbus Monument, Las Ramblas, Plaza de Cataluna, historic buildings along Paseo de Graciathe, a panoramic view from Castillo Montjuic, and a visit to the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia. OPTIONAL visit to the Picasso Museum. Dinner and overnight in Barcelona. (D)

 

Day 3: Barcelona (Montserrat excursion)

After breakfast, depart to the Montserrat Basilica, if possible to include the singing by the boys’ choir. SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA was drawn here as have been, for over the last thousand years, pilgrims from all over the world. Return to Barcelona with some free time to explore the city. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Barcelona. (B)

 

Day 4: Barcelona / 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 5: Zaragoza / Santander

After breakfast we travel to Santander in Spain. En route, brief stop in Loyola (the birthplace and home of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order). In Santander, visit the Cathedral, which has been a Cathedral since the 18th century, but in the 8th century it was an abbey, and in the 13th century, a collegiate Church. Dinner and overnight in Santander. (B,D)

 

Day 6: Santander / Covadonga / Santiago de Compostela

Depart Santander for Santiago de Compostela. En route, stop in COVADONGA, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Masses are still given in the cavern where the Virgin Mary appeared in 722 to the army of Don Pelayo. It is said that, thanks to divine intervention, the Christian army was victorious against the Islamic invaders. Shortly afterwards, Don Pelayo became the first Spanish King and the reconquest of the peninsula by Christian forces began.  Dinner and overnight in Santiago. (B,D)

 

Day 7: Santiago

After we tour the famous city of Santiago de Compostela.  The group will take part in an orientation tour of one of Europe’s most spectacular basilicas, the Cathedral of St. James.  Also visit the Plaza del Obradoiro, Archbishop’s Palace, and the Rajoy Palace, presently being used as the city hall.  Balance of the day to explore on your own. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Santiago. (B)

 

Day 8: Santiago / Madrid

After breakfast depart for Spain’s capital city, Madrid. In Madrid, enjoy and orientation tour from the motorcoach, passing by such sights as the Prado and the world famous Royal Palace. Dinner and overnight in Madrid.  (B,D)

 

Day 9: Madrid (Optional Avila & Segovia)

Free day in Madrid, or take an OPTIONAL side trip to the walled city of AVILA, most famous for being the home of SAINT TERESA , one of the three female doctors of the Church. We will visit her place of birth, today a church, the Cathedral, and the Convent of the Incarnation, just outside the city walls. Continue to SEGOVIA where you will see a 2,000 year old Roman aqueduct, visit the Cathedral, and the famous ALCAZAR. Outside the walls, we will visit a convent near the Vera Cruz Church, constructed by the Templars, where the mortal remains of SAINT JOHN of the CROSS are buried. Return to Madrid for dinner and overnight. OPTIONAL FLAMENCO entertainment in the late evening.  (B,D)

 

Day 10: Madrid / USA

Morning departure for Madrid Airport in the morning and arrive U.S. same day. (B)

 

Included Highlights:

• Airfare: Roundtrip from Newark Airport.

• Accommodations: 10 Days / 8 nights Superior Tourist Class Hotels.

• Meals: 8 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners

• Sightseeing: As listed 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.

 

Prices for Barcelona, Santiago & Madrid

2010 Departure Dates

Per person in twin *

Land Only Price *

Single room supplement

Travel Insurance
March 16 to 25 $ 2,799 $ 2,498

$ 550

 $239
April 20 to 29 $ 2,949 $ 2,538

$ 550

 $ 239
September 21 to 30 $ 2,949 $ 2,538 $ 550 $ 239
November 9 to 18 $ 2,769 $ 2,498 $ 550 $ 239

 

Depart Newark Airport

* Price is per person, based on double occupancy. Price is based on a minimum of 25 passengers.
  There are a limited number of single rooms available.
Add $119 departure tax, $260 fuel surcharge and $239 for optional travel insurance.

Departure taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change up until the time the group seats are purchased, typically 60-30 days prior to departure.

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