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Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes and Paris
14 Day Itinerary
DAY 1: DEPART USA
Start your journey aboard an overnight flight. Meals will be served.DAY 2: FATIMA
The group will arrive in Lisbon where there will be a sightseeing tour of Portugal’s capital city from the deluxe motorcoach. In the afternoon depart for Fatima, one of the most famous Marian Shrines in Europe. Later in the afternoon, 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. (D)DAY 3: FATIMA
In the morning the group will be escorted by their expert guide and will visit the small village of Aljustrel, home of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, the three children who witnessed the Apparitions of the Blessed Mother starting in 1917. The group will then visit Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared in August of that year as well as the parish church where the children were baptized and where family members were buried in the cemetery. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Fatima on your own, shop for religious articles and other souvenirs, or spend time in private devotion. An optional video presentation on the history of Fatima will be offered in the evening at the Consolata Fathers Center. Enjoy an overnight in Fatima. (B,D)DAY 4: FATIMA
Enjoy a day at leisure Fatima or if you wish take part in an OPTIONAL side trip that will be made available to visit and tour the famous monasteries of Batalha, Alcobaca as well as spend some time at leisure in Nazare, a quaint fishing village with lunch on your own. Upon returning to Fatima for the evening, participate in the Candlelight Procession and Evening Rosary (in season). Overnight in Fatima. (B,D)DAY 5: FATIMA / BURGOS
Depart Fatima for Burgos. In Burgos enjoy an orientation tour of the city. The highlight will be a visit to the Basilica of Burgos, one of the largest and most beautiful basilicas in Europe. Dinner and overnight in Burgos. (B,D)DAY 6: BURGOS / LOURDES
Depart Burgos for Lourdes. Enjoy the scenic ride through the Pyrenees Mountains. Arrive in the late afternoon. Individuals may wish to take part in the evening Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B,D)DAY 7: LOURDES
After breakfast, participate in the walking tour of Lourdes where the group will visit the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette. These include the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born, the “Cachot,” formerly used as a jail where she lived at the time of the Apparitions; the Chapel where St. Bernadette received her First Holy Communion and the Parish Church containing the Baptismal Font where she was baptized. Once again, after dinner, please feel free to participate in the Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B,D)DAY 8: LOURDES
Today is free for private devotions and Mass in the Grotto, Way of the Cross, and confession. There will be an opportunity for those who wish to take part in the Miraculous Baths. After dinner, participate in the Candlelight Procession or simply spend private time at the “Grotto.” Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B,D)DAY 9: LOURDES / AVIGNON
Depart Lourdes after breakfast for Avignon. Dinner and overnight in Avignon. (B,D)DAY 10: AVIGNON / PARAY / LE MONIAL
After breakfast enjoy an orientation tour of Avignon, the city that served as the “Second Capital” of the Catholic Church during most of the 14th century. After a visit to Avignon the group will continue to Paray-le-Monial for Mass in the Visitation Chapel where the Sacred Heart appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alocoque. Dinner and overnight in Paray-le-Monial. (B,D)DAY 11: PARAY LE MONIAL / NEVERS
After breakfast continue to Nevers. There you will view the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette and visit the site of the convent in which she spent her last days. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Nevers. (B,D)DAY 12: NEVERS / PARIS
Depart Nevers early morning for transfer by deluxe motorcoach to Paris. Upon arrival visit the Rue du Bac for Mass in the Chapel where our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure. Here you will also view the incorrupt remains of St. Catherine and the heart of St. Vincent de Paul. Then continue for a brief sightseeing tour of Paris including the Elysee Palace, residence of French Presidents, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the Place de la Concorde. Dinner and overnight in Paris. (B,D)DAY 13: PARIS
After breakfast, spend the day at leisure. Take time to shop and explore the “City of Light” on your own. You will also be offered an optional half-day trip to Lisieux (at additional cost). Dinner and overnight in Paris. (B,D)DAY 14: PARIS / USA
After breakfast depart for airport. Arrive U.S.A. same day. (B)Included Highlights:
• Airfare: Roundtrip from Newark
• 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.
Prices for Fatima, Lourdes & Paris
2008 Departure Dates
Per person in twin *
Land Only Price *
Single room supplement
June 23 to July 6
$ 3,699
$ 2,899
$ 700
October 16 to 29
$ 3,279
$ 2,849
$ 700
Depart Newark Airport
* Price is per person, based on double occupancy.
There are a limited number of single rooms available.
Add $119 departure tax, $240 fuel surcharge and $169 for optional travel insurance.
Passenger Reservation Form Travel Insurance Terms and Conditions
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