Fatima, Lourdes & Shrines of Spain
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12 Days
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Western Europe
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Steady pace
A spiritual voyage through Portugal, France and Spain which sees you attending Mass at world-famous cathedrals, joining evening processions and exploring the historical highlights of the cities you visit along the way.
Your journey starts here
Highlights
| VIP private home pick-up service |
| Flights |
| Transfers |
| Services of a tour director |
| Accommodation |
| Selected meals |
| Excursions |
| Porterage |
| Individual audio system |
| All airport taxes |
| Single share option |
VIP private home pick-up
Get picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point (within 50 miles).
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Overview
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Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Your detailed itinerary
Tour departing on 15th May 2018
Meals included: 11 breakfasts, 7 dinners
Overview
A spiritual voyage through Portugal, France and Spain which sees you attending Mass at world-famous cathedrals, joining evening processions and exploring the historical highlights of the cities you visit along the way.
At a glance
- Lisbon See Henry the Navigator and other highlights on a sightseeing tour.
- Fatima Visit the Tomb of the Visionaries and attend afternoon Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady.
- Our Lady of Fatima Basilica Join an evening Rosary and candlelight procession.
- Santiago de Compostela Enjoy a guided walk and attend the Pilgrims Mass in St. James Cathedral.
- Barcelona Admire Guadi’s famous Casa Batllo and Casa Mila masterpieces.
Extensions
Fatima, Lourdes & Shrines of Spain + Spiritual Highlights of Italy - 19 nights
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Day 1
UK - Lisbon.
Fly to Lisbon where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the evening.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2
Lisbon - Santarem - Fatima
On your guided sightseeing tour of Lisbon, see the enormous monument dedicated to Henry the Navigator, as well as the 16th-century Belém Tower, the Moorish citadel, and impressive Black Horse Square. Visit the Cathedral La Se, where St. Anthony was baptized, and Jeronimo's Monastery, which dates back to the mid-1400s and was built in thanks to the Virgin Mary for Vasco de Gama’s successful voyage to India. Head north for a stop in Santarém to visit the Church of the Eucharistic Holy Miracle. Arrive in Fatima, home to the most famous Catholic shrines. Enjoy an orientation walk and visit the Tomb of the Visionaries and the Chapel of the Apparitions made famous by the Virgin Mary’s 1917 appearances to three shepherd children, which culminated in the revelation of the Three Secrets of Fatima. This evening, join pilgrims from around the world for the Rosary and candlelight procession at the Our Lady of Fátima Basilica.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3
Fatima
Today, join an optional excursion to Tomar with a visit to the Monastery-Fortress of the Knights Templar. This afternoon attend Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady with time to wander on your own or even explore the tiny hamlet of Aljustrel and see the house where the three shepherd children lived. This evening maybe join the Rosary.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4
Fatima - Braga - Santiago de Compostela
Journey north this morning and stop in Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world and nicknamed the “Portuguese Rome.” Visit the Bom Jesus Do Monte Sanctuary, an important pilgrimage site where devout followers have walked the “Stations of the Cross” for contemplation and penance since 1811. See the unique zigzag stairway dedicated to the five senses—sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste—and the three theological virtues—faith, hope, and charity. Continue into Spain and head for Santiago de Compostella, one of the top pilgrimage destinations since the Middle Ages. On arrival an orientation walk introduces you to the old city center. Then attend the Pilgrims Mass in St. James Cathedral, which houses the Apostle James’ remains beneath the high alter, followed by the famous Botafumeiro to close the celebration.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5
Santiago de Compostela
This morning, join an optional excursion to Cabo Finisterre, where pilgrims have traditionally completed their walk and burned their robes. Later, return to Santiago de Compostela known throughout history for the key 9th-century pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago (or Way of St. James) with time to explore on your own.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6
Santiago de Compostela - Burgos
Today, travel to Burgos, historic capital of Old Castile. Your visit takes you to the magnificent Cathedral, a masterpiece of gothic architecture and burial place of Spain's national hero, El Cid
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 7
Burgos - San Ignacio de Loyola - Lourdes
Travel through the Basque region toward Lourdes. En route, pause to reflect and attend Mass at the 17th-century Sanctuary of Loyola, built in honor of San Ignacio de Loyola, founder of the Jesuit religious order. See its spectacular dome and marble and jasper main altarpiece. Cross into France and overnight in Lourdes, home to another of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Join the nightly Rosary and candlelight procession for a memorable spiritual experience.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 8
Lourdes
Today’s guided walking tour includes the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Bernadette's Birthplace, and her family home. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this little market town and to attend Mass, if you like.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 9
Lourdes - Carcassone - Barcelona
This morning, head for the France/Spain border. En route, visit the fortified citadel of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the ramparts, castle walls, and drawbridges that are still well preserved from the Middle Ages. Overnight in Catalonia’s lively and beautiful capital, Barcelona.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 10
Barcelona
Today’s guided sightseeing includes a drive around Montjuïc to see the Olympic Stadium and a great panoramic view of the port and city. Continue to the city center’s Plaza Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia to admire Gaudi’s eccentric Houses Batlló and Milà, as well as his Sagarda Familia, an unfinished architectural masterpiece that is still a consecrated expression of the Catholic faith.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 11
Barcelona
Today is at leisure to explore as you like. Maybe join the optional excursion to the pilgrimage site of Montserrat and its countryside. Situated 4,055 feet above sea level in a mountain range composed of striking pink conglomerate, a form of sedimentary rock, this is the site of the Benedictine abbey that hosts the Black Virgin of Montserrat Sanctuary, patron saint of Catalonia. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 12
Barcelona - UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Hotels
- Lisbon: Roma
- Fatima: Regina or Estrela De Fatima
- Santiago De Compostela: Los Abetos
- Burgos: Corona De Castilla
- Lourdes: Christina or St Rose
- Barcelona: Ibis or Porta Fira
Notes
Special Departures:
2017
Anniversary of the last apparition in Fatima: 11th October 2017
2018
Anniversary of the first apparition in Lourdes: 4th Feburary 2018
Anniversary of the last apparition in Fatima: 11th & 12th October 2018
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima: 11th May 2018
Christmas in Fatima & New Years in Barcelona: 23rd December 2018
Please note that entrance fees to some sites are not included and are to be paid locally.
Tour hotels will be as specified or of a similar standard.