Day
1 New York - Lisbon
Our pilgrimage begins as we leave New York’s airport or from your
home town, for an overnight flight to Lisbon. Dinner and
breakfast are served on board.
Day 2
Lisbon - Santarem - Fatima
After an orientation drive through Lisbon, we drive to the town of
Santarem, one of the oldest cities in the world. We will walk
through the narrow streets to the Church of St Stephen, containing
the oldest recorded Eucharistic miracle. Behold the 750 year
old Holy Miracle of Santarem, a relic of the Bleeding Host. Stolen
by a woman in payment to a sorcerer, the host begin to emit a
brilliant beam of light and began to profusely bleed.
Reverently returned to the church of St Stephen, this miracle has
been on continuous display since 1269. In the early
afternoon, we drive to nearby Fatima, the location of the Blessed
Mother who appeared in 1917 to three simple shepherd children and
exhorted mankind to pray for world peace. After settling into
your hotel, you may participate in the candlelight procession or
relax. Dinner and overnight.
Days 3
& 4 Fatima
After breakfast, we will celebrate morning Mass at the Little Chapel
of the Apparitions. We will tour Fatima and see the Basilica,
site of Francesco's and Jacinta's graves; the Hamlet of Aljustrel,
where the children lived; and Valinhos, the site of Our Lady's
appearance after the children's return from prison. Follow the
Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) was built
by Hungarian refugees and culminates in the Chapel of Calvary which
overlooks all of Fatima. Join pilgrims from around the world in an
evening candlelight procession to pray the rosary. Don’t
forget your white handkerchief for the Adeus farewell, when
thousands of pilgrims wave a loving farewell to the statue of Our
Lady of the Rosary. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
Day 5
Fatima - Coimbra - Burgos
After breakfast we depart by motor coach to the city of Coimbra.
Here you will see the incorrupt body of St Isabel and the Carmelite
cloister where Sister Lucia still lives. We will drive into
Spain to the city of Burgos. The Basilica of Burgos is one of
the largest and most majestic in Europe. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6
Burgos - Lourdes
After breakfast we leave Spain. You will marvel at the scenery
as we motor through Pyrenees Mountains. Standing between the
spectacular mountain river, Gave de Pau, stands picturesque Lourdes.
The birthplace of St Bernadette to whom Our Lady appeared in 1858
near the Grotto of Massabielle. Settle into your hotel and
celebrate Mass at the famous Grotto. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7
Lourdes
After breakfast, our guided tour of Lourdes includes the sanctuary;
the Basilica of St Pius X, the world's largest underground church;
and the baths where hundreds of miraculous cures have taken
place. During your stay in Lourdes you will have a chance to
celebrate daily Mass at the Grotto, enjoy a video presentation
telling the story of Lourdes, and walk in the footsteps of St
Bernadette. See the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was
born, view the “Cachot” an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s
impoverished family lived in humility. Join your prayers with
pilgrims from around the world as you pray for the sick, drink water
from the miraculous spring the Virgin directed Bernadette to locate
at the base of the grotto which has flowed uninterrupted since
1858. Submerge yourself at the Baths which claim thousands of
healings. Experience Christ’s love as you walk the life-size
Stations of the Cross overlooking the holy Grotto. Kneel in
the chapel built on the very rock of the Grotto, in obedience to the
request of the “Immaculate Conception”. Contemplate Christ’s
Passion as you pray the unique 3-dimensional Stations of the Cross;
attend the blessing of the sick, and participate in nightly
candlelight processions requested by Our Lady. Time for
private devotions before dinner and overnight.
Day 8
Lourdes - Paris
After breakfast we a flight to Paris, transfer to your hotel and
take a guided tour of this beautiful city. You will be awed by the
majestic Notre Dame Cathedral, the Champs Elysees, L’Arc de
Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Church of the Sacre Coeur and the
Church of St Vincent De Paul. Dinner and overnight in the most
spectacular city on earth.
Day 9
Paris - New York
Breakfast, then travel to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal to
celebrate Mass. View the incorrupt body of St Catherine
Labouret whose guardian angel led her to the chapel where the
Blessed Virgin displayed a vision of the miraculous medal and later
the green scapular. The Virgin promised bountiful graces for
all who wear these. Transfer to the airport after your memorable
pilgrimage for your return flight to the United States.
OPTIONAL:
2 extra nights in Paris, Nevers and Lisieux $499
Day 9
Paris / Excursion to Nevers
Depart
by motor coach for Nevers by way of the picturesque Loire Valley. St
Bernadette lived for 12 years as part of the congregation of the
Sister of Nevers, after taking the veil in 1867. Throughout
her life she suffered from and eventually died from asthma, at the
age of 35. Behold St. Bernadette’s incorrupt body at the
convent of St Gildard, miraculously preserved since her death in
1879. Dinner and return to the hotel in Paris.
Day 10
Paris / Excursion to Lisieux
After breakfast we travel northwest by motor coach to the town of
Lisieux, the home of St Therese whom Pope Pius X called "the
Greatest Saint of Modern Times.” Her extraordinary
love for God and service to humanity comes alive as you visit the
Basilica Cathedral of St Peter, and Les Buissonets, her family
home. On display are relics, clothing and personal objects
belonging to the "Little Flower." View the statute
depicting the Virgin Mary who smiled at St Therese during an ecstasy
before curing her illness. Combine your prayers in the Carmel
Chapel with the Carmelite sisters, just as St. Therese did before
her death in 1897. Return to Paris for dinner and overnight.
Day 11
Paris - USA
Breakfast, then travel to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal to
celebrate Mass. View the incorrupt body of St Catherine
Labouret whose guardian angel led her to the chapel where the
Blessed Virgin displayed a vision of the miraculous medal and later
the green scapular. The Virgin promised bountiful graces for
all who wear these. Transfer to the airport, filled with treasured
memories for your return flight to the United States.
Your
Trip Includes:
Round-trip
flight from New York / Lisbon / Paris / New York
Accommodations
in centrally located 3 star superior tourist class hotels:
3 nights Fatima
1 night
Burgos, Spain
2 nights
Lourdes
1 night Paris
(9 day tour) or 3 nights Paris
Breakfast and dinner daily
All transfers as per itinerary with private motor coach
Hotel taxes
Mass daily
Guides and entrance fees as listed
Flight bag and portfolio of travel documents
Not
included: Airport tax of $85. Travel insurance at
$99. Tips to your guide & driver ($5 per day). Items
of personal nature.
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