Marian Pilgrimage (10- 25 Sep, 2024)

Marian Pilgrimage

itinerary

Day 1: [10SEP] Kahului - San Francisco

Our Pilgrimage begins today as you depart on our flight to Portugal. Assemble at Kahului Airport at 6.00 PM, Our flight UA 1639 departs at 9.45 PM and arrives at San Francisco at 5.45 AM.

Day 2: [11 SEP] San Francisco-New Jersey-Lisbon

On arrival at San Francisco airport, our next connecting flight UA 1149 departs at 8.30 AM and arrives at New Jersey at 4.52 PM and our connecting flight UA 64 departs at 8.35 PM

Day 03: [12SEP] Lisbon/Fatima.

Our arrival at Lisbon airport at 8.20 AM. On arrival in Lisbon airport, after Immigration clearance, meet our motor coach driver. Lunch at Local Restaurant. An orientation tour at Lisbon and begin our drive north stopping in Santarem at the Church of St. Stephen, famous for its venerated relic, the "Bleeding Host". Then proceed to Fatima, check-in at Hotel. Over night stay at Fatima.

Day 4: [13SEP] Fatima

Today we will celebrate Mass on the spot where Our Lady appeared at the Chapel of Apparitions, where the Blessed Virgin appeared to three shepherd children, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta in 1917. Visit the Basilica to see the site of Francisco and Jacinta's graves and then on to the three children lived during the Apparitions. Continue to Valinhos, the site where Our Lady appeared following the children's release from prison. Lunch at Local restaurant. This evening participates in the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacre, site of the first Apparition.
Over night stay at Fatima.

Day 5: [14SEP] Lisbon to Zurich/Lucerne/Interlaken

TP 930 LIS-ZRH Dep 8.40AM/Arr 12.25 PM
On Arrival at Zurich, Transfer to Lucerne, an orientation tour of Lucerne, including the inspiring Lion Monument. One of the best-known monuments in the country, the Lion of Lucerne was created in remembrance of the heroic death of Swiss guards killed during the French Revolution. View the 14th century medieval Chapel Bridge, forming the centerpiece of Lucerne's townscape. Transfer to Interlaken. Over night stay at Interlaken.

Day 6: [15SEP] Mt. Jungfrau-Interlaken

After breakfast, today you set out to conquer Jungfrau- Top of Europe. It is the highest railway station in Europe at 3454- meter heights and the most visited mountain in Switzerland. Now, like every day, leave early in the morning. It will take around 2 hrs. 30 mins to reach Jungfrau from Lauterbrunnen train station.
At Jungfrau, you can not only play in the snow but also enjoy a chilling visit of the Ice Palace, learn about the history of Jungfrau Station, get lost in the Alpine Sensation, buy Lindt chocolates, and do many more things. To see everything at Jungfrau, it will take a good 3-4 hours. Lauterbrunnen is a different town. Later visit Interlaken, free time for shopping/leisure. Interlaken is a traditional resort town in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland. Built on a narrow stretch of valley, between the emerald-colored waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, it has old timber houses and parkland on either side of the Aare River. Its surrounding mountains, with dense forests, alpine meadows and glaciers, has numerous hiking and skiing trails.
Over night stay at Interlaken.

Day 7: [16 SEP] Berne-Geneva

Morning drive to Berne, the capital of Switzerland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the old town and visit Bear Park, the symbol of the city. In the afternoon, continue to Geneva. Upon arrival in late afternoon check into your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Over night stay at Geneva.

Day 8: [17 SEP] Geneva

During your morning orientation tour of Geneva, view the Jet d'Eau, Floral Clock and Reformation Monument. Spend the balance of the day at leisure. There is an opportunity to join the Lake Geneva Cruise & Yvoire tour. Take a cruise on Lake Geneva, passing by rolling hillsides. Cross over to the French side of the lake and visit the medieval village of Yvoire. Over night stay at Geneva

Day 9: [18 SEP] Geneva to La Salette

[132 Miles/2.30 hrs. drive] Morning after breakfast, drive to Sanctuary of Our Lady of La Salette, On arrival Check-in O/N stay at La Salette.

Day 10: [19 SEP] La Salette.

Full day at La Salette
Over night stay at La Salette.

Day 11: [20 SEP] La Salette - Lyons Airport to Toulouse Airport/Lourdes

[98 Miles Drive/2.30 hrs La Salette-Lyons Airport]
Early morning, we depart from La Salette to Lyons Airport.
AF 7361 LYS-CDG Dep 9.45AM/Arr 10.55 AM
AF 7404 CDG-TLS Dep 12.15 PM/Arr 1.35 PM
On arrival at Toulouse airport transfer to Lourdes. Check-in at
the Hotel This evening we will participate in the Blessed Sacrament Procession and the Candlelight Procession.
Over night stay at Lourdes

Day 12: [21 SEP] Lourdes /Paris

Morning explores the Lourdes, one of the great pilgrimage shrines in the world. It was here where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette in 1858 proclaiming herself the "Immaculate Conception". Afternoon we will depart Lourdes by train to Paris. Upon arrival in Paris, we will be picked up at the train station and transfer to our centrally located hotel. Rest of the day will be free for personal activities. Over night stay at Paris.

Day 13: [22 SEP] Paris/Lisieux

This morning we will drive to Lisieux, the home of St. Therese the "Little Flower of Jesus". Visit the home where St. Therese lived as a child and the Carmel Convent where she was a nun. After Mass, visit the Basilica of St. Theresa, its Crypt, and the 13th Century Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter. Return to Paris in the afternoon. Over night stay at Paris.

Day 14: [23 SEP] Paris

Morning proceeds to the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal at Rue de Bac for Mass. It was here where Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830. After Mass enjoy a full day tour of Paris including visits to the famous Opera House, The Arc de Triomphe, The Notre Dame Cathedral-viewing from outside, the Eiffel Tower-2 level, and proceed Montmartre with its magnificent Basilica of Sacre Coeur. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous farewell dinner at a typical French restaurant. Over night stay at Paris.

Day 15: [24 SEP] Paris

Morning Leisure for shopping and evening Bateaux Parisiens refined dinner with Seine River sightseeing Cruise. O/N stay at Paris.

Day 16: [25 SEP] Paris - San Francisco-Kahului

After early breakfast, drop off at CDG airport at 6.00 AM and our flight UA 984 departs at 9.15 AM and arrives at SFO at 11.50 AM. Our Connecting flight UA539 departs at 3.10 PM and arrives at Kahului airport at 5.35 PM

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