Portugal – Spain- France (28Apr- 08May, 2025)

Portugal - Spain- France (28Apr- 08May, 2025)

itinerary

Day 1: [28 APRIL 25] Departure for Lisbon

Our Pilgrimage begins today as you depart on our flight to Portugal. Assemble at San Francisco Airport at 10.00 AM,
our flight KL606 departs at 1.50 PM and arrivesatAmsterdam at 9.05AM

Day 2: [28 APRIL 25] Lisbon / Fatima

Morning arrival at 9.05 AM and the connecting flight KL1583 departs at 12.35 4
PM and arrives at Lisbon at 2.35 PM. On arrival at Lisbon airport, after
Immigration and customs meet our driver or tour coordinator. Drive to north,
stops at Santarem at the Church of St. Stephen, famous for its venerated the
13th century Eucharistic Miracle. Continue to Fatima. Check-in at the Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at Fatima.

DAY 3 : [30 APRIL ] FATIMA

Today will surely be a memorable experience as you pray and meditate at one of Our Blessed Mother's apparition sites. Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children; Lucia (age 10), Jacinta (age 7), and Francisco (age 9). These apparitions occurred monthly from May until October of 1917.Follow with a visitto the stunning neoclassical Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This Sacred , space contains the tombs of St. Francisco, St. Jacinta, and Sister Lucia. Visit the museum with the exhibition: “Fatima: Light and Peace”. Continue with a visit to the Holy Trinity Basilica. “The Sacred Way” marks the path the shepherd children took to the first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. After Dinner we have Candle Procession and overnight stay at Fatima.

DAY 4 : [01 MAY] Fatima -Coimbra-Santiago De Compostela(4.30 hours Drive)

This morning, we depart Fatima towards Santiago de Compostela. On our way, we will visit Coimbra, visit Santa Clara La Nova and a followed by a photo stop at Porto. Afternoon we reach Santiago De Compostela, Cathedral of St. James is one of the finest examples of architecture in all of Europe. As pilgrims, we have the opportunity to climb the stairs behind the high altar to visit the crypt where the
relics of St. James are preserved, touch the central pillar (Portico de La Gloria),view the 'botafumeiro' and admire the wealth of medieval art inside the Cathedral, before visiting the cloister museum. Enjoy a stroll on own, though the beautiful streets of Santiago de Compostela, the city of the apostle.Dinner and Overnight stay at Santiago de Compostela.

DAY 5 : [02 MAY] Santiago De Compostela - Salamanca (4.45 hours Drive)

This morning, we depart early for Salamanca. Salamanca is a city in the Castillay Leon region known for its large university, the oldest in Spain that is still active along with its prominent culture. Our walking tour will bring us to the most noteworthy sites, such as; the grand Plaza Mayor, an iconic square filled with food, shopping, and city events. La Clerecia, a church, and college of the Jesuit Order constructed in the seventeenth century. La Casa de las Conchas currently a public library and monument, decorated with shells that symbolize the famous pilgrimage to Santiago (El Camino). The University of Salamanca is the oldest University in Spain and the third oldest in Europe. The Roman Bridge is a national monument that extends along the River Tormes and is
among Salamanca's sturdiest bridges.Visit the inside of the two joint Salamanca Cathedrals (old and new), one Romanesque style and the other Gothic style.
Dinner and overnight stay at Salamanca.

DAY 6 : [03 MAY] salmanca - Alba De Tormes - Segovia Madrid

This morning enjoys a short transfer to the village of Alba de Tormes. Thistown is home to the Carmelite Monastery that Saint Teresa founded in 1571.On the Carmelite Convent, we visit Saint Teresa's incorrupt arm and heart. Followed by we will visit Catedral de Segovia, The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and of Saint Fructus is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Spanish city of Segovia. The church is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and to Saint Fructus.

Drive to the capital of Spain, the guided tour of Madrid which the Royal Palaceand Plaza Mayor.
Visiting the Cathedral of Madrid, the Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of the Almudena. Dinner and overnight stay at Madrid.

DAY 7 : [04 MAY] Madrid Zaragoza (3.45 hours Drive)

Morning departs for Zaragoza, visit the magnificent Basilica del Pilar, built upon the site of where Our Lady appeared to St. James. In 44A.D., St. James, the Greater was spreading the Gospel in Spain, making very little progress and questioning his mission. According to Catholic Tradition, the Virgin Mary, who was still living in Jerusalem, bi-located and appeared to St. James the Greater to boost his morale. While inside the Basilica, you will view the pillar carried by angels, and from atop Our Lady appeared. The Visigoth period contains architectural elements of Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Dinner and overnight stay at Zaragoza.

DAY 8 : [05 MAY] zaragoza - Lourdes ( 4 Hours Drive)

Morning we will continue to Lourdes drive across the Spanish-French border for a spectacular view of the Pyrenees Mountains. Upon arrival in Lourdes, we have a guided tour visit the site of Our Lady's apparitions. Our Lady first appeared to Bernadette in 1858, and announced herself as “The Immaculate Conception’, near the Grotto of Massabielle. During the first two apparitions, little Bernadette prayed the Rosary with Our Lady and left without any exchange of words. During the following apparitions, Our Lady emphasized God's love for us, penance, and the necessity of performing acts of penance for sinners. Throughout your time in Lourdes, you will have the opportunity to attend Mass at the Grotto, where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette; watch a video presentation that explains in detail, the story of Lourdes; participate with the gesture of the miraculous spring; Wash your hands, wash your face and drink the water.

After dinner we have a candlelight procession and the Rosary. Overnight stay
at Lourdes.

DAY 9 : [06 MAY SEP] Paris By Train (5 hours)

Morning after breakfast, we will have the opportunity to attend Holy Mass at the Grotto at 8.45 AM, where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette and rest of time spend own and 11.30 AM check-out the Hotel and leave the hotel at 11.45 AM. Transfer to railway station at 12.00 PM, our train TGV INOUI #8582 departs at 12.57 PM from Lourdes to Paris. Upon arrival in Paris Montparnasse, we will be picked up the train station at 5.57 PM and transfer to centrally located hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Paris.

DAY 10 : [07 MAY] PARIS

Today we celebrate our Holy Mass. We Visit the Eiffel Tower, the 2nd level by lift. Followed by the guided tour with Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, which we will have the opportunity to view the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure. The Saint's guardian angel led her to the chapel, where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her. During apparitions, Our Lady repeatedly instructed the making and purpose of the Miraculous Medal, as well as the green scapular.We will walk to Saint Vincent de Paul Church,

Notre Dame Cathedral, and its incredible stained-glass windows from the 12th and 13th century. The World Heritage site, UNESCO, calls the Cathedral “the high point of French Gothic art” and a “masterpiece”. The L’Arch de Triomphe and the Champ-Elysees, one of the world’s most famous boulevards. We will make a stop at La Madeleine, with the statue of Mary Magdalene carried to heaven by angels.

Evening Gala dinner at fine dine restaurant and overnight stay at Paris.

DAY 11 : [08 MAY ] PARIS - SFO

After early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, your group will leave by motor coach and transfer to the Paris airport for return flight(s) home. Check-out and leave the hotel at 6.30 AM. Our direct flight AF 084 departs at 10.15 AM and arrives SFO at 12.45 PM.

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