Marian Shrines of Europe-TM
Included Features LISBON: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony SANTARÉM: Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle FATIMA: Walking tour, including visits to the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the spring SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: Guided sightseeing; visit the cathedral BURGOS: Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral LOURDES: Visit the grotto; guided walking tour, including the Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine and St. Bernadette s birthplace and family home SARAGOSSA: Guided sightseeing, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar MADRID: Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum; farewell dinner
Day 1 Board your overnight transatlantic flight
Day 2- Arrival in Lisbon, Portugal Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy this evening s welcome dinner with your traveling companions.
Day 3- Lisbon-Santarém-Fatima Enjoy an orientation tour of Lisbon with visits to Jeronimos Monastery, Church of St. Anthony
Day 3- Lisbon-Santarém-Fatima Afterwards depart for Fatima, and while en route visit The Church of the Holy Miracle in Santarem, site of a famous Eucharistic Miracle.
Day 3- Lisbon-Santarém-Fatima Then visit Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children in 1917 Join this evening s rosary and candlelight procession at the Our Lady of Fatima shrine.
Fatima
Day 4- Fatima Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the visionaries homes, their tombs (in the basilica), and the spring. Join this evening s rosary and candlelight procession.
Day 5- Fatima- Santiago de Compostela, Spain Enjoy guided sight-seeing of Santiago de Compostela, one of the top pilgrimage destinations during the Middle Ages along with Rome and Jerusalem.
Santiago de Compostela
Day 5- Fatima- Santiago de Compostela, Spain Visit the Cathedral where the relics of St. James the Apostle lie behind the high altar.
Day 6- Santiago de Compostela-Burgos Travel along the ancient Way of St. James to Burgos, the historic capital of Old Castile. While sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit the magnificent Cathedral.
Day 7- Burgos-Lourdes, France Continue along the Basque coast, arriving in Lourdes, home to one of the world s most famous places of pilgrimage.
Day 7- Burgos-Lourdes, France Your guided walking tour includes visits to the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858.
Day 7- Burgos-Lourdes, France Tour of Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, the birthplace of St. Bernadette and family home during the time of the apparitions.
Join this evening s memorable rosary and candlelight procession.
Day 8- At leisure in Lourdes Balance of the day is at leisure to bathe in the healing waters and why not attend the Blessing of the Sick. Join again this evening s rosary and candlelight procession.
Day 9- Lourdes-Saragossa,Spain Cross the Pyrenees Mountains to Saragossa. Enjoy a city sightseeing tour with a visit to Spain s most famous Marian Shrine the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, home to a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary.
Day 10- Saragossa-Madrid Journey to Madrid and enjoy some guided city sightseeing. Today s highlight: a visit to the Prado Museum with its priceless art treasures.
Day 10- Saragossa-Madrid Balance of day is at leisure. Enjoy this evening s farewell dinner.
Day 11- Your homebound flight arrives the same day
Meals Buffet breakfast daily 5 three-course dinners, including special welcome dinner in Lisbon and a farewell dinner in Madrid
Quality Hotels LISBON Mundial FATIMA De Fatima SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Hesperia Peregrino BURGOS Almirante Bonifaz LOURDES Grand Hotel Moderne SARAGOSSA Silken Reino de Aragon MADRID Husa Moncloa subject to change
Lisbon Mundial In the heart of Lisbon, in the Baixa Pombalina district, with the São Jorge Castle as scenery and Praca do Rossio a stone s throw away 350 guest rooms, all with air-coditioning, telephone, radio, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes 3 restaurants, 2 bars
Lisbon Mundial
Fatima De Fatima Enjoys a privileged location right in the heart of Fatima. Closes hotel to the Marian Sanctuary of Fatima, practically next to the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Church of the Holy Trinity 126 guestrooms, all with air-conditioning, satellite TV, radio, safe, hairdryer 1 full restaurant, 1 bar
Santiago de Compostela Hesperia Peregrino In the new city area and 10-minute walking distance from the historical center and cathedral. 150 guestrooms, all with air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe and hairdryers 1 full restaurant
Santiago de Compostela Hesperia Peregrino
Burgos Almirante Bonifaz In commercial area of Burgos, 5 minutes to the Cathedral and other places of interest in the city 79 guestrooms, all with air-conditioning, hairdryer, LCD TV, safes, telephone
Burgos Almirante Bonifaz
Lourdes Grand Hotel Moderne Location offers easy access to the Sanctuaries, the Grotto and tourist sites of the city Guestrooms complete with air-conditioning, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe 1 full restaurant, 1 bar
Lourdes Grand Hotel Moderne
Saragossa Silken Reino de Aragon Central location in Calle Coso, close to the Basilica de Pilar in Calle Independencia. 117 guestrooms, all with air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe, telephone 1 full restaurant, 1 cafe
Saragossa Silken Reino de Aragon
Madrid Husa Moncloa Located in city center 148 guestrooms, all with air-conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, radio, safe, TV 1 full restaurant, 1 bar, 1 coffee bar
Madrid Husa Moncloa
Additional Information We recommend layered, easy care clothing, a pair of comfortable, tried-and-tested walking shoes, a heavy cardigan or jacket, and a small umbrella for the occasional shower. Evening dress: smart casual. Shorts and bare shoulders are considered inappropriate at some religious sites, so carry trousers and a pullover in your hand luggage, or ask your tour director. Having laundry done can be very expensive, so you may wish to bring some travel soap. Remember a good quality, electric current converter (check that it is sufficiently powerful for your appliance) and international plug adapter for using electrical equipment abroad.
Additional Information To reduce charges on calls home, we recommend you use a calling card (this service may not be available from every telephone). Items to pack in your hand luggage: a good supply of any medication you are taking as it may not be available, extra film and spare batteries for your camera, a pen, light rainwear, a sweater, a road map if you enjoy "plotting your progress," and maybe a small travel pillow. Label your camera and rolls of film with your name and tour code; should you lose them, there's a better chance of their being returned. Remember to check that you have not left your camera or film on the motorcoach at the end of your tour.
Money 1 U.S. Dollar =. 707 Euro (subject to change) We recommend use of a money belt while traveling. Please note that it is not very easy to change travelers checks. Even banks and exchange offices do not always offer this service and if it is offered, then charges are extremely high. We therefore recommend that you take a credit card with you plus a small amount of cash (preferably in US dollars).
To Know About Your Destination Sometimes there is a small charge for public toilets Stores may close earlier than back home and are usually not open on Sundays Ice machines are not available in all hotels, nor are washcloths (you might like to pack a couple) Please remember that it is not customary in Europe to drink iced water with meals. Ice is not normally added to drinks unless specifically requested Many restaurants only serve bottled mineral water (for a fee). Europeans generally dine slightly later than might be your custom Coffee and tea are usually only served after meals and cost extra (ask the hotel staff).
To Know About Your Destination If you intend to visit a specific museum or other public venues, ask your tour director for the days and dates they are open. Request and keep receipts for all your personal spending (meals, souvenirs etc.) Sales tax or VAT (value added tax) is already included on price tags; VAT refunds, if applicable, will take about three months to process. Obtain the relevant tax form plus invoice from the store and hand it to the appropriate office when leaving.
Baggage Allowance Globus will provide you with a carry-on bag If you would like to take your own, carry-on bags should not exceed the dimensions of 12 x11 x6 For safety reasons, wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on the motorcoach Porterage for one suitcase per person is included One suitcase per person