John Paul Tours Demo

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Day 1 | USA – Lisbon
Depart the USA for your overnight flight to
Lisbon, Portugal. Dinner and breakfast will be
served on board.
Day 2 | Arrive Lisbon
Dependent upon the time of our arrival in
Lisbon, we may begin with a driving city tour,
including the Basilica of the Star, Rossio
Square and Commerce Square. We may also
visit the Cathedral, St. Jerome’s Monastery
and St. Anthony’s Church. We will check into
the hotel and have the remainder of the day
to rest after our long journey. This evening we
enjoy a filling dinner together. (D)
Day 3 | Lisbon – Santarém – Fatima
Today we travel to Santarém and the
Church of St. Stephen, the place of the
oldest known Eucharistic miracle on display
continually since 1269 AD. We celebrate
Holy Mass and continue to Fatima where
Our Blessed Virgin appeared to three
children crying for peace. (B, D)
Day 4 | Fatima
Spend all day today in Fatima, the Little
Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica, the
site of Francesco and Jacinta’s graves, and
the Hamlet of Aljustrel and Valinhos, where
Our Lady appeared when the children
returned from being falsely imprisoned. We
will walk the Stations of the Cross along Via
Sacra ending at the Chapel of Calvary, with
a beautiful view of Fatima. Participate in
the nightly candlelight procession. (B, D)
Day 5 | Fatima
We have the entire day free in Fatima for
personal prayer, reflection, and Holy Mass.
Again, join in the nightly rosary precession and
prayers with thousands of other pilgrims. (B, D)
Day 6 | Fatima – Salamanca
Begin our trek northeast to Salamanca.
Upon arrival we enjoy lunch in the city and
later visit a few of its sights such as Plaza
Mayor, the Baroque church of La Clerecía,
Casa de las Conchas (House of Shells),
the University, the Roman Bridge, San
Marcos and San Martín churches. (B, D)
Day 7 | Salamanca – Alba de Tormes –
Ávila – Burgos
Today we continue on to the village of Alba
de Tormes where we visit the Carmelite
Monastery where St. Teresa died and is
buried. We celebrate Holy Mass and after
some time to ourselves we continue to Ávila.
This afternoon will be splendid visiting such
a beautiful place devoted to the Doctor of
the Church. Visit the Cathedral and San
Vicente church, the Incarnation Convent and
La Santa Monastery which is built upon the
place where the Saint was born, and the San
José Convent, the Saint’s first monastery.
Later we continue to Burgos. (B, D)
Day 8 | Burgos – Loyola – Lourdes
Today we continue to the birthplace of St.
Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. After
Holy Mass we drive on through the stunning
Pyrenees Mountains to Lourdes. (B, D)
>> One of the world’s most beloved
Shrines, Lourdes is a place to
come for healing, peace, and true
miracles. Since the Blessed Virgin
revealed herself to Bernadette here
in 1858, the Church has recognized
many cures and miracles here. Our
Lady tells us “I am the Immaculate
Conception.”
Marian Shrines of Fatima, Spain, and Lourdes
Lisbon | Santarém | Fatima | Salamanca | Alba de Tormes | Ávila | Burgos | Loyola | Lourdes
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Salamanca, Spain
11 DAYS
Round trip air transportation from major
airport near your parish
Superior tourist class hotel accommodations
double occupancy with bath or shower (single
supplement extra)
Breakfast daily, most group dinners, with wine
and beer, as indicated in Itinerary (B, D)
Special events, entertainment, and
comprehensive sightseeing programs as
indicated in itinerary
Transportation by private deluxe motor coach
Tour escort and local guides
Hotel Service Charges and Taxes
US airport taxes, fuel surcharges included**
**subject to change in the rare occasion
that government/airline fees and fuel costs
increase drastically
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