MARIAN SHRINES and HOLY SITES
Portugal | Spain | Andorra | France | Italy| Vatican CIty
TRAVEL DATE: OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 01, 2024
ALL-IN INCLUSIONS FOR USD 4088.00/PAX!!!
- Flight Details via Emirates Airline out Manila
- EK337 16OCT MNLDXB 0740 1210
- EK193 16OCT DXBLIS 1425 1940
- EK096 31OCT FCODXB 2050 0530
- EK334 01NOV DXBMNL 0925 2135
- Roundtrip Economy Class Airline Ticket and Taxes with PH Tax
- Lourdes – Paris Highspeed Train Ticket
- Paris – Milan Flight Ticket w/ 23kgs check-in luggage /7kgs carry-on
- Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing based on local 4* categories
- Meals as indicated (B-Buffet Breakfast and D-Dinner)
- Proffesional Tour Director all through-out
- Tours & Sightseeing with Licensed English Speaking Local Guides
- Transportation on modern air-conditioned coach
- City taxes, Hotel taxes
- 1pc daily bottled water on coach
- Pre-departure orientation,Travel Kit and Souvenir
- Pilgrimage Chaplain with Daily Private Mass
- Include Entances:
- Jeronimos Monastery
- Royal Palace
- Our Lady of the Pillar
- Block Madonna of Monserrat / La Moreneta
- La Sagrada Familia
- Shrine of Padre Pio
- Popal Audience (Subj to Pope health conditions)
- Vatican Guided City Tour including Basilicas
EXCLUSIONS / OTHER FEES
- Schengen Visa Expenses
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Mandatory Tippings to Tour Directories, Local Guides and Driver ($150 total)
- Others which are not mentioned in the inclusions
ITINERARY:
OCTOBER 16
Day 1- Departure Airport, PH – Lisbon, Portugal
Check-in arrival, Enjoy Amenities On-Board
Arrival Lisbon International Airport and Meet and Assist by our Tour Direction
Directly to hotel for check-in and overnight.
OCTOBER 17
Day 2: Lisbon – Fatima, Portugal (B/D)
After Breakfast, Check-out and we will drive to city center of Lisbon for Sightseeing – See the Lagus River Marquest De Pombal Square and Liberdade Avenue. Pass by Belem Palace.Official Residence of the President of Portugal.
See Jeronimo’s Monasterey, The Ralka Pracia Do Comercio, and the suspension bridge
Visit the Church of Santo Antonio, A Roman Catholic Temple Dedicated too Saint Anthony Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Lisbon (Also Known as San Anthony De Padua)
Proceed to Fatima, You may explore the Sanctuary and the Great white Basilica After Check-in
OCTOBER 18
Day 3: Fatima, Portugal (B/D)
Start the day with visitors the following places the Basilica where the Tombs of Lucia Francisco, and Jacinta is located. The Chapel of the Apparitions, The place where our appeared; The Church of the Holy Trinity, The Exposition- Fatima Light and Peace Where the Offers are left by the pilgrims.
Later Visit Aljustrel the village where the shepherds were born
Continue to Valinmos and visit the stations of the cross and the Calvary the siste our lady’s 4th apparitions and the place where the children received the first and third visit of the ” Angel Of Peace”
The Afternoon is free for personal Devotions. Evening join the candlelight procession
OCTOBER 19
Day 4: Salamanca – Madrid, Spain (B/D)
After breakfast spend some free time in Fatima before we board our coach towards the Portuguese – Spanish border to the City of Salamanca where we visit the Basilica De Nuestra Senora De Penafrancia.
Salamanca has been declared a “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO
Proceed to Madrid. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for check in and overnight
OCTOBER 20
Day 5: Madrid, Spain (B/D)
Visit the Royal Palace then the Almudenas Cathedral, It is Madrid’s Cathedral and one of the city’s most beautiful churches.
Almudena Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid. The Cathedral was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993.
Free time after visiting highlights of the city then dinner and back to hotel for overnight.
OCTOBER 21
Day 6: Zaragoza – Barcelona, Spain (B/D)
Today we will head to Zaragoza to visit the Basilica of ‘Our Lady of the Pillar” where the virgin mary appeared miraculous to Saint James the Great in the first century standard on a pillar
After the tour free time to explore continue drive towards barcelona directly to Hotel for Check in
OCTOBER 22
Day 7: Montserrat – Barcelona Spain (B/D)
Early Breakfast and Depart to Montserrat to see the Black Madonna found in the 10th century which is still the destination of Pilgrimages today.
The Basilica of the Monastery was built in the 16th century, in the transition period between Gothic and Renaissance. The Black Madonna also known as our Lady of Montserrat is Kept in the Basilica.
Afterwards back to Barcelona and Enter La Sagrada Familia
Explore Gothic Quarter if time permits short free time at Las Ramblas.
OCTOBER 23
Day 8: Andorra La Vella, Andorra- Lourdes, France (B/D)
After breakfast, Travel to Andorra and Visit sights such as the romanesque Saint Esteve Church and the snow-capped pyrenees during this tour, discover the tiny Landlocked Nation of Andorra, Located on the border between Spain and France.
Afterwards, Continue to Lourdes, France in the evening. Join the Emotive Candlelight Procession.
OCTOBER 24
Day 9: Lourdes – Paris, France (B/D) (By Train)
You will be guided to the sanctuary to visit the underground basilica, walk the station of the cross, take the holy bath drink the water or wash your face in the grotto, or participate in the veneration of the sick pilgrim then free time for your private devotion.
Afternoon we will take a highspeed train to Paris then directly to hotel for dinner and overnight.
OCTOBER 25
Day 10: Paris, France (B/D)
After breakfast, we will firstly experience seine river cruise
Enjoy guided city tour of parts of visit chapel of our lady of the Miraculous Medal, See the eiffel tower champs elysees, The Arc De Triomps Place De La Concorde, and Les Invalides
Free time in the afternoon to shop at the largest department store in France. The Galleries La Fayette
OCTOBER 26
Day 11: Milan, Italy (B/D) / (Paris to Milan By Flight)
Transfer to Paris International Airport for Flight to Milan. Upon Arrival, We wil discover Milan. A Metropolis in Italy’s Northern Lombardy Region; A Global Capital of Fashion and Design
The guide will show you “The Gothic Duomo of Milano Cathedral.”
Explore more of Milano and free time will be given you may opt to shop, Dine or Enter the Duomo on your own Arrangements
OCTOBER 27
Day 12: Florence – Assisi, Italy (B/D)
Long Drive to Florence and Start City Tour one of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, A Cathedral wiith a Terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Bruinellesch and a a belltower by grotto
After Free time continue towards assist. The hometown of the beloved St.Francis
See the Basilica of St.Francis and the Basilica of Santa Maria Degli Angel
Evening Hotel for Check-in, Owner, and Overnight
OCTOBER 28
Day 13: Manopello – Lanciano – San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy (B/D)
Morning Visit Sanctuario Del Volto Santo. Then celebrate thanksgiving mass at the od Capuchin Monastery and See Miraculous image of Christ’s Face on & Veil the “Veronica” (True Icon)
Afterwards Proceed to Lanciano and Visit San Francesco Church
Evening Continue towards San Gioavani Rotondo
October 29
Day 14: San Giovanni Rotondo – Rome Italy (B/D)
We will spend our day in San Giovanni Rotondo, The Home of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina from 28 July 1916 until his death on 23 Sept 1968
We will visit the Shrine of St. Padre Pio as well as the tomb and crypt
Free time for praying activities, Afternoon proceed to Rome and directly to hotel.
October 30
Day 15: Papal Audience – Vatican, Vatican City (B/D)
Packed breakfast and we will depart early to attend Papal Audience (Subj to Pope Helath Conditions)
Head to the Vatican and Proceed to St. Peter Square. We will have a guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. The most magnificiend church in Christendom. Pass by the tomb of Pope John Paul III
Free time for lunch and Souvenir Shopping of Religious Items.
We can also visit the 4 Major Patriachal Basilicas of Rome
After mass and if time permits. We can go around the spanish steps and enjoy free time for shopping
October 31
Day 16: Rome, Italy – End (B/D)
Breakfast inside the hotel and check out
Have a city tour of Rome. Also called the eternal city by Ancient Romans
See the Roman Colosseum (Photo-stops). Monument Vittorio Emmanuel II and make a wish at the Trevi Fountain
Afterwards, Short free time then drive to airport and end of our trip.
November 01
Day 17: Arrival Airport, Philippines
Home Sweet Home
Booking Conditions:
- Non-Refundable deposit of USD 600.00 pp upon booking
- Full Cancellation will be applied to any cancellation made 3 weeks before departure
- Minimum of 40 passengers to run this program
- If the group fall below 40, Travbest Travel & Tours Co. has the right to cancel or reschedule the tour or supplement fee may apply.
