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Marian Pilgrimage tour highlighted by Canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod
Pilgrimage Chaplain : Fr. Jeff Quintela
Package rate : USD 3888.00 / person on twin sharing
Inclusive dates : Oct 06 - 23, 2012
Tour Highlights : Lisbon, Santarem, Fatima, Paris, Lourdes, Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Montserrat, Lucerne, Florence, Milan and Rome

Oct 06  Day 01 - Manila / Lisbon

Depart Manila for Lisbon.  Enjoy the inflight meals and service onboard

Oct 07  Day 02 – Arrival Lisbon / Fatima

Arrive Lisbon, known as the city of explorers.  Upon arrival, you will transfer to Fatima , the place where the Blessed Mother appeared in 1917 to three simple shepherd children and exhorted mankind to pray for world peace. After settling into your hotel, you may relax or participate in a candlelight procession.

Oct 08  Day 03 – Fatima / Santarem / Fatima

We will have sightseeing tour of Fatima, see the Little Chapel of the Apparitions, Basilica, the site of Francesco and Jacinta's graves, the Hamlet of Aljustrel, where the children lived, and Valinhos, the site of Our Lady's appearance after the children's return from prison. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) culminating in the Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima. Then to SANTAREM, one of the oldest cities in the world and where will walk through its narrow streets to the Church of St Stephen, containing the oldest recorded Eucharistic miracle.

Oct 09  Day 04 – Fatima / Caceres / Madrid
After breakfast, we cross the border to Madrid, the capital and largest city of Spain. Enjoy a city orientation tour of this city of great monuments.  The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy some shopping along Calle Serrano.

Oct 10  Day 05 – Madrid / Toledo / Madrid

After breakfast, start your day with a city sightseeing followed by a visit  to the Royal Palace that actually used (but not owned) by the King of Spain. The Palace was built on the site of a former Alcazar, burned down in 1734 and it took 26 years to complete it. Then a short journey to Toledo, the former capital of Spain, where you’ll be able to see the 13th century Cathedral and one of Europe’s oldest synagogues, view of San Martin and Alcantara Bridges and Puerta del Sol. Some free time before you transfer back to Madrid

Oct 11  Day 06 – Madrid / Zaragoza / Barcelona

This morning,head onto  Zaragoza to see it’s impressive Basilica of our Lady of Pillar.  Then to Barcelona, the second largest city of Spain. It is located on the northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula, facing the Mediterranean Sea. The rest of the day is free to explore Barcelona on your own pace.

Oct 12  Day 07 – Barcelona / Montserrat / Barcelona

After breakfast, you will have a half-day sightseeing tour of Monserrat which includes the Monserrat Monastery then back to Barcelona to see the famous Ramblas, with its open-air markets and cafes Then admire Gaudi's extraordinary unfinished creation, the Sagrada Familia . Drive past the Olympic Games site and enjoy the view of Barcelona.

Oct 13  Day 08 – Barcelona / Andorra / Lourdes
After breakfast motorcoach drive to Lourdes. Upon arrival you’ll be checked in to your hotel. Here at the Grotto of Massabielle, a beautiful lady proclaimed to a young sick child named Bernadette that she was the Immaculate Concepcion. Dinner in the hotel

Oct 14  Day 09 – Lourdes

After breakfast, our guided tour of Lourdes will include the sanctuary; the Basilica of St Pius X, the world's largest underground church; and the baths where hundreds of miraculous cures have taken place. Celebrate daily Mass at the Grotto, enjoy a video presentation telling the story of Lourdes. See Boly Mill where St Bernadette was born and the "Cachot," an abandoned prison where Bernadette's impoverished family lived. Join your prayers with those of pilgrims from around the world as you pray for the sick, drink water from the miraculous spring, and submerge yourself in the healing baths. Time for private devotions

Oct 15  Day 10- Lourdes / Paris

Breakfast inside the hotel. Then transfer  to station  for your journey to Paris, known as the city of lights. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own.

Oct 16  Day 11-  Paris

Paris, the city of lights. One of the most admired cities in the world. Today, explore the beauty and discover the rich history of this place. Your guide will start a brief orientation as you enjoy a visit of Notre Dame Cathedral, see the façade of Louvre Museum, Champs Elysees, Arch of Triumphe, The Opera, Concorde Square, Vendom Square and to top it all ascend to the second level of Eiffel Tower and visit the Miraculous Medal Church to see the incorrupt body of St Catherine Laboure and the heart of St Vincent de Paul. The rest of the afternoon is free for shopping, dinner and back to the hotel.

Oct 17   Day 12 – Paris / Lucerne
After breakfast, we cross the border to Lucerne, Switzerland, one of Europe’s most charming cities.  Lucerne has an added virtue of stunning lakesides and mountain sceneries at your doorstep.  The rest of the day is free for you to explore this tourist resort.

Oct 18  Day 13 – Lucerne / Milan

This morning, enjoy a brief city orientation tour of this alpine resort city before we cross the border to Milan, Italy’s 2^nd largest city and world centre for banking and high fashion. Upon arrival in Milan,  enjoy a brief city orientation tour of its famous city landmarks like the Duomo (Milan Cathedral), Galleria Vitorio Emmanuel II shopping plaza and La Scala Opera House.  The rest of the day is free for you to do some shopping at this fashionable city.

Oct 19  Day 14 – Milan /  Florence

Today we head on to Florence-one of the liveliest and most creative in Europe with some of the world's greatest Works of Art and magnificent buildings. Upon arrival you will proceed for your city orientation including the works of Michelangelo, to the open gallery of Piazza Signoria, etc.

Oct 20  Day 15 – Florence / Rome
Today, travel to the eternal city of Rome-a city of great beauty, contrast and life…where the religious world center of the Catholic Church, the ruins of the centre of the Roman Empire and the modern, bustling city co-exists. Visit the Vatican Museum, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, etc..

Oct 21  Day 16 Rome – Canonization Of Blessed Calungsod

After breakfast, attend the CANONIZATION OF BLESSED PEDRO CALUNGSOD at St Peter’s Basilica.  Blessed Pedro Calungsod is a Filipino Roman Catholic blessed and martyr

Oct 22  DAY 17      Rome / Manila

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila

Oct 23  DAY 18      Manila

Arrival Manila.

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