MARIAN SHRINES OF EUROPE FAITHBASED TRAVEL (TM2012)
A 12-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $2,199
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Tour Overview
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| Tour Operator: | Globus Tours | ||
| Tour Code: | TM-2012 |
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Cities Visited
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LISBON
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony
SANTARÉM
Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle
FATIMA
Orientation including visits to the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, the Chapel of the Apparitions, Parish Church, and Valinhos
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Guided sightseeing; visit the cathedral; walk part of the famous Camino
BURGOS
Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral
LOURDES
Guided walking tour, visit the grotto, 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 at a local restaurantHeadsets throughout the tourNote:May 10 Departure - Possible overnight in Tomar
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Marian Shrines of Europe - Faith-Based Travel
Vacation Overview
Explore Portugal and Spain on this wonderful vacation. Begin in Lisbon with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and guided sightseeing featuring visits to Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony. Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle in Santarém and Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children in 1917, as well as the Chapel of the Apparitions, the basilica, Parish Church, and Valinhos. Maybe join the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. Next is the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, one of the top pilgrimage sites during the Middle Ages. You may wish to walk part of the famous Camino Pilgrim’s Way with an expert Local Guide. Next is Burgos, historic capital of Old Castile, with a guided visit to the cathedral. Travel along the Basque coast to arrive in Lourdes, one of the world’s most famous pilgrimage sites. Visit the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, and St. Bernadette’s birthplace and family home. You may wish to bathe in the healing waters, attend the “Blessing of the Sick,” or join the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. Cross the Pyrenees to Saragossa, where guided sightseeing features the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, home to a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary. End in Madrid, where guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Prado Museum. A day at leisure allows you to relax or further explore. The trip concludes with an included farewell dinner at a local restaurant.Note:April 4 Departure - Good Friday in Fatima and Easter Sunday in Santiago de CompostelaMay 10 Departure starts on Friday in Lisbon instead of ThursdayMay 10 Departure - Feast day of Our Lady of Fatima (May 13)
- Save by forming your own group of 5 or more
- Triple Room Reduction Available for most tours
- 10% Discount for Young Travelers 8-17 yrs old
- Pay less for your second vacation in the same year
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Airfare Disclaimer Documents Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator. |
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Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal. Time to rest or to start exploring the Portuguese capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and your traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2:
Lisbon–Santarém–Fatima. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features visits to JERONIMOS MONASTERY and the CHURCH OF ST. ANTHONY. Afterwards, depart for Fatima and while en route, visit the CHURCH OF THE HOLY MIRACLE in Santarém, site of a famous Eucharistic Miracle. Then, visit OUR LADY OF FATIMA SHRINE with the tombs of the visionaries, and the CHAPEL OF THE APPARITIONS, 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. (B,D)
Day 3:
Fatima. Morning orientation includes a visit to the PARISH CHURCH where the visionaries were baptized. Also visit their homes in nearby Valinhos. Afternoon at leisure. Join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. (B)
Day 4:
Fatima–Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Santiago de Compostela, one of the top pilgrimage destinations during the Middle Ages along with Rome and Jerusalem. Visit the CATHEDRAL, where the relics of St. James the Apostle, brother of St. John the Evangelist, are kept behind the high altar. (B)
Day 5:
Santiago de Compostela. For over a thousand years pilgrims have been walking the CAMINO PILGRIM’S WAY. This morning, for those who wish to experience this event, drive to the small village of Arca and do part of this famous walk accompanied by your expert Local Guide. Afterwards, back in Santiago, join the pilgrim’s Mass in the cathedral. (B)
Day 6:
Santiago de Compostela–Burgos. Travel to Burgos, the historic capital of Old Castile. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a visit to the magnificent CATHEDRAL. (B,D)
Day 7:
Burgos–Lourdes, France. Continue along the Basque coast and arrive in Lourdes, home to one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Your guided walking tour includes visits to the GROTTO where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, the OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE, the BIRTHPLACE OF ST. BERNADETTE, and her FAMILY HOME during the time of the apparitions. Join this evening’s memorable rosary and candlelight procession. (B,D)
Day 8:
At Leisure in Lourdes. You may wish to experience the powerful healing baths and attend the “Blessing of the Sick” or join an optional excursion to the nearby Pyrenees? (B)
Day 9:
Lourdes–Saragossa, Spain. Cross the Pyrenees Mountains to Saragossa. Enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide and visit Spain’s most famous Marian Shrine—the BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR, home to a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary. According to local tradition, on January 2 of the year 40, the Mother of God appeared upon a pillar to the Apostle St. James the Greater while he was preaching the Gospel. The pillar is conserved and venerated within the basilica today. (B)
Day 10:
Saragossa–Madrid. Journey to Madrid, where guided sightseeing includes the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, the Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Today’s highlight: a visit to the PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. Tonight you may wish to join an optional dinner excursion. (B)
Day 11:
At Leisure in Madrid. A full day to explore on your own, to just relax, or join an excursion to nearby fortified Avila, where St. Theresa founded the order of Carmelites. Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 12:
Madrid. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Hotels
LISBON
Mundial (F),
FATIMA
Fatima (F),
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Hesperia Peregrino (F),
BURGOS
Almirante Bonifaz (F),
LOURDES
Grand Hotel Moderne (F),
SARAGOSSA
Silken Reino de Aragon (F),
MADRID
Gran Hotel Princesa (SF)
Meals
Full buffet breakfast (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Lisbon and a special farewell dinner in Madrid
Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Price Details US
Single room supplement: $536Triple room reduction: $42Extra nights per person in Lisbon:in single room $148, in twin room $84, in triple room $73Extra nights per person in Madrid:in single room $169, in twin room $102, in triple room $93Note:April 4 Departure - Good Friday in Fatima and Easter Sunday in Santiago de CompostelaMay 10 Departure starts on Friday in Lisbon instead of ThursdayMay 10 Departure - Feast day of Our Lady of Fatima (May 13)May 10 Departure - Possible overnight in Tomar
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