Spiritual Highlights Of Iberia, Lourdes & Italy - Faith-based Travel
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Welcome to Portugal! Check into your hotel, and tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
On your guided sightseeing tour of the capital of Portugal, see the enormous monument dedicated to Henry the Navigator, as well as the 16th - century Belem Tower, the Moorish citadel, and the impressive Black Horse Square. Visit the Cathdral La Se, ...
Today, spend the day at the Sanctuary at leisure, or join an optional excursion to Tomar with a visit to the Monastery-Fortress of the Knights Templar. Upon return to Fatima, attend [M] Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady with time to wander on your own. This evening, perhaps join the Rosary. (B,D)
Journey north and stop in Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world, and visit the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, UNESCO World Heritage Site and pilgrimage destination, where devout followers have walked the "Stations of the Cross"for co...
This morning, spend some time on your own or join an optional excursion to Cabo Finisterre, where pilgrims have traditionally completed their walk and burned their robes. Later, return to Santiago de Compostela, known throughout history for the key 9th century pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago (or Way of St. James). (B)
Today, travel to Burgos, historic capital of Old Castile. Your visit takes you to the magnificent Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and burial place of Spain's national hero, El Cid. Today's Distance: 304 mi / 490 km (B)
Travel through the Basque region toward Lourdes. En route, pause to reflect at the 17th-century Sanctuary of Loyola, built in honor of St. Ignacio of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit religious order. Cross into France and stay overnight in Lourdes, anoth...
During today's orientation of Lourdes you will see the famous Grotto, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Bernardette's birthplace, and her family home The afternoon is at leisure to further explore ...
Head for the France/Spain border. Stop to visit the fortified citadel of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the ramparts, castle walls, and drawbridges that are still well preserved from the Middle Ages. Stay overnight at the Catalan impressive location of the Black Virgin of Montserrat. Today's Distance: 367 mi / 590 km (B,D)
This morning, visit the Sanctuary of Montserrat, then attend [M] Mass. Continue to the town of Manresa, known for its Basilica of Saint Mary of Seo, but more importantly for Pont Vell, a bridge associated with the worship of St. Ignacio de Loyola. See...
Get to know the city on a guided sightseeing tour, including a drive around Montjuic to see the Olympic Stadium and a panoramic view of the port and city. Continue to the city center's Plaza Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia to admire some of Gaudi's ecce...
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rome. (B,D)
This morning, attend the Papal Audience (subject to availability) for the chance to see the Pope and receive the Papal Blessing. Later, with a Local Guide, visit St. Paul Outside the Walls, burial place of St Paul the Apostle and one of Rome's four m...
A different, quite unique experience is offered today. We will take an included excursion to Castel Gandolfo, to visit the Papal summer residence and its manicured gardens with a local guide. This is a unique chance to see the rooms that have been oc...
On your way south, stop in quaint Pietrelcina to visit the house where the beloved St. Pio was born. Then, head towards San Giovanni Rotondo on the east coast, the Saint's home from 1916 until his death in 1968. Today's Distance: 255 mi / 410 km (B,D)
Attend [M] Mass this morning at Santa Maria delle Grazie (Old Church), then visit St. Pio's Friary, including his tomb, cell, confessional, and St. Pio Pilgrimage Church (New Church). Afterwards,take a short drive to the nearby Shrine of Monte Sant'A...
Visit St. Francis Church in Lanciano, home of the Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle, and attend morning [M] Mass. Continue to the famous Marian Sanctuary of Loreto for a guided visit including the Holy House, where, according to tradition, angels t...
Today, learn more about St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment. Attend early morning [M] Mass at St.Francis Basilica, famous for its 14th-century Giotto frescoes depicting the life of St. Francis. Meet your Local Guide and visit the ...
Travel to Cascia this morning, a scenic town located in Umbria and home of St. Rita, the "Patron Saint of Impossible Causes." Visit the Sanctuary and see the Major Basilica, housing the chapel with St.Rita's tomb. Stop in prayer at the Minor Basilica,...
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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