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Faith
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5-99 Years
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COL53
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Your tour begins in Fatima, Portugal's world-famous religious center. (D) Stay: Hotel de Fatima (2 Nights)
You may celebrate Mass before traveling to the original town of Fatima and the parish church where the children Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia were baptized. Continue to Aljustrel, where the children lived, and view the site of the fifth apparition in Valinhos.
Later, return to Fatima to enjoy free time for personal worship and to explore the basilica and its grounds. You may want to join an optional experience to the centuries old capital of Lisbon. (B/D)
Attend a morning Mass before traveling east to Burgos, known as the cradle of the Castile region. Situated on the Pilgrims Road, Burgos stands on the banks of the Rio Arlanzon with the slender, elegant spires of its famous cathedral rising into the sky. Mass is available this evening. (B/D) Stay: Abba Hotel (2 Nights)
Join a local expert on a walking tour of Burgos' medieval town center. Spend time at Burgos Cathedral, a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral, the third largest in Spain, offers such masterpieces as the filigree work in the spires of the towers, the starry dome, the choir, the sarcophagi, and the golden staircase. Next, visit a monastery and learn about monastic life and architecture. Mass is available this evening. (B)
Today, travel northeast through the Pyrenees mountains to Lourdes. This is where the Virgin Mary appeared in the Grotto of Massabielle to the poor shepherd girl Bernadette a total of 18 times between February 11 and July 16, 1858. Since then, this little market town has been a world-renowned pilgrimage site.
Tonight you may wish to partake in a candlelight procession. (B/D) Stay: Mercure Imperial Hotel (2 Nights)
After morning Mass, enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, visiting the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette: the “Boly Mill" (the site of her birthplace), the "Cachot" (the former prison where she and her family lived), and the parish church housing the saint's baptismal font.
Later, enjoy some time at leisure to explore the town's rich historical and natural heritage. Become immersed in the atmosphere of the time of the apparitions and revel in the spirit of brotherhood that is still present today. (B/D)
Celebrate Mass before crossing back into Spain on your way to Barcelona, one of Europe's most fascinating cities. (B) Stay: Occidental 1929 Hotel (2 Nights)
Get to know Barcelona with a panoramic tour showcasing the Columbus Monument and Parc de Montjuic and end the morning among the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter. Spend this afternoon at leisure exploring the city further or choose an optional excursion to the quaint mountain village of Montserrat.
This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a dinner celebrating the end of a memorable tour. (B/D)
Return home eager to share vivid memories of a beautiful land with an old, rich, and diverse cultural heritage. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Spend time at magnificent Burgos Cathedral.
- Worship in the most revered basilicas of Fatima and Lourdes.
- View the site of the fifth apparition in Valinhos.
- Discover Barcelona's Gothic Quarter among narrow streets.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Trip Optionals
- Location: Lisbon. Cost: $70.
- This afternoon, embark on a captivating journey after a two-hour ride, beginning your Lisbon tour in the picturesque Belem Quarter. Here, the stunning façade of the Gothic Jeronimo’s Monastery beckons you. As you wander through the city, you'll uncover traces of Lisbon’s illustrious past. Stroll along the bustling avenues of Rossio Square and Terreiro do Paco, the grand square. Conclude your afternoon by delving into the rich history of Lisbon, from its mythical origins to its vibrant present, before heading back to Fatima. Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Expect to arrive in Fatima after 7:00 pm. This optional tour involves walking on uneven cobblestone sidewalks.
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