FATHER PHILLIP JACKSON SEPTEMBER 19TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29TH 2014 2014 PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA The PortugueseWay of St. James Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Cathedral, Lamego Lisbon “Laura and I had a fantasc experience on our St. James pilgrimage trip to Spain with Bonnie. We stayed in spectacular hotels, ate wonderful food, and saw unforgeable sights. The Christ Church Pilgrimage team and Bonnie took care of the details that ensured an exceponal physical and spiritual experience that I encourage others to share this year.” Bishop Kirk and Laura Smith, Diocese of Arizona LED BY Cost - $3300 per person based on double occupancy $4250 per person single occupancy Package includes: • 9 nights accommodations – Daily breakfast, 6 lunches, 3 dinners • English speaking, professional guide on board (Maite Jimenez – our wonderful guide from our 2013 pilgrimage in Spain) • Full day cruise on the Douro River departing from Pinhão and drop off in Porto • Sightseeing in an air-conditioned coach • Entrance fees to monuments, museums & churches • Porterage at hotels, Pousada and Parador • All gratuities Does not include: • Airfare • Mandatory cancellation and medical insurance • Additional meals not mentioned above • Items and expenses of a personal nature A $500 per person non-refundable deposit is required to hold a reservation Final payment due on June 1, 2014 Call: Bonnie Waite 480-899-8006 – Email: [email protected]or Christ Church of the Ascension 602-840-8210
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FATHER PHILLIP JACKSON
SEPTEMBER 19TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29TH 2014
2014 PILGRIMAGE TO
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
The PortugueseWay ofSt. James
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Cathedral, Lamego Lisbon
“Laura and I had a fantastic experience on our St. James pilgrimage trip to Spain with Bonnie. We stayed in spectacular hotels, ate wonderful food, and saw unforgettable sights. The Christ Church Pilgrimage team and Bonnie took care of the details that ensured an exceptional physical and spiritual experience that I encourage others to share this year.” Bishop Kirk and Laura Smith, Diocese of Arizona
Sept 20 Arrive Lisbon, Portugal – 2 nights in a 4 star Sana Rex hotel
Sept 21 Lisbon – morning city tour, an afternoon tour of Sintra, Estoril and lunch in the coastal town of Cascais.
Sept 22 Leaving Lisbon, we begin visiting important milestones on the Portuguese Way of St. James. Drive to Obidos (the wedding gift town), continue to Batalha, a visit to the Monastery, and Fatima with a visit to the Basilica. Lunch in Fatima. Continue in the afternoon to Coimbra. Overnight in the charming hotel Astoria, 1 night.
Sept 23 Morning guided sightseeing of Coimbra including Baroque Library. Continue to Aveiro for lunch and a panoramic Estuary “Ria” Cruise. Afternoon continue to Porto. 2 nights in Porto. Hotel Infante de Sagres.
Sept 24 Morning tour of Porto including Vilanova da Gaia for Port winery visit and tasting. Afternoon free.
Sept 25 Depart toward the Douro River Valley by Amarante, stopping in Vila Real for a visit to the Cathedral and Palacio de Mateus, Lamego and a visit to the sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedios and lunch in Peso da Regua. Continue to Pinhao for our overnight stay at the Douro River Hotel & Spa.
Sept 26 Full day of sightseeing in the Douro River Valley with winery visits and river cruise. After the cruise that includes lunch, proceed to Guimaraes Overnight and dinner at the Pousada Santa Marinha.
Sept 27 Depart Guimaraes, via Barcelos, Braga, and Viana do Castelo, crossing the Spanish border in Tui and continue to Pontevedra for lunch and a guided walk through the city’s old quarter. After lunch, we contin-ue on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago via Padron to our historic des-tination, Santiago de Compostela. 2 nights at Parador dos Reis Catolicos in Santiago including dinner.
Sept 28 Morning guided tour of Santiago de Compostela and Mass in the Santiago Cathedral – reported by our 2013 pilgrims to be a life changing experience! Farewell dinner at the Parador dos Reis Catolicos.
Sept 29 Transfer to Santiago airport and fly home.
“The 20123 tour to Santiago De Compostela was well planned and executed. Staying in Paradores was a wonderful and unique experience. Our tour guide was delightful and gave us very interesting history lessons.” Jackie, Phoenix
“The 2013 Way of St. James was a once in a lifetime experience! It was a professionaly planned journey for all who were so fortunate to go.” Naomi & Ralph, Phoenix
“Our 2013 trip to Spain was a wonderful experience...beau-tiful towns, landscapes, amazing food and everything so well planned. The group was so enjoyable and fun. Can’t wait for the next trip.” Kathleen, Phoenix
Azulejos tiled buildings
Sintra
Sintra
Douro River Valley
“Please join me and share this trip of a lifetime!” Father Phillip Jackson
“Last years Spain trip was perfectly planned and executed from beginning to end! The accommodations and meals were wonderful, the scenery and stops varied and interesting...just like the group itself. Looking forward to the next pilgrimage adventure already!” Adele, Paradise Valley
