St. Rose of Lima presents…
Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain & France October 15 – 24, 2019
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Parish Pilgrimage
Coordinator
Annette Cecil (213) 703-7831
Pilgrimage Leader Fr. John Moloney
10 Days ● 16 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 7 Dinners
Per Person Rates*: Double $3,839 Single $4,389; Triple $3,809 Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Los Angeles Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $315 per person, Gratuities for the Tour Manger, Motor Coach Driver and Local Guides
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* All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change
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Collette Experiences
Spend time at the magnificent Cathedral of Burgos.
Culinary Inclusions
Enjoy sumptuous food and wine set amongst an Art Nouveau background reminiscent of the jazz and Hemingway-era of Paris.
Must-See Inclusions
Ponder history at Normandy's Memorial Peace Museum and Omaha Beach Cemetery.
Highlights: Fatima, Santarem, Aljustrel, Valinhos, Batalha Monastery, Cathedral of Burgos, Lourdes, Bayeux, D-Day Landing Sites, Normandy, Omaha Beach, Basilica of Saint Thérèse, Notre Dame, Paris
Day 1: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Overnight Flight Travel overnight to Portugal, one of Europe’s most hospitable countries. Here, you can enjoy a superb climate, historic sites and beautiful scenery.
Day 2: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Fatima, Portugal - Tour Begins Your tour begins in Fatima, Portugal’s world-famous religious center. Celebrate Mass* at Santarem for the Eucharist Miracle this afternoon before gathering for a welcome dinner this evening. (D)
Day 3: Thursday, October 17, 2019 Fatima - Aljustrel - Batalha - Fatima Celebrate Mass* before traveling to the original town of Fatima and the parish church where
the children Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia were baptized. Continue on to Aljustrel, where the children lived, and view the site of the fifth apparition in Valinhos. Visit the Batalha Monastery, an impressive Dominican convent. Later, return to Fatima** to enjoy free time for personal worship and to explore the basilica and its grounds. (B, D)
Day 4: Friday, October 18, 2019 Fatima - Alba de Tormes, Spain - Burgos Attend a morning Mass* before your journey to Alba de Tormes and visit Madres Carmelitas Descalzas, "Carmelite Monastery." Travel east to Burgos, known as the cradle of the Castile region. Situated on the Pilgrim’s Road, Burgos stands on the banks of the Rio Arlanzon with
the slender, elegant spires of its famous cathedral rising into the sky. (B, D)
Day 5: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Burgos - Loyola - Lourdes, France Today, spend time at the Cathedral of Burgos, a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The cathedral, the third largest church 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. Continue to Loyola and visit the Sanctuary of Loyola before traveling 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, for 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)
Day 6: Sunday, October 20, 2019 Lourdes After morning Mass,* enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, visiting the places associated with the life of St.
Bernadette: the “Boly Mill" (site of the birthplace of St. Bernadette), the "Cachot," and the parish church housing the baptismal font of St. Bernadette. Later, enjoy some time at leisure to explore the town's rich historical and natural heritage. Become immersed in the atmosphere that reigned during the apparitions and revel in the spirit of brotherhood that is still present today. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Monday, October 21, 2019 Lourdes - Orly - Caen Fly*** to Orly where you'll board a motor coach and set off for the Normandy coast. During WWII, the largest invasion in history took place here. See the remains of the artificial Mulberry port built near Arromanche-les-Bains - where the allies resupplied their lines during the liberation of France - before making your way to the hotel. (B)
Day 8: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Caen - Bayeux - D-Day Landing Sites - Caen Travel back in history when you stand before the impressive Bayeux Tapestry (UNESCO), a 230-foot embroidered cloth depicting the events leading up to the Norman
conquest of England. After, visit the Omaha Beach Cemetery and stop by the Normandy American Cemetery Visitor Center. See the stars and stripes raised over the graves of the valiant soldiers who gave their lives in the Battle of Normandy. Then, walk through Pointe du Hoc Ranger Memorial and see where the 2nd Ranger Battalion scaled 100-foot cliffs on D-Day to seize the fortified enemy position. Next, make your way to Sainte Mère Eglise, the heart of the American Airborne operations on D-Day, and visit its parachute-shaped Airborne Museum. You will also visit the landing beaches of Utah and Juno. (B, D)
Day 9: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Caen - Liseaux - Paris Today celebrate Mass* at the the Basilica of Saint Thérèse before traveling to the “City of Light”. Upon arrival join a guide on a splendid panoramic coach tour who will take you to some of Paris’ most iconic sights, Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Margaret Mary
Alacoque, Saint Catherine Laboure, Sacred Heart, Saint Chapelle and the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral. Tonight, enjoy sumptuous food and wine set amongst an Art Nouveau background reminiscent of the jazz and Hemingway-era of Paris as you gather to say “Au revoir”. (B, D)
Day 10: Thursday, October 24, 2019 Paris - Tour Ends Set out for home with many magnificent memories. (B)
Itinerary at a glance Day 1 Overnight Flight
Days 2, 3 Hotel de Fatima, Fatima
Day 4 NH Collection Palacio de Burgos , Burgos
Days 5, 6 Hotel Alba Lourdes , Lourdes
Days 7, 8 Mercure Caen City Center-Port de Plaisance, Caen
Day 9 Le Meridien Etoile, Paris
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Please Note: IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity from date of return home. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
**In Fatima & Lourdes, there is a candlelight procession every night at 9:00 p.m. and a procession for the sick every day at 3:00 p.m. (available from Easter through the end of October).
Breakfasts in Lourdes are Continental.
Gratuities for the Tour Manager, motor coach driver, and local guides are not included.
*Mass is subject to availability and may not be offered in English. Mass date and times are subject to change. Once a deposit has been made, masses will be confirmed.
This tour requires above average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk long distances without assistance, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
Our air passengers will arrive into Lisbon, Portugal airport. All of our transfers will depart from Lisbon airport for Fatima. Travel time from Lisbon to Fatima is approximately 90 minutes.
Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.
***The internal flights are not included in the land cost of your tour. These flights need to be arranged and purchased separately if you arrange your own air. Internal flights are included with the air portion of your tour if you purchase air through us.
Due to tour scheduling, arrival flights should arrive prior to 2:00 p.m.
Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.
A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of April 09, 2019 are based upon availability. Final payment due by August 16, 2019. Deposits are refundable up until April 16, 2019.
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TRAVEL DATE: 10/15/2019 TERRITORY: W6 Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain & France RES#: 923082
For Reservations Contact: Annette Cecil (213) 703-7831 email: [email protected] St. Rose of Lima , 1305 Royal Ave, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-3330
A deposit of $500 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of April 09, 2019 are based upon availability. Final payment due by August 16, 2019. Deposits are refundable up until April 16, 2019.
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