LISBON. FATIMA. SANTAREM. AVILA. ZARAGOZA.. LOURDES. PARIS. NEVERS. PARAY LE MONIAL.
TURIN. PISA. FLORENCE. ASSISI. ROME
CHAPLAIN: FR BONAVENTURE VALLES
DAY 1 : CEBU to LISBON.
We fly from Cebu via Dubai or Qatar to Lisbon. Sit back, relax and enjoy the flight.
DAY 2 : LISBON – FATIMA.
Welcome to the City of Navigators! Our tour will bring us to the highlights of Lisbon including The shore of Discoveries where many navigators sailed off and discovered the world like Magellan, Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus and others. Continue to Fatima. The rest of the day is free for personal devotion.
DAY 3 : FATIMA.
Visit the Chapel of Apparitions where our Blessed Mother appeared to the three children, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta in 1917. It is said that the Blessed Virgin continued visiting Lucia on her birthday until she died at the age of 97. We drive to Santarem to visit the Church of Eucharistic Miracle. Then we tour Valinjos and Aljustrel, the sleepy villages where the three children lived and where the Angel of Peace and the Blessed Mother appeared to them. Join the procession in the evening. During the day, free time for personal devotion.
DAY 4 : FATIMA – AVILA.
We drive to the medieval city of Avila for a guided tour in this medieval walled city where Sta. Teresa of Avila grew up and entered the religious life. Overnight.
DAY 5 : AVILA -ZARAGOZA – LOURDES.
Drive to Zaragoza to visit the Basilica of our Lady of the Pillar. It is said that while St. James was preaching in the Iberian peninsula, he was discouraged and was threatened by the moors. Our Blessed Mother appeared to him 2 times: first in Murcia and then in Zaragoza on a pillar, to give him support. St. James was strengthened. He continued his preaching and converted many non-believers. The Blessed Mother left the pillar as a symbol of her constant presence. St. James is the Santiago de Compostela that we know today. Free time for personal devotion until we join the candlelight procession.
DAY 6 : LOURDES.
We will experience the miraculous baths where many have been healed. Then we do a half-day guided tour visiting the house of St. Bernadette, her baptismal font and the prison cell where her family lived. We end our tour in the huge underground Basilica that can accommodate 100,000 people. At sundown, we join the solemn candlelight procession.
DAY 7 : PARIS / LOURDES.
In the morning we board the TGV fast train to Paris. Lourdes. We will be met at the Paris station. Visit Sacre Couer, the white church on top of the mountain in Montmarte dedicated to the Sacred heart of Jesus.
DAY 08 : PARIS.
We start with a mass at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal in Rue du Bac where we see the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure who was visited by the Blessed Virgin many times and the Blessed Mother gave her instructions for the devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Then we take a panoramic tour to view the famous landmarks such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre (outside view), Arc D’Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Invalides and many more. In the afternoon, we go up the Eiffel Tower (2nd level) followed cruise of the River Seine.
DAY 09 : PARIS – NEVERS – PARAY LE MONIAL.
We drive through the French villages to nevers and visit the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette n Nevers. Drive to paray Le Monial for the night
DAY 10 : PARAY LE MONIAL – TURIN.
Drive to the capital of the Piemonte region. Our tour includes Piazza Castello, Via roma, the Duomo and a visit to the shroud of Turin.
DAY 11 : TURIN – PISA -FLORENCDE.
We drive southward to Pisa to enjoy the view of the Leaning tower
DAY 12 : FLORENCE / ASSISI
Morning tour in the “city of renaissance art” to see the Cathedral, the Baptistry and the famous Bell Tower. Proceed to Assisi to visit the tomb of St. Francis and the incorrupt body of St. Clare- two great pillars of the Catholic faith. Jesus spoke to Francis through teh crucifix saying “build my church”. St. Francis transformed the church from its dark ages to one with evangelical meaning through his poverty, preaching and love. In 1224, Francis received the stigmata. We also pray at the Porziuncola, visit the cell where St. Francis died and pass through the thornless rose garden in the Church of Sta. Maria delle Angeli.
DAY 13 : ASSISI – ROME
Visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the Sta. Croce Church, Bambino de Aracoeli, Fontana de Trevi, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Time for shopping.
DAY 14 : ROME
We visit the Basilicas of St.. Peter, St. John Lateran, and Sta. Maria Maggiore. We also visit St. Alphonsus Church and Scala Sancta then view the Coloseum – site of gladiatorial combats and early Christian martyrdom, the Roman Forum. Free time for shopping.
DAY 15 : ROME-DUBAI or QATAR
Prepare for our flight back home. Our pilgrimage ends today but the fond and blessed memories will stay for many years.
DAY 16 : DUBAI or QATAR – CEBU
Arrive Cebu.
HOME SWEET HOME
INCLUDED
- Roundtrip airfare Cebu/Paris- Rome/Cebu
- Hotel accommodations based on twin sharing
- Breakfast and dinners
- Air-conditioned coach service
- Guided sightseeing
- English speaking professional guide
- Entrance fees
- Assistance at airport and train station upon arrival
- Porterage of 1 pc baggage in hotels, where available
- Pilgrimage kit and tour bag
- Pre-departure briefing
- Services of a tour escort
- With Chaplain
TERMS OF SERVICE
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION:
A deposit of $300.00 is required to confirm your reservation in the tour program. First come, first served basis:
- Deposit upon reservation
- 25% to be paid 60 days before departure
- 50% to be paid 45 days before departure
- Full payment on or one month before departure
- Notice of cancellation must be made in writing. The following cancellation fees apply:
- 70-46 days before departure – $ 500.00
45-31 days before departure – 50% of tour cost
- 30-16 days before departure – 75% of tour cost
15 days to date of departure – 100 % of tour cost
Visa Requirements:
- 1..Valid passport (at least 6 months from departure)
- Old passport/s, if any
- 3 pictures, passport size
- Latest Income Tax return
- Employment Certification or Business permit
- Bank certification with bankbook, TD certificate or Bank Statements of past 6 months
- Credit card statements for past 3 months
- NSO Birth Certificate
- NSO Marriage Certificate, if married
- For dependents: Affidavit of support
- For students: School certification of enrolment
