Fatima – Aljustrel – Valinhos – Nazare – Alcobaca MonasteryCathedral of Burgos – Lourdes – Grotto of Massabielle – Holy HillCarcassone – Barcelona – La Sagrada Familia
9 Days – 14 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners
Day 1: 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: Fatima, Portugal – Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Fatima, Portugal's world-famous religious center. (D) Day 3: Fatima
Join the local parishioners in celebrating Mass before exploring the Basilica to see the Tombs of Francisco and Jacinta and its grounds. Travel to Aljustrel, where the children lived, and the Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared after the children's return from prison. This afternoon, travel to one of the most picturesque spots in all of Portugal, the coastal village of Nazare. Witness the architectural splendor of the massive Alcobaca Monastery. This evening enjoy time for devotion and worship. (B, D) Day 4: Fatima – Burgos, Spain
Attend an early morning Mass before traveling east to Burgos, known as the cradle of the Castile region. The town stands on the banks of the Rio Arlazon with the slender, elegant spires of its famous cathedral rising into the sky. Upon arrival, visit the Cathedral of Burgos, the third largest church in Spain. (B, D) Day 5: Burgos – Lourdes, France
Mass is available before you travel northeast through the Pyrenees 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 to July 16, 1858. This little market town has been a pilgrimage site of world renowned ever since. Tonight you may wish to partake in a candlelight procession. (B, D) Day 6: Lourdes
After morning Mass enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, visiting the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette: the Holy Hill, the local mill, the parish church and the "Cachot", the chapel where we received Holy Communion. Later, at leisure, explore the town's rich historical and natural heritage and be submerged in the atmosphere that reigned during the apparitions and the spirit of brotherhood that is still present today. (CB, L, D) Day 7: Lourdes – Carcassone – Barcelona, Spain
Celebrate Mass before traveling through southern France's Pyrenees Mountains to Carcassone. Enjoy some leisure time to explore this beautiful, historic town and its medieval atmosphere. Later, cross back into Spain and travel to fascinating Barcelona, one of Europe's most popular
Day 8: Barcelona
Get an in-depth look at Barcelona with a tour that showcases Las Ramblas Boulevard, Columbus Monument, Parc Montjuic, Mila House and Parc Guell. Your tour concludes with a visit to Antonio Gaudi's masterpiece, "La Sagrada Familia." The afternoon is at leisure for independent exploration or you may join an optional excursion to the quaint mountain village of Montserrat. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a dinner celebrating the end of a memorable tour. (B, D) Day 9: Barcelona – Tour Ends (B) Your itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1 Overnight Flight
- Day 2, 3 Hotel de Fatima, Fatima, Portugal
- Day 4 Hotel Tryp Fernan Gonzalez, Burgos, Spain
- Day 5, 6 Hotel D'Espagne, Hotel Beau Site, or Hotel Mediterranee, Lourdes, France
- Day 7, 8 Hotel Colon, Barcelona, Spain
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