Day 1 New York, NY
Depart on your overnight flight to Rome. Dinner served aboard flight.
Day 2 Fatima
Early morning arrival in Lisbon. We are met by our Regina
Tours Escort who shows us to our deluxe motorcoach. Enjoy
a panoramic tour of Lisbon en route to Fatima. Later in the
afternoon, visit of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, including
the Basilica with the tombs of Jacinta and Francisco (recently
beatified) and the Chapel of the Apparitions (Capelinha).
Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
Day 3 Fatima
After breakfast we visit the hamlet of Aljustrel, home of the
three shepherd children to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary
appeared. Continue to Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared in
August 1917, after the children were released from prison.
Visit the parish church where the children were baptized and
the cemetery. The afternoon is at leisure. Before dinner we
enjoy a video presentation by the Consolata Fathers on the
history of Fatima. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
Day 4 Fatima
Today is a free day in Fatima. An optional excursion is
available to visit the spectacular monasteries of Batalha,
Alcobaca and the colorful fishing village of Nazare with free
time for lunch on our own. Return to Fatima with the balance
of the day at leisure. After dinner we can participate in the
Rosary and Candlelight Procession (if available). Dinner and
overnight in Fatima.
Day 5 Burgos
We depart Fatima after breakfast and enjoy the beautiful
scenery of the Portuguese countryside, crossing the border to
Spain. Enjoy an orientation tour of Burgos upon arrival. A
highlight of the tour is a visit to the Basilica of Burgos, one of
the three largest and most beautiful basilicas in Spain. Dinner
and overnight in Burgos.
Day 6 Lourdes
We depart Burgos after breakfast, enjoying the scenic ride
through the Pyrenees Mountains en route to Lourdes. We
arrive in the afternoon and visit the Shrine of Lourdes.
Individuals may wish to take part in an evening Candlelight
Procession, if available. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
Day 7 Lourdes
After breakfast, participate in a walking tour of Lourdes,
which highlights the places associated with the life of St.
Bernadette. These include the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette
was born; the Locale Mill, residence of her parents; the
?Cachot?, formerly used as a jail, where she lived at the time
of the Apparitions; and the Parish Church containing the
Baptismal Font where she was baptized. After dinner, feel
free to participate in the Candlelight Procession, if available.
Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
Day 8 Zaragoza
After breakfast we depart Lourdes for Zaragoza. Upon arrival
in Zaragoza, we visit one of the world?s largest Marian
Shrines, Our Lady of the Pillar. The pillar, given to St. James by
Our Lady, gives off an extraordinary fragrance. We have time
this afternoon for independent exploration. Dinner and
overnight in Zaragoza.
Day 9 Madrid
Depart Zaragoza for Madrid after breakfast. After checking
into our hotel the we enjoy an orientation tour of the
beautiful capital city of Spain. From the motorcoach we view
the Prado, the Royal Palace and other important sites. Dinner
and overnight in Madrid.
Day 10 Madrid
Depart for Madrid?s airport after breakfast for our flight
home.