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Pilgrimage #6 - Europe - 17 days |
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MADRID Arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel for accommodation. Overnight in hotel. |
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MADRID Breakfast. Today we visit all the highlights of Madrid, capital of Spain, including the Gran Via, Plaza de España, the Viaduct, Plaza Mayor, the Bull Ring, Independence and Cibeles Squares, the University, and the Paseo de la Castellana. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in hotel. |
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MADRID / LISBON (Kms.627) Breakfast. On board our motorcoach we will travel up to the capital of Portugal. Arrival in Lisbon and accommodation in hotel. |
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LISBON / FATIMA (Kms.128) Breakfast. In the morning, panoramic city tour including among others Barrio de Alfama, Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery. Depart for Fatima where in 1917, Our Lady appeared 6 times to three children (Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco). Arrival and accommodation in hotel. Time at leisure for religious activities within the Sanctuary. In the evening, we can participate in the Candlelight Procession.
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FATIMA / COIMBRA / SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (Kms.430) After breakfast, leave for Coimbra to visit the Church of St. Anthony and the famous University. Continue to Santiago de Compostela, one of the most important religious destination in Spain. Arrival and accommodation. |
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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA / BILBAO (Kms.590) Breakfast. Panoramic city tour passing through Obradoiro Square, where we found the Colegio San Jerónimo, the Rajoy Palace, the Gelmirez Palace, el Parador de Los Reyes Católicos and the Cathedral, which every day receives numerous pilgrims coming from the famous "Camino de Santiago" pilgrimages. Afterwards, on to Bilbao for accommodation and overnight at hotel. |
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BILBAO / LOURDES (Kms.305) After breakfast, we continue our journey to Lourdes. Arrival and accommodation. Possibility to participate in the evening "Candlelight Procession". |
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LOURDES Breakfast. Day dedicated to the visit of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes: the Basilica, the Crypt, the Apparition Grotto, the healing baths, the Esplanade, the family home of Bernadette Soubirous "the Boly Mill", where at the ground floor it is possible to see the room where Bernadette was born. In the evening, we can take part in the Candlelight Procession again. |
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LOURDES / PARIS (TGV) Breakfast. Transfer to the railway station to take our high speed train (TGV) to Paris. Arrival and transfer to the hotel for accommodation. The remainder of the day is yours for resting or personal activities. |
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PARIS Breakfast. Today full-day city tour with local guide to visit the Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elisées, the Triumph Arch, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Opera, etc. Overnight in hotel. |
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PARIS / EINSIEDELN / LUCERNE (Kms.695) Breakfast and depart for Switzerland. Stop in Einsiedeln to visit the Benedictine Sanctuary dedicated to the Black Madonna, before arriving in Lucerne for accommodation in hotel. |
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LUCERNE / PADUA (Kms.470) Breakfast. In the morning, short panoramic city tour of Lucerne, including the Town Hall, Stag Square, the Church of the Jesuits, the Cathedral of St. Leger, the Wine Market, etc. On to Padua. Accommodation in hotel. |
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PADUA / VENICE / PADUA (Kms.88) Breakfast. Visit the center of Padua and the Basilica of St. Anthony, which contains the mortal remains of the Saint. Then on to Venice for a half-day panoramic city tour of St.Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs etc. Return to Padua for overnight. |
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PADUA / ASSISI (Kms.366) Breakfast. On to Assisi. Upon arrival, depart on a half day city tour of this marvellous medieval town including the Basilica of Santa Maria and the Basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare. Accommodation and overnight in hotel. |
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ASSISI / ROME (Kms.187) Breakfast. Transfer to Rome, where we will enjoy a half day guided city tour which will show us the major Basilicas in Rome (the Basilica of St. Mary Major and St. John in Lateran plus the Holy Stairs). Accommodation in hotel. |
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ROME After breakfast enjoy a full-day guided city tour of Ancient and Modern Rome: visit St. Peter's Basilica, St Peter's Square and the Vatican Museums (with Sistine Chapel), the Forum, the Coliseum, and the principal Roman Squares. Return to the hotel for overnight. |
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ROME / DEPARTURE Breakfast. According to your flight departure time, transfer to the Airport. |
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