Boursiquot Marian Shrines Pilgrimage 10 days

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Created: 16.02.2017

Saturday, October 6 - Day 1 - DEPART USA - We depart Orlando to connect with our overnight flight with dinner arriving in Paris the next day. We enjoy in-flight movies, dinner and breakfast aloft. Sunday, October 7 - Lady of Rosary - DAY 2 - PARIS ??? This morning, we arrive in Paris where we are met and enjoy and orientation tour of the city passing by the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and travel down the famous Champs-Elysees.  Later, we continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight.  The balance of the day is at leisure. Monday, October 8 - DAY 3 - PARIS -This morning following Mass at the Miraculous Medal Shrine of St. Catherine Laboure, we tour the sites of Paris, including a visit to the most enduring symbol of the French capital, the Notre Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cité. While here, we also make a stop at the Holy Chapel believed to hold relics, including nails and pieces of wood from the Cross of Calvary.  This afternoon, will be free for shopping, personal adventure or optional excursions.  We will have the opportunity to enjoy the culinary delights of Paris as dinner will be on our own. Tuesday, October 9 - Day 4 - VERSAILLES - This morning, we will drive on the Western Motorway to Versailles and visit the Palace, which was the official residence of three Kings of France including Louis XVI who, with Marie-Antoinette, lived there during the first days of the Revolution in 1789.  We will also tour the Gardens there before returning to Paris. This afternoon is yours for shopping, personal adventure or additional sightseeing. We will be free to enjoy the culinary delights of Paris tonight as dinner is on our own. Wednesday, October 10 - DAY 5 ??? LOURDES ??? Early this morning, we transfer to the airport to board out short flight to Lourdes.  On arrival, we will enjoy an orientation visit to the Shrine of Lourdes, we experience a walking tour visiting Boly Mill, where St. Bernadette was born, the Cachot, formerly used as a jail, where she lived during the apparitions, and the parish church.  This balance of the day is free for private devotions, the Blessing of the Sick or the legendary, healing waters of the miraculous Lourdes spring.  Following dinner at the hotel, we can participate in this evening's candlelight procession.  DEPENDING ON ARRIVAL TIME, WE CONCELEBRATE MASS AT THE GROTTO OR HAVE A PRIVATE MASS IN ONE OF THE CHAPELS. Thursday, October 11 - DAY 6 ??? LOURDES/ BURGOS/VALLADOLID This morning, following Mass in Lourdes, we continue northeastward along the Basque coast and cross the border into Spain. We arrive in ancient Burgos, once the capital of Spain and the home of the famous El Cid.  We visit the beautiful Gothic Cathedral, the third largest in Spain after Seville and Toledo. Following our visit late afternoon, we continue to nearby Valladolid for dinner and overnight. Friday, October 12 - DAY 7 ??? VALLADOLID/ FATIMA - This morning, following Mass in a local parish church, we depart for Fatima.  We travel through the Spanish countryside and arrive in Fatima (or nearby) for dinner and overnight. Saturday, October 13 - DAY 8 - FATIMA - This full day is devoted to visiting the Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima and the birthplaces of Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia to whom the Virgin appeared for the first time on May 13th, 1917. We begin with the English speaking concelebrated Mass at the Chapel of the Apparition. In the evening, we join the Rosary and candlelight procession. Sunday, October 14 - DAY 9 ??? FATIMA/ SANTAREM/ LISBON ??? This morning, we depart Fatima for Lisbon.  On route, we celebrate Mass at Santerem the site of a famous Eucharistic Miracle. In Lisbon, we are given a short orientation tour of Lisbon including the Church of St. Anthony. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. Monday, October 15 - Teresa of Avila - DAY 10 - RETURN - We transfer to the airport for our flight home with unforgettable memories to cherish always.