Marian Shrines Pilgrimage 10 days PAR LIX

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Created: 06.06.2013

Day 1 - DEPART USA - We depart our home airport to connect with our overnight flight with dinner arriving in Paris the next day. We enjoy in-flight movies, dinner and breakfast aloft. DAY 2 - LISBON/FATIMA - We arrive in ______ and transfer to our flight to Lisbon Airport, where we are met and given a short orientation tour of Lisbon before the drive to Fatima. If possible, we celebrate Mass at the Church of the famous Eucharistic Miracle at Santerem. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. In the evening, we join the International Rosary Procession. DAY 3 - 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. In the evening, we once again join the International Rosary Procession. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. DAY 4 ? FATIMA/VALLADOLID - This morning, following Mass at the Shrine, we depart Fatima. We travel through the Spanish countryside and arrive in the thriving city of Valladolid for dinner and overnight at our hotel. DAY 5 ? VALLADOLID/BURGOS/LOURDES ? This morning, following Mass in Valladolid, we depart for ancient Burgos, once the capital of Spain and the home of the famous El Cid. On arrival we visit the beautiful Gothic Cathedral, the third largest in Spain after Seville and Toledo. Following our visit we continue northeastward along the Basque coast and cross the border into France. In late afternoon, we arrive in Lourdes for dinner and overnight at our hotel. In the evening, we join the Torchlight Marian Procession. DAY 6 - LOURDES - This day is spent in devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes. We celebrate Mass at the Grotto, with a morning orientation visit to the Shrine and a walking tour of Lourdes, 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 afternoon is free for private devotions, Eucharistic Procession, the Blessing of the Sick or the legendary, healing waters of the miraculous Lourdes spring... Dinner and overnight at our hotel. In the evening, we can once again join the Torchlight Marian Procession. DAY 7 - LOURDES/PARIS ? Following Mass at the Shrine; we depart Lourdes for Pau, where we board a short flight to Paris. On arrival, 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. DAY 8 - 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 Cit?. 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. Day 9 - LISIEUX - Today we venture out of Paris to Lisieux, the home of St. Therese the Little Flower, where we celebrate Mass in the village convent. We also visit the Basilica dedicated to St. Therese. The Basilica is the objective for pilgrims from the world over who come to kneel in solemn prayer to St. Therese. Here we visit Les Buissonnets, where St. Therese lived as a child. Return to Paris for dinner and overnight. DAY 10 - RETURN - We transfer to the airport for our flight home with unforgettable memories to cherish always.