T44 - 14 DAYS SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN AND FRANCE
Sunday, September 14 – Saturday, September 27, 2008 • SAN FRANCISCO/SAN FRANCISCO – $3,499.00
Plus airport taxes $330 (Subj. to changes up to March 30, 2008) and tips
Insurance optional $271 • Single Room Supplement $545
Chaplain/Spiritual Director: Fr. Joe Galang • Tour Host: Helen Songco
I T I N E R A R Y
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
— Scheduled transatlantic flights on Air France
— Transfers and sightseeing in air conditioned motor coach
— Services of a professional tour director/guides
— Accommodation in first and superior tourist class hotels with private facilities
— Breakfast and dinner daily
— All entrance fees, local taxes and baggage handling
— Daily Holy Mass (private when accompanied by a priest)
NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, items of personal nature, Insurance, and gratuities to guide and driver. Single room supplement $545 |
DEPOSIT AND BOOKING
A deposit of $350 plus $271 insurance (optional) payable to Adriatic Pilgrimages is required per person at the time of booking, but not later than May 15, 2008. Balance is due on or before July 15, 2008. Any booking after July 15, 2008 is subject to availability and additional charge will apply. No credit cards. |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All prices quoted in this flyer are based on airfares, land rates and exchange rates in effect January 2007 and on group rates of 32 passengers or more. All prices are subject to change without notice prior to departure due to major currency fluctuations, fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances.
Please complete the booking form with full names as they appear on passports, and mail it to us with your deposit of $350 per person plus insurance $271 (optional). Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith. Balance is due 90 days before departure date.
Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith.
Balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
If you cancel, the following cancellation charges per person will apply:
* 120 days or more before departure $25 pp;
* 119-91 days before departure $250 pp;
* 90-61 days prior to departure date $500pp;
* 60-46 days prior to departure date $750pp;
* 45-31 days prior to departure date $1,500 pp;
* 30-1 day prior to departure date or no show – No Refund.
* Pilgrims are responsible for ensuring that their passports are in order and for securing any Visas Necessary. |
Sunday, September 14, 2008
DEPART SAN FRANCISCO
Our journey begins as we depart USA on our Air France AF83 at 3:30pm to Lisbon via Paris.
Monday, September 15, 2008
LISBON/FATIMA
Arrive Paris at 11:00am and connect with AF1624 departing at 12:45pm, arriving Lisbon at 2:15pm. After checking through immigration, please proceed to the exit door and meet your tour escort for a panoramic tour of Lisbon including the Basilica of St. Anthony, St. Jeronimo’s Monastery and Belem Tower. Continue to Santarem, one of the oldest cities in the world and home to one of the oldest Eucharistic miracles. Arrive Fatima late in the evening.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
FATIMA
We spend two days in and around Fatima. In the Cova da Iria, we visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica with the tombs of Francisco and Jacinta and Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In Aljustrel and Valinhos, we see the two homes of the little shepherds, Stations of the Cross, site of the first and third visit of the “Angel of Peace”, site of our Lady’s fourth apparition. We stop at the Parish Church and the cemetery where Francisco and Jacinta were once buried. After dinner at our hotel, join pilgrims from around the world in the nightly rosary and candlelight procession.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
FATIMA/NAZARE/ALCOBACA
Today we visit the beautiful town of Nazare and later to Alcobaca to see the Monastery and the Real Abadia de Santa Maria de Alcobaca. Return to Fatima for an afternoon at leisure. Thursday, September 18, 2008
FATIMA/COIMBRA/SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Depart Fatima and drive towards Spain. We stop in Coimbra for a short visit of the convent and church overlooking the city. Then to Santiago de Compostela that was the most popular pilgrimage destination outside of Rome and Jerusalem during the middle ages.
Friday, September 19, 2008
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
We will spend the day in Santiago in religious activities at the Cathedral, where the relics of St. James, the Apostle, are enshrined in the crypt located below the high altar. Attend the pilgrim’s mass and participate in religious activities.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA/MADRID
This morning, we will continue our drive in Spain and drive towards the capital, Madrid. The rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
MADRID/PRADO MUSEUM
Our day in Madrid will take us on a panoramic tour of the city that includes Calle de San Bernardo, Plaza de Espana with its monument to Don Quijote, Calle Princesa, the Ciudad Universitaria, Casa de Camp; the Royal Palace, Calle Major and the Prado Museum.
Monday, September 22, 2008
MADRID/TOLEDO/MADRID
Today we drive to Toledo, located on the Tajo River and visit its famous fortress the Alcazar, the synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca, the Plaza de Zocodover, the Museum of Santa Cruz and enjoy walking in the old city and shopping for gold and silver works.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
MADRID/ZARAGOZA/BARCELONA
Drive to Zaragoza and visit the Shrine of Our Lady of the Pillar, the second most popular pilgrimage site in Spain. Visit the magnificent altar in the Basilica, built on the site where the Blessed Virgin appeared to the Apostle James. We see the Chapel of the Virgin marble statue and numerous chapels and artworks inside the Basilica. Continue to Barcelona for a panoramic tour of the city with its elegant tree-lined Ramblas and Plaza de Catalunya, historic buildings and the Church of the Holy Family. Continue to Montserrat.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
MONTSERRAT/LOURDES
This morning we visit Montserrat and the sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat to visit the Monastery and see the statue of Our Lady and the cave where tradition says that the statue was found. Then we drive towards France and on to Lourdes. After dinner, join pilgrims from around the world in the nightly candle light and rosary procession.
Thursday, September 25, Friday, September 26, 2008
LOURDES
During our stay in Lourdes, we will visit the historic and spiritual sites associated with Bernadette, the visionary child of Lourdes. We begin at the Grotto of the Apparitions, and then continue on a guided walking tour visiting the Basilica of St. Pius X, Boly Mill, Soubirous family home, the Basilica of the Rosary, Miraculous Spring and the healing baths. After dinner join pilgrims from around the world in the nightly rosary and candlelight procession.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
TOULOUSE/PARIS/SAN FRANCISCO
Transfer to Toulouse Airport to take our Air France flights to San Francisco via Paris. Arrive San Francisco at 12:30pm.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice |
