Days of Devotion
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- ATTEND MASS in Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela and Fátima
- CITY TOUR in Barcelona, Carcassonne, Lourdes, Burgos, Santiago de Compostela and Lisbon
- VISIT La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Burgos Cathedral, St. James Cathedral in Santiago, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima and the Hieronymites Monastery in Lisbon
- VIEW the Plaça de Catalunya in Barcelona, the medieval city walls of Carcassonne, the Monument to Discoveries and the Belem Tower in Lisbon
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Give thanks to God in a city that embraces religious tolerance; a city that celebrates the Glory of God in some of the world's most inspiring churches. You'll have free time to explore Barcelona before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travel companions for a Welcome Reception and orientation of the city to kickstart your journey.
Spend the morning exploring Barcelona in the company of your 'Local Specialist'. We 'Dive Into Culture' for an opportunity to see the fairy-tale façades of La Sagrada Família, stepping through its intricately carved doors and into the creative genius of Gaudí's mind. ...
We journey north, across the Pyrenees and Cathar landscapes bound for the fortified city of Carcassonne. Join a 'Local Specialist' to explore this ancient town. We'll view the Cité, said to have inspired Walt Disney for his Castle of Sleeping Beauty, and see the double-ring of ramparts and 52 towers. Dinner is at our hotel this evening.
A leisurely start to our day sees us journey west to Lourdes, the global centre of the Marian pilgrimage. Embark on an orientation tour with your Travel Director for a taste of what you can look forward to tomorrow. As the sun sets, join your fellow pilgrims as we 'Di...
This morning, you'll have an opportunity to attend Sunday Mass. We then trace the story of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, who witnessed the Marian apparitions of the Immaculate Conception. A 'Local Specialist' will accompany you on a visit to St. Bernadette's Grotto, the shrine and her birthplace.
Our spiritual interlude with France at its end, we pass through the Basque Country and continue to Burgos, the historic capital of Castile. Meet your 'Local Specialist' for a sightseeing tour of its medieval centre, with the highlight being a visit to the UNESCO-liste...
Follow in the footsteps of Saint James, crossing the Spanish 'North' to Santiago de Compostela. Imagine the thousands of pilgrims who have embarked on this spiritual path for centuries as you journey west through the rolling countryside. On arrival, your Travel Direct...
Join a 'Local Specialist' this morning for a sightseeing tour which includes a visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Reputed to be the final resting place of the apostle James, this Romanesque medieval cathedral marks the end of the Camino de Santiago. Thi...
We leave Spain behind and journey south to Portugal, to the Catholic pilgrimage site of Fátima. Walk the path followed by millions of pilgrims to the shrine where three young shepherds famously saw the apparition of the Virgin Mary. Your orientation tour will give you an overview of this religious centre. This evening you'll join worshippers from all over the world at an evening Rosary.
We journey on the Fátima Tourist Train (tickets included) to the tiny village of Aljustrel, where the three shepherds once lived to see their humble home which stands to this day. Explore Fatima at your leisure or consider joining an Optional Experience to Nazaré and ...
A short journey this morning sees us arrive in Lisbon. You'll meet a 'Local Specialist' who will accompany us on a drive through the lush avenues of the Portuguese capital, past the black and white mosaic pavements, bound for Belém, a district on the River Tejo. You'l...
Say farewell to newfound friends after a memorable spiritual journey. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.
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