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Pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes with Barcelona
Travel to two of the world's most revered pilgrimage centers and experience the wonderful cultures and beauty of Portugal, France, and Spain. Stay two nights in Fatima and spend time reflecting and exploring the famous basilica and the tombs of Francisco and Jacinta. Travel to Aljustrel, where the children lived, and Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared after the children's return from prison. During a two-night stay in Burgos, visit its magnificent cathedral, a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes and a two-night stay there. Visit the Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette. End your tour in vibrant Barcelona.
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Call (770) 888-7231 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18874225 | Collette | Offer valid through 12/31/2024 | | Day | Destination | Description | Day 1 | Fatima | Travel overnight to Portugal, one of Europe's most hospitable countries. Here, you can enjoy a superb climate, historic sites, and beautiful scenery. | Day 2 | Fatima | Your tour begins in Fatima, Portugal's world-famous religious center. | Day 3 | Fatima | You may celebrate Mass* before traveling to the original town of Fatima and the parish church where the children Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia were baptized. Continue to Aljustrel, where the children lived, and view the site of the fifth apparition in Valinhos. Later, return to Fatima** to enjoy free time for personal worship and to explore the basilica and its grounds. You may want to join an optional experience to the centuries old capital of Lisbon. | Day 4 | Fatima | Attend a morning Mass* before traveling east to Burgos, known as the cradle of the Castile region. Situated on the Pilgrims Road, Burgos stands on the banks of the Rio Arlanzon with the slender, elegant spires of its famous cathedral rising into the sky. Mass* is available this evening. | Day 5 | Burgos | Join a local expert on a walking tour of Burgos' medieval town center. Spend time at Burgos Cathedral, a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral, the third largest in Spain, offers such masterpieces as the filigree work in the spires of the towers, the starry dome, the choir, the sarcophagi, and the golden staircase. Next, visit a monastery and learn about monastic life and architecture. Mass* is available this evening. | Day 6 | Burgos | Today, travel northeast through the Pyrenees mountains to Lourdes. This is where the Virgin Mary appeared in the Grotto of Massabielle to the poor shepherd girl Bernadette a total of 18 times between February 11 and July 16, 1858. Since then, this little market town has been a world-renowned pilgrimage site. Tonight you may wish to partake in a candlelight procession.** | Day 7 | Lourdes | After morning Mass,* enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, visiting the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette: the "Boly Mill" (the site of her birthplace), the "Cachot" (the former prison where she and her family lived), and the parish church housing the saint's baptismal font. Later, enjoy some time at leisure to explore the town's rich historical and natural heritage. Become immersed in the atmosphere of the time of the apparitions and revel in the spirit of brotherhood that is still present today. | Day 8 | Lourdes | Celebrate Mass* before crossing back into Spain on your way to Barcelona, one of Europe's most fascinating cities. | Day 9 | Barcelona | Get to know Barcelona with a panoramic tour showcasing the Columbus Monument and Parc de Montjuic and end the morning among the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter. Spend this afternoon at leisure exploring the city further or choose an optional excursion to the quaint mountain village of Montserrat. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a dinner celebrating the end of a memorable tour. | Day 10 | Barcelona | Return home eager to share vivid memories of a beautiful land with an old, rich, and diverse cultural heritage. |
| | Hotel de Fatima - Fatima, Portugal | Abba Hotel - Burgos, Spain | Mercure Imperial Hotel - Lourdes, France | Occidental 1929 Hotel - Barcelona, Spain |
| * NOTE: Tour prices are land only rates based on per person, double occupancy. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. Government taxes and fees are additional. Land rates are guaranteed at time of deposit. Certain taxes and fees are to be paid upon exiting the country in local currencies. Airfare is additional and is available through Collette Vacations.
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