PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN, ANDORRA & FRANCE

Itinerary

Apr 28 Day 1 Depart Toronto to Lisbon.

Apr 29 Day 2 Upon arrival in Lisbon, transfer to our hotel in Fatima. En route stop in Santarem, the site of Eucharistic Miracle in February 1247. Celebrate Mass at Church of St. Stephen. Dinner in Fatima, procession with candles and overnight.

Apr 30 Day 3 Full day in Fatima, famous for the apparitions of our Lady of the Rosary to three shepherd children: Lucia dos Santos and her two cousins. After morning Mass we are going to visit the Apparition Chapel, the Basilica that contains the tombs of St. Francisco, St. Jacinta and sister Lucia. Later we visit the village of Aljustrel and the houses where the children used to live. We stop in Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared on August 19, 1917. We also stop at the places where the Angel of Peace appeared to the little shepherds in 1916, to prepare them for the future apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Some free time in the afternoon for individual activities and prayers. After dinner, procession with candles and overnight.

May 1 Day 4 After breakfast, we transfer to Avila. Upon arrival, we visit the beautiful medieval wall, Las Murallas de Ávila, Avila Cathedral, as well as the Monastery of the Incarnation, founded in 1478 and known as one of the most important places in the life of Saint Teresa as it was in this Carmelite Convent where the Saint took her vows and lived for 27 years. Mass at church of St. Teresa. Dinner and overnight in Avila.

May 2 Day 5 After breakfast, we transfer to Madrid. The sightseeing tour in Madrid takes us to Plaza Espana, Puerta del Sol, Cibeles Fountain, Gran Via, Royal Palace. Visit Madrid Cathedral. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Valencia.

May 3 Day 6 After breakfast, we visit Saint Mary’s Cathedral, where we see the Holy Chalice Chapel hosting what is believed to be the Holy Grail, the chalice used during the Last Supper. Mass. Then transfer to monastery of Montserrat, famous for the “Black Madonna”. Mass in the monastery. Dinner and overnight in Barcelona.

May 4 Day 7 After breakfast, we visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica, one of the most famous landmarks in Barcelona, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudi. Mass. Also, we visit the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, where we see the crucifix of the Holy Christ of Lepanto and Santa Eulalia’s Crypt. Dinner and overnight in Andorra.

May 5 Day 8 This morning, we visit Our Lady of Meritxell church in Andorra, which is the patron saint of Andorra. Then, guided tour to Andorra la Vella, the capital city of Andorra and the largest city, view Sant Esteve church, built in 11th century. In the afternoon, we transfer to Lourdes. Dinner and procession with candles and overnight in Lourdes.

May 6 Day 9 After breakfast, we visit the Grotto of Massabielle, the two Basilicas and participate in the Way of the Cross. Time for baths and visit to the “Cachot” where Bernadette lived with her family in great poverty at the time of apparitions. After dinner procession with candles and overnight in Lourdes.

May 7 Day 10 After breakfast, travel to Toulouse for a visit to the Romanesque Basilica of St. Sernin and the Church of Les Jacobins, where we will visit the tomb of St. Thomas Aquinas, a Doctor of the Church. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Clermont-Ferrand area.

May 8 Day 11 After breakfast, we transfer to Paray-le-Monia for a visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Then we transfer to Nevers, view the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette at the Convent of St. Gildard, miraculously preserved since her death in 1879. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Orléans area.

May 9 Day 12 After breakfast, we transfer to Lisieux. We visit the site of St. therese’s family home, Les Buissonets, the Carmelite Convent Chapel where St. Therese and her parents are entombed. Mass at the Basilica of St. Therese. After lunch, we visit the Lisieux Cathedral. Continue to Paris. Upon arrival in Paris, a panoramic tour of Paris including famous landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees and Notre Dame Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

May 10 Day 13 Full day in Paris. We start with the visit to Miraculous Medal Church, where Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830 and gave her instructions to have the Miraculous Medal made. Celebrate Mass in the Chapel, and venerate the incorrupt body of St. Catherine, as well as the heart of St. Vincent de Paul. From there you will visit the nearby chapel of the Vincentian Fathers to view the incorrupt body of St. Vincent de Paul, the saint who inspired thousands of charities and volunteers. After lunch visit to Sacre Coeur Church and some free time in Montmartre, the charming village famous for many artist that lived there in XIX century. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

May 11 Day 14 After breakfast, transfer to airport for our flight home.

TOUR COST $5,290.00 INCLUDES:
– Air transportation
– Hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy
– 2 meals daily breakfast and dinner.
– All sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary with English speaking guides
– All tips in restaurants and hotels.
– All taxes and tips

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:
– Single supplement $1200.00
– Meals not specified, insurance, documentation.
– Drinks at dinners

HOW TO BOOK:
A non refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.

BALANCE OF PAYMENT
Balance due is payable 105 days prior to departure
For late bookings /within 105 days/ full payment is due immediately.

CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise QS Travel & Tours immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
105 days before departure ………………………………………….$300.00 per person
Between 105 and 60 days before departure …………………… 40% of the total cost
Between 60 and 45 days before departure ……………………. 60% of the total cost
45 days or less ………………………………………… 100% of the total cost

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IF QS TRAVEL & TOURS CHANGES YOUR BOOKING:
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UNUSED SERVICES:
No refund or adjustment can be made for any portion of holiday not used.

GOOD VALUE AND EXPECTATIONS:
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FLIGHT CONNECTIONS:
In the event of a change in our flight times, with or without notice, we cannot accept responsibility for any special connecting fares which you might purchase and which cannot be changed without penalty.

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BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
One piece of luggage of 23kg per person plus a carry-on-bag /weighting not more than 5 kg/

FLIGHT TIMES
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