Travel to two of the world's most revered pilgrimage centers and experience the wonderful cultures and beauty of Portugal, France, and Spain. Stay a leisurely 2 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 2-night stay in Burgos, visit the magnificent Cathedral, a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes and a 2-night stay there. Visit the moving Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette. End in vibrant Barcelona, and view Antonio Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece La Sagrada Familia, also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
8 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 6 dinners
Itinerary
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Travel overnight to Portugal, one of Europe's most hospitable countries. Here, you can enjoy a superb climate, historic sites and beautiful scenery.
Enjoy regional wine with every included dinner.
Hotel de Fatima, Fatima or Hotel Estrela de Fatima, Fatima
Dinner
Included
Your tour begins in Fatima, Portugal's world-famous religious center. Today dinner will be included.
View the site of the fifth apparition in Valinhos.
Hotel de Fatima, Fatima or Hotel Estrela de Fatima, Fatima
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
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 on 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. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
*Mass is subject to availability and may not be offered in English. **In Fatima and Lourdes, there is a candlelight procession every night at 9:00 p.m. and a procession for the sick every day at 3:00 p.m. (available from Easter through the end of October).
Abba Hotel, Burgos or Silken Gran Teatro Hotel, Burgos
Breakfast
Included
Attend a morning Mass* before travelling east to Burgos, known as the cradle of the Castile region. Situated on the Pilgrim's 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. Today breakfast will be included.
*Mass is subject to availability and may not be offered in English.
Spend time at the magnificent Cathedral of Burgos.
Abba Hotel, Burgos or Silken Gran Teatro Hotel, Burgos
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Join a local expert on a walking tour of Burgos' beautiful medieval town center. Spend time at the Cathedral of Burgos, a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The cathedral, the third largest church 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 living monastery where we will learn about monastic life and admire monastic architecture. Mass* is available this evening. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
*Mass is subject to availability and may not be offered in English.
Connect with your faith on a candlelight procession in Lourdes.
Mercure Imperial Hotel, Lourdes
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
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, for 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.** Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
**In Fatima and Lourdes, there is a candlelight procession every night at 9:00 p.m. and a procession for the sick every day at 3:00 p.m. (available from Easter through the end of October).
Mercure Imperial Hotel, Lourdes
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Included
After morning Mass,* enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, visiting the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette: the "Boly Mill" (site of the birthplace of St. Bernadette), the "Cachot," and the parish church housing the baptismal font of St. Bernadette. Later, enjoy some time at leisure to explore the town's rich historical and natural heritage. Become immersed in the atmosphere that reigned during the apparitions and revel in the spirit of brotherhood that is still present today. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
*Mass is subject to availability and may not be offered in English.
Occidental 1929 Hotel, Barcelona
Breakfast
Included
Celebrate Mass* before crossing back into Spain on your way to Barcelona, one of Europe's most fascinating cities. Today breakfast will be included.
*Mass is subject to availability and may not be offered in English.
Visit Gaudi's masterpiece "La Sagrada Familia" and celebrate Mass.
Occidental 1929 Hotel, Barcelona
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Celebrate Mass* at the crypt of La Sagrada Familia, followed by a visit to the elaborate, expansive basilica. Once completed, Gaudi's masterpiece will have 18 towers: 12 dedicated to the apostles, four to the evangelists, one to Jesus and another to Mary. Later, get to know more of the city's treasures, including views of Antoni Gaudi's Mila House (UNESCO), the Columbus Monument and Parc de Montjuic. 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. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
*Mass is subject to availability and may not be offered in English.
Breakfast
Included
Return home eager to share vivid memories of a spectacularly beautiful land with an old, rich and diverse cultural heritage. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for June 2024 - May 2025 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on July 14, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $300.
International airfare is additional.
Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability. Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable, are included..
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