Name: Marian Sanctuaries (Fatima, Zaragoza, Monserrat, Lourdes, Paris)
Start: 2024-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Lisbon, Portugal

St. Anthony of Padua Parish

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Aug 1 - 18, 2024

Group size: 35 - 40

Marian Sanctuaries (Fatima, Zaragoza, Monserrat, Lourdes, Paris)

Lisbon, Portugal

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St. Anthony of Padua Parish

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Aug 1 - 18, 2024

Group size: 35 - 40

This tour will take you across three countries (Portugal, Spain and France), three languages, two-three climate zones... and the six most popular Marian Shrines!.

Each year, millions of travelers from all around the world embark on a pilgrimage to these holy sites. Here, you have the singular experience of witnessing where our Virgin Mother gloriously appeared and where Saints were canonized and entombed.

Join us on our next visit to the sites of Our Lady's apparitions and immerse yourself in all the wonders these cities have to offer.

Places that we will visit:

Fatima - is a world famous Marian shrine located in Portugal, it saw the beginning of apparitions to Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia in 1917. Our Lady’s appearance was preceded by an angel, who appeared to the three children a number of times in 1916.

Lisbon - Saint Anthony of Padua Church

Avila - a city renowned for its well preserved medieval defensive walls surrounding its old town. Then, visit to the Basilica of Saint Teresa. Saint Teresa of Ávila is one of the most important and influential mystics in the history of Christianity.

Madrid - Basilica of the Conception, Church of St. Jerónimo

Zaragoza - The Pilar Church (also known as the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar) is the center of pilgrimages to Our Lady of Pilar.

Monserrat - The mountain Montserrat with the Benedictine Monastery Santa Maria de Montserrat is located about 45 km northwest of Barcelona.

Barcelona - Basilica of Holy Family

Lourdes - located in southwestern France, is the most visited pilgrimage site in the Christian world. It welcomes over 6 million pilgrims each year to venerate the site of the Marian apparitions to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. Most of these visits take place between April and October.

Neveres - Chapel of the Convent of Saint-Gildard where the incorrupt body of Saint Bernadette is located, to whom the Virgin appeared in Lourdes and Saint Bernadette Museum)

Paris - Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Montmartre, Tour Eiffel. Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, Louvre Museum.

A journey to three "wells of spiritual healing", is a journey to places where the Divine touched the Earth!

Have a blessed pilgrimage to Virgin Mary!

1. The deposit is non-refundable ($1,500). The deposit is for the purchase of the tickets and in the event of a cancellation by the traveler, it is understood that no airline will return the money used to purchase them.

2. There will be no refund if the traveler cancels 60 days or less before the departure date. This exempts any medical emergency or death of a family member.

3. The traveler must be responsible for requesting the required visas according to the country of origin of their passport and the country where they will be traveling.

SPIRITUAL ACCOMPANIMENT OF A PRIEST DURING THE WHOLE PILGRIMAGE.

Cash, check or credit card (online)

Payments can be made with a deposit to the following bank account or using the system of this website.

Bank Name: Berkshire Bank
Beneficary Name: St. Anthony of Padua Parish
Account Number: 654338313

St. Anthony of Padua Parish
56 Saint Anthony St.
Chicopee, MA 01013

Flight
Round-trip flights (BOS-LIS, CDG-BOS)
Coach
Travel by coach with air conditioning
Hotel
Accommodation in *** / **** hotels
Meals
Meals according to the program - breakfasts and dinners
Guide
Tour-guide care over the entire pilgrimage route
Entrances
Entrances, guides and others
Guide system
Tour guide system
Tips
Tips for local staff, licensed tour guide, local guides and drivers
Holy Mass
Daily Mass with the catholic priest in our group
Insurance
Travel Medical Insurance
Checked Bag
1 Checked Bag (23 kg) and 1 Carry-on (8 kg)
Complementaries
Travel T-Shirt and Travel Bag

From USA

After making the first payment ($1,500) you will receive a receipt electronically and you can pay online. After December 25, 2023 it is not refundable.

$5,600

Deposit: $1,500

From Mexico

Despues de hacer primer pago ($1,500) recibiras un recibo electronicamente y puedes pagar online. Despues de 25 de diciembre 2023 no es reembolsables.

$5,600

Deposit: $1,500

From Peru

Despues de hacer primer pago ($1,500) recibiras un recibo electronicamente y puedes pagar online. Despues de 25 de diciembre 2023 no es reembolsables.

$5,600

Deposit: $1,500

From Puerto Rico

Despues de hacer primer pago ($1,500) recibiras un recibo electronicamente y puedes pagar online. Despues de 25 de diciembre 2023 no es reembolsables.

$5,600

Deposit: $1,500

From Europe

After making the first payment ($1,500) you will receive a receipt electronically and you can pay online. After December 25, 2023 it is not refundable.

$4,400

Deposit: $1,500

Single Occupancy (Have Your Own Room)

$800

Transport to Airport from Chicopee, MA

$150

Transport to Boston Logan International Airport from Chicopee, MA (Round-trip)

Airplane ticket refund

$350

If you cancel your trip for emergency, aerolinia returns money from your ticket. This payment has to be together with the trip reservation.

Airplane ticket of your city

$350

Plane ticket from your hometown to connect our flight from Boston, MA to Europe (outside of Massachusetts)

Day 1
Day 1
DEPARTURE
Your journey begins today as you depart on your international flight to Lisbon. Meals and drinks will be served aloft.

Date Airline/Flight # Departure City/Time Arrival City/ Time

August 1 AirCanada #AC8699 Boston/3:45 pm Lisbon/11:10 am

Flight itinerary subject to change without notice.
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Day 2
Day 2
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Arrive to Lisbon Airport (11:10 a.m.) and be greeted by our Tours representative. You will then be escorted to your bus where your driver will bring you to your first hotel, in Lisbon, rest and dinner.
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Day 3
Day 3
LISBON
Breakfast. Transfer for sightseeing of Lisbon - the capital of Portugal, is a charming coastal city known for its historic architecture, vibrant culture, and stunning views of the Tagus River.

Visiting: Hieronymites Monastery (from the outside), which is a symbol of Portuguese culture and national identity, the Monument of the Discoveries, and the Belem Tower.

Next - sightseeing of Lisbon – Rossio Square, the Triumphal Arch, Holy Mass at the Church of St. Anthony.

Dinner. Overnight in Lisbon.
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Day 4
Day 4
LISBON
Breakfast. Free Day in Lisbon. Dinner. Overnight in Lisbon
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Day 5
Day 5
FATIMA
Breakfast. Transfer to Fatima. Holy Mass at the Chapel of Apparitions. Visiting: Chapel of Apparitions - the heart of this sanctuary, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary with the tombs of Sister Lucia and the blessed Francisco and Jacinta, Basilica of the Holy Trinity. Walk to the AJUSTREL. Then, participation in the Way of the Cross. Return to the Sanctuary. Dinner. Evening procession at 9:30 p.m..
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Day 6
Day 6
FATIMA - AVILA - MADRID
Breakfast. Holy Mass and then transfer Sightseeing of ÁVILA - a city renowned for its well preserved medieval defensive walls surrounding its old town. Then, visit to the Basilica of Saint Teresa. Saint Teresa of Ávila is one of the most important and influential mystics in the history of Christianity Transfer for dinner and overnight.
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Day 7
Day 7
MADRID
Breakfast. All-day sightseeing of MADRID - the capital and largest city in Spain. Visiting: Plaza de España with the monument of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, Puerta Del Sol - the square where the point marking the exact center of Spain, Church of St. Isidore - the patron of the city, Basilica of St. Francis and the Royal Palace. Transfer to hotel dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 8
Day 8
MADRID
Breakfast, FREE DAY IN MADRID. Dinner. Overnight.
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Day 9
Day 9
ZARAGOZA - BARCELONA
Breakfast. Transfer for sightseeing in SARAGOSSA.

Sightseeing: Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar - one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Spain and one of the largest Baroque churches in the world. Visiting: Plaza del Pilar - the main square of the city, and the Aljafería Palace. Next –walking Puenta de Piedra Bridge, from where a beautiful view of the Ebro River. Transfer to BARCELONA. Accommodation, overnight stay, and dinner.
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Day 10
Day 10
BARCELONA
Breakfast. Sightseeing in BARCELONA. We will see the Sagrada Família – the most famous building in Barcelona and one of Antoni Gaudí's most renowned works. This unfinished basilica is a true masterpiece of architecture. Next, we will visit Park Güell, another work by Gaudí – a beautiful garden with modernist architectural elements. The last thing will be a walk along the famous promenade – La Rambla. The avenue stretches from Plaça de Catalunya (Catalonia Square) to the Columbus Monument and the port. Transfer to the hotel, dinner. Overnight stay.
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Day 11
Day 11
BARCELONA
Breakfast. FREE DAY IN BARCELONA. Dinner. Overnight.
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Day 12
Day 12
MONSERRAT
Breakfast. Then, transfer to MONTSERRAT. Montserrat is a mountain and monastery in Catalonia. Visit to the monastery, which was founded in the 9th century and is the home of a Benedictine order. It houses a historic church where the revered figure of the Virgin of Montserrat, known as "La Moreneta" or "the Black Madonna," is kept. This figure is the object of pilgrimages and worship, with prayers and devotions held in the church. After the visit, transfer for lunch-dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 13
Day 13
LOURDES
Breakfast. Holy Mass. Visiting the Sanctuary in LOURDES. It is the largest in France and one of the biggest Marian pilgrimage on the world. Walking around the Sanctuary: visiting the Grotto of Massabielle, the Rosary Basilica, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, and St. Pius X. Next - participation in the Way of the Cross. Visiting places related to St. Bernadette Soubirous. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
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Day 14
Day 14
LOURDES - NEVERS
Holy Mass in LOURDES. Breakfast. Transfer to NEVERS. Short visit in Chapel of the Convent of Saint-Gildard, Saint Bernadette Museum, (it time check-in), dinner. Overnight stay.
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Day 15
Day 15
NEVERES - PARIS
Breakfast. Transfer to PARIS known for its unique allure and history, presents a diverse collection of sightseeing treasures. City tour - The Eiffel Tower, an emblem of Parisian elegance, stands tall against the sky, symbolizing France's rich history and architectural prowess. Dinner. Overnight stay
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Day 16
Day 16
PARIS
Breakfast. Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Montmartre, Louvre Museum (entrance paid additionally). Dinner. Overnight stay.
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Day 17
Day 17
PARIS
Breakfast. Shrine of the Miraculous Medal (Holy Mass). Free time. Dinner. Overnight stay.
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Day 18
Day 18
PARIS - BOSTON (RETURN TO HOME)
Today our Tours representative will drive you to the Paris airport so you can catch your flight home safely with unforgettable memories to last a lifetime.

Breakfast box. Transfer to airport. 9.20AM - departure from PARIS to USA.

Date Airline/Flight # Departure City/Time Arrival City/ Time

August 18 AirCanada #AC875 Paris/9:20 am Boston/5:33 pm
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