2024 TRAVEL DATES

MAY 13-MAY 30 via Emirates

ITINERARY | 18 DAYS TOUR:

DAY 1 MANILA (MEALS ON BOARD)

Depart from Manila

DAY 2 MANILA - ROME (MEALS ON BOARD/D)

Upon arrival in Rome, immigration clearances and collection of luggage, will meet and greet our

European Tour Manager. Afternoon guided city tour with an English-speaking guide hire – will

proceed to St. Paul Outside the Walls (for photo stops).

Entrance to San Paolo Fuori le Mura.

Sightseeing spots / photo stops:

• Trevi Fountain

• Spanish Steps

Free time on your own and we will have our dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to hotel for

check-in.

DAY 3 ROME (B/-/D)

Breakfast at the hotel and continue with our tour in Rome. We will have our Vatican Museum –

where we can see the Sistine Chapel. We continue to Santa Maria Maggiore, St. Peter’s Basilica,

San Giovanni in Laterano, and Scala Santa. After the tour, we will have our free time on our own

and proceed to dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 4 ROME - MONTE SANT'ANGELO - SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO (B/-/D)

Breakfast at hotel and checkout. From Rome we proceed to Monte Sant’Angelo. Short stop

without guide at Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo. Proceed to San Giovanni Rotondo to visit

Convento di Santa Maria delle Grazie and Chiesa di san Pio da Pietrelcina. After the tour will

proceed to the hotel for check-in and dinner at the hotel.

DAY 5 SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO - LANCIANO - ASSISI (B/-/D)

Breakfast at hotel and checkout.

We continue our journey to Lanciano – photo stop at Church of Santuario del Miracolo. After

the

visit, will drive to Assisi and will proceed to dinner at the hotel and check-in.

DAY 6 ASSISI - MONTECATINI TERME (B/-/D)

Breakfast at hotel and checkout. We continue to visit the Basilica di San Francesco, Chiesa di

Santa Chiara, and Santa Maria degli Angeli. Drive towards Florence and arrival at Montecatini

Terme.

DAY 7 MONTECATINI TERME - PISA - GENOA (B/-/D)

Breakfast at hotel and checkout. Depart to Pisa, and upon arriving we will have a trip to the

center by a little train, where we can admire the wonder at the UNESCO World Heritage Site -

the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Continue to Genoa. Brief sightseeing without a guide at Genoa

Cathedral. Dinner at a local restaurant and check-in at a hotel.

DAY 8 GENOA - AVIGNON (B/-/D)

Breakfast at the hotel in Genoa. Drive to Avignon and take the scenic route toward Avignon.

Pause in Aix-en-Provence for a relaxing break. Perhaps exploring the charming streets and

enjoying a coffee or light snack. When you arrive in Avignon, we'll take you to a local restaurant

for dinner before checking into the hotel, where you'll spend the night. In the evening, explore

Avignon's iconic landmarks for evening photos, including the Palais des Papes, Pont

Saint-Bénézet, and the charming streets of the Old Town.

DAY 9 AVIGNON - NEVERS (B/-/D)

We'll continue our drive to Nevers after breakfast and check out of the hotel. In Nevers, we'll

have a picture-stop tour of Couvent St. Gildard and also St. Bernadette Church. Following the

trip, we'll all meet for dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 10 NEVERS - PARIS (B/-/D)

After having breakfast at the hotel and completing the checkout process, we'll set off for Paris, a

journey spanning approximately 247 kilometers and expected to take about 4 hours. Upon our

arrival in Paris, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy some free time to explore the city at your

own pace. Later in the evening, we'll come together for a dinner outing at a local restaurant

before checking in at the hotel, where you'll stay for the night or a similar one.

DAY 11 PARIS (B/-/D)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and checkout. We'll embark on a full-day city tour in Paris, with

opportunities for sightseeing and photo stops at various iconic locations. These may include the

Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Place de la Concorde, Palais Vendome, Opera

House, and Notre Dame Cathedral.

NOTE: Please be aware that entrance fees are not included, and the visit to some sites is subject

to time availability.

You'll also have the chance to experience a delightful cruise along the River Seine with Bateaux

Mouches. After the tour, you'll have some free time to explore Paris at your leisure. In the

evening, we'll transfer you to a local restaurant for dinner.

DAY 12 PARIS - LOURDES (B/-/D)

After having breakfast at the hotel, we'll checkout and begin our journey to Lourdes using the

efficient TGV Train. We'll depart from Paris Montparnasse and arrive at Lourdes.

NOTE: Please be aware that entrance fees are not included.

Upon reaching Lourdes, the group will be met by a coach at the station, who will then transfer

everyone to the hotel.

Following the transfer, we'll proceed to the Sanctuaries Notre-Dame de Lourdes, where you'll

have the opportunity to capture stunning photographs.

DAY 13 LOURDES (B/-/D)

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will embark on a series of tours. Our itinerary includes

a photo stop and sightseeing to the Grotte de Massabielle, Musee De Bernadette, Basilique

Souterraine St.-Pie X, and Piscines du Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes.

You have the rest of the day to dedicate to your devotions.

*** CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION ON FOOT AT THE SANCTUARY ***

DAY 14 LOURDES - ZARAGOZA - MADRID (B/-/D)

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and then set out on your journey to Zaragoza. Upon

arriving in Zaragoza, you'll have the freedom to choose your lunch spot. Brief sightseeing

without a guide at Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar.

Transfer to Madrid. Upon reaching Madrid, you'll checkin at the hotel and enjoy dinner at the

hotel restaurant.

DAY 15 MADRID - AVILA - SALAMANCA (B/-/D)

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and checkout.

Next, we embark on a half-day city tour in Madrid, featuring photo stops at notable sites like

Ventas Bullring, Puerta de Sol, and Calle Gran Via. Additionally, we'll have the opportunity to

explore the Royal Palace with the aid of an audio guide.

NOTE: Please be aware that entrance fees are not included.

Following the tour, you'll have a late lunch, arranged on your own. Afterwards, we'll journey to

Avila for a brief stop before continuing to Salamanca.

DAY 16 SALAMANCA - FATIMA (B/-/D)

Breakfast at the hotel and checkout.

Will proceed to Fatima, and upon arrival in Fatima, will have our photo stop tour in Casa de

Lucia, Casa de Francisco & Jacinta Marto and Basilica. Another photo stops at Covo de Anjo and

Covo de Iria.

*** INTERNATIONAL ROSARY AND CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION AT THE SANCTUARY ***

Arrive in Fatima for dinner and overnight in the hotel.

DAY 17 FATIMA - LISBON - MANILA (B/MEALS ON BOARD)

Enjoy breakfast, and then we'll arrange transportation to the airport for your flight back to

Manila.

DAY 18 MANILA (MEALS ON BOARD)

Arrival in Manila.

Home sweet home!