BLUE ARMY Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes & Paris 2016 Departures

Day 1: Depart USA  Depart U.S.A. aboard an overnight flight to Portugal. Meals will be served aboard flight Day 2: Fatima   Upon arrival in Lisbon, there will be a panoramic sightseeing tour of Portugal's capital city from the motorcoach, passing by the main avenues "downtown" with the Rossio and Comercio squares. Continue to the Amalfa, the oldest quarter of Lisbon, to visit the church of St. Anthony to celebrate Mass and visit the nearby cathedral. Proceed to the monument district of Belem to see the Belem Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Jeronimos Church. Continue to Fatima, one of the most famouse Marian Shrines in Europe. Later in the afternoon, visit some of the highlights of Fatima including the Capelenha (also known as the "Chapel of the Apparitions") as well as the Basilica, which contains, among other things, the tombs of two of the children of Fatim, Jacinta and Francisco, and Sr. Lucia. Enjoy the remainder of the evening free. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. Also, participate in the Candlelight Processions and Evening Rosary (in season). (D) Day 3: Fatima   In the morning, the group will visit the small village of Aljustrel, home of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, the three children who witnessed the Apparitions of the Blessed Mother starting in 1917. Then visit Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared in August of that year as well as the parish church where the children were baptized and where family members were buried in the cemetary. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Fatima on your own, shop for religious articles and other souvenirs, or spend time in private devotion. An optional video presentation on the history of Fatimawill be offered in the evening at the Consolata Fathers Center. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Fatima. Also, participate in the Candlight Procession and Evening Rosary (in season). (B,D) Day 4: Fatima / Burgos   Depart Fatima for Burgos. In Burgos enjoy an orientation tour of the city. The highlight will be a visit to the Basilica of Burgos, one of the largest and most beautiful basilicas in Europe. Dinner and overnight in Burgos. (B,D) Day 5: Burgos / Lourdes   Depart Burgos for Lourdes. Enjoy the scenic ride through the Pyrenees Mountains. Arrive in the late afternoon. Individuals may wish to take part in the evening Candlelight Procession (in season). Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B,D) Day 6: Lourdes   After breakfast, participate in a walking tour of Lourdes where the group will visit the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette. These include the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born, the "Cachot," formerly used as a jail where she lived at the time of the Apparitions; the Chapel where St. Bernadette received her First Holy Communion and the Parish Church containing the Baptismal Font where she was baptized. Once again, after dinner, please feel free to participate in the Candlelight Procession (in season). Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B,D) Day 7: Lourdes / Nevers   Depart Lourdes after breakfast for Nevers. Dinner and overnight in Nevers. (B,D) Day 8: Nevers / Paris    After breakfast you will view the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette and visit the site of the convent in which she spent her last days. Depart Nevers by deluxe motorcoach to Paris. Upon arrival visit the Rue du Bac for Mass in the Chapel where Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure. Here you will also view the incorrupt remains of St. Catherine and go around the corner to see the heart of St. Vincent de Paul. Dinner and overnight in Paris. (B,D) Day 9: Paris    After breakfast, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Paris seeing some of Paris' famous landmarks, including the Elysee Palace, residence of French Presidents, Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the Place de la Concorde. Balance of the day at leisure. Take time to shop and explore the "City of Lights" on your own. This evening there will be a traditional riverboat cruise on the Seine River enjoying a glimpse of this magnificent illuminated city. Dinner and overnight in Paris. (B,D) Day 10: Paris / USA  Depart for airport. Arrive U.S.A. same day. (B)   Included Highlights * Airfare: Roundtrip from Newark Airport. * Accommodations: 8 nights Superior Tourist Class Hotels (Three-Star Hotels) * Meals: 8 Breakfasts & 8 Dinners * Sightseeing: As listed in the Itinerary * Also Included: Daily Mass, Airport-hotel group transfers, hotel tips & taxes, baggage handling at the hotels (1 piece per person), Touring by Private Air-Conditioned Motorcoach, Services of a Professional Pilgrimage Tour Escort.   *Price is per person based on double occupancy. Price does not include Travel Insurance. Travel Insurance is available upon request. There are a limited number of single rooms available. 'Land Only Price' does NOT include airfare or airport-hotel transfers. Price is based on a minimum of 25 passengers.

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