T42 - ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN AND FRANCE
Sunday, September 20 – Thursday, October 1, 2009 • BOSTON/BOSTON - $2,495.00
Plus $410.00 estimated airlines taxes • Insurance (optional) $185.00
Chaplain/Spiritual Director: Fr. Angel Matos • Tour Host: Fanny Escobar
I T I N E R A R Y
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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR
— Scheduled transatlantic flights
— Transfers and sightseeing in air conditioned motor coach
— Services of a professional tour director/guides
— Accommodation in first and superior tourist class hotels with private facilities
— Breakfast and dinner daily
— All entrance fees, local taxes and baggage handling
— Daily Holy Mass (private when accompanied by a priest)
NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, items of personal nature, Insurance, and gratuities to guide and driver. Single room supplement $499
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DEPOSIT AND BOOKING
A deposit of $350 plus $185 insurance (Optional) is required at the time of booking but not later than April 20, 2009. Balance is due on or before June 20, 2009.Any booking after January 21, 2009 is subject to availability plus additional charge will apply.
Rates shown reflects discount for payment made by check.
You may make your final payment with your credit card but 4% additional processing fee will apply.
Please note: The airlines are now adding fuel surcharges to their taxes.
Additional fuel surcharges are subject to change up to 25 days prior to departure date.
Non USA citizens must obtain visa before their departure.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All prices quoted in this flyer are based on airfares, land rates and exchange rates in effect November 2008 and on group rates of 32 passengers or more. All prices are subject to change without notice prior to departure due to major currency fluctuations, fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances.
Please complete the booking form with full names as they appear on passports, and mail it to us with your deposit of $350.00 plus $271 (optional) Insurance. Receipt of your deposit shall act as your agreement to the terms and conditions herewith. Balance is due 90 days before departure date. If you cancel, the following cancellation charges will apply:
* 120 days prior to departure $25 pp;
* 119-91 days before departure $250 pp;
* 90-61 days prior to departure date $1,000 pp;
* 60-31 days prior to departure date $1,500 pp;
* 30-1 day prior to departure date or no show – No Refund
* Pilgrims are responsible for ensuring that their passports are in order and for securing any Visas Necessary.
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
DEPART BOSTON
Our Spiritual Journey begins as we depart Boston on Air France flight #321 at 9:05pm.
Monday, September 21, 2009
PARIS/LISBON/FATIMA
Arrive Paris airport at 11:50am and connect with AF1624 departing at 1:05pm, arriving Lisbon at 2:35pm. After checking through immigration, please proceed to the exit door and meet your tour escort for a panoramic tour of Lisbon including the Basilica of St. Anthony, St. Jeronimo’s Monastery and Belem Tower. Continue to Santarem, one of the oldest cities in the world and home to one of the oldest Eucharistic miracles. Arrive Fatima late in the afternoon.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
FATIMA
We spend two days in and around Fatima. In the Cova da Iria, we visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica with the tombs of Francisco and Jacinta and Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In Aljustrel and Valinhos, we see the two homes of the little shepherds, Stations of the Cross, site of the first and third visit of the “Angel of Peace”, site of our Lady’s fourth apparition. We stop at the Parish Church and the cemetery where Francisco and Jacinta were once buried. After dinner at our hotel, join pilgrims from around the world in the nightly rosary and candlelight procession.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
FATIMA/COIMBRA/SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Depart Fatima and drive towards Spain. If time permits, we stop in Coimbra for a short visit. Arrive Santiago de Compostela late in the afternoon. Santiago de Compostela was the most popular pilgrimage destination outside of Rome and Jerusalem during the Middle Ages.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
We will spend the day in Santiago de Compostela in religious activities in and around the Cathedral, where the relics of St. James, the Apostle, are enshrined in the crypt located below the high altar. Attend the pilgrim’s mass and participate in the services. Time to browse around the city.
Friday, September 25, 2009
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA/SALAMANCA
This morning we drive towards Salamanca. Visit the old Roman style Cathedral with its altar of 53 scenes from the life of Christ and the new Gothic style Cathedral. Enjoy a leisurely walk and shopping at the Plaza Mayor, one of the most beautiful in Spain.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
SALAMANCA/AVILA
Drive to Avila, a city enclosed by high walls, which date from the middle ages. We walk the narrow streets of the city as we trace the life of St. Theresa of Avila. Visit the Monastery of Incarnation, St. Theresa’s cell and see the relics of St. Theresa and St. John of the Cross.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
AVILA/LOURDES
Continue our drive along the northern coast towards France. Arrive Lourdes, one of the greatest pilgrimage sites in the world today, where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette. After dinner, join pilgrims in the nightly rosary and candlelight procession.
Monday, September 28, 2009
LOURDES
During our stay in Lourdes, we will visit the historic and spiritual sites associated with Bernadette, the visionary child of Lourdes. We begin at the Grotto of the Apparitions, and then continue on a guided walking tour visiting the Basilica of St. Pius X, Boly Mill, Soubirous family home, the Basilica of the Rosary, Miraculous Spring and the healing baths. After dinner join pilgrims from around the world in the nightly rosary and candlelight procession.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
LOURDES/PARIS/NEVERS
Transfer to the train station to take our TGV train to Paris. Arrive Paris and take our motor coach and drive to Nevers to see the places associated with St. Bernadette. On the St. Gildard convent grounds lies the chapel containing the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette. See the Museum and historical documents, Bernadette’s clothing and the convent grounds with the path St. Bernadette walked, the Statue of Our Lady of Waters, Bernadette’s favorite statue and replica of Lourdes Grotto.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
NEVERS/PARIS
Today, we depart Nevers and drive towards Paris. Arrive Paris and enjoy the rest of the day through a panoramic tour of the “City of Lights” focusing on the Cathedral of Notre Dame, St. Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel at Rue du Bac, Arc de Triomphe and stop at the Eiffel Tower for pictures.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
PARIS/BOSTON
Transfer to Paris Airport to take our Air France flight #332 departing at 1:40pm, arriving Boston at 3:05pm
Itinerary is subject to change without notice
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