October 19, Monday - DEPARTURE - MINNEAPOLIS-LISBON:

Depart Minneapolis for your overnight flights to Lisbon.

October 20 Tuesday - LISBON/FATIMA:

After arrival in Lisbon meet your tour guide, and enjoy an orientation drive through Lisbon before the drive to Fatima. If possible, we will celebrate Mass at the Church of the famous Eucharistic Miracle at Santerem. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

October 21, Wednesday - FATIMA:

Six times, from the May 13 to Oct 13, 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in the diocese of Leiria. A new church is under construction, however just as beautiful, an older church was constructed here in 1928, and millions of pilgrims visit each year. Fatima is  one of the most visited holy places for Catholics from around the world. The atmosphere of intense spirituality and the importance of Fatima have been attested to by the visits of two Popes: Paul VI and John Paul II. Touring Fatima, see the  Little Chapel of the Apparitions, Basilica, the site of Francesco and Jacinta's graves, the Hamlet of Aljustrel, where the children lived, and Valinhos, the site of Our Lady's appearance after the children's return from prison. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) culminating in the Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima. Join pilgrims from around the world in an evening candlelight procession.

October 22, Thursday - FATIMA/SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA:

Today we depart Fatima, passing by the ancient capital and university city of Coimbra, where Lucia, the  Fatima visionary was a cloistered nun. We continue northwards into Spain and on to Santiago de Compostela, one of the most famous shrines in the western world. This is the site of the ancient pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. James, one of the finest examples of architecture in all of Europe. As pilgrims, we have the opportunity to climb the stairs behind the high altar to visit the crypt where the relics of St. James are preserved, touch the central pillar (Portico de La Gloria), view the 'botafumeiro' and admire the wealth of medieval art inside the Cathedral, before visiting the cloister museum. Enjoy a stroll on own, though the beautiful Tradition holds that the Apostle James was cast ashore here preaching for seven years and being responsible for the conversion of Spain before returning to the Holy Land. On arrival  this afternoon, we check into our hotel for dinner and overnight. Enjoy some time on your own, walk the beautiful streets of Santiago de Compostela, the city of the apostle, full of historical buildings and other attractions.  Dinner and overnight.

October 23, Friday -  SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA:

After breakfast, we will enjoy this Old City with a walking tour. We will visit Cathedral of Santiago. This beautiful Cathedral was built between the 11th and 13th century. We will participate in the daily Pilgrim’s Mass. The portico is a masterwork of Romanesque art. We will be free this afternoon to explore this wonderful seaside city on our own. Dinner on your own this evening, in one of the many wonderful restaurants Santiago has to offer.

October 24, Saturday - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - SANTANDER:

Following Mass at the Cathedral of Santiago we return to our hotel for breakfast and then head east to Santander along one of the many “Routes of St. James”. While this is our longest coach day, the wonderful scenery of mountains and sea will awe us as our roads hug the northern Spanish seacoast. Lunch on our own will be taken along our route. Dinner and overnight.

October 25, Sunday - SANTANDER - LOURDES: 

We continue east along the Basque coast via San Sebastian and cross the border into France. In late afternoon we arrive in Lourdes for dinner before joining the Torchlight Pilgrim's Procession.

October 26, Monday - LOURDES:

Mass at the Grotto, enjoy a video presentation telling the story of Lourdes, and walk in the footsteps of St Bernadette. See Boly Mill where St Bernadette was born and the "Cachot," an abandoned prison where Bernadette's impoverished family. Join your prayers with those of pilgrims from around the world as you pray for the sick, drink water from the miraculous spring or submerge yourself in the healing baths. Experience Christ's love as you walk the life-sized Stations of the Cross overlooking the holy Grotto. Kneel in the chapel built on the very rock of the Grotto, in obedience to the request of the "Immaculate Conception."  Evenings are for Blessed Sacrament Procession before dinner. Your role in the universal church will have new meaning as you join the candlelight procession and group rosary.
 

October 27, Tuesday -  LOURDES/PARIS/LISIEUX:

This morning, we depart Lourdes for Paris by air. Upon arrival, we’ll be met and transferred to Lisieux for our evening of reflection and prayer. Lisieux, the home of St Therese whom Pope PiusX called “the greatest saint of modern times”.  Her extraordinary love for God and service to humanity comes alive as you visit the Basilica of Saint Therese, one of the biggest and most magnificent religious structures built in the 20^th century.  During our stay in Lisieux, Mass will be celebrated. We’ll stop at les Buissonets, St. Therese’s family home, there on display are relics, clothing, and personal objects belonging to the “little flower”. We’ll tour the ancient Cathedral of St Peter and the Carmelite Convent.  Our evening will be for reflection and prayer.  Dinner and overnight.

October 28, Wednesday -  LISIEUX/PARIS:

This morning after breakfast, we’ll depart for Paris.  Arrival Paris and check in to our hotel, with the balance of day at leisure.  Dinner and overnight in Paris.

October 29, Thursday -  PARIS:

This morning, following mass at the Miraculous medal Shrine of St. Catherine Labouret, we will tour the sites of Paris, including a visit to the most enduring symbol of the French capital, the Notre Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cité. While here, we will also make a stop at the Holy Chapel believed to hold relics, including nails and pieces of wood from the Cross of Calvary. As part of our tour, we will pass by the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and travel down the famous Champs-Elysees. We conclude our day with a visit to the Louvre, where those wishing to stay for an evening browse may do so seeing the Mona Lisa and Michelangelo's Pair of Slaves. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

October 30, Friday - PARIS - MINNEAPOLIS:

We transfer to the airport for our flight home with unforgettable memories to cherish always.

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