Pilgrimage to Mexico
Spiritual Director: Msgr. Ronald Jameson
November 7 - 12, 2018
RJ110718
Your trip includes
- Round Trip Airfare from
- Airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Centrally located Five Star hotel: (or similar)
- ~ 5 nights: Nov 7 - 12: Executive Room - Galeria Plaza, Mexico City
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Breakfast daily at your hotel
- Lunch daily at local restaurants (except on day of arrival/departure)
- Dinner daily at local restaurants
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Assistance of a professional local Christian guide(s)
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Mass daily & Spiritual activities
- Free Wi-Fi at Hotel
- Headsets
- Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
Not included
- Meals not mentioned, tips to your guide & driver.
Itinerary
Wed, Nov 07: Depart for Mexico City
Make your way to your local airport where you will board your flight(s) to Mexico City. Upon arrival, collect your luggage in the baggage claim area, and continue to the Arrivals Hall where you will be greeted by a tour guide and/or driver. Transfer to your hotel. Enjoy dinner either at Los Canarios at Hotel Marquis Reforma or J&G Grill at Hotel St. Regis. Overnight in Mexico City.
Thu, Nov 08: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and San Juan Teotihuacan
Visit the Church of Santiago Tlatelolco. Then visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, the old Church, the Chapels, seeing the roses of the Tepeyac and shopping for religious articles. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica (total time of visit max 4 hrs). Visit Teotihuacan, then return to the hotel for a rest and group dinner at a local Mexican restaurant in the evening.
Fri, Nov 09: Mexico City
Your day will begin with breakfast, followed by Mass at the Holy Family Church, where you will view the tomb of Fr. Miguel Agustin Pro, the Jesuit martyr. In a time of great religious persecutions, Fr. Pro was exiled from Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. However, he returned to Mexico and was aided by a secret ministry who helped him hide from authorities. During his time in Mexico, he assisted many individuals in their spiritual, as well as temporal, needs. Although he helped many, he was eventually arrested and killed by authorities. While at this Church, you may pray to this great martyr who remained filled with the joy of serving Our Lord even in the midst of very difficult times. We will also visit the small but very inspiring Museum dedicated in honor of Father Pro. Time for a prayer and a special blessing. After this visit, you will tour the oldest and largest Cathedral in all of Latin America, the Metropolitan Cathedral. Throughout your time in the Cathedral, you will be overwhelmed by the stunning paintings, altar pieces, and statues. Your tour continues with a transfer to the National Palace. This extraordinary palace has been a building of the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire's rule. During this visit we will be able to view amazing murals painted by Diego Rivera. Continue our day with a visit to the Plaza of Santo Domingo. This plaza contains two Holy places that are architecturally exquisite: the Church of Santo Domingo, the first Church built by the Dominicans in 1576; and the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary, the first Rosary Shrine in Mexico. You also visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Covadonga, the headquarters of the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. This Shrine is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Asturias (Spain). Return to your hotel to enjoy a delicious dinner and rest before the next day of activities.
Sat, Nov 10: Mass in the morning. Drive to Chapultepec
Today we will visit our choice of one or two museums- Museum of Anthropology, Museo del Tiempo, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Frida Kahlo, or Museum Dolores Olmedo. Lunch and visit of Coyoacan with free time. Return for dinner and overnight.
Sun, Nov 11: Church of Tulpetlac - Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe & Coyoacan
After breakfast, transfer to the Church of the 5th apparition, where the Blessed Virgin Maria de Guadalupe appeared to Juan Bernardino, Juan Diego's uncle. Here we can find a well of healing water from which locals drink, followed by a return visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to attend Mass, and bid farewell to Mary the Mother of God. Continue on to Coyoacan. Upon arrival enjoy lunch, followed with a visit of the pretty plaza and suburbs of Coyoacan with its Church of St. John the Baptist. This Church was originally constructed as a Dominican Monastery, but then changed to a Franciscan Monastery, where we will view the stunning architecture of seven Chapels, as well as an altar piece that dates back to the seventeenth century. Free time to stroll around and make sure to taste the famous ice cream of Coyoacan, where during the weekend locals queue up to enjoy a delicious ice cream. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Mon, Nov 12: Return Home
This morning, transfer to the airport for your return flight(s) home. You will say farewell to friends and a pilgrimage that will last in your memory for years to come.
Why buy "With Airfare" from 206 Tours
- 1000’s of flights are being cancelled. 206 Tours will assist getting you to your destination.
- Your transfer will be waiting for you upon arrival, even if your flights are rescheduled.
- In the event your tour is not operating we will refund you all your money back or provide a full credit
- Your seats will be assigned according to your request (most online fares do not include seat assignment appox. $300)
- If you need to travel few days prior or stay few days later, make a stop-over, we will arrange it for you.
If you do not buy Airfare from 206 Tours
- With many flight cancellations and overbookings, we feel that you should know:
If your flight is cancelled - 206 Tours will not be able to assist you. - In order to guarantee your arrival and departure transfer, we need your detailed flight arrival / departure by 45 days prior, Any changes within 45 -3 days prior, additional transfer cost may apply.
- For changes in arrival / departure within 3 days of departure, we will not be able to rebook your transfer and you will need to make your own way to / from hotel or airport at your own cost
- Often times low online fares, do not include seat assignments ($300 approx.). It will be a challenge to get a good seat assigned at the airport.
- If you book your own airfare, travel insurance provided by 206 Tours will not reimburse expenses caused by your flight changes.