Pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament presents…

Pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes Discovery with Barcelona September 15 – 24, 2024

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Day 1: Sunday, September 15, 2024 Overnight Flight Travel overnight to Portugal, one of Europe’s most hospitable countries.

Here, you can enjoy a superb climate, historic sites and beautiful scenery.

Day 2: Monday, September 16, 2024 Fatima, Portugal - Tour Begins Your tour begins in Fatima, Portugal’s world-famous religious center. (D) Day 3: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Fatima - Aljustrel - Fatima You may celebrate Mass* before traveling to the original town of Fatima and the parish church where the children Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia were baptized. Continue on to Aljustrel, where the children lived, and view the site of the fifth apparition in Valinhos. Later, return to Fatima** to enjoy free time for personal worship and to explore the basilica and its grounds. (B, D) Day 4: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Fatima - Burgos, Spain Attend a morning Mass* before travelling east to Burgos, known as the cradle of the Castile region. Situated on the Pilgrim’s Road, Burgos stands on the banks of the Rio Arlanzon with the slender, elegant spires of its famous cathedral rising into the sky. Mass* is available this evening. (B)

10 Days ● 15 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners HIGHLIGHTS… Fatima, Aljustrel, Valinhos, Cathedral of Burgos, Lourdes, Grotto of Massabielle, Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1 Overnight Flight Days 2, 3 Hotel Estrela de Fatima , Fatima Days 4, 5 Silken Gran Teatro, Burgos Days 6, 7 Hotel Mercure Imperial Lourdes , Lourdes Days 8, 9 Occidental 1929 Hotel, Barcelona On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Day 5: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Burgos Join a local expert on a walking tour of Burgos’ beautiful medieval town center. Spend time at the Cathedral of Burgos, a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The cathedral, the third largest church in Spain, offers such masterpieces as the filigree work in the spires of the towers; the starry dome; the choir; the sarcophagi and the golden staircase. Next, visit a living monastery where we will learn about monastic life and admire monastic architecture. Mass* is available this evening. (B, D) Day 6: Friday, September 20, 2024 Burgos - Lourdes, France Today, travel northeast through the Pyrenees Mountains to Lourdes.

This is where the Virgin Mary appeared in the Grotto of Massabielle to the poor shepherd girl, Bernadette, for a total of 18 times between February 11 and July 16, 1858. Since then, this little market town has been a world-renowned pilgrimage site. Tonight you may wish to partake in a candlelight procession.** (B, D) Day 7: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Lourdes After morning Mass,* enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, visiting the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette: the “Boly Mill" (site of the birthplace of St. Bernadette), the "Cachot," and the parish church housing the baptismal font of St. Bernadette. Later, enjoy some time at leisure to explore the town's rich historical and natural heritage. Become immersed in the atmosphere that reigned during the apparitions and revel in the spirit of brotherhood that is still present today. (B, L, D) Day 8: Sunday, September 22, 2024 Lourdes - Barcelona, Spain Celebrate Mass* before crossing back into Spain on your way to Barcelona, one of Europe's most fascinating cities. (B) Day 9: Monday, September 23, 2024 Barcelona Celebrate Mass* at the crypt of La Sagrada Familia, followed by a visit to the elaborate, expansive basilica. Once completed, Gaudi's masterpiece will have 18 towers: 12 dedicated to the apostles, four to the evangelists, one to Jesus and another to Mary. Later, get to know more of the city’s treasures, including views of Antoni Gaudi’s Mila House (UNESCO), the Columbus Monument and Parc de Montjuic. Spend this afternoon at leisure exploring the city further or choose an optional excursion to the quaint mountain village of Montserrat. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a dinner celebrating the end of a memorable tour. (B, D) Day 10: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Barcelona - Tour Ends Return home eager to share vivid memories of a spectacularly beautiful land with an old, rich and diverse cultural heritage. (B)

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Included in Price: Hometown Pickup from Altoona, PA to Washington Airport, Round Trip Air from Washington, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $449 per person; Call for rates from other air gateways.

Singles and Triples are limited. * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package

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IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.)

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IDENTIFICATION Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa.

We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Effective for travel in 2024, all visitors who do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver, for a fee, when visiting a Schengen Area Country. To identify Schengen Area Countries and to complete the ETIAS application, please visit https://www.etiasvisa.com/ Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. *Mass is subject to availability and may not be offered in English.

To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. **In Fatima and Lourdes, there is a candlelight procession every night at 9:00 p.m. and a procession for the sick every day at 3:00 p.m. (available from Easter through the end of October).

Breakfasts in Lourdes are Continental.

Our air passengers will arrive into Lisbon, Portugal airport. All of our transfers will depart from Lisbon airport for Fatima. Travel time from Lisbon to Fatima is approximately 2 hours.

The overall activity level of this tour is a level 2. This means you like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. Expect some full days balanced with free time

Experience It! Burgos, Land of Cathedrals Burgos was founded in 884 and its historical heritage is immediately evident. Admittedly, its main sites are ecclesiastical, most notably the cathedral itself, but it is an atmospheric place and has a rare grandeur and medieval northern Castilian ambience.

The Cathedral of Burgos, begun in 1221 and completed in 1567, is among the most admired of its kind worldwide. Especially remarkable is its south portal, the “Puerta del Sarmental,” considered the best example of Gothic sculpture of its century. The Cathedral of Burgos is modeled after the French Cathedral of Bourges and reflects the Gothic style made popular in Spain by the Cistercian Order.

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to recharge or set out on your own adventure. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet. While this level is appropriate for travelers that require mobility assistance devices, there could be times when you may have to sit out on some of the included activities.

If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.

Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.

For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.

Due to tour scheduling, arrival flights should arrive prior to 2:00 p.m.

Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of March 09, 2024 are based upon availability. Final payment due by July 17, 2024. Deposits are refundable up until March 16, 2024.

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