MARIAN PILGRIMAGE WITH CHAPLAIN

DAY 01 / SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 (MONDAY) MANILA- DUBAI- ROME

MANILA- DUBAI EK335 ETD: 2355H / ETA: (SEPTEMBER 17, 2024) 0430H
DUBAI- ROME EK97 ETD: 0910H / ETA: 1325H
Depart Manila on a board prestigious airline on our way to Rome, Italy. Enjoy in-flight meals and entertainment.

DAY 02 / SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 (TUESDAY) ROME (D)

Welcome to Rome, Italy. After airport formalities, meet and greet, then board your bus to visit St. Paul Outside the Wall, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine and toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain then check-in.

DAY 03 / SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 (WEDNESDAY) ROME (B/D)

Early morning drive to St. Peter’s Square to attend the PAPAL Audience, then in the afternoon guided tour includes the Vatican to visit St. Peter’s Square,St. Maria Magiore,St. John Lateran. Dinner at the local restaurant.

DAY 04 / SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 (THURSDAY) ROME- SAN GIOVANI ROTONDO (4 hrs) (B/D)

Drive to San Giovanni Rotondo upon arrival visit the Shrine of St. Padre Pio at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Visit the Tomb and Crypt. Then check in to hotel upon arrival.

DAY 05 / SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 (FRIDAY) SAN GIOVANI ROTONDO -LANCIANO- ASSISI (B/D)

After breakfast, drive and stop over to Lanciano,visit the Legonziano Church to see the Eucharistic Miracle. Continue
to Assisi, the hometown of the Beloved St. Francis. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, St. Claire Church, and St. Mary of Angels, then see the tomb of St. Francis. Rest of the day is free. Dinner at the hotel.

DAY 06 / SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 (SATURDAY) ASSISI – FLORENCE – PISA (B/D)

Continue to drive to Florence. Upon arrival, we will have Florence walking tour, a complete tour of the main landmarks of the Crade of the Renaissance. We will walk through the beautiful streets and squares of one of the most iconic cities
of the world the Duomo Cathedral, The Baptistery of St. John, Repubblica Square, Signoria Square, Ponte Vecchio- the oldest stone bridge, Santa Croce Square, then onto Pisa for photo stop at the Leaning Tower and Square of Miracles.

DAY 07 / SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 (SUNDAY) PISA – VENICE ISLAND – VENICE MESTRE (B/D)

Later, after breakfast, drive to Venice. Upon arrival, take a roundtrip private boat ride from Tonchetto to Venice Island to see San Marco Square, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Clock Tower, Bridge of Sighs and a panoramic view of the lavish
Doge’s Place

DAY 08 / SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 (MONDAY) VENICE MESTRE – MILAN (B/D)

Proceed to explore Milan, upon arrival see the Duomo di Milan, then walk inside the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and outside view of the famous La Scala Opera House. Then the rest of the day is free time for shopping.

DAY 09 / SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 (TUESDAY) MILAN – GENOA (B/D)

Continue to Genoa, upon arrival guided tour of Genoa to discover the history and art of Genoa. See the Rolli Palaces, then visit Cattedrale di San Lorenzo Doumo di Genoa. Check in to hotel upon arrival.

DAY 10 / SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 (WEDNESDAY) GENOA – MONACO – AIX EN PROVENCE (B/D)

After breakfast we cross the border to France and stop at the Principality of Monaco. See the Annunciation Cathedral and continue to Aix En Provence for overnight.

DAY 11 / SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 (THURSDAY) AIX EN PROVENCE – BARCELONA (5 hours) (B/D)

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Then long distance drive to Barcelona, the city on the coast of Northern Spain and it is the capital and largest city of Autonomous community of Catalonia.

DAY 12/ SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 (FRIDAY) BARCELONA (B/D)

Morning guided tour to visit the Montserrat Monastery to witness the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of Virgen Moreneta, the Black Virgin. Afterwards, see the Plaza Espana, Plaza Real, Plaza Catalunya, Olympic
Stadium, Christopher Colombus Monument, Arch of Triumph and the La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Barcelona which are the most famous landmark and Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece.

DAY 13 / SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 (SATURDAY) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA (B/D)

Cross the Spanish border on your way to Zaragoza and see the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, it’s considered the Patroness of the country and the Spanish Civil Guard. Afterwards, check in and dinner in to your hotel.

DAY 14/ SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 (SUNDAY) ZARAGOSA- MADRID– AVILA (B/D)

Continue to witness places in Mardrid. Go on a morning day city sightseeing tour of this beautiful city and see the Puerta del Sol, Gran Via, Cibeles Fountain, Alcala Gate, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza de Espanya, Prado Museum,
highlighted by a visit to the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family at the city of Madrid.

DAY 15 / SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (MONDAY) AVILA- SALAMANCA (B/D)

After breakfast, drive to Avila, then a guided tour to completely encircled by 11th century walls and birthplace of St. Theresa of Avila and visit the Convent of St. Theresa and the Cathedral. Continue to lead the way to several famous
landmarks, including the oldest University in Europe. Proceed to Salamanca, to visit different cathedral. Check in at the hotel and dinner.

DAY 16/ OCTOBER 01, 2024 (TUESDAY) SALAMANCA – FATIMA (B/D)

After breakfast continue to drive at Fatima. Check in to hotel then free day at leisure. In the evening, you may explore The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima and join the candlelight procession.

DAY 17/ OCTOBER 02, 2024 (WEDNESDAY) FATIMA- LISBON- FATIMA (B/D)

Morning excursion to Lisbon. Drive to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon to see the Tagus River, Marques de Pombal Square, Liberdade Avenue. Stop at Belem Tower which is the icon of the Age of Discovery and the Monument of the
Discoveries. Close by is the Jeronimos Monastery, magnificent example of the Manueline style. See tha Baixa, Praca de Comercio and the Suspension Bridge. Afternoon, back to Fatima to visit Aljustrel and Valinhos,some free time
for private devotion. You may explore The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima and join again the candlelight procession in the evening.

DAY 18/ OCTOBER 03, 2024 (THURSDAY) FATIMA– BURGOS (6 hours) (B/D)

From here, long drive to Burgos, then visit Burgos Gothic Cathedral, a Catholic Church dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in the historical city center. Orientation tour of Burgos. Check in to Hotel.

DAY 19 / OCTOBER 04, 2024 (FRIDAY) BURGOS – LOURDES (4 hours) (B/D)

After breakfast, long distance drive to Lourdes, the famous healing shrine in the world, but it’s fascinating pilgrimage for anyone, free time for private devotion. After dinner, participate in the veneration of the sick pilgrim. In the evening, join
the emotive candlelight procession.

DAY 20 / OCTOBER 05, 2024 (SATURDAY) LOURDES (B/D)

The day is free for private devotion. You may wish to go to the Sanctuary to visit the Underground Basilica, walk the Station of the Cross, take the Holy Bath, drink the water or wash your face in the Grotto.

DAY 21 / OCTOBER 06, 2024 (SUNDAY) LOURDES – PARIS (B/D)

After breakfast, transfer to the train station and board your 2 nd class TGV train going to Paris. Stop at the Montmarte. Visit Sacre Coeur Basilica, then dinner at the hotel.

DAY 22 / OCTOBER 07, 2024 (MONDAY) PARIS (B/D)

After breakfast, go on guided city tour of Paris, as you see the highlights of both banks of the River Seine: the Opera House, Place Vendome, Concorde Square, Louvre Museum, Invalides, the Tomb of Napoleon, the Chapel of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, then drive along Champs Elysees for photo stops of Arc De Triomphe and view the Eiffel Tower.

DAY 23 / OCTOBER 08, 2023 (TUESDAY) PARIS – MANILA (B)

After breakfast, use of coach for some free time at the Outlet. Then departure transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.
PARIS- DUBAI EK 76 ETD: 2155H / ETA: (OCTOBER 09, 2024) 0635H
DUBAI- MANILA EK334 ETD: 0910H / ETA: 2210H

DAY 24 / OCTOBER 09, 2024 (WEDNESDAY) ARRIVE IN MANILA: ETA: 2210H