Day 1: MANILA-LISBON Leave NAIA in the evening via your favorite airline and enjoy super in-flight services and sumptuous multi-meals on board.

 

Day 2:  Lisbon - Fatima Upon arrival in Lisbon, we enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Transfer to Fatima. On the way, short stop in Santarem to one of the most popular Eucharistic Miracles in Europe. In Fatima group will check to hotel, dinner and candlelight procession at 9:30 in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. Overnight in our hotel. ( B D)

 

Day 3: Fatima Today we will begin with Mass at the Little Chapel of the Apparitions then visit the Tombs of Francisco and Jacinto; the Aljustrel where the children lived; and the Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared after the children’s return from prison. We have the option of praying the Stations of the Cross, plus we have time for our own devotions. Possible Papal Mass during the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima is expected by millions of pilgrims on this day. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

 

Day 4: Fatima - Lisbon – Fatima Today transfer to Lisbon for a full day visit. We will  begin with ‘Santo Antonio Da Se’, marking the site where in 1195 St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of Portugal, was born. We continue to the Cathedral, housing the Saint’s baptismal font. Here we celebrate Mass. Our tour continues to view the Belem Tower and the gothic monastery of St. Jeronimo. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. (B, D)

 

Day 5: Fatima - Oporto - Santiago  After breakfast transfer to Oporto, upon arrival  you will enjoy a sightseeing tour. We visit the Downtown Oporto, the Bolsa Palace, the St. Francis Church, the Cathedral; we cross the Old Bridge and visit the famous Oporto Wine Cellars. In the afternoon transfer to Santiago. (B,D)

 

Day 6: Santiago de Compostela We will have our full day at Spain’s Patron Saint’s and the most famous of the Spanish Shrines. The name “Compostela” from the Latin “field of the star” was named after the tradition of St. James (Santiago), the Patron Saint of Spain. This city has been the third major site visited by Christian pilgrims and visitors (after Jerusalem and Rome) and is the present capital of Galicia. The year 2004 marks a Holy Year at Santiago, a tradition which began in the 13^th century. We will delight in our walking tour on labyrinthine cobbled streets today of this medieval city, virtually intact since no man or natural upheavals have produced any damage to the city, a true national monument with its buildings built with the practically indestructible granite stone. We will visit the Plaza del Obradoiro and the great Cathedral that dominates the town. Its main entrance is two stories above the plaza. The statue of St. James smiles benignly down upon the faithful. The towers soar into the sky. The Portico de la Gloria, designed by Maestro Mateo and completed in 1188, is the finest example of Romanesque sculpture. Inside the Cathedral are more priceless architecture, statues and religious treasures. Behind the silver and gold main altar are the sarcophagi of St. James and two of his disciples. A statue of St. James stands above surrounded by an elaborate display of drapery and sculpture. We shall complete this portion of our pilgrimage by kissing the hem of the jeweled cloak that drapes the statue after the celebration of the Eucharist. The Puerta Santa (Holy Door), which gives access to the Cathedral from the Plaza de la Quintana is opened on 31st December on the eve of each Holy Year, and walled up again a year later. As in the past, pilgrims reaching Santiago during a Holy Year, and fulfilling the conditions for it, are granted a plenary indulgence. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

 

Day 7: Santiago – Oviedo - Leon After breakfast depart for Oviedo where you will enjoy a brief visit of the city famous for its University We drive in the direction of "Picos da Europa", a famous Asturians group of Mountains. In the Picos da Europa we enter through Cangas de Onis and visit the Basilica and the Cave of Covadonga where the warrior Pelagio started to conquer those Lands of the Moors. Then we proceed to Astorga, famous for the "Mantecadas", a traditional sweet of Spain, for its Cathedral and the Bishop Palace designed by Gaudi and then drive to Leon. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

 

Day 8:  Leon - Burgos Sightseeing tour of Leon with the visiting of the museum and one of the most beautiful paradores in Spain, located in the magnificent Convent of San Marcus. We visit also the historical center as well as the beautiful Leon's Cathedral. After the visit of Leon we drive in the direction of Burgos where we visit the magnificent Burgos Cathedral. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

 

Day 9:  Burgos - Lourdes This morning we will head in direction of Lourdes. This afternoon, visit to all of the places associated with the St. Bernadette. The Bolly Mill in Rue Bernadette Soubirous where saint was born on the January 7th, 1844 and it is place where she spent first years of her life. Group will also visit “Cachot” or jail where Bernadette lived with her family in great poverty at the time of the apparitions, baptismal font where she was baptized and last is visit to the chapel in Hospice where Saint received first Communion and where she was educated for about 8 years by Sisters of Nevers before becoming nun of the same order.Dinner and overnight.(B, D)

 

Day 10:  Lourdes Today it will be a free day for personal devotions. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. ( B, D)

 

Day 11:  Lourdes - Nevers Depart Lourdes. Today we visit the the Convent Saint of Gildard in Nevers. See Bernadette's tomb and at the museum to see the Incorrupt Body of St. Bernadette. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

 

Day 12: Nevers – Chartres – Lisieux Depart Nevers. Stop in Chartres and then Lisieux, home of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Visit “ Les Buisonets “; St. Therese & its crypt. Overnight in Lisieux. Continue to Paris for dinner. Paris by night. Overnight at hotel (B,D)

 

Day 13:  Lisieux - Paris Today continue to Paris were at arrival we will have a panoramic tour of the city of Romance. Celebrate Mass at the Miraculous Medal. We will visit Notre Dame - Ste. Chapelle- Eglise de la Madeleine- Sacre Coeur. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

 

Day 14:  Paris Today visit at the Louvre with local guide. Time for shopping. (B,D)

 

Day 15: Paris - Manila Begin the day with visit to Eiffel tower, Champs Elysees. Have our Final Thanksgiving. Prepare transfer to the airport for return flight to Manila. (B

 

Day 16: ARRIVE MANILA, home sweet home!

 

 

TOUR INCLUSIONS:                            

Roundtrip economy class airfare 

Airport transfers

13 NIGHTS Hotel accommodations

            based on twin sharing at 3* Hotels

Half board meals (breakfast and dinner)

Tours as specified in the itinerary

Deluxe fully equipped motor-coach

            for the whole tour

English speaking local guides

Porterage of one (1) piece of luggage

Services of a tour escort

Pre-departure briefing with travel kit

 

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION

A non-refundable deposit of USD$500/ person upon reservation including visa fees & documents to be submitted 3 MONTHS BEFORE EACH DEPARTURE DATE

Fifty percent deposit due upon release of visa

Balance of full payment due upon ticketing or 1 month prior departure

Cancellation charge of fifty percent (50%) of tour cost will be imposed if cancellation is done two (2) weeks before departure date.

Full tour cost will be forfeited if cancellation is done within two (2) weeks before departure date.

Unused portion of the tour is non-refundable.

 

CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRICES/TOUR COST  DO NOT INCLUDE Philippine travel tax (PHP1620.00), taxes on air tickets, airport and departure taxes, Schengen visa fee and assistance , travel insurance, medical and hospitalization expenses, tours and transportation expenses during free periods, porterage of extra luggages, drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary, tips for drivers and tour guides (USD8/day/pax) and such other personal nature like telephone calls, fax, laundry, room services and expenses not mentioned in the itinerary terms and conditions.

EPHESUS TRAVEL has arranged for the various tour services to be performed under the responsibility of various operators. Our company or its subagents therefore only acts as agents for the operators providing the various services described in this tour and assume no responsibility or liability that may occur out of or in connection with losses or unexpected expenses due to delays, overbooking, and defaults.  The tour itineraries and prices are subject to change without prior notice. Our company reserves the right to cancel, reschedule and increase the tour cost should we fall short of the required number of passengers (30pax). The payment for a reservation fee on the tour shall constitute acceptance and consent to all provisions in the tour conditions/responsibility published in this tour.

 

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TOUR COST: minimum 30 Full Paying Pax

USD$3,590.00 - based on twin sharing

USD$ 461.00 - approximate taxes on ticket (subject to change until final ticket issuance)

USD$ 120.00 - mandatory travel insurance

USD$ 112.00 - mandatory tips

PHP 5, 000.00 - Schengen visa fee   (subject to change)

 

Marian Pilgrimage: May 11-25, 2010; Sept. 14-29, 2010

Gain Plenary Indulgence as you enter the Holy Door of the Basilica of Santiago de Compostela