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Spiritual Highlights of Iberia, Lourdes & Italy – Faith-Based Travel ( 5315)

20 Day Tour from Lisbon to Rome

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This combination of our popular faith-based vacations, “Fátima, Lourdes & Shrines of Spain” and “Spiritual Highlights of Italy,” is ideal to experience the most treasured shrines of Europe. Start your journey with the visit of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon; experience the peacefulness of the Fátima sanctuary, and the monumental stairway of the Bom Jesus du Monte Sanctuary in Braga. Continuing to Spain, take in the spiritual atmosphere of the pilgrimage destination of Santiago de Compostela and of the Burgos Cathedral. Hear the story of St. Ignacio, founder of the Jesuit Order, in Loyola and Monresa, where he lived and worked. Take advantage of the opportunity to collect in prayer at the Marian Sanctuaries of Lourdes, France and Montserrat, Catalonia, before witnessing the lively beauty of Barcelona and flying to Rome, the center of Christianity. Attend the Papal Audience (subject to availability) and see Rome’s four major basilicas, along with the Holy Steps and the Papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. Follow in the footsteps of the most celebrated Italian saints: St. Francis in his hometown, Assisi, and St. Pio of Pietrelcina in San Giovanni Rotondo. Spend time at the Marian Sanctuary of Loreto and discover the hillside town of Cascia, St. Rita’s hometown. Mass will be celebrated at most shrines with many opportunities for reflection and prayer.

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 Tour Highlights

Sightseeing:

LISBON
Guided sightseeing

FÁTIMA
Visit the Sanctuary

BRAGA
Visit Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Discover St. James’ Way

BURGOS
Visit the Cathedral

LOYOLA
Learn about St. Ignacio de Loyola

LOURDES
Visit the Sanctuary of our Lady of Lourdes

MONTSERRAT
Stay by the Sanctuary

BARCELONA
Guided city tour

ROME
Papal audience (if possible), visit the four Major Basilicas of Rome, and the Papal summer residence

PIETRELCINA and SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO
Follow in the footsteps of St. Pio

ASSISI
Learn about the life of St. Francis

CASCIA
Visit the Sanctuary

[M] MASS SERVICES:
Fátima, Santiago de Compostela, Lourdes, Montserrat, Rome, San Giovanni Rotondo, Lanciano, Assisi (all in local language and venues subject to change).

Guides:

Local Guides for city sightseeing in Lisbon, Lourdes, Barcelona, Rome and Assisi; services of a professional Tour Director while touring

Scenic Highlights:

The Pyrenées

Notes:

Mass services may be in local language and venues are subject to change.
The Papal audience in the Vatican is subject to availability.

Transportation:

Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Internal flight Barcelona-Rome.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Buffet breakfasts daily; 11 dinners, including a dinner at a local restaurant in Barcelona

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL Welcome to Portugal! Check into your hotel, and tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

Day 2

LISBON–SANTARÉM–FÁTIMA On your guided sightseeing tour of the capital of Portugal, see the enormous monument dedicated to Henry the Navigator, as well as the 16th –century Belém Tower, the Moorish citadel, and the impressive Black Horse Square. Visit the Cathedral La Sé, where St. Anthony was baptised, and St. Anthony Church, where it is said he was born. Admire the beauty of St. Mary of Belem Church, part of the Jeronimos Monastery Complex. This building dates back to the mid 1400s and was built as thanks to the Virgin Mary for Vasco de Gama’s successful voyage to India. Leaving Lisbon, head north and stop in Santarém to visit the Church of the Eucharistic Holy Miracle, to then arrive in Fátima, home to one of the most famous Catholic shrines. Enjoy an orientation walk and visit the Tomb of the Visionaries and the Chapel of the Apparitions, where the Virgin Mary appeared several times to three shepherd children in 1917, culminating in her revelation of the Three Secrets of Fátima. This evening, join pilgrims from around the world for the Rosary and candlelight procession at Our Lady of Fátima Basilica.
Today’s Distance: 118 mi / 190 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 3

FÁTIMA Today, spend the day at the Sanctuary at leisure, or join an optional excursion to Tomar with a visit to the Monastery-Fortress of the Knights Templar. Upon return to Fátima, attend [M] Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady with time to wander on your own. This evening, perhaps join the Rosary.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 4

FÁTIMA–BRAGA–SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, SPAIN Stop in Braga to visit the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, where the cultural landscape evokes Christian Jerusalem, recreating a sacred mount crowned with a church. Continue into Spain and head for Santiago de Compostela. On arrival, an orientation walk introduces you to the old city center. Attend the [M] Pilgrim Mass.
Today's Distance: 273 mi / 440 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 5

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA This morning, spend some time on your own or join an optional excursion to Cabo Finisterre, where pilgrims have traditionally completed their walk and burned their robes. Later, return to Santiago de Compostela, known throughout history for the key 9th century pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James).
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 6

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA–BURGOS Today, travel to Burgos, historic capital of Old Castile. The visit takes you to the magnificent Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and burial place of Spain’s national hero, El Cid.
Today's Distance: 304 mi / 490 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7

BURGOS–LOYOLA–LOURDES, FRANCE Travel through the Basque region toward Lourdes. En route, pause to reflect at the 17th-century Sanctuary of Loyola, built in honor of St. Ignacio of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit religious order. Cross into France and stay overnight in Lourdes, another world-famous pilgrimage destination. Join the nightly Rosary and candlelight procession for a memorable spiritual experience.
Today's Distance: 298 mi / 480 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 8

LOURDES During today’s orientation of Lourdes, you will see the famous Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858. See Bernadette’s birthplace, and her family home. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this little market town. According to the schedule, attend [M] Mass at the Sanctuary either early in the morning or in the evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 9

LOURDES–MANRESA–MONTSERRAT, SPAIN Head for the France/Spain border. Spend time in the town of Manresa, known for its Basilica of Saint Mary of Seo, but more importantly for Pont Vell, a bridge associated with the worship of St. Ignacio of Loyola. See the architectural compound of Santa Cova, the sanctuary home of St. Ignacio of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, when he stayed in the city. Reach the beloved Marian shrine of Montserrat, located on top of a monumental massif, and spend the night next to the Monastery.
Today's Distance: 249 mi / 400 km

Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 10

MONTSERRAT–BARCELONA Visit the Sanctuary of Montserrat this morning, where the Benedictine monks dedicate their life to prayer, providings helter and work. Life in the monastery follows a set rhythm in which work and prayer both play a part, according to Saint Benedict’s motto, Ora et labora. Spend time in prayer, admire the image of Our Lady of Montserrat, and attend Mass [M]. Leave the idyllic scenery of Montserrat, and driving through the countryside dotted with celebrated vineyards, reach Barcelona, the lively capital of Catalonia.
Today's Distance: 37 mi / 59 km

Breakfast Breakfast

Day 11

BARCELONA Get to know the city on a guided sightseeing tour, including a drive around Montjuïc to see the Olympic Stadium and a panoramic view of the port and city. Continue to the city center’s Plaza Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia to admire some of Gaudi’s eccentric work, as well as his Sagrada Familia, an unfinished architectural masterpiece and modern consecrated expression of the Catholic faith. Attend Mass [M]. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate faith, life, and friendship.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 12

BARCELONA–ROME, ITALY Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rome.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 13

ROME This morning, attend the Papal Audience (subject to availability) for the chance to see the Pope and receive the Papal Blessing. Later, with a Local Guide, visit St. Paul Outside the Walls, burial place of St Paul the Apostle and one of Rome’s four major Papal basilicas, St. John Lateran Basilica, and the Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs), transported from Jerusalem to Rome around 326 AD by St. Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. Then, visit the impressive St. Mary Major Basilica and attend [M] Mass.*
Breakfast Breakfast

* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.

Day 14

ROME. EXCURSION TO CASTEL GANDOLFO A different, quite unique experience is offered today. We will take an included excursion to Castel Gandolfo, to visit the Papal summer residence and its manicured gardens with a Local Guide. This is a unique chance to see the rooms that have been occupied by many Popes over the centuries. Enjoy the opportunity to reflect and meditate in the garden’s quiet and relaxing surroundings. In the afternoon, enjoy time at leisure in Rome or join an optional excursion.*
Today's Distance: 50 mi / 80 km
Breakfast Breakfast

* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.

Day 15

ROME–PIETRELCINA–SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO On your way south, stop in quaint Pietrelcina to visit the house where the beloved St. Pio was born. Then, head towards San Giovanni Rotondo on the east coast, the Saint’s home from 1916 until his death in 1968.
Today's Distance: 255 mi / 410 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 16

SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO. EXCURSION TO MONTE SANT’ANGELO Attend [M] Mass this morning at Santa Maria delle Grazie (Old Church), then visit St. Pio’s Friary, including his tomb, cell, confessional, and St. Pio Pilgrimage Church (New Church). Afterward, take a short drive to the nearby Shrine of Monte Sant’Angelo, one of Christendom’s most celebrated shrines, where St. Michael the Archangel appeared in 490, 492, and 1656. Tonight, attend the candlelight procession in San Giovanni Rotondo.
Today's Distance: 43 mi / 70 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 17

SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO–LANCIANO–LORETO–ASSISI AREA Visit St. Francis Church in Lanciano, home of the Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle, and attend morning [M] Mass. Continue to the famous Marian Sanctuary of Loreto for a guided visit including the Holy House, where, according to tradition, angels transported the house of the blessed Virgin Mary. Arrive at the hilltop village of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare.
Today's Distance: 298 mi / 480 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 18

ASSISI Today, learn more about St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment. Attend early morning [M] Mass at St. Francis Basilica, famous for its 14th-century Giotto frescoes depicting the life of St. Francis. Meet your Local Guide and visit the Upper and Lower Basilicas of St. Francis and the Basilica of St. Clare, founder of the Order of Poor Clares. Next, stop at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, situated at the foot of Assisi’s hills and protecting the Porziuncola, where St. Francis is said to have founded the Order of Friars Minor in 1209, and the Cappella del Transito, where the saint died in 1226.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 19

ASSISI AREA–CASCIA–ROME Travel to Cascia this morning, a scenic town located in Umbria and home of St. Rita, the “Patron Saint of Impossible Causes.” Visit the Sanctuary and see the Major Basilica, housing the chapel with St. Rita's tomb. Stop in prayer at the Minor Basilica, site of the Eucharistic Miracle commemorated each year with the Feast of Corpus Christi. Return to Rome for a final overnight stay.
Today's Distance: 149 mi / 240 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 20

ROME Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

JORGE LOZANO LEITAO

Escorting tours for more than 5 years

" I'm a daily pilgrim, taking each day as a new opportunity to discover & share about life, people & places. Whilst I now live in Italy, I'm originally from Galicia in Spain and have double nationality due to my Portuguese father. I'm proud to consider Catholic faith-based travelling my specialist field. As I always explain to the pilgrims I'm glad to meet on our way, these experiences transcend the simpler sense of vacation touring as we do not only travel in search of shopping, exploring, leisure, relax or entertainment, but we travel to meet what, somehow, has been part of us from the very beginning of our existence through our identity, our family or cultural heritage: that's pilgrimating, a journey that takes us to redefine our existence according to our beliefs through those sites where these have happened or been commemorated."

Tour Director -  JORGE LOZANO LEITAO

 Accommodation

LISBON

ROMA

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

FATIMA

CORACAO DE FATIMA

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

GRAN HOTEL LOS ABETOS

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

BURGOS

CORONA DE CASTILLA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

LOURDES

CHRISTINA

Hotel as shown or similar
Moderate First-Class
  Free Wifi

MONTSERRAT

ABAT CISNEROS

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

BARCELONA

CATALONIA PARK PUTXET

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

ROME

IBIS STYLES ROMA AURELIA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

PARCO DELLE ROSE

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

ASSISI AREA

CASA LEONORI

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

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