Day 4: Wednesday,
September 8th, 2010 (Feast of Mary’s Birthday): Aljustrel, Valinhos,
Fatima Light & Peace Exhibit and Liturgical
Conference: After breakfast, join the group for an excursion to the
site of the August 19th Marian Apparition as well as the apparition site
of the Angel of Portugal. Also see the homes of Blessed Francisco and
Blessed Jacinta (with a possibilities of meeting relatives), as well as
the home of Lucia’s family in Valinhos. Tour the Parish Church where the
three visionaries where baptized. Return to the hotel for lunch and then
experience the amazing “Fatima, Light and Peace” exhibit reserved for our
group, where you’ll see the bullet that struck John Paul II at the
assassination attempt of May 13, 1981 (Feast day of Our Lady of Fatima) in
St. Peter’s Square (Vatican). The liturgical conference starts this
evening. Dinner follows the conference. Holy Mass* for the Feast Day of
Mary’s Birthday is celebrated at the Opus Angelorum Chapel. Those who wish
so, may join pilgrims from around the world for the Candle Light Rosary at
the Capelinha. (B, L, D) * All Mass locations are subject to final
approval from local ecclesiastical authorities.
Day 5: Thursday: September 9th, 2010: Liturgical Conference: Full day
of the
liturgical conference with breaks for Lunch and Dinner. Holy Mass* follows
the conference at the Opus Angelorum Chapel. Rosary Procession follows
Mass (for those who
wish to join). (B, L, D) * All Mass locations are subject to final
approval from local ecclesiastical authorities.
Day 6: Friday September 10th, 2010: Liturgical Conference: Another
full day of the liturgical conference with breaks for Lunch and Dinner.
Holy Mass* (Extraordinary Form). Rosary Procession follows Mass (for those
who wish to join). (B, L, D) * All Mass locations are subject to final
approval from local ecclesiastical authorities.
Day 7: Saturday, September 11th, 2010: End of Conference, brief stop in
Salamanca & Avila: After breakfast , attend the last session of
the conference. Mass* is celebrated after the closing of the conference.
Depart Portugal for Spain this afternoon. Our first brief stop is by the
old Roman Bridge of Salamanca, a wonderful spot for beautiful pictures of
Salamanca’s impressive Cathedral. After this brief stop, head south for
the walled city of Avila, the birthplace of St. Teresa, the reformer of
the Carmelite Order and first female Doctor of the Church. This evening,
enjoy a fabulous dinner at our hotel in Avila. (B, D) * All Mass locations
are subject to final approval from local ecclesiastical authorities.
Day 8: Sunday, September 12th, 2010: Avila, Sonsoles & Segovia:
Enjoy a morning walk of Avila featuring the life of St. Teresa.
Afterwards, if time allows, make a brief visit to the peaceful Marian
Shrine of “Our Lady of Sonsoles”. Many Castilian pilgrims come here in the
months of May and October to visit Our Lady. Then travel to historic
Segovia. With its imposing
Alcazar Castle, ancient Roman aqueduct and historic Cathedral, Segovia is
one of the most captivating cities in Castile and one of UNESCO’s
patrimonies of humanity. Mass is celebrated in Segovia. Afterwards, visit
the church which houses the remains of St. John of the Cross, co-reformer
of the Carmelite Order. Return to Avila for a leisure evening including
dinner at the hotel. Before entering the walls of Avila visit the famous
“Cuatro Postes” (four posts), a famous spot in the life of young St.
Teresa and a great panoramic spot to take a picture of the city. (B, D) *
All Mass locations are subject to final approval from local ecclesiastical
authorities.
Day 9: Monday, September 13th, 2010: Madrid: Depart this morning for
Madrid, the Capital of Spain. Enjoy a panoramic drive of Madrid’s most
famous sights like "Puerta de Alcalá", the “Gran Via”, Cibeles Fountain,
the Royal Palace and the neoclassical Cathedral of the “Almudena”,
dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Holy Mass celebrated in Madrid. After Mass
enjoy a visit to the Talleres Granda one of the world’s most respected and
talented artisan shops of liturgical arts. Anticipated Mass* for the
Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is celebrated in Madrid this
evening. Afterwards, check into your hotel. Time to relax and pack for
your next day’s transatlantic flight. Join your pilgrim family for the
farewell dinner! (B, D) * All Mass locations are subject to final approval
from local ecclesiastical authorities.
Day 10: Tuesday, September 14th , 2010 (Feast of the Exaltation of The
Holy Cross: Madrid to Chicago, USA (B, M): After breakfast, transfer
to Madrid’s Barajas Airport. As our plane takes-off, take one last look
out the window at the unique landscape of this beautiful land and say:
Thank you Mary! ¡Gracias María! Obrigado Maria!
¡Adios España! Adeus Portugal!
Upon arrival in the United States, there is US Immigration Customs.
Welcome Home!
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Day Trip Inclusions:
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Air transportation from Chicago to Lourdes and Madrid to Chicago (other cities available at an add-on price. Pilgrimage is
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Accommodations in Lisbon, Fatima, Avila and Madrid.
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19 meals: 08 breakfasts; 03 lunch and 08 dinners.
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Visits and tour admissions as listed on itinerary
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Spiritual program including Holy Mass daily (in unforgettable places),
Meditations, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, Way of
the Cross and more.
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Transportation on air conditioned motor-coach.
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Professional chauffeur throughout the tour.
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Tour Director from Mater Dei Tours
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Catholic Priests as Pilgrimage Chaplains
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century Eucharistic Miracle of Santarem. An amazing story accompanies this
old Eucharistic Miracle. Holy Mass* and Eucharistic Adoration are
scheduled in this church. After our visit to quaint Santarem, relax and
enjoy the ride with views of the Portuguese countryside as we approach one
of the most famous Marian Shrines, the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. This
is the famous site where Our Lady appeared to 3 little shepherds in 1917.
Upon arrival, visit a popular store in Fatima that serves a delicious
lunch buffet (not included). After hotel check-in, enjoy an orientation
walk of the Shrine’s grounds, chapels and Basilica. Meet your fellow
pilgrims for dinner at our hotel. Afterwards, join pilgrims from all over
the world to pray the Holy Rosary at the Sanctuary grounds in a candle
light procession. (B, D) * All Mass locations are subject to final
approval from local ecclesiastical authorities.