Globus > MARIAN SHRINES OF EUROPE

MARIAN SHRINES OF EUROPE
11 Days starting from $1,589

Countries Visited:
Portugal, Spain

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Length: 11 Days
Type: Other Tours
Category: Other Tours
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: TM-2008
   
 
About This Tour


Enjoy 11 days in Portugal and Spain. Start in Lisbon with a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing featuring visits to Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony. Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle in Santarém; in Fatima, visit Our Lady of Fatima Shrine—where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children in 1917— the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the Spring. You can join the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. Next is the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, one of the top pilgrimage destinations during the Middle Ages along with Rome and Jerusalem. Travel along the ancient “Way of St. James” to Burgos, the historic capital of Old Castile and enjoy a guided visit to the cathedral. Travel along the Basque coast and arrive in Lourdes, one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, and St. Bernadette’s birthplace and family home. You may wish to bathe in the healing waters, attend the “Blessing of the Sick”, or join the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. Across the Pyrenees Mountains to Saragossa, where guided sightseeing features the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, home to a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary. End in Madrid, where guided sightseeing, including a visit to the Prado Museum, and a farewell dinner await you.

 
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City Highlights
LISBON:
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony

SANTARÉM:
Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle

FATIMA:
Walking tour, including visits to the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the spring

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA:
Guided sightseeing; visit the cathedral

BURGOS:
Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral

LOURDES:
Visit the grotto; guided walking tour, including the Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine and St. Bernadette’s birthplace and family home

SARAGOSSA:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

MADRID:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum; farewell dinner

Meals
Buffet breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); 8 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Geneva and a farewell dinner in Oberammergau

Hotels:
LISBON Mundial (F), FATIMA De Fatima (F), SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Hesperia Peregrino (F), BURGOS Almirante Bonifaz (F), LOURDES Grand Hotel Moderne (F), SARAGOSSA Silken Reino de Aragon (F), MADRID Husa Moncloa (F)
Day 1:
(Wed.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Lisbon, Portugal. (Thu.) Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening’s welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D)

Day 3:
Lisbon–Santarém– Fatima. (Fri.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide features visits to JERONIMOS MONASTERY and the CHURCH OF ST. ANTHONY. Afterwards, depart for Fatima, and while en route visit the CHURCH OF THE HOLY MIRACLE in Santarém, site of a famous Eucharistic Miracle. Then visit the OUR LADY OF FATIMA SHRINE, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children in 1917. Join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession at the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. (BB,D)

Day 4:
Fatima. (Sat.) Today, visit the CHAPEL OF THE APPARITIONS, the visionaries’ homes, their tombs (in the basilica), and the SPRING. Join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. (BB)

Day 5:
Fatima–Santiago de Compostela, Spain. (Sun.) Enjoy guided sightseeing in Santiago de Compostela, one of the top pilgrimage destinations during the Middle Ages along with Rome and Jerusalem. Visit the CATHEDRAL where behind the high altar lie the relics of St. James the Apostle, the brother of St. John the Evangelist. (BB)

Day 6:
Santiago de Compostela–Burgos. (Mon.) Travel along the ancient “Way of St. James” to Burgos, the historic capital of Old Castile. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes a visit to the magnificent CATHEDRAL. (BB,D)

Day 7:
Burgos–Lourdes, France (Tue.) Continue along the Basque coast and arrive in Lourdes, home to one of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Your guided walking tour includes visits to the GROTTO where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, the OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE, the BIRTHPLACE OF ST. BERNADETTE, and her FAMILY HOME during the time of the apparitions. Join this evening’s memorable rosary and candlelight procession. (BB,D)

Day 8:
At Leisure in Lourdes. (Wed.) Why not bathe in the healing waters and attend the “Blessing of the Sick”? Tonight, you may wish to join this evening’s rosary and candlelight procession again. (BB)

Day 9:
Lourdes–Saragossa, Spain. (Thu.) Cross the Pyrenees Mountains to Saragossa. Enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide and visit Spain’s most famous Marian Shrine–the BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR—home to a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary. According to local tradition, on January 2 of the year 40, the Mother of God appeared upon a pillar to the Apostle St. James the Greater while he was preaching the Gospel. The pillar is conserved and venerated within the basilica today. (BB,D)

Day 10:
Saragossa–Madrid. (Fri.) Journey to Madrid, where guided sightseeing includes the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, the Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Today’s highlight: a visit to the PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner. (BB,D)

Day 11:
Madrid. (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)


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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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LISBON:
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony

SANTARÉM:
Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle

FATIMA:
Walking tour, including visits to the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the spring

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA:
Guided sightseeing; visit the cathedral

BURGOS:
Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral

LOURDES:
Visit the grotto; guided walking tour, including the Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine and St. Bernadette’s birthplace and family home

SARAGOSSA:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

MADRID:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum; farewell dinner

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Book now and take $200 off per couple on any air-inclusive European Low Season Vacations.*

* Book a 2008/2009 Globus Europe Winter air-inclusive vacation on select carriers to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between June 4 and August 31, 2008 for travel commencing between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one another or any offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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Discover an entirely new way to uncover the wonders of the world with river and small ship cruises. From a wine tasting adventure through the vineyards of France to island hopping in the Galapagos Islands, you’re sure to find a Globus river or small ship cruise that speaks to your heart. There’s simply no more peaceful way to sample the charming cities and awe-inspiring sights of Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands.

*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $125 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 14 and August 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!


Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel?

Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


   
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