An unforgettable pilgrimage to....

Lourdes & Fatima

Lourdes, France l

October 6-14, 2013

with Fr. Timothy Davison

Pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul, Tulsa, OK

Come join us on a pilgrimage to the great Marian Shrines of Europe; Lourdes at the foothhills of the great Pyrennees mountains of Southern France & Fatima in the lovely central region of Portugal. Be in Fatima for the 96th anniversary of the October 13th apparition! Also visit the Old World maritime capital city of Lisbon, Portugal; birthplace of St. Anthony.

 

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Daily itinerary

Day 1 - Evening departure from Newark Airport on-board a flight to Lisbon and on to Toulouse, France.

Day 2 - Late morning arrival in Toulouse and transfer to Lourdes at the foothills of the stunning Pyrenees Mountains of southwestern France where the Blessed Virgin Mary visited St. Bernadette eighteen times in 1858. Mid-afternoon arrival and check-in at our hotel near the gateway to the Sanctuary of Lourdes where we will spend the next three evenings. Late afternoon visit to the Sanctuary to see an orientation video and walk along the river that Bernadette was crossing over when she first saw the “beautiful lady” in the Grotto of Massabielle. All are welcome to join in the nightly rosary & candlelight Procession.

Day 3 - Morning walking tour in the footsteps of Bernadette to see the Boly Mill (birthplace), the "Cachot" (the abandoned prison that she lived in at the time of the apparitions) and the Parish Church where she was baptized. Later this afternoon all are invited to attend a Eucharistic Procession & Blessing of the Sick at the Sanctuary.

Day 4 - This morning all are invited to drink water from the springs and bathe in the healing waters that have been flowing near the Grotto since the time of the apparitions. Afternoon at leisure in the lovely village of Lourdes.

Day 5- Morning departure for Bordeaux Airport to board a mid-day flight to Lisbon, Portugal. Mid afternoon arrival in Lisbon and transfer to Fatima. Late afternoon arrival at our hotel in Fatima where we will be staying for the next three evenings. Set out for the holy grounds of the nearby Fatima Sanctuary where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the shepherds over a holm oak tree from May to October of 1917. This evening all are welcome to participate in the recitation of the Rosary and a candlelight procession at the Sanctuary.

Day 6 - Morning visit to the quaint hamlet of Aljustrel where the Fatima shepherd children lived. See their humble homes and several other places where they received heavenly visits. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 7 -Today we will set out on an excursion into the scenic countryside of central Portugal to the rugged Atlantic Coast. Our first stop will be in Batalha to visit the 14th Cnt. Monastery of Our Lady of Victory, an architectural masterpiece built to thank the Virgin Mary for a great victory that secured Portugal’s independence. Continue on to the colorful fishing village of Nazare on the beautiful Silver Coast for time at leisure to visit the Chapel of the Miracle and take in the panoramic seaview atop one of Europe’s steepest cliffs. Late afternoon return to Fatima for the opening of the vigil celebrations of the 96th anniversary of the October 13th Fatima apparition with a special Rosary & candlelight procession at the Sanctuary.

Day 8 - On this day, 96 years ago, as the shepherd children were playing in the fields and tending their flock, Our Blessed Mother appeared to them for the last time performing a miracle of the sun that over 70,000 persons witnessed, believers and skeptics alike. Join with priests and pilgrims at the Sanctuary for a marvelous ceremony to include the Rosary, Holy Mass, Blessing of the Sick and a procession of the Pilgrim Virgin statue as multitudes of faithful wave their handkerchiefs as a farewell tribute to Our Lady. Afternoon departure for Lisbon, a city of Old World charm, set on seven low hills along the River Tagus. Upon a mid-afternoon arrival in Lisbon set out along the river, passing by the Monument of Discoveries and other historical sites, into the ancient Alfama district to visit the birthplace of St. Anthony (of Padua). Early evening check-in at our hotel in the heart of the city followed by our Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 9 - Morning departure for the Lisbon Airport to board a non-stop transatlantic flight to Newark. Mid-afternoon arrival at Newark (NJ) Liberty Airport.

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Tour details

Pilgrimage dates: October 6-14, 2013

Cost: $2895 from Newark, NJ

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Cost Includes:

R/T non-stop air from Newark, NJ

All airport taxes

All land transportation by luxury motorcoach

Three star hotel accommodations with private bath

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

All touring as indicated on itinerary

Daily Holy Mass

 

Cost is based on dbl. Room occ.

Add $295.00 for single room occupancy

 

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SYVERSEN TOURING

Village Centre - P.O Box 509

Bangall, NY 12506