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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima , Grotto Lourdes

The Grand Plaza, Salamanca Santiago de Compostela Cathedral DAY BY DAY ITINERARY Day 1, Tuesday, September 05: San Francisco - Spain as the entire world was in true turmoil, Our Lady's most prominent message during this time was to pray Depart San Francisco for your overnight flight to Spain. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board. for world peace. The destruction of the world at that point in history was also mentioned by Our Lady in her messages of Fatima, and more specifically, in her second secret to the children. Our profoundly Day 2, Wednesday, September 06: Arrive & continue to Garabandal (or Santander) reflective day begins with a visit of the Little Chapel of the Apparitions. This simple, yet modern, chapel is Upon arrival in Spain, collect your luggage in the baggage claim area, and continue to the arrivals hall, the site of where the Virgin Mary first appeared on May 13, 1917. Continue with a visit of the stunning where you will be greeted by a tour escort and/or driver. You will make your way to the bus and to neoclassical church, the Basilica of Our Lady of the . This Sacred space contains the tombs of transfer to your hotel. As we motor through the scenic countryside of Cantabria, Spain we will enjoy the Blessed Francisco, Blessed Jacinta and Sister Lucia. View the monument, that commemorates the Sacred lush green mountains before we arrive to the hamlet of Garabandal. Check into your hotel for Dinner Heart of Jesus , in the square. Due to Our Lady's consistency in Her messages to pray the Rosary, this and overnight. Basilica also features fifteen altars that are dedicated to the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary. While in the Basilica, you will be able to feel, through the Love of Our Lord and Lady, the many graces that were Day 3, Thursday, September 07: Garabandal received here. Visit the Museum with the exhibition: Fatima: Light and Peace. Continue with a visit of the After breakfast we will start our day and visit Garabandal. Little has changed in this rural town since Jun Holy Trinity Basilica. After free time for lunch, we will experience Christ's unconditional love by partici- 18, 1961 when four children had an apparition first of an Angel sent to prepare the children for a visit pating in the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra. The "Sacred Way" marks the path taken by the from the Virgin. From Jul 2, 1961 sporadically until Nov 13, 1965, the Blessed Virgin visited them, speak- shepherd children of Fatima to their first apparition with Our Lady. It is composed of fifteen small chapels ing, guiding and confiding secrets of future events. The children reported a promised future miracle at in commemoration of the Passion of Our Lord. The fifteenth station, the Resurrection, can be found close the grove of pine trees on a bluff overlooking the village of Garabandal. It will be on the feast-day of a to the Chapel of Calvary, dedicated to St. Stephen, King of Hungary. Ending the day with visit of Valinhos, little known martyr of the Eucharist and coincide with an event in the Church. In the afternoon we will the site of Our Lady's August 1917 apparition and the first and third apparition of the Angel. Your night travel to Santo Toribio de Liebana Monastery. The monastery was founded prior to the 6th Century. will conclude with private devotions, and a candlelight procession, requested by Our Lady (1917). At the According to tradition, the Monastery venerates the largest piece of the Lignum Crucis discovered in end of the day return to Ourem for dinner and comfortable night's rest. Jerusalem by Saint Helena of Constantinople and brought from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher by Saint Turibius of Astorga. The left arm of the True Cross is kept on a gilded silver reliquary. The monastery was Day 10, Thursday, September 14: Ourem - Salamanca initially dedicated to St. Martin of Tours but its name was changed in the 12th Century. On April 16, Depart Ourem and head to Salamanca, following a full breakfast at the hotel. Salamanca is a city in the 1961, the Franciscan friars, custodians of the Holy Places, were entrusted with the relic's safekeeping and Castilla y Leon region, and is known for its large University, the oldest in Spain that is still active, and with the promotion of the devotion to the Holy Cross. We return to Garabandal for dinner and overnight. prominent culture. Our walking tour will bring us by the most noteworthy sites such as; the grand Plaza Mayor, an iconic square filled with food, shopping and city events; La Clerecia, a church and college of Day 4, Friday, September 08: Garabandal (or Santander) - Santiago De Compostela the Jesuit Order that was constructed in the seventeenth century; La Casa de las Conchas, currently a After breakfast we will drive to and visit the Covadonga Sanctuary. This Shrine gained popu- public library but also, a monument noted and decorated by its shells, which symbolizes the ever-famous larity following the in 722, at which the Moorish invasion of Spain was first resisted. pilgrimage to Santiago (El Camino); the University of Salamanca, the oldest University in Spain and the A statue of the Virgin Mary, secretly hidden in one of the caves, was believed to have faithfully support- third oldest in Europe; the Roman Bridge, extends along the River Tormes, is a national monument and ed the Christian victory. Covadonga is the place where the Re-conquest began under king Pelayo, whose among one of Salamanca's sturdiest bridges; La Iglesia de San Marcos, constructed in the Romanesque remains are buried in the cave alongside Our Lady of Covadonga This is the gateway to the Picos de style and contains breathtaking paintings that portray many scenes of Our Lady's life; La Iglesia de San Europa National Park. The basilica, alongside the cave where pilgrims venerate the statue of Our Lady of Martin, a church devoted to St. Martin de Porres, who is the patron saint of mixed-race people and all Covadonga, is a place of worship and pilgrimage for the people of . The basilica is in neo- those seeking interracial harmony. Visit inside the two joint Salamanca Cathedrals (old and new), one of Romanesque style, with two high towers flanking the main entrance. Inside there are works of great which is of a Romanesque style and the other is of a Gothic style. Following this eventful day, you will value, such as a canvass by Madrazo. The statue of king Pelayo is in the square by the basilica. The statue return to your hotel for a delicious meal with your group and an overnight at your hotel in Salamanca. of Our Lady of Covadonga, the tomb of king Pelayo and that of king Alfonso I, are in a the Holy Cave, with access via a large staircase. A spring flows out of the cave and below this there is a fountain with seven Day 11, Friday, September 15: Salamanca - Alba De Tormes - Avila - Burgos spouts. On the altar, a gold panel represents the battle of Covadonga. Continue on to the great city of This morning, after breakfast, you will board the bus and enjoy a short transfer to the village of Alba de Santiago de Compostela for dinner and overnight . Tormes. This town is home to the Carmelite Monastery that Saint Teresa founded in 1571. Upon arrival in Alba de Tormes, your group will celebrate Mass at this Monastery where the saint died and was Day 5, Saturday, September 09: Santiago De Compostela buried. Following Mass, you will have the opportunity to visit the museum dedicated to St. Teresa of This morning, you will walk a few miles of El Camino, and immerse yourselves in the fragrant eucalyptus Avila, which also holds her incorrupt heart and left arm. Your group will enjoy free time for lunch on your groves and experience the breathtaking scenery. Later this morning attend the International Pilgrim own, before continuing to the medieval city of Avila. Upon arrival in Avila, you will immediately notice Mass at the Cathedral of St. James. After Mass there will be free time for lunch. In the afternoon we will the perfectly preserved eleventh-century walls that surround the old town. The conservation of architec- visit the Cathedral of Santiago. Formed by Galician granite, this Cathedral is one of the finest architectur- ture in this city, to which St. Teresa was born, deems its shrines, convents and churches necessary to visit al examples in Europe as it encompasses Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles. Additionally, the on any Catholic pilgrimage. Avila with the Cathedral de Avila, whose artwork and architecture encom- Cathedral contains numerous and valuable pieces of art that truly captivate the eye. Upon entering the passes the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles; La Basilica de San Vicente, of which stands on Cathedral, tradition will lead, as you will hug the dazzling statue of St. James. Following this intimate the site of the martyrdom of St. Vincent. Visit of the Incarnation Convent, where St. Teresa became a embrace, you will descent into the crypt where the Patron Saint of Pilgrims' relics are kept. After that, nun. Saint Therese convinced Saint John of the Cross to reform the male Carmelite order. Saint Therese you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. Some stops on your tour include the Obradoiro Square, had started the reform when she met Saint John in Medina del Campo. Followed by El Convento de Santa Fonseca Palace, Gemirez Palace, Franco Street, and much more. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight Teresa, built upon the home of St. Teresa and contains the relics of hers and of St. John of the Cross. After walking in the footsteps of St. Teresa, continue your journey to Burgos. Upon arrival in the historic Day 6, Sunday, September 10: Santiago de Compostela - Lisbon capital of Old Castile, enjoy dinner. Following dinner, you will have the opportunity to explore the city of After breakfast we depart for Lisbon. Late afternoon we will begin a panoramic sightseeing tour of the Burgos, and admire its magnificent limestone, gothic-style Cathedral. Late this evening, you will return to coastal city of Lisbon. We will stop at the St. Jerome's Monastery, built to give thanks to the Virgin Mary your hotel for a restful overnight. for guiding Vasco da Gama on his voyage that linked Europe and Asia. Continue to drive by the Belem Quarter that contains the iconic entry way to the Lisbon harbor, the Belem Tower. This important struc- Day 12, Saturday, September 16: Burgos - Loyola - Lourdes ture of history has many beautiful sculptures, such as depictions of, St. Vincent and Our Lady of Safe Following breakfast, transfer from Burgos to Loyola to visit the birthplace of St. Ignatius, founder of the Homecoming. We will continue and " pass -by" the "25th of April Bridge", inspired by the Golden Gate Jesuit Order. St. Ignatius dedicated himself to becoming a soldier of the Christian faith, and as a result of Bridge of San Francisco, California. The Ponte 25 de Abril is the oldest bridge that connects the Tagus many tribulations, he wrote the ever-famous Spiritual Exercises. In Loyola, you will see the 17th century river of Lisbon. Following, we will drive by the Discoveries Monument. This memorial commemorates the Basilica that is dedicated to this remarkable Saint. The Basilica is part of a series of buildings that sur- Great Explorers who, as a result of their explorations, brought Portugal to a standing of wealth and rounds the "Holy House," the birthplace of St. Ignatius. When you visit these Holy places, you will also power during the Age of Discovery. This ship prow shaped structure stands at the point where the Great have the opportunity to pray at the most venerated room, where St. Ignatius prayed and began his Explorers began their expeditions. Enjoy a view of the Basilica of the Star, the Rossio Square, Commerce conversion. After meditating on the life of this founder of the Jesuit Order, you will enjoy free time for Square, and the Marquee of Pombal Square. Our last stop will be St. Anthony's Church to celebrate Mass. lunch and board the bus for the next destination. We will continue to Lourdes with a spectacular view of Although this patron Saint of lost things is known as St. Anthony of Padua (Italy), he was originally born in the Pyrenees Mountains. Upon arrival in Lourdes, you will check-in to your hotel and enjoy a splendid Lisbon, Portugal. This Church is built upon the site of St. Anthony's birth, and is also where St. John Paul II dinner and peaceful overnight. visited in 1982. The former stopped at this Church, on his way to Fatima, to pray to Our Lady in thanksgiving. St. John Paul II recognizes Our Lady as saving him from being killed when he was shot one Days 13 & 14, Sunday & Monday, September 17 & September 18: Lourdes year prior, in 1981. After Mass we will check-in at the hotel and enjoy a welcoming dinner followed by a Over the next two days, you will wake up in a small town that is nestled within the Pyrenees Mountains. restful overnight. During your time in Lourdes, you will pray and meditate in yet another site of Our Lady's apparitions. Our Lady first appeared to Bernadette in 1858, and announced herself as "The Immaculate Conception", near Day 7, Monday, September 11: Lisbon - Santarem - Ourem the Grotto of Massabielle. At the first two apparitions, little Bernadette prayed the Rosary with Our Lady Today, we will travel north to the old city of Santarem. In Santarem visit and attend Mass at the Church and left without any exchange of words. During the following apparitions, Our Lady emphasized God's of St. Stephen, which holds the oldest (13th century) recorded Eucharistic Miracle: The Miracle occurred love for us, penance and the necessity of performing acts of penance for sinners. Throughout your time when a woman yearned to change the ways of her unfaithful husband and consulted a sorceress. The in Lourdes, you will have the opportunity to attend Mass at the Grotto of where Our Lady appeared to sorceress agreed that she would cure the husband's infidelity in exchange for a consecrated Host. The Bernadette; watch a video presentation that explains, in detail, the story of Lourdes; drink water from woman committed the sacrilege, but when she exited the church, the Host began to bleed. It bled so the miraculous spring that has healed many; and submerge yourself in the healing baths. Additionally, much that her fellow parishioners thought she had cut her hand. The woman ran home and hid the you will have the opportunity to experience Christ's unconditional love as you meditate upon the "life bleeding Host in a trunk. When her husband arrived home, the wife told him what she had done, and size" Stations of the Cross that overlook the Grotto of Massabielle. Also, while in Lourdes, you will walk in later that night there was a light emanating from the trunk. She and her husband began to kneel before and meditate upon the footsteps of St. Bernadette. You will have the opportunity to see Boly Mill, the the trunk. The following morning, the husband and wife brought the Host to the parish priest. It was then birthplace of St. Bernadette; and the "Cachot," an abandoned prison where Bernadette's impoverished moved to the Church of St. Stephen where another miracle occurred; the miraculous Host was originally family lived. In the evening, you will have free time to attend the Blessed Sacrament Procession before put in a wax container, however, when a priest opened the tabernacle to view the Host, the container dinner. Following dinner participate in the candle light procession and the Rosary.( April- October). was found broken, and the Host was found enclosed in a crystal pyx. Continue to Ourem for dinner and Return to hotel for a restful night of sleep. overnight. Day 15, Tuesday, September 19: Return Flights Home Day 8 & 9, Tuesday & Wednesday, September 12 & September 13: Ourem – Fatima - Ourem After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, transfer to the Toulouse or Pau airport for return flights Next two days will surely be a memorable experience as you pray and meditate upon one of Our Blessed home. Mother's apparition sites. Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children; Lucia (age 10), Jacinta (age 7), and Francisco (age 9). These apparitions occurred monthly from May until October of 1917. Historically, YOUR TRIP INCLUDES Round Trip Air Transportation from San Fancisco, SFO Fuel Surcharges and Airport Taxes 13 nights at centrally located first class Hotels (except Garabandal) as follows (or similar): ~ 2 nights: Sep 06 - 08: Hosteria Garabandal, Garabandal ~ 2 nights: Sep 08 - 10: San Francisco Hotel Monumento, Santiago de Compostela ~ 1 night: Sep 10 - 11: Hotel Maques de Pombal, Lisbon ~ 3 nights: Sep 11 - 14: Pousada Conde de Ourem, Ourem ~ 1 night: Sep 14 - 15: Hotel Abba Fonseca, Salamanca ~ 1 night: Sep 15 - 16: Hotel Abba Burgos, Burgos ~ 3 nights: Sep 16 - 19:Grand Hotel Moderne, Lourdes Tour Escort throughout Breakfast and dinner daily Transfer by Private Motor coach The Basilica of our Lady of the Rosary, Lourdes Sightseeing as per itinerary Entrance fees Not Included: Lunches, Beverages unless mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver. 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Cancelation *special trips & events such as Canonizations, WYD or Oberammergau have additional cancelation penalties such as a $400 non- special supplements may be implemented for something referred to "single tion to including the dates of . We also suggest that you contact the appro- refundable deposit. Please carefully review the terms and conditions for each trip as in double room" at an additional rate to the single supplement rate listed. priate consulate and airlines because they may have additional require- per the trip website prior to reservation. If passengers are traveling alone and wish to have 206 Tours assign a ments. For the purposes of 206 Tours trips an infant is defined as anyone roommate we will do our best, however, if we do not succeed in assigning who is under the age of 24 months for the entire duration of their trip. A TRAVEL INSURED INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE 206 Tours a same sex roommate for you we will provide you with a single room free child is defined as any one between the ages of 24 months and 11 years for suggests the purchase of travel protection to protect you and your trip of charge (only for 206 Tours series departures Tour 1-500). Otherwise, the entire duration of their trip. investment. Travel Insured International Insurance offers a waiver of the pre the passenger will be responsible for the additional Single Supplement SAFETY Please be aware that during your participation on tours -existing medical condition exclusion if insurance is purchased within 21 fees. operated by 206 Tours, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our days of initial trip deposit. Travel protection cannot be purchased after your TRIPLE ROOMS In most hotels (other than Paris) triple accommo- control including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in undevel- trip is paid in full and protection plan premiums are non-refundable. dation is possible, however, no reduction in cost is available. We discour- oped areas; by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of transpor- Please find plan rates below: age the use of Triple Rooms for the following reasons: Due to the pace of tation; the forces of nature, political unrest and accident or illness in Trip Cost Plan Cost Per Person our pilgrimage schedules, it can be a challenge to open up all three (3) remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. $1,001 - $1,500 $150 suitcases, and each pilgrims hand luggage in a triple room. Also, along 206 Tours does not have liability regarding provisions of medical care or $1,501 - $2,000 $170 with utilizing the showers in the morning and evening, it can be difficult the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. 206 Tours is not responsi- $2,001 - $2,500 $180 to be downstairs to meet the group on time. First Class, and Superior ble for compensation for cities/sites omitted from the itinerary due to $2,501 - $3,000 $196 Tourist Class Hotels, in general are not set up for triple rooms. Hotels circumstances beyond its control. $3,001 - $3,500 $210 usually either add a third bed – in the form of a fold up bed or a sofa bed. PHYSICALITY OF OUR TOURS Please note that all destinations $3,501 - $4,000 $225 At times, such as in Paris, it is either impossible or worse than a Murphy serviced by 206 Tours require some form of physical fitness, a lot of $4,001 - $4,500 $240 bed. walking, and sometimes up/down hills - which at times can be very rough $4,501 - $5,000 $253 MEALS Most trips includes two meals per day (breakfast and din- terrain. You may certainly stay behind for (or skip) certain parts of the $5,001 - $5,500 $280 ners), which are served at your hotel or local restaurants. Beverages are journey, however, it is suggested that 3 to 4 weeks before your departure, not included with dinners where not indicated. In case you chose not to one should begin preparing physically begin walking "briskly" 1-2 times a have a meal, there is no refund for unused meals. Although we cannot day; build up to 2-3 miles with no discomfort. guarantee, we will try and accommodate each special meal request on SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE TRIP If upon returning from flights as well as at hotels. Please advise of such a request at the time of your trip, you wish to inquire about any services provided, please ensure booking. While we will make every effort to make sure this is met, we that all correspondence is received by 206 Tours, 333 Marcus Blvd - cannot guarantee that special meal/diet requests can be met. Also, when Hauppauge, NY 11788, within 45 days of the tour completion date. This traveling in another country, options are limited, and the menu of choices will enable us to make a timely investigation. may repeat. TOUR BY OPERATOR Be clearly advised that from time to time, a tour BAGGAGE Each tour participant is permitted to bring one checked departure may be cancelled due to lack of participation. In such case, the suitcase, one small carry-on bag (8" x 14" x 22"), and one personal item operator's sole responsibility is to provide a full refund. 206 Tours in not (i.e. purse, laptop case). In general, the airlines permit one (1) checked responsible, and does not assume responsibility for any additional costs or bag, weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and maximum dimensions of 62 in any fees relating to the issuance and cancellation of air tickets or other (158 cm) calculated by adding the length + the width + the height of the arrangements not made through 206 Tours. Cancellations due to state bag. Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight advisories and/or state warnings, Acts of War, War, Terrorism, Acts of allowances. 206 Tours is not responsible for the loss of, theft of, delay, or God, Natural Disaster or any other circumstance outside the control of 206 damage to a participant's belongings. Tours, are not the fault of 206 Tours. Great effort will be made to accom- RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE 206 Tours acts as a tour operator. The modate you to another trip, or to revise itinerary, however, cancellation for suppliers providing transportation, sightseeing arrangements and hotel any of these reasons will not be eligible for refund. accommodations for the tour program are independent contractors and are PRINTING DISCLAIMER not agents or employees of 206 Tours. All coupons, receipts and tickets 206 Tours is not responsible for typographical, or Print errors, including issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by suppliers. By errors in trip cost. We reserve the right to re invoice or correct billing at Details regarding insurance coverage is available at www.206tours.com/ utilizing the service of the suppliers, you agree that 206 Tours will not be any time