Explore Portugal and Spain on this wonderful vacation. Begin in Lisbon with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and guided sightseeing featuring visits to Jeronimos Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony. Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle in Santarém and Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children in 1917, as well as the Chapel of the Apparitions, the basilica, Parish Church, and Valinhos. Maybe join the evening’s rosary and candlelight procession. Next is the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, one of the top pilgrimage sites during the Middle Ages. You may wish to walk part of the famous Camino Pilgrim’s Way with an expert Local Guide. Next is Burgos, historic capital of Old Castile, with a guided visit to the cathedral. Travel along the Basque coast to arrive in Lourdes, one of the world’s most famous pilgrimage sites. 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. Cross the Pyrenees 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 includes a visit to the Prado Museum. A day at leisure allows you to relax or further explore. The trip concludes with an included farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Dates and Prices
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Departure Details | Tour Start Date | Return Date | Land Price |
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Popular Departure | 20-Sep-2013 | 01-Oct-2013 | $2249 |
20-Sep-2013 | 01-Oct-2013 | $2249 | |
Popular Departure | 18-Oct-2013 | 29-Oct-2013 | $2249 |