pilgrimage to france, spain, portugal & italy
pilgrimage to france, spain, portugal & italy
$5,490
CAD
$5,490 CAD | 14 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
October 26
Departure from Canada
Afternoon departure from Toronto via Paris to Toulouse.
October 27
Lourdes
Upon arrival, transfer to Lourdes. Evening Mass at one of the chapels. Welcome dinner and overnight. For those who are interested, they can join the candlelight procession.
October 28
Lourdes
Full day in Lourdes. Morning Mass at the Grotto. Visit St Bernadette’s house, the church where she got baptized, visit the Sanctuary and walk the magnificent life-sized Stations of the Cross behind the Grotto. Pilgrims are allowed to once again seek healing through full immersion in the sacred waters from the miraculous spring and join the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Dinner. We will join the Rosary and Candlelight Procession after dinner. Overnight.
October 29
Loyola, Limpias
After breakfast, proceed to Loyola to visit the 17th century Sanctuary of Loyola, one of the world’s most unusual Baroque constructions. The sanctuary was built in honour of St Ignatius of Loyola. The Sanctuary complex also includes the ancestral home of the Loyola family, where the saint was born, the medieval parish Church of San Sebastián de Soreasu where he was baptized; the hermitage of Our Lady of Olatz, where he used to pray and began his conversion. After lunch, proceed to Limpias where we will have Mass – inside the church of St. Peter the Apostle is a venerated miraculous crucifix known as Santo Cristo de la Agonia (Christ of the Agony). Dinner and overnight in Limpias.
October 30
Covadonga
After breakfast continue Santo Toribio de Liebana to see the portion of Holy Cross. Mass. After lunch, proceed to Covadonga. Here, the Shrine gained popularity following the Battle of Covadonga in 722, at which the Moorish invasion of Spain was first resisted. A statue of the Virgin Mary, secretly hidden in one of the caves, was believed to have faithfully supported the Christian victory. The Basilica, alongside the cave where pilgrims venerate the statue of Our Lady of Covadonga, is a place of worship and pilgrimage for the people of Asturias. Dinner and overnight.
October 31
Santiago de Compostela
After morning Mass, breakfast then proceed to the Cathedral of Oviedo - The Sudarium of Oviedo. The Sudarium (Latin for sweat cloth) is thought to be the cloth that was wrapped around the head of Jesus. After lunch, proceed to Santiago de Compostela. Dinner and overnight
November 1
Salamanca
Attend the pilgrim’s noon Mass to witness “Butafumeiro” – the swinging incense. Continue to Salamanca for dinner and overnight.
November 2
Fatima
Morning visit of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peñafrancia (Our Lady of the Rock). Mass, then continue to Fatima for dinner, Rosary procession and overnight.
November 3
Santarem, Fatima
This morning, we depart to Santarem to visit the Church of the Holy Miracle, then proceed to Fatima, (house of the three little children), Station of the Cross and proceed to the shrine. Candlelight procession in the evening. Dinner and overnight.
November 4
Fatima, Rome
Morning Mass in Fatima, then depart to Lisbon airport for a flight to Rome. Upon arrival, panoramic tour of Rome including the Colosseum and Forum Romanum. Continue to hotel for dinner and overnight.
November 5
Rome
Morning Audience with the Holy Father (if available). In the afternoon, visit Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and Church of St Alphonsus Liguori (Our Lady of Perpetual Help) where we will have Mass. Dinner and overnight.
November 6
Rome
Today we visit St John Lateran (Mass), Scala Sancta, St Paul Basilica and church of Domine, Quo Vadis. According to tradition, this church was built in the place where Jesus appeared to the apostle Peter who was leaving Rome for escape martyrdom. Dinner & overnight.
November 7
Vatican City
Our tour today takes us to the Vatican Museum and St Peter’s Basilica. Mass at one of the churches. Farewell dinner & overnight.
November 8
Return to Canada
After breakfast we are transferred to the airport for a flight via Paris to Toronto. Afternoon arrival.
All passengers must review the Full Terms of Service at https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern all matters not specifically mentioned below.
COST $ 5490.00 INCLUDES:
-air transportation from Toronto, (unless specified otherwise), incl. all taxes and surcharges
-hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy – single supplement $ 900
-2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
-All sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide, all tips in restaurants and hotels.
-tips to bus driver and guides
HOW TO BOOK:
Please call or book online. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
PAYMENT:
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK6047' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by credit card or personal cheque. If you have selected cheque as payment method, please make sure to mail to International Heritage Tours at 7117 Bathurst St, suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
COST $ 5490.00 INCLUDES:
-air transportation from Toronto, (unless specified otherwise), incl. all taxes and surcharges
-hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy – single supplement $ 900
-2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
-All sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide, all tips in restaurants and hotels.
-tips to bus driver and guides
HOW TO BOOK:
Please call or book online. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
PAYMENT:
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK6047' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by credit card or personal cheque. If you have selected cheque as payment method, please make sure to mail to International Heritage Tours at 7117 Bathurst St, suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TOUR:
-meals not specified, insurance, documentation.
CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
-60 days before departure or earlier - $300.00 per person
-between 60 and 45 days before departure – 50% of the total cost
-45 days or less – 100% of the total cost
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
-All Inclusive, Non-medical and Ultimate All Inclusive
Contact us for rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours,
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868, 905-886-0232
Halina ext. 315 or 647-294-4116 halina@ihtours.com
Alex ext. 317 alex@ihtours.com
Liliana ext. 324 liliana@ihtours.com
-meals not specified, insurance, documentation.
CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
-60 days before departure or earlier - $300.00 per person
-between 60 and 45 days before departure – 50% of the total cost
-45 days or less – 100% of the total cost
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
-All Inclusive, Non-medical and Ultimate All Inclusive
Contact us for rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours,
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868, 905-886-0232
Halina ext. 315 or 647-294-4116 halina@ihtours.com
Alex ext. 317 alex@ihtours.com
Liliana ext. 324 liliana@ihtours.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**