Here is the route which
i took, experiencing the Fatima Marian Pilgrimage which took me around 15 days.
Here I shall give you a simple over view of my tour and where i travelled.
This shrine is located in a town named after the daughter of Mohammed, Islam's great prophet. You will now be dining and staying overnight in Fatima.
This shrine is located in a town named after the daughter of Mohammed, Islam's great prophet. You will now be dining and staying overnight in Fatima.
First
of all, you will need to actually go to Europe (Lisbon). This will mark the
beginning of your journey
Day
2: ARRIVE LISBON
Once
you have arrived in Europe your first destination would be to Lisbon, also
called Alis Ubbo or "pleasant bay", by its early settlers. here you
will be met by a Catholic travel centre representative, who will lead you onto
a coach, and settles into a hotel. the rest of the night will be full of
exploring markets, and Lisbon, under the guidance of a tour escort.
Day
3: LISBON / SANTAREM / FATIMA
From
Lisbon you will then make your way over to Santarem. You will be able to visit
the Church of St. Stephen. Next you continue through to Fatima, a major
Christian pilgrimage centre in Europe, to a shrine:
Day
4: FATIMA: VISIT OF THE SHRINE
Day
5: FATIMA / SALAMANCA
Day
6: SALAMANCA / LOURDES
Day
7: LOURDES: VISIT OF THE SITES
Day
8: LOURDES / CANNES
Day
9: CANNES / MONACO / PISA / MONTECATINI TERME
Day
10: MONTECATINI TERME / FLORENCE / ASSISI
Day
11: ASSISI / SPOLETO / ROME
Day
12: ROME: THE VATICAN MUSEUMS + ST PETER'S
Day
13: ROME: MAJOR BASILICAS + CATACOMBS
Day
14: ROME: ANCIENT ROME
Day
15: RETURN USA
The
last day will be dedicated to returning home.
Day
4: FATIMA: VISIT OF THE SHRINE
In
the morning, you will be attending Holy Mass in the Little Chapel of
Apparitions. Afterwards, you will be a part of a tour of the neoclassical
Basilica, visiting tombs of shepherd children, Francisco and Jacinta (you will
learn more about them during the tour). Lastly, you will be taken on an
afternoon excursion to Aljustrel, the children's hamlet, and Valinos. Dining
afters and staying overnight at a hotel in Fatima.
Day
5: FATIMA / SALAMANCA
In
the morning you will be boarding a coach across the Portuguese-Spanish border
of the Salamanca. There, you will be visiting the Basilica de Nuestra Senora de
Penafrancia, and the great University of Salamanca. you will be celebrating
mall at Basilica, and ending the day spending the afternoon at leisure, dinging
and staying the night in Salamanca.
Day
6: SALAMANCA / LOURDES
Today,
you will enjoy a guided tour of the third largest Cathedral in Spain. After,
you will journey into France! In the evening you will have the opportunity t participate
in a candlelight procession, finally, having dinner and staying overnight in
Lourdes.
Day
7: LOURDES: VISIT OF THE SITES
In
Lourdes, you will begin with a visit of the Basilica of St.. Pius X, the
world's largest underground sanctuary. Followed by a walking tour which will be
concluded with by lunch. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to
bathe in the healing waters of the miraculous Fountain or follow the Wall of
the Cross of the Calvary. Dinner will then take place followed by an overnight
stay in Lourdes.
Day
8: LOURDES / CANNES
Early
in the morning, you will be celebrating Mass at the Grotto of Lourdes. After
Mass, you are then to be departed from Lourdes, by a motor coach, heading to
Cannes. You will now have some leisure time. To end the day, you will dine and
rest at a hotel in Cannes.
Day
9: CANNES / MONACO / PISA / MONTECATINI TERME
At
the beginning of the day, you will again be celebrating Mass at a local church
in Cannes. Then proceeding by coach, on a journey to the Principality of
Monaco, where you will a see variety of attractions. Re-boarding the coach, you
will then travel to the outskirts of the Italian border, and wind your way
along the Italian Riviera. The next stop you will make will be in Pisa, with
its leaning tower. The last place you will stop that day will be the spa town,
where you will enjoy dinner and stay overnight.
Day
10: MONTECATINI TERME / FLORENCE / ASSISI
Beginning
the day is a local guide introducing you to the marvels of Renaissance art,
such as, the Piazza Della Signoria. Stopping shortly after at the frescoed
chapel in the Franciscan church, and the Ponte Vecchio, also leaving leisurely
time to then continue on to the Assisi of St. Francis and St. Clare. Dinner and
sleeping arrangements will be held in Assisi.
Day
11: ASSISI / SPOLETO / ROME
Once
again celebrating Mass in morning, before a guided tour of the Basilica. There
you will be seeing the 13th century Church of Santa Chiara and the Church of
St.Clara. You will then continue on the "Eternal City", a town that
was once described as "a little bit of Heaven fallen to Earth". You
will then be arriving in Rome in time for dinner and will stay there overnight.
Day
12: ROME: THE VATICAN MUSEUMS + ST PETER'S
In
the morning you will be heading over to the Vatican Museums, and the High
Renaissance murals of Raphael. You will also be visiting the expansive St.
Peter's Square and its enormous Basilica. The remainder of the day will be free
for your independent activities in the Square. You will then later, join back
with your tour group, for Mass at a local church, dinner and will stay
overnight at a hotel.
Day
13: ROME: MAJOR BASILICAS + CATACOMBS
Beginning
the day will be a tour including three more of the city's major basilicas.
Starting with the Basilica of St/ John Lantern. The afternoon will conclude of
visiting the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Finishing off the day with
the catacombs, underground cemeteries. Dinner and overnight accommodations will
then take place in Rome.
Day
14: ROME: ANCIENT ROME
You
will start off by visiting the Roma Antica, the Colosseum the Circus Maximus,
the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum. Also available for you to view
will be the San Pietro in Vincoli and St. Peter's chains. The remainder of
the day will be free for you to explore and spend as you choose. Finishing the
day you will be able to gather with your group to enjoy a festive farewell
dinner at a local restaurant.
Day
15: RETURN USA
The
last day will be dedicated to returning home.
