13 Days Fatima - Lourdes - Santiago - Barcelona from Atlanta, GA (ATL) April 17 - 29, 2023 - Fr. Roy Lee

1: the USA - BARCELONA. – 17 APRIL

Depart for our overnight flight to Barcelona, Spain. We are served dinner and breakfast aloft.

Day 2: BARCELONA – 18 APRIL

Upon arrival in Barcelona meet with your tour guide and/or driver. You will be escorted to the vehicle for your transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the Port of Barcelona, Montjuic, Plaza de España, and Plaza de Catalunya. The Port was created 2,000 years ago in the coastal area, to protect and provide access for ships and goods. Currently, it is home to numerous walking areas, businesses, and cultural and sporting events. Plaza de España is right outside the center of town and was formerly known for its old bull-fighting ring. Presently, the Plaza is renowned for containing the Museum of Catalan art, situated on the side of Montjuic. Plaza de Catalunya is in central Barcelona and is known for its fountains and statues. Walk on the Ramblas. Dinner and overnight in Barcelona (B,D)

DAY 3: BARCELONA/MANRESA /MONTSERRAT – 19 APRL

This morning, your day will begin with breakfast and a sightseeing tour of the Eixample Quarter to visit Antoni Gaudi's stunning, but unfinished Roman Catholic Basilica, La Sagrada Familia. In the afternoon, we will travel to Manresa, with a visit to the Sanctuary of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and the Holy Cave where St. Ignatius lived. Continue to Montserrat, home to the miraculous Black Madonna, and arrive in time for dinner and an overnight.

DAY 4: MONTSERRAT/LOURDES – 20 APRIL

After breakfast, we visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat, located on a rugged mountainside. According to Catholic tradition, St. Luke carved the statue of the Black Madonna around 50 A.D. and brought it to Spain. While in Spain, it was hidden from the Moor, and then later rediscovered by shepherds. In 880 A.D., the shepherds and the Bishop of Manresa were drawn to a grotto by a bright light and heavenly music. Upon discovery of the statue of the Black Madonna in the grotto, the Bishop of Manresa suggested that it be moved to Manresa. However, the status was too heavy that it could not be lifted. As a result, the Virgin remained in Montserrat and continued to be venerated there for centuries. As years progressed, several chapels were built upon the site and in the eleventh century, the abbot-bishop Oliba founded a monastery on Montserrat. At the end of the visit transfer to Lourdes passing by "Torreciudad, Spain" and the shrine of St. Jose Maria Escriva. Arrival in Lourdes in the evening, accommodation in our hotel, dinner, and Overnights (B,L,D)

Day 5: LOURDES – 21 APRIL

After breakfast, early in the morning visit the Grotto holy mass and have lunch. In the afternoon we will have a walking tour that takes us to Boly Mill (the birthplace of St. Bernadette), the Cachot (the former jail, where she lived during the apparitions), and the local parish church. Dinner in the hotel then Rosary and candlelight procession. Overnight.  (B,D)

Day 6: LOURDES/SAN SEBASTIAN/BURGOS – 22 APRIL

After breakfast, transfer to Loyola to visit and have Mass at the Monastery of St Ignatius. We will then transfer to Burgos where we will have a visit to the city with its magnificent Cathedral. Accommodation in Burgos, dinner, and overnight (B,D)

Day 7: THE SANTIAGO’S CAMINO – 23 APRIL

Breakfast in Hotel. Today we will run by bus part of the overworld famous Camino (walk) to Santiago the Compostela. The first stop will be Leon where we will arrive after 2 hours by Bus. We will continue then to Samos, a wonderful town in the mountains where we will visit the Benedictine Monastery (lunch on the way). Arrival in Santiago in the evening Accommodation, dinner, and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 8: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – 24 APRIL

Breakfast in Hotel, city walking tour, visiting the Cathedral with the Tomb of St. James the Apostle. Entrance in the Cathedral and Holy Mass at 12 possibly with the Botafumeiro (giant thurible/incense burner). In the afternoon excursion to Cabo Finisterre, Visit of the Finisterre Light and the Sanctuary of the Virgin de La Barca. Return to Santiago for dinner and overnight (B,L,D)

Day 9:  SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA/BRAGA – 25 APRIL

Breakfast in Hotel. In the morning transfer to Braga. Stop in Valenca do Minho and Tui, to admire the magnificent Cathedral. Arrival in Braga and time for lunch. In the afternoon, transfer to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus fdo Monte where we will have Via Crucis and Mass.  Accommodation, dinner, and overnight(B,D)

Day 10: BRAGA/COIMBRA/FATIMA – 26 APRIL

After Breakfast, we transfer to Fatima. Stop to Coimbra to visit the monastery of St Teresa where sister Lucia Lived. Arrival in Fatima and time for lunch. Visiting the Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. Visit The Museum of the Shrine where is conserved the crown with the bullet that wounded John Paul II. In the evening we join the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. (B,L,D)

DAY 11 FATIMA/SANTAREM/LISBON – 27 APRIL

After Breakfast. Visit Adjustrel and Os Valinhos birthplaces of Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia to whom the Virgin appeared for the first time on May 13th, 1917. Via Crucis in Os Valinhos, up to Loca do Cabeco, place of the 4th appearance of Our Lady. Transfer to Santarem and visit (Venerate the Eucharistic Miracle). Continue to Lisbon, accommodation in our hotel, dinner, and overnight.

DAY 12 LISBON – 28 APRIL

After Breakfast in our hotel, we will start our journey to the birthplace of St Anthony. We will visit Placa dos Rossios and Placa dos Restauradores. We will continue then with the Cathedral of Lisbon and the church of Nossa Senora de Conceicao Velha.  We will pass by Avenida de liberdade and we will have a walking tour of the quarter of Alfama and the Castle of St Jose. In the afternoon we will visit the Monastery Dos Jeronimos, the Belem tower, and the church of St. Antony where we will have the Holy Mass. Dinner and overnight in our hotel

Day 13: LISBON/USA – 29 APRIL

Breakfast in Hotel and time at disposal. Transfer to the Airport on time for the departure to the USA

Trip Date:  April 17 - 29, 2023
Package price: $4790.00
Departure City: Atlanta, GA (ATL)  (other cities available)

Package Price includes:

• Round trip airline tickets from Denver
• 2 nights in Fatima hotel Regina o similar
• 2 night in Santiago de Compostela Hospederia San Martin Pinario o similar
• 1 night or Burgos or Silos Hospederia San Francisco or similar
• 1 night in Leon Hotel 4 star
• 1 night in San Sebastian Hotel 4 star
• 1 night in Manresa Hotel 4 star
• 1 night in Lourdes Hotel 4 star
• 2 nights in Barcelona hotel 4 star
• Breakfast, and dinner daily
• Wine and mineral water with dinner
• Tour escort throughout the pilgrimage
• All gratuities to hotels
• 5 lunches

The price does not include

• Lunches other than those mentioned above
• Gratuities for guides, and drivers
• Soft drinks
• All personal expenses
• Travel Insurance
• Anything not mentioned in the included