(Rome Vatican - Lourdes Burgos Avila Salamanca - Fatima Santarem - Lisbon) Spiritual Director: Rev Fr Frederick Joseph Assemble Dates: 07 th Oct 2018 Itinerary: - 07 OCT (Sun)/DAY 01: KUL ROME Assemble at KLIA 1630hrs/4.30pm for flight to Rome. Meet & greet with our Tour Manager for check in. Departure from KLIA transit Dubai 08 OCT (Mon)/DAY 02: ROME (L/D) Upon arrival at 0725hrs, meet & greet and proceed tours to visit St Paul s Basilica Outside the Walls and Chiesa Al Martirio Di S. Paolo St Paul s Basilica Outside the Wall, known of its location outside the old city walls of Rome, is one of the great churches and became beloved and popular pilgrimage destination. Aside from its antiquity, it is home to the grave of St. Paul. It is one of the seven ancient pilgrimage churches of Rome. The Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Wall is part of the Vatican City UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chiesa Al Martirio di S. Paolo - the Church of Saint Paul at the Three Fountains (Chiesa del martirio di San Paolo alle Tre Fontane), is the site of the martyrdom of Saint Paul. Tradition tells us that, because he was a Roman citizen, he was beheaded. The story was passed down that his head bounced three times on the ground, and at each spot a spring appeared. Lunch at local restaurant Check in at hotel Dinner & Overnight in Rome. 09 OCT (Tue)/DAY 03: ROME (B/L/D) Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed tour and visit- Vatican Museum - contain masterpieces of painting, sculpture and other works of art collected by the popes through the centuries. The Museums include several monumental works of art and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. Sistine Chapel - the official residence of the Pope, in Vatican City. Since Pope Sixtus IV, the chapel has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today it is the site of the Papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, and most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo. St Peter s Basilica is a major basilica in Vatican City. St. Peter's was until recently the largest church ever built and it remains one of the holiest sites in Christendom. It stands on the traditional site where Peter (considered the first pope) was crucified and buried. St. Peter's tomb is under the main altar and many other popes are buried in the basilica as well.
After lunch proceed to visit to St John Lateran Church & Scala Santa; St John Lateran Church the basilica of Saint John Lateran was built under pope Melchiade (311-314), it s the most ancient church in the world. Since the pope is also the bishop of Rome, Saint John in Lateran being seat of the bishop s residence is also Rome s Cathedral. Scala Santa The Holy Stairs, a chapel built around the great relic of the steps to Pontius Pilate's palace that Jesus once climbed to meet his fate. This "Holy Staircase" consists of 28 steps of Tyrian marble that legend holds were the actual staircase of Pilate's house, which Jesus descended after being condemned. MASS Continue tour visit to Basilica Di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme:- Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme one of the seven pilgrimage Churches in the Eternal City. It is known visit for its extraordinary collection of relics from the Holyland. Its full-sized replica of the Shroud of Turin, the shrine of a young girl who is being considered for sainthood, and its connections with Constantine and St. Helen. Dinner at local restaurant. Transfer back to hotel & overnight in Rome. 10 OCT (Wed)/DAY 04: ROME (B/L/D) Breakfast in the hotel. Proceed for Papal Audience - giving pilgrims and visitors the chance to "see the Pope" and receive the Papal Blessing or Apostolic Blessing from the successor of The Apostle Peter during their visit. **Papal audience is subject to Pope Francis s schedule and availability**
Lunch at local restaurant. Visit to St Mary Major s Basilica & photo stop at Colosseum St. Mary Major s Basilica The Basilica of St. Mary Major is also known in Italian as the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore. It is the largest Roman Catholic Marian Church in Rome. Basilica of St. Mary Major gave justice to its name because of its grandeur, not only in size but also regarding its art and architecture. Colosseum (outside view only) - It was used for gladiator fights and hunting simulations involving ferocious and exotic animals. The capacity is estimated 70.000 people; the shows became occasions to impress and control the people through an unforeseen display of astonishing special effects. It may be two thousand years old but the Colosseum is still the symbol of the eternal city, every year drawing thousands of visitors, meaning long queues and an endless wait. Trevi Fountain - Is one of the top attractions in Rome and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The Trevi Fountain is situated at the end of the Aqua Virgo, an aqueduct constructed in 19 BC by Agrippa, the son-inlaw of Emperor Octavian Augustus. The aqueduct brings water all the way from the Salone Springs approximately 21 kilometers (13 miles) from Rome. Dinner at local restaurant Overnight in Rome. 11 OCT (Thu)/DAY 05: ROME TOULOUSE LOURDES (B/x/D) Early breakfast in the hotel. Check out and transfer to Airport for flight to Toulouse (flight depart at 1125hrs). Upon arrival in Toulouse, transfer to Lourdes by coach. (Approx. 180km 2hours 30mins drive.) Arrive Lourdes, check into Hotel. After dinner, proceed for Candle light procession.
When the Virgin appeared to Bernadette Soubirous at the Massabielle Cave, she made three requests: drink and wash in the spring, have them build a chapel here, and invite people to come in Candle light procession. Daily processions take place at about 9:00 PM, to join the Torchlight Marian Procession. Overnight at hotel. 12 OCT (Fri)/DAY 06: LOURDES VISIT THE SHRINE (B/L/D) Breakfast in the hotel. Proceed to visit The Shrine. In 1858, 14 year old Bernadette Soubirous declared that the Virgin Mary had appeared to her several times in the Cave of Massabielle and had said to her in the local patois, I am the Immaculate Conception. Cave of Massabielle is the site of St. Bernadette's visions of the Virgin Mary in 1858. The Blessed Virgin is said to have pointed out a Previously undiscovered spring in the grotto and instructed Bernadette to drink from it. The BATH proceed for the miraculous Bath experience. "Go and drink at the spring and wash yourself there! these words of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette during one of the Apparitions inspired the creation of the Baths near the Grotto in which the pilgrims are immersed. Walking tour In the Footsteps of Bernadette. Visit the Cachot (former jail cell that once served as the Soubirous family s home); the parish church and the Boly Mill.
Cachot Boly Mill In the evening (5.00pm), participate in the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and the Blessing of the Sick (subject to seasonal schedules). Dinner & Proceed for Candle Light procession. Overnight in Lourdes. 13 OCT (Sat)/DAY 07: LOURDES FREE DAY (B/x/D) Breakfast at the hotel. Free at own leisure. Dinner & overnight in Lourdes. 14 OCT (Sun)/DAY 08: LOURDES LOYOLA - BURGOS Breakfast in the hotel. Check out and proceed to Burgos. (238km 2hrs 44Min), en route stop in Loyola, the birthplace of St Ignatius of Loyola. In Loyola, visit the Sanctuary of St Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Sanctuary of St Ignatius - is a monumental and religious complex built around the birthplace of St Ignatius of Loyola. After he died his birthplace became a place of veneration. In the seventeenth century, the house where he was born was given to the Society of Jesus. Settle into your hotel & dinner Overnight.
15 OCT (Mon)/DAY 09: BURGOS AVILA SALAMANACA (B/L/D) Breakfast in the Hotel. Check out and Continue to Avila (262 Km/3hrs) Upon arrival, start the tour: Avila - Hometown of St Theresa of Avila. One of the finest remnants of Europe s medieval era, the walled town of Avila was sacred to an ancient Celtiberian culture long before the arrival of the Romans and the Christians. The Cathedral of Avila - is a strong, fortress-like cathedral adjoining the famous medieval walls of Ávila. Dedicated to San Salvador, Avila Cathedral is truly a cathedral-castle, with battlements and sentry walks incorporated into the structure. It's not just for looks, either - in the 12th century, Bishop Sancho protected the young Alfonso IX until he became king Visit the current church in the center of town, begun 1091 and completed in the 13 th century, is where the mystic St Theresa (1515-1582) had frequent visions and ecstatic experiences. Continue journey to Salamanca. (100km 1hr 30mins.) Salamanca - It lies on a plateau by the Tormes River, crossed by a bridge 500ft long built on 26 arches. The city has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Arrive proceed to check in. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay.
16 OCT (Tue)/DAY 10: SALAMANACA - FATIMA (B/L/D) Breakfast in the Hotel. Check out and start the tour to visit: Old Cathedral of Salamanca - Unique façade of this building which was to become the one of Europe's main temples of knowledge and scientific research, and the embroin of one of Europe's first universities. After lunch continue drive to Fatima. (390km 5hours) Arrive, check in to hotel. After dinner join in the Evening Rosary and Candlelight procession. Overnight stay. 17 OCT (Wed)/DAY 11: FATIMA VISIT OF THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY (B/L/D) Breakfast at the hotel. After Mass, visit the Tombs of St. Francisco and St. Jacinto; the Aljustrel where the children lived; and the Valinhos where Our Lady appeared after the children s return from prison. Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima is one of most famous Marian shrines in the world. Some four million people visit Fatima each year, drawn by apparitions of the Virgin Mary reported by three local shepherd children in 1917. Tombs of St. Francisco & St. Jacinto - Her relics and those of Francisco lie in the Basilica at Fatima, with the simple inscription: Here lie the mortal remains of Francisco and Jacinta to whom Our Lady appeared. Jacinta and her brother Francisco were beatified declared Blessed, by Pope John Paul II on 13th May 2000 at Fatima. Dinner Proceed for Evening Rosary and Candlelight procession. Overnight in Fatima.
18 OCT (Thu) / DAY 12: FATIMA SANTAREM LISBON CITY (B/L/D) Breakfast at hotel. Check out and short drive to Santarem. Short drive to Santarem and proceed sightseeing. Church of St Stephen, Santarem - is home to a 13th-century Eucharistic miracle. The shrine is among the most famous of its kind and is visited by thousands of pilgrims. The main attraction of the Church of the Holy Miracle is, of course, the Eucharistic Miracle of Santarem. The host is enshrined in its miraculous crystal pyx in a silver monstrance and placed on display atop a tabernacle. Lunch & continue drive to Lisbon. Visit the Gothic monastery of St Jeronimo, St Anthony Church, Lisbon Cathedral & Belem Tower. Gothic Monastery of St Jeronimo It is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. King Manuel I built it in 1502, where Vasco da Gama and his crew spent their last night in Portugal in prayer before leaving for India. It was built to commemorate Vasco Da Gama's voyage and to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for its success.vasco da Gama's tomb was placed inside by the entrance. Santo Antonio Church Was built on the site of where the saint was born in 1195. On June 13, now his feast day, he died at the Poor Clare convent in Arcella at the young age of 36. His body was buried in a chapel, which is now enclosed by the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua. In 1263, when his relics were transferred to the Basilica, his tongue was found to be still fresh and red in color.
The Lisbon Cathedral often called simple the Sé, is a Roman Catholic church located in Lisbon, Portugal. The oldest church in the city is the see of the Archdiocese of Lisbon. Since the beginning of the construction of the cathedral, in the year 1147, the building has been modified several times and survived many earthquakes. It is nowadays a mix of different architectural styles. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910. Belem Tower Built in 1515 as a fortress to guard the Entrance to Lisbon's harbor, the Belem Tower was the starting point for many of the voyages of discovery, and for the sailors it was the last sight of their homeland. Transfer to hotel for check in Dinner and overnight in Lisbon. 19 OCT (Fri) / DAY 13: LISBON KUALA LUMPUR (B) After breakfast, free at own activity. Check out and proceed for morning Mass. Transfer to Lisbon airport for flight departure back to Malaysia via Dubai (Transit). 20 OCT (Sat) / DAY 14: KUALA LUMPUR Arrive Kuala Lumpur with beautiful memories of your pilgrimage. ~~~~~~~ End of Pilgrimage ~~~~~~~
AIRLINES & SCHEDULES: Emirates FLIGHT NO SECTOR Estimate Time Departure Estimate Time Arrival EK 347 KUL-DXB 1925 2215 EK 099 DXB-FCO 0320 0725 AZ 366 FCO-TLS 1155 1345 EK 192 LIS-DXB 1425 0105+1 EK 346 DXB-KUL 0350 1505 PACKAGE COST: BOOKING with non-refundable Deposit RM 1,000 Twin/Triple Single EX KUALA LUMPUR RM 12,900 pp RM 14,900 pp *For child computation 2-12 years sharing with 02 adults in same room with extra bed 80% of adult fare. Maximum 3 persons in a room Note, in Europe child sharing with parents must have extra bed. PRICE INCLUDES: 1) Return international economy class air ticket + ALL airport taxes based on current rate. 2) Hotel Accommodation with breakfast in 4* category 3) ALL meals as mentioned in itinerary 4) All transfers in air-conditioned car/van/coach 5) ALL sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary including Entrance fees 6) All Tips & Gratuities. 7) Experienced Professional Tour Leader from Topaz 8) Complimentary travel gift pack 9) Travel Insurance (Malaysian Nationality / Aged up to 79 years) PRICE EXCLUDES: 1) Personal expense such as drinks, telephone, souvenirs and laundry etc. 2) Others not mentioned nor specified above not to be included in the tour prices ********************************************************************************************