Pilgrimage

Day 2: Rome and Vatican City

Papal audience. City tour of Rome in the morning. See the Trevi Fountain, Alter of the Fatherland, Roman Forum, Colosseum, etc. After lunch proceed to the Vatican City. See the intricate works in the museums and the Basilica. Then proceed for dinner at restaurant at the Hotel.

Overnight in Rome area

DAY 03: Nevers – Bordeaux

Check out from hotel. Drive to San Giovanni Rotondo. Visit shrine of Padre Pio. Later proceed to the Hotel for check in and dinner

Overnight in San Giovanni Rotondo

Day 4: Lanciano and Assisi

After checkout, drive to Lanciano. Visit Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle. According to tradition, a monk who had doubts about the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist found, when he said the words of consecration at Mass, that the bread and wine changed into flesh and blood. After Lunch drive to Assisi. At Assisi visit Basilica di Santa Maria Degli Angeli. Later proceed to the Hotel for check in and dinner.

Overnight in Assisi

Day 5: Assisi and Padua

After checking out, proceed to the hill to visit Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. It is a Papal minor basilica and one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. Later drive to Padua. In Padua visit the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua. St. Anthony is venerated all over the world as the patron saint for the recovery of lost items and is credited with many miracles involving lost people, lost things and even lost spiritual goods. Later proceed for dinner and then check in at Hotel.

Overnight in Padua / Mestre

Day 6: Venice and Switzerland

After check-out, drive to Venice – the floating city. By Vaparetto water bus, transfer to Venice monumental Island to visit St. Mark's Square. Enjoy the guided walking tour of the few Islands covering Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace, Bell Tower, St. Mark's Basilica, Murano Glass factory (Glass blowing demonstration). After lunch drive to Central Switzerland. Dinner at restaurant on the way. Later check in hotel.

Overnight in Central Switzerland

DAY 07: Half Day Lisbon – Santarem - Fatime

After a continental breakfast proceed to Engelberg to visit Mt. Titlis, known for world's first Rotair. On top, enjoy Snow glacier, Ice Grotto, thrilling Ice Flyer ride, Snow Park. Evening proceed to Lucerne to see Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne, etc. Spend some free time for shopping in Lucerne

Overnight in Central Switzerland. Dinner at restaurant

Day 8: Drive to Paris

After breakfast, check out from Hotel and drive to Paris. Dinner at restaurant on the way. Later check in hotel.

Overnight in Paris area

Day 9: Paris sightseeing

After a continental breakfast, proceed for a guided City orientation tour of Paris covering Champs Elysees, Arc De Triomphe, Place De La Concorde. Also visit Miraculous medal and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then visit the Eiffel Tower Level 2 and Seine river cruise. Dinner at restaurant.

Overnight in Paris area

Day 10: Paris to Lourdes

After breakfast, check out from Hotel and drive to Lourdes. After arrival at Lourdes, Check in and dinner at Hotel. Later, proceed to the sanctuary of Lourdes for Candlelight procession.

Overnight in Lourdes

Day 11: Lourdes

Today after breakfast, you will set out for a full day sightseeing tour of Lourdes. Here you will perform the Holy dip, visit Miraculous medal museum, Way of the cross, etc. Later in the evening after dinner, join the candlelight procession again. After this return to your hotel room for an overnight stay.

Overnight in Lourdes

Day 12: Lourdes to Salamanca

Check out from Hotel after breakfast and drive to Salamanca. After arrival in Salamanca, check in Hotel and dinner.

Overnight in Salamanca

Day 13: Salamanca to Fatima

Check out from Hotel after breakfast and drive to Fatima. Upon reaching Fatima, check in Hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing and religious activities in and around Fatima. See the apparitions of Mother Mary and the angels to three shepherds Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta in 1917. In the evening after dinner, participate in the Candlelight procession.

Overnight in Fatima

Day 14: Lisbon

Today, after breakfast, check out and proceed to Lisbon for a half day guided tour. Here you will visit St. George’s Castle, Jeronimos Monastery & Belem Tower. Later check in Hotel and dinner.

Overnight in Lisbon

Day 15: Departure.

Today after breakfast, check out and proceed towards the airport. Board your flight with fruitful experience of the pilgrimage.