Marian Essentials

D1: MANILA/MADRID

Depart Manila onboard a prestigious airline on your way to Madrid. Enjoy in-flight meals and entertainment.

D2: MADRID

Welcome to Madrid! After airport formalities, proceed to the sightseeing tour of Madrid. See the Puerta Del Sol, Gran Via, Cibeles Fountain, Alcala Gate, the Santiago Bernabeau Stadium, Plaza De Espana, Prado Museum, Almudena Cathedral, highlighted by a visit to the Royal Palace. Rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

D3: MADRID/FATIMA

Continue your journey and cross the border to Portugal. Then proceed to the hotel check in Fatima.

D4: FATIMA

Today, explore the religious town of Fatima and learn the stories of the Virgin Mary’s apparition. Visit the House of the three children in Adjustrel and walk around the Shrine of Fatima to see the Apparition Site Chapel the White Basilica where the Three Children are buried and the Holy Trinity Church.

D5: FATIMA-BURGOS

Continue your travel from Fatima to Burgos and get to know its most important monuments. Upon arrival visit Burgos Gothic Cathedral which is dedicated to Virgin Mary.

D6: BURGOS-ZARAGOZA-LOURDES

Travel from Burgos to Zaragoza. Upon arrival, visit and discover the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. This Basilica is one of Spain’s most significant cultural attractions. Continue to travel and cross the border of France towards Lourdes. Check in to your hotel upon arrival.

D7: LOURDES

The day is free for private devotion and discover the pilgrim town of Lourdes more intimately. Visit the Underground Basilica, walk the Station of the Cross, or participate in the Veneration of the Sick Pilgrim. During the night time you may join the emotive candlelight procession.

D8: LOURDES-ROCAMADOUR

Continue your journey and discover Rocamadour, one France’s most important tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the Black Madonna in the Chappelle of Notre Dame and then proceed to hotel check-in.

D9: ROCAMADOUR-PARAY LE MONIAL-NEVERS

Continue your travel from Rocamadour to Paray Le Monial. Upon arrival visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paray-le-Monial, a church dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Travel to Nevers. Check in to Hotel Upon Arrival.

D10: NEVERS-PARIS

Morning visit to Saint Gildard Convent where the body of St. Bernadette lies. Continue your drive to the capital city of Paris. Upon arrival, see the Basilica of Sacré Coeur and visit the Church of the Miraculous Medal where St. Catherine Laboure received visions and instruction from the Virgin Mary.

D11: PARIS

Drive to the city for a half day city tour of Paris as you see the sights of both banks of the River Seine: The Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Concorde Square, the Place Vendome, Opera House and The Eiffel Tower. Afternoon is free at own leisure.

D12: PARIS

Your memorable tour concludes today with a transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.

D13: MANILA

Arrival in Manila.