Nativity Travel Guide

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with Nativity Pilgrimage

the Issue 10-Day Holy Land 10 Customizing your itinerary 09 What We Offer 08 Nativity Benefits 06 Walking in the footsteps of Jesus 04 11-Day Holy Land 12 12-Day Holy Land & Jordan 14 13-Day Holy Land & Egypt 16 15-Day Holy Land, (with Jordan, Egypt, & Dubai) 18 11-Day Shrines of Italy (Milan-Rome) 20 10-Day Shrines of Italy (Featuring Padre Pio) 22 11-Day Marian Shrines (with Barcelona) 24 12-Day Marian Shrines (with Paris) 26 2 Nativitypilgrimage.com
11-Day Greece & Turkey (with 3-Day Greek Island Cruise) 28 12-Day Greece & Turkey (with 3-Day Greek Island Cruise) 30 12-Day Greece & Turkey (The 7 Churches of St. Paul) 32 10-Day Shrines of France 34 11-Day Shrines of France 36 12-Day Shrines of Ireland 38 6-Day Shrines of Mexico 40 8-Day Shrines of Mexico 42 12-Day Eastern Europe 44 13-Day Eastern Europe 46 Terms & Conditions 48 3 Nativitypilgrimage.com

Walk in the footsteps of Jesus

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 1

Peter 2:21

Join us on a life-changing pilgrimage to the Holy Land and other holy sites around the world. Experience an amazing spiritual adventure of a lifetime as we take you to sacred sites where Jesus Christ lived, walked, preached, and performed miracles. We will take you to sites where the Virgin Mary appeared and Saints performed miracles in His name.

We are blessed to be part of an era where pilgrims can once again travel in the Holy Land. Pilgrimages can lead to a new way of understanding the life of Jesus Christ. As you travel through the Holy Land you will experience and explore the landscape and culture of our Lord and reflect on the spiritual and religious significance of the land where He and His disciples lived, walked, and ministered.

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Nativity Pilgrimage offers spiritual itineraries under the guidance of an experienced spiritual director. Walk with Nativity Pilgrimage in the footsteps of Jesus throughout the holy sites of the world for the spiritual experience of a lifetime!

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There are many travel companies out there

Why Choose Nativity?

WE GIVE EACH AND EVERY JOURNEY THE CARE AND ATTENTION IT DESERVES.

We promise to always

Treat every traveler like family

Ensure amazing and life-changing journeys

Pay attention to detail

Offer constant support throughout the entire process

Provide you with the very best accommodations throughout your journey

hotels

We only provide first-class hotels and constantly monitor customer feedback to ensure every traveler is completely satisfied with their accommodations.

tours and attractions

All of our tours include the most popular sites from all of our destinations. We also provide you with the most experienced local and professional tour guides and drivers.

cuisine

All of our pilgrimages come with a meal plan. We strive to provide the best dining experience throughout your journey while incorporating the local culture & cuisine.

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We Offer Experiences

We believe people will more often choose an experience over material objects. You travel for the experience. You travel for the memories you will share with your loved ones for a lifetime. When you choose one of our travel experiences, we want to make sure it is the very best it can be.

This is why we offer 24/7 customer support to our groups and travelers, especially during their trip. So if problems arise, our support team will be there to resolve any issues.

Trips
We Don’t Offer
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What We Can Offer YOU

As the largest family owned, Christian faith-based pilgrimage company in the United States, we offer you more.

Fully Customized Itineraries

Our detailed customized itineraries for groups of 20 or more are designed to take you to holy and cultural sites worldwide, making this a once-in-alifetime journey.

Fundraiser Opportunities

Travel with Nativity Pilgrimage and raise funds for your church, parish, or charity. Call us today and find out how we can help your ministry.

Our Team

Our knowledgeable staff has extensive experience in every aspect of travel. We pride ourselves in our ability to meet and exceed your expectations.

Marketing Assistance

In addition to providing you with professional planned itineraries, we also offer marketing tools, such as brochures, flyers, social media advertisements, and more.

Quality Service

We provide everything you need for a prosperous journey to holy sites around the world. Our goal is for you to enjoy every aspect of your pilgrimage.

Medical Protection

Traveling can be stressful. That’s why we remove some of that stress by including medical insurance on all trips at no extra cost.

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Customize Your Own Journey

Nativity Pilgrimage is here to build and support your entire custom pilgrimage experience. We are here to help you every step of the way. We will walk you through all your options for each itinerary and our expert team will make sure that together we create the journey of a lifetime.

Choose Your Itinerary & Departure Date

Our itineraries feature a variety of holy sites, guaranteeing you a complete experience. If you want to customize your own, we will be delighted to accommodate special requests if you have more than 20 people in your group. Your first step is to choose a program and departure date.

Recruit Travelers For Your Pilgrimage

We provide every trip a marketing kit and tools to effectively promote your pilgrimage. We can provide brochures, posters, flyers, advertisements, website & social media support, videos, and onsite presentations.

Let Us Guide You Through The Entire Process

Our team’s commitment to you is to ensure a high-quality experience through our professional services. We ensure professional communication through the entire planning process, including reminders of traveler requirements to provide a smooth travel experience.

We Care About Our Travelers

Traveling can be stressful, especially when something goes wrong. We relieve some of that stress by providing complementary medical insurance for each tour group member.

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Highlights

Tel Aviv • Netanya • Caesarea • Mt. Carmel • Tiberias • Cana • Nazareth • Capernaum • Sea of Galilee • Bethlehem • Jericho • Dead Sea • Jordan River • Jerusalem

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO TEL AVIV, ISRAEL

Your pilgrimage begins today by boarding your flight to Tel Aviv, Israel, where your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2 TEL AVIV — NETANYA

Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and meet your tour guide. Travel by bus to your hotel in Netanya. Depending on arrival times, we may stop in Jaffa city for Mass at St. Peters Church. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3 CAESAREA — MUHRAQA — MT. CARMEL — HAIFA — TIBERIAS

We begin at Caesarea, a Roman city built by Herod the Great to honor Rome’s first Emperor, Caesar Augustus. We’ll visit a pair of well-known monasteries next; Deir Al-Muhraqa Carmelite Monastery (celebrate mass) and Stella Maris Monastery on Mt. Carmel. Our last stop is Haifa City before continuing to our hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 MT. OF BEATITUDES — TABGHA — CAPERNAUM — SEA OF GALILEE — BETHLEHEM

We begin on the Mount of Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount), then go to Tabgha (Multiplication of fish and bread). Afterward, we’ll visit the Church of Peter’s Primacy and Capernaum, followed by a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Continue to Bethlehem for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6 BETHLEHEM — NATIVITY CHURCH — SHEPHERDS’ FIELD — EIN KAREM

We start with Mass at Shepherds’ Field Chapel, followed by the Church of the Nativity, the oldest major church in the Holy Land and Jesus’s birth site. Our next stop is Ein Karem, the home of St. John the Baptist. We will tour the Church of the Visitation, where Mary first proclaimed “The Magnificat,” before returning to Bethlehem for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

DAY 4 CANA — NAZARETH — MT. TABOR — TIBERIAS

Celebrate Mass at the Wedding Church in Cana. Go to Nazareth and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well, and the Old Market. Next is Mt. Tabor, then continue to Tiberias for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 7 BETHANY — JORDAN RIVER — JERICHO — QUMRAN — DEAD SEA

We begin in Bethany, the home of Lazarus. After visiting The Lazarus Church, we continue to the Jordan River to renew our baptismal vows. Next, we will travel to Jericho, the world’s oldest city. We will see the Mount

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Jerusalem, The Old City

of Temptation, followed by Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were uncovered. Lastly, we’ll stop for a swim in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, renowned for its healing properties. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 8 JERUSALEM

We start on the Mount Of Olives at the Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples. Next, we’ll walk the Palm Sunday route stopping at Dominus Flevit, followed by the Garden of Gethsemane, the Rock of Agony, and Mass at the Church of All Nations. Afterward, it’s the Chapel of the Ascension, and we end our day at St. Peter in Gallicantu. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Bethlehem.

DAY 9 JERUSALEM — VIA DOLOROSA

We begin today retracing the last steps of Christ, as we walk the Via Dolorosa and pray at the Stations of the Cross. We will have Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre before visits to St. Anne’s Church, the Ecce Homo, and the Wailing Wall, the Jewish people’s holiest site. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 10 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.

Church of the Nativity Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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The Pater Noster

Highlights

Tel Aviv • Netanya • Caesarea

• Mt. Carmel • Tiberias • Cana

• Nazareth • Capernaum • Sea of Galilee • Bethlehem • Jericho

• Dead Sea • Jordan River • Jerusalem

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO TEL AVIV, ISRAEL

Your pilgrimage begins by boarding your flight to Israel. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2 TEL AVIV — NETANYA

Arrive at Ben Gurion airport and meet your tour guide in the arrivals hall. We will board the tour bus and head to our hotel in Netanya. If there’s time, we’ll stop in Jaffa for mass at St. Peters Church. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3 CAESAREA — MUHRAQA — MT. CARMEL — HAIFA — TIBERIAS

We begin in Caesarea, built by Herod the Great and dedicated to Rome’s first Emperor, Augustus Caesar. Next, we’ll drive to Deir Al-Muhraqa Carmelite Monastery followed by Stella Maris Monastery on Mt. Carmel. We’ll end our day in Haifa City and return to Tiberias for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 5 MT. OF BEATITUDES — TABGHA — CAPERNAUM — SEA OF GALILEE — BETHLEHEM

First, we will visit the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave His Sermon on the Mount. Our next stop is Tabgha (the miracle of the multiplication of fish and bread), followed by the Church of Peter’s Primacy and Capernaum, where Jesus started his ministry. Afterward, we’ll go for a boat ride as we sail on the Sea of Galilee. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Bethlehem.

DAY 6 BETHLEHEM — NATIVITY CHURCH — SHEPHERDS’ FIELD

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

DAY 4 CANA — NAZARETH — MT. TABOR — TIBERIAS

Today begins with mass at the Wedding Church in Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle. Afterward, we go to Nazareth and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well, and the old market. Finally, we’ll visit Mt. Tabor before continuing to Tiberias for dinner & overnight stay at your hotel.

We begin in Bethlehem at Shepherds’ Field, where the Angel of God announced the birth of Christ. Next, we will visit the Church of the Nativity, followed by some shopping in Bethlehem before returning to our hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 7 MT. OF OLIVES — PALM SUNDAY ROUTE — CHAPEL OF THE ASCENSION — UPPER ROOM — ST.

PETER

IN GALLICANTU

We start on the Mt. of Olives at the Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the “Our Father” to his disciples. We’ll walk the Palm Sunday route stopping at Dominus Flevit, the

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Jerusalem

Garden of Gethsemane, and celebrate mass at the Church of All Nations. Next, we will visit the Chapel of the Ascension before driving to the hill of Mount Zion, where we will visit the Upper Room (The Last Supper) and end our day at St. Peter in Gallicantu. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 8 JERUSALEM — VIA DOLOROSA

Today, we will retrace the last steps of Jesus as we walk along the Via Dolorosa, praying at the Stations of the Cross on our way to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where we’ll celebrate mass. We’ll continue to St. Anne’s Church, the Ecce Homo, and end our tour at the Wailing Wall. The rest of your afternoon is free to explore, shop, or relax. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 9 EIN KAREM — JERUSALEM

After breakfast, you will travel to Ein Karem, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist. First, we’ll stop at the Church of the Visitation, where the Virgin Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth and proclaimed the ‘Magnificat.’ Next, we return to Jerusalem to view the Second Temple Era Model of Jerusalem, which

shows the city as it was at the time of Jesus.

We’ll proceed to the Israel Museum to visit the Shrine of the Book and return to Bethlehem for dinner & overnight at our hotel.

DAY 10 BETHANY — JORDAN RIVER — JERICHO — QUMRAN — DEAD SEA

We will start in Bethany, the home of Lazarus. We continue to the Jordan River to renew our baptismal vows before driving to Jericho, the world’s oldest city. We will see the Mt. of Temptation followed by the excavations of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were uncovered. Finally, we’ll stop for a swim (or float) in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Return to Bethlehem for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 11 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.

Mount of Beatitudes
Shepherds’ Field
Basilica of the Annunciation
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Highlights

Tel Aviv • Netanya • Cana • Mt. Carmel • Tiberias • Cana • Nazareth

• Capernaum • Sea of Galilee • Bethlehem • Jericho • Qumran • Dead

Sea • Madaba • Amman • Wadi Musa

• Petra • Jerash

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

DAY 1 DEPARTURE TO TEL AVIV, ISRAEl

Your pilgrimage begins today by boarding your flight to Tel Aviv, Israel, where your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2 TEL AVIV — NETANYA

Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and meet your tour guide. Travel by bus to your hotel in Netanya. Depending on arrival times, we may stop in Jaffa city. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3 CANA — MT. TABOR — NAZARETH — TIBERIAS

We will start our day with Mass at the Wedding Church in Cana. Next, we will go to Nazareth and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well, and the Old Market. Afterward, we will visit Mt. Tabor (The Transfiguration), and continue to Tiberias for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 4 MT. OF BEATITUDES — TABGHA — CAPERNAUM — SEA OF GALILEE — TIBERIAS

DAY 5 BETHLEHEM — NATIVITY CHURCH — SHEPHERDS’ FIELD — EIN KAREM

We begin in Bethlehem at Shepherds’ Field, where the Angel of God announced the birth of Jesus. Next, we visit the Nativity Church, the oldest major church in the Holy Land, and the location of Christ’s birth. We continue to Ein Karem, where we will stop at the Church of the Visitation, where the Virgin Mary first proclaimed “The Magnificat.” Afterward, we return to Bethlehem for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6 JERUSALEM

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

We begin on the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave His Sermon on the Mount. Next, we will go to Tabgha (Multiplication of fish and bread), the Church of Peter’s Primacy (The Miraculous Fishing), and Capernaum, where Jesus started His ministry. We’ll wrap up our day with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, then continue to Bethlehem for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

Today begins on the Mount Of Olives at the Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples. Next, we’ll walk the Palm Sunday route, stopping at Dominus Flevit, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Rock of Agony. Mass will be at the Church of All Nations followed by visits to the Chapel of the Ascension and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Bethlehem.

DAY 7 JERUSALEM — VIA DOLOROSA

We begin today retracing the last steps of Jesus walking along the Via Dolorosa and praying at the Stations of the Cross. We will have Mass at the Church of the Holy

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Sepulchre, which holds the Tomb of Jesus. Afterward, we will visit St. Anne’s Church, the Ecce Homo, and the Wailing Wall before returning to our hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 8 BETHANY — JORDAN RIVER — JERICHO — QUMRAN — DEAD SEA

We begin in Bethany, the home of Lazarus, and where Jesus raised him from the dead four days after his entombment. We will visit the Lazarus Church and continue to the Jordan River to renew our baptismal vows. Next, we will travel to Jericho, the world’s oldest city. We will see the Mount of Temptation followed by the excavations of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were uncovered. Finally, we’ll stop for a swim in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 9 MADABA — MT. NEBO — AMMAN

After breakfast, we will cross the Allenby Bridge into Jordan and drive to Madaba, where we will visit Mt. Nebo. You will have an incredible panoramic view of the Holy Land and Jordan River Valley from the place where

The Monastery, Petra

God granted Moses a view of the Promised Land. Afterward, we will continue north to Amman for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 10 WADI MUSA — PETRA — AMMAN

Today, we drive to Wadi Musa, then through the Siq (a dim, narrow gorge which leads to the city of Petra). Surrounded by mountains, Petra is a city that is mostly carved from rose-colored stone, earning it the nickname “The Rose City.” Two of its most popular sites are the Monastery and the Treasury. We will visit, have lunch, and return to our hotel in Amman for dinner & overnight.

DAY 11 JERASH — JERICHO

We begin our day in Jerash, one of the best preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world, earning it the nickname “Pompeii of the East.” Its most well-known monuments include the colonnaded street, the Temple of Zeus, the Forum, and Hadrian’s Arch. After our tour, we will return to Jericho for dinner & overnight at our hotel.

DAY 12 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.

The Chapel of Ascension
Petra, Jordan
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Highlights

Tel Aviv • Netanya • Caesarea

• Mt. Carmel • Tiberias • Cana

• Nazareth • Capernaum • Sea of Galilee • Bethlehem • Jericho

• Dead Sea • Jordan River • Jerusalem

• Cairo

• Sinai

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO TEL AVIV

Your pilgrimage begins today, boarding your flight to Tel Aviv. Sit back, relax, & enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2 TEL AVIV — NETANYA

Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and meet your tour guide. Travel by bus to your hotel in Netanya. Depending on arrival times, we may stop in Jaffa city for Mass at St. Peters Church. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3 CAESAREA — MUHRAQA — MT. CARMEL — HAIFA — TIBERIAS

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

We begin in Caesarea, a Roman city built by Herod the Great to honor Rome’s first Emperor, Caesar Augustus. We’ll visit a pair of well-known monasteries next; Deir Al-Muhraqa Carmelite Monastery and Stella Maris Monastery on Mt. Carmel. Our last stop is Haifa City before going to our hotel in Tiberias for dinner & overnight.

DAY 4 CANA — NAZARETH — MT. TABOR — TIBERIAS

We begin our day at the Wedding Church in Cana. Next, we continue to Nazareth and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well, and

the Old Market. Our last stop today is Mt. Tabor. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Tiberias.

DAY 5 MT. OF BEATITUDES — TABGHA — CAPERNAUM — SEA OF GALILEE — BETHLEHEM

Today, we will visit the Mount of Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount), Tabgha (Multiplication of fish and bread), and the Church of Peter’s Primacy (the Miraculous Fishing). We will also go to Capernaum, where Jesus started his ministry, followed by a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Continue to Bethlehem for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6 BETHLEHEM — NATIVITY CHURCH — SHEPHERDS’ FIELD — EIN KAREM

We start the day in Bethlehem at Shepherds’ Field, followed by the Church of the Nativity, the site of Christ’s birth. We will travel to Ein Karem and stop at the Church of the Visitation, where Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth and proclaimed the “Magnificat.” Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

DAY 7 JERUSALEM

We start on the Mount Of Olives at the Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples. Next, we’ll walk the Palm Sunday route stopping at Dominus Flevit, followed by the Garden of Gethsemane, the Rock of Agony,

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The Great Pyramids of Giza

and the Church of All Nations. Afterward, we’ll visit the Chapel of the Ascension, and end our day at St. Peter in Gallicantu. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Bethlehem.

DAY 8 JERUSALEM — VIA DOLOROSA

We will retrace the last steps of Jesus walking along the Via Dolorosa and praying to the Stations of the Cross. We’ll have Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and then continue to St. Anne’s Church, the Ecce Homo, and the Wailing Wall. Return to Bethlehem for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 9 JORDAN RIVER — JERICHO — DEAD SEA — ST. CATHERINE’S — SINAI

We begin at the Jordan River to renew our baptismal vows. Continue to Jericho, the world’s oldest city. We will see the Mt. Of Temptation before swimming in the Mineral rich waters of The Dead Sea. Next, we cross the border and travel to St Catherine’s in Sinai. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

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ST. CATHERINE’S — CAIRO

After breakfast, we will visit St Catherine’s Monastery, one of the world’s great centers of religious pilgrimage for over fifteen centuries. Later,

we will drive to Cairo for the evening.

**Optional** Climb Mt. Sinai at daybreak. You may rent a camel for assistance 2/3 of the way up if needed. The sunrise on Sinai is truly incredible from this vantage point. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

DAY 11 CAIRO MUSEUM — PYRAMIDS — SPHINX

We begin at the Egyptian Museum, with its extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. We continue to the great Pyramids of Giza, followed by the Sphinx, the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt. Tonight, we will gather for a Nile cruise dinner followed by overnight accommodations at your hotel in Cairo.

DAY 12 CAIRO

Today’s tour begins with visits to the Citadel, Mohamed Ali mosque, and the Abu Sergha Church. Later we will travel to Khan Khalili Bazaars, one of the most interesting bazaars in the entire Middle East. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel in Cairo.

DAY 13 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.

Egypt
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Highlights

Cairo • Sinai • Jericho • Bethlehem

• Jordan River • Qumran • Dead Sea • Bethany • Ein Karem • Jerusalem

• Mt. Carmel

Haifa • Tiberias • Capernaum • Sea of Galilee • Petra • Madaba • Amman • Dubai

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

Jerusalem

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO EGYPT

Your pilgrimage begins today, boarding your flight to Cairo. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2 ARRIVE IN CAIRO

Arrive at Cairo airport and meet your guide in the arrivals hall. We will board our tour bus and head to our hotel for dinner & overnight in Cairo.

DAY 3 EGYPTIAN MUSEUM — PYRAMIDS — SPHINX — OLD CAIRO CHURCHES

We will begin our day at the Egyptian Museum, the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East. Next, we will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinxl, followed by several Old Cairo Churches like the hanging church, St. Sergio, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. This evening, we’ll take a Nile River Dinner Cruise. Overnight at your hotel.

DAY 4 CAIRO — ST. CATHERINE’S — SINAI

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

We begin our day visiting the Virgin Mary church in Zeiton, where hundreds of thousands witnessed the apparition in 1968. Later, we will drive to Sinai to visit St. Catherine’s Monastery. Set beneath Mt. Sinai, St. Catherine’s has been one of the world’s great centers of religious pilgrimage for over fifteen centuries. After our

visit, we will return to our hotel for dinner & overnight in Sinai.

DAY 5 SINAI — JERICHO — BETHLEHEM

Optional: Climb Mt. Sinai at daybreak to see the incredilble sunrise over the Sinai wilderness. Later, we cross the Egyptian-Israeli border and drive to Jericho, the world’s oldest city. We will see the Mt. of Temptation, where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan, and continue to Bethlehem for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6 JORDAN RIVER — QUMRAN — DEAD SEA — BETHANY — BETHLEHEM

We will begin our day at the Jordan River to renew our baptismal vows. We will then visit the excavations of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were uncovered, and stop for a swim (or float) in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth. Afterward, we will continue to Bethany to visit the Lazarus church and tomb. We’ll continue to Bethlehem for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 7 BETHLEHEM—SHEPHERDS’ FIELD — NATIVITY CHURCH — EIN KAREM

We begin our day in Bethlehem at Shepherds’ Field, where the angel of the Lord announced the birth of our Savior. Next, we will visit the Church of the Nativity, the location where Christ was born. We will also visit Our Lady of Milk Grotto, before going to Ein Karem, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist. We will stop at the Church of the Visitation, where the

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Virgin Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth and proclaimed the “Magnificat.” Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Bethlehem.

DAY 8 JERUSALEM

We begin our day with a dramatic view of the Old City from the Mount of Olives, revealing a city with 4,000 years of history. Next, we visit the Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples. We will then walk the Palm Sunday route stopping at Dominus Flevit and the Garden of Gethsemane. We will see The Rock of Agony and have Mass at the Church of All Nations. We will then visit the Chapel of the Ascension before retracing Christ’s last steps as we walk along the Via Dolorosa. Next, we visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, followed by St. Anne’s Church, the Ecce Homo, and the Wailing Wall. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Bethlehem.

DAY 9 JERUSALEM — MT. ZION — UPPER ROOM — ST. PETER IN GALLICANTU — MT. CARMEL — HAIFA — TIBERIAS

This morning, we drive to the hill of Mount Zion, the highest point in ancient Jerusalem. We will visit the Upper Room (The Last Supper) followed by the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Afterward, we will drive to Haifa and celebrate Mass at Deir Al-Muhraqa Carmelite Monastery and continue to Stella Maris Monastery on Mt. Carmel, the Cave of Elijah, and Haifa City. Afterward, we will proceed towards Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 10 CANA — NAZARETH — MT. TABOR — TIBERIAS

We start our day with Mass at the Wedding Church in Cana, the site of Jesus’ first miracle. Next, we will go to Nazareth and visit The Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Mary’s Well, and the old market. Our last stop will be Mount Tabor, the scene of the Transfiguration. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Tiberias.

DAY 11 MT. OF BEATITUDES — TABGHA — CAPERNAUM — SEA OF GALILEE — PETRA

We begin our day on the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus gave His Sermon on the Mount. Next is Tabgha (the miracle of the multiplication of fish and bread). We then visit the Church of Peter’s Primacy followed by Capernaum, where Jesus started his ministry. Today’s Mass will be onboard a boat as we sail on the Sea of Galilee. If time permits, we see the Valley of Doves before crossing the borders to enter Jordan, where we will drive to Petra, a city of structures carved from stone such as The Monastery & The Treasury. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Petra.

DAY 12 PETRA — MADABA — MT. NEBO — AMMAN

This morning, we depart for Madaba in central Jordan, where we will visit Mt. Nebo, which is 2,680 ft. above sea

level, with an incredible view of the Holy Land and Jordan River Valley. Afterward, we will drive north to the capital city of Amman. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Amman.

DAY 13 AMMAN — DUBAI: BURJ KHALIFA — DUBAI MALL — DHOW CRUISE

This morning, we will transfer to the airport to catch our flight to Dubai. Upon arrival, we will have an excellent opportunity to view the top of Burj Khalifa and shop at the Dubai Mall. The rest of the day is free for you to explore. Tonight, we will have a dinner cruise at Dubai Creek, one of the highlights of Dubai entertainment. Overnight accommodations at your hotel in Dubai.

DAY 14 DUBAI CITY TOUR — DESERT SAFARI

This morning, we will go on a half-day city tour to see the sights, including the world-famous Burj Al-Arab Hotel. Next, you’ll be heading into the Al Bastakiya district, known for its traditional character. After lunch, we will go on the ride of thrilling Desert Safari. Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Dubai.

DAY 15 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.

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St. Catherine’s Monastery Petra, Jordan

Highlights

Milan • Verona • Padova

• Venice • Pisa • Florence

• Assisi • San Giovanni Rotondo • Cave of St.

Michael • Vatican • Rome

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO MILAN, ITALY

Your pilgrimage begins today, boarding your overnight flight to Milan, where your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2 MILAN

You will arrive in Milan, meet your guide at the arrival hall, board our tour bus, and get started! Today, you will see the Duomo (Milan Cathedral), the Basilica and Tomb of St. Ambrose, the Church Santa Maria Delle Grazie (celebrate mass), and Sforzesco Castle. We will also see the La Scala Opera House and shop at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Arcade. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Milan.

DAY 3 VERONA, PADOVA

Today, we visit Verona, the city Shakespeare chose as the romantic setting for Romeo and Juliet. We will visit the Minor Basilica of San Zeno, and the Verona Cathedral, then continue to Padova, where we will see the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua. Dinner & overnight

DAY 4 VENICE

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

We will visit Venice this morning, also known as “The Queen of the Adriatic.” There is no wheeled transportation in Venice, so make plans for a gondola ride. We will visit St. Mark’s Basilica, the Piazza di San Marco, and the Palazzo Ducale (the palace of the Doge). Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 5 PISA, FLORENCE

Today, we will visit Pisa, visiting its most well-known sites such as the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Piazza dei Duomo, the Pisa Baptistery, and, of course, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Afterward, we continue to Florence for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6 FLORENCE, ASSISI

Today we will explore Florence, also known as “The Jewel of the Renaissance.” We will visit the Duomo–Santa Maria, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, and the Academia Gallery, where we will see Michelangelo’s statue of David. We will also visit the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce before continuing to Assisi for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 7 ASSISI, SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

We begin at the church of St. Francis of Assisi and continue to explore the rest of the city throughout the day. We will have free time to shop before leaving for San Giovanni Rotondo. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY

8

SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, CAVE OF ST. MICHAEL, ROME

We will have mass at the tomb of St. Padre Pio, followed by a tour of the sanctuary. We will see the old church

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The Vatican

and crucifix before which he received the stigmata in 1918, the confessional where he directed people on their path, as well as his incorrupt body. Afterward, we will travel to explore the Grotto of St. Michael the Archangel before continuing to Rome for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 9 ROME

Today’s full-day tour of Rome will include the Basilicas of St. Mary Major and St. John Lateran, the Scala Sancta, the Church of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the Church of Domine Quo Vadis, and the Catacombs of St. Callixtus. We will also see Michelangelo’s statue of Moses in the Church of St. Peter in Chains and end the day with a tour of the Roman Forum. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 10 ROME, VATICAN CITY

Today, we will attend a Papal audience with Pope Francis before exploring centuries of the beautiful artwork in the Vatican Museums. We will also visit the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Tomb of St. John Paul II, and the Roman Colosseum. We will return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 11 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.

Milan Cathedral St. Peter’s Basilica Venice
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Highlights

Rome • Assisi • Loreto •

Lanciano • San Giovanni

Rotondo • Florence • Assisi •

San Giovanni Rotondo • Monte

Sant’ Angelo • Monte Cassino

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO ROME

Your pilgrimage begins today, boarding your flight to Rome. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2 ROME — TREVI FOUNTAIN

We arrive in the beautiful city of Rome and meet up with our tour guide and driver, board our tour bus, and begin our tour of Rome. We will visit the famous Trevi Fountain, where you can enjoy lunch before heading to our hotel for dinner & overnight in Rome.

DAY 3 VATICAN — BASILICA OF ST. JOHN LATERAN — SCALA SANTA — BASILICA OF ST. MARY MAJOR

Today begins with a Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square with Pope Francis. Afterward, we will visit the Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome’s oldest major basilica. Next, we will cross the street to visit the Holy Stairs, the same steps Jesus climbed to face Pontius Pilate during his Passion. We’ll end our day with mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the only Basilica that has kept its original structure and also contains a relic from the Manger of the Infant Jesus. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

DAY 4 ST. PETER’S BASILICA — VATICAN MUSEUM — ST. PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS — CATACOMBS

Today, we take a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, where St. Peter, the first Pope, and Bishop of Rome, was martyred. Inside, we will see Michelangelo’s Pieta, the stunning marble sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding Christ after His crucifixion. Afterward, we proceed to the Vatican Museums to see the massive collection of impressive artwork and awe-inspiring relics. We will also visit the Tapestry Gallery, Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and Michelangelo’s restored mural of the Last Judgment. Our final stop will be at the tomb of Saint John Paul II. After lunch, we will continue on your short journey down the Appian Way, the earliest road of Ancient Rome. We will continue to the Domino Quo Vadis Chapel, the Baths of Caracalla, the Arch of Drusus, the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, and the catacombs of St. Callixtus. We’ll end our day at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 5 COLOSSEUM — ROMAN FORUM — BASILICA OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT

We begin our walking tour of Rome, starting at the Piazza Venezia, followed by Capitoline Hill, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and one of Italy’s finest collections of classical

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sculptures at the Capitoline Museums. Next, we will visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Altar of Heaven and walk past the Mamertine Prison, where St. Peter and Paul were held before their executions. We will then walk to the Via dei Fori Imperiali, where we have an opportunity to tour the Colosseum and Arch of Constantine. After lunch, we visit the Basilicas of St. Clement and St. Gregory the Great and the Mother Teresa convent. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6 ROME — ASSISI

This morning’s mass will be at St. Mary of the Angels Basilica, where we will also see the Porziuncola. Afterward, we will tour the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and the Church of St. Clare. The rest of your afternoon is free. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 7 ASSISI — LORETO — LANCIANO — SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

This morning, we head toward the Adriatic coast to the Marian shrine of Loreto, where we will visit the Holy House of Nazareth and see the beautiful Madonna of Loreto. Next, we continue to Lanciano and celebrate mass at the Church

of St. Longinus, the site of the 8th-century Eucharistic Miracle. There will be some free time to explore Lanciano before continuing to San Giovanni Rotondo for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 8 SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO — MONTE SANT’ ANGELO

This morning, we will first visit the Old Church, celebrate mass, and tour the sanctuary dedicated to St. Pio. Next, we will travel along the beautiful Gargano Peninsula to the Grotto of St. Michael the Archangel. After our tour, we will have some free time before returning to San Giovanni Rotondo for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 9 SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO — MONTE CASSINO — ROME

Today, we travel north, passing through the rich Italian countryside of vineyards, orchards, and olive groves until we reach Monte Cassino, founded by St. Benedict in 529. We will tour the magnificent Abbey of Monte Cassino, where the Benedictine Order was founded. Next, we will visit the Church of St. Peter and Paul before continuing to Rome for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 10 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport this morning to catch our return flight home.

San Giovanni Rotondo
Rome Trevi Fountain
Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
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Colosseum, Rome

Highlights

Lisbon • Santarem • Fatima • Porto • Santiago de

Compostela • Avila • Burgos • Loyola • Lourdes • Zaragoza

Barcelona

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO LISBON, PORTUGAL

Your pilgrimage begins today by boarding your overnight flight to Lisbon. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits.

DAY 2 LISBON — SANTAREM — FATIMA

After arriving in Lisbon, we will be greeted by our local guide, who will remain with us throughout the pilgrimage. First, we will drive to Santarem and visit the Church of St. Stephen (the site of the Eucharistic miracle). Afterward, we will continue to Fatima for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3 FATIMA

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

We start the day by celebrating Mass at the Chapel of Apparitions. Next, we will visit the Basilica and learn about Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto. We will travel to Aljusrel, the village where the children lived during the apparitions, and Valinhos, another apparition site. Finally, we will pray at the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacrent, the site of the first Apparition. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 4 FATIMA — PORTO — SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

After breakfast at your hotel, we will travel to Porto and tour a wine factory before visiting the Church of

St. Francis. Afterward, we continue to Santiago de Compostela for the night. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 5 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

After breakfast, we begin exploring the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. We will visit the Cathedral & Tomb of St. James, the Churches of San Francisco and Santa Clara, and the Bell Tower. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA — AVILA

After breakfast, we will travel to Avila, the city of Kings and Saints and the birthplace of St. Theresa. Here, you will see the Carmelite Convent, celebrate Mass at the Cathedral, and finally, take a tour of the city. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 7 AVILA — BURGOS

Today, we will travel to Burgos, a burial place of many Spanish Kings. We will celebrate Mass at the magnificent Burgos Cathedral. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 8 BURGOS — LOYOLA — LOURDES

Today’s journey brings us to Loyola, the birthplace of St. Ignatius, founder of The Jesuit Order. We will visit

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Our Lady of Lourdes Sanctuary

the Basilica of Loyola before continuing to Lourdes. We will check into our hotel for dinner, followed by a candlelight procession, and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 9 LOURDES

After breakfast, we will take a tour of Lourdes that will take us to the home of St. Bernadette, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Miraculous Spring, the Shrine of Bernadette, and the XII century Castle. The rest of your afternoon is free. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 10 BARCELONA

Today we will travel to Barcelona. On today’s tour, we will see the Gothic Quarter, the Church of Santa Maria Del Mar, the La Sagrada Familia, the Cathedral of St. Eulalia and its Cloisters House Museum, Catherine Square, and Las Ramblas. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 11 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport this morning to board your return flight home.

Santarem, Portugal Fatima, Portugal Avila, Spain
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Highlights

Paris • Lisieux • Lourdes • Burgos • Leon • Santiago de Compostela • Porto • Fatima

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1: FLIGHT TO PARIS, FRANCE

Your pilgrimage begins today, boarding your flight to Paris. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2: PARIS

After arriving in Paris, we will board the tour bus with our guide and begin our drive around “The City of Lights.” After we stop for lunch, we’ll begin our guided tour, which will include the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte Chapelle, the Paris Opera House, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal on Rue de Bac. Afterward, we continue to our hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 3: PARIS — LISIEUX

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

We start today’s journey by traveling to Lisieux, the home of Saint Teresa. We will visit her childhood home and the convent where she later lived as a nun. After mass, we will visit the Basilica of Santa Teresa, her crypt, and the 8thcentury gothic cathedral of San Pedro. We’ll then return to Paris for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 4: PARIS — LOURDES

Today’s first stop is the magnificent Sacre Coeur Basilica in Montmartre. From the dome, 200 meters above the Seine River, it is possible to see all of Paris and the countryside

for fifty kilometers. It is the second-most visited monument in Paris, after the Eiffel Tower. We will end our day in Montmartre at the Basilica of St. Denis, the patron saint of France, before boarding the train and departing for Lourdes. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 5: LOURDES

After breakfast, we will meet with our tour guide and start a full-day guided tour of Lourdes. You have the whole day to experience the unique atmosphere of this beautiful town. We will celebrate Mass at the Massabielle Grotto and visit the Basilica of Saint Pius X, followed by St. Bernadette’s home during the Apparitions. We will also visit several other sites where miraculous healings have occurred before returning to our hotel. There will be a candlelight procession after dinner. Overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6: LOURDES — BURGOS

We will start our day with a nice breakfast before traveling to Burgos, the Gothic capital of Spain. After arriving, we will enjoy a short tour and visit the famous Burgos Cathedral. This magnificent Spanish Gothic-style Cathedral is Spain’s third-largest church. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984 and is the only Spanish cathedral with this distinction independently. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

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DAY 7: BURGOS — LEON — SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Today, our journey continues to Santiago de Compostela. First, we will stop in León, where our guide will take us on a short tour of the city. Next, we will visit the Santa María de Regla de León Cathedral, the first monument declared by the Royal Order of Spain in 1844. It is the best example of classical French-style Gothic architecture in Spain. Next on our tour is the Basilica of San Isidro, one of Spain’s most important Romanesque churches and the resting place of León’s medieval monarchs. Afterward, we will have free time for lunch before continuing to Santiago de Compostela. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 8: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

After breakfast, our guide will take us on a full-day tour of Santiago de Compostela. We will walk the last kilometers of El Camino until we reach the Cathedral of St. James, where we will celebrate the International Pilgrim Mass. While here, you will have the opportunity to embrace the image of Santiago and visit his crypt. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 9: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA — PORTO — FATIMA

After breakfast, we continue our journey to Fatima. On our way, we will stop at the Bom Jesus do Monte, an important pilgrimage sanctuary where we can celebrate Mass and have free time to discover the many chapels, beautiful stairs, lush gardens, and the beautiful lake. Next, on our journey to Fatima is the city of Porto. Upon arrival, you will have some free time for lunch, followed by a guided tour that includes the towering Cathedral and richly decorated Church of Sao Francisco. Our last stop before reaching Fatima is the Church of San Esteban. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 10: FATIMA

After breakfast, we begin our day in Fatima by celebrating Mass in the Chapel of Apparitions. After mass, our guide will start our tour of the Sanctuary of Fatima with the tombs of Francisco and Jacinta Marto, who were canonized by Pope Francis at the Sanctuary in 2017. Next, we go to the village of Aljustrel, where the children lived during the Apparitions. Finally, we continue to Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared on August 19, 1917. Tonight, you can participate in the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra, the site of the first Apparition. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 11: FATIMA

After breakfast, we will meet our guide, who will take us around during our last day in Fátima. Afterward, you have the rest of the day to explore freely. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 12: LISBON — RETURN FLIGHT HOME

After breakfast, we will transfer to the Lisbon airport to board our return flight home.

Our Lady of Fatima Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Burgos Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Highlights

Athens • Piraeus • Mykonos

• Ephesus • Kusadasi •

Patmos • Crete • Santorini •

Athens • Delphi • Kalambaka •

Thessaloniki • Philippi • Corinth

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO ATHENS, GREECE

Your pilgrimage begins today, boarding your overnight flight to Athens. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits in Greece!

DAY 2 ARRIVE IN ATHENS

After arriving in Athens, you will meet your tour guide and begin a panoramic tour of Athens. You will be escorted to your hotel and will have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish—dinner and overnight at your hotel in Athens.

DAY 3 ATHENS — PIRAEUS — CRUISE TO MYKONOS

After breakfast, we embark on a cruise through the beautiful Greek Isles, starting with Mykonos. We will have time to explore this charming town filled with wonderful restaurants, shops, and old-world appeal. Don’t forget to set aside time to see the magnificent sunset before sailing to Ephesus—dinner & overnight on board the ship.

DAY 4 KUSADASI — PATMOS

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

We begin at Mt. Koressos, then continue through the Magnesian Gate to Ephesus, where we will see the Great Theatre where St. Paul preached. Next, we travel along the Arcadian Way to Kusadasi. You will have free time to explore before boarding the ship for lunch and sailing to Patmos. After arriving at Skala Harbor, we are

inundated with quaint white houses, shops, restaurants, and beautiful scenery. It is also where St. John lived in a cave and wrote the book of Revelation. Next, we will visit the nearby monastery, filled with precious icons and manuscripts (a guided tour is optional)—dinner and overnight on board the ship.

DAY 5 CRETE — SANTORINI

We begin at the ruins of Knossos. This includes Knossos Palace, some incredible Venetian fortresses, museums, and other fine examples of Greek aesthetic architecture. Next, we will have time to shop at the outdoor market before returning to the ship and sailing to Santorini. Arguably the most beautiful of the islands, it is highlighted by a volcanic crater barely submerged in the sea. Santorini is home to many shops and cafes scattered among scenic white houses and rich Greek culture (a guided tour is optional)—dinner & overnight on board the ship.

DAY 6 ATHENS — DELPHI — KALAMBAKA

This morning, we will arrive in Piraeus and drive to Delphi. We will see the famous Bronze Charioteer at the Delphi Museum. This afternoon, we will visit the Temple of Apollo, the Theatre, the Athenian Treasury, and the Castilian Spring. Finally, we continue to Kalambaka for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

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The Acropolis, Athens

DAY 7 KALAMBAKA — THESSALONIKI

Today begins in Meteora, where you will see the incredible “Hanging Monasteries” perched on top of these unusual rock formations. Next, we will visit the tomb of Philip of Macedonia in Vergina. Afterward, we will continue to Thessaloniki, where you will see the Rotonda, the Triumphal Arch of Galerius, and the White Tower—dinner & overnight at your hotel in Thessaloniki.

DAY 8 THESSALONIKI — PHILIPPI

After breakfast, we will drive to Amphipholis, where you will see the famous Lion Statue. We then continue to Philippi, where Marc Anthony defeated Brutus, and St. Paul first preached the Gospel in Europe. We will also visit the Roman Forum, the ruins of two Basilicas, the theatre, St. Paul’s prison, and St. Lydia’s Baptistery. Afterward, we will visit Kavala before returning to Thessaloniki for dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 9 THESSALONIKI — ATHENS

This morning, we will return to Athens via the Valley of Tempi and Thermopylae—dinner & overnight at your hotel.

Santorini, Greece

DAY 10 ATHENS — CORINTH

After breakfast, we will drive along the Sacred Way of Eleusinian Mysteries, passing the Island of Salamis. We will then continue to Corinth, crossing the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean and Ionian Seas. As one of the most significant cities in the days of St. Paul, the mostly Gentile Church he founded here caused him much grief and prompted him to write at least four letters. St. Paul worked here with Aquila and Priscilla and was tried by the Roman Senator Gallio in the agora. See the remains of first-century shops, the Fountain of Peirene, the Temple of Apollo, and the Bema. Afterward, we will return to Athens to see more sites, including the Royal Palace, the Stadium and Temple of Zeus, the Theatre of Dionysius, Mars Hill, the Acropolis & Parthenon, and Socrates’ prison. Tonight’s dinner will be at a local restaurant— overnight at your hotel.

DAY 11 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport this morning to board our return flight home.

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Ephesus, Turkey

Highlights

Athens • Piraeus • Mykonos

Ephesus

Patmos

Athens

Crete

Delphi

Kusadasi

Santorini

Kalambaka

Thessaloniki • Philippi

Corinth

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO ATHENS, GREECE

Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your overnight flight to Greece. So sit back and relax. Your spiritual journey awaits in Greece!

DAY 2 ARRIVE IN ATHENS

After arriving in Athens, you will meet your tour guide in the arrivals hall and board the tour bus. We begin with a quick tour of Athens, seeing some of the city’s famous sites. We will continue to our hotel, and after checking in, the rest of your day is free to explore on your own. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3 ATHENS

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

After breakfast, we will visit the Kaisariani Monastery, which was constructed in the 11th century and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Afterward, we will visit the Parthenon, where Paul had his famous confrontation, followed by the Acropolis and Hadrian’s Arch. We will celebrate Mass at a local church before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 ATHENS — PIRAEUS — CRUISE TO MYKONOS

After breakfast, we’ll embark on a three-day cruise through the Greek Islands, first landing in the very windy Mykonos, thus nicknamed “The Island of the Winds.” Mykonos has a very cosmopolitan side with

a vibrant nightlife while also having real old-world appeal with its stone-paved alleys, whitewashed houses, country chapels, and windmills. Remember to set aside time to see the magnificent sunset before we return to the ship for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 KUSADASI — EPHESUS — PATMOS

Today’s first stop will be Mt. Koressos, where we will first visit a small chapel where a house once stood tucked away in a small valley. It was in this house that many believe the Virgin Mary spent her last days after the crucifixion. Next, we will pass through the Magnesian Gate and enter the Great Theatre of Ephesus, which once held crowds of up to 24,000. Afterward, we will travel along the Arcadian Way to visit the beautiful town of Kusadasi before returning to your ship for lunch as we sail to Patmos. We will arrive at Skala Harbor on the island of Patmos, where St. John lived in a cave and wrote the book of Revelation. Next, we will stop at the nearby monastery, filled with precious icons and manuscripts (a guided tour is optional). Afterward, we will return to the ship for dinner and overnight.

DAY 6 CRETE — SANTORINI

Today, we land in Crete, where we first visit the ruins of Knossos and see Knossos Palace, incredible Venetian

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Santorini, Greece

fortresses, museums, and other fine examples of Greek aesthetic architecture. We will then stop by the outdoor market for some browsing & shopping before boarding our ship and sailing to Santorini, where the barely-submerged volcanic crater in the sea highlights this stunning island. (a guided tour is optional). Finally, we will return to the ship for dinner and overnight as we continue to Athens.

DAY 7 ATHENS — DELPHI — KALAMBAKA

This morning, we disembark in Piraeus and drive along the national highway to Delphi. Here, we will visit the museum and see the famous Bronze Charioteer of Delphi. This afternoon, we will visit the Temple of Apollo, the Theatre, the Athenian Treasury, and the Castilian Spring. Afterward, we will continue to Kalambaka, where we will check into our hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 8 KALAMBAKA — THESSALONIKI

After breakfast, we will visit Meteora to see the “Hanging Monasteries” perched atop these unusual rock formations. They are truly amazing sites. Next, we will drive through Kozani to Veria to see the tomb of Philip of Macedonia. We then continue through Edessa to Thessaloniki, where

The Parthenon, Greece

you will see the Rotonda, the Triumphal Arch of Galerius, and the seafront promenade with the White Tower. Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel in Thessaloniki.

DAY 9 THESSALONIKI — PHILIPPI

We begin the day by driving to Amphipolis, where you will see the famous Lion Statue, a 4th-century BC tomb sculpture built to honor L aomedon of Mytilene, an important general of Alexander the Great. Afterward, we continue to Philippi, where Marc Anthony defeated Brutus, and St. Paul first preached the Gospel in Europe. We will also see the Roman Forum, the ruins of two Basilicas, the Roman theatre, the Prison of St. Paul, and St. Lydia’s Baptistry. Afterward, we will visit Kavala before returning to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 10 THESSALONIKI — ATHENS

We return to Athens via the Valley of Tempi and Thermopylae. Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel in Athens.

DAY 11 ATHENS — CORINTH

After breakfast, we drive along the Sacred Way of Eleusinian Mysteries, passing the Island of Salamis and crossing the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean and Ionian Seas. When we arrive in Corinth, we will visit the remains of the Agora, where St. Paul was tried by Gallio, the

Temple Ruins in Corinth

Fountain of Peirene, the Temple of Apollo, and the Bema. We will then return to Athens for a city tour that will include the Royal Palace, the Stadium, the Temple of Zeus, the Theatre of Dionysus, Mars Hill, the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Agora where Paul spoke, and Socrates’ prison. Our farewell dinner will be at a local restaurant and overnight at your hotel in Athens.

DAY 12 Return Flight Home

We will transfer to the airport this morning to catch our return flight home.

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Highlights

Istanbul • Nicaea • Bursa • Pergamum • Thyatira • Izmir • Sardis • Philadelphia • Pamukkale

• Laodicea • Colossae • Ephesus

• Kusadasi • Patmos • Crete • Santorini • Athens • Corinth

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

Corinth Canal

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Your pilgrimage begins today, boarding your flight to Istanbul. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits in Istanbul!

DAY 2 ISTANBUL

After arriving in Istanbul, you will meet your tour guide in the arrivals hall of the airport, board our tour bus, and continue to your hotel to check in and relax before dinner. Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.

DAY 3 ISTANBUL

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

After breakfast, we begin our Istanbul tour at the Hagia Sophia, the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral. Constructed in 360 AD, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Next, we will visit the Byzantine Hippodrome, followed by the Blue Mosque. This early 17th-century mosque is one of the highlights of Istanbul. Inside, its walls are covered in hand-painted blue tiles, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame its five main domes. We will then visit the Underground Cisterns, the Chora Church, and finally, the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, whose 4,000 shops cover 61 streets. Afterward, you will return to your hotel for dinner & overnight in Istanbul.

Our first stop today is Nicaea, where the Nicene Creed was formed. We will visit St. Sofia of Nicea, where the first Council of the Christian Church took place and where the division of Rome and Constantinople was completed. It is also where the division of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church took place. We will then continue to Bursa for the evening. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 5 BURSA — PERGAMUM — THYATIRA — IZMIR

After breakfast, we will travel to one of St. Paul’s seven churches in Pergamum, where the first Christians were sacrificed by the Romans. Next, we will visit the Trojan temple and the Grand Theater before continuing to the church in Thyatira, popular for the sale of “purple color” and their famous carpets. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

DAY 6 IZMIR — SARDIS — PHILADELPHIA — PAMUKKALE

After breakfast, we begin our day in Izmir, a Turkish city with up to 8,500 years of history as a human settlement. Next, we will go to Sardis, one of the most beautiful of the seven churches, followed by Philadelphia, referred to as “The New Jerusalem.” We continue to Pamukkale for the evening. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

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DAY 7 PAMUKKALE (HIERAPOLIS) — LAODICEA — COLOSSAE

This morning, we will see the thermal pools of Pamukkale, truly one of nature’s beautiful creations. Next, we continue to the church in Colossae, the receiver of Paul’s “Epistle to the Colossians,” the 12th book of the New Testament. Our next stop will be Laodicea, one of the churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations and also the chair of the Christian Church. We will continue to your hotel for dinner & overnight accommodations.

DAY 8 EPHESUS

We start our day in the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most magnificent excavated cities in the world. We will visit all of the important sites, including the Odeon, the Troyan Fountain, the steam baths and latrines, the Temple of Adrian, the Celsus Library, and the Grand Theater of Ephesus. Our final stop in Ephesus is the house of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed she lived her final days after the Crucifixion. We’ll continue to our hotel for dinner & overnight accommodations.

DAY 9 KUSADASI — PATMOS

Today, we will embark on a 3-day cruise that will begin on the Island of Patmos, where we will visit

the monastery of San Juan, which holds the original manuscripts of the Gospels. We will also visit the grotto of the Apocalypse, where St. John wrote the Book of Revelations, and the voice of God caused a giant crack in the cave walls. Afterward, we will return to the ship for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 10 CRETE — SANTORINI

Our day begins in Crete, the largest Greek Island and the mythological home of Zeus. Next, we will pass through the village of Heraklion before arriving at Knossos, where traces of civilization have existed since 4000 BC. We then return to Heraklion, where you will have free time to explore before returning to the ship and continuing to Santorini. Arguably, the most beautiful of the islands, it is where one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history (the Minoan Eruption) occurred 3,600 years ago. We will have time to explore before returning to our ship for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 11 ATHENS — CORINTH

Today, we disembark our ship at the port of Athens and board our tour bus bound for Corinth, where Paul established his first Church. Next, we begin our full tour of Athens, where we will see the Bema (the seat of judgment), where Paul preached and also faced

judgment from Gallio. We will also visit the Temple of Apollo, the old museum, the Acropolis and Parthenon, and the Olympic stadium. We will continue to our hotel for dinner & overnight accommodations in Athens.

DAY 12 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport this morning to board our return flight home.

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Highlights

Paris • Notre Dame • Eiffel Tower • Arc de Triomphe • Sainte Chapelle

• Sacre Coeur in Montmartre • Versailles Palace • Paray Le Monial

• Ars • La Salette • Avignon • Carcassonne • Lourdes

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

Our Lady of Lourdes Sanctuary

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO PARIS

Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your flight to Paris. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2 ARRIVE IN PARIS

After arriving in Paris, you will meet your tour guide and driver, who will escort you to your hotel. On the way, we will take in some of the sites from our tour bus, including the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, and the Arc de Triumph. We will proceed to your hotel to get checked in for dinner & overnight in Paris.

DAY 3 PARIS

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our full-day guided tour of Paris. On today’s tour, we will see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral (celebrate Mass), Sainte Chapelle, the Opera House, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Basilica of Sacre Coeur in Montmartre. Afterward, we will drive to your hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 4 PARIS

After breakfast, we will take an excursion to Versailles. We will tour this magnificent palace designed by Louis XIV to become the very symbol of the French monarchy and

French national pride. A guided tour of the State Apartments includes the magnificent Hall of Mirrors, where so many historical events have taken place. Next on today’s tour is the world-famous Louvre, which contains countless works of art, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Afterward, we will drive to your hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 5 PARIS — PARAY LE MONIAL — ARS

After breakfast, we depart for Paray Le Monial, the Cradle of Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus since Our Blessed Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque at the Visitation Convent. Next, we continue to Ars and celebrate Mass at the Altar of St. John Vianney, the Patron Saint of Parish priests. Afterward, we will drive to your hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 6 ARS — LA SALETTE — AVIGNON

This morning, we will drive to La Salette, high in the incredibly beautiful French Alps. Here, in 1846, a weeping Blessed Mother appeared to two shepherd girls to bring them a dire warning and ask for repentance. Next, we depart for Avignon, where we will visit the Palace of the Popes, the bridge of Avignon, the Notre Dame des Dom, and the Romanesque Cathedral. Afterward, we will drive to your hotel for dinner & overnight.

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DAY 7 AVIGNON — CARCASSONNE — LOURDES

Today, we will travel to Carcassonne and take a walking city tour. Afterward, we continue to Lourdes, where we will see the home of St. Bernadette, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Miraculous Spring, the Shrine of Bernadette, and the twelfth-century Castle. Afterward, we will proceed to your hotel for dinner & overnight. After dinner, there will be a candlelight procession.

DAY 8 LOURDES

After breakfast, we begin our day with Mass at the Grotto of Massabielle, followed by visits to the Basilica of Pius X (the world’s largest underground church), the house where Bernadette lived during the Apparitions, and several other sites where miraculous cures have taken place. Afterward, we will return to your hotel for dinner & overnight. After dinner, there will be a candlelight procession.

DAY 9 LOURDES — PARIS

After breakfast, we will travel to Paris by train. Once we arrive, we will begin our tour of “The City

of Lights” by visiting the Chapel of our Miraculous Medal and other popular sites. The remainder of the day is free to discover Paris on your own. There is so much to see. Later, we will travel to our hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 10 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

This morning, we will travel to the Paris airport and board our return flight home.

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Basilica of Notre Dame

Highlights

Paris • Lisieux • Mont SaintMichel • Poitiers • Nevers • Paray

Le Monial • Lyon • Toulouse • Lourdes

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO PARIS

Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your flight to Paris. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2 PARIS

You will arrive in Paris and meet your tour guide in the arrivals hall. Once on board our tour bus, our journey in Paris begins. Before reaching our hotel, we will see the Shrine of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal at Rue de Bac, where Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830. We will celebrate Mass and then continue to our hotel. You’ll have the remainder of the afternoon free. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3 PARIS

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

After breakfast, we begin a full-day tour of Paris at the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. Next, we will make visits to Sainte-Chapelle, the Basilica of Sacre Coeur at Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower, the Opera House, and the Arc de Triomphe. Afterward, we will return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 PARIS — LISIEUX — MONT-SAINT-MICHEL

Today, we travel to Lisieux, home of St. Teresa. We will visit the home where she lived as a child and the Carmel Convent, where she lived as a nun. We will celebrate Mass before our visit to the Basilica of St. Theresa, its Crypt, and the thirteenth-century Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter. Afterward, we continue on to Mont-Saint-Michel for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 5 MONT-SAINT-MICHEL — POITIERS

Today, our journey continues at Mont Saint-Michel, where we will tour the Church and Benedictine Monastery. Next, we continue to Poitiers, an important pilgrimage destination largely because of the influence of its first bishop, St. Hillarie. Afterward, we will continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 6 POITIERS — NEVERS

We begin today with a tour of Poitiers, visiting Saint Hillary’s Baptistry of Saint John, the church of NorteDame-la-Grande, the Church of Saint-Hilaire the Great, and the tomb of Saint Hilarie. We will then drive to

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Nevers, where St. Bernadette spend her life as a nun following her visions in Lourdes. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 7 NEVERS — PARAY-LE-MONIAL — LYON

Today, we depart for Paray-le-Monial, where St. Margaret Mary had several private revelations of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. We will celebrate Mass at the Visitation Chapel and visit the Basilica, which contains the tomb of Blessed Claude de la Colombière. Next, we continue to Lyon, France’s second-largest city on the banks of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Lyon is packed with restaurants, ranging from simple bouchons (bistros) to some of the most lavish tables in France serving up traditional Lyonnaise cuisine. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 8 LYON — TOULOUSE — LOURDES

This morning, we will board the train to Toulouse. Once we arrive, the tour bus will take you to Lourdes, one of the great Marian Shrines of the world, where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Lourdes.

DAY 9 LOURDES

After breakfast, we will have Mass at the Grotto of Massabielle, where the Virgin Mary has appeared here 18 times. Afterward, we will continue our tour of Lourdes at the house where St. Bernadette lived during the Apparitions and several other sites where miraculous cures have taken place. Later, we will have a Blessed Sacrament Procession and Candlelight Procession following dinner. Overnight at your hotel in Lourdes.

DAY 10 LOURDES — PARIS

After breakfast, we will depart Lourdes and travel to Paris by train. The remainder of the day is free to discover the many wonders of Paris on your own. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 11 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.

Mont Saint-Michel
Lourdes Grotto Our Lady of Lourdes
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Basilica of St. Therese of Lisieux

Highlights

Dublin • Wicklow • Glendalough • Kilkenny • Rock of Cashel • Blarney • Killarney • Limerick • Cliffs of Moher

• Croagh Patrick • Knock • Tobernalt

• Armagh • Downpatrick • Dundalk • Drogheda

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO DUBLIN, IRELAND

Your pilgrimage begins today, boarding your flight to Dublin. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits.

DAY 2 ARRIVE IN DUBLIN

Arrive at Dublin airport and meet your tour guide and driver. Begin with a panoramic city tour that will finish at St. Patrick’s Anglican Cathedral. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 3 DUBLIN

Today, enjoy a free day in the city. Visit the National Museum or stop at one of many local pubs for a pint & listen to some local Irish music. Check out the shops on O’Connell Street. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 4 WICKLOW—GLENDALOUGH— KILKENNY

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

We travel to Glendalough. View the sixth-century ruins and Reefert Church, where the kings of Leinster are buried. Continue to Kilkenny. Visit St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower, and the Black Abbey. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 5 KILKENNY—ROCK OF CASHEL—BLARNEY— KILLARNEY

We will visit the Rock of Cashel. Tour the Cathedral, the

Round Tower, and Cormac Chapel. Visit the museum and see the original St. Patrick’s Cross. Continue to Blarney Castle and Gardens, Blarney Woolen Mills, followed by Killarney. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6 KILLARNEY—RINGS OF KERRY

We will travel through MacGillycuddy’s Reeks (Mountains) and drive through Killarney National Park across the Blackwater Bridge. We’ll make stops in Sneem, Cahersiveen, Ballycarbery, Valentia Island Bridge, & Skellig on St. Finan’s Bay. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 7 LIMERICK—CLIFFS OF MOHER—GALWAY

Today, we travel to Limerick and visit St. Mary’s Cathedral. After lunch, we’ll take a tour of Bunratty Castle. Next, catch the ferry at Killimer and continue to Galway. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 8 GALWAY — KYLEMORE ABBEY — CROAGH PATRICK — KNOCK

Depart Galway and head to Kylemore Abbey. Next, we visit Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holy mountain. Afterward, visit Knock, one of the world’s principal Marian Shrines. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 9 KNOCK — TOBERNALT — LOUGH DERG — ARMAGH

Travel to Tobernalt and visit Lough Derg, the sacred

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Knock Shrine

Sanctuary Island of St Patrick. Next, we continue to Armagh, Ireland’s center of Christianity, unique in that it has two St. Patrick’s Cathedrals. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 10 ARMAGH — DOWNPATRICK — DUNDALK — DROGHEDA — DUBLIN

Travel to Downpatrick & visit Down Cathedral, believed to be the burial place of St. Patrick. Next, we visit Dundalk, followed by Kilcurry Church. Continue to Drogheda, where we will visit St. Peter’s Church. Afterward, we travel to Dublin for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant with live Irish music. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 11 DUBLIN

Today in Dublin, we visit the world-famous Guinness Brewery. Take a tour through their seven-story Glass Atrium, Brewery, and finally, the Gravity Bar for a quick pint. We’ll stop for lunch and have a free afternoon. You may choose to visit the National Museum or return to your hotel to relax. Dinner & overnight at your hotel.

DAY 12 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport this morning and board our return flight home.

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Bunratty Castle Knock Shrine
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Cashel

Highlights

Mexico City • Tlatelolco •

Tulpetlac • Teotihuacan •

Puebla

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

DAY 1 DEPART FOR MEXICO CITY

Your pilgrimage begins today by boarding your flight to Mexico. After arriving, you will meet your guide and board the tour bus for the trip to your hotel. After check-in, relax and enjoy your dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 2 MEXICO CITY — OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

We start our day after breakfast by celebrating Mass at the Shrine of Guadalupe. We will spend a full day praying, observing, walking around, and shopping. Later, we will return to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 3 LA SAGRADA FAMILIA — HOLY FAMILY & HISTORIC CENTER — TLATELOLCO — METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL

We begin our day by visiting the Church of la Sagrada Familia and the Museum of Father Pro. We will celebrate Mass and continue to

Tlatelolco, where we will visit the Plaza of the 3 Cultures and the baptismal site of St. Juan Diego. Next, we continue to the Zocalo, or main square, and view Diego Rivera’s murals at the National Palace. Next, we will go to the Metropolitan Cathedral, where inside, you will visit the Chapel of the Miraculous Cross of Poison. Afterward, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 4 TULPETLAC / TEOTIHUACAN

This morning, we will celebrate Mass at Tulpetlac, the site of the 5th apparition. Following Mass, we will visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan. We will see the pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Quetzal butterfly temple, and more. We will break for a buffet lunch at a nearby local restaurant with live music, Indian dancers, and traditional décor. Afterward, we will return to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

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DAY 5 PUEBLA

After breakfast, we will board the tour bus and travel to the colonial town of Puebla. At St. Francis of Assisi Church, we view the uncorrupted body of the Blessed Sebastian de Aparicio. Next, we will celebrate Mass at the Church of Santo Domingo, whose chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary is one of the most exquisite in Mexico. A hearty lunch awaits us at a traditional restaurant in Puebla before returning to our hotel in Mexico City for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 6 RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport this morning to catch our return flight home.

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Our Lady Of Guadalupe Basilica

Mexico City • Tlatelolco •

Tulpetlac • Teotihuacan •

Puebla

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1 DEPART FOR MEXICO CITY / SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Your pilgrimage begins today as you board your flight to Mexico City. After arriving, we will celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and continue to your hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 2 SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE — PLAZA OF 3 CULTURES — TEOTIHUACAN

We will start by visiting the Plaza of Three Cultures and the baptismal site of St. Juan Diego. Next, we will celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Guadalupe and continue to Teotihuacan to see the ancient Pyramids. Later, we will transfer to your hotel for dinner & overnight.

DAY 3 FATHER PRO — HISTORICAL CENTRE

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

This morning, we will visit the museum of Padre Pro and Celebrate Mass at Sagrada Familia. Next, we will drive to Historic City Centre and visit the Metropolitan Cathedral located on the Zocalo. Inside, you will visit the Chapel of the Miraculous Cross of Poison and continue to the National Palace, which has been occupied by the ruling class of Mexico

since the Aztec Empire. This evening you will have the option of attending the world-renowned Ballet Folklórico de México at the Palace of Fine Arts (if we attend the Ballet, we will have an early dinner at 6 pm). Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

DAY 4 MEXICO CITY — TAXCO — PUEBLA

This morning, we depart for the beautiful mining silver town of Taxco, where we will shop for silver items, jewelry, and art. We will spend the day walking around the city, spending time in prayer, and celebrating Mass at the Church of Santa Prisca. Later this afternoon, we will drive to Puebla or spend our overnight in Taxco and drive to Puebla the following day. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

DAY 5 CHOLULA — PUEBLA — CHURCH OF SANTO DOMINGO — CATHEDRAL — SANTA MONICA MUSEUM

This morning, we go to Cholula and visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Remedies on top of an Aztec Pyramid (in case someone cannot climb the hill, they can rest in a restaurant with a view of the Church) Next, we will continue to Puebla. After lunch, we will celebrate Mass at Holy Rosary Chapel. We will then visit the Church of Santo

Highlights
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Our Lady of Guadalupe

Domingo, Puebla Cathedral, the Santa Monica Museum of Religious Art, and the St. Francis of Assisi Church, where we will view the uncorrupted body of the Blessed Sebastian de Aparicio. Later this evening, we will attend an open-air market. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

DAY 6 TLAXCALA — SAN MIGUEL DEL MILAGRO — MONASTERY OF SAN FRANCISCO — OCOTLAN

This morning, we travel to Tlaxcala to visit the Shrine of San Miguel del Milagro. It was here that St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Diego Lazaro de San Francisco in 1631 and told him of the miraculous spring. Next, we will celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Ocotlan, popularly known as Mexico’s Lourdes. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

DAY 7 XOCHIMILCO — COYOACAN

We begin our day by visiting the floating gardens of Xochimilco. We will take a ride through the canals in a trajinera before continuing to Coyoacán. While in Coyoacán, you will visit the Church of El Carmen

and the Church of St. John the Baptist. This structure was originally constructed as a Dominican Monastery but eventually changed to a Franciscan Monastery. This stunning piece of architecture has an interior containing seven chapels and an altar piece that dates back to the seventeenth century. Afterward, you will have some free time to walk around and maybe enjoy the famous ice cream of Coyoacán before returning to the Hotel. We will have a folkloric dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight accommodation will be at your hotel.

Our Lady Of Guadalupe Basilica

DAY 8 RETURN TO THE USA

This morning, if time permits, we have a farewell Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.

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Cholula Pyramid Ruins

Highlights

Warsaw • Niepokolanow

• Lodz • Czestochowa

• Auschwitz • Krakow • Wieliczka • Wadowice • Prague • Vienna • Budapest

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 01: UNITED STATES TO WARSAW

Your pilgrimage begins today as you board your overnight flight to Warsaw. Rest assured, all necessary preparations for your journey have been made. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits in Warsaw!

DAY 02: ARRIVE IN WARSAW

After arriving in Warsaw, we will meet our tour guide, board the tour bus, and transfer to our hotel for the evening. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

DAY 03: WARSAW / NIEPOKOLANOW / LODZ

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

We start this morning by visiting Niepokolanow, the home of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Afterward, we continue to Glogowiec, where Jesus appeared to Sr. Faustina in 1931 and requested that she paint the picture of His Divine Mercy. We will then continue to Lodz for the evening. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

DAY 04: LODZ / CZESTOCHOWA / AUSCHWITZ CAMP / KRAKOW

Today’s journey takes us to Jasna Gora near Czectochwa,

the monastery that withstood the onslaught of overwhelming Swedish forces during the 17th-century religious wars. Since then, the Black Madonna has been revered as the “Queen of Poland,” becoming the country’s national symbol. Next, we will view the priceless treasures of the Pauline Monastery before visiting the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz. After seeing the cell of St. Maximilian Kolbe, we will continue to Krakow for the evening: dinner and overnight accommodations at your hotel.

DAY 05: KRAKOW / WIELICZKA

After breakfast, we will begin with a tour of ancient Krakow, the residence of Polish kings for centuries. Today’s stops will include Market Square, the 14th Century University, Wawel Royal Castle, St. Mary’s Church, and the Shrine of Sr. Faustina. This afternoon, we will drive to the Wieliczka Salt Mines and explore the chambers of the Blessed Kings and St. Anthony of the Holy Cross. We will visit the chapels, chambers, and spectacular cathedral, where everything is carved from salt, including the massive chandeliers. We will then continue to your hotel in Krakow for dinner and overnight accommodations.

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DAY 06: KRAKOW / ŁAGIEWNIKI / WADOWICE / PRAGUE

After breakfast this morning, we will visit the Divine Mercy Shrine in Łagiewniki, where Saint Faustina lived and died. Next, we celebrate mass at the Chapel of Relics before continuing to Wadowice, the birthplace of Pope John Paul II. Afterward, we will depart for the Czech capital of Prague. Upon arrival, you will understand why the “Golden City” is considered one of Europe’s most attractive capitals. Finally, we will transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 07: PRAGUE

This morning’s sightseeing tour of Prague includes a walking tour that includes St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Basilica, Loretto Church, Strahov Monastery, and Wenceslaus Square. This afternoon, we will visit the Old Town, St. Nicholas Church, and the famous Astronomic Clock, and afterward, celebrate Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Victory. Finally, we will transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 08: PRAGUE / MELK / VIENNA

We depart for Vienna, Austria, a majestic old-world city. On our way, we will stop for Mass at the Baroque Melk Abbey, where you will see its glorious gardens, Emperor’s Gallery, marble hall, and library. Finally, we will transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 09: VIENNA

We will tour Vienna, beginning with a stroll along the charming squares and

medieval streets, learning the rich history and culture behind Austria’s capital. We will also see the Vienna Opera House, Heroes Square, St. Augustine’s Church, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. We will also see Mozart’s House (the composer’s only surviving Viennese residence), Naschmarkt (one of the city’s most popular and impressive markets), and the incredible Hofburg Palace. Finally, we will transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 10: VIENNA / BUDAPEST

We will travel east and cross the border to Hungary through the Transdanubia region to Budapest. We will stop at the Benedictine Abbey on the way to celebrate Mass. The Pannonhalma Abbey was established in 996 and was visited by Pope John Paul II on its 1000th-anniversary celebration. Later, we will transfer to your hotel in Budapest for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 11: BUDAPEST

Today, we will explore the city of Budapest. We will see the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church, the Citadel on Mount Gellert, Neo-Gothic Parliament, Heroes Square, St. Stephen Church, and Castle Hill. Finally, we will transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

DAY 12: RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport this morning to catch our return flight home.

Krakow Czestochowa Wadowice Auschwitz Niepokalanow Vienna Budapest HUNGA RY
St. Mary’s Basilica, Krakow
Prague
Warsaw, Poland Our Lady Of Guadalupe Basilica
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Highlights

Krakow • Czestochowa

• Auschwitz • Krakow •

Łagiewniki • Wadowice • Velehrad • Brno • Prague

What’s Included

Round-trip airfare

Airport taxes/fuel surcharges

First-class hotels (prices based on double occupancy)

Land transportation

Breakfast and Dinner

Sightseeing and admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Promotional brochures and marketing materials for you to promote your pilgrimage

Medical travel protection plan that covers you for the duration of your trip

DAY 1: DEPART USA

Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your flight to Poland. Rest assured, all necessary preparations for your journey have been made. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits!

DAY 2: ARRIVE IN KRAKOW

After arriving in Krakow, we will meet our local guide and transfer to our hotel for dinner & overnight accommodations at your hotel.

DAY 3: KRAKOW

This trip requires a passport. Your passport must be current 6 months after your return date. Names on passport & registration form must match exactly.

Today, we will explore Krakow, visiting sites that include Wawel Cathedral and Castle. Archbishop’s Palace, St. Mary’s Church. Collegium Maius, and Old Town Market Square. Next, we’ll visit the International Shrine of Spirituality, inaugurated by Pope John Paul II. Please return to our hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 4: KRAKOW / CZESTOCHOWA / AUSCHWITZ

Today’s excursion takes us to Czestochowa. Once we arrive, we’ll tour the Black Madonna Shrine and celebrate Mass at the Chapel of the Black Madonna. Afterward, we will drive to Auschwitz, remembering St. Maximilian Kolbe.

Please return to our hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

DAY 5: KRAKOW / ŁAGIEWNIKI / WIELICZKA

We begin our day by visiting the Divine Mercy Shrine in Lagiewniki, where Saint Faustina spent her life. We will celebrate Mass at the Chapel of Relics before continuing to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, Europe’s oldest and longest mine, with chapels and chambers cut from salt. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

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Krakow, Poland

DAY 6: KRAKOW / WADOWICE / VELEHRAD / BRNO

Today, we will travel to the Czech Republic. First, we will stop at Wadowice, the birthplace of Pope John Paul II. Afterward, we will continue to Velehrad to visit the shrine of Saints Cyril and Methodius, two missionaries who brought Christianity to Czechs and other Slavic peoples. Next, we’ll continue to Brno for the evening and check into our hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

DAY 7: BRNO / PRAGUE

Today’s tour of Brno will include Town Hall, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, and the Motherhouse of the Mercy Sisters of St. Francis. Later, we depart for Prague in the Czech Republic and check into our hotel. You’ll have the afternoon free for personal activities. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

DAY 8: PRAGUE

Our Lady Of Guadalupe Basilica

Today, we’ll have a full-day tour of Prague, starting at the Shrine of Loreto, followed by St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle, and the historic Mala Strana neighborhood. Next, we’ll continue to the Church of St. Nicholas and then the Church of Our Lady Victorious, where we will see the famous Infant Jesus of Prague statue. After Mass, we will visit the Old Town Square with its famous astronomical clock. Please return to our hotel for dinner & overnight stay at your hotel.

DAY 9: PRAGUE / SVATA HORA / PRAGUE

Today, we will drive to Svata Hora, the oldest and most important Marian Shrine in the Czech Republic. We will visit the shrine and return to Prague, where you’ll have the rest of your afternoon free. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

DAY 10: RETURN FLIGHT HOME

We will transfer to the airport this morning to board our return flight home.

Wadowice Prague, Czech Republic
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Travel WITH CONFIDENCE

We take the stress out of traveling so you can enjoy your trip. Travel worry-free now when you book with our new “Terms & Conditions.”

Your Package Includes

Air Transportation: Economy class and round-trip airfares are based on the time of the reservation. Rates and times are subject to change without notice. Airfares, once issued, are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be used towards future travel.

Land Transportation: All land transportation as described in the itinerary will be by Deluxe Motor Coach. Some may be equipped with Wi-Fi service.

Hotels: Your hotels will be first-class with double occupancy (2 people per room with a private bath). Neither Nativity Pilgrimage nor the trip coordinator are responsible for providing a roommate.

Single Room: There is an additional cost per person as specified on the registration form. Single rooms are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meal Plan: The meal plan offers two (2) meals per day: Breakfast & Dinner.

Baggage: Nativity Pilgrimage limits all passengers to one (1) piece of checked luggage and one (1) carry-on. All passengers should check with the airlines carriers for up to date baggage weight and dimensions.

Airport Fees: Airport Taxes, Porterage, Fuel Surcharges and Security Fees

Medical Protection Plan During the Trip

Your Package Does Not Include

Cancellation Protection Plan: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance upon registration.

Passport Expenses: Passports or any additional documents that may be required Passports must be valid after 6 months of return date.

Personal Items: Laundry, other beverages (wines, liquors, mineral water, tea, coffee, etc.) and food that are not on the menus of your included meal package, and any additional luggage.

Non-itinerary fees: Any sightseeing, other services, or personal items that are not specifically mentioned as being included in the itinerary.

Lunch: Your meal plan offers two (2) meals per day: Breakfast & dinner. You are responsible for lunch or any other meals specified in your itinerary.

Tips for your tour guide & driver: The recommended amounts of tips per person are $7.00 – $9.00 per day for guide(s), $5.00 – $7.00 per day for driver(s), $1.00 – $2.00 per day for hotels, and $1.00 – $2.00 per day for restaurants.

General Travel Information

Group Air: Group Air differs from individually purchased airline tickets in that it is subject to the terms and conditions of the airlines. For this reason, we need to receive your registration and full payment by the payment deadline. After that date, registrations may be subject to a different air rate, ticketing method, or on a different airline. Additional fees and charges may apply. Group air flights are confirmed 60 - 90 days prior to departure.

Departure Cities: If your departure city is not listed on the brochure, indicate which airport you would like to depart from on the registration form. We will provide you with the best possible price and flight schedule in order to connect with the group. Additional fees and charges may apply.

Land-Only Option: If you would like to book your own air travel, indicate on your registration form that you want the ‘Land Only” option. By booking your own air, you may select your seat, airline, and travel schedule, use airline miles/points, provide airline reward program information, and make any special requests directly with the airline. No changes can be made after the final payment deadline. Land-only services begin and end at the hotels unless you are able to meet the group at the airport. Land-only travelers are responsible for their own airport transfers.

Important Nativity Pilgrimage Policies

The airline selects seat assignments for group air, not the tour operator. Seat upgrades are available for registered travelers, by request. Quoted rates for an upgrade are subject to change until payment is received. Some upgrades are not available until the group tickets are issued.

Seat Upgrades: Once Nativity Pilgrimage receives an upgrade request, we will contact the airlines to finalize your request. We cannot guarantee the acceptance of this request as it is subject to availability and pricing (which changes daily)

Seat Location Requests: Once Nativity Pilgrimage receives a seat location request, we will contact the airlines to finalize your request. We cannot guarantee acceptance of this request as it is subject to availability and pricing (which changes daily).

Other Special Requests: Once Nativity Pilgrimage receives a special request, such as a wheelchair, food, etc., we will contact the airlines to finalize your request. We cannot guarantee acceptance of this request as it is subject to availability and pricing (which changes daily)

Booking Conditions

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at the time of booking. No reservation will be processed without a deposit.

Payment Deadline: Full payment is due 100 Days before departure. Late registrations received after the deadline require an additional $100 (subject to availability). If payment is not made in full 50 days prior to departure, your payments are non-refundable.

You may use any major credit card to pay your deposit online. There is an additional 3% late fee for each credit card transaction. We also accept checks, money orders, Zelle payments, and ACH transactions.

Late Payment Policy

Customers will receive Late Fees if they are not paid in full:

100 days - 61 days prior to departure......$150

60 days - 30 days prior to departure.......$300

30 days - day before departure................Subject to cancellation

Customers are also responsible for any difference in fare due to late payment (subject to availability). Refusal to pay will be considered a cancellation.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

We hope that nothing will prevent you from taking your pilgrimage with Nativity Pilgrimage, however, should you need to cancel your cancellation must be in writing via email or letter. It will be effective on the date of receipt. The following cancellation fees will apply:

DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE CHARGE

100 + Days

Insurance premiums are non-refundable. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to avoid these cancellation fees.

Protect Your Trip

Follow the link or scan the QR code to view our Travel Protection Plan details. https://nativity.trawickinternational.com

Responsibility

Nativity Pilgrimage, Inc. and their agents assume no liability or responsibility in regards to travel in any form for any injuries or loss of property, accidents, delays, changes in schedule or itinerary, incidental damages or any irregular circumstances. This would include, but not limited to, default or omission by any third party providing services or facilities related to and/or included in the tour or any part thereof.

The IATA carriers, steamship firms and other transportation companies, whose services are featured in these tours, are not to be held responsible or accountable for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board their respective conveyance. The passage contract in use by these companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these tours and/or passengers and Nativity Pilgrimage, Inc. does not assume any liability or responsibility in connection therewith. They are not responsible for any losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, guarantees, or other causes. All such losses or expenses shall be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. The right is reserved to substitute hotels of similar quality to those specified in the itinerary. Nativity Pilgrimage reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure. Refund details vary upon each trip. No refund will be made for any used portion of the tour unless arrangements are made prior to departure from the United States. Prices and itineraries are subject to change without notice if booking conditions are not complied with.

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