Spiritual Wanderlust

DAY 1: MANILA – ROME

• Depart Manila on a prestigious airline going Rome, Italy. Enjoy in-flight meals onboard.

Flight details:
(May)
QR 933 14MAY MNL/DOH 1835 2300
QR 115 15MAY DOH/FCO 0235 0725
(November)
EK 335 11NOV MNL/DXB 2330 0445
EK 97 12NOV DXB/FCO 0855 1240

DAY 2: ROME (D)

• Welcome to the ancient city of Rome!
• Upon arrival proceed to immigration formalities and convey your luggage.
• Board your private coach for transfer to visit Major Basilicas St Paul Outside the Walls before hotel check in and rest.

DAY 3: ROME – VATICAN – ROME (B-D)

• After breakfast proceed to Vatican City, a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy, also the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. It’s home to the Pope and a trove of iconic art and architecture.
• Visit the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter or simply Saint Peter’s Basilica, one of the holiest sites of Christianity and Catholic Tradition, it is traditionally the burial site of its titular, St. Peter, who was the head of the twelve Apostles of Jesus.
• In the afternoon, explore the eter-nal city of Rome with local expert guide to include the most highlights of the city which includes the view of the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, Monument Vittorio Emanuelle II, Piazza de Venezia, Circus Maximus, the famous Fountain of Trevi and the Spanish Steps.
• Balance of the afternoon is free at leisure.
• Then return to hotel for check-in.

DAY 4: ROME – ASSISI – PISA (B-D)

• Today we continue our journey to Assisi the birthplace of St. Francis and St. Claire, one of Italy’s patron saints.
• Visit the Upper and Lower Basilica of St. Francis and the tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Later on, proceed to see the most iconic bell tower in Europe – the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Romanesque architecture of Baptistery and Cathedral of Pisa dedicated to Assumption of the Virgin Mary and visit the Piazza dei Miracoli for a spectacular view!
• Then check in and dinner.

DAY 5: PISA – MONTE CARLO – AIX-EN-PROVENCE (B-D)

• After breakfast, drive to Monte Carlo and for halfday guided sightseeing includes the F1 Racetrack, Royal Palace, Boulevard, Monaco Cathedral and all other major attractions.
• Then continue to Nice and see the main park Massena Square, then enjoy the view in Promenade des Anglais and Place Giralbaldi in the center of Nice.
• Check in to hotel and dinner

DAY 6: AIX-EN-PROVENCE – LA ROCA OUTLET – BARCELONA (B-D)

• Enjoy the scenic drive going to one of Spain’s most famous shopping outlet – La Roca Village Outlet as you shop ’til you drop!
• Afterwards, continue to Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. 

DAY 7: BARCELONA – MONTSERRAT – BARCELONA (B-D)

• After breakfast, drive to Montserrat for a full day excursion tour and see the view of today’s highlight is a visit to the Monastery of Montserrat, perched high on an awesome mountain range rising from the Catalonian plain and see the Black Madonna.
• Then back to Barcelona to visit to La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, a large unfinished Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.
• Listen to the singing of the celebrated “Escalonia” by the children’s choir, considered to be the oldest in Europe.

DAY 8: BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – LOURDES (B-D)

• Breakfast, and get ready for a drive to Zaragoza for orientation and visit the The Cathedral – Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillars is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Zaragoza.
• Then continue to cross French border to Lourdes for your dinner and hotel check-in.
• You may wish to go to the Sanctuary to visit the Underground Basilica, walk the station of the Cross, drink the water or wash your face in the Grotto, or participate in the veneration of the sick pilgrim, or join a mass at the Grotto.
• Also visit the Moulin de Boly, or the birthplace of Bernadette Soubirous located in the hear of Lourdes.
• Perhaps, you may want to join the Candlelight Procession in the evening.

DAY 9: LOURDES – SAN SEBASTIAN – BURGOS – VALADOLID (B-D)

• Morning free time to visit the Sanctuary for your private devotion.
• Then we travel to San Sebastian to visit Beach La Concha, Alderdi Eder Parkea, Basilica of Nuestra Senora del Coro and the Old Town.
• Then continue to Burgos Spain’s provincial capital. Its most recognizable landmark is the French Gothic Burgos Cathedral of St. Mary and see the Puenta de Santa Maria, Arco de Santa, Paseo del Escolon and Plaza Mayor.
• Transfer to Valadolid for check in to hotel and dinner

DAY 10: VALADOLID – AVILA – FATIMA (B-D)

• After breakfast, transfer to Avila and see the views of the Walls of Avila, and visit Convent of of St Teresa and at other major attractions.
• Then drive to Fatima for hotel check-in and dinner.
• Perhaps, you may want to join the Candlelight Procession in the evening.

DAY 11: FATIMA – VALINHOS – ALJUSTREL – FATIMA (B-D)

• After breakfast, proceed to Aljustrel and Valinhos to explore the residence of the 3 Shepherd’s that witnessed several apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
• Visit the House of Lucia, Residence of Francisco and Jacinta Marte.
• Then, see also the place of apparition of the Loca do Cabeco (Angel of Peace) and The Monument of Our Lady.
• Then back to Sanctuary to visit The Chapel of Apparitions (Santuario de Fatima).
• Rest of the day is free for your religious devotion.
• You may want to join the candlelight procession in the evening.

DAY 12: FATIMA – LISBON – MANILA (B)

• Breakfast then transfer to Lisbon for lunch and half day guided tour to admire the views of Sao Jorge Castle, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Discovery Monument, Church of San Roque and visit to Saint Anthony’s Church.
• Then some free time before transfer to airport for your flight back to Manila.

Flight details:
(May)
QR 342 25MAY LIS/DOH 1755 0325
QR 928 26MAY DOH/MNL 0800 2220
(November)
EK 194 22NOV LIS/DXB 2045 0815
EK 334 23NOV DXB/MNL 0925 2135

DAY 13: MANILA

• Arrival in Manila, HOME SWEET HOME!