Marian Shrines of Europe

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 Trip Length
12 Days
 Trip Starts
Lisbon
 Trip Finishes
Barcelona
12 Day Marian Shrines of Europe Itinerary (Globus)
Countries Explored: Portugal, France, Spain
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Faith Based
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
28
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
TM

Overview

Read 4 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Globus 12 Day Marian Shrines of Europe. Much like Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Basilica– the architectural masterpiece still under construction more than a century after the laying of the cornerstone – one’s journey of faith is unique, inspirational, and ongoing. This religious tour to Portugal, Spain, and France invites you to enlighten your personal journey as you visit some of Europe’s most treasured shrines, pilgrimage sites, and spiritual places.

From Lisbon to Barcelona, you’ll enjoy both city and...read more sacred sightseeing as you visit history’s most revered cathedrals, basilicas, monasteries, and sanctuaries – with ample free time for appreciation and reflection.Visit Fatima and stand in the same spot where the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children. In Lourdes see the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared before St. Bernadette, and have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Healing Baths. Overflowing with spirituality, you’re also invited to participate in mass, rosary prayer, and a candlelight procession along the way.

Itinerary

Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

LISBON: Guided sightseeing includes St. Anthony's Church and the Cathedral La Sè. Free time the remainder of the day. (B)

SANTAREM: Visit the Church of the Holy Miracle. Free time for lunch.

FATIMA: Visit Our Lady of Fatima Shrine and the Chapel of the Apparitions. Attend [M] Mass at the Basilica. This evening, join the Rosary and candlelight procession at the Shrine. (B/D) 99 mi / 160 km

VALINHOS: Visit the Parish Church.

FATIMA: Free afternoon and evening to pray or join the Rosary and candlelight procession. (B) 25 mi / 40 km

Scenic drive to Avila.

AVILA: Walking tour with a Local Guide including the Monastery of the Incarnation and the Convent of Santa Teresa. (B/D) 329 mi / 530 km

BURGOS: Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Cathedral. Free time for appreciation and meditation. (B/D) 186 mi / 300 km

LOYOLA: Visit the Basilica and Sanctuary of St. Ignatius de Loyola. Attend [M] Mass in the Basilica. Free time for lunch before driving to Lourdes. (B/D) 280 mi / 450 km

LOURDES: Attend [M] Mass. Guided walking tour includes visits to the Grotto, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, and the family home and birthplace of St. Bernadette. Attend the Candlelight Procession.(B)

ZARAGOZA: Guided sightseeing includes the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. (B) 168 mi / 270 km

MONTSERRAT: Visit the Shrine. (B) 205 mi / 330 km

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Barcelona with an optional Spanish dinner and live Flamenco entertainment. This and other options throughout your tour are available for purchase at MyACCOUNT. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGo mobile app.

BARCELONA: Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument and Plaza de Catalunia. Visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica. Drive up Montjuic Hill for panoramic views. Farewell dinner at your hotel this evening. (B/D)

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 6 Dinners

  • Lisbon Mundial (First-Class)
  • Fatima Hotel Regina (First-Class)
  • Avila Palacio De Los Velada (First-Class)
  • Burgos Silken Gran Teatro (First-Class)
  • Lourdes Grand Gallia & Londres (First-Class)
  • Saragossa NH Ciudad de Zaragoza (First-Class)
  • Barcelona HCC St. Moritz (First-Class)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Trip Reviews (4) Most Recent 'Marian Shrines of Europe' Reviews

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Amazing trip   2 , WA, Australia, Sep 2017
Amazing trip and thanks to Hannah who made it all possible. Hannah was very helpful and always got back to me if I had a query. Thank you Hannah. The sites we visited were beautiful and well selected. It was a memorable experience that will be with me for ever. The accommodation at some hotels could have been better. Simple things like a kettle to make ...read more a cup of tea/coffee and some hotels did not have a tissue box.
Marian Shrine Pilgrimage 1 , NSW, Australia, Jun 2017
It was more than what I expected. My husband and I felt so blessed to have done this tour. Everyone was so kind. The tour guide was just wonderful, he never panicked and was always calm.
Great trip = Marian Shrined 1 , WA, Australia, Jun 2017
Trip was great, well organised , accommodation really good as very close to the main attraction ( walking distance). The last time I travelled was 3 years ago, again with Globus. Nice to have been provided with a bottle of water every day as Europe was unusually hot. Booking with Hannah Campbell at Global Journeys was superb - will definitely travel ...read more with Globus again. Hopefully, soon!
We felt we were with professionals 1 , QLD, Australia, Oct 2015
First impressions count, and when we first met our tour guide in Portugal we felt we were with professionals. Every detail was taken care and we felt safe and were looked after at all times. Our Guide Fernanda was so knowledgeable and quick to correct any problems. Not many at all! The Marian Shrine visits were so well organised and attended mass almost ...read more in every occasion. This was very important to us. I would suggest extend the length of the tour to an extra day or two to leave extra time interesting locations. For example: We did no have enough time to explore Burgos, we loved the place but time flew so quickly and next thing we were already having dinner and ready to go to bed. Also, Globus might consider to provide as part of the registration a travel pouch documents with the name of the Globus Family or similar objects to make us stand out and we could keep as souvenir after the tour. We took two optional tours. Dinner in Madrid and night tour, I don't think it offered value for money. The other tour to Avila was perfect and we enjoyed so much. Research more about the quality of local guide tours, some were difficult to understand although knowledgeable about the location but had difficulty in expressing. In overall, all the local guides offered a good service. In regards to food, I think care was taken to accommodate all tastes and dietary requirements! Thank you! We will definitively used Globus for our next tour whenever that might be. Thank you Hannah for all your help and for keeping us informed about our tour!
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