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MONDAY, JUNE 25
– DEPART WASHINGTON/DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR PARIS
TUESDAY, JUNE 26
– ARRIVE PARIS AND TRANSFER TO YOUR FLIGHT FOR LISBON. ON ARRIVAL MEET YOUR
ENGLISH SPEAKING OUR GUIDE AND CONTINUE BY MOTORCOACH TO SANTAREM. VISIT THE
CHURCH OF ST. STEPHEN, THE SITE OF THE 13TH CENTURY EUCHARISTIC
MIRACLE OF THE BLEEDING HOST, WHERE MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED. TIME FOR LUNCH
AND CONTINUE TO FATIMA. CHECK INTO HOTEL. EVENING PARTICIPATE IN THE
CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
– FATIMA. BREAKFAST. MASS AT THE CHAPEL OF APPARITIONS. VISIT THE BASIICA
CONTAINING THE TOMBS OF BLESSED JACINTA, BLESSED FRANCISCO AND SISTER LUCIA,
THE CHILDREN TO WHOM OUR LADY APPEARED IN 1917. VISIT THE VILLAGE IF FATIMA,
THE HOMES OF THE MARTO AND SANTOS FAMILIES, THE PLACE OF THE APPARITION OF
THE ANGLE AND THE PARISH CHURCH WHERE THE THREE SEERS WERE BAPTIZED. DINNER
AND EVENING DEVOTIONS.
THURSDAY, JUNE 28
– FATIMA/BATALHA/NAZARE/LISBON – BREAKFAST. MASS. DEPART FATIMA AND DRIVE TO
BATALHA TO VISIT THE MONASTERY OF OUR LADY OF VICTORY AND THE MAUSOLEUM OF
THE PORTUGUESE MONARCHY. CONTINUE TO NAZARE, THE PICTURESQUE FISHING VILLAGE
WHERE THERE WILL BE TIME FOR LUNCH AND SHOPPING. LATE AFTERNOON CONTINUE TO
LISBON, CHECK-INTO HOTEL. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29
– LISBON/LOURDES – BREAKFAST AND DEPART FOR THE AIRPORT AND YOUR FLIGHT TO
TOULOUSE VIA PARIS. ON ARRIVAL, MEET OUR ENGLISH SPEAKING REPRESENTATIVE AND
TRANSFER BY MOTORCOACH TO YOUR HOTEL IN LOURDES. (OPTIONAL – 6:00PM MASS)
DINNER AND OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY, JUNE 30 –
BREAKFAST. OPENING PILGRIMAGE
MASS 58TH U.S. NATIONAL ROSARY PILGRMAGE: FOLLOWED BY AN OPTIONAL
ORIENTATION TOUR OF THE DOMAIN AND 30 MINUTE VIDEO ON THE MESSAGE OF
LOURDES. (FOR THOSE VISITING LOURDES FOR THE FIRST TIME, THIS IS STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED). LUNCH AT NOON. 2:00PM – PILGRIMAGE RECEPTION: AFTERNOON TEA IN
THE GARDEN OF THE GALLIA LONDRE HOTEL. DINNER. PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENING
CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION WITH OTHER NATIONAL PILGRIMAGES OF LOURDES.
SUNDAY, JULY 01 –
ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL MASS OF LOURDES WHERE ALL NATIONAL PILGRIMAGES COME
TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THIS GLORIOUS MASS WITH EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC. LUNCH.
AFTERNOON: HALF-DAY SCENIC EXCURSION INTO THE PYRENEES TO GAVARNIE,
DEPARTING AT 1:30PM. THE VILLAGE OF GAVARNIE WAS THE LAST VILLAGE IN FRANCE
IN THE MIDDLE AGES ON THE OLD ROUTE TO THE TOMB OF ST. JAMES AT SANTIAGO DE
COMPOSTELLA. THE CIRQUE GAVARNIE IS THE MOST FAMOUS PLACE IN THE PYRENEES
AND IS HOME TO THE HIGHEST WATERFALL IN EUROPE. ALONG THE VERY BEAUTIFUL
ROUTE TO GAVARNIE, YOU WILL SEE MANY PLACES OF INTEREST THAT WILL BE
EXPLAINED TO YOU BY OUR GUIDE. THERE WILL BE A TWO HOUR VISIT IN GAVARNIE
WHICH WILL ALLOW YOU TIME TO TAKE A WALK ALONG THE RIVER TO SEE THE
WATERFALL, OR TO THE STATUE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS, SHOP IN THE CRAFT
SHOPS OR PERFUMERY AND ENJOY A LOCAL CAFÉ. RETURN TO LOURDES IN TIME FOR
DINNER.
MONDAY, JULY 02 –
BREAKFAST. ROSARY, MASS. MORNING FREE TO ENTER THE BATHS (MIRACULOUS WATERS)
OF LOURDES. BATHS ARE OPEN DAILY 9:00AM-11:00AM AND 2:30PM – 4:00PM. LUNCH.
AFTERNOON PENANCE SERVICE AND SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, FOLLOWED BY
BLESSING OF THE SICK AND BENEDICTION. DINNER. EVENING FREE.
TUESDAY, JULY 03
–
BREAKFAST AND MASS OF THE
ANOINTING. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MASS GATHER FOR GROUP PICTURE.REMAINDER OF
MORNING FREE TO ENTER BATHS, FOR PRIVATE DEVOTIONS OR TO EXPLORE THE UPPER
AND LOWER TOWNS OF LOURDES WITH THEIR MANY SHOPS, MUSEUMS AND CAFES. LUNCH.
AFTERNOON: FOR THOSE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE, A WALKING TOUR OF LOURDES WILL BE
SCHEDULED. VISITING THE PLACES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LIFE OF ST. BERNADETTE:
THE BOLY MILL WHERE ST. BERNADETTE WAS BORN, THE LOCADE MILL, RESIDENCE OF
HER PARENTS AFTER 1864, THE “CACHOT,” FORMERLY USED AS A JAIL WHERE SHE
LIVED AT THE TIME OF THE APPARITIONS, THE HOSPITAL AND CHAPEL WHERE ST.
BERNADETTE RECEIVED HER FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND THE PARISH CHURCH,
CONTAINING THE BAPTISMAL FONT WHERE BERNADETTE WAS BAPTIZED. DINNER.
PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENING TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 04
–
BREAKFAST. MASS AT THE GROTTO
OF MASSABIELLE, THE SITE OF THE APPARITIONS. FOLLOWING MASS, PROCESSION FOR
PLACEMENT OF THE PILGRIM CANDLE. TIME FREE. LUNCH. AFTERNOON STATIONS OF
THE CROSS, EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION AND BENEDICTION. DINNER. EVENING 4TH
OF JULY CELEBRATIONS AT SOLITUDE HOTEL.
THURSDAY, JULY 05
–
BREAKFAST. MASS. OPTIONAL DAY
TRIP TO ST. JEAN DE LUZ – A LOVELY RESORT, FISHING VILLAGE WITH ITS QUAINT
SHOPS AND CAFES AND BEACH. BOXED LUNCH PROVIDED. RETURN TO LOURDES.
DINNER. EVENING PARTICIPATE IN THE TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION.
FRIDAY, JULY 06
–
BREAKFAST. DEPART PAU OR
TOULOUSE, AIRPORT FOR YOUR RETURN FLIGHTS TO THE UNITED STATES VIA PARIS ON
AIR FRANCE.
ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE:
$3098.00 (Plus Airline Tax $261.00)
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $410.00
IF YOU ARE FLYING FROM DIFFERENT CITIES PLEASE CONTACT US.
TO MAKE A RESERVATION: SEND YOUR DEPOSIT IN THE SUM OF $400.00 PER PERSON
KINDLY MAKE YOUR CHECK
PAYABLE TO: CATHOLIC TRAVEL OFFICE AND MAIL TO:
CATHOLIC TRAVEL
5505 GRANBY ROAD
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20855
TEL. (301) 740 - 9332 FAX. (301) 740 - 1509 EMAIL:
lourdespilgrimageoffice@comcast.net
Toll Free: 1877 276 -7279 * WEBSITE: www.lourdes-pilgrimage.com
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS
EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!
OUR 2011 PILGRIMAGE WAS SOLD OUT 3 MONTHS BEFORE DEPARTURE
GENERAL INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS
RATES INCLUDE: Economy Class Air
Transportation, Hotel accommodations based on two persons sharing twin
bedded room with bath/shower. All meals: in Fatima and Lourdes, breakfast
and dinner in Lisbon. Guided Tours as per itinerary, English Speaking tour
escorts, use of air conditioned motorcoaches, tips for dining room, tips for
drivers and guides, sanctuary registration fee, transfers, porterage.*PLEASE
NOTE: If you are traveling alone and want a roommate, we will do our
best to arrange double occupancy; if double occupancy is not available, a
surcharge will be imposed. If you prefer a single, please advise and we
will bill you accordingly. Single room supplement is $410.00. Single rooms
are very limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Again,
Early Reservations are recommended.
Rate Based on Tariffs and Exchange
Rate in effect Sept. 10, 2011 and subject to change.
NOT INCLUDED: Cost of passport, Visa Fees
(where applicable), strictly personal items, laundry, wines, beverages not
on table d'hôte, optional excursion to St. Jean de Luz, all that is not
mentioned in, “Rates Include.”
RESERVATIONS: RESERVATION DEADLINE: MARCH
25, 2012. Accompanied by a deposit of $400.00 per person, with final
payment due no later than MAY 10, 2012. Failure to make your final payment
by this date may result in the cancellation of your reservation and the
forfeiture of your deposit. In addition to the above cancelation fees, once
issued, airline tickets are non-refundable. Final documents and tickets
will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure. Due to new airline
regulations regarding group air fares, reservations must be received at
least 90 days prior to departure. Reservations received after this date
are confirmed on the basis of space availability and may be subject to a
late fee. SPACE LIMITED ON EACH DEPARTURE: EARLY RESERVATIONS STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED.
CANCELLATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS:
ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING.
FEES PER PERSON: CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED 95 or
more days prior to departure - $200.00; 94 - 45 days $400.00; 44 - 30 days
50%; within 30 days of departure 85% of the Tour price. **CANCELLATION
INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
RESPONSIBILITY: CATHOLIC TRAVEL OFFICE
and their agents act only in the capacity of agents in all matters
pertaining to hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours and all forms of
transportation. Catholic Travel Office except for willful negligence on the
part of its direct employees, is not responsible for any damage, loss
(included but not limited to property loss, personal injury, loss of
enjoyment, distress or life) caused by omissions of any supplier providing
services for this pilgrimage or by any delays or changes in the itinerary,
or acts or omissions by the tour leader. Catholic Travel Office reserves the
right to cancel the pilgrimage at any time, to substitute a tour leader if
necessary or to make changes in the itinerary whenever their sole judgment
determines that conditions warrant a change or in their sole judgment,
changes will improve the comfort, convenience and safety of the tour. The
price of the tour is based on a minimum of 25 passengers. If the minimum is
not met, the price of the tour will be increased. The price of the tour is
also based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect Sept. 10, 2011. While we
make every effort to keep these rates firm, they can be subject to increase.
Airlines involved in this itinerary are not responsible for any act,
omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their aircraft
or conveyance. The reservation and ticket issued for the passengers on this
pilgrimage will constitute a sole contract between the airlines and
purchaser of this tour.
MEDICAL FORMS: Each participant of the U.S.
National Lourdes Pilgrimage must complete a short medical form, which will
be mailed to you. If you are in good health, you need only indicate this on
the form with your signature.
MEDICAL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO US NO LATER THEN MAY 1,
2012.
PLEASE NOTE: NO VISAS ARE REQUIRED FOR PERSONS CARRYING A VALID U.S.
PASSPORT. IF YOU ARE CARRYING A PASSPORT FROM ANY OTHER COUNTRY, KINDLY
CONTACT US SO WE CAN DETERMINE IF A VISA IS NECESSARY.
PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY AS YOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT
FOR THIS TRIP CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OF THE CONDITIONS NOTED
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