A Special Marian Pilgrimage
ADAMS HOLIDAYS, present to you an extraordinary Marian Pilgrimage tour. Interlaced with the most popular pilgrimage centers in the world are touristic gems not usually found in other itineraries. This specially tailored tour will surely gives you a lifetime memories like no one else could have.
group Tour Chaplain: FR. LONG GALIDO
flight Departure: October 7, 2023 to October 28, 2023
place Destination:
Italy, Monaco, Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, The Netherlands
- (Minimum 30 participants) $4,888.00
- If 25-29 participants only $5,088.00
- Single room supplement additional $1,150.00
- Roundtrip Economy Airfare with check-in baggage of 23kg
- Hotel accommodation on first class hotels (twin/triple sharing)
- Meals as indicated (B- buffet breakfast, D- dinner)
- Transportation on air-conditioned coach
- Accompanied by a Pilgrimage Chaplain
- Tours with English speaking guides
- Accompanied by a tour coordinator from the Philippines
- Porter age of one (1) piece of luggage per person
- Freebies
- Pre-departure briefing with giveaways
- Day 01/Oct 07 MANILA/AMSTERDAM
- Day 02/Oct 08 ARRIVE AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands Arrive Amsterdam, the city of canals. Eucharistic Celebration at the Church of Our Lady of All Nations. Meditate on her messages delivered during the apparitions and be amazed at her prediction which have all materialized. Visit Aalsmer, flower capital of the world. Flowers from all over the world – Europe, Ecuador, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya and other countries are traded everyday in a gigantic building. Transfer back to Amsterdam and check in. (D)
- Day 03/Oct 09 AMSTERDAM Start the day with sightseeing along quaint canals and bridges, gable houses, Dam Square, the Palace and other interesting sites. Visit diamond factory of which Holland is noted for. Visit the De Simonehoeve Cheese Farm and Clog Factory. What an exhilarating experience! Enjoy a showcase of the Amsterdam riverbanks on a canal cruise. (B/D)
- Day 04/Oct 10 AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands /BRUSSELS, Belgium /PARIS, France Drive to Brussels, capital of Belgium and “European Capital of Culture”. Photo op at the Atomium mode, symbol of the Brussels World Expo. View the Grand Platz of magnificent Middle Age buildings with the towering Town Hall opposite the House of Kings. This is verily the most impressive plaza in the world! Why don’t you try “Mussels in Brussels” lunch today? Arrive in Paris for two nights. (B/D)
- Day 05/Oct 11 PARIS Morning visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal where you’ll pray afterwards before the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure. See the Cathedral of Notre Dame, one of the greatest Gothic churches in the world with its magnificent stained glass windows. Also see the majestic Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysee, Place de Concorde, one of the most admired plazas in the world. Go to the Eiffel Tower for a scenic view of the loveliest city in the world. Enjoy a delightful cruise along the River Seine passing by majestic landmarks for the night Another night in Paris. (B/D)
- Day 06/Oct 12 PARIS/LOURDES Depart for Lourdes via the TGV fast train. Check in to hotel in Lourdes for 2nights. After dinner, you may join the candle light procession. (B/D)
- Day 07/Oct 13 LOURDES Eucharistic Celebration. Drop your petitions. You may wish to bathe in the miraculous water. You’ll be immensely inspired by the humble life of Saint Bernadette. Perhaps watch a movie on her life. Pray collectively the life-size Stations of the Cross in its most magnificent setting. Witness the Blessing and Procession of the Sick! Now meditate at the Grotto for a close communication with God. (B/D)
- Day 08/Oct 14 LOURDES/LOYOLA/BURGOS, Spain Depart for Loyola. Pray at the Basilica. The Museum will impress you. It was in Loyola that Our Lady appeared to St. Ignatius with the Christ Child. The profound conversion began. Later in life, St. Ignatius renounced his portion of the family’s wealth, wrote the famous book of Spiritual Exercises and became the founder of the Jesuit Order. Celebrate Mass here. Continue to BURGOS, the home of “EL CID” and capital of Old Castile in the Middle Ages. It was once a seat of the government of the Dictator Franco. (B/D)
- Day 09/Oct 15 BURGOS/FATIMA, Portugal Leave for Fatima, Portugal. Passing along the quaint countryside full of olive orchards. Participate at the evening procession. (B/D)
- Day 10/Oct 16 FATIMA Participate at the morning Eucharistic Celebration. Drop your petitions in the chapel. Pray the Rosary as you wend your way through the significant places of interest. Visit the humble homes of the visionaries and realize their humble living then. Pass by the miraculous fountain. Pray at the Fatima Shrine (Cova de Iria), the Basilica with tombs of the visionaries and the Chapel of Apparition. Excellent shopping of religious souvenirs. Your chance to taste Portuguese specialties. (B/D)
- Day 11/Oct 17 FATIMA/AVILA, Spain Leave for Avila, Spain passing along the quaint countryside full of olive orchards. Overnight here. (B/D)
- Day 12/Oct 18 AVILA/MADRID Drive to the walled city of mystic Avila. Hear about the life of St. Teresa, Doctor of the Church and one of the greatest figures in Church history. Eucharistic Celebration. Drive to Madrid for sightseeing. Madrid, one of the most beautiful cities in the world: imposing, elegant! Visit the fabulous Royal Palace, one of the most impressive palaces in the world. Visit Puerta Del Sol, Plaza Espana with its monument to Cervantes, view the Parliament, then to the grand Cibeles Fountain plus imposing Alcala. (B/D
- Day 13/Oct 19 MADRID/ZARAGOZA/BARCELONA Drive to Zaragoza, historic residence of the former kings of Aragon. Visit the huge Basilica of the miraculous Nuestra Senora del Pilar. Arrive in Barcelona for two nights. (B/D)
- Day 14/Oct 20 BARCELONA/MONTSERRAT/BARCELONA Today’s highlight is a visit to the Monastery of Montserrat, perched high on an awesome mountain range rising from the Catalonian plain. Visit the Royal Basilica and pray to the venerated Black Madonna which according to tradition, was carved by St. Luke. Listen to the singing of the celebrated “Escalonia” by the children’s choir, considered to be the oldest in Europe. Back to Barcelona for sightseeing: the Columbus Monument, elegant tree lined Ramblas and Plaza de Cataluña, historic buildings along Paseo de Gracia. Marvel at Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. (B/D)
- Day 15/Oct 21 BARCELONA/NICE, France Depart for Nice, a splendid city and home of the rich and famous. Overnight here. (B/D)
- Day 16/Oct 22 NICE/MONTE CARLO, Monaco/PISA, Italy Drive through the renowned Italian and French Riviera and arrive in exhilarating Monte Carlo of the Principality of Monaco. You may be lucky if time permits to see the Changing of the Guards at the Grimaldi Palace; visit the Cathedral – burial place of Princess Grace and many other Monegasque Royals. How about perfumes at the factory? Arrive in Pisa, spend a night here. (B/D)
- Day 17/Oct 23 PISA/ASSISI Morning visit Pisa for pictures of its amazing Leaning Tower and impressive Cathedral. Good shopping in the open market. Continue to Assisi, of the most loved St. Francis. Commune in the Basilica, the hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of humility, forgiveness, simplicity and love for all God’s creatures. Hear about monastic life and view priceless frescoes adorning the walls of the church. Nearby is the church wherein lies the incorrupt body of St. Claire. Then to Santa Maria Degli Angeli Church to see the thorn less rose bush and the Porziuncola. (B/D
- Day 18/Oct 24 ASSISI/SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO Leave for LANCIANO to visit the Church of Eucharistic Miracle. The story behind is heartwarming. Eucharistic Celebration. Then drive San Giovanni Rotondo. Overnight here. (B/D)
- Day 19/Oct 25 SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO/ROME Morning visit to San Giovanni Rotondo. Eucharistic Celebration at the Shrine of St. Pio at the Basilica of Our Lady of Grace. Meditate on the life of the miraculous saint, most beloved of confessors, who received the Stigmata – the five wounds of Jesus Christ. Continue to Rome for two nights (B/D)
- Day 20/Oct 26 ROME Start the Rome, the Eternal City. Meet our local guide for start of sightseeing. View the Coliseum- site of gladiatorial combats and early Christian martyrdom, Roman Forum, Piazza Navonna, among others. Visit the patriarchal basilicas: St John Lateran (nearby is the Scala Santa), Santa Maria Maggiore. End your tour with a visit to the exquisitely beautiful Trevi Fountain. Proceed to your hotel for accommodation. (B/D)
- Day 21/Oct 27 ROME/MANILA Morning visit to the Vatican Museum to admire the frescoes of Michelangelo at the Sistine Chapel. See Greek and Roman antiquities and collections of religious arts. Then to St. Peter’s Basilica, the most magnificent church in Christendom. Pass by the tomb of Pope John Paul II. Proceed to the airport for your flight back home (B)
- Day 22/Oct 28 ARRIVE MANILA