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| A blissful journey of EUROPE |
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| Itinerary | |
| Day 01 Nov 01 |
MANILA – MADRID Check in at NAIA 1 on Oct 31, 2012 at 10:00pm Leave Manila at 0020am via EK. Upon arrival, proceed to a city tour. Madrid is the capital of Spain. Situated 2,000 feet above sea level and is Europe`s highest capital city. It has a wealth of places, castles and museums, as well as other unique buildings. City sightseeing of Madrid will include the major landmarks, plazas and monuments and this tour is highlighted by a visit to Palacio Real (Royal Palace) – architectural masterpiece. Then, stroll along the shopping district of Puerto del Sol to purchase some local branded fashion labels and simple local cuisines. Overnight in Madrid. |
| Day 02 Nov 02 |
MADRID – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast inside the hotel. Morning excursion to Toledo-one of the oldest cities in Europe of great artistic beauty and the municipality of Toledo capital of Spain until the 8th century and Is now a UNESCO site. Walk the narrow cobbled streets; visit cathedral; the Synagogue of Sta Maria la Blanca and shopping time for Toledo Artisan works. Chinese dinner. |
| Day 03 Nov 03 |
MADRID – LISBON Breakfast inside the hotel. Long drive to Lisbon. Dinner inside the hotel. |
| Day 04 Nov 04 |
LISBON – FATIMA Our tour of Lisbon starts with a drive down the board avenues of the Lower Town. Explore the alleys of the Alfama Quarter and pick up some typical souvenirs. Compare the neat grids of the Baixa, the financial district of Lisbon to the narrow lanes in the Barrio Alto. See Vasco da Gama`s tomb inside the Geronimo's Monastery and admire views of the Navigator`s Monument and the Belem Tower, starting point for Portugal`s intrepid explorers. Then proceed to Fatima for an overnight. |
| Day 05 Nov 05 |
FATIMA After breakfast, we will have sightseeing tour of Fatima, see the Little Chapel of the Apparitions, Basilica, the site of Francesco and Jacinta's graves, the Hamlet of Aljustrel, where the children lived, and Valinhos, the site of Our Lady's appearance after the children's return from prison. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) culminating in the Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima. Afternoon free time for your own devotion. |
| Day 06 Nov 06 |
FATIMA – SALAMANCA – BURGOS From Fatima, proceed to the "Golden City" of Salamanca. See the House of Shells (La Casa De Las Conchas) and Salamanca's Plaza Mayor, Cathedral and university buildings. Then transfer immediately to Burgos. |
| Day 07 Nov 07 |
BURGOS – LOURDES After breakfast, Explore Burgos on your own and admire the Northern part of Spain, Then proceed to Lourdes. Overnight in Lourdes. |
| Day 08 Nov 08 |
LOURDES After breakfast, our guided tour of Lourdes will include the sanctuary; the Basilica of St Pius X, the world's largest underground church; and the baths where hundreds of miraculous cures have taken place. Celebrate daily Mass at the Grotto, enjoy a video presentation telling the story of Lourdes. See Boly Mill where St Bernadette was born and the "Cachot," an abandoned prison where Bernadette's impoverished family lived. Join your prayers with those of pilgrims from around the world as you pray for the sick, drink water from the miraculous spring, and submerge yourself in the healing baths. Kneel in the chapel built on the very rock of the Grotto in obedience to the request of the "Immaculate Conception." Attend the blessing of the sick and participate in nightly candlelight processions requested by Our Lady. Time for private devotions before dinner and overnight |
| Day 09 Nov 09 |
LOURDES – ZARAGOZA – BARCELONA After breakfast, motorcoach drive to Zaragoza to see its impressive Basilica of our Lady of Pillar. Then transfer to Barcelona. Dinner and overnight. |
| Day 10 Nov 10 |
BARCELONA – MONTSERRAT – BARCELONA In the morning view Gaudi`s Casa Mila, Casa Batlio and Parc Guell, a famous park that displays Gaudi`s works of extraordinary imagination. You will have excursion to explore Montserrat. And then explore Las Ramblas and Plaza de Catalunya, Spain`s most famous streets dotted with cafes, restaurants and kiosks. This is an area that bustles with performing artists and people. PAELLA Dinner and overnight in Barcelona. |
| Day 11 Nov 11 |
BARCELONA – AVIGNON After Breakfast, motor coach drives to Avignon and see the Popes Palace. |
| Day 12 Nov 12 |
AVIGNON – CANNES – NICE After breakfast, a scenic drive brings us to Cannes, where we see the Film Festival Central and the Boulevard de la Croisette. Then continue drive to Nice. |
| Day 13 Nov 13 |
NICE – MONTE CARLO – NICE After breakfast, Transfer to Monaco, capital of the Principality, was built on the rocks 200 ft. above the sea. Walk in the narrow streets of the old town and see the changing of the guards just before midday in front of Grimaldi Palace. Visit the neo-romanesque cathedral with the Princess Grace Memorial. Continue to Drive onto Monte-Carlo race track |
| Day 14 Nov 14 |
NICE – TURIN – MILAN Motorcoach drive to Milan. Upon arrival see The Gothic Duomo Cathedral, world's second largest. Then, free time for shopping before dinner. Transfer to hotel and overnight. |
| Day 15 Nov 15 |
MILAN – MANILA After breakfast, transfer to Airport for your flight back to Manila. |
| Day 16 Nov 16 |
MANILA Arrived Manila.from a memorable grand tour |
*** End of tour *** |
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For further details:
| Inclusions: |
» Roundtrip Economy Airfare via Emirates |
| Not Included: |
| » Phil. Travel Tax (P1620) » Airfare taxes :$338.00/person (still subject to change) » Lunch and beverages during meals » Visa fee (P6000) Schengen subject to change » War Risk Insurance » Airport Terminal Fees (P550) » Tips for Guide & Driver $10/ person/day @ $150 /person |
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