Europe Pilgrimage with prominent Preacher Rev. Fr. Andrew Puthenparambil OCD on 2013 October 18 - November 01
Day 1: Cochini-Lisbon-Fatima
Assemble at Cochin International Airport and depart to Madrid. On arrival at Lisbon,"an assistant(English speaking) will welcome you at the immigration area and will help them to go through the immigrations/ customs then to exit the arrival hall to find the coach driver."Entrance to the Jeronimos Monastery(Belem)including view of the Tomb of Vasco Da Gama and the cloisters. Visit St. Antony's cathedral Santo Antonio (better known as saint Antony of Padua),reversed as a matchmaker,protector of young brides,and patron of lost and found,and as actually born in Lisbon,on the site of this church. Proceed to Fathima. According to the catholic church,the Virgin Mary Appeared at fatima,Portugal numerous times in 1917 to three little shepherds named Lucia,Francisco and Jacinta.Visit to basilica of our lady (is one of the most famous Marian shrines in the world) visit to house of Francisco and Jacinta. Then visit to chapel of appatitions. Dinner and overnight stay in Fatima.
Day 2: Fatima-Avila
After the breakfast, proceed for the Holy Mass and then transfer to Avila. Long distance vehicle to transfer you from to Fatima to Avila. Long distance vehicle to transfer you from to Fatima to Avila. Visit to Santa Theresa convent is one of the two main destinations for catholic Pilgrims to Avila.(Museum not included).Entrance to Santo Tomas Monastery it has three beautiful cloisters the most notable of which is the Reyes(Kings)Cloister.(Cloister & chorus only).Voucher is not required for this service.After the entire sightseeing long distance vehicle to transfer you to the hotel Dinner and Overnight stay in Salamanca or Avila.
Day 3: Avila-Madrid- Zaragoza.
Early breakfast at hotel* long distance vehicle to commence service long distance vehicle to transfer you from Avila to Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. Arrive Madrid and half dy sightseeing tour with guide(English speaking) Visit of Retrio Park(is the one of the Largest parks of the city of madrid,Spain).and view of Plaza Espana.(is a large square,and popular tourist destination,located in central Madrid)And View of Royal Palace(is the official residence of the Spanish Royal family at the city of madrid,nut is only used for state ceremonie). Then proceed to the Basilica de Nuestra senora del pilar(better known simply as EI Pilar).It is reputed to be the first church dedicated to mary in history and one of two major cathedrals in the heart of Zaragoza, Spain..) Dinner and Overnight stay in Zaragoza.
Day 4: Zaragoza - Lourdes
After the breakfast proceed to Lourdes (famous for the Marian apparitions of our lady of Lourdes said to have occurred in 1858 to Bernadette Soubirous. At the time,the most prominent feature of the town was the fortified castle that rises up from a rocky escarpment at its centre. Visit to Grottes de l'apparition(also called Grotte Massabielle is the site of st.Bernadette's visions of virgin Mary in 1858)included;visit to the baths (or healing waters).Attend mass,view of Eucharistic procession and blessing of the sick included. Evening attend Candle light procession (01 hr duration)starting from the grotto. Dinner at hotel.
Day 5: Lourdes – Paris (TGV )
After the breakfast proceed to Paris. Paris is the capital and largest city of France. It is situated on the river Seine,in northern France,at the heart of the Ile-de-France region its region are the worlds leading tourism destintion. They house four UNESCO World heritage sites and many international organizations. Over night at Paris.
Day 6: Paris
After breakfast in Paris proceed for full day sightseeing tour with guide (English Speaking). . Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacred heart Church Notre Dame Cathedral or simply Notre Dame, is a historic Roman Catholic Marian cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement of Paris No guiding inside the Cathedral. Visit the church in silence. And proceed for One hour Bateaux Parisians cruise on the river seine Entrance to Eiffel tower level 2 included.The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city. The tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world. Dinner and Overnight stay in Paris.
Day 07: Paris – Titisee
View of Cuckoo and Drubba clocks. The clocks available at our Black Forest Clock Center offers a wide selection of cuckoo clocks, wall clocks, grandfather clocks and here you can also see a 15 minute demonstration of the story of the development of the making of the cuckoo clock. The Cuckoo clocks are made in a place around 6 kilometers away from Titisee known as Hönes cuckoo clocks. They are very famous and they make original black forest clocks. Drubba was founded around 1955 in the Black Forest- Germany's most popular holiday destination. . Enroute packed lunch box. Dinner and overnight stay in Titisee.
Day 08: Titisee – Engelberg
After the breakfast you will be proceed to Cable Car Ride at Engelberg, Mt Titlis with Ice Flyer Lunch on the Top return. Voucher is not required for this service long distance vehicle to transfer you to Lucerne 36kms 00:30hrs and View of Lion Monument (loewendenkmal),View of Spreuerbrucke.(Spreuer bridge), view of Kapellbruecke (chapel bridge),Orientation tour with no guide after the tour you will be transferred to hotel andovernight in Engelberg
Day 09: Engelberg – Vaduz – Innsbruck
Continental breakfast at hotel and long distance vehicle to transfer you from Engelberg to Innsbruck. From all major cities in Austria, Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol Province, has the most picturesque backdrop: nestled in the gorgeous deep valley of the River Inn, between the scenic Karwendel Mountains to the north and Tuxer Mountains to the south. Orientation tour with no guide. View of Golden Roof. One of the most well known and recognized buildings is a centuries old building in the Old Town Pedestrian Zone and probably one of the most photographed spots in Innsbruck Dinner at Hotel, 3 course menu. Long distance vehicle to end for the day. Overnight at Innsbruck.
Day 10: Innsbruck - Mestre
Continental breakfast at Hotel, long distance vehicle to transfer you from Innsbruck to Mestre - 380 kms- 04:30 hrs. Then proceed to Venice- Piazza San Marco by private boat (no luggage). Venice Island, guide (English speaking) for half day sightseeing tour on foot (01:30 hrs) Glass blowing display (01:30 hrs).Visit to San Marco Basilica, visit to glass factory including display of glass blowing. View of bridge of sighs. Assistant (English speaking) for Piazza San Marco Tronchetto Pier by private boat (no luggage) long distance vehicle to transfer you to Venice. Dinner at hotel: 3 course menu, long distance travel to end of the day. Overnight in Mestre.
Day 11:- Padua – Mestre –Assisi- Pisa
Hot buffet breakfast at hotel. Long distance vehicle to transfer you from Innsbruck to Mestre 40 kms 1 hrs. Guide (English speaking) (1 hr) for city tour on foot. Guide duration (1 hr) for city on foot. Then transfer to Pisa View of Leaning tower(outside view only). 20 minutes walking distance from coach drop off point long distance vehicle for city- half day sightseeing tour with guide ( English speaking) – Hotel. Guide duration 3:00 hrs. Entrance to Ferragamo shop without reservation view of Piazza Della signori (signori square) 15 minutes walking distances from coach drop off point view of Piazzale Michelangelo. View of Ponte Vecchio, 15 minutes walking distance from coach drop off point. Dinner at hotel: 3 course menu. Overnight in Pisa.
Day 12: Pisa- Assisi- Rome
Continental breakfast at hotel, Long distance vehicle to transfer you from Pisa – Assisi. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit the the Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (lower & upper basilica) is the mother church of the Roman Catholic. This basilica is one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy. Visit the Santa Maria Degli Angeli, is a church situated in the plain at the foot of the hill of Assisi, Italy (English speaking guide for 2 hrs). Vehicle to transfer you from Assisi – Rome. Visit Basilica of Rome, The St. Peter’s Basilica (famous as a place of pilgrimage, the basilica is the burial site of its namesake Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus). Dinner in Indian restaurant. Overnight in Rome.
Day 13: - Rome - Padua
Continental breakfast in Hotel. English speaking guide for full day sightseeing. Entrance to Vatican City with Papal audience. Lunch in Indian restaurant. Entrance to Vatican Museum (The greatest museums in the world, since they display works from the immense collection built up by the Roman Catholic Church throughout the centuries including some of the most renowned classical sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world) and Sistine Chapel . Long distance vehicle from Rome to Padua. Dinner in Indian restaurant. Overnight in Padua
Day 14: Padua – Venice – Dubai
Continental breakfast in Hotel. Long distance vehicle to St Antony Shrine (is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in Padua, northern Italy. Although the Basilica is visited as a place of pilgrimage by people from all over the world, it is not the titular cathedral of the city, a title belonging to the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Mary of Padua. The basilica is known locally as "il Santo". Afternoon Depart from Airport.
Day 15: Dubai – Kochi
Arrive at Kochi International Airport.
Tour Cost: Rs.75000/- + EURO 1500
Child (2-12yrs) Rs. 65000/- + EURO 1200
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