Oberammergau, Germany, Santiago De Compostela, Fatima, Lisbon
The Shroud of Turin, Santiago De Compostela, Fatima, Lisbon & Oberammergau
Unique Opportunity to Experience Pilgrimage Highlights of 2010! Combining Exposition Shroud of Turin, Jubilee of Santiago de Compostela and Oberammergau is an opportunity that truly does not come along very often. Perhaps only once in a lifetime?! We have already had many requests for this special pilgrimage and expect to sell out.
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES: Round-trip air from New York (special Add-on Airfares from all US gateways) Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharges & Security Fees 11 nights First Class accomodations (*Inn/Pensione in Oberramergau):
May 13-May 15/2 nights Santiago de Copostela, Spain May 15-18 / 3 nights in Fatima
May 18-19 / 1 night in Lisbon
May 19-21 / 2 nights in Turin
May 21-22 / 1 night in Munich
May 22-24 / 2 nights in Oberammergau (Inn/Pensione) Breakfast and Dinner Daily Professional local tour guide Sightseeing and admissions fees as per Itinerary Catholic Priest, Spiritual Guidance & mass daily Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach In Turin: Farewell Dinner with wine Tickets to visit the Shroud of Turin In Oberammergau: Lunch on the day of the Passion Play performace Tickets to the Passion Play Official Passion Play Program in English
Not Included: Lunches, Drinks with dinners. Travel Insurance optional at $229 (www.206tours.com/insurance). Cancel for Any Reason Protection @ $199 (www.206tours.com/cancellationprotection). Tips to your guide & driver (Euro 6-8 per day). Items of a personal nature.
Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary:
Day 1 / May 12 : USA - Santiago De Compostela
Evening departure from your home town, for the overnight flights to Santiago De Compostela. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
Day 2 / May 13 : Arrival Santiago De Compostela
Upon arrival at the airport your tour escort will meet and greet all outside of baggage claims . Transfer to the hotel. In the beginning of the 9C the sepulcher of Santiago el Mayor (James the Greater), evangelist in Spain, was discovered. Pelayo, a hermit who lived in the former diocese of Iria Flavia, had a "divine revelation" in the deep of the forest. He sees "altar lights" and hears "angels singing". The parishioners of San Félix de Solobio, at the foot of the forest, announced the event. Bishop Teodomiro went in the forest, found the mausoleum and identified it as the Apostle Santiago’s tomb. At a time when Europe needed to be united, the Route to Santiago was the first element that made it possible. The finding of the sepulcher of the first Apostle Martyr became an unquestionable symbol, compatible with the diverse conceptions of the Christian people. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
Day 3 / May 14 : Santiago De Compostela
Visit Cathedral of St. James is one of the finest examples of architecture in all of Europe. As pilgrims, we have the opportunity to climb the stairs behind the high altar to visit the crypt where the relics of St. James are preserved, touch the central pillar (Portico de La Gloria), view the 'botafumeiro' and admire the wealth of medieval art inside the Cathedral, before visiting the cloister museum. Enjoy a stroll on own, though the beautiful streets of Santiago de Compostela, the city of the apostle, full of historical buildings and other attractions (before or after dinner). Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
Day 4 / May 15 : Santiago De Compostela - Fatima
After breakfast we depart for Fatima, the place where the Blessed Mother appeared in 1917 to three simple shepherd children and exhorted mankind to pray for world peace. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
Days 5 & 6 / May 16 & 17: Santiago De Compostela - Fatima
Six times, from the May 13 to Oct 13, 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in the diocese of Leiria. A new church is under construction, however just as beautiful, an older church was constructed here in 1928, and millions of pilgrims visit each year. Fatima is one of the most visited holy places for Catholics from around the world. The atmosphere of intense spirituality and the importance of Fatima have been attested to by the visits of two Popes: Paul VI and John Paul II. Your escort and tour guide will be advising you about your day by day itinerary upon arrival however, by the time you leave Fatima you would have seen Fatima as well as experienced the beauty of this spiritual town. Start off your days by going to Mass at the Little Chapel of the Apparitions. We will see the 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. Experience Christ's love as you walk and follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) culminating in the Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima. Join pilgrims from around the world in an evening candlelight procession to pray the rosary. Don't forget your white handkerchief for the Adeus farewell, when pilgrims wave a loving farewell to the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary. Join your prayers with those of pilgrims from around the world as you pray for the sick, drink water from the miraculous well. 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 7 / May 18: Fatima - Santarem - Lisbon After breakfast we departure from Fatima to Santarem, where one of the oldest cities in the world is located. We will walk through its narrow streets to the Church of St Stephen, containing the oldest recorded Eucharistic miracle. This miracle has been on continuous display since 1269. After an orientation drive through Lisbon, we stop and visit St. Anthony's Church. Despite what might be assumed from his name, Saint Anthony was born and grew up in Lisbon. Traditionally, the invocation of his name is considered the best means of locating lost objects. Dinner and overnight in Lisbon.
Day 8 / May 19: Lisbon - Turin After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Turin. Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by your driver and transfer to your hotel in Turin. Enjoy time to refresh before dinner.
Day 9 / May 20: Turin & The Holy Shroud After breakfast we will be met by our tour guide and depart on our full day tour of Turin and visit to the Holy Shroud. During our tour of Turin we will see Piazza San Carlo, Po Street, and Mount of the Capuchin Monks. We then have the opportunity to view the Shroud of Turin in the St. John the Baptist Cathedral. Reputed to be the burial cloth of Christ, it is an amazing sight. It is a linen cloth 14 feet, 3 inches long by 3 feet, 7 inches wide bearing the distinct image of a crucified man. The last time the shroud was displayed publicly was during the Jubilee Year of 2000 and was not originally due to be displayed again until 2025. Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has authorized it to be displayed for a brief period in 2010. We will have what is perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the Shroud. We return to the hotel in time for dinner and a restful overnight!
Day 10 / May 21: Turin - Munich This morning your will depart from Turin on your flight to Munich. Upon arrival in Munich you will be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon will be free. In the evening, we will attend a Bavarian folklore show and enjoy typical Bavarian “Gemütlichkeit“ with a traditional dinner. Enjoy a free day for rest, relaxation, exploration or shopping. We will have dinner before a restful overnight.
Day 11 / May 22: Munich - Oberammergau After breakfast, our morning sightseeing tour of Munich includes the Marienplatz with the famous Glockenspiel and an outside visit of Nymphenburg Palace. After lunch, we enjoy a wonderful ride through the Bavarian countryside to Oberammergau.
Day 12 / May 23: Oberammergau - Performance Day The highlight is take place today when we attend the performance of the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play. The Oberammergau Passion Play runs for about (7) seven hours. The afternoon performance starts at 2:30 PM and ends at 5:00 PM. There is a three hour break for dinner and the play resumes at 8 PM and ending at 10:30 PM. The play is performed in German, but we'll make sure you have a copy of the English translation. Dinner and overnight in Oberammergau.
Day 13 / May 24: Departure Oberammergau - USA This morning transfer to Munich airport for your return flight home.
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