(Lisbon, Fatima, Salamanca, Avila, Burgos, San Sebastian, Lourdes, Rome & Vatican)

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR: TBA

Dep: 28th May 2017

Itinerary:-

28th / MAY(SUN)/DAY 01: KUL – ROME

Assemble at KLIA for flight to Rome. Transit in Dubai.

29th / MAY(MON)/DAY 02: ROME (D)

Flight departure from KLIA to ROME (Transit in Dubai)

Upon arrival proceed tours to visit St Paul’s Basilica Outside the

Walls and Chiesa Al Martirio Di S. Paolo

St Paul’s Basilica Outside the Walls - is one of the major

basilicas of Rome, Italy. After St Paul’s execution and burial in

Rome in the 1st century AD, his followers erected a shrine

(cella memoriae) over the grave.

Chiesa Al Martirio di S. Paolo

Overnight in Rome.

Highlights:

St Peter’s Basilica

St Mary Major Basilica

Papal Audience

Vatican Museum

Sistine Chapel

St Francis of Assisi Basilica

St Claire’s Basilica

Candlelight Procession

Massabielle Grotto

The “Bath”

St Bernadette’s House

Candlelight Procession

Lucia’s House/Village

Chapel Of Apparition

Basilica Tombs of Lucia, Francisco &

Jacinta

Well of the Angel

St Anthony’s Birth Place & Church

Jeronimo’s Monastery

Lisbon Cathedral

30th / MAY(TUE)/DAY 03: ROME (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Vatican Museum - comprise one of the world's largest museum complexes,

Containing some 2,000 rooms that stretch for nearly 9 miles (15 km) inside

Vatican City. Explore the world’s most extensive collection of art.

Sistine Chapel - is considered the pope's home chapel. Walk through

this sacred Vatican site to see Michelangelo's astounding frescoes. symbolic

statement of papal authority and the place in which papal elections in

conclave are held to this day.

St Peter’s Basilica – with its distinctive 450-foot-high (137-meter) dome.

Step inside to see why it’s so much more than just a church, and gaze in wonder

at its awe-inspiring architecture and mosaics, including another Michelangelo

Masterpiece, La Pietà. Steeped in history, St Peters Basilica is said to stand on

The ground where St Peter the Apostle was crucified and buried.

After lunch continue visits to - ;

St. John’s Lateran Church (San Giovanni in Laterano Church) - is the first Among the four major basilicas of

Rome. It is also the cathedral of the bishop of Rome, the Pope, and is thus known as Omnium Urbis et Orbis

Ecclesiarum Mater et Caput: "Cathedral of Rome and of the World." Mass in Church.

The Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) are a set of 28 white marble steps located within a building in Rome near the Lateran

Basilica and is an extraterritorial property of the Holy See. According to the Catholic tradition, they are the steps

leading up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem on which Jesus Christ stepped on his way to trial during

the events known as the Passion.

Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme – it is one of the seven pilgrimage Churches in the Eternal City. It is well

worth a visit for its extraordinary collection of relics from the Holyland. Its full-sized replica of the Shroud of Turin,

the shrine of a young girl who is being considered for sainthood, and its connections with Constantine and St. Helen.

Dinner and overnight in Rome.

31st / MAY(WED)/DAY 04: ROME (B/L/D)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Proceed for Papal Audience - giving pilgrims and visitors the chance to "see the

Pope" and receive the Papal Blessing or Apostolic Blessing from the successor of

The Apostle Peter during their visit.

After lunch continue visits to,

Visit to St Mary Major’s Basilica & photo stop at Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and

Spanish steps for some free time shopping if time permits.

St. Mary Major’s Basilica – is one of the five great ancient basilicas of Rome.

Its 18th-century exterior conceals one of the best-preserved Byzantine interiors

In the city.

Colosseum (outside view only) - is an elliptical amphitheater in the

Centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman

Empire, built of concrete and stone. It is considered one of the greatest

works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Capable of seating

50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and

public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, Re-

enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology.

The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval

era.

Dinner and overnight in Rome.

01st / JUN(THU)/DAY 05: ROME – TOULOUSE – LOURDES (B/L/D)

Early breakfast in the hotel.

Check out and transfer to Airport for flight to Toulouse (flight depart at 9.35hrs/1125hrs).

Upon arrival in Toulouse, transfer to Lourdes by coach. (Approx. 180km – 2hours 30mins drive.)

Arrive Lourdes, check into Hotel.

Dinner in the hotel.

Proceed for Candle light procession.

Overnight.

02nd/ JUN(FRI)DAY 06: LOURDES - VISIT OF THE SHRINE (B/L/D)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Proceed to visit The Shrine. In 1858, 14 year old Bernadette Soubirous declared that the

Virgin Mary had appeared to her several times in the Cave of Massabielle and had said to her

in the local patois, “I am the Immaculate Conception”.

Cave of Massabielle – is the site of St. Bernadette's visions of the

Virgin Mary in 1858. The Blessed Virgin is said to have pointed out a

Previously undiscovered spring in the grotto and instructed Bernadette

to drink from it.

The BATH – proceed for the miraculous Bath experience.

Walking tour “In the Footsteps of Bernadette”. Visit the Cachot (former jail cell that once

served as the Soubirous family’s home); the parish church and the Boly Mill.

In the afternoon 5.00pm, participate in the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and the

Blessing of the Sick (subject to seasonal schedules).

Dinner & Proceed for Candle Light procession.

Overnight in Lourdes.

03rd / JUN(SAT)/DAY 07: LOURDES – LOYOLA – BURGOS (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free at own leisure.

Go for the BATH, confession, pray the rosary at Grotto or attend the many different masses “ according to the schedule”

Overnight in Lourdes.

04th / JUN(SUN)/DAY 08: LOURDES – LOYOLA – BURGOS (B/L/D)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Check out and proceed to Burgos. (238km – 2hrs 44Min), en route stop in Loyola,

the birthplace of St Ignatius of Loyola.

In Loyola, visit the Sanctuary of St Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus

(Jesuits).

Sanctuary of St Ignatius - is a monumental and religious complex built

around the birthplace of St Ignatius of Loyola

Settle into your hotel & explore before dinner

Overnight.

05th / JUN(MON)/DAY 09: BURGOS – AVILA – SALAMANCA (B/L/D)

Breakfast in the Hotel.

Check out and Continue to Avila (262 Km/3hrs)

Upon arrival, start the tour.

Avila - Hometown of St Theresa of Avila. One of the finest remnants of Europe’s

medieval era, the walled town of Avila was sacred to an ancient Celtiberian

culture long before the arrival of the Romans and the Christians.

The Cathedral of Avila – fortress-like cathedral was begun in the

Romanesque style in the 12th century and later continued in the

Gothic style resulting in intriguing combination of styles and materials.

Visit the current church in the center of town, begun 1091 and completed in the

13th century, is where the mystic St Theresa (1515-1582) had frequent visions and

ecstatic experiences.

Continue journey to Salamanca. (100km – 1hr 30mins.)

Salamanca - It lies on a plateau by the Tormes River, crossed by a

bridge 500ft long built on 26 arches. The city has been declared a

“World Heritage Site” by UNESCO.

Arrive proceed to check in. Dinner at hotel.

Overnight stay.

06th / JUN(TUE)/DAY 10: SALAMANCA – FATIMA (B/L/D)

Breakfast in the Hotel.

Check out and start the tour to visit:

Old Cathedral of Salamanca - Unique façade of this building which

was to become the one of Europe's main temples of knowledge and

scientific research, and the embroin of one of Europe's first universities.

After lunch continue drive to Fatima. (390km – 5hours)

Arrive, check in to hotel.

After dinner join in the Evening Rosary and Candlelight procession.

Overnight stay.

07th / JUN(WED)/DAY 11: FATIMA – VISIT OF THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.

After Mass, visit the Tombs of Francisco and Jacinto; the Alustrel where the children

lived; and the Valinhos where Our Lady appeared after the children’s return from prison.

Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima – is one of most famous Marian shrines

in the world. Some four million people visit Fatima each year, drawn

by apparitions of the Virgin Mary reported by three local shepherd

Children in 1917.

Tombs of Francisco & Jacinta- Her relics and those of Francisco lie

In the Basilica at Fatima, with the simple inscription: “Here lie the

Mortal remains of Francisco and Jacinta to whom Our Lady

Appeared.” Jacinta and her brother Francisco were beatified, that is to

Say, declared ‘Blessed’, by Pope John Paul II on 13th May, 2000 at

Fatima.

After lunch, visit the Village of Aljustrel where the three little shepherds were born.

The two related families, the Santos’ and the Marto’s.

House of the Santos Family - Lucia de Jesus the daughter of

Maria Rosa and Antonio dos Santos was the youngest of six children

Was born in this house. Our Lady revealed to Lucia the devotion of the

5 First Saturdays and for the consecration of Russia.

After dinner proceed for Evening Rosary and Candlelight procession.

Overnight in Fatima.

08th JUN (THU)/DAY 12: FATIMA – SANTAREM – LISBON CITY (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel.

Check out and short drive to Santarem.

Church of St Stephen, Santarem - is home to a 13th-century Eucharistic

miracle. The shrine is among the most famous of its kind and is

visited by thousands of pilgrims. The main attraction of the Church

of the Holy Miracle is, of course, the Eucharistic Miracle of Santarem.

The host is enshrined in its miraculous crystal pyx in a silver

monstrance and placed on display atop a tabernacle.

Continue drive to Lisbon.

After lunch visit the Belem Tower and the Gothic monastery

of St Jeronimo.

Belem Tower – Built in 1515 as a fortress to guard the

Entrance to Lisbon's harbor, the Belem Tower was the

starting point for many of the voyages of discovery, and

for the sailors it was the last sight of their homeland.

Visit St Anthony Church

Santo Antonio Church – Was built on the site of where the saint was

born in 1195. On June 13, now his feast day, he died at the Poor Clare

convent in Arcella at the young age of 36. His body was buried in a chapel,

which is now enclosed by the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua. In 1263,

when his relics were transferred to the Basilica, his tongue was found to be

still fresh and red in color.

Gothic Monastery of St Jeronimo – It is the most impressive symbol of

Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. King Manuel I

built it in 1502, where Vasco da Gama and his crew spent their last night

in Portugal in prayer before leaving for India. It was built to commemorate

Vasco Da Gama's voyage and to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for its

success.Vasco da Gama's tomb was placed inside by the entrance.

Some free time shopping in the city .

Transfer to hotel for check in

Dinner and overnight in Lisbon.

09th JUN (FRI)/DAY 13: LISBON – KUALA LUMPUR (B)

After breakfast, check out and proceed for Sunday morning Mass.

Some free time shopping in the city before transfer to airport.

Transfer to Lisbon airport for flight departure back to Malaysia via Dubai (Transit).

10th JUN (SAT)/DAY 14: KUALA LUMPUR

Arrive Kuala Lumpur with beautiful memories of your Pilgrimage.

~~~~~~~ End of Pilgrimage ~~~~~~~

AIRLINE & SCHEDULE:

PACKAGE COST: BOOKING with non-refundable

Deposit RM 1,000 Twin/Triple Single

14D 11N Pilgrimage RM 12,400.00 RM 15,900.00

PRICE INCLUDES:

1) Return international economy class air ticket + ALL airport taxes based on current rate.

2) Hotel Accommodation with breakfast

3) ALL meals as mentioned in itinerary

4) All transfers in air conditioned car/van/coach

5) ALL sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary including Entrance fees

6) All Tips & Gratuities.

7) Experienced Professional Tour Leader from Topaz

8) Complimentary Travel Bag & Personal bag Tag

9) Travel Insurance (Malaysian Nationality / Aged up to 79years)

PRICE EXCLUDES:

1) Personal expense such as drinks, telephone, souvenirs and laundry etc.

2) Others not mentioned nor specified above not to be included in the tour prices

DATE EMIRATES

(EK)

SECTOR DEPART ARRIVE

29 MAY 2017 EK 343 KUL-DXB 0155 0455

29 MAY 2017 EK 097 DXB-FCO 0910 1325

TBA TBA FCO-TLS TBA TBA

9 JUN 2017 EK 192 LIS-DXB 1415 0105

10 JUN 2017 EK 346 DXB-KUL 0350 1505