Rome, Fatima, Lourdes and Spain

$2598 Land Only

$3498 Air & Land

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Highlights Highlights Airfare Roundtrip from New York Area Gateway Accommodations 12 nights Superior Tourist Class Hotels Meals 12 Breakfasts & 12 Dinners Sightseeing Rome, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, the four major basilicas, Lisbon, Fatima; The tombs of Jacinta and Francisco, Burgos, Lourdes, Grotto, Zaragoza, Madrid. Also IncludedAirport-hotel transfers, hotel taxes, baggage handling, Touring by Private Air Conditioned Motorcoach, Services of a Professional Regina Tours Escort, Priest to accompany trip (if available) Rome, Fatima, Lourdes & Spain A combination of famous Marian Shrines and the beautiful cities of Rome and Madrid are highlighted in this 14-day pilgrimage. Visit sites dating from antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and present day. Itinerary Day 1 New York, NY Depart a New York area gateway or your domestic airport for your overnight flight to Rome. Enjoy dinner and breakfast on board. Day 2 Rome Upon arrival in Rome, we are met by our tour escort and transfer to our hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to rest or explore on our own. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (D) Day 3 Rome After breakfast we depart for Vatican City, where we gather to attend a Papal Audience (if available). In the afternoon, visit the Vatican Museums, home to one of the world's greatest art collections, and Michelangelo's awesome Sistine Chapel followed by a tour of the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica. We have the remainder of the day to the sample Rome's many delights on our own. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B, D) Day 4 Rome After breakfast we depart for our full day guided sightseeing tour of the "Eternal City." The highlights include the Catacombs, the Appian Way, Capitoline Hill, St. Peter in Chains, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus and Palazzo Venezia. We also visit three major basilicas in Rome, including the 1600-year-old St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, built over the Saint's burial place. Dinner and overnight in Rome. (B, D) Day 5 Fatima After breakfast we depart the hotel for Rome's airport and our flight to Lisbon. Upon arrival in Lisbon, we are met by our escort and transferred to our Fatima hotel. Dinner and overnight in Fatima. (B, D) Day 6 Fatima We visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, starting at the pristine Basilica, with the tombs of Jacinta and Francisco, beatified in 2000, and Sr. Lucia. Continue to the Capelinha, where Our Lady appeared to the shepherd children. Later discover the hamlet of Aljustrel, the shepherd children's home. Visit the church where they were baptized and the local cemetery. There is time for private devotions before a video presentation on the history of Fatima. Later participate in the Rosary Candlelight Procession (if available). Dinner and overnight in Fatima. (B, D) Day 7 Burgos We depart Fatima after breakfast and take in the rustic beauty of the Portuguese countryside, crossing the border into Spain. Here we have an orientation tour of Burgos highlighted by a visit to the imposing Basilica, one of Spain's largest and most beautiful churches. Dinner and overnight in Burgos. (B, D) Day 8 Lourdes We depart Burgos on a scenic ride through the Pyrenees Mountains en route to Lourdes. We arrive in the afternoon and visit the beloved Shrine of Lourdes. We are invited to experience the evening Candlelight Procession and International Rosary, if available. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B, D) Day 9 Lourdes This morning we begin by celebrating Mass at the Grotto of Apparitions. In the afternoon and evening, participate in the Blessed Sacrament Procession with the Blessing of the Sick. There is also the opportunity to participate in The Way of the Cross or visit the Baths of Lourdes. Later a walking tour leads us into the world of St. Bernadette, visiting places that illustrate her life and tell her story. After dinner, gather for the evening Rosary Candlelight Procession, if available. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B, D) Day 10 Lourdes Today is free to explore Lourdes. Visit the Grotto, the underground Basilica, the Blessing of the Sick, the magnificent life-sized Stations of the Cross behind the Grotto, the "Miraculous" Baths or take part in the wealth of spiritual exercises available throughout the day. Once again, consider participating in the Rosary Candlelight Procession after dinner. (B, D) Day 11 Zaragoza After breakfast we depart Lourdes for Zaragoza. Upon arrival in Zaragoza, we visit one of the world's largest Marian Shrines, Our Lady of the Pillar. The pillar, given to St. James by the Blessed Mother, gives off an extraordinary fragrance. This place visited by Our Lady before her Assumption, offers visitors the glimpse of the Holy Land. Dinner and overnight in Zaragoza. (B, D) Day 12 Madrid Depart Zaragoza for Madrid after breakfast. After checking into our hotel, we are introduced to the cosmopolitan Spanish capital, during a panoramic city tour. From the motorcoach, we enjoy views of the city's historic sites including the famed museum, the Prado, and the 2000-room Royal Palace. Dinner and overnight in Madrid. (B, D) Day 13 Madrid Today we are free to discover Madrid on our own or to choose an optional excursion to Avila (at additional cost), the ancient walled city and home of St. Teresa. Here we delve into the world of this inspiring saint and mystic, as we visit the places that speak of her life and calling. Later return to Madrid for some leisure time. Dinner and overnight in Madrid. (B, D) Day 14 New York, NY Depart for Madrid's airport after breakfast. Arrive home the same day. (B) Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2010 Land Only Air & Land Aug 2 3398 4298 Oct 4 2998 3998 Nov 1 2598 3498 2011 Land Only Air & Land Mar 11 3198 4098 May 9 3598 4598 Jun 20; Aug 1 3998 4998 Oct 3 3598 4598 Nov 7 3198 4198 Hotel Plans Rome, Fatima, Lourdes and Spain - [details]   Rome Superior Tourist Class Hotel    [more] Fatima Superior Tourist Class Hotel    [more] Burgos Superior Tourist Class Hotel    [more] Lourdes Superior Tourist Class Hotel    [more] Zaragoza Superior Tourist Class Hotel    [more] Madrid Superior Tourist Class Hotel    [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Blue Army Airfare - These are Blue Army fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Blue Army Airfare Only Published Airfare Only Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Would you like to book into a sharing twin room? Yes No  Male  Female Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 4 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED- It is necessary for all U.S. citizens to have a valid passport for entry into a foreign country and for certain destinations passport must be valid for no less than six (6) months after the date of intended return flight. Please make sure that name on your airline ticket is spelled exactly as it appears on your passport. You could be refused boarding if there is a discrepancy. Middle names are not necessary and might not appear on your ticket. We recommend that you carry photocopies of all your important travel documents (information page of your passport, airline tickets, credit card numbers, insurance information, etc.) in a packet separate from the originals. Bringing along a passport-sized photo is also suggested. Please note that any necessary visas or vaccinations are solely the responsibility of the passenger(s). LAND ONLY - Passengers who purchase a "LAND ONLY" package and chose to arrange for their own domestic and/or international flight(s) independently of us are advised that transfers to/from the airport(s) and hotel(s) are not included. We are not responsible for any services purchased independently of Group IST. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE- Due to limited coach capacity, passengers are limited to one (1) piece of luggage not to exceed 50lbs (22kg) and linear dimensions of 62" (30"+21"+11")and one (1) carry-on bag not to exceed 18lbs (8kg) and linear dimensions of 45"(22"+15"+8"). Exact size and weight limitations for carry-on and checked baggage vary from airline to airline and even according to destination, and are becoming more restrictive. Check with your airline for their baggage allowance. We are not responsible for any supplemental charges incurred as a result of baggage allowance changes. BAGGAGE LOSS & DAMAGE- If your luggage is damaged on arrival or does not arrive with you, a report must be filed with an airline representative before you leave the baggage claim area of the airport. If you have a transfer waiting upon your arrival make sure that you have enough time to meet them. If you are not traveling alone, one person should remain to file the baggage claim, and another should proceed through Customs & Immigration to inform the transfer staff that you will be delayed. FLIGHT INFORMATION- International and domestic flight schedules are subject to change by the airlines at any time. Before leaving home for the airport on your day of departure please verify that there have been no changes to your flight schedule. Check-In Time. In general, you should arrive at the airport at least 3 - 4 hours prior to your scheduled departure to complete check-in and security procedures. You must check in with your luggage and traveling companions for seating. Your seat assignments must be secured at the airport if you are traveling on a group ticket. If you have special needs for seating, please carry a doctor's letter with you for presentation at the airport. The earlier you arrive, the better chance you have at securing the specific seat you would like. HOTEL CHECK-IN - Usual check-in times are 3:00 P.M. Every effort will be made for a swift and possibly earlier check-in. SPECIAL NEEDS/REQUESTS - Any special needs and/or requests, such as airline seating, food allergies, medical conditions, wheelchair assistance at the airport(s), or meal requests, should be made in writing no later than 60 days prior to departure. We make every effort to accommodate passengers by submitting the requests, however, we cannot guarantee and are not responsible for any denial of services by airline carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. WHAT TO PACK- Comfortable and casual clothing that can be layered to match the weather is a good suggestion. Be sure to include a pair of comfortable broken-in walking shoes and a light raincoat. When staying in a Five Star (*****) property gentlemen may be required to wear a sports jacket for dinner (if you forget to pack one it will always be provided for you). Toiletries: all your daily essentials. Prescription medications: sufficient supply for the entire trip. Keep medications in their original, labeled container. Always pack your medications in your carry-on bag. Eyeglasses: include a spare pair, contacts, contact lens solution. Over the counter medications such as aspirin/pain reliever, antacid/stomach upset remedy, Band-Aids, Neosporin or other anti-bacterial medication. Make sure that all of your VALUABLE items such as documents, tickets, money, etc. are put in your carry-on bag and are with you at all times. Group IST is not responsible for lost stolen items. PACKING TIPS- Take only what you need; do not over pack; if in doubt leave it at home. Save room for souvenirs and purchases and don't pack anything valuable, fragile, or perishable. Label your luggage with an outside identity tag, and place an identification card inside each suitcase. Your carry-on bag (fits in overhead compartment of international flight) should include sleepwear and a minimum of one change of clothes, including undergarments. If your luggage does not arrive when you do, you will have the necessary items to make it through an overnight and 1 or 2 days or touring without difficulty. This is particularly true in off-season when weather can delay or require plane change. ELECTRIC CURRENT- The United States and Canada use 110-volt electricity and most countries outside of these areas such as Europe or Israel use 220-volt electricity. Unless your hair dryer or other small appliance is dual voltage, you need to use an "adapter" or "converter". Please see the definitions below and if you are still in doubt consult your manufacturer's specifications. Definitions For Electrical Conversion Devices Plug Adapter - an interface that attaches between the American two-pronged plug and a specific European socket. The result is that the American appliance will be connected to European 220v 50 cycle electrical power. Power Converter (or transformer) - converts the European 220v to 110 volts so that American appliances will operate on European Current. Watch that the power rating (in watts) exceeds the rating of all appliances you expect to plug in at one time. CURRENCY & BANKING- Most major credit cards are accepted throughout Europe and the Middle East in stores, hotels, and restaurants (contrary to popular belief the American Express card and/or Travelers checks are not accepted everywhere). We strongly recommend you contact your financial institution prior to departures so that they are aware you will be using your accounts over-seas. You should confirm with your bank(s) that ATM or credit cards and PIN numbers will work abroad and what fees are associated with using your card(s) in different countries. Exchange rates can be found in the financial sections of newspapers, or on the Internet (websites such as www.xe.com or www.money.cnn.com/markets/currencies can be found by typing "foreign exchange rates" in your search engine. We recommend that you only use Bank ATM Machines and only carry a small amount of local currency for incidentals and small vendors (Most airport banks open at 7:00AM daily). PHONE U.S. - By dialing 001 (international access code) area code and number. To access AT&T Direct, dial 1 800 55 0000. Most European countries also offers card phones that use a prepaid calling card sold at tele-centers and post offices. If you need to make a call back home we recommend using a pay phone with a calling card. Making calls from your hotel room is very expensive as the property always adds on extra fees. Phone cards can be purchased at the airport or other convenience stores. They range in price depending on number of minutes purchased. SHOPPING HOURS - We try to allow time for local shopping while respecting the touring itinerary. Duty free shopping is available at all international airports. JET LAG PRECAUTIONS - Starting a few days before your trip, begin to adjust to your country destination's different time zone by eating your meals and retiring for the night a little earlier. When you board your international flight you can change your watch to the destination time zone, and attempt to eat and sleep at times appropriate to the new time zone. Avoid heavy meals and minimize consumption of alcoholic beverages and caffeine just before and during your flight. Try to sleep on overnight flights. Do not remain sedentary throughout the flight. Get up and walk around the cabin periodically when the seat belt sign is off. Stretch often and do some isometric exercises while seated. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes. At your destination, avoid going to sleep straight away and stay awake until after dinner. Don't overdue it on your first day. And anyway JET LAG IS WORTH IT!!!! Following are some important tips about your trip. Be sure to arrive at your airport of departure at least 3 - 4 hours prior to its scheduled time. You must check in with your luggage and traveling companions for seating; if you have a medical need that requires special seating, please carry a Doctor's Letter with you for presentation at time of check-in. Airlines do not allow groups to pre-assign seating, therefore the earlier you arrive the better your chance at securing the specific seat you prefer. In your packet you have a luggage tag, which should be placed on your "Checked Bag" that will be handled by our driver/guides & hotel porters. The airline also requires that all luggage be clearly marked by the owner. Our tags are meant to be temporary and for this trip. You might want to consider a more permanent tag for your bag for the airline requirement. Please make sure that you are not carrying any item that may be considered a potential hazard. This includes knitting needles, scissors, or any other sharp item. Make sure that all of your VALUABLE items such as documents, tickets, money, Prescription Medicine, etc. are put in your carry-on bag and are with you at all times. It is advisable to carry prescription medicine in its original container for ease in getting through security. We recommend that you carry a small amount of CURRENCY CASH at all times. You may use ATM cards and credit cards throughout Europe. You may also exchange U.S. dollars upon arrival prior to leaving the luggage area. We recommend only using Bank ATM Machines. If you need to make a call back home we recommend using a pay phone with a calling card. Making calls from your hotel room is very expensive as the property always adds on extra fees. Phone cards can be purchased at the airport or other convenience stores. They range in price from 5.00-20.00 Euros. Remember to have a Good Time. This is a group departure which should be plenty of fun. As you are traveling with a group expect that there will be perhaps certain people that are not always your favorite. With any group we are certain there will be many friends to be made. Celebrate the Differences! We wish you a most enjoyable and rewarding pilgrimage trip and look forward to assisting you again! EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY By Order of the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration on all flights to/from the US PASSENGERS ARE ALLOWED TO CARRY THROUGH THE SECURITY CHECKPOINT AND INTO THE CABIN OF THE AIRCRAFTTRAVEL SIZE TOILETRIES OF THREE OUNCES OR LESS. *THESE ITEMS MUST BE PLACED IN A ONE-QUART CLEAR PLASTIC ZIP-TOP BAG.* The items included in this list are shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency Beverages purchased in the sterile area may now be brought onto the aircraft. For safety reasons, transporting carry-on luggage with the following items is forbidden: Nail clippers and files, knitting needles, penknives, scissors, knives or sharp objects, toys that imitate weapons, aerosol-sprays, tools, bats and/or weapons/munitions. **Because security measures are constantly changing, please check with your carrier for the most up to date rules and regulations**

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