Msgr. John E. Hart of the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Parish, Morristown, NJ
invites you to a pilgrimage to the
Shrines of
Portugal and Spain
includes Fatima for the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions
10 Days
September 24 - October 3, 2017
$2,799.00 from Newark
$100 discount
per person if you register
before March 24
For More Information Contact:
Susan at Select International Tours
800-842-4842 • [email protected]
selectinternationaltours.com
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ITINERARY
September 24- DAY 1: Newark – LISBON
Meet at the church for a bus transfer to Newark Airport. Depart from Newark airport for on
an overnight flight to Lisbon. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
Sep. 25 – DAY 2: LISBON – SANTAREM – FATIMA
Upon arrival in Lisbon we are greeted by Select International’s English speaking tour manager who will accompany the group during the entire pilgrimage. Our first stop is the beautiful
church of St. Anthony of Lisbon, built atop the home of Portugal’s most beloved saint, also
known as St. Anthony of Padua. Then we walk over next door to the Lisbon Cathedral, the
Se, which means the seat in Portuguese, appropriately named as the Cathedral holds the
seat of the Bishop. Our tour includes a visit to St. Jerome’s Monastery, the Belem Tower,
Discoveries Monument and across the water the beautiful National Shrine of Christ the King
Statue which overlooks the city. We enjoy lunch at Pasteis de Belem, known for their one of
a kind custard tarts, made using a recipe which dates to 1800’s when Monks made these
wonderful delicacies. In the afternoon we depart for the ancient city of Santarem, where we
visit the Church of the Holy Miracle, containing the oldest recorded Eucharistic miracle. This
miracle has been on continuous display since 1269 A.D. We celebrate Mass at the Church.
Afterward we’ll make our way to Fatima for an overnight. (L,D,)
Sep. 26 - Day 3: FATIMA
Jubilee Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions
Today we are at the Shrine of Fatima, built atop what was once the Cova da Iria, where, 100
years ago, the three shepherds fed their flocks and met the Virgin Mary. We’ll celebrate Mass
in the newly renovated Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima and visit the graves of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. We visit the Chapel of Apparitions, built atop the site of the Holm
Oak Tree upon which the Virgin Mary stood when she met the children and light the biggest
candles you have ever seen as we offer up our prayers to the Mother of God. We also see the
newer Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, pray before a piece of the Berlin Wall and do some
souvenir shopping. Tonight we attend the Blessing of the Sick. Overnight in Fatima. (B,D,)
Sep. 27 – Day 4: FATIMA – NAZARE
We take a short trip to Aljustrel to see the homes of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco
and Jacinta. We pray the Stations of the Cross as we walk the Via Sacra, passing by the Loco
do Anjo, where the Angel of Peace met the three children and though them how to pray and
the site of Our Lady’s 4th apparition on August 19, 2017, away from the Cova da Iria. In the
afternoon we visit the local seaside fishing village of Nazaré where we see the miraculous
statue of Our Lady of Nazaré and enjoy a wonderful lunch. (lunch on your own). Return to
Fatima for time at leisure. Mass is celebrated in Fatima. Later in the evening we join the
historic and moving Candlelight Procession. Overnight Fatima. (B,D,)
Sep. 28 – Day 5: PORTO – RIBEIRA – BRAGA
After breakfast we board our motorcoach and head for Porto and on to Ribeira where we
have lunch and port wine tasting. After lunch we travel to Braga where we celebrate Mass
and see the spectacular Shrine of Our Lady of Sameiro, the country’s second largest shrine
dedicated to the Virgin Mary. We also stop to see the Shrine of the Blessed Alexandrina of
Balasar who was beatified by Pope St. John Paul II in 2004. Overnight in Braga. (B,L,D,)
Sep. 29 – Day 6: PONTEVEDRA – SANTIAGO de COMPOSTELA
After breakfast at the hotel we travel to Pontevedra where you see the magnificent Cathedral. We board our motorcoach and continue to our destination Santiago De Compostela.
The Way to Santiago has for centuries been connected to culture, knowledge and information. Because of its influence on literature and art, Compostela, along with Rome or Jerusalem, became a major pilgrimage destination. In the afternoon we will visit to the city of
Santiago: Obradoiro Square, Fonseca Palace, Gelmirez Palace, Franco Street and the Cathedral. Access to the Doorway of Glory is via the Obradoiro façade. Inside the Cathedral we
perform time honored traditions: the important and meaningful one is to hug to the Saint, go
under the main altar and visit the crypt where the relics of St. James are preserved. Tonight
we participate in the Pilgrims Mass. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. (B,D,)
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Sep. 30 – Day 7: SANTIAGO de COMPOSTELA – O’CEBREIRO – SALAMANCA
In the morning we will make a stops to visit the city the village of Cebreiro, with an altitude of
almost 4,000 feet, owes much of its existence to the Camino de Santiago. We will take a look
at the Pallozas, the traditional round stone houses with thatched roofs that the people of this
area used as their homes. We continue on to Salamanca, Spain’s most famous university
city. While here we see the famous” Roman Bridge” and the grand expansive Plaza Mayor. Of
course, we have to stop in to see the “old” and “new” Cathedral and what is considered to be
Salamanca’s most beautiful cloister in the Convent de lass Deans with capitals wildly carved
with human heads and skulls. Not to be missed is the breathtaking shell Cathedral. Celebrate
Mass in Salamanca. Overnight in Salamanca. (B,D,)
Oct. 1 – Day 8: ALBA DE TORMES – AVILA – MADRID
After breakfast we depart for the quaint village of Alba de Tormes to celebrate Mass at the
Carmelite Monastery, where Saint Teresa died in 1582 A.D. and is buried. In the little museum
of the Carmelite Monastery we will be able to see the incorrupt heart and left arm of the St.
Teresa. In the afternoon we arrive in Avila the perfectly preserved eleventh-century walled city,
home of the mystic writer Santa Teresa, who was born here and whose shrines are a must see
for all Catholic pilgrims! Ávila’s atmosphere has changed very little since the days of Santa Teresa, the first woman to be named a Doctor of the Church, to whom the city is dedicated. During
our tour of Ávila, we will see the Cathedral and San Vicente church. We will visit the Incarnation
Convent, La Santa Monastery, built on the site of the house where she was born, and San José
Convent, the first monastery founded by the Saint. Overnight in Madrid. (B,D,)
Oct. 2 – Day 9: MADRID
This morning we celebrate Mass followed by a city tour. After the guided tour of Madrid, we
have time at leisure to explore the city on our own. The great trio of museums: The Prado (one
of the oldest and greatest collections of art in the world: Bosch, Velazquez, Goya, Titian, El
Greco, etc), Thyssen Bornemisza (like a walking through the history of the painting) and Reina
Sofía (permanent gallery of modern Spanish art: Picasso, Dalí, Miró, Tapies, Chillida, etc); are
all found along the Paseo del Prado. The oldest part of the city, el Madrid de los Austria’s, is
centered on the gorgeous, arcaded Plaza Mayor, just to the east of the Royal Palace. Other
interesting buildings and sights would be: Puerta del Sol, Gran Via Street, Cibeles fountain,
Alcalá gate, the Spanish Square, etc. Enjoy your exploration of the city. Tonight dinner is on your
own or (OPTIONAL at $ 79.00 per person) Flamenco show and dinner in a local restaurant with
wine. Overnight in Madrid. (B,)
Oct. 3 – Day 10: RETURN TO USA
After breakfast we are transferred to the airport for our flight home. (B,)
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE
TOUR INCLUDES
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ound trip transportation to Newark
Airport from the Assumption Parish
Church
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ound trip airfare from Newark to
Lisbon x Madrid to Newark or
Barcelona to Newark
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irline and airport surcharges (at
time of the quote, adjusted based
on rates at the time of final invoice)
•8
nights accommodations in first
class hotels
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pen hot buffet breakfast daily
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even dinners at the hotels
(Beverages are not included)
• L unch in Lisbon upon arrival
•W
ine tasting and lunch in Porto
•B
everages are not included unless
specified
•O
ptional Flamenco dinner with a
show
•P
rivate Air-conditioned bus
•E
nglish speaking guide
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ll admission charges as per the
itinerary
•B
aggage handling for one suitcase
per person only included at the
hotels
•P
arking fees for buses
• L ocal hotel taxes
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• T ravel protection - optional and
highly encouraged
• Medical insurance
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ny items not specifically mentioned
in the listed inclusions
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everages at meals unless
otherwise noted
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ratuities for the guide(s), driver
and hotel staff (please refer to the
suggestions we will make available
to you). At lunch, we recommend a
tip of $1.00 per person per day. For
extra luggage, please tip $1.00 per
person per bag.
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hurch donations
Deposits and final payment: A deposit of $500.00 per person
by check should accompany the registration form along with your optional travel
protection payment, if purchasing, and a copy of your passport picture page by
May 26, 2017. Final payment is due by July 24, 2017. Please mail your payment
to: Select International Tours, 85 Park Ave., Flemington, NJ 08822 ATT:
Susan Prendergast, 800-842-4842, [email protected].
Your passport must be valid at least six month after the date of the trip return. Reservations will not be processed until we have passport copies. Prices quoted are based on cash payments. Cash prices $2,799.00 for the complete
package, $1,999.00 land only (air not included), $595.00 single supplement (in
room by yourself) Credit card payments are: $2,939.00 for the complete package, $2,099.00 for land only, $625.00 single supplement.
Airline, seating and special requests: The seats are assigned by the airlines.
We do not reserve specific seats. You may change your seat, provide mileage
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must be requested in writing at least 60 days prior to departure. Business class
and premium coach seats are available upon request as are add-ons from your
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from departure will be charged a $100 service fee and any airline charges.
Single supplement: A limited number of single rooms are available at an additional cost of $595.00 per person cash payment. Prices are based on two people
per room. We do not guarantee room mates but will do our best to connect you
with a possible share.
Land Only Option: $1,999.00 per person cash price. Land only services start
and end at the hotels, unless you are able to meet the group at the airport, and
do not include airfare.
Baggage: Each participant is permitted to check (1) suitcase weighing no more
than 50 lbs., and one small carry-on bag on the plane. Airline baggage fees are not
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