pilgrimage to spain, france, italy, switzerland, germany and oberammergau
pilgrimage to spain, france, italy, switzerland, germany and oberammergau
$5,590
CAD
$5,590 CAD | 14 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
September 11
Departure from Canada
Afternoon departure from Ottawa via Toronto to Madrid.
September 12
Madrid
Late morning arrival in Madrid. Transfer to our hotel, some time for rest, Mass, dinner and overnight.
September 13
Madrid - Toledo
Morning sightseeing tour of Madrid takes us to Puerta del Sol, Plaza Espana with its monument to Cervantes, Celebes fountain, elegant Calla Alcala and Paseo Castellana. We also see the Royal Palace and visit the recently completed cathedral. In the afternoon an excursion to Toledo, the ancient capital of Castille. We visit the old city, Moorish bridge and spectacular 13th century Cathedral, where we celebrate Mass.
September 14
Burgos - Lourdes
After breakfast we travel to Lourdes in France. En route we stop in Burgos for a short visit of its old city and magnificent Gothic cathedral. Upon arrival in Lourdes Mass, dinner, procession with candles and overnight.
September 15
Lourdes
Full day in Lourdes. Time to visit the Grotto and the Basilicas. We will have Mass and walk The Way of The Cross, time for individual prayer and bath, dinner and overnight.
September 16
Carcassonne - Avignon
After breakfast we travel through the splendid vineyards of Languedoc-Roussillon to Avignon. En route we stop in a mediaeval fortified city of Carcassonne. Dinner and overnight in Avignon.
September 17
Avignon- Annecy
This morning we visit the old city of Avignon with its exceptional complex of monuments listed by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. Continue to Annecy surrounded by magnificent French Alps. Dinner and overnight.
September 18
Annecy - Turin
After breakfast celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the Visitation that houses the relics Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Jane de Chantal. Continue to Turin in Italy for dinner and overnight.
September 19
Turin
Full day in Turin. The walking city tour includes Piazza San Carlo, Piazza Castello, Vio Po, Royal Palace and Monte dei Cappuccini. Afternoon we visit St. John the Baptist Cathedral, where the Shroud of Turin is located. Mass, dinner and overnight.
September 20
Milan - Einsiedeln
Today we travel to Einsiedeln in Switzerland. En route we stop in Milan where we visit the imposing 14th century Duomo (Cathedral) and Corso Vittorio Emanuelle II. Dinner and overnight in Einsiedeln.
September 21
Lucerne
After breakfast we visit the mediaeval Shrine of Our Lady of Hermits. Later we travel to Lucerne where our sightseeing tour takes us to Lion Monument by B. Thorvaldsen, the Cathedral of St. Leodegar and the Kapellbrucke, old bridge originally built in 1333. Some free time for leisure before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
September 22
Neuschwanstein - Fussen
This morning we travel to Fussen in Germany. En route we visit Neuschwanstein to see the fairy-tale castle of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Mass, dinner and overnight.
September 23
Oberammergau
This morning we travel to Oberammergau to participate in the Passion Play performed every 10 years in this small town. This wonderful spectacle of pageantry takes place outdoors where the sky and mountains are the back drop, world-renowned for its costumes and music presentation, performed by more than 2,000 citizens. Dinner and overnight in special accommodation in Oberammergau or its surroundings.
September 24
Departure to Canada
After breakfast we are transferred to the airport in Munich for a flight back to Ottawa via Toronto. Afternoon arrival.
COST $5,590.00 INCLUDES:
Please call, book online or send registration form . A non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Balance due is payable 90 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 90 days) full payment is due immediately.
- air transportation from Ottawa or Toronto (unless specified otherwise), all airport taxes and surcharges
- hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class and special accommodation in private houses in Oberammergau area based on double occupancy – single supplement $850.00
- tickets to Passion Play with text book
- 2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
- all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide
- all tips to guides, bus drivers, in restaurants and hotels.
Please call, book online or send registration form . A non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Balance due is payable 90 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 90 days) full payment is due immediately.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TOUR:
INSURANCE COST: (pp dbl occupancy)
Age/Type of insurance All inclusive Non-med/cancellation
Up to 59 $358.99 $319.25
60 - 64 $433.30 $364.18
65 - 69 $554.02 $430.09
70 - 74 $725.68 $490.68
75 - 79 $1081.08 $815.40
80 - 84 $1380.78 $1020.06
- meals not specified,
- insurance, documentation.
INSURANCE COST: (pp dbl occupancy)
Age/Type of insurance All inclusive Non-med/cancellation
Up to 59 $358.99 $319.25
60 - 64 $433.30 $364.18
65 - 69 $554.02 $430.09
70 - 74 $725.68 $490.68
75 - 79 $1081.08 $815.40
80 - 84 $1380.78 $1020.06
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**