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APR 22 Check-in at NAIA airport at 2030H
APR 23 MANILA-DUBAI-ROME
Early morning departure to Rome via Dubai. Arrival in Rome. Meet and greet then transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
APR 24 ROME
Fullday tour of Rome includes the 4 major Basilicas of
Rome for a true Pilgrimage:
-St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican
-St. Mary major built 432 AD
-St. John in Lateran – original Papal residence
-St. Paul’s Outside the wall - with the portraits of all the Popes.
En route view the Colloseo, the Fountain of Trevi, Scala Santa and more.
APR 25 ROME-ASSISI-FLORENCE
Commence motorcoach tour of Europe – drive to Assisi, hometown of St. Francis. Tour of the Upper and Lower Basilicas and the Crypt of St. Francis. Also visit the Basilica of St.Marie Degli Angeli, where the Saint lived and died. Proceed to Florence for your dinner and overnite.
APR 26 FLORENCE-PISA-MONTECARLO-NICE
Tour of Florence includes the cathedral, Santa Croce, and the piazzale Michaelangelo for a panoramic view of Florence. Proceed to nearby Pisa to view the famous “Leaning Tower”. Drive along the coast and enter the Italian Riviera. On to France and stop at Monte Carlo to view the Grand Palace and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnite at Nice.
APR 27 NICE- LOURDES
After breakfast, drive along the picturesque French Riviera viewing resort, Villa Yacht Harbors. Then on to the lovely Province area. via Toulouse, we head up the Pyrenees to the town of Lourdes- home of St.Bernadette for dinner and overnite.
APR 28 LOURDES
Breakfast. Whole day free for private devotion. Visit the house of Bernadette and the Cachot, Basilica and the Grotto. Bathe in the waters of the Holy spring. Attend the colorful yet solemn candlelight Procession.
APR 29 LOURDES-ANDORA-BARCELONA
Breakfast. Drive to Barcelona via Andora. Overnight in Barcelona.
APR 30 BARCELONA-MONSERRAT-BARCELONA
Breakfast. Visit to the monastery of Montserrat, perched high on an awesome mountain range rising from the Catalonian plain. Visit the Royal Basilica and pray to the venerated Black Madonna which according to tradition, was carved by St. Luke. Listen to the singing of the celebrated “Escalonia” by the children’s choir, considered to be the oldest in Europe. Back to Barcelona for tour: the Columbus Monument, elegant tree lined Ramblas and Plaza de Cataluna, historic buildings along Paseo de Gracia and a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Monjuic Hill. Marvel at Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia. Dinner and overnight in Barcelona.
MAY 01 BARCELONA-ZARAGOZA-MADRID
Breakfast. Drive Zaragoza. Visit the Cathedral and pay homage to Our Lady of the Pillar (Nuestra Señor del pilar). In the afternoon, proceed to Madrid for your dinner and overnite.
MAY 02 MADRID
Morning city tour includes the major landmarks, plazas and monuments and is highlighted by a visit to Palacio Real (Royal Palace) – architectural masterpiece. Afternoon excursion to Toledo-one of the oldest cities in Europe of great artistic beauty. Walk the narrow cobbled streets; visit cathedral; the Synagogue of Sta Maria la Blanca and shopping time for Toledo Artisan works.
MAY 03 MADRID-AVILA-SALAMANCA-FATIMA
Breakfast, Drive to nearby Avila-hometown of Sta Teresa. View the middle age walled city; visit the cathedral and Covent of Sta Teresa. Continue your drive to the Roman Town of Salamanca with its beautiful Plaza Major. Finally drive into Portugal and via Coimbra head for Fatima for our dinner and overnight.
MAY 04 FATIMA
Wholeday free for private devotion - visit the Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparition, & the house of Francisco and Jacinta. Attend the holy candlelight Procession I the evening.
MAY 05 FATIMA-LISBON-MANILA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for return flight back to Manila.
MAY 06 MANILA
Arrival in Manila
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TOUR COST:
USD 3,298.00 Per Person in Twin
USD 485.00 Single Supplement
INCLUSIONS:
- Economy Class airfare Manila-Rome
and Lisbon-Manila
- Accommodation at 3-4 star hotels
- Breakfast and dinner throughout
- Airport/hotel/airport transfers
- All tours specified in the itinerary
Tour Cost does not include:
- Airline Taxes
-Europe Taxe
-Philippine Travel Tax
-Tips to Driver and Guide
-Travel Insurance
-Lunch and other expenses not indicated
in the itinerary
-Schengen Visa
-Airport Terminal Fee payable at Airport P 750
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OPTIONAL PARIS EXTENSION ITINERARY:
MAY 05 PARIS
Arrives Paris. Transfer to hotel Chamonix or similar.
MAY 06 PARIS
Breakfast. Join panoramic city tour. This will take you around all the main monuments of Paris. First discover the Louver Museum, then pass by the Island of the city and see the famous Cathedral of Notre Dame. We continue to the prestigious Sorbonne University and the Patheon, St. Germains des Pres and the Orsay Musuem will also be part of the itinerary. Of course this tour will not be complete without a ride down the Champs Elysees and up to the Arc de triumph. The Eiffel tower will be the next famous sight and the last part of this small journey will include the invalids, Place de la Concorde, The Mandeleine and the Opera. Afternoon free at own leisure.
MAY 07 PARIS – MANILA
Time free until transfer to airport for your flight back to Manila.
MAY 08 MANILA
Arrival in Manila.
Extension Tour Cost:
US$ 484.00 per person on Twin Sharing
US$ 190.00 Single supplement
US$ 134.00 Additional night in Twin
US$ 185.00 Additional night in Single
Price includes:
Accommodation, breakfast, transfers & 1 Half Day City tour
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| TOUR COST COMPUTATION |
| Basic Tour Cost: |
USD 3,298.00 |
| Taxes / All Subject to change |
| Airline Tax |
USD 480.00 |
| Europe Tax Tax |
USD 95.00 |
| Philippine Travel Tax |
PHP 1,620.00 |
| TIPS: $10 / Day x 12 Days |
USD 120.00 |
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TOTAL
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| TOTAL in USD: |
USD 3,993.00 |
| Philippine Travel Tax |
PHP 1,620.00 |
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Schengen Visa Fee: Payable to Embassy
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Italian Schengen Visa |
EUR 60.00
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| Date |
Flight |
From |
To |
Dep |
Arr |
| 22Apr |
EK 335 |
MNL |
DXB |
2355 |
0440+1 |
| 23 Apr |
EK 097 |
DXB |
FCO |
0925 |
1345 |
| 05 May |
TP 436 |
LIS |
ORY |
1310 |
1640 |
| 05 May |
EK 076 |
CDG |
DXB |
2150 |
0620+1 |
| 06 May |
EK 334 |
DXB |
MNL |
0945 |
2155 |
Visa requirements:
- Fully accomplished application form
- (2) Two pieces passport size (35mm x 45mm)
photo with white background
- Original Passport valid for at least 1 year
- Old passports
- Bank Certificate
- Photocopy of credit cards (if available)
If Self Employed:
- DTI/SEC/Business Permit
If working as an Employee:
- Employment Certificate with Salary Declaration
and Approved Leave of Absence
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