Hail Holy Queen – Tales of Europe

DAY 1: MANILA (MEALS ON BOARD)
-Depart from Manila

DAY 2: MANILA – ROME (MEALS ON BOARD/D)
-Upon arrival in Rome, immigration clearances and collection of luggage, will meet and greet our European Tour Manager. Afternoon guided city tour with an English-speaking guide hire – will proceed to St. Paul Outside the Walls (for photo stops).
-Entrance to San Paolo Fuori le Mura.
Sightseeing spots / photo stops:
• Trevi Fountain
• Spanish Steps
-Free time on your own and we will have our dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to hotel for check-in.

DAY 3: ROME (B/-/D)
-Breakfast at the hotel and continue with our tour in Rome. We will have our Vatican Museum – where
we can see the Sistine Chapel. We continue to Santa Maria Maggiore, St. Peter’s Basilica, San Giovanni in Laterano, and Scala Santa.
-After the tour, we will have our free time on our own and proceed to dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 4: ROME – MONTE SANT’ANGELO – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO (B/-/D)
-Breakfast at hotel and checkout.
-From Rome we proceed to Monte Sant’Angelo. Short stop without guide at Santuario di San Michele
Arcangelo. Proceed to San Giovanni Rotondo to visit Convento di Santa Maria delle Grazie and
Chiesa di san Pio da Pietrelcina. After the tour will proceed to the hotel for check-in and dinner at the hotel.

DAY 5: SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO – LANCIANO – ASSISI (B/-/D)
-Breakfast at hotel and checkout.
-We continue our journey to Lanciano – photo stop at Church of Santuario del Miracolo. After the
visit, will drive to Assisi and will proceed to dinner at the hotel and check-in.

DAY 6: ASSISI – MONTECATINI TERME (B/-/D)
-Breakfast at hotel and checkout.
-We continue to visit the Basilica di San Francesco, Chiesa di Santa Chiara, and Santa Maria degli Angeli. Drive towards Florence and arrival at Montecatini Terme.

DAY 7: MONTECATINI TERME – PISA – GENOA (B/-/D)
-Breakfast at hotel and checkout. Depart to Pisa, and upon arriving we will have a trip to the center by a little train, where we can admire the wonder at the UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
-Continue to Genoa. Brief sightseeing without guide at Genoa Cathedral. Dinner at a local restaurant and check-in at a hotel.

DAY 8: GENOA – AVIGNON (B/-/D)
-Breakfast at the hotel in Genoa.
-Drive to Avignon and take the scenic route toward Avignon. Pause in Aix-en-Provence for a relaxing
break. Perhaps exploring the charming streets and enjoying a coffee or light snack. When you arrive in Avignon, we’ll take you to a local restaurant for dinner before checking into the hotel, where you’ll spendthe night.
-In the evening, explore Avignon’s iconic landmarks for evening photos, including the Palais des Papes,Pont Saint-Bénézet, and the charming streets of the Old Town.

DAY 9: AVIGNON – NEVERS (B/-/D)
-We’ll continue our drive to Nevers after breakfast and checking out of the hotel.
-In Nevers, we’ll have a picture-stop tour of Couvent St. Gildard and also St. Bernadette Church.
-Following the trip, we’ll all meet for dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 10: NEVERS – PARIS (B/-/D)
-After having breakfast at the hotel and completing the checkout process, we’ll set off for Paris, a journey spanning approximately 247 kilometers and expected to take about 4 hours.
-Upon our arrival in Paris, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy some free time to explore the city at your own pace. Later in the evening, we’ll come together for a dinner outing at a local restaurant before checking in at the hotel, where you’ll stay for the night or a similar one.

DAY 11: PARIS (B/-/D)
-Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and checkout.
We’ll embark on a full-day city tour in Paris, with opportunities for sightseeing and photo stops at various iconic locations. These may include the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees,
Place de la Concorde, Palais Vendome, Opera House, and Notre Dame Cathedral.

NOTE: Please be aware that entrance fees are not included, and the visit to some sites is subject to time availability.

-You’ll also have the chance to experience a delightful cruise along the River Seine with Bateaux
Mouches. After the tour, you’ll have some free time to explore Paris at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll transfer you to a local restaurant for dinner.

DAY 12: PARIS – LOURDES (B/-/D)
-After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll checkout and begin our journey to Lourdes using the efficient TGV Train. We’ll depart from Paris Montparnasse and arrive at Lourdes.

NOTE: Please be aware that entrance fees are not included.

-Upon reaching Lourdes, the group will be met by a coach at the station, who will then transfer everyone to the hotel.
-Following the transfer, we’ll proceed to the Sanctuaries Notre-Dame de Lourdes, where you’ll have
the opportunity to capture stunning photographs.

DAY 13 LOURDES (B/-/D)
-After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will embark on a series of tours. Our itinerary includes a photo stop and sightseeing to the Grotte de Massabielle, Musee De Bernadette, Basilique Souterraine St.-Pie X, and Piscines du Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes.
-You have the rest of the day to dedicate to your devotions.
*** CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION ON FOOT AT THE SANCTUARY ***

DAY 14: LOURDES – ZARAGOZA – MADRID (B/-/D)
-Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and then set out on your journey to Zaragoza. Upon arriving in Zaragoza, you’ll have the freedom to choose your lunch spot. Brief sightseeing without guide at Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar.
-Transfer to Madrid. Upon reaching Madrid, you’ll checkin at the hotel and enjoy dinner at the hotel
restaurant.

DAY 15: MADRID – AVILA – SALAMANCA (B/-/D)
-Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and checkout.
-Next, we embark on a half-day city tour in Madrid, featuring photo stops at notable sites like Ventas Bullring, Puerta de Sol, and Calle Gran Via. Additionally, we’ll have the opportunity to explore the Royal Palace with the aid of an audio guide.

NOTE: Please be aware that entrance fees are not included.

-Following the tour, you’ll have a late lunch, arranged on your own. Afterwards, we’ll journey to Avila for a brief stop before continuing to Salamanca.

DAY 16: SALAMANCA – FATIMA (B/-/D)
-Breakfast at the hotel and checkout.
-Will proceed to Fatima, and upon arrival in Fatima, will have our photo stop tour in Casa de Lucia,
Casa de Francisco & Jacinta Marto and Basilica. Another photo stop at Covo de Anjo and Covo
de Iria.
*** INTERNATIONAL ROSARY AND CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION AT THE SANCTUARY ***
Arrive in Fatima for dinner and overnight in the hotel.

DAY 17: FATIMA – LISBON – MANILA (B/MEALS ON BOARD)
-Enjoy breakfast, and then we’ll arrange transportation to the airport for your flight back to Manila.

DAY 18: MANILA (MEALS ON BOARD)
-Arrival in Manila.