This 15-day religious tour package visits several important religious sites in Portugal, Spain, and France. The itinerary includes stops in Lisbon, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Covadonga, Santillana del Mar, Santander, Bilbao, Loyola, Lourdes, Zaragoza, Montserrat, and Barcelona. The tour offers accommodations in central hotels, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, transportation, and guided tours of major sites with an official tour escort. Prices vary based on the number of passengers but start at 2,390 euros per person for a minimum of 15 passengers.

1. OPERATED BY FATIMACAMINHOS - VIAGENS
OPTION WITH CENTRAL HOTELS
DAY 1 - ... / LISBON
Arrive today in the capital city of Lisbon. Settle in and relax. This evening, meet
for a Welcome Reception with your travelling companions. Diner and overnight
at the hotel. (Opcional Fado Shows with Dinner.)
DAY 2 - LISBON / SANTARÉM / FÁTIMA
Breakfast at the Hotel. With a local guide, we will visit Lisbon Cathedral, Saint
Anthony's Church, St. Jerome's Monastery, the Belem Tower, Discoveries
Monument and 25 April Bridge. Our drive will also take us through the Marquis
of Pombal Square, Basilica of the Star, Commerce Square and Rossio Square.
Lunch. Arrive in Santarém for lunch and free time. All within a short walking
distance are the Church of Marvila, Church of the Grace and Church of the Holy
Miracle. Arrive in Fatima and join the evening procession. Dinner and overnight
at the hotel.
DAY 3 - FÁTIMA / TOMAR / ALJUSTREL / FÁTIMA
Breakfast at the Hotel. This morning is at your leisure in Our Lady of Fátima
Sanctuary to attend Mass and for religious purposes. After lunch, head towards
the town of Tomar to visit with a local guide, the Convent of Christ, considered
world heritage by UNESCO and former headquarters of the Knights Templar in
Portugal. Lunch. After the tour, drive to Aljustrel to visit the homes of the
children and Valinhos, where the fourth apparition of Our Lady occurred. Dinner
and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4 - FÁTIMA / BRAGA / SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Depart Fátima to Braga and visit Bom Jesus do Monte.
As we drive through the Portuguese countryside, you will see the holy cities of
Coimbra and Braga. Coimbra is the site of the Monastery of St. Clare, which is
the resting place of Queen Santa Isabel, patron saint of Portugal. Lunch. In
Braga, see the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception of Portugal on Mt.
Sameiro, and the Shrine of the “Good Jesus” on Mt. Espinho. Arrive at Santiago
De Compostela, famed pilgrimage center since the Middle Ages and Spain’s
holiest city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Santiago de
Compostela. Guided city tour, including the Cathedral, where Saint James’
tomb is and Plaza del Obradoiro. Lunch. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight
at the hotel.
DAY 6 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA / RIAS BAIXAS / SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Explore parts of Galicia on a full-day trip from Santiago
de Compostela to the wine growing region of Rías Baixas. Stop off in various
cities and towns, including Pontevedra, Combarro, A Lanzada, and Cambados.
Lunch. Cruise along the Ría de Arousa and sample local mussels and wine.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 7 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA/ COVADONGA/ SANTILLANA DEL MAR/
SANTANDER
Breakfast at the Hotel. Depart for Covadonga where free time allows time for a
visit to the shrine, the final resting place, of Pelayo, an 8th century warrior, as
well as the Basilica of Covadonga, alongside the sacred cave where pilgrims
venerate the statue of La Santina (Our Lady), is a place of worship and
pilgrimage for the people of Asturias. Lunch. We explore medieval village of
Santillana del Mar and the Collegiate Church which has its origins as a
monastery dating from 870. Tradition has it that it was home to the relics of
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
● Tourism Coach (1st Class) for the tour with
all fees and driver expenses included
● Accommodation at the following hotels
- Lisboa
Hotel Mundial****, or similar
- Fátima
Hotel Estrela de Fátima****, or similar
- Santiago de Compostela
Hotel Compostela****, or similar
- Santander
Hotel Vincci Puertochico****, or similar
- San Sebastian
Tryp San Sebastián Orly****, or similar
- Lourdes
Hotel Eliseo****, or similar
- Zaragoza
Hotel Alfonso****, or similar
- Barcelona
Hotel Condes Barcelona****, or similar
● Full Board from Dinner of the first day to the
Breakfast of the last day
● Official Tour Escort for the whole tour
● Local guide in: Lisboa (HD), Tomar (HD),
Santigo de Compostela (HD), Santander (HD),
Zaragoza (HD), Barcelona (FD)
● Entrance fees: Convent of Christ (Tomar),
Cathedral of Saint James, House of Saint
Ignatius (Loyola), Barcelona Cathedral,
Sagrada Família Church
● Accommodation tax
● Cruise in Ria de Arousa
● Baggage handling in the hotels (1 bag per
person
NOTE:
The frees are assigned to the minimum number
of paying adults in 1/2 Double/Twin
Price per Person in Double Room:
Minimum 15 (+ 1 Free) --------- 2.390,00€
Minimum 20 (+ 1 Free) --------- 2.140,00€
Minimum 25 (+ 1 Free) --------- 1.990,00€
Minimum 30 (+ 1 Free) --------- 1.895,00€
Minimum 35 (+ 1 Free) --------- 1.830,00€
Minimum 40 (+ 2 Free) --------- 1.810,00€
Single Room Supplement -------------- 725,00€
JOÃO’S RELIGIOUS TOURS
VALID FROM 01/01/2016 TO 31/12/2016

2. OPERATED BY FATIMACAMINHOS - VIAGENS
SANTANDER
Breakfast at the Hotel. Depart for Covadonga where free time allows time for a
visit to the shrine, the final resting place, of Pelayo, an 8th century warrior, as
well as the Basilica of Covadonga, alongside the sacred cave where pilgrims
venerate the statue of La Santina (Our Lady), is a place of worship and
pilgrimage for the people of Asturias. Lunch. We explore medieval village of
Santillana del Mar and the Collegiate Church which has its origins as a
monastery dating from 870. Tradition has it that it was home to the relics of
Santa Juliana. Finally, we visit Santander's Cathedral, composed of two Gothic
churches, one above the other. The 14th-century upper church , off which is a
15th-century cloister, was extensively rebuilt after a 1941 fire. In the lower,
13th-century Iglesia del Santísimo Cristo, glass floors reveal excavated bits of
Roman Santander. Displayed nearby are silver vessels containing the skulls of
the early Christian martyrs San Emeterio and San Celedonio, Santander's
patron saints. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 8 - SANTANDER / BILBAO / SAN IGNACIO DE LOYOLA / SAN SEBASTIAN
Breakfast at the Hotel. In Bilbao, we will tour into the Seven Streets, The Plaza
of the Cathedral of Santiago, the church of San Anton, the Mercado de la
Ribera, the tranquil Plaza Nueva and Guggenheim Museum. Enjoy the
remainder of the afternoon to explore Bilbao before we leave for Loyola. Lunch.
Arrive to the Sanctuary of Loyola to visit the shrine built in Baroque style
around the birthplace of St Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits and visit
the house of Saint Ignatius as well. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 9 - SAN SEBASTIAN / LOURDES
Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we make our way to Lourdes in France,
where the Virgin Mary appeared 18 times to Bernadette Soubirous, a young
peasant girl. Lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring Lourdes, you may wish to
join the Torchlight Marian Procession, starting from the Grotto. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10 - LOURDES
Breakfast at the Hotel. This morning you visit the Grotto of Apparitions, Rosary
Basilica, Basilica of St. Pius X and Way of the Cross over the hillside. Attend the
Blessed Sacrament Procession, the Blessing of the Sick and the famous
Torchlight Procession. Lunch. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon to explore
Lourdes. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 11 - LOURDES
Breakfast at the Hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Lourdes. Lunch,
dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 12 - LOURDES / ZARAGOZA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Depart Lourdes and make our way to Zaragoza, where a
local guide will show you around the main square and the Basílica de Nuestra
Señora del Pilar, considered a jewel of Aragonese Baroque art. Lunch. Have
free time to see other top Zaragoza sites such as the La Seo Cathedral and the
Aljaferia Palace. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 13 - ZARAGOZA / MONSERRAT / BARCELONA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Depart Zaragoza for Montserrat. This Marian shrine has
attracted pilgrims for over 700 years. Visit the Black Madonna of Montserrat.
Lunch. Depart to Barcelona. On arrival, take an orientation drive along Passeig
de Gràcia, past Gaudí’s “house of bones”, pass Plaça d’Espanya and the soaring
monument to Christopher Columbus. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 14 - BARCELONA
Breakfast at the Hotel. Enjoy the morning with a guided walk of Barcelona in
the city center, visiting the gothic Cathedral, and Ramblas. Lunch. Visit
Antonio Gaudi's La Sagrada Família church. Take an orientation drive at
Montjuïc, where the 1992 Olympic Games took place, and stroll Mirador de
l'Alcalde Park. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (Opcional: In the evening,
experience the dramatic art of flamenco dancing, one of Spain’s most
celebrated traditions. Expressive and colorful, this Andalucian style of dance
combines guitar playing (toque), song (cante) and rhythmic.)
DAY 15 - BARCELONA / ...
Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue
on to explore Barcelona.
FIM DOS NOSSOS SERVIÇOS
person
NOTE:
The frees are assigned to the minimum number
of paying adults in 1/2 Double/Twin
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
● Personal expenses
● Flights
● Beverage
● Entrance fees in monuments not listed as
included entries
● Tips
OPTIONAL AND SUPPLEMENTS:
● Fado Shows in Lisbon with Dinner, transfer
and assistence.
Minimum 15 (+ 1 Free) ----------- 39,00€
Minimum 20 (+ 1 Free) ----------- 33,00€
Minimum 25 (+ 1 Free) ----------- 29,00€
Minimum 30 (+ 1 Free) ----------- 27,00€
Minimum 35 (+ 1 Free) ----------- 25,00€
Minimum 40 (+ 2 Free) ----------- 24,00€
● Experience the dramatic art of flamenco
dancing, one of Spain’s most celebrated
traditions. Expressive and colorful, this
Andalucian style of dance combines guitar
playing (toque), song (cante) and rhythmic.
Transfers, assistance and dinner included.
Minimum 15 (+ 1 Free) ----------- 64,00€
Minimum 20 (+ 1 Free) ----------- 56,00€
Minimum 25 (+ 1 Free) ----------- 51,00€
Minimum 30 (+ 1 Free) ----------- 49,00€
Minimum 35 (+ 1 Free) ----------- 46,00€
Minimum 40 (+ 2 Free) ----------- 45,00€