Tuesday, August 9
Day 1 - DEPART -
Depart US via best connections for our overnight flight with dinner arriving the next day. We will be served complimentary beverages, in-flight movies, dinner and breakfast aloft.
Wednesday, August 10
Day 2 - LISBON/FATIMA
We arrive Lisbon and travel north to Fatima where the balance of the day is devoted to visiting the Basilica and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima and, time permitting, the birthplaces of Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia to whom the Virgin appeared for the first time on May 13th, 1917. In the evening, we join the Rosary and candlelight procession. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Thursday, August 11
Day 3 - FATIMA/VALLADOLID
This morning, following Mass at the Shrine, we depart Fatima. We travel throughout the Spanish countryside and arrive in the thriving city of Valladolid for dinner and overnight.
Friday, August 12
Day 4 – VALLADOLID/BURGOS/LOURDES
This morning, we depart for ancient Burgos, once the capital of Spain and the home of the famous El Cid. On arrival we visit and celebrate Mass at the beautiful Gothic Cathedral, the third largest in Spain after Seville and Toledo. Following our visit we continue northeastward along the Basque coast and cross the border into France. In late afternoon, we arrive in Lourdes for dinner before joining the Torch light Pilgrim's Procession. Overnight at our hotel.
Saturday, August 13
Day 5 - LOURDES
Following Mass and a morning orientation visit to the Shrine of Lourdes, we experience a walking tour of Lourdes, visiting Boly Mill, where St. Bernadette was born and the Cachot, formerly used as a jail, where she lived during the apparitions, and the parish church. This afternoon is free for private devotions, Eucharistic Procession, the Blessing of the Sick or the legendary, healing waters of the miraculous Lourdes spring. Following dinner at the hotel, we may once again participate in this evening's candlelight procession.
Sunday, August 14
Day 6 - LOURDES /MADRID
We depart Lourdes for Madrid arriving late this afternoon. Dinner on your own and overnight at our hotel.
Monday, August 15
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Day 7 - MADRID
Following our hot buffet breakfast this morning we are free to explore on our own using the wonderful Madrid public transportation system, today and throughout the week This afternoon, we attend World Youth Day Opening ceremonies at ________. Return to our hotel for overnight. Meals during WYD are provided by the WYD Committee.
Tuesday, August 16 -Tuesday, August 23
Day 8-15 – REGULAR WYD ITINERARY |