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J O I N ST E V E & JA N E T R AY O N A N E XC LU S I V E PI LG R I M AG E TO Fatima & Lourdes September 7 - 16, 2021 Steve & Janet Ray Fr. Abel Ruiz WWW.FOOTPRINTSOFGOD.COM 866-557-2364
LOURDES SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA FATIMA Day 1: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 • Departure Depart the USA with your Footprints of God Tour Manager for overnight flights to Lisbon, Portugal. Day 2: wednesday, September 8, 2021 • Lisbon | Fatima Upon arrival in Lisbon, meet our local Catholic Footprints of God Tour Guide, who will lead us through all the sights from Fatima to Lourdes. Board our private motor coach and depart for Fatima. Depending on flight arrival times, there may be time for a stop at the Church of The Holy Miracle in Santarem. Then proceed to world famous Fatima for a Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Fatima. Day 3: thursday, September 9, 2021 • Fatima Celebrate Mass at the Chapel of Apparitions. Next, see the Hamlet of Aljustrel, where the children lived and Valinhos, the site of Our Lady’s appearance after the children’s return from prison. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) built by Hungarian refugees that culminates in the Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima. Visit the church where the children were baptized. The rest of day will be free for private devotions. In the evening, join pilgrims from around the world in an evening candlelight procession. Dinner on your own and overnight in Fatima. Day 4: friday, September 10, 2021 • Fatima | Coimbra | Bom Jesus | Santiago de Compostela After breakfast, travel to the city of Coimbra. Here we will celebrate Mass in the Carmelite cloister where Sister Lucia, one the three visionaries of Fatima, lived. Continue on to Santiago de Compostela, the destination of the important medieval pilgrimage route, the Way of St. James. Before leaving Portugal behind, you will visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, Portugal’s most photographed church. Check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. Day 5: saturday, September 11, 2021 • Santiago de Compostela This morning visit the beautiful cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. We will take part in the morning Pilgrim Mass when the swinging “botafumeiro” is celebrated. The “botafumeiro” is a three-foot high iron censer that is suspended by a two hundred foot rope and swung over the heads of the congregation. The relics of St. James, the Apostle, repose in the high altar. Pilgrims can follow the centuries-old tradition of climbing the stairs behind the altar to kiss the shells that rest on the golden statue of the saint. Below the statue is the crypt that contains the bones of St. James in a silver reliquary. Free time this afternoon. Dinner on your own and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. Day 6: Sunday, September 12, 2021 • Santiago de Compostela | Burgos This morning, depart Santiago, with a brief walk on the famous “Camino” pilgrim walk. Continue to Burgos, which was a major stop for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Burgos, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary followed by a tour of the cathedral. After, time at leisure for shopping or strolling along the “Paseo del Espolon,” a tree-lined promenade along the Rio Arlanzon that winds through Burgos, consisting of a landscaped walk with sculptures, fountains and manicured gardens. Tonight, enjoy dinner in the “gastronomic capital of Spain”. Overnight in Burgos. Day 7: monday, September 13, 2021 • Burgos | Loyola | Lourdes This morning depart early from Burgos to Lourdes, France through the Pyrenees Mountains, stopping enroute in Loyola, Spain, the birthplace of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuits. Visit the 17th century basilica dedicated to St. Ignatius and his family home, located behind the basilica. Celebrate Mass in the room where Ignatius experienced his conversion at age 30 after he was seriously wounded in the Battle of Pamplona. Proceed to Lourdes and, upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Tonight, join pilgrims from around the world in the candlelight procession. Dinner on your own and overnight in Lourdes. Day 8: tuesday, September 14, 2021 • Lourdes Celebrate Mass at the Grotto. After, take a guided tour of Lourdes. Visit the Sanctuary, the Basilica of St. Pius X and the baths where hundreds of miraculous cures have taken place. See a video presentation telling the story of Lourdes. Free time is provided for private devotions and the candlelight procession this evening. Dinner on your own and overnight in Lourdes. Day 9: wednesday, September 15, 2021 • Lourdes Celebrate Mass, then, walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette. See Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born and the Cachot, an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s impoverished family lived. Pray for the sick, drink water from the miraculous spring or submerge yourself in the healing baths. Walk the life-sized Stations of the Cross overlooking the holy Grotto. Kneel in the chapel built on the very rock of the Grotto, in obedience of the request of the Immaculate Conception. Attend the blessing of the sick and participate in the nightly candlelight procession requested by Our Lady. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening to celebrate the spiritual journey just completed. Overnight in Lourdes. Day 10: thursday, September 16, 2021 • Departure for USA Very early departure to Toulouse, France for your flights back to the USA. = Continental Breakfast | = Dinner *Itinerary is tentative and subject to change; specified masses pending confirmation LEARN MORE & BOOK ONLINE: H T T P S : / / W WW .FOOT P R I N T S OFG ODP I LG R I M AG ES .COM /P I LG R I MAGE/LF-921
BOOK NO W BY CALLING 866.557.2364 BOOK ONLINE: H T T P S : / / W W W . F O OT P R I N T S OFG ODP I LG R I M AG ES .COM /P I LG R I M AG E/ LF-921 PRICE STARTING AT $4,899 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY PR IC E R E FLE C TS A $10 0 PE R PE RSON E ARLY BO O KI NG SA V I NGS F O R D EPO SI T S RECEI V ED BEF O RE M A Y 1 5 , 2021 & $ 150 PER PERSON “ C ASH DISC OU N T” (ALL PAY ME N TS V I A E-CHECK O R CHECK, EXCEPT I NI T I A L O NLI NE D EPO SI T PA I D BY CR E DIT CAR D) TOUR INCLUSIONS PRICE STARTING AT • Round-trip airfare from New York to Lisbon, returning $4,899 from Toulouse, France including fuel surcharges and government-imposed fees of $300 as of 7/1/20; final amount subject to change. per person • Roundtrip airport transfers in Lisbon and Toulouse (group air double occupancy only: not land only passengers) INCLUDES E-CHECK AND EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS • Eight (8) nights’ accommodations at 4-star hotels: 2 nights in Fatima, 2 nights in Santiago de Compostela, 1 night in • Burgos, 3 nights in Lourdes Breakfast daily + $800 • Four (4) dinners with one glass of wine/beer SINGLE SUPPLEMENT • Talks by Steve & Janet Ray throughout the pilgrimage, and services of Steve’s excellent local guides in Europe • Services of the best, licensed Catholic tour director LAND ONLY REDUCTION - $1,200 in Fatima and Lourdes • Movie of pilgrimage highlights - 1 free per family • Nightly uploads of pilgrimage videos so friends and family SEE FLIGHT FAQ LINK can follow your pilgrimage • Luxury air-conditioned coach for all sightseeing and touring • Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary TRAVEL PROTECTION: • Arrangements of daily private Masses in holy sites CANCEL FOR ANY REASON (all locations are tentative and subject to confirmation) (“CFAR”) TRAVEL PROTECTION • All tips included: for the tour director, local guides, drivers, IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED hotel staff, included meals, etc. SEE TRAVEL INSURED LINK: HTTPS://WWW.TRAVELINSURED.COM/ • Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage DOCS/DOCS/CTS.PDF THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE: Domestic airfare from home city to New York, Airport ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? transfers for travelers not on the group airfare, Meals not specifically identified, Beverages REV IEW OUR FAQ ’S with meals unless specified, Other personal expenses, Items not specifically mentioned above. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: • Deposit: $350 per person due upon registration + travel protection, if selected • Second Payment: $1,250 additional due on or before April 10, 2021 • Final Payment: Balance due on or before June 24, 2021 *Late bookings after 75 days prior to departurer require payment in full by credit card at time of booking. CANCELLATION POLICY All payments are non-refundable, and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions including the CTS Liability Release. All cancellations must be received in writing. Corporate Travel reserves the right to cancel any reservation is payments are not made according to the payment schedule. BY REGISTERING FOR THIS TOUR YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO CORPORATE TRAVEL’S TERMS & CONDITIONS AND ACCEPT OUR CORPORATE TRAVEL LIABILITY RELEASE
STEVE AND JANET RAY PRODUCERS OF THE FOOTPRINTS OF GOD DOCUMENTARIES; AND EXPERT PILGRIMAGE GUIDES, INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM! Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Catholic Pilgrimage NOT ALL PILGRIMAGES ARE CREATED EQUAL IF THIS IS YOUR TRIP OF A LIFETIME, MAKE SURE YOU CHOOSE WISELY. y What are the hidden costs I won’t discover until I’m on the trip? y Will the shops I visit be of the best quality and trustworthy? y Will a holy priest be celebrating daily Mass (with confession) at the holiest sites? y Will I go to shops every day and therefore be rushed through the holy sites? y Can I be assured the daily schedule will be punctual, practical, and well-paced? y Will I receive quality Whisper sets so I can easily hear the guide? y Will my experience be enhanced by travel with a group of like-minded y Will I visit all the Rosary sites and pray each Mystery on-location as a group? Catholics or will I have an unknown mix of people and religions? y Will I receive Steve’s 110-page Handbook along with maps and other material? y Will the guides speak excellent English and be living the Catholic faith? y Are all meals, and tips included in my base price? y Will the drivers and other personnel be professional, clean, and morally astute? y Will I have Steve Ray along to bring the Bible to life at every site? y Will our trip be geared to help support the persecuted local Christians? y Will an agent be available 24 hours a day for emergencies or questions? y Will I have the opportunity to meet, talk with, and support local Christians? y Will I return home wishing I had chosen and planned more carefully? IF YOU ARE SHOPPING FOR THE CHEAPEST PRICE, THIS IS PROBABLY NOT FOR YOU. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST VALUE, PERSONAL SERVICE, HASSLE-FREE TRAVEL, A DEEPLY CATHOLIC EXPERIENCE, GREAT FOOD, AND ADVENTURE YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE Upcoming Pilgrimages S I G N AT U R E H O LY L A N D S I G N AT U R E P I L G R I M A G E S Holy Land Fatima & Lourdes: Jubilee Year of St. James September 20 - 29, 2021 September 7 - 16, 2021 Holy Land Ireland November 10 – 19, 2021 August 6 - 15, 2021 Holy Land – Family Christmas Mediterranean Cruise in the Footsteps December 27, 2021 - Jan 5, 2022 of St. Paul and Seminar at Sea October 14 - 24, 2021 Oberammergau - Passion Play June 14-22, 2022 August 9-17, 2022 FOR UPDATES, CHANGES AND NEW TRIPS: VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.FOOTPRINTSOFGOD.COM OR CALL 866.557.2364 41780 SIX MILE ROAD, SUITE 100, NORTHVILLE, MI 48168 TRAVEL ARRANGED BY: T: 866.557.2364 | WWW.FOOTPRINTSOFGOD.COM
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