This is a remarkable pilgrimage and cultural tour through Southern Europe, designed for those seeking both spiritual enrichment and a deeper connection to European heritage. The journey begins in Rome, where you explore iconic religious sites like St. Paul Outside the Walls, Scala Santa, and St. John Laterano, alongside some of the city's historic landmarks.

INCLUSIONS:
Roundtrip AIRFARE via QR
First Class Hotel (4* City Limits)
Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinners
Luxury Private Coach
Filipino Tour Leader
Souvenir Bag & Travel Kit
Pre-departure briefing

EXCLUSIONS:
Schengen Visa: TBA                       
Travel Tax+ Airline Taxes: 
     USD 180.00 (subject to change)
Travel Insurance with Covid-19 coverage 
Tippings for Guide & Driver:
    ( $160.00)
Hotel Tourist Tax:  (If applicable)
    €3-7.00/person/night
Drinks during meals
Airport / Hotel Porterage

ITINERARY

D1/MAR03 – MANILA / ROME
Depart from Manila on a prestigious airline to Rome, Italy, enjoying in-flight meals and entertainment.
Flight details:

QR 929 03MAR MNL/DOH 23:50 04:50
QR 131 04MAR DOH/FCO 09:25 13:30
D2/MAR04 – ROME (D)
Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival, clear immigration, collect your luggage, and board your private coach. Visit major basilicas including St. Paul Outside the Walls, Scala Santa, and St. John Lateran. Check in to your hotel and enjoy some rest.

D3/MAR05 – ROME (BD)
Today, attend the Papal Audience with Pope Francis (subject to availability of tickets). Afterward, explore Rome with a local guide, seeing the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, Vittorio Emanuele II Monument, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

D4/MAR06 – ROME – MONTE SANT'ANGELO – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO (BD)
Enjoy a scenic drive to Monte Sant'Angelo, where you'll visit the Shrine of the Archangel Michael. Continue to San Giovanni Rotondo, home of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, and explore the Chiesa di San Pio. Check in to your hotel for dinner.

D5/MAR07 – SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO – LANCIANO – ASSISI (BD)
After breakfast, visit Lanciano and the Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle, which houses the oldest Eucharistic miracle in the Catholic world. Continue to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare, and visit their basilicas. Check in to your hotel for dinner.

D6/MAR08 – ASSISI – PISA – GENOA (BD)
After breakfast, drive to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Then, proceed to Genoa for hotel check-in and dinner.

D7/MAR09 – GENOA – MONTE CARLO – NICE (BD)
Explore Monte Carlo, including the famous racetrack, Royal Palace, and Cathedral. Continue to Nice, where you'll see the Basilique Notre-Dame. Afterward, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner.

D8/MAR10 – NICE – MONTPELLIER – BARCELONA (BD)
After breakfast, drive to Montpellier for an orientation tour, then cross into Spain and continue to Barcelona for hotel check-in.

D9/MAR11 – BARCELONA – MONTSERRAT – BARCELONA (BD)
Take a guided tour to the Montserrat Monastery to view the Black Virgin, then visit Gaudí’s masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia. Continue sightseeing around Plaza España, Plaza Real, and the Arch of Triumph, and return to the hotel for dinner.

D10/MAR12 – BARCELONA – LA ROCA OUTLET – ANDORRA LA VELLA (BD)
Enjoy a scenic drive to La Roca Outlet for shopping, then continue to Andorra La Vella, a duty-free shopping hub in the Pyrenees. Explore landmarks like St. Esteve Church and Plaça del Poble before checking into your hotel.

D11/MAR13 – ANDORRA LA VELLA – LOURDES (BD)
Travel to Lourdes, where you’ll have free time for private devotion at the Sanctuary and other sacred sites like the Moulin de Boly. You may also choose to join the evening Candlelight Procession.

D12/MAR14 – LOURDES – ZARAGOZA – MADRID (BD)
Drive to Zaragoza to visit the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, then continue to Madrid for hotel check-in.

D13/MAR15 – MADRID – SEGOVIA – AVILA (BD)
Explore Madrid with a guided tour of Cibeles Fountain, Alcala Gate, the Prado Museum, and the Royal Palace. Later, visit Segovia to see the Roman Aqueduct and Alcázar Castle. Continue to Avila for check-in and dinner.

D14/MAR16 – AVILA – VALINHOS – ALJUSTREL – FATIMA (BD)
Visit the historical sights of Avila, including the city walls and St. Thomas Monastery. Continue to Valinhos and Aljustrel, the homes of the children who witnessed the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima and join the evening Candlelight Procession.

D15/MAR17 – FATIMA – LISBON (BD)
Travel to Lisbon for a guided tour of the city, including São Jorge Castle, Belem Tower, and the Church of São Roque. Visit St. Anthony's Church before checking into your hotel for dinner.

D16/MAR18 – LISBON / MANILA (B)
Enjoy breakfast and free time to explore Lisbon before your transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.
Flight details:

QR 344 18MAR LIS/DOH 07:45 18:10
QR 932 19MAR DOH/MNL 02:40 16:05

D17/MAR19 – MANILA
Arrive in Manila. Home sweet home!

Note: Kindly verify the availability of the package with Weekendays Travel prior to finalizing your booking.

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