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Holy LandShrines of Ireland

Shrines of ItalyMedjugorje

Lourdes Fatima

Camino de SantiagoShrines of Europe

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Hi Mary,I was thinking of you tonight as I emailed my fellow pilgrims and wanted to email you as well and thank you for the wonderful trip

you planned of us.My husband and I had and awesome experience - one we will

never forget. You were such a pleasure to work with, Mary - always answering those same questions that you must answer hundreds of

times over and over again.You have such a kind way about you and I always enjoyed the

conversations we has together. You are a very special person, Mary. thank you again for all you did to plan such a fantastic pilgrimage. I hope to join you on another Marian Pilgrimage

some day. God Willing!Have a very blessed and holy Christmas with your family.

Mary Quinn, Plymouth MA

Hello Mary,It was a very nice trip. We appreciated your airport transportation

arrangement. We didn't have any trouble when we arrived at Dubrovnik airport. Also when we left Medugorje at 3 A.M. that

early morning, David of the tour Director and Marina, the pension owner, met us at the pension to say goodbye. It was very nice and we

appreciated their excellent customer services.We liked the tour programs and the local tour guides. From them, we had learned a lot of the Medjugorie and apparition histories. From

the pilgrimage, we have improved our religion.We really enjoyed the trip, thanks to your arrangement of us with

the larger group and with the Fr. Brian Kavanagh. Thus we might go back to Medjugorie again in the near future.

God bless,Fai and Myoung, Baltimore MD

Pilgrim’s testimonies

Deacon Mattie and MaryWe want to thank you for organizing this wonderful trip to Italy

and for your tireless commitment to keeping us on schedule. It truly was a peaceful and holy atmosphere throughout. We had no trouble sleeping at night with how busy were everyday. It certainly was the

trip of a lifetime.Frank & Kathy – San Antonio, TX

Marian Pilgrimages was founded in 1991 by Tom Glynn in Dublin Ireland. After decades of experience in pilgrimage travel Tom saw the need to bring pilgrims

to Medjugorje after years of war in the region prevented them. Over the years his sons joined him and the family business grew to where it is today, bringing thousands of

pilgrims to shines all over Europe, the Middle East and North America. In 2007 with numerous requests from North America, Marian Pilgrimages opened an office in

Massachusetts to facilitate pilgrims and groups wishing to travel to these shrines. Mattie and I have been managing this office since that time. We came to Marian Pilgrimages

with years of experience traveling and organizing faith based pilgrimages.At Marian Pilgrimages we believe that a pilgrimage should help deepen our focus, renew our spirit of love,

forgiveness and peace and overall replenish our faith. A pilgrimage is a deeply individual experience and

we believe that we provide the spiritual environment accompanied with like minded pilgrims and a

structures program to make sure that you receive the most out of your pilgrimage.

With a commitment to providing successful pilgrimages and a belief in the messages and meaning

of the Shrines, Marian Pilgrimages offers not only a spiritual pilgrimage but an extensive professional program. Pilgrims, either as part of a group or traveling by

themselves will see that this belief has spilled over not only into our extensive program but also into our professional guides and services, both on the ground and in our offices.

From the moment we receive your call or email, we are on hand to offer advice and direction to make sure your pilgrimage is specifically tailored to your needs. When you arrive at your destination this support continues throughout your pilgrimage with the

help of our tour escorts, knowledgeable guides and our extensive network built over the years in over 12 countries.

We look forward to the opportunity of assisting you as you embark on a life changing pilgrimage.

God bless,Mary and Deacon Mattie Henry

Introduction

Holy Land

Bethlehem - Jerusalem - Sea of Galilee - Nazareth - River Jordan

Day 1 – US DepartureDepart US for overnight flight to Tel Aviv.Day 2 – Israel Arrival Upon arrival in Tel Aviv you will claim your luggage before being greeted by our tour guide and coach were your group will be transfered to Bethlehem to check into your hotel just steps away from Manger Square for 2 nights. After getting acquainted with their rooms pilgrims meet for dinner with the evening free.Day 3 – BethlehemAfter breakfast the group will enjoy a full day in Bethlehem. You will visit the Church of the Nativity and see the birthplace of Jesus and the Holy Manger and see the Churches of St Catherine, St Jerome (where Holy Mass is celebrated), St Joseph, Holy Innocents. The group than have the very special opportunity to meet the Christian community of Beit Jala with lunch in the Parish. Afterwards you will visit the Milk Grotto and the Shepherds Fields (Luke 2:8). After, you return by coach to the hotel for dinner and rest.Day 4 – Bethlehem to TiberiasThis morning the group will leave Bethlehem and drive to Bethany for Mass and visit the Tomb of Lazarus then continue by the Inn of the Good Samaritan to the Dead Sea. Time is taken to relax and float on the water and take in this unique landscape before seeing where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found at Qumran.

The group continues to Masada for lunch where pilgrims ascend by cable car to Herod’s Fort. In the afternoon you drive into Jericho to see the Mount of Temptation and the Sycamore tree of Zacchaeus. Drive along the Jordan Valley to Tiberias where the group stay for 4 nights.Day 5 – Sea of GalileeAfter breakfast we drive to the Mount of Beatitudes for Mass, and full reading of the Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6:20-49). After a very special ceremony pilgrims take a boat trip across the Sea of Galilee with relevant Bible readings. Enjoy lunch on the sea-shore before taking the afternoon drive to Capernaum to visit the old Synagogue and see the excavations of St Peters house. Nearby, visit the church of the Primacy by the sea-shore, and the site of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha. Visit the new excavations at Magdala before returning to hotel for dinner.Day 6 – NazarethFollowing breakfast the group depart for Cana and visit the church of the Wedding Feast – site of Jesus’ first miracle. Married couples in the group get the opportunity to Renew their Wedding Vows. The group will continue to Nazareth where the group meet Mon Marcuzzo

Below is a sample of a 12 Day itinerary to the Holy Land, with some very special additions courtesy of our involvement with Latin Patriarchate pilgrimages

before Mass in the Basilica of the Annunciation, see the Cave – home of the Holy Family, Josephs workshop, and Marys Well. Return by coach to the hotel for dinner.Day 7 – Mount TaborMorning drive to Mount Tabor. Ascend by taxi to the Church o f the Transfiguration, where we celebrate Mass. Enjoy a view of the Valley of Armageddon. Continue to Yardinet at the River Jordan, for a renewal of our Baptismal Vows. Afternoon free. Day 8 – Emmaus to JerusalemThe group enjoy their last breakfast in Tiberias before boarding their coach for a motorway drive across the Jezreel Valley to Emmaus, where Jesus appeared after His Resurrection. Continue to Bethany for our Mass, and visit Tomb of Lazarus. Check into hotel in Jerusalem, for 4 nights.Day 9 – Mount of OliveThis morning the group drive to the Mount of Olives for group photo, and view the Old City. Visit the Ascension Dome, Pater Noster church, Dominus Flevit, Assumption church and Grotto and the Garden of Gethsemane. After lunch, visit the Latin Patriarchate and meet Mon Shomali. Visit the church of St Peter in Gallicantu – church of the Cock-Crow, for

Mass. See the dungeon where Jesus was held on Holy Thursday night. Walk around Mount Zion and visit the church of the Dormition, Tomb of David, and Room of the Last Supper. The coach returns the group to the hotel where they will enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.Day 10 – Jerusalem old cityThe group have an early rise to make the journey to the Holy Sepulchre where they celebrate mass. After the celebration you return to hotel for breakfast. The group spend the rest of the morning in the Old City of Jerusalem. Visit church of St Anne and Pool of Bethesda. Walk the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulchre (Luke 23:26-33) and the Rock of Calvary and visit the Western Wall. after lunch you take the coach drive to Ein Karem to visit the church of the Visitation, and church of St John the Baptist. The group return to the hotel were they can enjoy the group farewell dinner.Day 12 – Holy Land DepartureDepart Tel Aviv to return to return home.

In the Holy Land we have established a great relationship with the best ground handers available, providing a professional service throughout. We have also established a very special link with Latin Patriarchate Pilgrimages who provide unique opportunities that only the Latin Patriarchate can. Overseeing all of our groups is our very own representative on the ground, on hand whenever needed.

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Day 1 – US DepartureDepart US airport for overnight flight to RomeDay 2 – Arrival in Rome Upon arrival in Rome the group will travel to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. After time for lunch you will have a panoramic tour of Rome, enjoying views of the main sights of Rome, including the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia and the impressive Altare della Patria. You celebrate the opening Mass of our pilgrimage in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the largest catholic Marian church in Rome and afterwards tour the basilica before transferring to your hotel. Day 3 – RomeThis morning you will attend the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square. You will have a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica a n d have time to enjoy such masterpieces as Michelangelo’s famous ‘Pieta’ statue, Bernini’s canopy altar where the Pope celebrates Mass and the crypt of the Popes. Transfer to Piazza Navona for lunch before visit the main sights of Rome including Trevi Fountain, the

Pantheon and Spanish Steps. In the afternoon you will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, and afterwards have the opportunity to climb the Holy Stairs in the traditional manner. Return to our hotel.Day 4 – St. Peter’s BasilicaAfter breakfast celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Afterwards you will have a tour of the Vatican Museums where you will visit the Candelabra Gallery, the Gallery of Tapestries and Maps and the famous Sistine Chapel. In the afternoon you will travel to the Coliseum and take a guided tour. Return to our hotel.Day 5 – Arrive in San GiovanniAfter breakfast you will depart Rome to Montecassino where you will celebrate Mass at the famous monastery, founded by St. Benedict. Afterwards you will visit the basilica, richly decorated in stucco and mosaics. Despite being badly damaged during World War II, the monastery continues to be a pilgrimage site by virtue of the surviving relics of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. After lunch you will travel to San Giovanni Rotondo, home of Padre Pio, the first priest in the history of the Catholic church to bear the wounds of the Stigmata. You will stay for two nights in San Giovanni Rotondo.Day 6 – Church of St. PioIn the morning you will celebrate Mass in the ancient church of Santa Maria delle where Padre Pio celebrated Mass and heard confessions. You will visit the capuchin friary where Padre Pio

Shrines of Italy

Rome - San Giovanni Rotondo - Assisi - Siena - Padua - BeneventoBelow is a sample of a 12 Day itinerary to Rome, San Giovanni, Loreto, Siena, Padua

and even Venice, an example of a tailored itinerary of multiple destinations

lived and died and see the crucifix before which he received the stigmata. Continue onto the Church of St. Pio of Pietrelcina and have time for private prayer at the crypt where the mortal remains of the saint lie. In the afternoon you will travel to Monte Sant’ Angelo, home to the oldest shrine in Western Europe dedicated to the Archangel Michael. Visit the sacred cave and afterwards have free time for private sightseeing before returning to our hotel.Day 7 – Loreto & Arrive in AssisiIn the morning you will depart from San Giovanni Rotondo to Lanciano, site of the first Eucharistic Miracle of the Catholic Church. You will celebrate Mass then take time for lunch In the afternoon you will travel to the town of Loreto to visit the Basilica of the Holy House of Nazareth, believed to be the same walled chamber where Mary was born, brought up, received the annunciation and lived during the childhood of Jesus. Take time for private prayer before continuing onto Assisi, where you will stay for two nights.Day 8 – AssisiCelebrate Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and visit the chapel of the Porziuncola – the birthplace of the Franciscan Order. Transfer to upper Assisi where you will visit the 13th century Basilica of St. Francis.

Take a walking tour of the medieval town which will include a visit to the Basilica of St. Clare, founder of the Order of the Poor Clares before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight.Day 9 – SienaAfter breakfast you will travel from Assisi to Siena where you will celebrate Mass. Afterwards you will visit the Shrine of Saint Catherine, where she was born in 1347 and where she lived her austere early life as a Dominican. Continue onto Florence where you will stay for one night.Day 10 – PaduaCelebrate Mass in the famous Duomo before taking a walking tour of this historic city and cradle of the Renaissance. In the afternoon you will drive to Padua, made famous by St. Anthony. In the afternoon you will visit the Basilica of St. Anthony and venerate relics of the popular saint then a sightseeing tour which will include a visit to the Shrine of St. Leopold Mandic, the capuchin friar known as a great confessor. Return to your hotel.Day 11 – VeniceAfter morning Mass at the Basilica of St. Anthony we will visit the city of Venice where you will have free time to take in the splendors of this beautiful city and have an opportunity to take a gondola ride up to the famous Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. Return to Padua for dinner & overnight.Day 12 – St. Francis GardenThis morning we will check out of our hotel and travel to Venice airport for our return flight.

With a vast array of Shrines in Italy a well planed and executed itinerary is essential for a successful Pilgrimage. Our dedicated Italy manager makes sure that this is the case. With in-depth knowledge of each shrine and Italy itself each itinerary can be tailored to suit each group without compromising on it’s quality.

Day 1 – US DepartureDepart US airport for overnight flight to DublinDay 2 – Arrive in DublinArrive in Dublin airport and meet our guide and coach. As part of your arrival to this historical city, that dates back to 988AD your coach will take you on a panoramic city sightseeing tour of the highlights of Dublin’s fair City – O’Connell Street, Trinity College, Georgian Squares, Government Buildings, Dublin Castle, Christchurch & St Patrick’s Cathedrals, Guinness’ Brewery, Phoenix Park, and Kilmainham Jail – After our gentle introduction you will visit the Shrine of St Valentine for Mass. Check into hotel for 1 night with dinner. Afternoon free to rest, or for personal visits to places of interest.Day 3 – GlendaloughMorning drive through Co. Wicklow – the Garden of Ireland – to Glendalough, the “Glen of the two Lakes” where you visit the 6th century monastery of St Kevin. Continue to Wexford (Lunch break) and on to Our Lady’s Island for Rosary, and walk in the waters. Drive via New Ross to the ruins of Jerpoint Cistercian Abbey dating from the 12th century. Continue to Kilkenny for overnight, dinner & breakfast.

Day 4 – KillkennyMorning visit to Kilkenny Castle. Drive to Holycross Abbey founded in 1169 – so named because it held a Relic of the True Cross. Lunch break. Continue to the famous Rock of Cashel and visit the site of the conversion of the King of Munster by St Patrick in the 5th century. Cross the Vee Gap to Mount Melleray for Mass in the Monastery chapel. Continue via Lismore Castle to Cobh, for dinner & breakfast.Day 5 – BlarneyVisit the Cobh Heritage Centre – it was from here that over 6 million Irish Famine Exiles departed for the USA and Canada. Drive to Blarney to receive the gift of eloquence as you kiss the famous stone. Visit Blarney Woolen Mills. Continue to Ballyvourney and visit the Holy Well of St Gobnaith en route to Killarney. Dinner & breakfast.Day 6 – Bunratty CastleMass in Killarney Cathedral. Drive via the picturesque village of Adare to Limerick city, where you see King Johns Castle, and the Treaty Stone. Lunch break at “Durty Nellies” famous pub. Afternoon visit to Craggaunowen – a recreation of pre-historic Irish homesteads, followed by visit to Quin Abbey. Check into hotel with breakfast. Evening dinner with traditional entertainment at the famous Bunratty Castle.Day 7 – KnockDepart for the Cliffs of Moher, towering 600

Shrines of Ireland

Dublin - Killkenny - Knock - Croagh Patrick - DownpatrickBelow is a sample of a 12 Day itinerary to Ireland staring in the capital, Dublin and

continuing around this historical island.

feet above sea level. Continue to Galway, see the Spanish Arch, and visit the Cathedral. Lunch break. Afternoon drive to Knock and check into hotel. Visit Ireland’s major Catholic Shrine at Knock, where, on 21st August 1879, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared, along with St Joseph & St John, and Jesus in the form of the Lamb of God. Mass. Return to hotel for dinner.Day 8 – Croagh PatrickDepart for Ballintubber Abbey, founded in 1216, for Mass. Drive to Croagh Patrick, a popular pilgrimage mountain, where St Patrick fasted for 40 days, in the 5th century, and banished all the snakes from Ireland. Lunch break in Westport. Drive to Attymass, and visit home of Fr Peyton, the Rosary priest. Continue via Sligo Abbey and Yeat’s grave at Drumcliffe, to our hotel in Bundoran for 1 night, dinner & breakfast.Day 9 – Lough DergMorning visit to the famous Beleek Pottery factory. Drive to Lough Derg – St Patrick’s Purgatory. You take a short boat trip to the island, and partake in the traditional pilgrims

program of penance. Lunch break. Return to the mainland and drive to Armagh – the Ecclesiastical capital of Ireland – visit the Cathedral of St Patrick and celebrate Mass. Check into hotel for 1 night, dinner & breakfast.Day 10 – DownpatrickDrive to Downpatrick, where, in the grounds of the Cathedral you see the grave of St Patrick. “In Down, one grave three saints do fill – Patrick, Bridget, and Colmcille” Visit the Holy Well of St Bridget in Faughert, where she was born in 454 AD. Remarkable cures have been experienced here, at the Well, the Head Stone, the Knee Stone, and the Back Stone. Lunch break. Visit the ruins of the “jumping” church of Kildemock, where the gable wall miraculously moved to exclude the grave of an excommunicated person. Continue to Drogheda, for Mass at the shrine of St Oliver Plunkett, martyred in 1681 – and see his head in a glass reliquary on a side altar. Drive to Dublin, for overnight and dinner.Day 11 – Explore DublinAfter breakfast you can enjoy a free day to discover all that Dublin has to offer. Day 12 – Depart of the USAfter our final breakfast in Ireland, transfer to Dublin airport for our return flight to the US.

The land where Marian Pilgrimages began, with our head office situated in Ireland our local knowledge is abundant with local help always on hand. Great pride is put into our Shrines of Ireland program, a great harbor for Christianity through out the Middle Ages there are plenty of spiritually important sites to see.

Day 1 – US DepartureDepart US airport for overnight flight to Dubrovnik.Day 2 – Arrive in MedjugorjeOn arrival in Dubrovnik you will be met by our team of guides and transferred to Medjugorje with a guided escort. Upon arrival in Medjugorje you will be taken to your accommodation. Light snack or dinner will be served depending on the time of arrival.Day 3 – IntroductionAfter breakfast, Holy Mass for English speaking pilgrims is at 10.00am in the church of St. James. Following mass there will be an opening meeting and introduction at the shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace. Hear a talk by one of the Medjugorje priests on the messages of Our Lady.

Continue to the Statue of the Risen Lord for a prayer service. After dinner we will participate in the evening program.Day 4 – Hill of ApparitionsMeet with your guides at the statue of Our Lady to walk through the vineyards, to the Hill of Apparitions (Podbrdo). Listen to the story of the first days of the apparitions and then climb, in prayer, to the site of the first apparition. There will usually be a talk by one of the Medjugorje priests on the messages of Our Lady or a meeting with one of the visionaries.

Medjugorje

Hill of Apparitions - Cross Mountain - Mothers VillageBelow is a sample of a 9 Day itinerary to Medjugorje, very easily combined with other

pilgrimages throughout Europe or even the Holy Land.

Day 5 – Visionary meetingOur guides will take us to meet with Vicka or another visionary, for a talk on the messages of Our Lady. This is followed by mass. After dinner, we meet at St. James for the evening program.Day 6 – CenacoloThis afternoon our guides will take us to Cenacolo, which is a community for recovering drug addicts. Dinner is followed by the Rosary, Holy mass and the Glorious Mysteries.Day 7 – Cross MountainClimb up the Cross Mountain (Krizevac), there we will pray the Stations of the Cross as we make our way to the summit. We return for dinner, followed by the evening services at 6pm. After the evening services you are cordially invited to a free concert - An Evening of Prayer through Song - with David Parkes.Day 8 – Blue CrossLast visit to meet with another of the visionaries for a talk and prayers. We will visit St. Francis Garden where we will conduct our closing meeting. Following our meeting we will visit

The Mothers Village. In the afternoon we will visit the Blue Cross, at the base of Apparition Hill, a very place of many Apparitions of Our LadyDay 9 – DepartureThe coaches will collect you from your houses and depart for the airport for your return flight to the US. Our transfers always include our own guides who will take excellent care of you.

Since 1991 Marian Pilgrimages has been bringing pilgrims to Medjugorje, reintroducing flights to the region after years of conflict Marian Pilgrimages became one of the largest operators to this shrine in the world. Developing strong and meaningful relationships in the region we can provide the best of accommodation, transport links and an established professional service second to none.

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Day 1 – US DepartureDepart US airport for overnight flight to Lisbon

Day 2 – Arrive in LisbonOn arrival in Lisbon the group will be met by your coach and guide. The group will be taken into Lisbon city where you will visit the Basilica of St Anthony and celebrate your first pilgrimage Mass. Afterwards you will see the room where St Anthony was born. following this visit the group will be taken on a panoramic tour of the highlights of Lisbon includes: Commercial Square, Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, and Pombal Square. Depart for Fatima and check into hotel for two nights, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 3 – FatimaAfter breakfast you will visit the Apparition site at Cova da Iria and the Basilica with the tombs of Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia and visit the Trinity Chapel. the group will celebrate hte 11am International outdoor Mass at the Domain, followed by the Adeus Farewell. Return to the hotel for lunch. Afternoon walk the Hungarian Way of the Cross to Valinhos and Aljustrel where you can visit the homes of the Children of

Fatima. Return to hotel for dinner. Partake in the spectacular Evening Rosary and candlelight procession at the Domain.

Day 4 – Arrive in Santiago de CompostelaMorning drive to Balazar for Mass at the tomb of Blessed Alexandrina de Costa and visit her home. Continue to Braga, and visit the beautiful shrine of Bom Jesu do Monte. Drive to Santiago de Compostela and check into hotel for 1 night, breakfast and dinner.Day 5 – Cathedral of St. JamesWeather permitting, the group will walk a very short part of the famous Camino de Santiago. Visit the famous Cathedral of St James for Mass. See the Portico of Glory, Jesse Tree, traditional greeting to Master Mateo, embrace the statue of St James over the High Altar, and see his Tomb below. Depart for O’Cebreiro for Mass in the church of the Eucharistic Miracle, and outside, admire the old thatched Pallozas. Continue to Garabandal and check into hotel for 2 nights, breakfast, lunch and dinner.Day 6 – GarabandalMass in the local church followed by the short walk along the Way of the Cross to the Apparition site at The Pines. Lunch at hotel. Afternoon to relax and explore this quiet mountain village. See the homes of the visionaries, the village wash-house, and the

Shrines of Europe

Fatima - Santiago de Compostela - Avila - LourdesBelow is a sample of a 12 Day itinerary combining shrines in Europe, this itinerary

starts in Portugal through Spain and finishes in France.

apparition site of St Michael.Day 7 – Golden StaircaseMorning drive to Burgos, and in the Cathedral we see the tomb of El Cid, the Golden Staircase, and the flexible Crucifix. Continue to Alba de Tormes for Mass in the Convent of the Annunciation – important shrine with the tomb of St Teresa of Avila. Drive to Avila for 2 nights, breakfast and dinner.Day 8 – AvilaFull day in Avila, where we see the birthplace of St Teresa, the Cathedral, Basilica of St Vincent, the Town Plaza, the church of St Teresa - where we celebrate Mass, and the mighty Walls of the town.Day 9 – MadridMorning Mass in Avila. Drive via El Escorial – the most important architectural monument of the Spanish Renaissance – which incorporates a Church, Monastery, Royal Palace, College and Library. Visit nearby Val de los Caidos – Valley of the Fallen – where 40,000 were buried after the Spanish Civil War. In the magnificent Basilica of the Holy Cross, we find the tomb of Franco. Drive into Madrid. Our panoramic city tour includes: Puerta de Alcala, Royal Palace, Campo del Moro Gardens, Almudena Cathedral, City Hall, Gran Via Street, Prado

Museum, Puerta del Sol Square, and the Los Ventas Bull Ring. Check into hotel for 1 night, breakfast and dinner.Day 10 – LoyolaMorning drive to Loyola to visit the Shrine of St Ignatius, the Basilica, and his home. Afternoon drive to Lourdes for 2 nights, breakfast, lunch and dinner.Day 11 – LourdesVisit the famous Grotto of Massabielle, Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Crypt, Basilica of the Rosary, Chapel of St Bernadette, Underground Basilica of St Pius X, the Baths, Stations of the Cross – all in the vicinity of the Domain. Walking tour to places associated with St Bernadette including: Boly Mill, Cachot, Hospice, Parish Church and Cemetery. Get some Holy Water which comes from the Spring. Take part in the evening Rosary and Torchlight Processions. Day 12 – Depart of the USAfter our final breakfast in Lourdes, you transfer to Toulouse airport for our return flight to the US.

Our network throughout Europe positions us to provide fantastic combinations of shrines for groups who wish to visit more than just one. With established staff in all of the major shrines we can be confident that a great level of service will be provided throughout any combination of shrines the group wish to visit.

My hundred thousand welcomes began the minute I posed the question: Are two pilgrimages possible at the same time? Indeed,

Knock and the Holy Land can be done sequentially said the American agent of Marian Pilgrimages in MA. She then drew me

up an itinerary and laid out a travel route one side of Ireland to the other where I joined with the pilgrimage leaving Dublin to the Holy Land. My directions were flawless - all connections made without

misdirection till the tour group gathered me up like one of the family and whisked me off to Israel. With the assistance of a tour member,

I negotiated two of the most arduous weeks of my life (not for the faint hearted). Our guide in the Holy Land was professional, knowledgeable and full of energy. He made sure we missed

nothing and made the Holy Land come to life. We were wrapped in prayer the whole time till finally back in Ireland Knock I could

sit quietly in the chapel thanking God for my Irish roots, our unshakable faith, our faithful priests, our prayerful laity and of

course my tour operator in MA.Amen!

Evelyn - Melbourne, FL

For the past 4 years we have used Marian Pilgrimages USA for our pilgrimages to Medjugorje. I cannot say enough good things about the

manner in which our groups have been treated and the satisfaction all of our people have experienced using Marian Pilgrimages. The

professionalism and expertise shown by Mary and all those working at Marian Pilgrimages from Davis Parkes’ wonderful concerts, to the

warmth of their guest houses where we were accepted and treated like family the entire time, to the very professional and extremely knowledgeable guide Mojca Carapina who led us through all the

important venues answering hundreds of questions that our people had for her. All in all a great team that have helped make our trips to Medjugorje the past 4 years, the most wonderful spiritual experience that our people still talk about. Mary has always bent over backwards to make sure all our trips are smooth, safe and top quality... I would

recommend Marian Pilgrimages USA to anyone planning on taking a group anywhere in the world.

Claude - Methuen, MA

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