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renew our spirit of love, forgiveness and peace
2016
The Jubilee of Mercy
"It will be a holy year of mercy" - Pope Francis
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MARIAN PILGRIMAGES
Why go with Marian Pilgrimages?
Two Decades of Experience
With a loyalty in 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 programme. We at Marian Pilgrimages believe solely
in this instruction and have allowed it to be the core instrument
in designing our pilgrimage itinerary. Pilgrims, either as part of
a group or travelling by themselves, will see that this ethos has
spilled over not only into our extensive programme but also into
our professional guides and services, both on the ground and
here in Ireland.
We believe that by travelling with Marian Pilgrimages you will
benefit by being part of the ‘Family’ that is Marian Pilgrimages.
Receiving complete support both here in Ireland and on the
ground, we will endeavour to make your pilgrimage a rewarding
and fruitful experience.
COMPLETE SUPPORT AND VALUE FOR
MONEY
CONVENIENCE AND FINANCIAL
SECURITY
From the moment we receive your call, our dedicated staff in
Ireland 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 departures from airports of your choice, we strive to offer
a journey that is convenient to you. We have confirmed
all day flights to ensure that your journey is comfortable
and enjoyable.
Our itineraries have been designed and tailored with 25 years
of experience behind us in organising pilgrimages. We have
ensured that all Marian Pilgrimages programmes will encompass
the Blessed aspects of your venue, all the while being concise
of balancing the individual’s needs and ability with taking part
in the itinerary. Your guides, alongside our office, work closely
to ensure all facets of each pilgrim’s booking are taken care of.
With the exception of schedule flights, we do not
charge fuel surcharges, extra fees for late bookings
or name changes. We also make sure the airport
taxes and charges are correct and not inflated.
‘Marian Pilgrimages’ is a fully bonded Tour
Operator (TO142) by the Irish Government
and holds an ATOL licence for our flights and
pilgrimages out of the North of Ireland. This
ensures that your pilgrimage is financially secure.
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CONTENTS
Holy Land4
Medjugorje12
Lourdes16
Shrines of Italy22
Fatima 30
Shrines of France34
Camino de Santiago36
2016 Extraordinary
Jubilee Year of Mercy.
The practice of
pilgrimage has a special
place in the Holy Year
because it represents the
journey each of us makes
in this life. By crossing the
threshold of the Holy Door
anyone who enters will experience
the love of God who consoles, pardons,
and instills hope.
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MARIAN PILGRIMAGES
Renew our Spirit of Love, Forgiveness & Peace
Marian Pilgrimages have been organising pilgrimages to Marian
Shrines around the world for over 25 years. Our family-run business
offers custom made itineraries to Marian Shrines such as Medjugorje,
Lourdes, Fatima, the Holy Land and Italy. We at Marian Pilgrimages
pride ourselves on the good standard of accommodation, our fantastic
team of guides and the welcoming nature of all our staff.
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, at Marian Pilgrimages, believe that we provide
the spiritual environment accompanied with like minded pilgrims
and a structured programme to make sure that you receive the most
out of your pilgrimage with the least amount of hassle.
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Parish & Group Bookings
Here at Marian Pilgrimages we have the ability to tailor make our itineraries
for our groups. If there is a particular tour you would like to put together
that is not already listed in this brochure please contact our office where our
experienced staff can tailor make an trip to suit
you.
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Holy Land
see the scriptures come alive
The Holy Land is universally known as the first Marian Shrine. The
significance of the Holy Land relates back to the beginning of Our
Lady’s life as the Mother of our Saviour. The Holy Land allows
you to see the Scriptures come alive and see where Jesus began his
ministry.
This journey will truly enlighten your prayers and your understanding
of what you are praying for. We will follow in the footsteps of Jesus
and discover this unique and spiritual land with visits to Tiberias,
Cana, Nazareth, Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
For 2016 Marian Pilgrimages are delighted to announce that our
direct charter series to Tel Aviv will begin on the 2nd October. We
will fly from Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Belfast on selected dates.
Please see page 11 for specific dates and prices.
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Jerusalem & Bethlehem
Tiberias & Sea of Galilee
Jerusalem:
Pater Noster Church built in the 4th century, stands on the
original site where Jesus taught the disciples the Lord’s Prayer.
The Via Dolorosa, also known at the Path of Sorrow, is
traditionally known as the road that Jesus carried the Cross to
Calvary. The road starts were Jesus was tried and convicted and
condemned to be crucified. The 14 Stations of the Cross are
based on events that occurred while Jesus was carrying the Cross
to Calvary. We will walk the Via Dolorosa to the site where He
was crucified on the Hill of Golgotha. Situated on the Hill of
Golgotha stands the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Known as
the holiest place in the Christian world, the church stands on the
site where Jesus was crucified and the tomb in which He was
buried. The room of the Last Supper is located above the Tomb
of David and Mount Zion. It is believed to be the room where
Jesus and His Disciples shared His last supper the night before
His capture.
Galilee:
The Mount of Beatitudes is located on the shores of the Sea
of Galilee. According to tradition, this is the location where
Jesus delivered His most important sermon, the "Sermon on the
Mount." Today, there stands a Franciscan Church on the original
site.
Garden of Gethsemane:
Located directly next to the Church of All Nations lies the
Garden of Gethsemane. According to Christian tradition the
Garden of Gethsemane is where Jesus spent His last night. After
the Last Supper, Jesus and His disciples left the city of Jerusalem
and travelled here where they prayed until the guards, led by
Judas, came to arrest Jesus.
Bethlehem:
Located just 5 miles from Jerusalem lies the town of Bethlehem,
the birthplace of Jesus Christ. One of the oldest surviving
churches in Bethlehem is the Church of the Nativity. Built over
a grotto, it is believed to be the site where the Virgin Mary gave
birth to Jesus. Close to Manger Square lies the Milk Grotto.
This is where Mary, St. Joseph and Baby Jesus took refuge from
Herod's soldiers while fleeing to Egypt. Located 2km from
Bethlehem, lies the Shepherds Fields. Traditionally it is said that
the Angels of the Lord visited the shepherds in these fields to
inform them of Baby Jesus' birth. The churches of St. Jerome
and the Holy Innocents are located in Bethlehem also.
Tabgha:
Located in Tabgha is the Church of the Multiplication of the
Loaves and the Fish. According to tradition this is the site
where Jesus miraculously multiplied 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish
into enough food to feed 5000 people. See the church with its
beautiful mosaics of fish and a bread basket symbolising this
miracle.
Capernaum:
Capernaum was Jesus' home base during his ministry. The
Apostles also lived here. See the ruins of the local Synagogue
that Jesus taught in and also the excavations of St. Peter's mother
in law's house.
Mount Tabor:
Mount Tabor also known as the Mount of Transfiguration, is
believed to be the site of the transfiguration where an exchange
took place between Jesus with Elijah and Moses.
Cana:
North of Nazareth lies the village of Cana, the location where
Jesus performed His first miracle. Jesus turned a large quantity
of water into wine when the wine ran out at a wedding He and
His disciples were attending.
Nazareth:
The Basilica of the Annunciation is located in the heart of the
city of Nazareth. It is said to be built over the site of the Virgin
Mary’s house and where Angel Gabriel told Our Lady that she
would give birth to Jesus. The current building of St. Joseph’s
Church was constructed in 1914. This small church stands over
the remains of St. Joseph’s carpentry workshop and the house
of the Holy Family. It contains storage pits that may date back
from the time of Jesus. Visit also the Cave, home of the Holy
Family and Mary's Well, which was the main source of water
for the city and where it is believed that Mary fetched water and
bathed Baby Jesus.
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Holy Land Sample Itinerary
4 days Bethlehem, 4 days Tiberias
We will follow in the footsteps of Jesus and discover this unique and spiritual land with visits to Tiberias, Nazareth, Jerusalem
and Bethlehem. Marian Pilgrimages have numerous different Holy Land trips available in 2016 for 8 nights durations. Please
see a sample itinerary below for 4 days in Bethlehem and 4 days in Tiberias, and remember to give our office a call, or log
onto www.marian.ie/holyland, as we have the ability to tailor make our Holy Land trips should you wish to visit a particular
place not listed below.
Day 1 - Arrive Holy Land
Morning check in at your airport for Marian Pilgrimages direct
charter flight to Tel Aviv. On arrival in Tel Aviv we meet our
coach and guide and transfer to Bethlehem. Check into your
Hotel in Bethlehem for 4 nights, dinner, bed & breakfast.
Day 2 - Bethlehem
Our first stop on our programme is to the little town of
Bethlehem. Morning visit to the church of the Nativity and see
the birthplace of Jesus, and the Holy Manger. Celebrate Mass
in the church of St Jerome. After, we see the chapel of St.
Joseph and the chapel of the Innocents. Visit the Milk Grotto
ad the Shepherds Fields. In the remote picturesque village of
Ein Karem we visit the Church of St. John the Baptist. See the
high altar dedicated to St. John, the altar of St. John's mother,
Elizabeth and a grotto said to be the birthplace of St. John. We
also visit the church of the visitation. This church is said to be
built over the house where the Virgin Mary visited her cousin
Elizabeth while pregnant. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 3 - Jerusalem
Drive to Jerusalem, the jewel in the crown that is the Holy Land.
On the Mount of Olives, take a 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. This afternoon visit the church of St Peter in
Gallicantu – church of the Cock-Crow - and celebrate Mass. See
the dungeon where Jesus was held on Holy Thursday night. Visit
Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. Dinner at hotel.
Day 4 - Old City of Jerusalem
Morning in the Old City of Jerusalem. Visit the church of St
Anne, a 12th century church that is traditionally known as the
site of the home of Jesus' maternal grandparents. Nearby we see
the Pool of Bethesda, the site of one of Jesus' miracles where
He healed a man who had been paralysed for nearly 40 years.
Walk the Via Dolorosa, also known as the Path of Sorrow, to
the church of the Holy Sepulchre for Mass and see the Rock of
Calvary. Visit the Western Wall also. This afternoon take a walk
on Mount Zion to visit the church of the Dormition, Tomb of
David, and the Room of the Last Supper, believed to be the
room where Jesus and His Disciples shared supper the evening
before His capture. Dinner at hotel.
Day 5 - Dead Sea
Visit Bethany for Mass, and see the tomb of Lazarus. Drive
via the Inn of the Good Samaritan, located between Jerusalem
and Jericho, to the Dead Sea. Take some time to relax and float
on the water near Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were
found between 1946 and 1956. Continue into Jericho and see
the Mount of Temptation. This is said to be the mountain where
Jesus spent 40 days and 40 nights fasting and where it was said he
was tempted by Satan. Also in Jericho we will see the Sycamore
tree that Zacchaeus, the local tax collector, climbed in order
to get a glimpse of Jesus. It was after meeting with Jesus that
resulted in Zacchaeus in turing over a new leaf. Drive along
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the Jordan Valley to Tiberias and check into hotel for 4 nights,
dinner, bed & breakfast.
Day 6 - Mount of Beatitudes
This morning visit the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of
Galilee. This is the location where Jesus delivered the "Sermon on
the Mount". Celebrate Mass and take part in a full reading of the
great Sermon on the Mount. Visit Capernaum – where we see the
old Synagogue and the excavations of Peter's mother in law's house.
Visit also the site of the multiplication of the Loaves and Fish at
Tabgha and the church of the Primacy of Peter on the lake-shore.
Take a boat trip across the Sea of Galilee to Tiberias with relevant
Bible readings. Return to the hotel for dinner.
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Morning drive to Cana, and visit the church of the Wedding
Feast – the site of Jesus’ first miracle, where at a wedding, Jesus
turned water into wine. Married couples on the trip will have an
opportunity to renew their Marriage Vows. Continue to Nazareth
and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation for Mass. See the Cave
home of the Holy Family, St Joseph’s workshop and Mary’s Well.
In the afternoon drive to Haifa. See the beautiful Bahai Gardens,
and visit the Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
and the cave of Elijah the prophet. Return to the hotel for dinner.
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Day 8 - River Jordan
Drive to Mount Tabor, also known as the Mount of Transfigeration,
and ascend by taxi for Mass at the church of the Transfiguration and
enjoy a view of the Valley of Armageddon. Continue to Yardinet
for a renewal of our Baptism vows at the River Jordan. Afternoon
free in Tiberias. Final dinner at hotel.
Please note that the above itinerary is a sample itinerary only. Please log on to
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Jaffa
Day 9 - Arrive Ireland
This morning we transfer to Tel Aviv airport for our direct return
flight to Ireland.
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Holy Land Accommodation
Marian Pilgrimages have chosen a fantastic selection of three and four star hotels in the Holy Land. Our trips to the Holy
Land can be on a half board or full board basis. These hotels are located in Tiberias, Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Rooms in
can be single, twin or triple with en-suite. The hotels we have selected are dedicated to quality location and friendliness that
are well suited to all of our pilgrims.
Manger Square Hotel - Bethlehem
Location - Located in the heart of Bethlehem.
Situated just a stones throw from the Church of the Nativity, lies the fabulous 4 star Manger
Square Hotel. The hotel offers uninteruppted luxurious views of the city of Bethlehem.
Decorated in a modern style the Manger Square
restaurant caters for all nationalities where the
food is buffet style. After dinner, our groups
can take in traditional music and dancing.
The 220 rooms are spacious and comfortable
with amenities such as a flat screen TV, air
conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, mini bar and a safe. Other facilities in
the hotel include 24 hour front desk, garden, terrace, luggage storage, laundry service, shop,
lift, and free Wifi. The large lobby provides a bright, spacious area with background music
for one to relax and unwind after a busy day in Bethlehem. This fantastic location coupled
with the polite and hospitable staff ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.
Grand Park Hotel - Bethlehem
Location - In a convenient location, within walking disctance to the city centre.
The Grand Park Hotel in Bethlehem is a modern and comfortable hotel in a central location.
The panoramic rooftop restaurant offers beautiful
views of Bethlehem and of the Church of the
Nativity. All 111 charming rooms are fully equipped
with free wifi, flat screen TV, phone, desk, safety
deposit box, hair dryer and air conditioning. The
staff are very attentive and knowledgeable and
provide an excellent service. You can be assured of
a good personalised service throughout your stay. Other facilities in the hotel include a lift, 24
hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests, garden, terrace, laundry service, luggage storage
and a bar. The Grand Park Hotel in Bethlehem provides charming accommodation, delicious
meals and welcoming staff that will ensure your stay will be one to remember.
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Hotel Star - Bethlehem
Location - In a convenient location, within walking disctance to the city centre.
The Star Hotel in Bethlehem is conveniently located close to the city centre and the holy
sites are within walking distance. Staff in the Star hotel are polite and friendly, and will strive
to ensure your stay is an enjoyable and memorable one. The roof top restaurant offers an
outstanding panoramic view of Bethlehem. You can be assured of a good personalised service
throughout your stay.
The hotel consists of 72 guestrooms with twins, singles or triples available. Facilities in the
rooms include an ensuite bathroom with a shower, safety deposit box, TV, air conditioning,
internet connection, heating and hairdryer. The facilities in the Star hotel include a lift, restaurant, parking, bar and facilities for disabled
guests.
Holyland Hotel - Jerusalem
Location - Close to the city centre, with some views overlooking the Old City.
Situated in an excellent location, close to Dasmascus Gate and the Western Wall
lies the 3 star Holyland Hotel. The decor of the hotel is classical with carpet and
light wood. The entrance to the hotel lies along a peaceful street. Some of the
100 rooms have views overlooking the Old City and were all recently renovated.
All rooms are equipped with ensuite bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, heating, safety
deposit box, tea/coffee making facilities and a telephone. The multi-lingual staff are
prompt, polite and eager to ensure your stay will be a satisfactory one. Other services in
the hotel include a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, 24 hour reception, air conditioning, Wi-fi,
facilities for disabled guests, laundry service, lift and currency exchange. The Holyland
hotel is a jewel of a hotel located in the heart of Jerusalem.
Rimonim Shalom hotel - Jerusalem
Location - Approximately 10 minutes from Jerusalem city centre.
Rimonim Shalom Hotel is a 4 star hotel located on a hill overlooking Jerusalem. All 287
guestrooms in this hotel are cozy and comfortable with the main feature being the floor to
ceiling windows in every room providing guests with a magnificient view of Jerusalem. Other
amenities in the rooms include Wifi, room service, air conditioning, tea/coffee
making facilities, ensuite with bath and shower, flat screen TV, telephone, safety deposit box
and hairdryer.
Facilities in the hotel include an outdoor pool (open May - Sept) outdoor
terrace, currency exchange, laundry services, luggage storage, gift shop, lift, 24 hour front desk, bar and restaurant. The restaurant offers
buffet style meals with a large variety to choose from. The staff in the Rimonim Shalom hotel are warm and courteous and provide a
great quality of service.
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Restal Hotel - Tiberias
Location - 10 minute walk from the Sea of Galilee.
The Restal Hotel is a fabulous 4 star hotel in a convenient location in the city centre of
Tiberias. This family run hotel is welcoming and comfortable with excellant service. In
2009 the hotel underwent a complete refurbishment. They ensured to restore the original
Galilee stone the hotel was built in, while the interior is modern and updated. The new
open plan lobby creates a unique and friendly atmosphere while the friendly staff are
pleasant and courteous.
All 175 guestrooms are equipped with a flat screen TV, direct dial telephone, safety
deposit box, mini bar, air conditioning and heating and an ensuite bathroom with a
hairdryer. Other facilities in the hotel include 24 hour front desk, gym, outdoor pool, lift,
laundry service, restaurant, bar, shop, Wifi, luggage storage and currency exchange.
Prima Too Hotel - Tiberias
Location - Located approximately 10 minutes from the Sea of Galilee
The Prima Too Hotel in Tiberias is a wonderful 4 star hotel surrounded by he glistening
waters of the Sea of Galilee and is the perfect base to explore Tiberias and Nazareth. This
hotel has over 70 spacious guestrooms which are all furnished to the highest standards.
Facilities in the rooms consist of a fridge, kettle, TV, hairdryer, bath or shower, safe, air
conditioning, wifi and phone.
The dining room offers magnificent views of the Sea of Galilee as well as plenty of
delicious food for breakfast and dinner. Staff at the Prima Too Hotel are friendly and
helpful ensuring that your stay is a pleasant one. Other services in the hotel include a bar, lift, 24 hour front desk, currency exchange,
garden, terrace, spa, laundry services and wifi in public area. The newly reonvated lobby is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day.
Hotel Bali - Tiberias
Location - A convenient location perched on a mountaintop - overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
The 3 star Bali Hotel is in a prime location in the heart of Tiberias. This excellent hotel
offers magnificent views overlooking the Sea of Galilee. A combination of the helpful
and efficient staff along with the fantastic facilities in the Hotel Bali, will ensure that your
stay here will be a pleasant one.
All 161 guestrooms in the Hotel Bali are spacious and comfortable with a private bathroom, hairdryer and toiletries. Facilities in the rooms include satellite TV, air conditioning
and heating. Other services in the hotel include outdoor and indoor swimming pools,
restaurant, bar, parking, Wi-fi, fitness centre, 24 hour front desk, facilities for disabled
guests, currency exchange and a lift.
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Holy Land
All Marian Pilgrimages trips to the
Holy Land include the following:
 Return direct flights from Ireland
 20kg check-in luggage plus carry on per person
 Accommodation with dinner, bed and breakfast
The prices below include return flights from Ireland with 20kg checked in luggage, coach transfers and
travel as per itinerary, English speaking guide throughout trip, tips for hotels, coach driver and guide.
For a full itinerary of each trip below please visit www.marian.ie/holyland or call the office.
*Please note that the tours below depend on the amount of passengers booked. Marian Pilgrimages
reserve the right to cancel any tour due to insufficient numbers.
Not Included
Airport taxes and charges €74, Comprehensive Pilgrimage Insurance €25
For Belfast flights
Airport taxes and charges £50, Comprehensive Pilgrimage Insurance £20
DEPARTURES
FROM
DURATION
PRICE
Bethlehem & Tiberias
Sunday 20th March (halfboard)
Ex Dublin
8
€1396
Sunday 25 September (halfboard)
Ex Dublin
8
€1331
Monday 26th September (halfboard)
Ex Dublin
8
€1331
Sunday 2 October (halfboard)
Ex Dublin
8
€1351
locally with 24hr emergency contact number
Monday 3rd October (halfboard)
Ex Dublin
8
€1331
Ex Belfast 8
£1180
 All admission charges as per itinerary
Monday 10th October (halfboard)
Ex Dublin
8
€1331
 Boat trip on Sea of Galilee and Taxis at Mount Sunday 16 October (halfboard)
Ex Cork
8
€1331
Ex Belfast 8
£1180
Ex Shannon
8
€1331
Ex Shannon
8
€1331
Sunday 30th October (fullboard)
Ex Shannon
8
€1476
(€25 reduction on cost for those holding their own or wishing to purchase
alternative Travel Insurance)
Monday 31st October (halfboard)
Ex Shannon
8
€1331
Sunday 6th November (halfboard)
Ex Dublin
8
€1331
With visits to:
Bethlehem ~ Holy Manger ~ Milk Grotto ~ Jerusalem
Via Dolorosa ~ Garden of Gethsemane ~ Dead Sea
Qumran ~ Jericho ~ Sea of Galilee ~ Nazareth
Cana ~ Haifa ~ Mount Tabor ~ River Jordan Baptism
Monday 7 November (halfboard)
Ex Dublin
8
€1331
Monday 3rd October (halfboard)
Ex Dublin
8
€1446
Sunday 9th October (halfboard)
Ex Belfast 8
£1205
Monday 31 October (fullboard)
Ex Shannon
8
€1476
 All travel in modern air-conditioned coach
 English speaking Christian guide throughout
 Marian Pilgrimages Irish Representative based
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 Tips for Hotels, Coach Driver, and Guide
 All airport & local taxes
 Comprehensive travel insurance
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Cashel & Emly Diocesan Pilgrimage
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage
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Medjugorje
Our Lady's mission is one of peace and love
Since 1981, in a small village in Bosnia-Herzegovina named Medjugorje, the Blessed Virgin Mary has been appearing and
giving messages to the world. In her own words she tells us, "I have come to tell the world that God exists. He is the fullness
of life, and to enjoy this fullness and peace, you must return to God". The following is an account of the beginning of the
Apparitions;
On the 24th June 1981, on the hill known as Podbrdo (Apparition Hill) six children, Ivanka Ivankovic, Mirjana Dragicevic,
Vicka Ivankovic, Ivan Dragicevic, Ivan Ivankovic and Milka Pavlovic saw a beautiful young woman carrying a little child in
her arms. They were frightened at what they saw and did not come closer, even though the woman beckoned them closer.
They knew this woman was Our Lady.
The following day, the 25th of June 1981, the children went to the same place where Our Lady had appeared the previous
day in hope of seeing her again. However, the group of children
had changed somewhat; Ivan Ivankovic and Milka
Pavlovic were replaced by two others, Marija Pavlovic and
Jakov Colo. With the flash of a light, the six children
looked up and saw Our
Lady, this time without the child.
When they reached her, they fell to their knees and
began to pray with Our
Lady. Before Our Lady left the
children, she said, "God be with you my angels!"
There has been only 5 days
where no apparitions occurred.
Medjugorje has been a place of peace, hope and
inspiration for so many.
The Word of God is alive in
Medjugorje as well as conversion. 2016 marks the
35th
anniversary
of
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apparitions
in
Medjugorje.
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Medjugorje
Marian Pilgrimages is Ireland’s first and foremost
Medjugorje Specialist. For more than 25 years our
experience in organising pilgrimages to this religious
shrine has been unsurpassed.
Day 2 - Opening Meeting
After 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, participate in the evening
programme.
Our Lady has come to earth to re-educate us and to help us
convert and re-centre our lives back to God. Her role has
always been one of guiding people to her Son, Jesus. What a
fantastic opportunity we have before us! It is important that we
understand both the magnitude and the urgency of Our Lady's
call to conversion, and that we respond to it with all our hearts.
Day 3 - Hill of Apparitions
Meet 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. We return for dinner,
followed by the evening services at 6pm.
Please see below for our sample itinerary to Medjugorje.
This itinerary is based on the Summer programme. For 2016
the Summer programme begins on the 1st June and ends on
Krizevac. For pilgrims travelling during the Winter season the
times will be an hour earlier.
Day 4 - Cenacolo
Our guides will take us to meet with one of the visionaries
(if available), for a talk on the messages of Our Lady. This
afternoon our guides will take us to Cenacolo, which is a
community for recovering drug addicts. After dinner, meet at St.
James for the evening programme.
Medjugorje Sample
Itinerary
The Marian Pilgrimages itinerary, devised with the pilgrims needs
in mind, balances prayer and activity in each day. The staple
element in the daily programme is the evening prayer service.
After the evening meal, gather at St. James for the Rosary (Joyful
and Sorrowful Mysteries) at 6pm. It is then followed with Holy
Mass at 7pm. The Glorious Mysteries and Healing Prayers are
at 8pm and on Fridays, the Veneration of the Cross is at 8pm.
Tuesdays at 10pm, Thursdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 10pm sees
the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrement. The time of
the apparition of Our Lady is usually marked by a moment of
silence at 6.40pm.
Holy Mass, for English speaking pilgrims, is at 10am from
Monday to Saturday and Holy Mass on Sunday and holidays is
at 12 noon.
Day 1 - Arrive Medjugorje
Check in at your airport, where our local representative will be
on hand to assist you. On arrival in Croatia 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 and introduced to your host family. Light snack
or dinner will be served depending on the time of arrival.
Day 5 - Cross Mountain
Climb up the Cross Mountain (Krizevac), where 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.
Day 6 - Blue Cross
Hear a talk by one of the Medjugorje priests. In the afternoon
we will visit the Blue Cross, at the base of Apparition Hill, a very
special place of many Apparitions of Our Lady. This evening,
after dinner you may take part in the evening ceremonies.
Day 7 - Mothers Village
We will conduct our closing meeting on the church grounds.
Following our meeting we will visit The Mothers Village. After
dinner, you may participate in the evening programme.
Day 8 - Depart Medjugorje
The coaches will collect you from your houses and depart for the
airport for your return flight. Our transfers always include our
own guides who will take excellent care of you.
www.marian.ie/medjugorje or call 01-8788159 for specific dates and prices.
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Marian Pilgrimages Accommodation
Marian Pilgrimages have built up an exclusive choice of accommodation over the past 25 years, which is dedicated to quality, location
and friendliness. Traditionally accommodation in Medjugorje is in private houses on a half board basis. The rooms in all our houses are
single, twin or treble rooms en-suite, with some quads and family rooms available. All of our houses now have lifts. There is an open tea
& coffee-making facility in every house. All our accommodation is within a 7 minute stroll to the church. The hosts of each house, who
all speak English and even a "cupla focal”, guarantee a friendly and hospitable stay throughout your week.
Tomato - 1 minute walk
Tomato house, or Rosa’s house, is one of the closest houses we have in proximity to the church.
The house was recently renovated in 2015 and has been extended to 33 rooms all of which
are en-suite. Tomato house has 2 disabled bathrooms and also an inter-connecting room for
families. Pilgrims are further accommodated by the addition of a lift. Our groups may also find
the new lounge area of particular importance and convenience.
Pandza - 1 minute walk
Pandza house is in a fantastic location; one of the closest we have to the church! Located across
the road from Tomato house and restaurant, this house is ideal for those who need to be close
to St. James. The house consists of 28 rooms including
singles, twins and triples with a room for disabled guests on the ground floor.
Ines and Miles - 3 minute walk
Ines and Miles house is superbly located with only a 3 minute walk to St. James Church. All
25 rooms are en-suite and a disabled bathroom is fitted on the ground floor. There is a lift to
serve 3 floors which allows every pilgrim to benefit from the top floors for a beautiful view of
Medjugorje. All of the triple rooms have balconies. The location of Ines and Mile house is in a
quieter part of the village.
Marinas - 3 minute walk
Marina’s house is located beside Ines and Miles house. All 31 rooms are spacious with an
en-suite. A lift is available to all 3 floors with a room on the ground floor suitable to pilgrims in
need of a disabled bathroom. Most of the rooms in Marinas house have balconies. There is a
small seating area outside for pilgrims to relax and chat about the day's activities.
Milicevic - 4 minute walk
Otherwise known as ‘Pimk House’, it is situated on the main street of Medjugorje with a maximum
walk of 4 minutes to the church. The house is equipped with a reception area, lounge area, a
separate tea and coffee area and 30 spacious rooms. A lift services the 3 floors. Some rooms have
balconies that boast a view of Podbrdo. Milicevic can also be recognised by it's beautiful front
garden.
Stankas - 6 minute walk
Stankas house is located past the post office and is a 6 minute walk from St. James Church. Its
location takes you away from the busier parts of Medjugorje. Stankas house recently renovated
their dining room and guestrooms. All 30 rooms are accessible by a lift. A triple on the first floor is
available to those in need of a disabled bathroom. Stankas house also boasts of an outdoor terrace
which is the perfect nook for our groups to relax after a busy day in Medjugorje.
(01(www.marian.ie - tel:(01) 878 8159
Marian Pilgrimages &
Our Guides
David Parkes & The Guides: For the last 15 years, David Parkes,
our pilgrim director, has led the Marian Pilgrimages programme in
Medjugorje. David has in this time successfully organised, coordinated
and helped over 100,000 pilgrims in Medjugorje. David has a special
connection to Medjugorje and can indeed relate to many people who
have been touched by Medjugorje. This connection allows him to
be entirely involved with any aspect of a trip and does so with great
understanding and reverence.
medjugorje
The prices below include return flights from Ireland, return transfers to
Medjugorje by special coach - accompanied by guide, Halfboard accommodation, Full
religious programme operated by Marian Pilgrimages.
Not Included
Airport taxes and charges €74,
Comprehensive Pilgrimage Insurance for 7 nights or under €15
Comprehensive Pilgrimage Insurance for over 7 nights €25
DEPARTURES
DURATION
Easter Departures
Sunday 27th March
Sunday 27th March
Sunday 27th March
Monday 28th March
April Departures
Sunday 3rd April up to Wednesday 20th April
May & June Departures
Monday 2nd May
Wednesday 11th May
Monday 16th May
Wednesday 18th May
Friday 20th May
Wednesday 25th May
Ozana, Danijela, Tania, David, Mojca, Danijela
Friday 3rd June up to Wednesday 15th June
Wednesday 29th June
While David is responsible for all aspects of the pilgrimage experience,
he is joined by the assistance of 5 full time Marian Pilgrimages staff.
Each has numerous years of experience working with pilgrims and our
Group Leaders. Our guides have built up a strong relationship with
our pilgrims and group leaders creating a sense of family and an
atmosphere of a home away from home. Along with David
and the guides, the Marian Pilgrimages office, located on
the main street in Medjugorje, is open to give any
assistance to our pilgrims.
PRICE
Anniversary Date
Wednesday 22nd June
July Departures
Wednesday 6th July up to Wednesday 20th July
Youth Festival
Wednesday 27th July up to Wednesday 3rd Aug.
August Departures
Wednesday 10th Aug. up to Wednesday 17th Aug.
Wednesday 24th August
Wednesday 31st August
September Departures
Wednesday 7th Sept. up to Wednesday 28th Sept.
October Departures
Wednesday 5th October
Wednesday 12th Oct. up to Wednesday 19th Oct.
Wednesday 26th October
5
€510
7
€610
8
€660
7
€610
7
€510
7
€510
7
€510
9
€550
7
€570
5
€460
7
€570
7
€570
7
€580
7
€610
7
€550
7
€610
7
€590
7
€600
7
€610
7
€610
7
€590
7
€570
7
€610
single room
€140 EXTRA PER WEEK PER PERSON
€210 EXTRA TO STAY FOR AN EXTRA WEEK
Medjugorje & Dubrovnik
Please contact our office directly for dates and prices
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Lourdes
what I have to say to you does not
have to be written down
On the 11th of February 1858, Bernadette Soubirous
witnessed a beautiful apparition in a small village in
France known as Lourdes. While gathering wood by
the Grotto, Bernadette first saw a vision of Our Lady
surrounded by brilliant light. Too frightened to approach
her, Bernadette prayed the Rosary while Our Lady looked
on in quiet approval. Our Lady then disappeared. It was
not until her third visit to the Grotto that she spoke. She
asked Bernadette to come to the Grotto for fifteen days.
Bernadette did as requested and listened to the messages
Our Lady delivered from God. In these messages He
asks His children to pray for sinners and repent. During
the apparitions Our Lady gave Bernadette a mission; She
requested that Bernadette tell the priests to build a chapel
and come in procession to Lourdes.
During the 9th apparition, the discovery of the miraculous
spring in the Grotto was made by Bernadette. Its waters
are said to have healing powers and many miraculous
healings to this day are attributed to it. Bernadette was
scrutinised and questioned by hundreds of people on a
daily basis. Cure Peyramale, the local pastor, accused
Bernadette of lying about the apparitions and demanded
that she ask Our Lady to identify herself. On the feast of
the Annunciation, Our Lady declared to Bernadette “I
am the Immaculate Conception”. It was then that people
ceased accusing Bernadette of lies. The apparitions lasted
until July 1858. There were 18 apparitions in total and 2008
marked the anniversary of the 150th year of Lourdes.
By decree of
Monsignor
Brouwet,
Bishop of
Tarbes and Lourdes,
Lourdes will be a Jubilee
Centre in 2016. As Pope
Francis said “This is
the opportune moment
to change our lives! This is
the time to allow our hearts to be
touched!”

Marian Pilgrimages
are proud to have been appointed
Tour Operator for the Kerry
Diocesan Pilgrimage, the Irish
Navy Military Pilgrimage & the
Ferns Sick Pilgrimage to Lourdes
(01(www.marian.ie - tel:(01) 878 8159
Lourdes 2016 Jubilee of Mercy Itinerary
For the 2016 season to Lourdes we have a number of
different options available. Pilgrimages to Lourdes
are for 3, 4, 5 or 7 days. Please see below for a sample
itinerary for our standard and most popular five night
Lourdes pilgrimage. For specific dates and prices
have a look at the price grid on page 21, and for
comprehensive itineraries for each date please contact
our office in Dublin, or log on to www.marian.ie/lourdes.
A passport will be given, in the Sanctuary, to pilgrims who
have come for the Jubilee of Mercy: conceived in the
Middle Ages for pilgrims who went on pilgrimage for several
months, the passport indicates the journey undertaken by
the pilgrim, physically and spiritually.
Day 3 - Become Merciful
After Mass this morning, we will take part in the Stations of the
Cross. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the baths where
hundreds of miraculous healings have taken place. We will
participate in the blessing of the sick. After dinner take part in
the evening torchlight procession which is extremely impressive.
Day 4 - Optional Tours
This morning will be free in Lourdes. You are free to relax or
visit some of the sites yourself. Perhaps visit the Grotto of
Massabeille and see where the apparitions took place. After
lunch there will be an optional tour to Bartres , to celebrate Mass
and venerate the relic of St. Bernadette.
We have devised the sample itinerary below in consultation
with the Sanctuary of Lourdes, who have put in place
special events and Masses to promote and celebrate the
Special Jubilee year of Mercy. During our pilgrimage we
will have time to receive the Sacrament of Confession;
drink at the fountains and visit the Baths. Take part
in the Blessing of the Sick procession and walk in the
Torchlight procession. The Mass of Mercy will take place
on Wednesdays and Sundays in the underground Basilica
of St Pius X.
Day 5 - Be a witness of Mercy
We will have free time after breakfast to explore Lourdes
ourselves. Visit the Basilica of the Rosary or the Basilica of the
Immaculate Conception. Drink from the spring at the base of
the Grotto. The original spring that Bernadette located is still
visible. It is protected by a glass cover and illuminated by a light.
This evening after dinner, we will purchase a special candle
for the group and depart for the Grotto. We leave our candle
among the others so our flame continues our prayer after we
leave Lourdes. Afterwards we again will take part in the evening
torchlight procession.
Day 1 - Arrive Lourdes
Check in at Dublin, Cork, Shannon or Belfast airport, where
our local representative will be on hand to assist you. On arrival
in France you will be met by our local guide and transferred
to your accommodation. Check into your hotel for 5 nights on
a full board basis. Evening opening Mass, obtain the passport,
walk through the Door of Mercy and say a prayer at the Grotto.
Day 6 - Depart Lourdes
After breakfast we celebrate morning Mass. We will be collected
by our coaches mid morning and transferred to the airport for
our return flight to Ireland.
Day 2 - Open Yourself to Mercy
Morning Mass. After lunch take a walking tour of the town of
Lourdes. We will visit the Boly Mill, where Bernadette was born
and see the Cachot, an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s
family lived. See the hospice, where she made her First Holy
Communion. After the apparitions, Bernadette lived in the
hospice until she went to Nevers, to join the Sisters of Charity
of Nevers. We will visit the Parish church and see Bernadette’s
original baptismal font. In the cemetery we will see the grave of
her family.
www.marian.ie/lourdes or call 01-8788159 for specific dates and prices.
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Lourdes Accommodation
We have carefully selected a great range of three and four star hotels in Lourdes. All of these hotels are located in or around the grotto
and are within a few minutes walk to the sanctuaries. All Marian Pilgrimages hotels in Lourdes are on a full board basis. Rooms can be
single, twin or triple with en-suite. The majority of the hotels cater for disabled guests with facilities and rooms for wheelchairs. The
numerous facilities coupled with the close proximity to the sanctuaries make every pilgrims trip to Lourdes a peaceful and relaxing experience. Please see below for a description of some of the hotels we use for our groups in Lourdes. Please take a look at the map below or
log on to our website www.marian.ie/lourdes for the full list of hotels we have access to.
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Hotel Locations
Here at Marian Pilgrimages we understand that while
reading the description of our hotels, it can be quite
difficult to picture where they are located. Therefore
we have included a map with all of our hotels marked
clearly on the left. As well as the four hotels detailed
on the next few pages we also have access to other 3
and 4 star hotels in Lourdes. Please have a look at our
map on the left to select your preferred hotel.
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Hotel Roissy
Location - In an ideal location, approximately 100m from the sanctuaries.
The Hotel Roissy is beautifully decorated in a modern style decor and offers a welcoming environment for our pilgirms staying in
Lourdes. After a long day you are invited to relax in the hotel restaurant and sample the traditional cuisine. The large bright restaurant
is surrounded by glass windows overlooking the busy streets of Lourdes.
Rooms:
All 188 guestrooms are spacious in size and are designed in a modern style. All rooms have air
conditioning, bath or shower, direct dial telephone, flat screen TV, safety deposit box, heating,
hairdryer and free Wifi. The hotel also has some rooms that cater for disabled guests.
Facilities:
Amenities in the Hotel Roissy include 2 restaurants, 3 lounges, a
bar, gift shop, 24 hour reception, multi lingual staff, Wifi, currency
exchange, laundry service and a lift.
The enjoyable atmosphere coupled with the high quality facilities
will help make your stay as pleasant as possible.
(01(www.marian.ie - tel:(01) 878 8159
Hotel Paradis
Location - Overlooking the River Gave, approximately 7
minutes from the sanctuaries.
Rooms:
The 300 guestrooms of the Hotel Paradis are modern and
comfortable. Amenities in the rooms include air conditioning,
satellite TV, Wifi, bathroom and telephone.
Facilities:
Facilities in the Hotel Paradis include 24 hour reception, currency
exchange, multilingual
staff, laundry service,
gift shop, safety deposit
box, shop, facilities for
disabled guests, lift and a
large outdoor terrace.
The 4 star Hotel Paradis is located close to the Sanctuaries
and the grotto of Massabielle where the Virgin Mary appeared
to Bernadette Soubirous. Overlooking the River Gave with
exceptional views of the Pyrenees, the Hotel Paradis is ideally
situated for exploring Lourdes.
The hotel boasts of excellent service and facilities with pleasant
and helpful staff. Recently renovated, the reception area is
beautifully bright and well furnished. The elegant lounge is cosy
while the spacious restaurant offers a copious buffet breakfast.
The staff are attentive and friendly and offer local knowledge as
well as a helping hand.
All in all the 4 star Hotel
Paradis is in a great
location for exploring
Lourdes. There is a
feeling of homliness
from the second you
arrive, and with such
great service and facilities this hotel certainly is great value for
money.
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Grand Hotel Moderne
Location - Located just across the road from St. Joseph’s Gate, approximately
50m from the sanctuaries.
The Grand Hotel Moderne, built in 1896 by the family of St. Bernadette, is one of
Lourdes most stylish and elegant hotels. Located a mere 50m from the sanctuaries this
hotel is the closest in proximity to the grotto. This art nouveau style hotel offers easy
access to the grotto and tourist sites in the city including the basilicas, the museum,
fortified castle and also to St. Bernadette’s native house. Le Majorelle restaurant in the
hotel serves good food in a luxurious setting of wall mouldings, wood and Italian marble.
Designed and furnished in classic French
style, the Grand Hotel Moderne combines old world charm and modern comforts. This
charming 4 star hotel features beautiful baroque architecture and stylish décor both in the
general areas and in the rooms. The grandour of this hotel coupled with it's close proximity
to the Grotto will ensure your stay to be a memorable one.
Rooms:
The hotel consists of 106 rooms which were all renovated in 2008. These elegant rooms
are spacious in size with large comfortable beds. Some rooms boast of a balcony which
overlook the evening torchlight procession.
The Grand Hotel Moderne offers singles,
twins, triples and quads. All rooms are
soundproof and are equipped with satellite
T.V, Wi-fi, air conditioning, heating, safety
deposit box, mini bar, desk and telephone
as well as all other necessary amenities. The
bathrooms are magnificently decorated
with Italian marble and white porcelain.
Facilities:
The hotel’s facilities include room service, laundry/dry cleaning service, gift shop, ATM
on site, restaurant, bar, safety deposit box, 24 hour front desk, facilities for disabled
guests, elevator, luggage storage, air conditioning and internet access. Overall the Grand Hotel Moderne is the ideal base for exploring
Lourdes as it enjoys a privileged location at the entrance of St. Joseph's Gate.
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Grand hotel de la Basilique
Location - Centrally located in the middle of Lourdes just 50m
from the entrance to St. Joseph's Gate.
Lourdes
The prices below include return flights from Ireland with 20kg checked in luggage*, return
transfers to Lourdes by special coach – accompanied by guide, full board accommodation, full
religious programme operated by Marian Pilgrimages.
*Please note that the tours below depend on the amount of passengers booked. Marian
Pilgrimages reserve the right to cancel any tour due to insufficient numbers.
Not Included
* Baggage supplements may apply
For Belfast flights
HOTEL PRICES
DEPARTURES
Grand
DURATION Hotel de la Hotel
Basilique Paradis
Feast Day
Grand
Hotel
Hotel
Roissy Moderne
3
-
€610
€624
-
5
-
€610
€624
-
Monday 2nd May*
5
€585
€610
€630
-
Wednesday 4 May*
3
€495
€510
€522
-
Saturday 7 May
5
€585
€610
€630
€660
Tuesday 10 May*
7
€655
€690
€718
-
Thursday 12 May
5
€585
€610
€630
€660
Friday 13 May*
4
€540
€560
€576
-
Tuesday 17 May
5
€585
€610
€630
-
Sunday 22 May
5
€585
€610
€630
€660
Friday 27th May
5
€585
€610
€630
-
Wednesday 1st June
5
€585
€610
€630
-
Monday 6 June
5
€585
€610
€630
-
Saturday 11 June*
3
€495
€510
€522
€540
Saturday 11 June *
5
€585
€610
€630
€660
Monday 11th July - ex Belfast
5
-
£489
-
£539
Saturday 16 July
7
€655
€690
€718
-
Friday 26th August*
7
€655
€690
€718
-
Sunday 28 August*
5
€585
€610
€630
-
Friday 2nd September
5
€585
€610
€630
-
Wednesday 7 September
5
€585
€610
€630
€660
Monday 12 September
5
€585
€610
€630
€660
Saturday 17 September
5
€585
€610
€630
-
Thursday 22 September
5
€585
€610
€630
€660
Tuesday 27th September*
3
€495
€510
€522
-
Tuesday 27 September*
5
€585
€610
€630
-
€30
€35
€30
€50
Wednesday 10th February
Easter Week
Saturday 26th March*
May Departures
The Grand Hotel de la Basilique is situated in a privileged location, just
a stones throw from the sanctuaries in Lourdes. This exquisite hotel
offers a quality service and will extend a personalised welcome to you.
This family run hotel was completely refurbished and reopened to the
public in 2011.
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June Departures
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July Departures
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Facilities:
Facilities in the Grand Hotel de la Basilique include a lift, luggage
storage, restaurant, lounge, bar, Wifi access and 24 hour reception.
There are guest rooms and facilities available for disabled guests
also. The restaurant offers traditional cooking and the talented chefs
can adapt their menus to suit various nationalities. The comfortable
lounge provides the perfect place to relax and reflect after your busy
day taking part in all of the activities in Lourdes.
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per person per night from
Simply book before 29th
January to receive €50
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Rooms:
Some of the 64 guest
rooms have direct
view of the Grotto
while some of the
others have balconies.
These comfortable guest rooms are equipped with an en suite bath or
shower, hair dryer, flat screen TV, direct dial telephone and Wifi access
August Departures
Sp
Staff in the Grand
Hotel de la Basilique
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and
hospitable and will
ensure that your stay
is a pleasant one.
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Shrines of Italy
home to elaborate depictions of the life
of Our Lord and Our Lady
As the heart of one of the world's most significant religions,
Italy has always been a destination for those who have made
their faith a way of life and who wish to explore the roots
of a world that has produced art, architecture and objects of
inestimable value.
Italy is a land of pilgrimage - one of the foremost in the world
- and is home to countless places of devotion and worship: San
Giovanni Rotondo, the city where St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina
lived and worked; Assisi, the city of St. Francis, with its
impressive basilicas and the Sanctuary of the Holy House
of Loreto, one of the most prominent spiritual centres in
Europe. But the ultimate destination for religious pilgrimages
is undoubtedly Rome, the Capital of Christianity and Seat of
the Papacy, where one can find St. Peter's Basilica, the largest
Christian church in the world.
In this extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy it is the wish of
Pope Francis that we will be able to find the joy of rediscovering
and rendering fruitful God’s mercy. He asks us not to forget
that God will watch over our journey: our penitential journey,
our year-long journey with an open heart, to receive the
indulgence of God, to receive the mercy of God.
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Shrines of Italy Destinations
Marian Pilgrimages are offering numerous different Italian pilgrimages for the 2016 season. Please see a description of
the towns and cities we visit below and on the following pages. For the pilgrimages we are offering in 2016 we will visit a
combination of the destinations detailed. To select your preferred pilgrimage please see page 29. Alternatively you can call us
on (01) 8788159 or log on to our website www.marian.ie/italy.
Rome
Often described as a ‘city and a sanctuary’, Rome is an abundance of historical and religious sites.
Rome, the Eternal City, has a history and an appeal like no other city in the world. Ancient
structures such as the Coliseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon recall Rome's time as the fearsome
hub of the Roman Empire, while catacombs and impressive churches hark back to the early days
of Christianity. Since the arrivals of Christians, Rome's abundance of ancient temples, churches
and shrines make it one of the best cities to explore the holy places of a variety of religious
traditions.
Being the cradle of the Catholic Church, Rome
has a large number of valuable, sacred places of
worship. Crowded with architectural splendours
from different periods of time, each church and
basilica represents a significant part of Rome's culture and history.
St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most sacred places in Christendom contains a unique
collection of artistic and architectural masterpieces, the fruit of the combined genius of
Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo and Bernini. Erected over the tomb of St. Peter the
Apostle, it is the greatest of the city's monumental basilicas, the largest religious building
in the world and seat of the Pope, the Vicar of Christ.
Jubilee of Mercy
The Jubilee of Mercy will be a major event in the Catholic
Church, held from the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
(December 8), 2015 to the Feast of Christ the King (November
20), 2016.
To go on a pilgrimage to Rome is an opportunity to reflect on
the meaning of the Church. The practice of pilgrimage has a
special place in the Holy Year, because it represents the journey
each of us makes in this life.
To reach the Holy Door in Rome each person will have to
make a pilgrimage - by crossing the threshold of the Holy
Door, anyone who enters will experience the love of God who
consoles, pardons, and instils hope.
Rome
The prices below include return flights from Ireland, coach transfers and travel as per
itinerary, English speaking guide throughout trip
For a full itinerary of each trip below please visit www.marian.ie/italy or call the office.
Not Included
DEPARTURES
DURATION
PRICE
Papal Audience with Padre Pio Prayer groups
Wednesday 3rd February
4
€610
3
€510
Divine Mercy Weekend
Friday1st April
Jubilee for missionaries of Divine Mercy
Saturday 3rd September
3
€656
4
€610
Friday 3rd June
3
€590
5
€770
Rome mini breaks
European Divine Mercy Congress
Wednesday 30th March
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San Giovanni Rotondo
Founded in the year 1095, on the ruins of a former village of the 4th century, the southern
Italian town of San Giovanni Rotondo is now home to the second most visited Catholic
Shrine in the world.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Padre Pio to San Giovanni Rotondo.
Within two years of his arrival at the tiny capuchin friary the humble friar would receive
the Stigmata and become the first priest of the Catholic Church to bear the wounds of
Christ. Described by Pope Francis as a ‘perfect example of an untiring, welcoming and patient
confessor’, Padre Pio soon drew many pilgrims from Italy and abroad who came to assist at
his Mass and confess to the friar. Although it is over 40 years since his death, millions of pilgrims continue to arrive at San Giovanni
Rotondo to pray at the crypt of the saint.
Hotel Colonne
The family run Hotel Colonne enjoys a prime location just a five minute walk from the
capuchin friary, the Church of St. Pio of Pietrelcina and hospital, ‘Casa Sollievo della
Sofferenza’. With many years’ experience in welcoming pilgrims to San Giovanni Rotondo,
the warm and relaxed atmosphere of the Hotel Colonne leaves the guest feeling very much
at ease during their stay. Boasting modern air-conditioned rooms with mini-bar and LCD
TV, our guests can be ensured a comfortable stay. The restaurant, serving both regional and
international cuisine, will ensure that the tastes of all guests will be accommodated. With
such fine hospitality and comfort, a stay at the Hotel Colonne will guarantee a memorable
trip to the town of St. Pio of Pietrelcina.
Assisi
Situated on the slopes of Mount Subasio in the heart of Italy, Assisi is famous as the
birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare. This simple and peaceful town holds religious,
historical and artistic significance. A walk through the medieval town with its quaint
cobblestone streets and alleys will take you to the 13th century Basilica of St. Francis with
the impressive frescoes of Cimabue, Simone Martini and Giotto. With such structures
including the Cathedral of San Rufino, Basilica of St. Clare and the Basilica of Santa Maria
degli Angeli, UNESCO collectively designated the Franciscan structures of Assisi as World
Heritage Sites. Following the discoveries of the bodies of St. Francis and St. Clare, Assisi
has become a destination for pilgrims who come to pray at the tombs of the two saints.
Hotel Domus Pacis
Hospitality, kindness and a warm welcome will be the experience of the visitor
to the Domus Pacis. Combined with its location within the shadow of the
Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, the Domus Pacis offers a truly unique
and memorable stay to those arriving in the Umbrian town to visit the places
associated with the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare. The modern structure,
under the direction of the Franciscan friars, with classically furnished rooms,
provides the guest with a high standard of accommodation and amenities
including a quality restaurant, a combined café/bar and onsite gift shop. The
tranquillity of the landscaped gardens will further provide an opportunity to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere associated with the
birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare.
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Pietrelcina
Pietrelcina, the birthplace of Francesco Forgione, the future Padre Pio, has become a popular
place of pilgrimage. In this picturesque hill-top town the room where Francesco was born,
the Church of Sant’Anna where he was baptised and the parish church where he celebrated
his first Mass can all be found. Despite the number of visitors to the town, Pietrelcina has
remained unspoilt and helps pilgrims understand how the simplicity of his youth helped
Padre Pio maintain his humility in the years following him receiving the Stigmata.
Monte Sant’Angelo
The small town of Monte Sant’Angelo is home to the oldest shrine in Western Europe dedicated
to the Archangel Michael and associated with apparitions of the Archangel that took place in the
fourth century. The sacred cave has been a popular place of pilgrimage for many centuries and has
been visited by numerous Popes and Saints, including St. Francis of Assisi, St. Pio of Pietrelcina
and St. John Paul II.
Lanciano
The medieval town of Lanciano is the site of the first Eucharistic Miracle of the Catholic
church. The miracle dates back to the 8th century and took place in the Church of St.
Legontian as a Basilian monk was struggling with his faith, doubting the real presence of Jesus
in the Eucharist. At the two-fold consecration the bread turned into real flesh and the wine
into real blood, restoring the monk’s faith. Since 1713 the Host-Flesh has been preserved in
an artistic silver Ostensorium and is now kept on display for veneration in the Church of San
Francesco in Lanciano.
Loreto
Tradition recounts that the Holy House of Loreto is the same walled chamber of Our Lady that
existed in Nazareth where Mary was born, brought up, received the Annunciation and lived during
the childhood of Jesus. In 1294 three shepherds witnessed the Holy House flying over the sea
toward them. The Holy House settled in Loreto where it has stayed ever since and is the site of
many miracles.
Materdomini
The origins of the sanctuary date back to when St. Alphonsus de Liguori, founder of the
Redemptorist Order, built a convent on the site. Its construction was given a significant
contribution by an individual who undoubtedly played the most important role in making
Materdomini famous since its beginning: St. Gerard Majella. Destroyed by an earthquake
in 1980 the Shrine of St. Gerard Majella was rebuilt and now at the foot of the altar the urn
with the body of the saint can be found. As patron saint of expectant mothers and unborn
children, millions of pilgrims continue to flock to the shrine at Materdomini.
Mugnano del Cardinale
The town of Mugnano del Cardinale is home to the shrine of St. Philomena, the young Greek
princess, martyred in the 4th century. Following the discovery of her tomb at the Catacombs of
St. Priscilla in 1802 and the translation of her remains to Mugnano del Cardinale many miracles
were recorded. In 1837 Pope Gregory XVI canonised St. Philomena based on the miracles which
had taken place after her death. The shrine today holds the sacred body of St. Philomena, the tiles
from her tomb and the Miraculous Altar. It has been visited by many saints over the centuries and
attracts pilgrims from worldwide each year.
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Shrines of Italy featured itineraries
Marian Pilgrimages are offering various different trips to Italy for 2016. Over the next few pages we have included a few
sample itineraries to browse through so you can get a taste of what a pilgrimage to Italy entails. To see a full list of our
itineraries with dates and prices please contact our office in Dublin, or log on to our website www.marian.ie/italy. We have the
ability to tailor make our itineraries for our groups so if you wish to visit a particular venue please don't hesitate to contact us.
Benevento & San Giovanni Rotondo
Monday 8th August 2016 - 7 nights - Departing Dublin
€895 per person sharing
Day 1 - Arrive Naples
Morning departure with Aer lingus from Dublin to Naples. Upon
arrival we will be met by our Tour Escort and transfer to Avellino
where we will have lunch. After lunch we will travel to the Shrine
of St. Philomena where we will celebrate the opening Mass of our
pilgrimage. We will continue on to Benevento where we will stay
for two nights on a half board basis.
Day 2 - Pietrelcina
In the morning we will travel to Piana Romana. Here we will see
the humble farmhouse where the Forgione family stayed whilst
working the land. We will visit the small church dedicated to St.
Francis of Assisi and see the tree beneath which Padre Pio received
the invisible stigmata. Continue on to Pietrelcina where we will
celebrate Mass in the Church of the Holy Family and afterwards
visit the museum. We will take a walking tour of the picturesque
hilltop town of Pietrelcina and visit the Forgione family home,
the Church of Sant’Anna where Padre Pio was baptised and the
parish church where he celebrated his first Mass. After free time
for lunch we will return to Benevento where we will have free time
for shopping and sightseeing. We will return to our hotel for dinner
and overnight.
Day 3 - Materdomini
After breakfast we will check out of our hotel and visit the
cathedral in Benevento where Padre Pio was ordained on this day
in 1910. We will travel on to Materdomini where we will celebrate
Mass at the Shrine of St. Gerard Majella, patron saint of unborn
children and expectant mothers. After free time for lunch we will
continue on to San Giovanni Rotondo where we will stay for the
following five nights.
Day 4 - San Giovanni Rotondo
We will celebrate our opening Mass in San Giovanni Rotondo
at the hospital, ‘Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza’, believed to have
been Padre Pio’s greatest creation. We will visit the English
Office where we will have a cup of Irish tea and afterwards
have the opportunity to be blessed with the glove and crucifix
of St. Pio. Return to our hotel for lunch. In the afternoon we
will take a tour of the sanctuary area. We will visit the capuchin
friary where Padre Pio lived and died and see the crucifix before
which Padre Pio received the stigmata. We will complete our
tour with a visit to the Church of St. Pio of Pietrelcina and have
time for private prayer at the crypt where the mortal remains
of St. Pio lie. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 - Monte Sant’ Angelo
In the morning we will have time at leisure to attend the weekly
outdoor market that takes place in San Giovanni Rotondo. We
will have lunch in a restaurant in the historical centre of San
Giovanni Rotondo giving us the opportunity to enjoy foods typical
of the region of Puglia. Afterwards we will take a stroll through
the cobbled streets, experience the hospitality of the locals and
learn more of the history of the town, loved so much by Padre
Pio. In the afternoon we will travel to the town of Monte Sant’
Angelo, home to the oldest shrine in Western Europe dedicated
to the Archangel Michael. We will celebrate Mass in the ancient
cave which has been visited by many popes and saints, including
St. John Paul II, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta and St. Pio of
Pietrelcina. We will have some free time before returning to our
hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 - Sanctuary of Our Lady of Incoronata
In the morning we will celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our
Lady of Incoronata. Tradition has it that, in April 1001, Our Lady
appeared on an oak tree in the forest of Cervaro to the Count of
Ariano Irpino and asked that a church be built on the site. We will
have the opportunity to see the remains of the original chapel and
the ‘holy wood’ and oak trunk reminiscent of the shaft on which
the Virgin Mary appeared. We will return to our hotel for lunch
and have the afternoon at leisure for sightseeing or to relax by the
pool. We will have dinner in a local restaurant before making our
way to the sanctuary area where we will have the opportunity to
take part in the Marian Torchlight procession which takes place
each Saturday evening.
Day 7 - San Giovanni Rotondo
We will celebrate morning Mass in the ancient Church of Santa
Maria delle Grazie and afterwards participate in the Way of the
Cross. We will return to our hotel for lunch and have the afternoon
at leisure before our farewell dinner.
Day 8 - Depart from Naples
After breakfast we will transfer to Naples airport for our return
flight to Dublin.
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In the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi
Wednesday 7th September 2016 - 7 nights - Departing Dublin
Day 1 - Greccio
We will have a morning departure from Dublin to Rome. Upon
arrival we will be met by our Tour Escort and transfer to Greccio.
A tiny spot in the hills of Rieti, also called the ‘Holy Valley’
we will see the monastery on the site of the ancient hermitage
where, in 1223, St. Francis set up the very first Christmas Crib.
We will celebrate the opening Mass of our pilgrimage in Greccio
before continuing on to Assisi where we will stay in the Hotel
Domus Pacis on a half board basis.
Day 2 - San Damiano
This morning we will celebrate Mass at the church and convent
of San Damiano. Located in a beautiful setting just outside the
walls of Assisi, it is the place where St. Francis received his
miraculous calling in 1205 and where St. Clare died in 1253 –
an important stop on a pilgrimage to the Franciscan Holy City.
We will continue onto the sanctuary at Rivotorto. We will see
the humble dwelling where St. Francis gathered together his
followers before obtaining the chapel of the Porziuncola. In the
afternoon we will visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
where we will see the chapel of the Porziuncola – chapel of St.
calling. We will finish our tour at the Basilica of St. Clare and
have time for private prayer at the crypt before returning to our
Day 5 - Lake Trasimeno
After morning Mass we will drive to Lake Trasimeno. It was at
Lake Trasimeno where St. Francis spent forty days of Lent in
isolation and contemplation during which time he ate one piece
of bread. We will have time at leisure to enjoy the tranquility of
the picturesque surroundings. In the afternoon we will return
to Assisi stopping at the town of Bastia enroute. Here we will
visit the Church of St. Paul where St. Clare took refuge from the
anger of her family after consecration at the Porziuncola. We will
return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 - Gubbio
This morning we will drive to Gubbio where we will visit the
Gothic Church dedicated to the saint and the Church of the
‘Vittorina’ near which the famous incident of the ‘wolf of
Gubbio’ is said to have taken place. We will continue onto
Foligno where St. Francis came to sell the cloth from his father’s
shop in order to raise money for the restoration of San Damiano.
Francis first community and the chapel of the Transito where
St. Francis died. Afterwards we will return to our hotel for dinner
and overnight.
Day 3 - La Verna
This morning we will travel to La Verna. One of the best known
of the Franciscan shrines, it is the place where St. Francis of
Assisi received the Stigmata. On the floor of the chapel of the
Stigmata we will see a stone which marks the spot where the
Saint received the ultimate mark of Christ. As we return to
Assisi we will stop at Cittá di Castello where St. Francis spent
one month after receiving the Stigmata. We will have dinner and
overnight at our hotel.
Day 4 - Assisi
This morning we will celebrate Mass at the tomb of St. Francis.
Afterwards we will take a tour of the basilica admiring the
impressive works of Cimabue and Giotto depicting important
scenes from the life of St. Francis. We will visit the nearby St.
Francis’ Woods. Our time spent here will help us understand
more and appreciate St. Francis’s love of nature. In the afternoon
we stroll through the medieval town. We will visit the Cathedral
of San Rufino where Francis and Clare were both baptised. It
was on hearing Francis preaching in this church in 1209 that
Clare became deeply touched by his message and realised her
It was here also that Brother Elia had a premonition of the
Saint’s death. We will return to Assisi where we will have the
afternoon at leisure.
Day 7 - Eremo delle Carceri
After breakfast we will visit the nearby Eremo delle Carceri,
an ancient Franciscan place situated on the forest clad slopes
of Mount Subasio. This is the place where St. Francis and his
followers retreated for short periods of prayer. Here we will see
the tiny monastery, carved out of the rock, which was built at the
wish of St. Bernardino of Siena and housed the first community
of Observants. We will celebrate Mass and have time for private
prayer and reflection before returning to our hotel for dinner
and overnight.
Day 8 - Spoleto
We will celebrate the closing Mass of our pilgrimage in the
Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and after lunch depart Assisi
for Spoleto. As a young knight on his way to fight a crusade in
Apulia, Francis was forced to break his journey here because of
an illness and it was then that his mission as a soldier of Christ
was revealed to him in a dream. We will see the many places
around Spoleto which recall events in the life of St. Francis
before transferring to Rome for our return flight to Dublin.
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San Giovanni Rotondo & Rome
Saturday 10th September 2016 - 7 nights Departs Dublin
Day 1 - Arrive Naples
Morning departure from Dublin to Naples with Aer lingus.
Upon arrival we will be met by our Tour Escort and transfer
to Pietrelcina, the birthplace of Padre Pio. We will celebrate
the opening Mass of our pilgrimage in the Church of the Holy
Family and afterwards take a walking tour of the picturesque
town which will include a visit to the stone house of the
Forgione family and the Church of Sant’Anna where Padre Pio
was baptised. We will continue onto Piana Romana to see the
farmhouse where the family of Padre Pio stayed whilst working
the land. We will visit the church dedicated to St. Francis of
Assisi and see the tree under which Padre Pio received the
invisible stigmata. Continue onto San Giovanni Rotondo where
we will stay for four nights in the Hotel Colonne. After our
Day 3 - Monte Sant’ Angelo
After breakfast we will travel to Monte Sant’ Angelo, home to
the oldest shrine in Western Europe dedicated to the Archangel
Michael and will celebrate Mass at the sacred cave. After Mass we
will have free time for shopping and private sightseeing before
returning to our hotel for lunch. In the afternoon we will travel
to the nearby convent of Stignano. According to tradition, in
1216 while St Francis of Assisi was passing through Stignano
Valley towards the Grotto of St Michael the Archangel, he was
enraptured by the majesty of the scenic mountains, the scent of
the air and the colours of the flowers. It is said that overcome by
its beauty he blessed the fruits of this area. Within the sanctuary
we will see the beautiful cloister dating back to the mid-1300s.
Before we return to San Giovanni Rotondo we will visit St.
Matthew’s monastery where we will have a blessing with the relic
evening meal there will be the opportunity to participate in the
Marian Torchlight procession which takes place in the sanctuary.
Day 2 - Pietrelcina
In the morning we will celebrate Mass in the ancient church of
Santa Maria delle Grazie and afterwards visit the English Office.
After a cup of Irish tea we will learn more of the life of St. Pio
and have the opportunity to receive a blessing with the glove
and crucifix of the humble friar. Return to our hotel for lunch.
In the afternoon we will visit the capuchin friary where Padre
Pio lived and died and see the crucifix before which he received
the stigmata. We will visit the Church of St. Pio of Pietrelcina
and have time for private prayer at the crypt where the mortal
remains of the saint lie. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
of St. Matthew and holy oils. We will return to our hotel for
dinner and overnight.
Day 4- San Giovanni Rotondo
We will celebrate morning Mass in the Casa Sollievo della
Sofferenza, ‘Home for Relief of the Suffering’, a haven of relief
from suffering which was opened in 1956. We will have a tour
of the hospital which is considered to have been Padre Pio’s
greatest creation before returning to our hotel for lunch. In the
afternoon we will participate in the Way of the Cross and later
have free time for private prayer and reflection. Return to our
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Day 5 - Lanciano
After breakfast we will depart from San Giovanni Rotondo to
Lanciano, site of the first Eucharistic Miracle of the Catholic
Church. We will celebrate Mass and afterwards have free time for
lunch. We will continue onto Rome where we will stay in the Grand
Hotel Fleming for three nights. We will have dinner on arrival and
overnight.
Day 6 - Rome
In the morning we will visit St. Peter’s Basilica. Here we will see
Michelangelo’s delicate Pieta statue, the canopy altar where the
Pope celebrates Mass and the crypt of the Popes. After free time
for lunch we will take a walking tour of the main sights of Rome
which will include a visit to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and
Piazza Navona. As we return to our hotel we will enjoy views of
the main sights of Rome. Evening at leisure.
Day 7 - Irish College
Morning Mass in the Irish College. Founded in 1628, this is the
last of many Irish Colleges that were once scattered over Europe.
Today the college continues its original mission of preparing
candidates for the priesthood. Afterwards we will visit the Basilica
of St. John Lateran, the oldest of the four Papal Basilicas, and
have the opportunity to climb the Holy Stairs. In the afternoon
we will visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the largest
Marian churches in Rome. Afterwards we will have free time for
shopping and personal sightseeing before returning to our hotel.
Day 8 - Depart Rome
After breakfast we will depart Rome to Fiumicino airport for our
return flight to Dublin.
Please note that the above itineraries are subject to change. Please log on to
www.marian.ie/italy or call 01-8788159 for up to date information.
shrines of italy
itinerary, English speaking guide throughout trip
For a full itinerary of each trip below please visit www.marian.ie/italy or call the office.
Not Included
For Walking tour Tuscany, Assisi and Rome 22nd May
DEPARTURES
DURATION
PRICE
Papal Audience with Padre Pio Prayer groups rome
Wednesday 3rd February
4
€610
3
€510
Divine Mercy Weekend Rome
Friday1st April
Jubilee for missionaries of Divine Mercy Rome
3
€656
4
€610
Friday 3 June
3
€590
Saturday 3rd September
Rome mini breaks
rd
Rome, Assisi & San Giovani Rotondo
Monday 28th March
6
€996
Walking tour of Tuscany, Assisi & Rome
Sunday 22nd May
7
£829
4
€590
San Giovanni Rotondo
Monday 30th May
Feast day of St. Pio - San Giovanni Rotondo
Wednesday 21st September
5
€610
Benevento & San Giovanni Rotondo
Friday 24thJune
7
€906
Monday 8thAugust
7
€806
Saturday 10th September
7
€896
Saturday 1 October
7
€1010
7
€920
6
€760
San Giovanni Rotondo & Rome
st
Rome & San Giovanni Rotondo
Assisi & San Giovanni Rotondo
San Giovanni Rotondo & Pietrelcina
Monday 26th September
5
€610
Tuesday 27th September
7
€910
7
€806
Assisi
Wednesday 7th September
European Divine Mercy Congress - Rome
Wednesday 30th March
5
€770
Avenillo & San Giovanni Rotondo
September - Irish Office for Padre Pio
7
€TBA
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Fatima
Our lady was brighter than the sun,
shedding rays of light
Fatima, a world famous Marian shrine located in
Portugal, saw the beginning of apparitions to Francisco,
Jacinta and Lucia in 1917. Our Lady’s appearance
was preceded by an angel, who appeared to the three
children a number of times in 1916. The Blessed Virgin
appeared on the 13th day of every month between May
and October at Cova de Iria. She delivered messages
from God, the overriding message was for all mankind
to return to God and to make reparation for their sins.
She also revealed three secrets to the children and
stressed the importance of praying the Rosary in each
of her apparitions. In her June appearance, Our Lady
told Lucia that she would take Francisco and Jacinta
to Heaven soon but that Lucia was to stay on earth to
make Our Lady better known and loved. The people of
Fatima, local authorities and even some of their families
did not believe that such apparitions were taking place.
On the 13th August, on their way to Cova de Iria, the
children were captured by the local authorities and
held in jail. The local authorities demanded that they
reveal the secrets. However, even though they were
interrogated and threatened with death, the children
refused to disclose any information. Our Lady appeared
to the children at Valinhos, after they returned from
prison. In October the “miracle of the sun” took place.
As Our Lady was about to leave, the sun began whirling
in the sky and seemed to plunge towards the ground.
Thousands of spectators, who were present during
the apparition, suddenly became terrified and fell to
their knees in prayer. It was reported that numerous
healings took place during this time. Today Fatima is
a worldwide place of pilgrimage, thousands of people
flock here every year to pray to Our Lady and Our Lord.
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Fatima Sample Itinerary
For the 2016 season to Fatima we have a number of different
options available. Fatima pilgrimages are for 4, 5 or 7 days,
and some will include the resort of Estoril (4 days Fatima, 3
days Estoril). Please see below for a sample itinerary of our
5 night Fatima pilgrimage. For specific dates and prices
have a look at the price grid on the following pages, and for
comprehensive itineraries for each date please contact our
office in Dublin, or log on to www.marian.ie/fatima.
Day 1 - Arrive Fatima Check in at Dublin airport for our flight
to Lisbon. On arrival we will be met by our guides and transfer
to our hotel. Check in for 5 nights on a full board basis. In the
afternoon we take an introductory walk around the domain
including Cova da Iria. See the Esplanade, the Chapel of the
Apparitions, Adoration Chapel, Sacred Heart Monument and
fountains. See also the Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima and the
tombs of Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia. After dinner take part in
the evening Rosary and candle light procession.
Day 2 - Explore Fatima This morning walk the Hungarian
Stations of the Cross to Valinhos. We will also visit the homes of
the children of Fatima at Aljustrel, which are almost unchanged
since 1917. See also the Parish Church. Our afternoon will
be free and after dinner we will again take part in the evening
Rosary and candlelight procession.
Day 3 - Free Day & Candlelight Procession Following Mass
we will have a free day in Fatima. In the evening we will attend
the evening Rosary and the candlelight procession
Day 4 - Nazare After lunch there will be an optional afternoon
drive to Nazare to see the Shrine of Our Lady. We can take some
free time in this fishing village and seaside resort. On our return
back to Fatima we will have dinner at the hotel and then attend
the evening Rosary and the candlelight procession.
Day 5 - Lisbon Today there will be an optional full day tour to
Lisbon with a guide. In the evening we will again take part in the
evening Rosary and the candlelight procession.
Day 6 - Depart Lisbon After breakfast we will be transferred to
Lisbon and check in for our return flight to Ireland.
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Optional Tours
Estoril This perfect
beach town is located just
30km from Lisbon. Famous
for its golf courses, casinos and
glamour, Estoril was inspiration
for the James Bond film, Casino
Royale. The picturesque beach of Tamariz has a number of bars
and restaurants. During World War II, this beautiful seaside town
became refuge to many writers, artists and politicians. Cascais,
famous for its lovely villas and restaurants, is located just a short
walk along the seafront.
Lisbon Our optional
tour of Lisbon is a full day
tour along with a guide. We
will enjoy a packed lunch in the
park beside the monument to
the discoveries dedicated to the
Portuguese heroes who sailed from the Far East. We will see
the Belem Tower also known as St. Vincent’s Tower. The Belem
Tower was built in a Manueline style and has been recognized
by UNESCO and has been placed on its list of World Heritage
sites. This tower was built as a fortress to guard the entrance to
Lisbon’s harbor and is located at the edga of the Tagus River.
While in Lisbon we will celebrate Mass in the Basilica of St.
Anthony and take some time for shopping in the local shopping
centre.
Nazare
Marian
Pilgrimages also offer a half day
tour to the quaint little fishing
village of Nazare. Spend some
time on the beautiful beach or
take some time to walk along the
picturesque promenade and explore the local shops. See the local
fishermens wives with their special stalls selling sweets and other
items as they wait for their husbands to return from sea. Visit the
chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Nazare located on the hilltop
of Sitio which overlooks the village of Nazare. It is said that in
1182 while Dom Rouphino was out hunting and while his horse
was in pursuit of a deer they were in danger of falling from a
cliff to their death. Rouphino prayed to Our Lady of Nazare
when she suddenly appeared and the horse was forced to stop.
In honour of that miracle Rouphino built the church of Our
Lady of Nazare.
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Fatima Accommodation
Marian Pilgrimages have selected what we believe are the best hotels for our groups travelling to Fatima. We have selected
these hotels based on location, quality and service. The hotels we have chosen are located just a stone’s throw away from the
sanctuaries and Marian Pilgrimages guests will be on a full board basis. All of our hotels have facilities for disabled guests
with amenities and rooms for wheelchairs. These hotels, with their friendly staff and comfortable rooms will ensure every
pilgrims experience will be a peaceful and rewarding one.
Hotel Santo Amaro
Location - 450m from the Sanctuaries.
The Santo Amaro is a comfortable 3 star hotel
located just a 5 minute walk from the sanctuaries. It
is a popular hotel with friendly staff and good facilities especially for guests with a
disability as the hotel can be accessed by wheelchair throughout. Guests travelling
with Marian Pilgrimages are on a full board basis. The rooms in the Santo Amaro
can be single, twin or triple, all with bath or shower, telephone, satellite TV, wifi, air
conditioning and hairdryer. Again the hotel caters for everyone as they have a number of rooms that are wheelchair friendly. Facilities in
this hotel include a Failte Bar, spacious restaurant, Ascension chapel, conference room, sun terraces, gift shop, telephone and a car park.
Hotel Lux Mundi
Location - Approximately a 5 minute walk from the Sanctuaries.
The Hotel Lux Mundi is an excellent hotel in a quiet location approximately 150 metres
from the Fatima sanctuary. This hotel consists of 48 spacious rooms with amenities such
as a safety deposit box, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, satellite TV, private bathroom and
air-conditioning. After a long day taking part in the numerous activities in Fatima, guests
can enjoy their meals in the sunny setting of the extensive restaurant. Facilities in the Hotel
Lux Mundi include 24 hour front desk, bar, lift, gift shop, rooms and facilities for disabled
guests, laundry service, internet access and air-conditioning. Comfort and convenience are hallmark in the Hotel Lux Mundi providing
our guests with a peaceful and pleasant stay.
Hotel Recinto
Location - In an ideal location, 50m from the Sanctuaries.
Situated in an excellent location, about 50 metres from the sanctuary lies the beautiful, petite
Hotel Recinto. Guests staying at the Hotel Recinto will find its convenient location and tranquil
atmosphere very peaceful and welcoming. The hotel boasts 29 comfortable and neatly decorated
rooms with facilities such as a private bathroom with shower or bath, air-conditioning, satellite
TV, direct dial telephone, desk, hairdryer and a balcony or terrace with some rooms overlooking
the sanctuary. There are 2 restaurants in the hotel that can cater for all international cuisines.
Other facilities in the Hotel Recinto include a bar, TV room, internet access, 24 hour front desk, lift, rooms/facilities for disabled guests,
air-conditioning, laundry services and a gift shop.
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Fatima & Estoril
Marian Pilgrimages are offering a tremendous opportunity to
combine two different destinations in one trip. Here at Marian
Pilgrimages, we have the ability to tailor make our trips thus giving
you the opportunity to combine contrasting areas of Portugal.
This is a fantastic way to experience the religious facets of Fatima
along with the holiday atmosphere of the seaside resort of Estoril.
Please see below for a description of our Fatima and Estoril trip. If
you wish to view our comprehensive itineraries please contact our
office in Dublin or log on to our website www.marian.ie/fatima.
Our Fatima and Estoril combined tour will consist of 4 days in
Fatima and 3 days in Estoril. During our stay in Fatima we will take
part in the full religious programme which includes visits to the
Chapel of Apparitions, the Basilica with the tombs of the children,
the Esplanade with the Stations of the Cross, Trinity Chapel and
the Chapel of Adoration. We will walk the Hungarian way of the
cross to Valinhos and at Aljustrel we will visit the homes of the
children. In the evenings we will take part in the Rosaries and
candlelight processions.
After our 4 nights in Fatima we will depart for Estoril. Enroute
we will visit the church of the Eucharistic Miracle at Santarem. In
Estoril we have 2 days to relax by the beach or the hotel swimming
pool in the well positioned 4 star Hotel Estoril Eden. We can
take the train into nearby Lisbon and visit St. Anthony’s church
and Jeronimo’s Monastery. The friendly residents and stunning
climate of this elegant seaside town make Estoril an exceptional
destination.
Please note that the above itinerary is a sample itinerary only. Please log on to www.
marian.ie/fatima or call 01-8788159 for specific dates and prices.
Fatima
The prices below include return flights from Ireland, return transfers to Fatima by special
coach – accompanied by guide, full board accommodation, full religious programme
operated by Marian Pilgrimages. *Please note that the tours below depend on the amount
of passengers booked. Marian Pilgrimages reserve the right to cancel any tour due to
insufficient numbers.
HOTEL PRICES
Not Included
Hotel
Santo
Amaro
DURATION
DEPARTURES
Hotel
Recinto
May Departures
Tuesday 10th May
4
€576
-
7
-
€686
June Departures
Wednesday 15th June
Thursday 8th September
5
€566
-
Sunday 25 September
5
€566
-
5
€566
-
€30
€30
th
October Departures
Monday 24th October
Single Room
per person per night
Fatima & Estoril
The prices below include return flights from Ireland, return transfers to Fatima by
special coach – accompanied by guide, full board accommodation, full religious
programme operated by Marian Pilgrimages.
Not Included
Airport taxes and charges €74
Friday 10th June
6
€720
-
Thursday 30th June
7
€810
-
Thursday 30th June
14
€1425
-
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Shrines of France
"Every human being is precious in God's eyes"
- St. Bernadette
Our Pilgrimages of the Shrines of France can include visits to the towns of Lourdes, Rocamadour, Nevers, Paris,
Lisieux, Ars, Boucieu le Roi and Paray le Monial. During our trip we will visit numerous cathedrals, basilicas
and tombs as well as the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette in Nevers. See the town of Lisieux, home to the “Little
Flower of Jesus”. Whilst in Paris we will sample some of the finest examples of art, culture and architecture. In
Rocamadour, we will see the chapel that was built in honour of Our Lady and of course not forgetting the world
famous Marian shrine in Lourdes.
Shrines of France Destinations
Our pilgrimages to the Shrines of France will include visits to some or all of the destinations below. For detailed itineraries
for our Shrines of France pilgrimages please contact our office in Dublin, or logon to www.marian.ie/france.
Paris
During our tour of Paris we will see some of the finest examples of architecture France
has to offer. We will see Paris’ most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. The tower was
built in 1889 for the World Exhibition and when construction was completed in 1889, the
Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure in the world. We will take a stroll down the famous
Champs Elysees, which is bordered with shops, restaurants and theatres before coming
to the L’Arc de Triomphe. See the Sacre Couer basilica built in the 19th century and
dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. And visit Notre Dame, a Gothic Roman Catholic
Cathedral which is still an active Catholic church in Paris today.
Lisieux
St. Therese of Lisieux is known widely as “the little flower of Jesus”. She declares that her conversion
took place on Christmas Eve 1886 and she felt a strong calling to become a nun. At the age of 15 she
was allowed to enter the Carmelite convent. St. Therese embraced convent life with enthusiasm. She
fell ill in 1896. Her last months were painful but she accepted her pain in a spirit of love. She died in
1897 and was canonised in 1925. St. Therese wrote an account of her short life which was published
after her death. We will visit her childhood home at Les Buisonnetts. There on display, are clothing
and personal objects belonging to the "little flower." We also see the Carmelite convent, where she
spent nearly 10 years and the great Basilica dedicated to her. In October 2015 her parents, Zelie and
Louis Martin were canonised in Rome by Pope Francis.
Nevers
In Nevers we will visit the Convent of St. Gildard where we will see the incorrupt body of St.
Bernadette. St. Bernadette entered the Sisters of Charity of Nevers in 1866 as she wanted to
dedicate her life to religion. She worked in the convent hospital even though she suffered illness
herself including asthma and tuberculosis. St. Bernadette died in 1879 after spending 13 years in the
convent of St. Gildard. In 1925 her body was exhumed and was found to be incorrupt and she was
canonised in 1933. It is now in a crystal coffin in the convent chapel.
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Ars
St. John Vianny, the patron saint of priests, was the parish priest of Ars in France in the 19th century.
Born in 1786, he became famous for his spiritual direction. He founded an orphanage and delivered
powerful sermons in his Mass. Living a simple life in Ars he had extraordinary abilities to perform
miracles. His ability to heal the sick and read the hearts of penitents attracted thousands of people
every year to seek his advice. He died in 1859 and was canonised in 1925. His body was exhumed
because of his impending beatification and was found to be in perfect condition.
Rocamadour
We travel to Rocamadour, a town located approximately 100
miles from Toulouse. It owes its origin to St. Amador who chose this area for his devotion to Our
Lady. St. Amador is said to be Zacheus of the gospel, husband to St. Veronica, who wiped the face
of Our Saviour as He carried the cross to Calvary. After been driven out of Palestine in persecution,
St. Amador finally arrived in France and built a chapel in the province of Quercy in honour of the
Blessed Virgin. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Alzou valley, Rocamadour attracts many people to
this sanctuary every year.
Boucieu le Roi
Blessed Peter Vigne was born in the small village of Privas, France in 1670. He was ordained by the
Bishop of Viviers in 1694. Blessed Peter had a desire to become a missionary and therefore began
his missionary work in his early thirties. He spent over 30 years travelling to towns and villages and
in 1712 he came to Boucieu le Roi and with the help of the villagers the Stations of the Cross were
built. In 1715 he founded the Blessed Sacrement of Sisters Convent in Valence. Blessed Peter died in
1740 and was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2004. On our trip we will stay in Boucieu le Roi and
take part in the Stations of the Cross. We will also visit the convent in Valence.
Paray le Monial
Since 1873 Paray le Monial has
been a much frequented place
of pilgrimage. It was here in
the late 17th century that Jesus
appeared to Saint Margaret
Mary Alacoque. Most of the
apparitions took place in the
Chapel of Visitation and the
message that Jesus delivered was
that His Heart is full of love for
mankind. Her mission was to spread this message. On our trip we will
visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paray le Monial
Shrines of France
itinerary, English speaking guide throughout trip.
For a full itinerary of each trip below please visit www.marian.ie/france or call the office.
Not Included
Airport taxes and charges €74,
DEPARTURES
DURATION
PRICE
Paris, Nevers, Rocamadour & Lourdes
Sunday 1st May
6
€825
Paris, Paray le Monial, Rocamadour & Lourdes
Sunday 15th May
Please note that the above itinerary is a sample itinerary only. Please log on to www.
marian.ie/france or call 01-8788159 for specific dates and prices.
7
€998
Lourdes, Rocamadour, Paray le Monial, Nevers, Lisieux & Paris
Sunday 22nd May
7
€1034
Boucieu le Roi, Paray le Monial & Paris
Monday 4th July
6
€806
Sant Malo, St. Anne D'Auray, Nevers, Paris & Lisieux
Saturday 17th September (By boat)
8
€875
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Camino
de
Santiago
Be overwhelmed by the joy and
spirit of adventure
In Santiago we follow the journey where St. James's remains were carried by boat from Jerusalem to northern
Spain. Known in English as The Way of St. James, the Camino de Santiago de Compostela is a collection of old
pilgrimage routes where you will witness the finest examples of architecture in all of Europe. The final destination
is Santiago de Compostela,
located in the north west of Spain. The “Road to Santiago” is a very famous
and popular pilgrimage
walk across northern Spain, to visit the cathedral and the tomb of the Apostle
James the elder.
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Camino de Santiago Destinations
Heading into northwestern Spain, paved roads, stoney pathways, wooded trails and cobbled streets all seem to lead to the
medieval city of Santiago de Compostela. It has been a coveted destination for travellers from many walks of life and many
levels of European society since the ninth century. Millions of people have walked, ridden donkeys and horses, or been
carried to this most famous Christian pilgrimage site, after Jerusalem and Rome, often taking months or even years to reach
their goal. On page 38 you can find a sample itinerary that takes in the most important and spectacular sights of the Camino
within 9 days. Please see below for a description of some of the towns and villages we visit along our way. For specific dates,
routes and prices have a look at the price grid on page 39 and for comprehensive itineraries for each date please contact our
office in Dublin, or log on to www.marian.ie/camino.
At Marian Pilgrimages we believe in giving pilgrims the most comprehensive price, making sure that everything detailed in the
itinerary is included. There are no hidden costs. All of our Camino trips include the following
 Return flights from Ireland Airport transfers as per itinerary
 Accommodation with dinner, bed and breakfast  Pilgrim passport  Experienced walk leader
 Coach and back up car throughout  Refreshments en route  All airport and local taxes  Travel insurance
Santo Domingo:
In the late 15th century a German couple were making the
journey to Santiago along with their 18 year old son, Hugonell.
The family stopped at Santo Domingo de la Calzada to rest.
While there, the innkeepers daughter fell in love with the German
teenager however, he rejected her. As revenge, the girl framed
Hugonell for theft and placed a silver cup in his luggage. Once
the authorities found out he was sentenced to death. Saddened,
his parents continued to Santiago to pray and on return they
went to visit his body. However, Hugonell spoke to them and
sees thousands of pilgrims pass by on the way to Santiago every
year. In ancient times pilgrims stopped at the stream that flowed
through the village for the traditional washing before they entered
Santiago. We will take part in the washing in the stream before
continuing to our goal.
told them he was saved by St. Dominic. Elated his parents went
to notify the Mayor who was enjoying his dinner. The Mayor
dismissed the story and claimed that their son was as alive as
the two birds on his plate. Immediately the rooster and the hen
spread their wings and jumped from his plate.
UNESCO in 1984 and houses an impressive 19 chapels. The
cathedral is burial ground to El Cid, a Spanish national hero and
his wife. The 16th century golden staircase is located here also.
We will see the tomb of El Cid, the Golden staircase and the
flexible crucifix.
O’Cebreiro
Around the year 1300 a weary Benedictine priest was celebrating
Mass on a cold Winter's Day. A local farmer was the only villager
who attended the Mass due to the snowstorm and he arrivied
just as the priest was consecrating the host. The priest had little
faith that the presence of Christ was present in the Most Holy
Sacrement. He ridiculed the farmer for making the journey in
bad weather for a non existant miracle. Almost immediately the
host changed to flesh and the wine changed to blood. Today we
will see the Church of the Eucharistic miralce and also the old
thatched pallozzos in O’Cebreiro.
Santiago
For more than 1000 years pilgrims have been making the journey
to visit the Cathedral of St. James. The cathedral was built in his
honour on the site where his remains were found. Legend has
it that when St. James remains were being transported to Spain,
the boat sank and his body was lost at sea. However, when his
remains washed up on the coast they were found to be in perfect
condition and covered in scallops. One of the most recognised
symbols of the Camino today is the scallop. The spectacular
swinging of the Botafumeiro takes place in the Cathedral of
St. James. In ancient times, this was used to purify the air when
crowds of pilgrims arrived in Santiago after their long journey.
See also the Jessi Tree, the portico of glory and the tomb of St.
James.
Lavacolla
Lavacolla is a small village, approximately 10 km from Santiago,
Burgos
The magnificent Cathedral of Burgos is famous for it's vast size
and Gothic architecture. Built in 1221 the cathedral is dedicated
to the Virgin Mary. It was declared a world heritage site by
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Camino de Santiago Selected Itinerary
For 2016 Marian Pilgrimages are offering numerous different walks along the Camino. Please see below for a sample itinerary
for one of our trips. To see all of our itineraries with dates and prices please contact our office in Dublin, or log on to our
website ww.marian.ie/camino. All of our Camino walks include a coach and back up car as well as an experienced walk leader.
Camino de Santiago
Sunday 17th July 2016 - 9 nights Departs Dublin
Day 1 - Depart Dublin
Check-in at Dublin airport for Aer Lingus flight to Bilbao.
On arrival we will meet our coach and transfer to the hotel in
Pamplona, for overnight dinner, bed & breakfast.
Day 2 - Cizur – Puenta la Reina
Drive to Cizur. Our walk commences through a small forestry,
a housing estate, and across some cultivated fields to the almost
abandoned hamlet of Guendulain, where we see the ruins of a
16th century church and Palace of the Counts. Facing the Sierra
del Perdon which dominates the landscape, we arrive in the village
of Zariquiegui. Before reaching the Alto del Perdon, we pass the
“Fountain of Denial” and hear the legend. Enjoy the views from
the hilltop, and our picnic lunch, before descending, and passing
Pamplona. Our morning walk finishes at Coral del Santo, where
we rejoin our coach and drive to Los Arcos. Stop for a light lunch
in a local bar. Departing from Los Argos’ most notable building
– the Church of Santa Maria, we cross the River Odron, and
follow the paths and tracks to Sansol. Here, the 18th century
through the villages of Uterga and Muruzabal to Obanos. Here,
in the church of St John the Baptist, the Skull of St William is
preserved in a silver reliquary. We continue to Puenta la Reina
where we find one of the most famous bridges on the Camino.
Overnight, dinner, bed & breakfast in Puenta la Reina.
parish church contains the relics of St Zoilo and St Felix. As
we cross the River Linares, we hear the legend of the horses.
Todays walk finishes in Torres del Rio where we find one of the
architectural jewels of the Camino – the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre. Take a coach transfer to Haro for overnight dinner,
bed & breakfast.
Day 3 - Estella – Torres del Rio
Take a coach to Estella to commence our walk at the Plaza de
San Martin, where we see the Palace of the Kings of Navarrre.
Shortly after leaving Estella, we come across a most original
drinking fountain offering wine to all pilgrims on the Camino.
Nearby, we pass the old Benedictine Monastery of Irache, and
walk on to Villamayor, where we see the 13th century Gothic
Fountain of the Moors. Above the town is the Castle of St
Stephen – a 10th century fortress of the Kingdom of Deyo-
Day 4 - Santo Domingo – Belorado
Drive to Santo Domingo to visit the Cathedral, hear the legend of the roasted cock, and see the tomb of St Dominic. After crossing the River Oja, we pass the Cross of the Brave on
our way to Granon village. Follow the track and cross the regional border between La Rioja and Old Castile into Redecilla.
The parish Church of the Virgin of the Road is worth a visit,
and the nearby pilgrims refuge records a curious incident regarding a 16th century pilgrim. Stop for our picnic lunch. Continue
through Castildelgado to Viloria – the birthplace of St Dominic
of the Causeway, and through the small village of Villamayor del
Rio, to the historic town of Belorado. Coach transfer to Burgos
for overnight, dinner & breakfast.
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Day 5 - Fromista – Villalcazar
Morning visit to the Burgos Cathedral and see tomb of El Cid,
the Golden Staircase, and the Flexible Crucifix. Take some time
here for a little souvenir shopping. Enjoy a light lunch in Burgos.
Drive to the village of Fromista. At the village square, we see the
statue of the Dominican Friar St Elmo, patron Saint of sailors.
This afternoons walk takes us via the villages of Poblacion and
Villovieco, and along the banks of the River Ucieza, to Villacazar
de Sirga. Visit the 13th century Romanesque Church of Santa Maria la Blanca to see the famous seated stone image of the White
Virgin, through whom many miracle cures have been attributed.
Coach transfer to Leon for 1 night, dinner & breakfast.
Day 6 - Foncebadon – Molinaseca
Drive to Foncebadon. This desolate and ruined village near the
top of Monte Irago was once an important halt on the road to
Santiago. Crossing the Foncebaden Pass we reach the Cruz de
Ferro and partake in the traditional ritual. We pass the ruined and
abandoned village of Manjarin, where a pilgrims hospital once
stood and continue to the mountain village of El Acebo for a light
lunch in the local inn. Continue down through the village of Riego
de Ambrosto and cross the Romanesque bridge into Molinaseca.
Drive to Ponferrada for 1 night, dinner, bed & breakfast.
Day 7 - O’Cebreiro – Triacastela
Coach transfer to O’Cebreiro. Visit the church of the
Eucharistic Miracle and hear an account of the miracle, then see
the old thatched Pallozas in this mountain-top village. Todays walk
takes us through the small villages of Linares, Hospital de Condesa, Padornelo, Fonfria, Biduedo, Filloval, As Pasantes, and Ramil
to Triacastela. It is a mostly downward mountain walk, through
farmland and forestry, with a picnic lunch in Fonfria. Drive via
Samos where we see the huge Benedictine Monastery, and the
important town of Sarria, to Lugo for overnight, dinner, bed &
breakfast.
Day 8 - Sta Irene – Santiago de Compostela
Drive to Sta Irene and commence our final walk via Santiago
airport to Lavacolla, for our picnic lunch, and the traditional washing in the stream. Enjoy a piece of Santiago Tarte and a taste of
the local wines and chocolates, before continuing to
our goal – the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Check into hotel for 2 nights, dinner, bed & breakfast
Day 9 - Feast Day of St James
Visit the Cathedral of St James. See the Portico of
Glory, the Jessi Tree, Master Mateo, embrace the
statue of Saint James, and see his Tomb under the
high altar. At midday, we attend the
special Pilgrims Mass followed by the spectacular swinging of the Botafumeiro. Light lunch at
hotel. This afternoon take a short drive to Padron, the little Port
where St James arrived in Spain. Return to hotel for final dinner
and presentations.
Day 10 - Arrive Dublin
This morning will be free in Santiago. Perhaps take some time to
stroll through the narrow shopping streets, or take a tour of the
town on the little tour train. Light lunch at hotel. After lunch we
transfer to Santiago airport for our return flight to Dublin.
DEPARTURES
Please note that the above itinerary is subject to change. Please log on to www.marian.
ie/camino or call 01-8788159 for specific dates and prices.
Camino de Santiago
itinerary, English speaking guide throughout trip.
For a full itinerary of each trip below please visit www.marian.ie/camino or call the office.
Not Included
Airport taxes and charges €74
DURATION
PRICE
May Departures
Sunday 22nd May
6
€810
7
€906
9
€1051
7
€906
June Departures
Saturday 11th June
July Departures
Sunday 17th July
Tuesday 27th September
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renew our spirit of love, forgiveness and peace
Specialised trips
World Youth Day - FROM €995
World Youth Day is a youth orientated Catholic Church event that takes place every two to three
years in cities around the globe. It was established to make the message of Christ known to all young
people worldwide. During our programme to World Youth Day we will take part in the Opening Mass,
the Catechesis, workshops, talks, concerts and exhibitions. Listen to the Word of God and celebrate
the Way of the Cross. Partake also in the Evening Vigil with the Holy Father the most personal part
of the central events. It is a unique time of prayer and meeting with Christ and it has an atmosphere
of concentration but also great joy. Some of our programmes also include a visit to the spectacular
Wieliczka Salt Mines.
Guadalupe - FROM €2395
For 2016 we have added a new and exciting destination to our list, Guadalupe. This extensive trip
will take in a visit to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, where we remember the apparitions, to
St. Juan Diego, and see the Tilma, cloak of Juan Diego. At San Jacinto Plaza, we pay special tribute
to the San Patricios – the Battalion of St Patrick – to honour the Irish soldiers who gave their lives
for Mexico in 1847. Drive to Zapopan for Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan – a place of
many miracles and take in a panoramic tour of Mexico City. For a full comprehensive itinerary please
contact our office.
Salamanca, Avila, Segovia & Madrid - FROM €695
Our pilgrimage in Spain will take in 4 very different towns and cities. In Salamanca we take a tour
of the Irish College where Fr. Sheehy studied for the Priesthood. Drive to Alba de Tormes, where
St. Teresa of Avila died. While in Avila we visit her birthplace, the Cathedral, Basilica of St Vincent,
Church of St .Teresa, the Plaza, and the mighty Walls surrounding the town. See the Castle of Alcazar,
the Cathedral, San Andreas Gate, and the Roman Aquaduct. Afternoon visit to Val de los Caidos –
burial place of the Kings, and El Escorial in Segovia. And in Madrid we take in a panoramic tour of
the city.
Steps of St. Paul Cruise - FROM €1865
This Steps of St. Paul Cruise is a fantastic trip that has been very successful and popular with some
of our passengers in the past. On this tour fly to Athens and join our cruise ship for 7 nights. On our
first excursion to Thessaloniki & Veria we visit the House of Jason where Paul lived and the Agora
where Paul preached In Philippi visit the Baptistery of Lydia, the ruins of the Forum of Philippi, the
Christian Basilicas, "Prison of Paul" and the Theater. We see the Blue Mosque and Sophia Church in
Istanbul and the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus. Visit St. John’s Grotto in Patmos where John
the Apostle wrote the book of revelations. Finally in Athens we visit Acropolis, Mars Hill and Ancient
Corinth before returning back to Ireland. Please contact our office for a full comprehensive itinerary.
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