Fatima • Santiago de Compostela • Lourdes • Mont Saint-Michel • Florence • Venice • Assisi
Trips in 2027 - $5,999.00
Trip Itinerary ~ 11 Days
Day 1, October 8: Departure from the USA to Rome.
Day 2, October 9: En route to Florence stop in Assisi. See the tombs of St. Francis, St. Clare, and the body of Blessed Carlo Acutis; enjoy a peaceful walk on the streets of Assisi. Dinner and overnight in Florence.
Day 3, October 10: Tour of Florence in the region of Tuscany. Tour of the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizzi, Michelangelo's masterpiece, The David, Flea Market, Duomo (Cathedral), and the Baptistery. Tour Guide will show to those interested the location of the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Medici Chapel (where the Medici family was buried). Casual dress throughout the day. Dinner and overnight in Florence.
Day 4, October 11: Tour of Venice: an amazing city built on water. Visit St. Mark's plaza. Optional: Gondola ride and shopping. Long pants if you intend to go inside St. Mark's. Casual dress if you intend to go on a Gondola ride or spend time shopping and visiting the beautiful streets and bridges of Venice. Dinner and overnight in Venice.
Day 5, October 12: Fly to Paris. Arrival in Paris. Tour the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and visit the gift shop. See the beautiful sites of the Hotel des Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, and the gorgeous Notre Dame Basilica after its remodeling. Enjoy a Seine River cruise. Dinner and overnight in Paris.
Day 6, October 13: Tour of Mont St. Michel: Visit the medieval abbey dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel. Time for prayer and reflection overlooking the sea. Dinner and overnight in Paris.
Day 7, October 14: Fly to Lourdes. Celebrate Mass at the Grotto of Apparitions. Get blessed by the Miraculous Baths for healing. We will enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes visiting places associated with St. Bernadette's life, which is helpful to understand the 1858 Apparition. Afternoon is free to visit the Grotto, the underground Basilica of the Miraculous Baths. We will gather for the evening Candlelight Rosary Procession, if available. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
Day 8, October 15: Fly to the Lisbon airport. Upon arrival in Lisbon, take a bus tour of Lisbon and travel to Fatima by private bus to check-in at hotel. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
Day 9, October 16: Full day in Fatima. Start off the day by going to Mass at the Little Chapel of the Apparitions. You will see the Basilica, the site of Francesco and Jacinta's graves, the Hamlet of Aljustrel, where the children lived, and Valinhos, the site of Our Lady's appearance after the children's return from prison. Experience Christ's love as you walk and follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) culminating in the Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima. Join pilgrims from around the world in an evening candlelight procession to pray the rosary for the sick and drink water from the miraculous well. Time for private devotions. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
Day 10, October 17: Depart to Santiago de Compostela. Visit the Cathedral, the destination we have been yearning to reach. Enter through the Holy Door (Holy Year of St. James). We will attend the International Pilgrim Mass at the Cathedral of St. James, one of the finest examples of architecture in all of Europe. Tradition invites us to perform some rites. The most important and meaningful one is the hug to the Saint. We will go under the main altar and visit the crypt where the relics of St. James are preserved. In the afternoon we will visit the city of Santiago to see: Obradoiro Square, Fonseca Palace, Gelmirez Palace, Franco Street, etc. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
Day 11, October 18: Fly back home.
Trip Includes- Daily Mass will be scheduled.
- ALL FLIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE TRIP.
- Flights from anywhere in the United States and flights between countries as per your itinerary (all necessary flights on your trip are included).
- Airport taxes, security fees & fuel surcharges, saving you an average of $400-$600!
- Cut off date for registration is June 15, 2027. After that date, the price will be $6,599.
- Transfers as per itinerary. Transportation with luxury bus.
- 4 or 5 star hotels in downtown areas.
- All breakfasts and all dinners. Wine included with all dinners.
- All tips to driver, hotel, and tour guide. If you feel that the tour guide did a great job, offering them extra tips is greatly appreciated.
- Guided tours and tour fees ~ Our tour guides are very caring, licensed, and well educated. Many of our guides have their PhDs.
- Luggage handling (1 suitcase and 1 carry-on per person).
- Single Supplement: If the passenger wants a guaranteed room of their own, they have to pay $1,100 for a single supplement. As long as the passenger is willing to room with someone and allows us to provide them with a roommate the single supplement does not apply.
- Remember: Our trips are not more expensive during high season ~ Passengers will never be expected to pay extra for anything while on the trip.
Trip Does Not Include
- Lunch.
- Trip Insurance. Work directly with Travel Guard to protect your investment and insure your money. There are different packages to choose from depending on your travel needs. Use the above link or the link right below the picture of the pope on our home page to visit their site.
Steps for Registration
- Call us (855) 842-8001 or register online with a credit card and pay your $500 deposit per person to save your spot. The $500 deposit is part of the total price of the trip.
- A $1,000 Additional Deposit (AD) per person is due one month from the registration. The AD is paid ONLY in the form of check (personal, money order, or bank check).
- The balance is due 4 months before the trip departure date. The balance is paid ONLY in the form of check (personal, money order, or bank check).
- Mail all checks and correspondence to:
Proximo Travel
PO Box 561
Auburn, MA 01501
- NOTE: If you sign up for a trip within 4 months of the departure date, you pay the deposit of $500 with a credit card and the balance is required to be overnighted in the form of a personal check, money order or bank check.
