Italy – Vatican – Switzerland – France – Spain – Portugal Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Day 01: Arrival in Rome – Italy
• Arrival at Rome International Airport
• Visit the Colosseum (outside view)
• Dinner & overnight stay in Rome
Day 02: Vatican City
• Breakfast at hotel
• Attend Papal Audience
• Visit Vatican Museums with guided tour
• Visit Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 03: Rome City Tour
• Visit major basilicas – St. John Lateran & St. Mary Major
• Visit Catacombs and attend Holy Mass
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 04: Rome – Assisi – Pisa
• Visit Basilica of St. Francis & Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi
• Proceed to Pisa and see the Leaning Tower (outside view)
• Dinner & overnight stay in Pisa
Day 05: Pisa – Venice – Padua
• Boat ride to St. Mark’s Square, Venice
• Guided walking tour of Venice
• Transfer to Padua and hotel check-in
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 06: Padua – Zurich (Switzerland)
• Visit Basilica of St. Anthony and attend Holy Mass
• Transfer to Zurich
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 07: Mount Titlis & Lucerne
• Cable car excursion to Mount Titlis
• Lunch at the summit
• Visit Lucerne – Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument & shopping time
• Return to Zurich for dinner & overnight stay
Day 08: Zurich – Ars – Lyon (France)
• Visit St. Maria Vianney Church, Ars
• Transfer to Lyon
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 09: Lyon – Paris
• Transfer to Paris
• Visit Eiffel Tower (2nd level – subject to availability)
• Seine River Cruise
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 10: Paris – Tours
• Visit Church of the Miraculous Medal
• Visit Church of St. Vincent de Paul
• Transfer to Tours
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 11: Tours – Lourdes
• Transfer to Lourdes
• Free time for religious activities
• Candlelight procession
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 12: Lourdes – Avila (Spain)
• Free time for personal prayers
• Holy Mass and visit important sites in Lourdes
• Transfer to Avila
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 13: Avila – Fatima (Portugal)
• Visit Avila Cathedral
• Transfer to Fatima (lunch en route)
• Attend candlelight procession
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 14: Fatima – Lisbon
• Free time for religious activities
• Visit birthplace of St. Anthony in Lisbon
• Leisure time
• Dinner & overnight stay
Day 15: Departure from Lisbon
• Breakfast & hotel check-out
• Transfer to Lisbon Airport for return flight to Cochin
Day 16: Arrival in Cochin
• Arrival at Cochin International Airport
INCLUSIONS
• Round-trip international air tickets
• All airport taxes and government service taxes
• Schengen visa charges
• Basic travel insurance for Indian nationals below 69 years
• Accommodation in twin-sharing rooms at superior class hotels
• All transfers and sightseeing by deluxe coaches
• All meals – breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Entrance fees for all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
• Services of a professional tour leader throughout the tour
• Tips for drivers and guides
EXCLUSIONS
• Travel insurance for passengers above 69 years
• Any increase in airfare, visa fees, or taxes
• Personal expenses such as laundry, minibar, beverages, etc.
• Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
