Fatima & Medjugorje – 100th Anniversary
2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Fatima. Join us in honoring the Blessed Mother by making pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal, and Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Traveling to both these locations of Marian devotion in one pilgrimage is VERY UNIQUE! Spiritual guidance provided by chaplain Fr. Angelo Casimiro, MIC.
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Travel Itinerary
Day 1 (Tuesday, May 23): Depart USA
Depart Detroit USA to Croatia with scheduled transfers in Charlotte and Frankfurt.
Day 2 (Wednesday, May 24): Medjugorje
Arrive Split and transfer to Medjugorje. Dinner and overnight at the Two Hearts Hotel in Medjugorje.
Days 3 – 6 (Thursday – Sunday, May 25 – 28): Medjugorje
Life moves at a different pace in the simple, mountain village of Medjugorje. Experience its beauty, spirituality, and peace. During our stay, we will share our faith with thousands of people from all over the world. Each morning at 10:00am, we meet at St. James Church for the English language Mass (Feast days and Sundays English Mass is at noon). Our local bilingual tour guide will escort us to the Hill of Apparitions where the children first reported visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pray before the statue that symbolizes the place of the first apparition. In 1933, the villagers built a 30′ high cross on the anniversary of Jesus’ crucifixion on top of Cross Mountain (Krizevac). We will climb the mountain through the Stations of the Cross. Also, visit 
and pray at “Blue Cross”. A place of healings and graces at the foot of Apparition Hill. We will have the chance to attend meetings and talks with the visionaries (subject to their availability and health during our trip). We will also visit the community of Cenacolo (a rehab center). In the evening, we can join the villagers at 5:00pm (or 6:00pm daylight savings time) to pray the rosary. Followed by Croatian Mass during which there is the blessing of the items you have with you. Adoration takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays later in the evening, and veneration of the Holy Cross takes place on Fridays later in the evening. We will also have time for personal prayer and reflection.
Day 7 (Monday, May 29): Split / Lisbon / Fatima
Early Morning transfer to Split Airport to catch our flight to Lisbon (via Zagreb). Arrive Lisbon and transfer to Fatima. Dinner and overnight.
Day 8 (Tuesday, May 30): Fatima
Today you will enjoy a full day tour of Fatima. In the evening you are free to join in the Rosary, pending confirmation.
Day 9 (Wednesday, May 31): Fatima
Today is free for private devotion. You may return to the Basilica, the Capelinha or perhaps spend some time in adoration. Embrace this time with our Lady and our Lord. Dinner and overnight.
Day 10 (Thursday, June 1): Return USA
Transfer to Lisbon airport for our return flight to Detroit.
NOTE: While no changes are anticipated, there may be occasions when certain alterations become necessary to this itinerary due to pending schedule confirmations, and/or, due to changes beyond our control.
Price including Air*
$ 3,339.00 per person, discounted for Cash/Check payment, based on 20 participants / double occupancy. (If paying with credit card, full price of: $ 3,472.00 per person.)
* Round trip air included from Detroit, MI (DTW). Pilgrims may depart from ANY domestic airport with additional flight cost. Contact Maggie if you would like more information about departing from the domestic airport of your convenience. Land Price based on current rate of exchange as of Aug 31, 2016. If currency fluctuates more than 5% (+/-) an adjustment may be made at time of final billing. Limited Single rooms available add: $ 320.00
Included:
- Round trip airfare out of DTW
- 8 Nights accommodations
- 8 Breakfasts, 8 Dinners
- English speaking tour escort/guide throughout
- Private motor coach throughout
- Transfers from international airport, for those on group air
- Taxes and fuel surcharge*
*Subject to increase 30 days prior to departure.
Not Included:
- Optional Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)
- Lunches and beverages w/meals
- All tips to tour escort’s, guides and drivers
- Transportation to/from Detroit DTW or your other domestic airport
- Items of personal nature
- Any items not specifically mentioned
