• Day 3

  VATICAN – ASSISI

After an early breakfast, we proceed to Vatican for the Papal Audience (subject to the availability of His Holiness). Afternoon, proceed to Assisi and visit St. Francis Church, the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Conventual in Assisi.

Overnight at Assisi (B,L,D)

• Day 4

  ASSISI – VENICE – PADOVA

After breakfast we proceed to Venice, built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Visit the Central Square, Piazza San Marco, St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs. Enjoy a Gondola ride in the Venetian Canals, one of the most unique and memorable experiences at Venice. Evening back to the Tronchetto by boat and transfer to Padova.

Overnight at Padova. (B,L,D).

• Day 5

  PADOVA – ZURICH

After breakfast, we proceed to visit St. Anthony’s Church in Padova. The Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua is one of the largest churches in the world, visited every year by more than 5 million pilgrims. Then we drive to Switzerland. On arrival, we check in.

Overnight at Zurich. (B,L,D).

• Day 6

  ZURICH – MT TITLIS

After breakfast, we proceed to visit Mt. Titlis. Titlis, a mountain of the Alps, located at 10000 feet above the sea level, is the highest summit of the range of the Central Switzerland. Take the Rotair cable car to reach the top of Mt. Titlis. Afternoon we proceed to Lucerne, a compact city in Switzerland known for its preserved medieval architecture, sitting amid snow-capped mountains on Lake Lucerne. Free time for shopping.

Overnight at Zurich (B,L,D).

• Day 7

  ZURICH – PARIS

After breakfast we proceed to the glamorous city of Paris, a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture.

Overnight at Paris (B,L,D).

• Day 8

  PARIS CITY TOUR

After breakfast we proceed to visit the Eiffel Tower - 3rd level included (subject to operations). The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. Later enjoy a guided tour of Paris. Drive through the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, the Opera, Petit Palais and Grand Palais, Les Invalides and Notre Dame Cathedral (Outside view). Visit the Sacre Coeur (The Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre), Shrine of the Miraculous Medal. Evening enjoy a romantic cruise on the Seine River.

Overnight at Paris (B,L,D).

• Day 9

  PARIS – LOURDES

After breakfast we board the train from Paris to Lourdes. Arrive Lourdes in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel. Visit the main Basilica of Lourdes, pray at the Grotto and drink water from the miraculous spring. Join the Candlelight procession at night.

Overnight at Lourdes (B,L,D).

• Day 10

  LOURDES – SALAMANCA

After breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Salamanca, a city in western Spain that is the capital of the Province of Salamanca in the community of Castile and León. The city lies on several hills by the Tormes River. Its Old City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.

Overnight at Salamanca (B,L,D).

• Day 11

  SALAMANCA – FATIMA

After breakfast we proceed to Fatima. Afternoon, visit the Basilica of our Lady of Fatima. The Blessed Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared six times to three shepherd children near the town of Fatima between 13 May and 13 October 1917.

• Day 12

  FATHIMA – LISBON. DEPARTURE

After breakfast, we proceed to Lisbon airport to board the flight EK 192 to Dubai at 2.15 pm. Arrive Dubai at 12.50 am and connect flight EK 530 to Cochin at 3.20 am. Arrive Cochin at 9 am.