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Pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes with Barcelona
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Travel to two of the world's most revered pilgrimage centers and experience the wonderful cultures and beauty of Portugal, France, and Spain. Stay two nights in Fatima and spend time reflecting and exploring the famous basilica and the tombs of Francisco and Jacinta. Travel to Aljustrel, where the children lived, and Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared after the children's return from prison. During a two-night stay in Burgos, visit its magnificent cathedral, a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes and a two-night stay there. Visit the Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette. End your tour in vibrant Barcelona.
Your Tour Includes
- 4 Handpicked Accommodations
- 14 Meals
Included Highlights
- Fatima
- Aljustrel
- Valinhos
- Cathedral of Burgos
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Accommodations
Hotel de Fatima
Nights 1-2
Abba Burgos Hotel
Nights 3-4
Hotel Mercure Imperial Lourdes
Nights 5-6
Occidental 1929 Hotel
Nights 7-8
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It was a life changing experience. We also had an excellant Tour guide.Johannes De Swart
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The pilgrimage sites were all that was expected. Tour manager, while not personally Catholic, knew enough to explain things well. Hotels were okay in most places. Would have liked better accommodations in Barcelona and more time seeing La Sagrada Familia Basilica, less time bussing around Barcelona. Not sure why two days were spent in Burgos. Montserrat was a great addition for our group. Getting insurance coverage for travel and accommodation issues was very challenging but I did get the insurance expectation after several months and communications. Overall, very good. Recommend this pilgrimage and Collette.
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I had the time of my life.. Collette is the best traveling agencyMarie Ferdinand
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Maria(Jo), she was an excellent tour manager. Very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. Jo, welcomed all of us with kindness, compassion and joy. Very helpful when we needed her assistance. I would highly recommend Jo to do any tour.Theresa Liland
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Lourdes, France the Candlelight ceromony.
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Had an AMAZING time. Truly spiritual
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visiting the grotto at Lourdes
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Because it rained 7 out of 9 days.Sandra Villa
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Guide and Tours were excellent.
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We were informed there would be leisurely walk with many scheduled stops. That did not happen. We were rushed from one sight to another and were told we can go back and take pictures. That did not happen either.
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..very educational, Joseph our driver keep us safe. He is professional, attentive to us seniors😊🙏all our guides are well knowledge.Tess
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Collette did a great job on tour prep. the tour director did a great job the places of course were fantastic; travel was first rate. Good group too. I recommend this trip and Collette, I'm sure we will use them again.John
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Great tour director and driver. Excellent bus experience. Would do again.Eduardo Salcido
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Can not believe everything we saw in such a timely manner.
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The outbound flight was not up to snuff.. some people in our group did not make the connection at CDG.Salacnib Eugenio
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Beautiful spiritual experience with a wonderful tour manager Idalia!!!Candace Niblett
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Everything from start to finish was wonderful.! I loved our Tour Director Carlina c. She felt like part of the family to us. She went out of her way to make sure everyone was comfortable and had a delightful experience. Her personality, knowledge and enthusiasm is perfect for this job position. She is so beautiful inside and out. I would love to go on another Collette tour with her as my guide, a Portugal tour.. The hotels were very clean, beautiful, comfortable and located in perfect areas in proximities to the sights we came to enjoy. We had Mass every day in beautiful special chapels. The tours allowed us to enjoy and experience sights that would be difficult to do on our own. . The meals very good and always included wine. It was a dream trip. The only glitch or issue was at the Charles Dr Gaul airport. Our flights were scheduled so that we only had 75 mins from the time we arrived at Charles De Gaul then to get our plane to Lisbon. Air France left without 19 of us and too 12 of us. 6am to 7:15 was NOT enough time because the Charles De Gaul airport staff was not prompt in getting us through security or immigration to allow us all to make our flight. I guess we just needed to a little later flight when we reached Charles de Gaul. They did make arrangements for smother flight at 9::30 and gave to us a meal voucher but that only accommodated 13 of us. The final 6 pilgrims waited to leave at 1:30 and just made it to Lisbon in time for dinner. Overall everything else was absolutely wonderful and PERFECT!!!!! Carlina C made the trip so special. She will forever have a very special place in my heart.Christine Szczesny
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There are some areas that could be improved. After a long bus ride to Barcelona we were taken on the walking tour of the area. It was a little much for some. Ideally we should have been allowed to relax and then go to dinner. For those who wanted to walk around by themselves they have the option until dinner. The tour director was absolutely the best. Don't lose her. Kind, caring, knowledgeable. Some of the hotels could have been a bit better but overall ok. Food was acceptable. The dinner out in the restaurant was a treat. I am a travel agent so if you would like to talk to me further about the trip I would be glad to share.
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This was a very good tour. The tour manager, Idalia was excellent, as were all the local guides. The hotels were a mixed bag, some very good others did not provide good service when asked. All were in great locations with quick access to the shrines. Bus rides were long, but unavoidable; they did allow us a view of the country sides and Pyrenees mountains. Note: when traveling with senior citizens ascertain if they are able to climb into and out of safely the deep smoking tubs in some hotel bathrooms. Walk in showers are a better option if available.
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Would have appreciated a more honest rating as to the difficulty of the walking, stairs and very steep hills. Maybe a 3+ not a 2!
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The time in Burgos was a great unexpected surprise. I would make sure this is always included.Michael Vedra
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I did not have my suitcase or wheelchair the entire trip. I also had little help from Collette in trying to retrieve them. Also no one ever tried to get me a wheelchair, since my was never delivered. Most memorable experience was having mass at Lourdes and feeling the healing water.Diane Haisch
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Air France international flights were lousy can't adjust air flow too warm and could not change seat assigned
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We arrived in Fatima on September 3rd. On Monday we toured the village where the 3 children lived. Sadly that evening I became ill and ended up in a hospital in Leiria, Portugal until September 11 th. I have only praise for the people of Collette that guided me thru this difficult time. They answered my questions with knowledge and compassion. With their expertise I arrived home safely on September 12th. I only had about 2 days on the tour, but Pedro was excellent and our accommodations during that time were excellent also.Sherry Miksa
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Lourdes is an amazing place.
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Very well planned out Great people to travel withBernadette Hentschel
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First tour that I was ever on and I just thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything was great
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The itinerary was just what we wanted. Our tour guide, Rita, was excellent. The bus driver was top rate.Michael & Ann Lynch
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It was the experience of a lifetime
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Tour manager was excellent. Enjoyed the places visited. Wonderful spiritual experience and scenery. Happy to pray and eat and travel with a great group of people.Jane Zendarski
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It was a dream come true to experience Fatima and Lourdes. The other two locations were very nice as well. But the highlights were seeing where Our Blessed Mother appeared to the children. We went to the homes of the children in Fatima and Lourdes and saw just how simply they lived. We saw all of the relevant sites of the apparitions. Beautiful. Burgos and Barcelona were the other sites we visited. Both cities were very interesting and beautiful in their own way. We touched on the Catholic Churches and monasteries and saw beautiful art and stories of holy Catholic saints. The landscapes and buildings were unforgettable. It was my first time in Portugal and Spain and I felt the people were very welcoming and down to earth. There were 42 people in our tour group and we often had to wait for one or more to show up at meeting spots. But it was only a minor inconvenience. The food was good for the price. There were a couple of times we found our own restaurants away from the group to experience a more elevated meal. I had to buy a new piece of luggage to bring back all of the souvenirs I bought because I really wanted to share something from Fatima and Lourdes with people from home.Maria B
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When we arrived at Lourdes we had to share our trip with 5,000 soldiers from all over the world. This is apparently an annual event and the tour should have never been scheduled at the same time. It was very congested, the soldiers were partying until 2 or 3 in the morning making a lot of noise and causing people to lose sleep. The second day only the military personnel were allowed to take part in the night procession, all of the other people were restricted to areas behind barriers. For some people in our tour that did not take part in the 1st night procession this was a big disappointment. It was hard to visit the Grotto and the Baths. It was just not the experience that I had hoped for.Judith Ewing
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Fatima, Lourdes and Sagrada Familia were my dream destinations. They're all rich in history. The tour guides were knowledgeable and very accomodating. The bus driver was an excellent driver, cautious and efficient driver. Would visit again these places in the near future.
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Accommodations were very nice, extremely comfortable and the food was delicious! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly.
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The overall trip experience was great!
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The weeping wall was very beautiful!Judith Eckert
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To actually be in places that many miracles happened!Gerald Eckert
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excellent tour guide, food is okay, hotel is average coz no air conditioning , places are awesome clean im very satisfied. thank you for everythingVirginia Del Rosario
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The tour itself was great. Tour manager, Jose and driver, Carlos were great. Accommodations were good with the exception of Lourdes, where the rooms were very small and the hotel food was so so. The optional walking tour around Barcelona and dinner was not worth tthe $75 dollars but optional tour to Monserat was well worth it. The issues arose during the planning stage, see forth coming letter.
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Saw and experienced a lot in a short period of time.Michael Danton
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I LOVED VISITING FATIMA & LOURDES. BARCELONA VISIT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CANCELLED/AVOIDED DUE TO PROTESTS GOING ON AT THE TIME OF OUR ARRIVAL. WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN REROUTED TO MADRID FOR A SHORT VISIT OF THAT BEAUTIFUL CITY
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The local guides were wonderful as were Carmen and Antonio. I would recommend Collette to my friends if all personnel are as knowledgeable as Carmen and if all drivers drive as well as Antonio.Ella Rogers
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Everything was very impressive,Raquel Garcia
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It was all spectacular, Fatima, Lourdes, Montserrat, Barcelona Hotel was amazing. Burgos was so unforgettable. Just reorganize your tours without Lufthansa, they spoiled what could have been a Dream vacation.
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See aboveRobert Vazquez
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Lady of Lourdes and the hotel accomondatios were excellent.Marcos Mares
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Even the rain in Spain could not dampen our spirits or the unforgettable memories this tour created.Sharon Camarillo
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The tour manager was very efficient but fun at the same timeAlan Hamoy
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Each location had its own memorable moments. Was only able to get over 700 pic's.
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Too much road travel and not enough time in BarcelonaKathy Clark
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Destinations were great. Accommodations were average and nicely located, but we spent too much time on the bus and in transit. We would have loved to spend more time at some of the destinations. One of the reasons we selected this itinerary was for the visit to the Holy Family Basilica in Barcelona, but we only got to spend an hour onsite.
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Places we went. I liked the fact they gave us a bus tour of Lisbon with point of interest. thanks I was very upset that Colette separated me from my husband in our seats in the airplane from New York (JFK) to Lisbon. we both got middle seats and ONE ROW apart...I cannot even be able to talk to him. This was acceptable and Colette should have been on top of this. I went to many international tours but the is the first time the Tour company separated me that much. Everybody was seated next to their friend or spouse except us. i liked the locations of hotels, the provided food was great. The goodbye dinner in restaurant in Paris was not good at all. Even though they say it's Michelin. Please always fly us to the furthest destination and bring us home from the closest airport, because by the end of the trip we are tired and heavier with souvenirs and want to be home. It would have been good to fly back from Fatima. Don't take any Pilgrimage group to Lourdes on a Sunday. Crowded with children from schools. The drivers did great taking us from here to there. Tour manager did her best but the last 2 days I felt she was anxious and ready for the next tour. The tour guide was informed about history but not so much about church and saints stuff...Please I wish if she would smile. Please give her a break of 2 days between tours to rest., it is not fair for her. I felt bad for her since she was going to start another tour the same day we flew back to USA. As for the local tour in Paris, very plaisant and friendly but when it came to the church information in Paris ...she did not know much and I had to get my answers from a nun there, When arrived in Lisieux, the tour manager pointed us to surrounding restaurants, yet they were closed and had to waste time to look for a farther restaurant instead spending time in the convent. I wish if she mentions specific restaurant instead us walking and wasting time looking for one. we were very happy we had internet on the bus ....thanks ..the buses was great. Please please, give us the paper to fill out for room preference before we travel. I am old and have knee problems and in Fatima I was given the furthest room from the elevator and also I had to walk few steps up. I don't care what floor as long it was close to elevator. We were given the sheet to fill out after the first hotel. Please give form to fill before we travel. As an overall experience I was pleased with Colette. they are doing their best to make our trip easy and successful. thanks Coletter and please consider my suggestions for other travelers.
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I was very upset that Colette separated me from my husband in our seats in the airplane from New York (JFK) to Lisbon. we both got middle seats and ONE ROW apart...I cannot even be able to talk to him. This was acceptable and Colette should have been on top of this. I went to many international tours but the is the first time the Tour company separated me that much. Everybody was seated next to their friend or spouse except us. i liked the locations of hotels, the provided food was great. The goodbye dinner in restaurant in Paris was not good at all. Even though they say it's Michelin. Please always fly us to the furthest destination and bring us home from the closest airport, because by the end of the trip we are tired and heavier with souvenirs and want to be home. It would have been good to fly back from Fatima. Don't take any Pilgrimage group to Lourdes on a Sunday. Crowded with children from schools. The drivers did great taking us from here to there. Tour manager did her best but the last 2 days I felt she was anxious and ready for the next tour. The tour guide was informed about history but not so much about church and saints stuff...Please I wish if she would smile. Please give her a break of 2 days between tours to rest., it is not fair for her. I felt bad for her since she was going to start another tour the same day we flew back to USA. As for the local tour in Paris, very plaisant and friendly but when it came to the church information in Paris ...she did not know much and I had to get my answers from a nun there, When arrived in Lisieux, the tour manager pointed us to surrounding restaurants, yet they were closed and had to waste time to look for a farther restaurant instead spending time in the convent. I wish if she mentions specific restaurant instead us walking and wasting time looking for one. we were very happy we had internet on the bus ....thanks ..the buses was great. Please please, give us the paper to fill out for room preference before we travel. I am old and have knee problems and in Fatima I was given the furthest room from the elevator and also I had to walk few steps up. I don't care what floor as long it was close to elevator. We were given the sheet to fill out after the first hotel. Please give form to fill before we travel. As an overall experience I was pleased with Colette. they are doing their best to make our trip easy and successful. thanks Coletter and please consider my suggestions for other travelers.
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Visiting Lourdes was the highlight for my wife and me.
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As stated above, I can think of no changes that would have made the tour better. It was just right.Richard Nigro
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Just being in Fatima and Lourdes where Blessed Mother appeared. Felt Peace
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Very good trip since it’s my first pilgrimage
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Every experience was very memorable. The visit to Fatima, and to Lourdes were very spiritual, Burgos, Carcassonne, Montserrat and the Black Madonna, very informative and impressive, I felt in love with Barcelona, I could live there!!!Alvaro Garcia
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The entire tour was excellent. Most memorable was the candlelight processions in Fatima and Lourdes.
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I enjoyed every details. Great professional staff well planned schedule.William Easterling
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All the towns and sightseeing tours were excellent. Loved Fatima and Lourdes. Mass everyday was an excellent choiceJorge Toro
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All of the stops on our journey were exquisite. They took my breath away with their beauty. Our tour manager arranged to have Mass said in a church on the spur of the moment. The Sisters were most happy and gracious to receive us into their house of God, and pray/sing with us.Maryrose Wolf
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Fatima was very moving. Burgos was a gem.Sara Miller
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Really needed 1 extra day per site to properly appreciated the areas. Hotels could be closer to actual pilgrimage sites. Great tour guide and driver. Would use them again.Michael
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See the Pope up close, was the best experience ever.Carmen Hill
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From start to finish Collette provides a seamless travel experience. From great destinations to transportation, everything is taken care of.Susan Teelin
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Well worth the price especially with Pedro as our GUIDE!Richard Mager
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We wanted to see Fatima & Lourdes. Most other tours have just one only.Barbara Mager
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Trip went exactly as printed in the information. Trip included Lourdes, Borgos, Fatima, Barcelona, and Montserrat. Whatever you do make sure you go to Montserrat.
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I’ve always dreamed of going to Fátima and Lourdes and the pilgrimage to Fátima & Lourdes with Barcelona was a dream come true..thanks ColletteEn Vu
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The guide and driver in Europe were amazing. Very organized, polite and helpful.
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Pedro Pais (Tour Manager) and Jose (motorcoach driver) were phenomenal. The local guides were amazing. The food was scrumptious. The sites were beyond my wildest imagination. The lodging accommodations were top-notch. I cried happy tears every day! I have to absolutely schedule another tour with Collette.Melanie Zachary
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So much history. So much to see. Caitano made sure we saw as much as possible. Pointing out interesting fact while we were traveling from one place to another. He also played the music of the region to give us a sense of the culture. Tips also about the areas we were traveling through. He felt like an old friend.Jo Reyes
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Perfecto todo , muy bonita experiencia visitar esos lugares con gente muy bien preparada que nos apoyó en todo
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candle procession in FatimaGeraldine Gregorian
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This was my first time traveling with a group and having a structured tour. It was more than I expected. The guide was very knowledgeable, and the sites we visited were awesome. I had two very memorable events, the candle light walk at night in Fatima and Mass at the Grotto in Lourdes. Very emotional moments for me.Anna Merjil
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We could have included Trevi Fountain in Rome itinerary.
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Thank you for everything, really appreciate it. Grat guide!
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Good trip, enjoyed the locations. Thank you!
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Great trip, thank you so much!
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Barcelona at night was a joke. It was a ride from hotel to restaurant. The bus was filthy, I could not see out the window and gave up. We zipped by some cathedral couldn't see it and when customers asked for a better view they were denied.
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Excellent guide & tour eventsGlenn Lewis
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Collette deserves the 5 stars :>)Kathleen Hebrink
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Beyond words. Great. Final farewell dinner.William Mccluskey
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Enjoyable tour guide specialy in going to Mt. Monserrat
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All places visited excellent and meet my expectations.Fely De Los Reyes
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Hotel in Lourdes was not good.Richard Esquejo
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I've given the full acount above. I much appreciated, as did all the members of our group, Pedro Pais' arranging for us to celebrate Mass every day of our pilgrimage. We were in beautiful chapels and were always received with warmth and hospitality.Clement Davis
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The travel itinerary was very aggressive, and I felt like we were very rushed. I would like to have had more time at Fatima and Lourdes. The tour manager was not very clear on his instructions.Pamela Theriault
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My favorite memorable experience was taking a dip at Lourdes waters and staying at a monastery-hotel.
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This trip was well organized and spiritual in addition to being so much fun!! Our tour guide was wonderful!
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Everything well organized, good hotels, meals and excellent tour directorsBruno Mauricci
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Experiencing mass at La Sagrada Familia was the top of my list.
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Loved it. I have suggested this tour to many friends. Would love to take another tour led by Pedro.
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Saw everything that I wanted to see, wish there was more time in each city to just walk around.Kathryn Ponec-ervin
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Extremely capable and well-organized tour guide (Pedro Pais); safe and excellent bus driver; good hotels and dining.Ariel Matienzo
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The faith of the people on the pilgrimage.Robert Betz
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I have to mention just ONE experience? The experience of being at these shrines created from the faith of the pilgrims over the ages is just to incredible for my mere words.Silvester Sasinek
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Lourdes was most memorable but I didn't see or do everything there because there was not enough time and to hurry through in a day and a half was too exhausting'Patricia Moncrief
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Daily was a very nice addition on the trip. The food, sites, and people of Portugal was great. Fatima shrine and supporting historical sites were interesting. Burgos Spain had many historical sites and guides that did very well in explaining the history and architecture of the city. Hotel dinner and breakfast were awesome. The Hotel stay had some ventilation/temperature issues. To hot for us and other guests with to cold for others. Lourdes shrine was deeply moving. The supporting people, food and sites were very nice. Missed the new immersion pools by two days of opening. But minor detraction. Barcelona was ok. Not many options for finding interesting sites or food options near the hotel we stayed at. Made the most of it and used it as time to get in order for the next day departure home.Paul Nadler
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The nightly procession hotel and meals are excellent. I love ❤️ Burgos the extra time we explore the city
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The tour itself was awesome and Gaetano was very knowledgeable and engaging. I feel he had more than his share of guests and he had his hands full. He seemed to take it all in stride and kept us on track to see all we could. Was everything perfect, no, but I feel he did his best to see we were on time for each days destination. The sour note was our last day when most of us were delayed an additional 2 days to go home. Gaetano did not stay to see we all had flights or even accommodations until we were ready to leave. We were only told he had to prepare for his next tour. Was this the truth? And if so, why not send another representative in person to help us? Very bad way to end trip.
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The tour guide was outstanding
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The trip was well run and the food and service was goodWilliam Shoemaker
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My wife had always wanted to go to Fatima and this tour was perfect. With knowledgeable guides and perfect hotels we were able to visit the shrines and have mass everyday in locations I could not have imagined. Plenty of information at each stay with enough free time to explore and participate in special events.Thomas Innace
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Very memorable tour and would do it again with Collette.Maria Huska
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I was not disappointed with any part of the tour. It was more than I expected.
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Monserrat, Lourdes and Burgos were the most memorable for me.Raymond Colombaro
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the tour inclusions were perfect and very interesting The candlelight vigil at both Fatima and Lourdes was one of the most moving and memorable experiences of my lifePatricia Jezycki
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The bath at Lourdes was inspirational.Mary Vesely
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Everything I'd hoped for and more. Especially La Sagrada Familia Mass in the crypt.Renee Brodeur
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I was very impressed with all the places we visited which were awe-inspiring and beautiful. The audience with Pope Leo was an especially wonderful and an unexpected surprise. The accommodations and food at all the hotels were very good. The only thing I did not like were the long walks to the busses in Rome especially the one from the terminal. All in all, it was a very good tour.
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Memorable experience in Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of Lourdes bc of attending of the procession and also drink the spring water and we wash our face with a prayer,I appreciate also the beauty of the Montserrat .
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I enjoyed the tour with the Our Lady of Good Counsel parishioners. The tours for Fatima, Lourdes, Barcelona and Rome were excellent. Seeing how Mother Mary affected the cities were truly amazing. I wished we had more time in Rome to leisurely stroll through St. Peter Basilica. Our tour guide Felipa was fantastic and bus driver Paulo was great. Many thanks.Gordon Fukumoto
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Everything was well organized and excellent way of visiting these holy sites up to Rome. Rome was very different we didn't get the same excellent organization experience. The trip to Our Lady of Good counsel was cancelled the very last minute and your response to some of the reports from the pilgrims were not good. But over all the pilgrimage was excellent. God bless.Santhosh Thottankara
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Awesome Every minute filled with something to do more assist with travel. Realize long flight. Mult connections. Got stuck in two immigration lines
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Tour to Lourdes and Vatican City was amazing and satisfyingMaggie Preza
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Tour to the Vatican City, Rome, Italy was amazingEduardo Preza
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The religious sites of Fatima & Lourdes were overwhelming. The daily masses in various chapels & basilicas were exceptional. The visit to the water chamber at Lourdes was the prize of the tour.Robert Delgrosso
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Overall, great spiritual experience. The number of pilgrims , perhaps, sh oh Le have been capped. It was a huge group which is mostly elderly. The needs are more and mobility very difficult for some. A smaller group would have been ideal. The food in some hotels esp in Lourdes will need some improvement. Overall, I got the spiritual experience I was looking for. This is my third tour with Collette and still happy. Every tour manager with you guys exceptional and also the bus driver.
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Tour great I would suggest to keep busy travel separate from tours too much in one day hotel in Lourdes and arrive and food horrible rude and horrible rooms and dining room food horrible all others beautifulNancy Silvestri
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Everyone on the tour was friendly, informed and organized. We had a fabulous time!Joseph Capuano
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I travelled with my elderly mom. and Juan, our tour guide was exceptional in presentation and knowledge. We enjoyed the tour. Our driver, Paulo, was also an excellent driver, keeping us safe at all times.Ann Kawalec
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I really enjoyed the Mass in Fatima, Burgos, Lourdes and Barcelona. It was presented in English and you can walk to al the Catherals.Barbara Butler
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It was a wonderful tour and the tour director was the best. We were involved in the power outage at Lisbon airport and left airport with no luggage. Collette and tour director were instrumental in getting our luggage back to us the following day. I had my spiritual moment in Fátima and will never forget that moment.
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Tour guide Juan Kratzmeier was phenomenal. Fatima experience was inspired. Mont serrated was a highlight!! Collette was organized and responsive.
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I am very impressed with the Tour Manager. She is very knowledgeable. She made each area that we visited very interesting and very exhaustive with historical information. She took care of us and was available to us the entire time. This was our first tour and I am very happy with the experience. Thank you to the entire team.Edward Dy
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Enjoyable and well organizedChristina Jacoby
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This was an amazing Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines and Cathedrals. Would go again.Perpetua Staub
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Amazing. Our Guide Jo was the best. I could not think of better one.
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The tour was a bit strenuous for me some of us got sick in Lourdes with either food poisoning or noro virus and I came back with what’s like Kelly a spinal fracture from vomiting the guide Doria and the driver Paulo were excellent.Maureen Staszewski
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I highly recommend the tour guide; she did an amazing job. However, I have one complaint: the accommodation I had in France was the worst, as were the meals.
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Not much I can say, because from the second night that I was in the hotel room, I caught a cold because of the cold room, no heat, and from that I developed bronchitis. I still am suffering with the bronchitis on my chest so that I cannot come on favorable, but the whole experience of the tour was great. It was something that I’m glad I did because of my cat background.Cecile Brash
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Overwhelmed with emotion while in the rosary processions because of the global humanity represented.George Hansen
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A great experience, top notch hotels, great transportation between sights, a very postive experience
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Our tour director, Diana Camacho, was the best part of our pilgrimage! She was amazingly dedicated and helpful to our entire group throughout the tour. Trip highlights included Shrines at Fatima and Lourdes, and Burgos was beautiful! Low points were the long bus rides between cities. 8 hours on a bus is too long. Hotels were good except for the Mercure in Lourdes; the Occidental in Barcelona was outstanding.Mary Wulff
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Dianna the tour guide and Paulo the motor coach driver were excellent. The accommodations were good -no AC in 2 hotels- really need that, good otherwise. All sites were incredible. . To be present at three different locations in the world where the Virgin Mary appeared was very inspiring.
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The excellent customer service provided by our tour manager, Diane Very persinable, cheerful personality, accesible to whatever concerns we had. And quickly and easily resolved a problem 2 friends had that could have affected them not only to continue the tour but to return to the US. In detail, after leaving our hotel in Portugal, friends forgot their valuables in the safe; ie, passport, credit cards, cash. Items were removed and shipped to Barcelona in time. Excellent service to what couldnhave been a very difficult situation as it would have been not.to have the passports. I would gladly travel again with Diane and with Collette Tours and highly recommend them.
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Lourdes and Fatima were amazing. So was Montserrat La Sagrada and Pogus Cathedral were sites to behold!!
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Not impressed. Won’t do this again!Michael Springer
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Waters at FatimaNona Mcginnis
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I particularly liked Lourdes and the Grotto for my personal experience. Fatima was interesting too. The EXPERT tour guides were very knowledgeable and kind. Most of the dinners were wonderful. Enjoyed the shopping (but not much time to do so). The Gothic quarters extra excursion and dinner were poor. Cathedral was closed. Tour guide pushy, arrogant and uninformed. Montserrat mountains were amazing. No time to take the cable cars through them and only 20 minutes to shop use the rest room and grab some lunch.
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There were several occasions where things had not been scheduled which resulted in confusion, rushing around and not being able to do what was advertised.
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the candlelight processions at both Fatima & lourdes
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It was wonderful to see and experience Fatima and Lourdes. However, it was an overall very disappointing trip due to poor communication, disorganization and a tour manager who provided zero insights. Several of our masses were messed up and they changed our itinerary, only letting us know a week in advance we weren’t going to the Sagrada Familia. They had plenty of time to properly arrange it and they didn’t. I don’t recommend Collette.
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We started out with a wonderful tour guide but he had a dental issue and had a friend take over the tour. He was neither familiar with the tour nor did he try to get himself acclimated ahead of time. I’m sure it was very short notice for him but there was free time during the tour that he could have tried to familiarize himself with the places we were going to beforehand so we weren’t searching for them like we did. I don’t think it was necessary for all 40 of us to be using a map, the tour guide should know where he is going especially on the premises of Lourdes. The meals that were at the restaurants were much better than those at the hotels and restaurants stops, would appreciate more of those. When I go to Europe I like to immerse myself more in the city. Also, we were very disappointed that we did not get into see La Sagrada Famillia . That was to be the highlight for us, and since we booked the trip back in March the tickets should have been secured early on. The return flight was canceled due to the hurricane which was unfortunate but we should have been able to deal with it on a case by case basis instead of as a group! Just for that reason, I would have no interest in doing such a large group tour again! We started out as 34 and Collette added even more , 6 more to our tour to fill the bus. That was a lot of people to keep track of and added a lot of time in rest stops and breaks.Denise Canino
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Scheduling was a problem. Long days with no breaks for lunch or bathroom. Tour guide lacked knowledge.
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Our first tour manager was replaced on the second day with a different tour manager who was less informed and not as personally helpful.Marie Trgovac
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Great group to travel with. Guide & bus driver were awesome!
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our tour guide was fantastic! she was very knowlegable and kept everything flowing nicely! Buses and hotel rooms were exceptional. excellent experience and will sign up for more tours!Richard Bellanova
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Philpa was amazing! Yes we got delayed the first. But for my first time in Europe Philppa helped us enjoy every moment. I can’t thank her enough. Her understanding of her know Fátima, then knowing to get help with other guides for other places that greatly understood the other places was made the experience more. I have told everyone in my church and family of faith to go on this trip. It truly is a life changing.Aspen Talavera - Herrera
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Tour manager’s personal observations and reflections on the sites we visited
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Fatima shrine,Lourdes shrine with candle lights processions ,Burgos cathedral,Barcelona La Sagrada Familia and Mt Monserrat.
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The opportunity prepared by Colette to have mass at the shrines and walk in night processions are unforgettable. Walking through the homes of the saints stirred our hearts. I love my green Colette bagWilson Martinez
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I thought this pilgrimage was amazing. Visiting the sites where the Blessed Virgin has appeared and praying and singing with other pilgrims from around the world was a life changing experience. Our guide, Jo, had a wealth of information and she went out of her way to make sure everyone was safe and happy. I would highly recommend this pilgrimage.
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The baths of Lourdes
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Meals needed improvement as well as accommodations in Lourdes. Farwell dinner was a disappointment.
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There was too much travel, 3 full days of travel. I enjoyed Lourdes. I did not enjoye being charged 2 times for the excursion to Montserrat.
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Our trip to Fatima and Lourdes was fantastic up until our departure from Paris France! As soon as we sat in our wheelchair we were whisked away to the very end of the boarding area, put in an elevator, and Shanghai to the basement of the entire airport. It was here that our boarding passes were taken from us, and we were told to shut up, sit down, and wait! We told our abductors that our plane was boarding upstairs, but they ignored us and told us to be quiet. Sit down and wait! There were many Black people, old people, and handicap people all sitting down waiting! Waiting for what? We missed our flight back to Boston, USA and suddenly we were back onto the tarmac. We were whisked to another airplane going to Minneapolis USA we were too elderly women in wheelchairs on a pilgrimage with Collette company. We were extremely happy up until this terrifying experience. I’m still having nightmares over it! Why did this happen to us? Why? Why? Why Mark I hope to receive some answers.Marie Dieli
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Tour was overall wonderful. Holy sights were presented and introduced ahead w wonderful information. We were allowed adequate time to spend in each Bus was comfortable and thoughtful stops were adequate. Our driver was an amazing man. Courteous and kind. Humble as well. Breakfasts were good. Dinners were nothing less than terrible. No variety no embellishment nothing special . Veggies were hardly seen. As were desserts. I was blown away with our awesome visit to Montserrat. That was a must. I also enjoyed the town of Borges .( missed spelled) sorry i hope you know where i mean.
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Fatima was my favorite part of the trip.
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All of it. Regina did a great job in setting up venue for Mass. for priests at each location. This was a wonderful reflective spiritual pilgrimage for me.Suzanne O Brien
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Every stop on the tour was incredible- memories that will last forever!
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To much free time Hotels were the pitsDavid Breitmayer
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This vacation was very organized with professionals helping us. I felt comfortable during the trip and learned so much about the places we visited.Michele Degraeve
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The destinations were so cool to visit. And our tour guides were quite good. We had a large group and weren't able to stay in common hotels or have common meals for all but a few times. Great bus drivers as well. I liked having the local tour guides in some of the destinations as they added great detail and positive energy.David Shallenberger
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Fatima. We felt very safe in Portugal! Things were easy to get to food was good!Sarah Lehman
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Fatima. LOURDES. Montserrat. Basilica de la Sagrada familia. Did not like the 3 flights to get to Europe from Albuquerque NM. Other people got there on 2 flights Tour director was inconsistent . She would tell people different times or locations to meet up at. Maybe acWhats at group communication means of letting us all know details, changes in plans etc.
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The minute we met Diana in Lisbon I knew we were going to be fine. The hotels and restaurants picked by Collette were very nice. We had a great bus driver and tour bus! La Sacrada Familia was a beautiful memorable experience.
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Seeing Fatima and Lourdes was amazing! Why I gave this tour a poor rating was the inexperienced tour manager, substandard hotel rooms, and horrible food at the hotels.Karen Gras
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I enjoyed the tour itself. We saw various places and had a fair balance of free time. The tour guide was very sweet and energetic. She set the tone for the whole trip, and I feel it allowed us to feel like we were on a big family vacation together visiting the pilgrimage sites. I appreciated having daily mass/option of daily mass. I did wish the add ons were included since it impacted the experience. I also wished we had an extra day at each location since we were just getting comfortable with navigating before it was time to move to the next place. The accommodations were fair and not completely true to the pictures provided. Getting there and coming back home was not planned well by Collette.Fatimaeliza G.
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Communications between Colette and travelers needs improvement. We missed one tour because we were not informed about the pre registration process.
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Places we went were great. Meals included on this trip were terrible. Collette Communication before the trip was non existent. Probably wouldn’t use Collette again.Theresa Lyssy
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This was a trip of a lifetime! Our tour guide, Diana was excellent!! The tours were so informative and enlightening. The experience of the candlelight service was amazing! Although I don't practice Catholicism, I am a religious person with strong faith in God and attend church regularly. The masses were spiritually uplifting.Earlene Drummond
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Wish our tour of Barcelona had not been cancelled:( Lourdes was my favorite, the candle light was amazing. Our group really came together!Diane Paschall
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Burgos was an unexpected pleasure, enjoyed it greatly. Our tour manager Diana was pass outstanding, the best tour director we have had. The food fell a little below what we were expecting, cold and not flavorful. Sights were amazing.
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A memorable experience that I will cherish for a lifetime!
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our experience was excellent over all my only comment was we were 45 in our group. Maximum is 35 as advertise.
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Pedro was very informative giving us much background information while traveling on the bus. This helped us to understand the conditions that were present at the time. Pedro also kept us informed about what we should expect each day during dinner on the night before. And most importantly to me was Pedro helping me with a medical issue that came up during the tour, getting immediate medical help and then helping me get my prescription filled.
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Our tour guide, Pedro, was outstanding! He provided not only information about the sites we were seeing, but also the history of the areas we passed through. I especially liked the seeing the change in the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia since I was there in 1986. Amazing! Fatima and Lourdes were so inspiring. What Faith the Three Sheperds and Bernadette had! And the Chapels and Basilicas were so beautiful. It was a wonderful place to spend time with God.
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Lourdes was incredible as was Fátima. 2 places I had always wanted to go. They certainly did not disappointTeresa Brown
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Wonderful Tour! Hit all the highlights in each place/city and had free time to explore on our own. Our tour guide, Pedro, was simply amazing! Full of knowledge, care and concern for our group. I would take another tour with Collette in the future.Donna P
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Although there were fewer tourists, this is not the best time of year to visit. That said, early morning in the rain at Lourdes on the way to Mass in the Cathedral was a magical spiritual experience. The hotel in Fatima was a great location, but I would walk a little further for a better hotel. Hotel in Barcelona had a great location, but no room for luggage. Last meals in Burgos and Barcelona were outstan
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The extra tour to Montserrat. Being able to get there by bus with no fuss. The church and the views were amazing. Such a lovely placeMary
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The pilgrimage sites were all that was expected. Tour manager, while not personally Catholic, knew enough to explain things well. Hotels were okay in most places. Would have liked better accommodations in Barcelona and more time seeing La Sagrada Familia Basilica, less time bussing around Barcelona. Not sure why two days were spent in Burgos. Montserrat was a great addition for our group. Getting insurance coverage for travel and accommodation issues was very challenging but I did get the insurance expectation after several months and communications. Overall, very good. Recommend this pilgrimage and Collette.
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It was a life changing experience. We also had an excellant Tour guide.Johannes De Swart
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I had the time of my life.. Collette is the best traveling agencyMarie Ferdinand
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Maria(Jo), she was an excellent tour manager. Very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. Jo, welcomed all of us with kindness, compassion and joy. Very helpful when we needed her assistance. I would highly recommend Jo to do any tour.Theresa Liland
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Lourdes, France the Candlelight ceromony.
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Had an AMAZING time. Truly spiritual
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visiting the grotto at Lourdes
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Because it rained 7 out of 9 days.Sandra Villa
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Guide and Tours were excellent.
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..very educational, Joseph our driver keep us safe. He is professional, attentive to us seniorsall our guides are well knowledge.Tess
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We were informed there would be leisurely walk with many scheduled stops. That did not happen. We were rushed from one sight to another and were told we can go back and take pictures. That did not happen either.
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Great tour director and driver. Excellent bus experience. Would do again.Eduardo Salcido
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Collette did a great job on tour prep. the tour director did a great job the places of course were fantastic; travel was first rate. Good group too. I recommend this trip and Collette, I'm sure we will use them again.John
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The outbound flight was not up to snuff.. some people in our group did not make the connection at CDG.Salacnib Eugenio
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Can not believe everything we saw in such a timely manner.
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The time in Burgos was a great unexpected surprise. I would make sure this is always included.Michael Vedra
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Would have appreciated a more honest rating as to the difficulty of the walking, stairs and very steep hills. Maybe a 3+ not a 2!
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This was a very good tour. The tour manager, Idalia was excellent, as were all the local guides. The hotels were a mixed bag, some very good others did not provide good service when asked. All were in great locations with quick access to the shrines. Bus rides were long, but unavoidable; they did allow us a view of the country sides and Pyrenees mountains. Note: when traveling with senior citizens ascertain if they are able to climb into and out of safely the deep smoking tubs in some hotel bathrooms. Walk in showers are a better option if available.
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There are some areas that could be improved. After a long bus ride to Barcelona we were taken on the walking tour of the area. It was a little much for some. Ideally we should have been allowed to relax and then go to dinner. For those who wanted to walk around by themselves they have the option until dinner. The tour director was absolutely the best. Don't lose her. Kind, caring, knowledgeable. Some of the hotels could have been a bit better but overall ok. Food was acceptable. The dinner out in the restaurant was a treat. I am a travel agent so if you would like to talk to me further about the trip I would be glad to share.
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Everything from start to finish was wonderful.! I loved our Tour Director Carlina c. She felt like part of the family to us. She went out of her way to make sure everyone was comfortable and had a delightful experience. Her personality, knowledge and enthusiasm is perfect for this job position. She is so beautiful inside and out. I would love to go on another Collette tour with her as my guide, a Portugal tour.. The hotels were very clean, beautiful, comfortable and located in perfect areas in proximities to the sights we came to enjoy. We had Mass every day in beautiful special chapels. The tours allowed us to enjoy and experience sights that would be difficult to do on our own. . The meals very good and always included wine. It was a dream trip. The only glitch or issue was at the Charles Dr Gaul airport. Our flights were scheduled so that we only had 75 mins from the time we arrived at Charles De Gaul then to get our plane to Lisbon. Air France left without 19 of us and too 12 of us. 6am to 7:15 was NOT enough time because the Charles De Gaul airport staff was not prompt in getting us through security or immigration to allow us all to make our flight. I guess we just needed to a little later flight when we reached Charles de Gaul. They did make arrangements for smother flight at 9::30 and gave to us a meal voucher but that only accommodated 13 of us. The final 6 pilgrims waited to leave at 1:30 and just made it to Lisbon in time for dinner. Overall everything else was absolutely wonderful and PERFECT!!!!! Carlina C made the trip so special. She will forever have a very special place in my heart.Christine Szczesny
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Beautiful spiritual experience with a wonderful tour manager Idalia!!!Candace Niblett
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I did not have my suitcase or wheelchair the entire trip. I also had little help from Collette in trying to retrieve them. Also no one ever tried to get me a wheelchair, since my was never delivered. Most memorable experience was having mass at Lourdes and feeling the healing water.Diane Haisch
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Air France international flights were lousy can't adjust air flow too warm and could not change seat assigned
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We arrived in Fatima on September 3rd. On Monday we toured the village where the 3 children lived. Sadly that evening I became ill and ended up in a hospital in Leiria, Portugal until September 11 th. I have only praise for the people of Collette that guided me thru this difficult time. They answered my questions with knowledge and compassion. With their expertise I arrived home safely on September 12th. I only had about 2 days on the tour, but Pedro was excellent and our accommodations during that time were excellent also.Sherry Miksa
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Lourdes is an amazing place.
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The tour itself was great. Tour manager, Jose and driver, Carlos were great. Accommodations were good with the exception of Lourdes, where the rooms were very small and the hotel food was so so. The optional walking tour around Barcelona and dinner was not worth tthe $75 dollars but optional tour to Monserat was well worth it. The issues arose during the planning stage, see forth coming letter.
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Tour manager was excellent. Enjoyed the places visited. Wonderful spiritual experience and scenery. Happy to pray and eat and travel with a great group of people.Jane Zendarski
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It was the experience of a lifetime
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The itinerary was just what we wanted. Our tour guide, Rita, was excellent. The bus driver was top rate.Michael & Ann Lynch
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First tour that I was ever on and I just thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything was great
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Very well planned out Great people to travel withBernadette Hentschel
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Fatima, Lourdes and Sagrada Familia were my dream destinations. They're all rich in history. The tour guides were knowledgeable and very accomodating. The bus driver was an excellent driver, cautious and efficient driver. Would visit again these places in the near future.
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When we arrived at Lourdes we had to share our trip with 5,000 soldiers from all over the world. This is apparently an annual event and the tour should have never been scheduled at the same time. It was very congested, the soldiers were partying until 2 or 3 in the morning making a lot of noise and causing people to lose sleep. The second day only the military personnel were allowed to take part in the night procession, all of the other people were restricted to areas behind barriers. For some people in our tour that did not take part in the 1st night procession this was a big disappointment. It was hard to visit the Grotto and the Baths. It was just not the experience that I had hoped for.Judith Ewing
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It was a dream come true to experience Fatima and Lourdes. The other two locations were very nice as well. But the highlights were seeing where Our Blessed Mother appeared to the children. We went to the homes of the children in Fatima and Lourdes and saw just how simply they lived. We saw all of the relevant sites of the apparitions. Beautiful. Burgos and Barcelona were the other sites we visited. Both cities were very interesting and beautiful in their own way. We touched on the Catholic Churches and monasteries and saw beautiful art and stories of holy Catholic saints. The landscapes and buildings were unforgettable. It was my first time in Portugal and Spain and I felt the people were very welcoming and down to earth. There were 42 people in our tour group and we often had to wait for one or more to show up at meeting spots. But it was only a minor inconvenience. The food was good for the price. There were a couple of times we found our own restaurants away from the group to experience a more elevated meal. I had to buy a new piece of luggage to bring back all of the souvenirs I bought because I really wanted to share something from Fatima and Lourdes with people from home.Maria B
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excellent tour guide, food is okay, hotel is average coz no air conditioning , places are awesome clean im very satisfied. thank you for everythingVirginia Del Rosario
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To actually be in places that many miracles happened!Gerald Eckert
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The weeping wall was very beautiful!Judith Eckert
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The overall trip experience was great!
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Accommodations were very nice, extremely comfortable and the food was delicious! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly.
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Saw and experienced a lot in a short period of time.Michael Danton
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I LOVED VISITING FATIMA & LOURDES. BARCELONA VISIT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CANCELLED/AVOIDED DUE TO PROTESTS GOING ON AT THE TIME OF OUR ARRIVAL. WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN REROUTED TO MADRID FOR A SHORT VISIT OF THAT BEAUTIFUL CITY
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The local guides were wonderful as were Carmen and Antonio. I would recommend Collette to my friends if all personnel are as knowledgeable as Carmen and if all drivers drive as well as Antonio.Ella Rogers
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Everything was very impressive,Raquel Garcia
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It was all spectacular, Fatima, Lourdes, Montserrat, Barcelona Hotel was amazing. Burgos was so unforgettable. Just reorganize your tours without Lufthansa, they spoiled what could have been a Dream vacation.
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Lady of Lourdes and the hotel accomondatios were excellent.Marcos Mares
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Even the rain in Spain could not dampen our spirits or the unforgettable memories this tour created.Sharon Camarillo
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The tour manager was very efficient but fun at the same timeAlan Hamoy
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Each location had its own memorable moments. Was only able to get over 700 pic's.
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Too much road travel and not enough time in BarcelonaKathy Clark
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Destinations were great. Accommodations were average and nicely located, but we spent too much time on the bus and in transit. We would have loved to spend more time at some of the destinations. One of the reasons we selected this itinerary was for the visit to the Holy Family Basilica in Barcelona, but we only got to spend an hour onsite.
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I was very upset that Colette separated me from my husband in our seats in the airplane from New York (JFK) to Lisbon. we both got middle seats and ONE ROW apart...I cannot even be able to talk to him. This was acceptable and Colette should have been on top of this. I went to many international tours but the is the first time the Tour company separated me that much. Everybody was seated next to their friend or spouse except us. i liked the locations of hotels, the provided food was great. The goodbye dinner in restaurant in Paris was not good at all. Even though they say it's Michelin. Please always fly us to the furthest destination and bring us home from the closest airport, because by the end of the trip we are tired and heavier with souvenirs and want to be home. It would have been good to fly back from Fatima. Don't take any Pilgrimage group to Lourdes on a Sunday. Crowded with children from schools. The drivers did great taking us from here to there. Tour manager did her best but the last 2 days I felt she was anxious and ready for the next tour. The tour guide was informed about history but not so much about church and saints stuff...Please I wish if she would smile. Please give her a break of 2 days between tours to rest., it is not fair for her. I felt bad for her since she was going to start another tour the same day we flew back to USA. As for the local tour in Paris, very plaisant and friendly but when it came to the church information in Paris ...she did not know much and I had to get my answers from a nun there, When arrived in Lisieux, the tour manager pointed us to surrounding restaurants, yet they were closed and had to waste time to look for a farther restaurant instead spending time in the convent. I wish if she mentions specific restaurant instead us walking and wasting time looking for one. we were very happy we had internet on the bus ....thanks ..the buses was great. Please please, give us the paper to fill out for room preference before we travel. I am old and have knee problems and in Fatima I was given the furthest room from the elevator and also I had to walk few steps up. I don't care what floor as long it was close to elevator. We were given the sheet to fill out after the first hotel. Please give form to fill before we travel. As an overall experience I was pleased with Colette. they are doing their best to make our trip easy and successful. thanks Coletter and please consider my suggestions for other travelers.
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Places we went. I liked the fact they gave us a bus tour of Lisbon with point of interest. thanks I was very upset that Colette separated me from my husband in our seats in the airplane from New York (JFK) to Lisbon. we both got middle seats and ONE ROW apart...I cannot even be able to talk to him. This was acceptable and Colette should have been on top of this. I went to many international tours but the is the first time the Tour company separated me that much. Everybody was seated next to their friend or spouse except us. i liked the locations of hotels, the provided food was great. The goodbye dinner in restaurant in Paris was not good at all. Even though they say it's Michelin. Please always fly us to the furthest destination and bring us home from the closest airport, because by the end of the trip we are tired and heavier with souvenirs and want to be home. It would have been good to fly back from Fatima. Don't take any Pilgrimage group to Lourdes on a Sunday. Crowded with children from schools. The drivers did great taking us from here to there. Tour manager did her best but the last 2 days I felt she was anxious and ready for the next tour. The tour guide was informed about history but not so much about church and saints stuff...Please I wish if she would smile. Please give her a break of 2 days between tours to rest., it is not fair for her. I felt bad for her since she was going to start another tour the same day we flew back to USA. As for the local tour in Paris, very plaisant and friendly but when it came to the church information in Paris ...she did not know much and I had to get my answers from a nun there, When arrived in Lisieux, the tour manager pointed us to surrounding restaurants, yet they were closed and had to waste time to look for a farther restaurant instead spending time in the convent. I wish if she mentions specific restaurant instead us walking and wasting time looking for one. we were very happy we had internet on the bus ....thanks ..the buses was great. Please please, give us the paper to fill out for room preference before we travel. I am old and have knee problems and in Fatima I was given the furthest room from the elevator and also I had to walk few steps up. I don't care what floor as long it was close to elevator. We were given the sheet to fill out after the first hotel. Please give form to fill before we travel. As an overall experience I was pleased with Colette. they are doing their best to make our trip easy and successful. thanks Coletter and please consider my suggestions for other travelers.
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Visiting Lourdes was the highlight for my wife and me.
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As stated above, I can think of no changes that would have made the tour better. It was just right.Richard Nigro
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Just being in Fatima and Lourdes where Blessed Mother appeared. Felt Peace
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Very good trip since it’s my first pilgrimage
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Every experience was very memorable. The visit to Fatima, and to Lourdes were very spiritual, Burgos, Carcassonne, Montserrat and the Black Madonna, very informative and impressive, I felt in love with Barcelona, I could live there!!!Alvaro Garcia
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The entire tour was excellent. Most memorable was the candlelight processions in Fatima and Lourdes.
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I enjoyed every details. Great professional staff well planned schedule.William Easterling
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All the towns and sightseeing tours were excellent. Loved Fatima and Lourdes. Mass everyday was an excellent choiceJorge Toro
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All of the stops on our journey were exquisite. They took my breath away with their beauty. Our tour manager arranged to have Mass said in a church on the spur of the moment. The Sisters were most happy and gracious to receive us into their house of God, and pray/sing with us.Maryrose Wolf
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Fatima was very moving. Burgos was a gem.Sara Miller
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Really needed 1 extra day per site to properly appreciated the areas. Hotels could be closer to actual pilgrimage sites. Great tour guide and driver. Would use them again.Michael
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See the Pope up close, was the best experience ever.Trusted Customer
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From start to finish Collette provides a seamless travel experience. From great destinations to transportation, everything is taken care of.Trusted Customer
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Well worth the price especially with Pedro as our GUIDE!Trusted Customer
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We wanted to see Fatima & Lourdes. Most other tours have just one only.Trusted Customer
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Trip went exactly as printed in the information. Trip included Lourdes, Borgos, Fatima, Barcelona, and Montserrat. Whatever you do make sure you go to Montserrat.
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I’ve always dreamed of going to Fátima and Lourdes and the pilgrimage to Fátima & Lourdes with Barcelona was a dream come true..thanks ColletteEn Vu
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The guide and driver in Europe were amazing. Very organized, polite and helpful.
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Pedro Pais (Tour Manager) and Jose (motorcoach driver) were phenomenal. The local guides were amazing. The food was scrumptious. The sites were beyond my wildest imagination. The lodging accommodations were top-notch. I cried happy tears every day! I have to absolutely schedule another tour with Collette.Trusted Customer
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So much history. So much to see. Caitano made sure we saw as much as possible. Pointing out interesting fact while we were traveling from one place to another. He also played the music of the region to give us a sense of the culture. Tips also about the areas we were traveling through. He felt like an old friend.Trusted Customer
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Perfecto todo , muy bonita experiencia visitar esos lugares con gente muy bien preparada que nos apoyó en todo
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candle procession in FatimaTrusted Customer
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This was my first time traveling with a group and having a structured tour. It was more than I expected. The guide was very knowledgeable, and the sites we visited were awesome. I had two very memorable events, the candle light walk at night in Fatima and Mass at the Grotto in Lourdes. Very emotional moments for me.Trusted Customer
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We could have included Trevi Fountain in Rome itinerary.
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Thank you for everything, really appreciate it. Grat guide!
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Good trip, enjoyed the locations. Thank you!
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Great trip, thank you so much!
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Barcelona at night was a joke. It was a ride from hotel to restaurant. The bus was filthy, I could not see out the window and gave up. We zipped by some cathedral couldn't see it and when customers asked for a better view they were denied.
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Excellent guide & tour eventsTrusted Customer
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Collette deserves the 5 stars :>)Trusted Customer
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Beyond words. Great. Final farewell dinner.Trusted Customer
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Enjoyable tour guide specialy in going to Mt. Monserrat
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All places visited excellent and meet my expectations.Trusted Customer
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Hotel in Lourdes was not good.Trusted Customer
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I've given the full acount above. I much appreciated, as did all the members of our group, Pedro Pais' arranging for us to celebrate Mass every day of our pilgrimage. We were in beautiful chapels and were always received with warmth and hospitality.Trusted Customer
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The travel itinerary was very aggressive, and I felt like we were very rushed. I would like to have had more time at Fatima and Lourdes. The tour manager was not very clear on his instructions.Trusted Customer
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My favorite memorable experience was taking a dip at Lourdes waters and staying at a monastery-hotel.
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This trip was well organized and spiritual in addition to being so much fun!! Our tour guide was wonderful!
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Everything well organized, good hotels, meals and excellent tour directorsTrusted Customer
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Experiencing mass at La Sagrada Familia was the top of my list.
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Loved it. I have suggested this tour to many friends. Would love to take another tour led by Pedro.
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Saw everything that I wanted to see, wish there was more time in each city to just walk around.Trusted Customer
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Extremely capable and well-organized tour guide (Pedro Pais); safe and excellent bus driver; good hotels and dining.Trusted Customer
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The faith of the people on the pilgrimage.Trusted Customer
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I have to mention just ONE experience? The experience of being at these shrines created from the faith of the pilgrims over the ages is just to incredible for my mere words.Silvester Sasinek
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Lourdes was most memorable but I didn't see or do everything there because there was not enough time and to hurry through in a day and a half was too exhausting'Trusted Customer
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Daily was a very nice addition on the trip. The food, sites, and people of Portugal was great. Fatima shrine and supporting historical sites were interesting. Burgos Spain had many historical sites and guides that did very well in explaining the history and architecture of the city. Hotel dinner and breakfast were awesome. The Hotel stay had some ventilation/temperature issues. To hot for us and other guests with to cold for others. Lourdes shrine was deeply moving. The supporting people, food and sites were very nice. Missed the new immersion pools by two days of opening. But minor detraction. Barcelona was ok. Not many options for finding interesting sites or food options near the hotel we stayed at. Made the most of it and used it as time to get in order for the next day departure home.Trusted Customer
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The nightly procession hotel and meals are excellent. I love ❤️ Burgos the extra time we explore the city
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The tour itself was awesome and Gaetano was very knowledgeable and engaging. I feel he had more than his share of guests and he had his hands full. He seemed to take it all in stride and kept us on track to see all we could. Was everything perfect, no, but I feel he did his best to see we were on time for each days destination. The sour note was our last day when most of us were delayed an additional 2 days to go home. Gaetano did not stay to see we all had flights or even accommodations until we were ready to leave. We were only told he had to prepare for his next tour. Was this the truth? And if so, why not send another representative in person to help us? Very bad way to end trip.
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The tour guide was outstanding
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The trip was well run and the food and service was goodTrusted Customer
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My wife had always wanted to go to Fatima and this tour was perfect. With knowledgeable guides and perfect hotels we were able to visit the shrines and have mass everyday in locations I could not have imagined. Plenty of information at each stay with enough free time to explore and participate in special events.Trusted Customer
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Very memorable tour and would do it again with Collette.Trusted Customer
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I was not disappointed with any part of the tour. It was more than I expected.
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Monserrat, Lourdes and Burgos were the most memorable for me.Trusted Customer
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the tour inclusions were perfect and very interesting The candlelight vigil at both Fatima and Lourdes was one of the most moving and memorable experiences of my lifeTrusted Customer
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The bath at Lourdes was inspirational.Trusted Customer
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Everything I'd hoped for and more. Especially La Sagrada Familia Mass in the crypt.Trusted Customer
