Pilgrimage Overview:

  • Pilgrimage Chaplain:

    Fr. Lito Abad

  • Departure Date:

    June 1, 2025

  • Countries:

Inclusions

  • Roundtrip economy airfare Manila/Istanbul/Barcelona x Bilbao/Istanbul/Manila via Turkish Airlines
  • Roundtrip airport and departure transfers
  • 4* hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • Land transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (B-breakfast; D-dinner)
  • City taxes in all hotels
  • Tours with entrance fees as specified in the itinerary with an English-speaking local guide
  • Services of an English-speaking Tour Leader and Pilgrimage Chaplain all throughout the tour
  • Porterage of one (1) piece of luggage at hotels only (Subject to availability)

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About Your Pilgrimage

A summer tour to England, France, and Germany offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty. Explore iconic sites like the Tower of London, the Eiffel Tower, and the historic castle of Heidelberg. Join a 17-day England, France, and Germany Summer Tour (London, Paris, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, Augsburg, and Munich) with Fr. Lito Abad on June 1-17, 2025.

Begin your summer tour with a four-night stay in London (England). Visit the city’s major sights, such as the world-famous Madame Tussaud Wax Museum, known for its lifelike wax figures of celebrities, historical figures, and cultural icons; St. Paul’s Cathedral, the site of the wedding of Prince Charles (now King Charles) and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981; the Buckingham Palace, home of the Queen of England; and the Tower of London with its fabulous Crown Jewels; the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; an inside visit of the Westminister Abbey; see the Whitehall’s mounted horse guards; the Prime Minister’s Downing Street Residence; the London Eye Champagne Experience where you will take a ride on the giant observation wheel. Included in your unforgettable visit to London is the chance to watch Wicked the Musical in London’s West End. Not to be missed is a delightful cruise on the Thames River to admire some of the capital’s beautiful sights, especially the London Bridge.

Leave London for Paris (France). Drive through Champs-Elysees, one of the most famous avenues in the world. Arrive at the famous monument of Paris, Arc de Triomphe, for a photo stop. The monumental arc honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Stop by Trocadero Square for a postcard-perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. Visit the Eiffel Tower and enjoy scenic views of the city. Still in Paris, you will have the chance to visit the Palace and Gardens of Versailles and the Louvre Museum. Enjoy breathtaking views of some of the city’s most iconic landmarks on your cruise along the Seine River. Celebrate mass at the Notre Dame des Victoires Basilica, a chapel dedicated to Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, and houses their relics. Stop by the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal and the Basilica of the Sacre-Couer de Montmartre (Basilica of Sacred Heart of Montmartre), situated at the summit of the butte Montmartre and overlooks the entire city of Paris and its suburbs.

Continue with your summer tour to Frankfurt (Germany). Begin your walking tour of Frankfurt at the awe-inspiring Romerberg Square, the central square of Frankfurt’s Old Town. See the iconic Frankfurt Cathedral, a historical landmark of the city. Head for Heidelberg for an Old Town walking tour with a funicular ride to see its historic castle. Drive to the spa town of Baden-Baden for a stop at the Baden-Baden Spas and Garden. Take a short stroll along the Lichtentaler Allee, a picturesque promenade that runs along the Oos River. It is renowned for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere. A highlight is the Gonneranlage, a garden that boasts over 400 varieties of roses. Ride the Merkur Bergbahn, a funicular railway that takes visitors to the summit of Mount Merkur, which offers stunning panoramic views of the Black Forest and the surrounding area.

Head for Augsburg for a full-day visit of the city’s major sights. Celebrate mass at the Church of St. Peter am Perlach, which enshrines the image of Mary, Untier of Knots. Cap off your summer tour for a three-night stay in Munich.

Summer is associated with relaxation. A tour can be a great way to unwind and take a break from everyday life. Join a 17-day England, France, and Germany Summer Tour (London, Paris, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, Augsburg, and Munich) with Fr. Lito Abad on June 1-17, 2025.  A summer tour of these cities offers an ideal mix of history, modernity, outdoor fun, and cultural immersion.

 

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THINGS WE LOVE

  • Beneath the Dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral is the Whispering Gallery, famous for its unique acoustics: whispers along the walls can be heard clearly on the opposite side.
  • The Louvre Museum is home to a collection of paintings and sculptures considered one of the greatest in the world, including Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.”
  • The heart and soul of Munich is at the Marienplatz (Mary’s Square), the starting point for exploring nearby attractions.
  • The Romerberg Square in Frankfurt is known for its heritage architecture and is the most important public square in Frankfurt.
  • Join a Warner Brothers studio tour of “The Making of Harry Potter” in Leavesden.

 

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Things To Do

  • SAMPLE.

    Try local cuisines: fish and chips in England, croissants in France, and pretzels in Germany.

  • SHOP.

    Enjoy some retail therapy on your visit to Galeries Lafayette in Paris and Ingolstadt Village Shopping Outlet in Munich.

  • CELEBRATE.

    Celebrate life with a lively dinner, entertainment, and foaming beer at Bier Kellers, also known as “beer cellars.”

  • RELAX.

    The best cafes with outdoor seating in Paris are arguably the best such places in the world.

  • CRUISE.

    Take a scenic River Thames boat cruise and view the sights of London from a different angle.

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Testimonials

The whole pilgrimage is a new and fulfilling moment in my life. It’s a nice feeling being with the Lord in His important day. And also, gaining new friends and becoming my new extended family is something I will treasure. I hope that this is just the beginning and we’ll continue to get in touch with one another despite the distance.

Brenda

Hello Co-Pilgrims,

It was indeed a wonderful Pilgrimage: very rich in history, a thanksgiving of blessings, a spiritual renewal and nourishment, and finally ending in a test of Faith.

Thank you so much Pilgrim Leader, Ging Igual, for standing beside us up to the last stretch of our 13-day journey - more particularly in the handling of an unexpected situation (cancelled flight in Mexico and re-direction of flights to make sure the 38 Pilgrims reach LA for their respective flight bookings). Ging, you were an angel to us so blessed with energy, passion, love and Milagrosa. We really felt the presence of Our Lady of Guadalupe fielding angels every step of the way.

The Pilgrimage to California Mission Churches and Our Lady of Guadalupe gives me personal inspiration for the work and activities of the next chapter of my lifetime: farming with promotion of agriculture for millennials (inspired by the scenic view of farms in California), tourism (which is a major industry in all places we visited), and support for a favourite major seminary in Tagaytay and a scholarship fund for deserving individuals (thru a non stock non profit institution).

Thank you to my Co-Pilgrims and prayer partners for the prayer support, sharing of life experiences and friendships;  Fr. Tony, thank you for your spiritual reflections and service;  Fr. Jerry Orbos for an overflowing spiritual reflections and enabling us to have the needed personal encounter with Jesus and Mama Mary (it was like a 12-day Holy Retreat); and the Executive Resources for making a very nice pilgrimage package a part of our lifetime.

Ms. Emma

Lord, we cannot find words enough to say how grateful we are to You. Our pilgrimage made us realize that Your love for us is more than what we deserve.

To all our co-pilgrims, thank you for making us feel we belong to this new family. To Fr. Dante, thanks for your prayers and pieces of advice for our spiritual nourishment. To Sis Lea, for taking care of each one of us. To Sis Joy, thanks for the contagious joys and laughters.

To our prayer partners, Sis Maribel, Melvy and Didick and Bro Mon and Sis Jot, thank you for your prayers. We will pray for you, too!

To The Pilgrim’s Center - Executive Resources, thank you for accommodating us in this Eastern Europe Pilgrimage.

God bless us all always!

Albert and Adee

Dear Pilgrims' Center:

My husband Aldo & I would like to praise & commend our Pilgrim Chaplain Fr. Dante Venus & our Tour Leader Bro. Monty for the very successful & memorable pilgrimage to Italy & the Holy Land we were very fortunate to join on March 26-April 8, 2018.

It was very hectic to be sure, but still they managed our time very well that we were able to visit more places than was promised in the itinerary, and we are very appreciative of that. Likewise, the solemnity of the whole pilgrimage experience was still observed despite many of us in the group, myself included, often forgetting that we were pilgrims & not tourists 😉😉, taking photos, selfies, etc. instead of, or before focusing on what the local guide was explaining or on the scripture readings. I cannot fault us pilgrims on this because for many of us seniors, and I speak for my husband & I, that trip might be our first & last time to visit those places, so we made sure they were properly documented. Nonetheless, it was a truly spiritually uplifting & life-changing experience for us. We continue to thank our Lord for making that experience of a lifetime possible. Indeed, nothing is impossible for God! Thank you very much to Fr. Dante, Bro. Monty & to each of us pilgrims in the group for the prayers, love, care & concern shown to each other. Let us continue to pray for and with each other. It is my hope that we meet each other again soon, to strengthen our bonds of friendships.

Most sincerely, Leclec Cabusora

Leclec Cabusora

My husband and I just came back from a wonderful trip to Israel - with Franciscan Fr Reu Galoy. Thank you Pilgrim Center for the arrangements. We are so happy and satisfied with all that you have done for us. Kudos to Yanyan and Monty from Pilgrim Center, and Fr Reu and Ronin for your caring services. It was a spiritual journey and we felt the abiding presence of the Lord all throughout.

Ann Arguelles Cortes

Our pilgrimage was worth all the hardships (I was having leg pains). We had an excellent leader in the person of Adrian, two priests Fathers Val and Ron, who gave us very nice pieces of advice and homilies, and of course the members of the group who were all very nice. Looking forward to join another pilgrimage.

Emily Bautista

It was the most profound experience I had in my whole life....Walking with the Footsteps where Jesus walked made my life more grateful and humble....My faith become stronger as I express it...A growing faith is a sharing faith....TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!! SHALOM!

Carmen Nierra

Vir & I would like to express our gratitude for a wonderful pilgrimage we had from Sept 5-18. From checking-in last Sept 5 & all during the tour, we felt the care from a family. No words can ever describe how thankful we are.

I almost cried last Sept 8, (my birthday) when we (2 of us have the same birthday) were given a surprise mini celebration when after our dinner, we were given a cake. I really felt the love of a family then.

All these things made possible because of your capable coordinator Ms. Ging Igual. She's such a wonderful leader. Kudos to her.

Rest assured that i will refer your company to all my friends who are planning to go on pilgrimage .

Good day & may God always guide & protect all of you in the Pilgrims' Center/ Executive Resources, Inc.

Cora and Vir Franca

I am honored to be included in this pilgrimage. The Pilgrims' Center has very good itineraries worth remembering. No hours wasted. They took very good care of us in spite of our big number of 47 people. The daily mass and homilies of Fr. Manny Cruz held in different shrines and churches were very inspirational and transforming. Accommodations were nice most especially the one on top of the Mountain with an awesome view built in 1909. It's like travelling back in time. I definitely would want to do it again with Pilgrim Center.

Peter Joseph Mapua

The Pilgrims' Center always gives you the best. They let you feel like an Executive in terms of personal service & attention especially during pilgrimage. Their choices of pilgrimages and pilgrim chaplains are outstanding. You go back home very fulfilled and immersed...

Marlene Silvestre

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