MARIAN SHRINES

DAY 1: FLIGHT TO LISBON, PORTUGAL

Your pilgrimage begins with your international overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal. Everything is arranged for a smooth experience. Relax and enjoy the amenities as you embark on your spiritual journey.

DAY 2: LISBON / SANTAREM / FATIMA

Upon your arrival in Lisbon, you will meet your Nativity Pilgrimage tour guide, who will accompany you to our first stop. We will visit the historic Church of St. Stephen in Santarém, Portugal, renowned for its 8th-century eucharistic miracle. After this visit, we will head to Fatima, check into our hotel for the evening, and relax before dinner.

DAY 3: FATIMA

We will start our day with a solemn Mass at the Chapel of Apparitions. Following that, we will visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima to learn about Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto. Afterward, we will explore the hamlet of Aljustrel, where the shepherd children grew up, and Valinhos, another significant apparition site. We will conclude the day with prayer and reflection at the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra, before returning to the hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening.

DAY 4: PORTO TO  SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you’ll celebrate Mass before departing for Porto, a city renowned for its amazing wine. So, it’s only natural that we enjoy a guided tour and tasting at one of the city’s local wine factories. In the afternoon, we will travel to Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival, we will check into your hotel to relax before dinner.

DAY 5: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

After breakfast, we will explore Santiago de Compostela, starting at the magnificent Cathedral, the sacred Tomb of St. James, and the beautiful Convents of San Francisco and Santa Clara. After a day of discovery, we’ll return to our hotel to relax before dinner.

DAY 6: BURGOS

After breakfast, we will travel to Burgos, the final resting place of many Spanish monarchs. We’ll start with a Mass at the stunning Burgos Cathedral, a prime example of Gothic architecture. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant, savoring regional flavors, before checking into our hotel for the evening.

DAY 7: LOYOLA TO LOURDES

Today will be an inspiring journey as we visit Loyola, the birthplace of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuit Order. We’ll start at the beautiful Basilica of Loyola to learn about St. Ignatius’s life and legacy. Then, we’ll continue to Lourdes, check into our hotel, and enjoy a delicious dinner. There’s also an optional candlelight procession after dinner for a peaceful spiritual moment.

DAY 8: LOURDES

After breakfast, we begin a guided tour of Lourdes, including St. Bernadette’s house, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, and the Miraculous Spring, renowned for its healing properties. We’ll also visit the XII-century Castle for panoramic views and insight into the town’s medieval history. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Tonight’s dinner will be at your hotel.

DAY 9: CARCASSONNE TO BARCELONA 

This morning, we’re off to Barcelona! We’ll stop first in Carcassonne, a hilltop town in southern France’s Languedoc region, famous for its medieval citadel, La Cité, with numerous watchtowers and double-walled fortifications. After lunch, we’ll continue to Barcelona. We’ll arrive at our hotel and settle in before dinner.

DAY 10: BARCELONA

This morning, we will embark on a captivating tour of Barcelona’s historic Gothic Quarter, where narrow medieval streets are lined with quaint shops and inviting cafes. Visit the stunning Church of Santa Maria Del Mar, an exemplary showcase of Catalan Gothic architecture. Discover Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, followed by the Cathedral of St. Eulalia, renowned for its exquisite cloisters. After a leisurely lunch on the vibrant Las Ramblas, conclude the day with a delightful dinner at a nearby restaurant before returning to your hotel.

DAY 11: DEPARTURE

This morning, we will arrange transportation to the airport to ensure you arrive on time for your flight. Please be ready to depart at the scheduled time for a smooth journey.