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ABOUT YOUR TRIP
Join us in 2025 for the Year of the Jubilee and walk through The Holy Doors!
As many know, the Jubilee is a special year of grace, in which the Catholic Church offers the faithful the possibility of asking for a plenary indulgence, that is, the remission of sins for themselves or for deceased relatives.
The most exciting and well-known rite is certainly the opening of the Holy Door. This gate is open only during the jubilee year and the 4 main ones are the major basilicas of Rome: St. Peter, Archbasilica of St John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St Mary Major. The first to be opened is St. Peter’s Basilica, the other doors are opened in the following days and remain open until the end of the Jubilee when they are once again walled up.
ITINERARY
Your pilgrimage begins as you board your international overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal. Meals and beverages will be served on board. Enjoy your flight. Your spiritual journey awaits!
Upon arrival in Lisbon, we will meet our local tour guide and board our deluxe touring vehicle. On our way to Fatima, we will stop in Santarém and celebrate Mass at the Church of St. Stephen, home of the 13th-century Eucharistic miracle. We will then continue to our hotel in Fatima. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
After breakfast, we’ll begin our full day in Fatima by celebrating Mass at the Chapel of Apparitions, where the Virgin Mary visited the three children (Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta). Next, we will tour the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, followed by the village of Aljustrel, where the three children lived during the apparitions. We will also visit Valinhos, a countryside place on Fatima’s outskirts that is also a popular apparition site. Next, we will participate in the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacrent, the site of the first Apparition. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and depart for Porto. Upon arrival in Portugal’s second city, we will tour a Porto wine factory! Afterward, we will visit the Church of St. Francis before continuing our journey to Santiago de Compostela. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
After breakfast, we will begin our day at the Basilica of Santiago de Compostela, the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great and one of the world’s few remaining churches built over an Apostle’s tomb. Afterward, we will visit the Churches of San Francisco, Santa Clara, the Bell Tower, and other popular sites. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
After breakfast at your hotel, we depart Santiago de Compostela for Burgos. Upon arrival, we will visit the magnificent UNESCO-listed Burgos Cathedral, a true masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture. We will celebrate Mass, and if time allows, we will have free time to explore more of the city before checking into our hotel for a nice, relaxing evening. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel, our journey continues in Loyola, the birthplace of St. Ignatius, founder of The Jesuit Order. Upon arrival, we will visit the Basilica of Loyola, where St. Ignatius was born. After our basilica tour, we will continue to Lourdes for the evening. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
After breakfast, we will begin our tour of Lourdes at the house of St. Bernadette. Afterward, we’ll continue to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Miraculous Spring, the Shrine of St. Bernadette, and the 12th-century Castle. This afternoon, we will participate in the Stations of the Cross. The rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own. Join us for a candlelight procession tonight. Dinner & overnight in Lourdes.
After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport to catch our flight to Rome. Once we arrive, we will meet our tour guide, board our luxury deluxe touring vehicle, and begin a panoramic tour of the “Eternal City.” We will stop at the famous Trevi Fountain and have free time for lunch, and this afternoon, we will visit the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps before checking into our hotel for the evening. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
This morning, we will leave the hotel early to attend the Papal Audience with His Holiness Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square! After the audience, we will walk through the Holy Doors of the grand St. Peter’s Basilica. We will celebrate Mass and continue with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the world-famous Sistine Chapel. There may be free time to explore independently this afternoon before returning to your hotel for the evening. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
After breakfast, our tour begins by walking through the Holy Doors of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, one of Rome’s four major basilicas and the final resting place of St. Paul, the Apostle. Next, we will explore the city’s Catacombs, followed by a tour of ancient Rome. We will visit the Colosseum, Capitol Hill, the Vittorio Emmanuel Monument, the Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus. This afternoon, we will visit Rome’s other major basilicas and walk through the Holy Doors of St. Mary Major and St. John Lateran. Time permitting, you may have free time to explore before returning to your hotel for the evening. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
This morning, we will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home, sharing beautiful memories of our spiritual journey together.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Round-trip airfare
All airport taxes and fuel surcharges
First-class hotels
Prices based on double occupancy
Land transportation
Breakfast and dinner
Sightseeing/admissions fees
Daily Masses
Professional local guides
Printed promotional brochures and marketing materials
Medical Protection Plan
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
Passport & visa costs
Tips for the tour manager, guides, and driver
Personal items/expenses (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
GALLERY
PLAN A TRIP
Booking your spiritual journey with Nativity Pilgrimage relieves you of all the hassles. There is no need to worry about the logistics such as flights, hotels, guides and timing. Invite your parish, family & friends and let Nativity do the rest! When you choose Nativity Pilgrimage you won’t have to worry about the details; hotels, flights, Mass venues, language and cultural barriers or marketing materials.
Our team is always available to ensure the process is simple and seamless. We provide comprehensive support, process all reservations, handle all accounting, invoicing and payment processing, issue travel documents and answer any questions that come up during the process.
We will walk you through all of your options for each itinerary and our expert team will make sure we create the pilgrimage of a lifetime.
TRAVEL PROTECTION
Although travel insurance is optional, it is highly recommended. Be prepared for unforeseen events that can leave you to cancel your trip, or worse, with out-of-pocket expenses! We have partnered with Trawick Insurance to offer you coverage for the unexpected. Buy it now upon registration to get “cancel for any reason.” There are 2 options for travel insurance:
- Buy directly online through our website after submitting the application
- Buy insurance from your own insurance company.