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ABOUT YOUR TRIP
There’s no better way to experience Europe’s most treasured Catholic shrines than on this inspirational journey through Spain, Portugal, and France. You will hear about the shepherd children in Fatima and the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which happened over 100 years ago. Walk a portion of the Camino de Santiago and learn about the remarkable journey taken by pilgrims worldwide into Santiago de Compostela. In Lourdes, join the nightly Rosary and candlelight procession and spend time experiencing the Healing Baths.
Under Nativity’s excellent organization and leadership, our pilgrimages offer complete itineraries that include round-trip airfare, first-class hotel accommodations, breakfast, dinner, all transportation, daily Masses, and more!
ITINERARY
Today: Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your overnight flight to Lisbon. Meals and drinks served aloft.
Today: We arrive in Lisbon in the morning and are greeted by our guide and driver who will remain with us throughout the pilgrimage. We will have a panoramic tour finishing at the city center. Free time for lunch. We will continue to Santarem where we visit and have the mass at the Church of St. Stephen, home to a Eucharistic miracle that has been on display since 1269 AD. Continue to Fatima to register in the hotel and dinner.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will have mass in one of the many chapels around the Sanctuary, we will have a full day walking the Way of the Cross at the ends at the Chapel of Calvary overlooking Fatima. Continue to visit the houses of the three children in the village of Aljustrel. Continue to Valinhos the place of the apparitions after the children were released from Jail. We will proceed to explore the place (if time allows). We will return to the hotel to prepare for the Candle Procession.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hote
Today: Early departure to Porto, Portugal’s second city. We will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption late morning. Later in the day we will take a city tour to sightseeing the most important city monuments. We will make a stop at the Stock Exchange Market and St. Francis Church. The rest of the afternoon is for lunch on your own and shopping next to the river. Optional if you want to visit the wine cellar and the port wine tasting. Continue to Santiago de Compostela.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: See the panoramic of Monte Gozo. We will proceed to the Cathedral, to the tomb where St. James Lies. Celebrate Mass at the Cathedral. We will continue exploring the city and if time allows, we will have some freedom to do whatever you want.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We depart to Avila, city of Kings and Saints, which is completely surrounded by a wall of century XI. This is the birthplace of St. Teresa of Avila. Celebrate Mass in the Cathedral. In the afternoon we will take a tour of this beautiful city, and then continue to our hotel to check-in.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: This morning, we depart to Burgos. Upon arrival we go to the hotel to register then we enjoy a walking tour of Burgos’ castle hill stands the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Burgos, a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture. The profusion of sculptural decoration and grandiose proportions make this cathedral one of the most impressive in Spain and the third-largest after the cathedrals of Seville and Toledo. Built from white limestone, the cathedral is renowned for its elegance and sense of harmony. If time allows we will have some free time to explore a little more of this city, return to our hotel for Dinner.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will depart to Lourdes making a stop for lunch in Loyola, to visit the shrine of St Ignatius. At our arrival, we will get to our hotel to register and have dinner, after dinner joins the candlelight procession.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: This morning you will have an early Mass at the Grotto. Later, we will walk the Bernadette Steps which include a little museum dedicated to her life and the houses where she lived. The rest of the afternoon is for leisure. After dinner joins the candlelight procession.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will have an early departure to Zaragoza. Upon arrival we go to our hotel to register, in the afternoon we will celebrate Mass at the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. Free time in the city center. Return to our hotel for dinner.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: We will wake up very early and drive to Barcelona. Upon arrival, we take a City tour, visiting the most important sites of Barcelona, including the Sagrada Familia, Paseig de Gracia, Las Ramblas, and Bari Goti. Free time for shopping. Celebrate Mass at Barcelona’s Cathedral.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
Today: This morning we will transfer to the airport to catch our return flight home.
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.