A Marian Shrines Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain & France

September 28, 2026 – Monday
NEW YORK / PORTUGAL
Today we gather at New Yorks JFK International Airport and board our direct, overnight flight to Portugal, arriving in Lisbon the following day. Meals are served on board our transatlantic flight.

September 29, 2026 – Tuesday
LISBON / FATIMA
This morning we arrive in Lisbon and meet our Pilgrimage Tours’ tour manager who will remain with us until the end of our tour. We begin our pilgrimage with a panoramic tour of Lisbon, the birthplace of Saint Anthony, including a visit and celebration of Mass in the Church of Saint Anthony. Following Mass, we drive along the Tagus River where we will see the Tower of Belem and the Discoveries Monument, displaying statues of many Portuguese explorers. We will also visit Jeronimos Monastery, an impressive symbol of Portugal’s power and wealth during the “Age of Discovery”. Later in the afternoon we arrive in Fatima where in 1917 Mary appeared to local children and the “Miracle of the Sun” occurred. Following dinner, we participate in the evening’s Candlelight Procession. Overnight in Fatima.

September 30, 2026 – Wednesday
FATIMA
This morning we participate in the Stations of the Cross along the path that the shepherd children used to tend to their flock en route to the Cova da Iria where Our Lady appeared to the children. Here we pause to recite the Holy Rosary. We will also drive to nearby Aljustrel for a visit to the House of Lucia and the House of Francisco and Jacinta. In the afternoon we return to Fatima for a visit to the Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady, where we will celebrate Mass. Following Mass, we enjoy free time to explore the sanctuary’s grounds. This evening following dinner, we have another opportunity to join the Candlelight Procession. Overnight in Fatima.

October 1, 2026 – Thursday
FATIMA / PORTO / SANTIAGO de COMPOSTELA
Today we depart Fatima for Santiago de Compostela, the home of Saint James. En route we will stop at the coastal town of Porto, where upon our arrival we will visit Porto’s magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady, followed by free time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, we arrive in Santiago and enjoy a walking tour of the historical center of Santiago, including a visit and celebration of Mass in the Cathedral of St. James the Apostle, housing the remains of the saint. The cathedral’s facades display examples of both Romanesque and Baroque architecture. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

October 2, 2026 – Friday
SANTIAGO de COMPOSTELA / AVILA
This morning we bid farewell to Santiago and enjoy our drive to Avila, Spain, perhaps the best-preserved walled city in the world and home of Saint Teresa of Avila who with her spiritual director Saint John of the Cross, reformed the Carmelite Order. We celebrate Mass at the Carmelite Monastery of the Incarnation, where we will also see the cell where St. Teresa lived. From here we arrive inside the ancient walls of Avila and visit the Church of St. Teresa where we will see relics of St. Teresa. Dinner and overnight in Avila.

October 3, 2026 – Saturday
AVILA / LOYOLA / SAN SEBASTIAN
Today we depart for the town of Loyola, the home of Saint Ignatius, who founded the Society of Jesus in 1540. Upon our arrival we will visit the Basilica of St. Ignatius, followed by a drive to nearby Azpeitia where we will visit the Sanctuary of St. Ignatius, where St. Ignatius was baptized. We continue onto the seaside town of San Sebastian to walk and explore the streets and shops in Old Town, where we see the beautiful city hall building situated across from the beautiful Bay of Biscay. Dinner and overnight in San Sebastian.

October 4, 2026 – Sunday
SAN SEBASTIAN / LOURDES
This morning we will visit and celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Following Mass, we drive to Lourdes, where in 1858, Mary appeared to a young Bernadette Soubirous. Upon our arrival in Lourdes, we enjoy an introduction to the shrine prior to arriving at our hotel for check-in followed by dinner. Following dinner, we participate in the evening’s Candlelight Procession. Overnight in Lourdes.

October 5, 2026 – Monday
LOURDES
Our day begins with a celebration of Mass in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Upper Basilica). Following Mass, we enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes where we visit the places important in the life of Bernadette, including the Grotto and Spring where Mary appeared to Bernadette numerous times. We see the nearby Healing Baths where many pilgrims submerge themselves for its healing properties. We also visit the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Upper Basilica) and the Rosary Basilica (Lower Basilica) as well as the Basilica of Pius X, followed by a visit to Bernadette’s home and the Museum of Lourdes. Our afternoon is free for personal exploration of Lourdes, allowing for time for those who wish to visit the Healing Baths. This evening offers another opportunity to participate in the Candlelight Procession. Overnight in Lourdes.

October 6, 2026 – Tuesday
LOURDES / BARCELONA
Early this morning we celebrate Mass in the Grotto. Following Mass, we bid farewell to Lourdes and drive to Barcelona, where upon our arrival we enjoy a motor coach tour of this cosmopolitan city, including a visit to its impressive Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, one of the largest churches in Europe. Here we will learn of the history of the basilica, including its initial ground-breaking in 1882 and its construction which became the life’s work of Antoni Gaudi until his death in 1926, and continues to this day. We arrive at our hotel for dinner and overnight in Barcelona.

October 7, 2026 – Wednesday
BARCELONA / MONTSERRAT / MANRESA
This morning we embark on an excursion to the wonderful mountaintop Sanctuary of Montserrat and enjoy some of the most incredible scenery in Spain. Upon our arrival we enjoy a tour of the Monastery and its grounds, including a visit to the Shrine and see the Statue of Our Lady of Montserrat or Black Madonna, probably Spain’s most fervent devotion to the Blessed Mother. Following Mass in the Chapel of the Virgin, we enjoy free time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, we drive to the town of Manresa along the River Cardoner. It is here that Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, or Society of Jesus, spent some 10 months in prayer and meditation and where Saint Ignatius saw a vision and went on to write the “Spiritual Exercises”. Here we will visit the Cave of Saint Michael. We return to Barcelona and arrive for a walking tour of its Gothic Quarter and stroll along the famous Las Ramblas Boulevard, one of the most upbeat and striking boulevards in all of Europe. Here we will enjoy free time for shopping and personal exploration of this vibrant city. This evening, we gather for a flamenco dance performance and our “farewell dinner”. Overnight in Barcelona.

October 8, 2026 – Thursday
BARCELONA / NEW YORK
Following breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight home. Though our pilgrimage draws to a close, its blessings will last a lifetime and its graces are certain to draw us closer to the Lord.