A Marian Shrines Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain & France

June 1, 2026 – Monday
NEW ORLEANS / PORTUGAL
Today we gather at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and board our connecting flight to Portugal, arriving in Lisbon the following day. Meals are served on board our transatlantic flight.

June 2, 2026 – Tuesday
LISBON / FATIMA
Today we arrive in Lisbon and meet our Pilgrimage Tours’ tour director 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.

June 3, 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.

June 4, 2026 – Thursday
FATIMA / PORTO / SANTIAGO de COMPOSTELA
Today we depart Fatima for Santiago de Compostela, the home of Saint James. We will pay a visit to the coastal town of Porto, where upon our arrival we will visit Porto’s magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady. Following Mass at the Cathedral, we enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. Later in the afternoon, we continue onto Santiago, where we arrive at our hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

June 5, 2026 – Friday
SANTIAGO de COMPOSTELA
This morning we enjoy a walking tour of the historical center of Santiago, including a visit to 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. Here we celebrate Mass and witness the swinging of the Botafumeiro, the Cathedral’s giant incense thurible, dating back to the Middle Ages. Following Mass, we will visit the crypt of Saint James. The remainder of the afternoon will be free for personal exploration of this historic town. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

June 6, 2026 – Saturday
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.

June 7, 2026 – Sunday
AVILA / MADRID / ZARAGOZA
Our day begins with a drive to Madrid, where upon our arrival, we enjoy an orientation tour of Spain’s capital that will include a visit and celebration of Mass in the city’s Almudena Cathedral. From here we arrive at the Plaza Mayor, the main square in Madrid, where we enjoy some free time for shopping. We bid Madrid farewell and continue onto the town of Zaragoza for dinner and overnight.

June 8, 2026 – Monday
ZARAGOZA / LOURDES
This morning we visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, the place where Mary appeared to the Apostle James before her Assumption into heaven. We celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Following Mass, we continue on 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.

June 9, 2026 – Tuesday
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.

June 10, 2026 – Wednesday
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.

June 11, 2026 – Thursday
BARCELONA / MONTSERRAT
Today 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. We return to Barcelona and arrive for a walking tour of its Gothic Quarter and 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. Our day concludes with our Farewell Dinner at Marina Bay Restaurant. Overnight in Barcelona.

June 12, 2026 – Friday
BARCELONA / NEW ORLEANS
Following breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our connecting 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.