Catholic Pilgrimages
Graceful Pathways: A Marian Pilgrimage Through Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy
Depart from your home country to embark on your pilgrimage journey and begin creating unforgettable memories.
Day 1:
Departure
Welcome to Lisbon! After arriving at the airport and completing passport control, you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 02:
Arrival in Lisbon
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a city tour of Lisbon. Highlights include photo stops at São Jorge Castle, Belem Tower, the Discovery Monument, the Church of São Roque, St. Anthony's Church, and the statue of Saint Anthony of Padua. You will also attend Mass at Saint Anthony's Church (subject to availability, free admission) and visit the Sé Cathedral of Lisbon, Rossio Square, Commerce Square, Marquês de Pombal Square, and the Jerónimos Monastery. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Lisbon before transferring to Fatima (approximately 130 km, 2 hours). Participate in the Candlelight Procession before concluding the day with dinner and an overnight stay in Fatima.
Day 03:
Lisbon to Fatima
Today, visit the Fatima Sanctuary, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Little Chapel of the Apparitions. You may also have the opportunity for a private Mass in the Chapel (upon availability, free admission). Afterward, transfer to Valinhos (4 km, 20 minutes) to see the site of Our Lady’s apparition in August 1917 and the first and third apparitions of the Angel Michael at Loca do Cabeço. Reflect on the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra and explore Aljustrel, the village of the three little shepherds. Return to Fatima for dinner and another overnight stay, along with participation in the Candlelight Procession.
Day 04:
Fatima
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Madrid (approximately 540 km, 7 hours). Stop for lunch en route, and if time allows, you will have a local guide for a 2-hour tour of Madrid, including visits to the Palacio Real (with entrance), Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía, and the Cervantes Monument. Spend some free time exploring the city before having dinner at a local restaurant and settling in for the night in Madrid.
Day 05:
Fatima to Madrid
After breakfast, depart for Zaragoza (approximately 320 km, 4.5 hours) and check into your hotel. Take a city tour of Zaragoza, including stops at Pilar's Square and the Basilica. You may also have the chance to attend Mass at the Pilar Basilica (subject to availability, free admission). Explore other notable sites, such as the Aljafería Palace, Plaza de Toros, and La Seo del Salvador, before enjoying some free time. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Zaragoza.
Day 06:
Madrid to Zaragoza
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Barcelona. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour that includes entrance to the iconic La Sagrada Familia, a stunning cathedral. Visit Montjuïc Hill, Casa Milà (external visit), Casa Batlló (external visit), Mirador Colón, and stroll along Las Ramblas Avenue. After a day of exploration, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Barcelona.
Day 07:
Zaragoza to Barcelona
Depart early in the morning for Lourdes, where you'll check into your hotel. Note that the bus service will be unavailable for the rest of the day, as it will leave with your luggage for Paris. In the afternoon, visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, an important pilgrimage site, including the Grotto of Massabielle, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Saint Bernadette. In the evening, participate in the Torchlight Procession, a deeply spiritual experience for pilgrims. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Lourdes.
Day 08:
Barcelona to Lourdes
Spend a free morning in Lourdes before taking the TGV train to Paris in the afternoon. Check into your hotel upon arrival, with some free time to rest or explore the streets of Paris. In the evening, visit Montmartre, the artistic heart of the city, and enjoy sunset views from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Dine at a local restaurant and enjoy an overnight stay in Paris.
Day 09:
Lourdes to Paris
After breakfast, take a leisurely stroll through the Jardin des Tuileries, stopping at Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, and viewing the Palais de la Concorde. In the evening, savor dinner and enjoy another overnight stay in Paris.
Day 10:
Paris
Fly from Paris to Milan, where you will check into your hotel and visit the majestic Duomo di Milano, one of the largest and most intricate Gothic cathedrals in the world. In the evening, explore the luxurious Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a historic shopping arcade, before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay in Milan.
Day 11:
Paris to Milan
Depart from Milan to Florence, making your first stop in Pisa for free time to visit the central square and take photos of the iconic Leaning Tower. Continue to Florence, where you will embark on a city tour, exploring notable sites such as Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the historic streets, taking in the views of these iconic landmarks. Overnight stay in Florence.
Day 12:
Milan to Florence via Pisa
Continue your journey to Assisi, where a local guide will provide an orientation before your city tour. Highlights include photo stops at the Basilica di San Francesco, Chiesa di Santa Chiara, and Santa Maria degli Angeli. After some free time to explore, continue to the Pescara area for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 13:
Florence to Assisi to Pescara
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel before continuing your journey to Lanciano. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour that includes a photo stop at the Santuario del Miracolo. After lunch, proceed to San Giovanni Rotondo for a guided city tour. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay in San Giovanni Rotondo.
Day 14:
Pescara to Lanciano to San Giovanni Rotondo
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and make a brief stop at the Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo before continuing your journey to Rome. Upon arrival, you will have lunch before enjoying dinner and settling in for an overnight stay in Rome.
Day 15:
San Giovanni Rotondo to Rome
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before we attend the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square or at the Audience Hall. The Audience is celebrated each Wednesday by His Holiness, Pope Francis (pending the papal schedule).Then Explore the Vatican with a comprehensive visit, including St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano, and the Scala Santa. After lunch, visit Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and view the Colosseum from the outside. Conclude the day with dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy another overnight stay in Rome.
Day 16:
Rome
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your departure. Leave with a renewed sense of faith and cherished memories from your spiritual journey.
Day 17:
Departure