Marian Shrines of
Portugal, Spain, & France
Suggested Itineraries
10-day Marian Pilgrimage
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13-day Marian Pilgrimage
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DAY MEALS ACTIVITY (Subject to change)
1 Depart for Portugal 2 BD Begin your pilgrimage, Panoramic tour of Lisbon, travel to Fatima 3 BD Attend Mass at the "Church of the Holy Miracle" in Santarém, take a guided tour of Fatima, participate in the evening candlelight procession 4 BD Take a day trip to Coimbra, visit the tomb of St. Elizabeth of Portugal, spend free time in Fatima 5 BD Travel to Spain, visit St Teresa's tomb and pray before her relics and those of St. John of the Cross 6 BD Travel to Zaragoza, celebrate mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar 7 BD Travel to Lourdes, celebrate mass in the Sanctuary, participate in the evening candlelight procession 8 BD Take a guided walk through the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, pray the Stations of the Cross, visit the grotto and healing baths 9 BD Travel to Montserrat, visit Our Lady in the monastery, take a driving tour of Barcelona 10 BD Depart Barcelona for home |
DAY MEALS ACTIVITY (Subject to change)
1 Depart for Portugal 2 BD Begin your pilgrimage, Panoramic tour of Lisbon, visit the "Church of the Holy Miracle" in Santarem, travel to Fatima 3 BD Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Fatima, visit the homes of the shepherd children, participate in the evening candlelight procession 4 BD Take a day trip to Coimbra, visit the Carmelite Convent where Sister Lucia lived, spend free time in Fatima 5 BD Travel to Spain, visit the Cathedral of St. James and venerate his relics in Santiago de Compostela 6 BD Take a walking tour of Santiago, visit Albe de Tormes on your way to Avila, pray before the relics of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the cross 7 BD Travel to Zaragoza with a stop in Madrid to see the Royal Palace and Cathedral, celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pilar 8 BD Travel to Lourdes, celebrate Mass in the Sanctuary, participate in the evening candlelight procession 9 BD Visit the Basilicas of Lourdes, the Grotto, and the healing baths, enjoy a free afternoon of prayer and relaxation 10 BD Travel to Montserrat, tour the monastery, enjoy a driving tour of Barcelona 11 BD Take a flight to Paris, visit Sacre Cœur Basilica in the evening 12 BD Celebrate Mass at the shrine of Miraculous Medal, pray before the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure, stroll through Paris, walk through the catacombs, and visit the Eiffel tower 13 B Depart Paris for home |
Significant Feast Days
Feb 11 - Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Feb 20 - Feast of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto
Apr 16 - Feast of St. Bernadette
Apr 27 - Feast of Our Lady of Montserrat
May 13 - Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Oct 12 - Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar
Oct 13 - Feast of the Fatima Miracle of the Sun
Feb 20 - Feast of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto
Apr 16 - Feast of St. Bernadette
Apr 27 - Feast of Our Lady of Montserrat
May 13 - Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Oct 12 - Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar
Oct 13 - Feast of the Fatima Miracle of the Sun
10-Day Pilgrimage
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DAY 1: Home - Lisbon (U.S. Departures)
Depart home for Portugal DAY 2: Lisbon, Portugal Arrive in Lisbon and meet your JMJcatholic Guide who will remain with you until the end of the journey. From the airport, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city of Lisbon (pictured right). Celebrate Mass at the birthplace of St. Anthony of Padua, here affectionately called St. Anthony of Lisbon, and take time to venerate his relics. Continue to Fatima for dinner and overnight. |
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DAY 3: Santarém & Fatima, Portugal
Begin the morning in nearby Santarém for Mass at the Church of St. Stephen. Also known as the “Church of the Holy Miracle,” this parish is home to a Eucharistic miracle that dates back to the 13th century. Don't forget to take a photo outside the church at the mural where Blessed Carlo Acutis once posed for a picture! Return to Fatima where, in 1917, Mary appeared to local children and the “miracle of the sun” occurred. After lunch, follow a Fatima native through a guided experience of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. Then, visit the homes of Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta - the shepherd children of Fatima - in nearby Aljustrel. Be sure to pose for a photo at the wall where the children had their famous photo taken! Visit the site of the fourth apparition in Valinhos, the parish church of Fatima, and the cemetery. Return to your hotel in Fatima for free time. Reconnect as a group for dinner and to participate in the evening’s Candlelight Procession. Overnight in Fatima. |
DAY 4: Coimbra & Fatima, Portugal
Take a short drive to the town of Coimbra. Celebrate Mass at the Carmelite Convent where Sister Lucia lived, pass through its Museum, and visit Lucia's cell. The day continues at St. Anthony of Olive Grove, where the great saint took his Franciscan habit. Visit the tomb of St. Elizabeth of Portugal at the Monastery of St. Clare before taking a break for lunch.
Return to Fatima by early afternoon to enjoy a free day for reflection and relaxation. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
Take a short drive to the town of Coimbra. Celebrate Mass at the Carmelite Convent where Sister Lucia lived, pass through its Museum, and visit Lucia's cell. The day continues at St. Anthony of Olive Grove, where the great saint took his Franciscan habit. Visit the tomb of St. Elizabeth of Portugal at the Monastery of St. Clare before taking a break for lunch.
Return to Fatima by early afternoon to enjoy a free day for reflection and relaxation. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
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DAY 5: Albe de Tormes & Avila, Spain
Depart Portugal this morning for Spain. Make your first stop in Albe de Tormes, where St. Teresa died in 1582. Inside the Carmelite convent of the Annunciation is the tomb of St. Teresa and her remains are located in a reliquary above the altar. Next, arrive in the best-preserved walled city in the world, home of St. Teresa of Avila who, with her spiritual director, St. John of the Cross, reformed the Carmelite Order. See Avila through the eyes of your local guide on a tour of the ancient city. Visit the cell where St. Teresa lived, and see relics of both St. Teresa and St. John of the Cross. Celebrate Mass at the Monastery of the Incarnation. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Avila. |
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DAY 6: Burgos & Zaragoza, Spain
Depart in the morning for Zaragoza. En route, tour the incredible Cathedral of Burgos. Watch pilgrims enter and pass as they continue along the historic Camino de Santiago. Arrive in Zaragoza and celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where Mary appeared to the Apostle James before her Assumption into heaven. Take in the city with a free evening. Dinner and overnight in Zaragoza. |
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DAY 7: Lourdes, France
Say goodbye to Zaragoza to head for Lourdes where, in 1858, Mary appeared to a young Bernadette Soubirous. Upon arrival in Lourdes, celebrate Mass in St. Gabriel Chapel in the Sanctuary. The rest of the afternoon is for relaxation, shopping, or sightseeing. Reconnect as a group for evening prayer and dinner, then join the traditional Candlelight Procession. Overnight in Lourdes. |
DAY 8: Lourdes, France
Following morning Mass, take a guided walk through the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Walk the Way of the Cross while praying as a group.
See the sites of Lourdes: Visit the Grotto where Mary appeared to Bernadette, the Spring and the healing Baths, the Basilica of St. Pius X, the Rosary Basilica, and Bernadette’s home. The remainder of the afternoon is free for relaxation and private devotion.
Reconnect as a group for the evening Rosary (in French), dinner, and the Candelight Procession. Overnight in Lourdes.
Following morning Mass, take a guided walk through the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Walk the Way of the Cross while praying as a group.
See the sites of Lourdes: Visit the Grotto where Mary appeared to Bernadette, the Spring and the healing Baths, the Basilica of St. Pius X, the Rosary Basilica, and Bernadette’s home. The remainder of the afternoon is free for relaxation and private devotion.
Reconnect as a group for the evening Rosary (in French), dinner, and the Candelight Procession. Overnight in Lourdes.
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DAY 9: Montserrat & Barcelona, Spain
Depart Lourdes for Montserrat and some of Spain’s most incredible scenery. Upon arrival, tour the Montserrat Monastery and grounds that are home to the Statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, possibly Spain’s most fervent devotion to the Blessed Mother. Celebrate Mass at the Monastery before departing for the coast. Enjoy a driving tour of Barcelona. See the famous Ramblas Boulevard, Barcelona’s main thoroughfare, as well as the enormous Basilica Sagrada Familia. The remainder of the evening is yours for independent exploration on this last night of your pilgrimage. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Barcelona. |
DAY 10: Departure
Bid farewell to your group over breakfast. Depart Barcelona on your return flight home, carrying the graces of this incredible Marian pilgrimage home to your family and friends.
Mass will be celebrated daily, except on air travel days.
Bid farewell to your group over breakfast. Depart Barcelona on your return flight home, carrying the graces of this incredible Marian pilgrimage home to your family and friends.
Mass will be celebrated daily, except on air travel days.
