Marian Shrines with Father Juan Gaspar

Our pilgrimage begins today with an overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal, with meals and soft drinks served on board.

The day begins with a city tour of Lisbon and a beautiful trip along the Tagus River. Visit to the Jeronimos Monastery and Parish of Belém. Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Fado Show after Welcome dinner. 

Overnight in Lisbon

This morning, we will travel to Santarém, home of one of the Eucharistic Miracles located in the Church of Saint Stephen where we will celebrate the Holy Mass. Then we will travel to Fátima, the chosen place by our Lady, the Virgin Mary, to give messages of great importance to the three little shepherds. They have been proclaimed saints by the Catholic Church. In the evening we will have the opportunity to take part in the praises, prayers and in the famous and impressive candle procession, a time in which we ask for peace for ourselves, for our families and for the entire world. 

Overnight in Fátima

After breakfast we will visit the beautiful museum located in the Sanctuary square and We will have the opportunity to see the bullet that passed through the body of Saint John Paul II, which is in one of the crowns of the image of the Virgin. Mass in Fatima. After we will visit the city of Porto, the city that gave its name to that famous wine of the country. We tour the beautiful city before heading to the hotel. 

Overnight in Porto

Today we will travel to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, an ancient city with its famous cathedral. The lavish cathedral is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, the apostle of Jesus Christ. Before arriving in this beautiful city, we will take a boat trip through the Rías Bajas. On the boat we can enjoy exquisite mussels and savor the red wine of the Rías, famous throughout the world. In Santiago we will be participants in the Pilgrim’s Mass in the impressive Cathedral and square, from the 12th century, of Santiago de Compostela.

Overnight Covadonga

Covadonga, home of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Covadonga. This sacred place is nestled between beautiful mountains, offering an atmosphere of serenity and peace. Later, we continued towards Santander, a coastal city. We will explore its picturesque streets and churches and visit the splendid Palace of the Magdalena.

Overnight in Santander

Today we depart to Lourdes, France, an important Catholic pilgrimage site due to the Marian apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes to Saint Bernadette. We will visit the Massabielle Grotto, we will attend a night procession, with praise, candles and blessing with the Blessed Sacrament. Lourdes is recognized as a very important place for the countless physical and spiritual healings that have occurred in that Holy place.

Overnight in Lourdes

Today we have another day to visit the Sanctuary of our Lady of Lourdes and the rest of the day we will have free time to participate in the ceremonies of the Sanctuary and Bathe in the miraculous waters. After dinner, we participate in the Candlelight Rosary Procession. 

Overnight in Lourdes

Today we will travel along scenic and impressive routes, making brief stops in Toulouse and Perpignan before arriving in Barcelona. Once in Barcelona, we will visit the majestic Church of Atonement, known as the Church of the Sagrada Familia.

Overnight in Barcelona

Here, the heart rejoices at seeing the masterful ingenuity of human beings. We will arrive, with the favor of God, to the summit of one of the highest mountains, Montserrat, an imposing and holy sanctuary perched high upon a rocky massif, traditionally considered the most important and significant mountain in Catalonia, Spain. This impressive sanctuary is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, known as the Black Madonna. Later, we will return to Barcelona for a free afternoon. 

Overnight in Barcelona

Arrival in Zaragoza and visit the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. This impressive temple is considered the first Marian temple of Christianity and is revered as one of the most prominent sanctuaries in the world. Furthermore, our Lady of the Pillar is considered the Patroness of Aragon and its capital Zaragoza, Hispanic people, the Hispanic world, and of the Spanish Civil Guard. Then we will travel to Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain.

Overnight in Madrid

We will explore the city’s rich Catholic heritage, visit to the Almudena Cathedral (Mass), city tour and shopping time. Farewell dinner in Madrid with flamenco show.

Overnight in Madrid

With a heart filled with the joy and peace of our Blessed Mother Mary and a renovated love for our Catholic faith, we will say goodbye or until next time, if God allows it, and take our flight back home.