Arrive Lisbon: Santarem: Fatima: Once we arrive in Lisbon after our long flight, we proceed through customs and collect our bags. Once met by our Tour Escort we will depart for Fatima. On the way, we’ll stop in the town of Santarem for a visit to St. Stephens Church. You’ll have time to venerate the 13th century Eucharistic Miracle before we continue to the Hamlet of Aljustrel, to visit the birthplace and home of the three shepherd children who are at the center of the miracles at Fatima. In the evening, our group will participate in the Candlelight Procession before retiring to our hotel to rest.

Overnight: Fatima (Dinner*)

Day 3: Free Day: After breakfast, our group will celebrate Mass together before dispersing to enjoy Fatima independently. This evening, we gather at our hotel to share a group dinner.

Overnight: Fatima (Breakfast, Dinner)

Depart Fatima: Porto: Arrive Santiago: Today we bid farewell to Fatima as we proceed to Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, we will stop in Porto for lunch and a visit to a local winery. While in Porto, we will also visit the Church of St. Francis before continuing to Santiago for dinner and overnight. 

Overnight: Santiago (Breakfast, Dinner)

Santiago de Compostela: Crypt of St. James: City Tour: This morning we begin our visit of Santiago de Compostela, one of the most famous shrines in the world, where the tomb of St. James (brother of St. John the Divine) was discovered. St. James was given the task of spreading Christianity in the distant Hispanic lands and is known as the first pilgrim. Since the discovery of the tomb, numerous miracles have taken place here and every year thousands of faithful gather on July 25 to celebrate the Feast Day. We begin with a visit to the Cathedral of St. James, one of the finest examples of architecture in all of Europe. As pilgrims, we have the opportunity to climb the stairs behind the high altar to visit the crypt where the relics of St. James are preserved, touch the central pillar (Portico de La Gloria), view the 'botafumeiro' and admire the wealth of medieval art inside the Cathedral, before visiting the cloister museum. Enjoy a stroll on your own, through the beautiful streets of Santiago de Compostela, the city of the apostle, full of historical buildings and charming shoppes. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

Overnight: Santiago (Breakfast, Dinner)

Depart Santiago: Garabandal: Arrive Santander: Depart Santiago this morning and drive through the Asturias region. After a brief stop in Oviedo for lunch, we will arrive at the small village of San Sebastián de Garabandal. This rural mountain village was the site of several visitations by the Virgin Mary to four schoolgirls in the early 1960’s. Our group will enjoy learning more about these visitations as well as enjoy time for prayer before departing for nearby Santander to close the day. 

Overnight: Santander (Breakfast, Dinner)

Depart Santander: Loyola: Arrive Lourdes: This morning, we depart for Lourdes and drive through the Pyrenees Mountains of Loyola, the hometown of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. Here you will visit the Basilica and the tower house where he was born and lived. We then continue to Lourdes for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Lourdes (Breakfast, Dinner)

Lourdes: Grotto of Massabielle: Basilica of St. Pius X: Baths: Candlelight Procession: This day we start with mass at the Grotto of Massabielle, where our Lady appeared to Bernadette in 1858. Later we take our official group photo in front of the Basilica, followed by our guided tour of Lourdes. The sanctuary of the Basilica of St. Pius X, the world's largest underground church. The Basilica, The Baths, where thousands of miraculous cures have taken place is the most respected shrine and sanctuary in France. In the afternoon our group will join the Blessed Sacrament Procession and Blessing of the Sick (if available on that day).

Overnight: Lourdes (Breakfast, Dinner)

Andorra: Our Lady of Meritxell: Barcelona: This morning, we depart Lourdes and drive over the Pyrenees to Andorra la Vella and view Romanesque churches and stone houses in the city’s quarter, along with a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Meritxell. Continue to Barcelona, where we will check into our hotel for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Barcelona (Breakfast, Dinner)

Barcelona: City Tour: La Sagrada Familia: Tibidabo Hill: After breakfast we will enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona including panoramic views of the harbor area, Montjuic, Plaza de Espana and Plaza de Catalunya. We will then visit Barcelona Cathedral followed by a visit to Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia, a magnificent, unfinished Roman Catholic Basilica of impressive proportions. We will then continue to the Tibidabo Hill where we will visit the Church of the Sacred Heart and see a statue of Christ whose extended arms overlooking Barcelona reminds one of Rio de Janeiro. 

Overnight: Barcelona (Breakfast, Dinner)

Montserrat: Las Ramblas: This morning we will travel outside of Barcelona to visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat, the spiritual heart of Catalonia and home to a dramatically set Benedictine monastery. For 700 years this Marian shrine has attracted thousands of pilgrims from around the world. We pause here to visit the Black Madonna of Montserrat, probably Spain’s most fervent devotion to the Blessed Mother. We later return to Barcelona where we will be dropped off to explore the vibrant markets of Las Ramblas for some souvenir shopping before returning to our hotel. In the evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Barcelona (Breakfast, Dinner)

Return Home 

Our hearts and minds fortified by faith and fellowship, we now begin the long journey home.