Catholic Church of St. Ann Marian Shrines in Portugal, Spain & France

Day 1: Departure from the USA
Depart today on board your overnight transatlantic flight to Lisbon, arriving the following day. En-route,
enjoy dinner and personalized entertainment.

Day 2: Arrival in Lisbon - Fatima
Arrive Lisbon Airport. After checking through immigration and customs, we will be greeted by our English-speaking Tour Manager and bus driver. Then we will enjoy a panoramic city tour including St. Jeronimo’s Monastery, the Belem Tower and Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua marking his birthplace. Celebrate Mass. In the afternoon, we will continue to Fatima. Check in at the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Fatima
We spend the day in Fatima. Start the day with mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, we will visit the
Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica and the tombs of Francisco, Jacinta, and Sr. Lucia. We will also visit
the Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In Aljustrel and Valinhos, we will see the two homes of the little
shepherds and site of the first and third visit of the “Angel of Peace”. Finally, we will stop at the Parish
Church and the cemetery where Francisco and Jacinta were once buried. After dinner, we will join the
nightly candlelight procession.

Day 4: Fatima - Porto - Santiago de Compostela
In the morning, we depart Fatima for Santiago. On the way, we visit Porto for a short panoramic tour of
Portugal 2 nd largest city, We will celebrate mass at a local church followed by a 50 minutes cruise along the
Douro River overlooking the city of Porto and Gaia. Lunch on your own. Precede to Santiago following the
Portuguese El Camino reaching the city of Santiago de Compostela. check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Santiago de Compostela
In the morning, we will visit Monte Gozo which marks the last 3 kilometers of the el Camino. Optional to walk the last few kilometers of El Camino. we will tour of the historical center of Santiago to include a guided tour of the Cathedral to include the crypt holding the relics of St James the Apostle and the Porto de Gloria. Celebrate mass at the Cathedral. Lunch on your own. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Santiago - Oviedo - Santander
Check out of hotel, depart for Oviedo which is the starting point of the Camino Primitivo to Santiago (the original way). There is a saying that illustrates the traditional importance of Oviedo as a pilgrimage destination: ‘Quien va a Santiago y no al Salvador, visita al criado pero no a su Señor’, meaning ‘Those who go to Santiago and not to Salvador (Oviedo), visit the servant (St James Apostle) and not the Lord (Jesus Christ)’. In Oviedo we visit the 9 th century Cathedral Holy Chamber is a UNESCO-listed monument and homes its most important relic: the Holy Shroud of Oviedo (Santo Sudario). The shroud is believed to have covered the face of Jesus after his crucifixion. Mass at the Cathedral. Lunch on your own. precede to Santander, check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Santander - Loyola - Lourdes
In the morning after check-out, we depart to Loyola to visit the birthplace of St. Ignatius, founder of the
Jesuit Order. St. Ignatius dedicated himself to becoming a soldier of the Christian faith, he wrote the
ever-famous Spiritual Exercises. In Loyola, you will see the 17th- century Basilica dedicated to this
remarkable saint. Mass at the Shrine. Lunch on your own. Precede to Lourdes where we will spend the next
two nights. Upon arrival in Lourdes, we check-in, have dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: Lourdes
As we wake up to the serene waters and quaint community of Lourdes, we visit the historical and spiritual sites associated with the visionary child Bernadette. We begin at the Grotto of the Apparitions, and then continue on a guided walking tour visiting the Basilica of St. Pius X, Boly Mill, Soubirous family home, the Basilica of the Rosary, the miraculous spring and the healing baths. Celebrate Mass. After dinner, we will have the chance to join in the and candlelight procession.

Day 9: Lourdes - Avignon
Early morning with Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Following breakfast at hotel we depart Lourdes to Avignon. Independent Lunch en route. This afternoon we visit Avignon located along the Rhône River. it looks and feels like the backdrop of a medieval fairy tale. It was Pope Clemente V who put the town on the map when he built the 3 – acres Papal Palace. We enjoy a guided tour of the palace followed by mass at the Basilcia of St Pierre. Some free time to stroll the old town streets. Check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight Avignon.

Day 10: Avignon - La Salette
This morning, we depart to the Shrine of Our lady of La Salette nestled in the mountains amid stunning scenery making it one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in France. Independent lunch. This afternoon we visit the Shrine where on September 19, 1846 the Virgin Mary appeared to two young shepherds “ Melanie Mathieu “Maximin Giraud”. Visit the Basilica where we celebrate mass and have a drink of water from the spring that marks where the Virgin Mary appeared. Check into the guest house at La Salette. rest of the day for prayer and reflections. Dinner and overnight.

Day 11: La Salette - Ars - Nevers
This morning we depart for Nevers en route stopping at Ars. The little town of Ars has become famous through the holy life and labors of St. John Vianney, its beloved Cure. The story of John Vianney emphasizes how God uses the simple and under-rated people to confound those who are regarded as wise by the world. A man who was considered only marginally fit to be a priest and became a saint. Upon arrival we visit the Shrine dedicated to St Jean Marie Vianney the patron saint of the priesthood and celebrate mass. Independent Lunch. Precede to Neveres where St Bernadette lived for twelve years as a member of the congregation of the Sisters of Neveres and died from severe illness at the age of 35. Check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight Neveres.

Day 12: Nevers - Paris
This morning we celebrate mass at St Golard convent where St Bernadette of Lourdes lies in repose. Depart for Paris. Independent Lunch. This afternoon we visit the magnificent Sacre Coeur Basilica that stands atop Montmartre Hill. The Basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was originally built in 1914 as an act of penance for the infidelity that France was experiencing during that time. Visit of the shrine seeing the remarkable artwork and architecture that forms the Basilica, the beautiful mosaic of the Risen Christ, and more. Mass. Time permitting, you may have ascend a staircase to the Dome where you may take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the city of Paris. Dinner and an overnight at your hotel in Paris.

Day 13: Paris
Today, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Paris. We start with Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, where we celebrate Mass, after which we will have to opportunity to view the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure. The Saint’s guardian angel led her to the chapel, where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her. During apparitions, Our Lady repeatedly instructed the making and purpose of the Miraculous Medal, as well as the green scapular. Precede to Saint Vincent de Paul Church, then continue the tour of Paris. Our panoramic tour will take us to the most recognizable symbol of the city of Paris, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, Invalides, the L’Arch de Triomphe and the Champ-Elysées, one of the world most famous boulevards. We will make a stop at La Madeleine, with the statue of Mary Magdalene carried to heaven by angels. Some free time to explore Paris. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 14: Depart Paris for USA

Following breakfast at our hotel, we are met by our English-speaking concierge for our private transfer to Paris Airport. We fly home and arrive the same day.          

NOTE: The schedule is subject to change due to various factors and at your Tour Leaders’ and Guide’s discretion.