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Santiago de Compostela has been known as a pilgrimage site since the 9th century. Spend two nights here and visit St. James’ Cathedral. Attend Mass in Fátima, one of the most famous Catholic shrines; in Rome at St. Mary Major Basilica, the most important Roman church dedicated to the Virgin Mary; in San Giovanni Rotondo’s Old Church; in Assisi’s St. Francis Basilica; in St. Francis’ Church in Lanciano; and visit the 17th-century Sanctuary of Loyola, built to honor the founder of the Jesuits. Join pilgrims from all over the world for the Rosary and candlelight processions in Fátima and in Lourdes.
Other highlights of this faith-based tour are visits to Monte Sant’Angelo, one of Christendom’s most celebrated shrines, and Jeronimo’s Monastery in Lisbon, dating to the mid-1400s. In Carcassonne, visit the medieval fortified citadel and marvel at the ramparts, castle walls, and drawbridges. In Burgos, visit the Cathedral where El Cid is buried. Overnight by the Montserrat Sanctuary, ideal place for reflection and worship. In Barcelona, visit the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s masterpiece. In Braga, one of the world’s oldest Christian cities, visit Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, where devout followers have walked the “Stations of the Cross” since 1811. In Rome, attend the Papal audience (subject to availability) and visit the Papal summer residence and gardens in Castel Gandolfo.
All of this and much more is included on this inspirational Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy tour designed for value-minded travelers.
Highlights
Guided sightseeing
FÁTIMA Visit the Sanctuary
BRAGA Visit Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Discover St. James’ Way
BURGOS Visit the Cathedral
LOYOLA Learn about St. Ignacio de Loyola
LOURDES Visit the Sanctuary of our Lady of Lourdes
MONTSERRAT Stay by the Sanctuary
BARCELONA Guided city tour
ROME Papal audience (if possible), visit the four Major Basilicas of Rome, and the Papal summer residence
PIETRELCINA and SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO Follow in the footsteps of St. Pio
ASSISI Learn about the life of St. Francis
CASCIA Visit the Sanctuary
[M] MASS SERVICES:Fátima, Santiago de Compostela, Lourdes, Montserrat, Rome, San Giovanni Rotondo, Lanciano, Assisi (all in local language and venues subject to change).
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 19 breakfasts, 11 dinners
ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
Day1
Welcome to Portugal! Check into your hotel, and tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
LISBON–SANTARÉM–FÁTIMA
Day2
See all the highlights on your guided tour of Lisbon. Visit the CATHEDRAL LA SE’, where St. Anthony was baptized, and JERONIMOS MONASTERY. Stop in Santarém to visit the CHURCH OF THE EUCHARISTIC HOLY MIRACLE. Arrive in Fátima, enjoy an orientation walk, and visit the TOMB OF THE VISIONARIES and the CHAPEL OF THE APPARITIONS. This evening, join pilgrims from around the world for the ROSARY and candlelight procession.
Today's Distance: 118 mi / 190 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FÁTIMA
Day3
Today, join an optional excursion to Tomar with a visit to the Monastery-Fortress of the Knights Templar. Attend M Mass at the SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY with time to wander on your own. This evening, perhaps join the Rosary.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FÁTIMA–BRAGA–SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, SPAIN
Day4
Stop in Braga to visit the BOM JESUS DO MONTE SANCTUARY. Continue into Spain and head for Santiago de Compostela. On arrival, an orientation walk introduces you to the old city center. Then, attend the M Pilgrim Mass.
Today's Distance: 273 mi / 440 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Day5
This morning, spend some time on your own or join an optional excursion to Cabo Finisterre, where pilgrims have traditionally completed their walk and burned their robes. Later, return to Santiago de Compostela, known throughout history for the pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago (or Way of St. James).
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA–BURGOS
Day6
Today, travel to Burgos, historic capital of Old Castile. Your visit takes you to the magnificent CATHEDRAL, a masterpiece of gothic architecture and burial place of Spain’s national hero, El Cid.
Today's Distance: 304 mi / 490 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BURGOS–LOYOLA–LOURDES, FRANCE.
Day7
Travel through the Basque region toward Lourdes. En route, pause to reflect at the 17th-century SANCTUARY OF LOYOLA, built in honor of San Ignacio de Loyola, founder of the Jesuit religious order. Cross into France and stay overnight in Lourdes, home to another world famous place of pilgrimage. Join the nightly ROSARY and candlelight procession for a memorable spiritual experience.
Today's Distance: 298 mi / 480 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LOURDES
Day8
Time for an orientation of Lourdes to see the GROTTO. This is where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858. See OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE, BERNADETTE’S BIRTHPLACE, and her FAMILY HOME. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this little market town and to attend M Mass.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LOURDES–CARCASSONNE–MONTSERRAT, SPAIN.
Day9
Head for the France/Spain border. Stop to visit the FORTIFIED CITADEL of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the ramparts, castle walls, and drawbridges that are still well preserved from the Middle Ages. Stay overnight at the Catalan impressive location of the Black Virgin of Montserrat.
Today's Distance: 367 mi / 590 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MONTSERRAT–BARCELONA.
Day10
This morning, visit the SANCTUARY OF MONTSERRAT, then attend M Mass. Continue to the town of Manresa, known for Pont Vell, a bridge associated with the worship of San Ignacio de Loyola. Visit the architectural compound of Santa Cova, the sanctuary home of St. Ignacio de Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, when he stayed in the city. Later, reach Barcelona, the lively capital of Catalunya.
Today's Distance: 56 mi / 90 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BARCELONA.
Day11
Get to know the city on a guided sightseeing tour, including a drive around Montjuïc to see the Olympic Stadium and a panoramic view of the port and city. Continue to the city center’s Plaza Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia to admire some of Gaudi’s eccentric work, as well as his SAGRADA FAMILIA, an unfinished architectural masterpiece and consecrated expression of the Catholic faith. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BARCELONA–ROME, ITALY.
Day12
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rome.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ROME
Day13
This morning, attend the PAPAL AUDIENCE (subject to availability) for the chance to see the Pope and receive the Papal Blessing. Later, with a Local Guide, visit ST. PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS, one of Rome’s four major Papal basilicas, along with ST. JOHN LATERAN BASILICA, and the SCALA SANCTA (Holy Stairs), transported from Jerusalem to Rome around 326 AD by St. Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. Then, visit the impressive ST. MARY MAJOR BASILICA and attend M Mass.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME. EXCURSION TO CASTEL GANDOLFO
Day14
A different, quite unique experience is offered today. We will take an included excursion to Castel Gandolfo, to visit the PAPAL SUMMER RESIDENCE and GARDENS in the hills outside of Rome with a local guide. In the afternoon, enjoy time at leisure in Rome or join the optional excursion to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Today's Distance: 50 mi / 80 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME–PIETRELCINA–SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO
Day15
Before leaving the capital city of Italy, step back in time with the help of a Local Guide and experience the power and beauty of Imperial Rome on an included orientation. On your way south, stop in quaint Pietrelcina, birthplace of the beloved St. Pio. Then, head towards San Giovanni Rotondo on the east coast, and visit the Saint’s HOME from 1916 until his death in 1968.
Today's Distance: 255 mi / 410 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO. EXCURSION TO MONTE SANT’ANGELO.
Day16
Attend M Mass this morning at SANTA MARIA DELLE GRAZIE (Old Church), then visit the FRIARY of Padre Pio, including his tomb, cell, confessional, and ST PIO'S PILGRIMAGE CHURCH (New Church). Afterwards, visit the nearby SHRINE OF MONTE SANT’ANGELO, one of Christendom’s most celebrated shrines, where St. Michael the Archangel appeared in 490, 492, and 1656.
Today's Distance: 43 mi / 70 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO–LANCIANO–LORETO–ASSISI AREA.
Day17
Visit ST. FRANCIS’ church in Lanciano, home of the Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle, and attend morning M Mass. Continue to the SANCTUARY OF LORETO, including the HOLY HOUSE, where, according to tradition, angels transported the home of the blessed Virgin Mary. Arrive at the hilltop village of Assisi.
Today's Distance: 298 mi / 480 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ASSISI.
Day18
Today, learn more about St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment. Attend early morning M Mass at ST. FRANCIS BASILICA, famous for its 14th-century Giotto paintings depicting the life of St. Francis. Meet your Local Guide and visit the UPPER and LOWER BASILICAS of St. Francis and the BASILICA OF ST. CLARE, founder of the Order of Poor Clares. Next, visit the BASILICA OF SANTA MARIA DEGLI ANGELI, situated at the foot of Assisi’s hills and protecting the Porziuncola, where St. Francis is said to have founded the Order of Friars Minor in 1209, and the Cappella del Transito, where the saint died in 1226.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ASSISI AREA–CASCIA–ROME.
Day19
Travel to Cascia this morning, home of St. Rita, the “Patron Saint of Impossible Causes.” Visit the SANCTUARY and see the Major and the Minor Basilicas. Return to Rome for a final overnight stay.
Today's Distance: 149 mi / 240 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME
Day20
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Roma
Superior Tourist-Class
Located on one of Lisbon's main avenues, Avenida de Roma, which is an important residential and shopping area, Hotel Roma provides a range of exclusive, high-quality services that are unique in a unit of this category.
Location
Avenida De Roma, 33, Lisbon, Portugal
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Dry Cleaning
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
Coracao de Fatima
Superior Tourist-Class
This family-run hotel offers fresh modern décor and is located in the heart of Fatima within the immediate vicinity of the Sanctuary. Its restaurant offers a cosy atmosphere where you can savor the delicious Portuguese cuisine and a bar where guests can relax sipping a refreshing drink is also available. To keep in touch with your friends and family a computer is at disposal in the business corner. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Rua Conego Formigao-Apt 14, Fatima, Portugal
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Dry Cleaning
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Desk
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Television
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
Hotel Gelmirez
Superior Tourist-Class
Hotel Gelmírez is a modern, contemporary and central hotel, ideal to stay during a visit to the millenary city of Santiago de Compostela.
Location
C/ Horreo, 92 15702 , Santiago de Compostela, SpainHotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Dry Cleaning
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
Gran Hotel Los Abetos
Superior Tourist-Class
Gran Hotel Los Abetos is a cosy and comfortable hotel in Santiago de Compostela, located just 10 minutes from the airport and within walking distance of the city centre. With a classic and elegant atmosphere, the hotel counts 148 rooms fully equipped. It is perfect for leisure or business trips, because it has 9 meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, shuttle service to the city centre and free parking area. A garden, swimming pool, gym...Also, its privileged location, next to the stadiums of the city, make it the ideal place for sports teams, and for pilgrims we are at 100 meters from the Camino de Santiago.
Location
Calle San Lazaro S/N, Santiago De Compostela, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Dry Cleaning
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Desk
Corona de Castilla
First-Class
Mid-sized hotel offering modern facilities in warm atmosphere is situated near the Cathedral; the staff is multilingual.
Location
C/ Madrid 15, Burgos, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Dry Cleaning
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Phone
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
Christina
Moderate First-Class
Quality Hotel Christina is located in the heart of Lourdes, 5 minutes' walk from the Sanctuaries. You will enjoy the quiet area, along the river Gave de Pau facing the Pyrénées.
Location
42 Avenue Peyramale, Lourdes, France
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Dry Cleaning
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
Abat Cisneros
Superior Tourist-Class
Hotel Abat Cisneros sits in the very heart of the Montserrat Monastery, housed in a building that has been the provider of accommodation for pilgrims to the monastery since 1563. In the late-1950s, the old monastery building was converted into a hostel, then, in 2000, further conversions were made to the building, turning it into the 82-room Hotel Abat Cisneros of today. The hotel offers impressive views of the Montserrat Monastery, Montserrat mountain, and the surrounding Llobregat valley, has a restaurant and bar, and offers free Wi-Fi access in the public areas.
Location
Monasterio de Montserrat, Plaza del Monasterio, s/n, Montserrat, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Dry Cleaning
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
Hotel Ibis Styles Barcelona City Bogatell
Superior Tourist-Class
The Ibis Styles Barcelona City hotel is designed to enjoy an outstanding experience in the heart of Barcelona.
Location
Carrer De Llull 71, Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
Porta Fira
Superior First-Class
Hotel Santos Porta Fira is considered the best skyscraper in the world and has been awarded the prestigious "EMPORIS AWARD 2010" architectural award.
Location
Plaza Europa 45, Barcelona Hospitalet, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Smoking Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
Hotel Oly
First-Class
This 103-room property is located in a quiet area of Rome's business district, just a short walk away from San Paolo Metro Station. A smart contemporary dining room offers typical regional dishes and Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout.
Location
Via Santuario Regina Degli Apostoli 36, Rome, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Dry Cleaning
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
Pineta Palace
Moderate First-Class
The Hotel Pineta Palace is a 4-star hotel in Rome, located not far from Vatican City.
Location
Via San Lino Papa, Roma, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
Parco Delle Rose
First-Class
This family-run, 205-room hotel boasts a large outdoor area with an Olympic-size swimming pool, a wonderful sun terrace and a room with a grand piano. The in-house restaurant offers both traditional and international cuisine and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.
Location
Viale Also Moro, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
Casa Leonori
First-Class
Casa Leonori is located in Santa Maria degli Angeli, facing the Subasio Hills on which lies the Assisi Basilica. This 60-room hotel is set in its own courtyard and boasts a a gourmet restaurant and spacious communal areas. The adjacent courtyard offers a nice alternative to relax with its green and peaceful location. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property.
Location
Via G. Borsi, 11 / 13, Santa Maria Degli Angeli, Assisi, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Dry Cleaning
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
