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16- Day Pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines: Portugal, Spain, France & Italy with Liz Dysangco | Oct. 11, 2024

14 days
France, Italy, Portugal & Spain
Starting from $4899* Taxes & Fees Apply

Join Liz Dysangco for a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines: Portugal, Spain, France & Italy starting at $4899 from Los Angeles, CA on October 11, 2024. You will see Lisbon, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Santiago, Burgos, Lourdes, Montserrat, Barcelona, Rome, Cascia, Assisi, Trevi Fountain, San Giovanni Rotondo, and much more!

What’s Included

  • All Inclusive Pricing
  • Breakfast and Dinner Daily
  • Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
  • Domestic Airfare
  • Entrance and Program Fees
  • First Class Hotels
  • Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
  • Guided Tours
  • Study Guide
  • International Airfare
  • Booking of daily mass where possible and when accompanied by a priest. Priest is provided by tour host and is subject to change due to availability

^ Additional Baggage & Optional fees may apply.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 OCTOBER 11, 2024 - DEPART USA

DEPART USA

Day 2 OCTOBER 12, 2024 - LISBON / FATIMA

We will arrive in Lisbon. Meet the tour escort and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. Which includes the most important sites of the city such as the Lisbon Cathedral and Church of St. Anthony. The church is located in the Alfama region of the city where St. Anthony was born and grew up. St. Anthony (better known as Saint Anthony of Padua) is revered as a matchmaker, protector of young brides, and patron of the lost and found. Then we continue our panoramic tour to see St. Jerome’s Monastery, the Belem Tower, and Discoveries Monument. We will continue to Fatima for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 OCTOBER 13, 2024 - FATIMA

Today, we will visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica and the tombs of Francisco, Jacinta and Sr. Lucia. We also visit the Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In Aljustrel and Valinhos, we see the two homes of the little shepherds and site of the first and third visit of the “Angel of Peace”. We stop at the Parish Church and the cemetery where Francisco and Jacinta were once buried. We have dinner and join the nightly candlelight procession.

Day 4 OCTOBER 14, 2024 - FATIMA / SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

We will depart from our hotel this morning and drive to Santiago de Compostela. Upon arrival, we will visit the magnificent Cathedral of St. James. Formed of Galician granite, this cathedral is one of the finest architectural examples in Europe as it encompasses Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles. The Cathedral contains numerous valuable pieces of art that truly captivate the eye. It is traditional to hug the statue of St. James upon entering the Cathedral. Our private guided walking tour takes us into the crypt, where the Patron Saint of Pilgrim's relics are kept—dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 OCTOBER 15, 2024 - SANTIAGO / BURGOS

Today, we will depart for Burgos which is home to El Cid. We will tour the Cathedral, Spain’s third largest. After hotel check-in, we’ll rest and have free time—dinner at our hotel.

Day 6 OCTOBER 16, 2024 - BURGOS / LOURDES

After breakfast, we will drive to Loyola to visit the Shrine of St. Ignacio of Loyola and continue to Lourdes for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 OCTOBER 17, 2024 - LOURDES

This morning, we will visit the historical and spiritual sites associated with the visionary child Bernadette. Visit the Grotto of the Apparitions, and then continue on a guided walking tour visiting the Basilica of St. Piux X, Bolly Mill, Soubirous family home, the Basilica of the Rosary, the miraculous spring, and the healing baths. After dinner, we will join the nightly rosary and candlelight procession.

Day 8 OCTOBER 18, 2024 - LOURDES / MONTSERRAT / BARCELONA

Today, we will depart Lourdes in the early morning drive to Montserrat, where we’ll stop to visit the Monastery and celebrate mass. Continue to Barcelona for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 OCTOBER 19, 2024 - BARCELONA

After breakfast, we will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city including the most important sites of Barcelona such as the Sagrada Familia (inside), Passeig de Gracia, Plaza Catalunya, Montjuic, Barrio Gotico with Barcelona’s Cathedral. There will be free time for shopping. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 10 OCTOBER 20, 2024 - BARCELONA / ROME/ CASCIA / ASSISI

Very early in the morning, we will check out of our hotel, drive to the airport, and depart on a domestic flight to Rome. Upon arrival, we transfer to Cascia, where we will visit the monastery where Santa Rita lived as a nun and where she died. Continue to Assisi, check in at the hotel dinner and overnight.

Day 11 OCTOBER 21, 2024 - ASSISI / ROME

After breakfast, our walking guided tour departs from Santa Chiara Church, which honors St. Clare, the foundress of the Poor Clare Sisters. This Saint followed the teachings of St. Francis very closely by also living a life of poverty and humility. Walking, we reach the Santuario Della Spogliazione, where Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb is. Carlo is the first millennial to be declared blessed and loved by Jesus’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. From there, we will continue on a walking tour through this picturesque town, including the birthplace of St. Francis, and finally, we will visit St. Francis Basilica. In the upper basilica, we will marvel at the site of the great frescoes from Giotto, which describes the life of St Francis. In the lower basilica, we visit the tomb of St. Francis. Celebrate Mass. Enjoy some free time on your own - take this time for additional prayer and shop in the many gift shops. In the afternoon, we will depart from Assisi to Rome. Check-in at the hotel, have dinner, and stay overnight.

Day 12 OCTOBER 22, 2024 – ROME / BASILICAS / TREVI FOUNTAIN

Early this morning, we will transfer to Saint Peter’s Basilica, where we celebrate Mass. We then meet the local guide to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, built on the site where St. Peter was martyred. Known as the grandest of the world’s churches, St. Peter’s is unsurpassed in beauty. Continue with our guide to discover the other basilicas of Rome. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the oldest of the major basilicas and ranks first as the actual “parish church” of the Pope (Bishop of Rome). There, we will learn about the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs). Tradition has it that these steps said to be the staircase leading once to the praetorium of Pilate at Jerusalem, are sanctified by the footsteps of Jesus Christ during his Passion- The ceiling of the Basilica of St. Mary Major is said to be decorated with gold that Columbus brought back from the new world. This basilica, the largest in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Mother, is part of the day’s “Christian Rome” tour and has beautiful Biblical mosaics, a marble floor, a bell tower, and one of the oldest shrines (containing a relic from the manger of the infant Jesus) dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. Break for lunch. This afternoon, we will enjoy a short walk to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 13 OCTOBER 23, 2024 - PAPAL AUDIENCE / SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

This morning, we’ll return to the Vatican, to join thousands of pilgrims from all over the world for the Papal Audience and Blessing. After lunch, we depart Rome and drive approximately 6 hours towards the south. We reach San Giovanni Rotondo and check in at our hotel, dinner, and overnight. Mass can be celebrated at the hotel chapel.

Day 14 OCTOBER 24, 2024 - SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO

This morning is dedicated to Saint Padre Pio. We honor his work as we visit his tomb, cell, confessional, and the Capuchin Monastery of Our Lady of Grace, where we celebrate Mass. We will also visit the new Church of Santa Maria Delle Grazie, and the Home for the Relief of the Suffering. With our guide, we will visit the shrine to see the crucifix where St. Pio received the stigmata and visit the confessional where he spent innumerable hours listening to confessions- After lunch, we depart San Giovanni Rotondo and return towards Rome. We will spend the night near the airport, having dinner and overnight.

Day 15 OCTOBER 25, 2024 - RETURN TO THE USA

Transfer to the airport to take our flights back to the USA.

Departure Dates

  1. October 11, 2024
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Today, we will depart for Burgos which is home to El Cid. We will tour the Cathedral, Spain’s third largest. After hotel check-in, we’ll rest and have free time—dinner at our hotel.

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After breakfast, we will drive to Loyola to visit the Shrine of St. Ignacio of Loyola and continue to Lourdes for dinner and overnight.

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This morning, we will visit the historical and spiritual sites associated with the visionary child Bernadette. Visit the Grotto of the Apparitions, and then continue on a guided walking tour visiting the Basilica of St. Piux X, Bolly Mill, Soubirous family home, the Basilica of the Rosary, the miraculous spring, and the healing baths. After dinner, we will join the nightly rosary and candlelight procession.

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Today, we will depart Lourdes in the early morning drive to Montserrat, where we’ll stop to visit the Monastery and celebrate mass. Continue to Barcelona for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, we will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city including the most important sites of Barcelona such as the Sagrada Familia (inside), Passeig de Gracia, Plaza Catalunya, Montjuic, Barrio Gotico with Barcelona’s Cathedral. There will be free time for shopping. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

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Very early in the morning, we will check out of our hotel, drive to the airport, and depart on a domestic flight to Rome. Upon arrival, we transfer to Cascia, where we will visit the monastery where Santa Rita lived as a nun and where she died. Continue to Assisi, check in at the hotel dinner and overnight.

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After breakfast, our walking guided tour departs from Santa Chiara Church, which honors St. Clare, the foundress of the Poor Clare Sisters. This Saint followed the teachings of St. Francis very closely by also living a life of poverty and humility. Walking, we reach the Santuario Della Spogliazione, where Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb is. Carlo is the first millennial to be declared blessed and loved by Jesus’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. From there, we will continue on a walking tour through this picturesque town, including the birthplace of St. Francis, and finally, we will visit St. Francis Basilica. In the upper basilica, we will marvel at the site of the great frescoes from Giotto, which describes the life of St Francis. In the lower basilica, we visit the tomb of St. Francis. Celebrate Mass. Enjoy some free time on your own - take this time for additional prayer and shop in the many gift shops. In the afternoon, we will depart from Assisi to Rome. Check-in at the hotel, have dinner, and stay overnight.

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Early this morning, we will transfer to Saint Peter’s Basilica, where we celebrate Mass. We then meet the local guide to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, built on the site where St. Peter was martyred. Known as the grandest of the world’s churches, St. Peter’s is unsurpassed in beauty. Continue with our guide to discover the other basilicas of Rome. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the oldest of the major basilicas and ranks first as the actual “parish church” of the Pope (Bishop of Rome). There, we will learn about the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs). Tradition has it that these steps said to be the staircase leading once to the praetorium of Pilate at Jerusalem, are sanctified by the footsteps of Jesus Christ during his Passion- The ceiling of the Basilica of St. Mary Major is said to be decorated with gold that Columbus brought back from the new world. This basilica, the largest in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Mother, is part of the day’s “Christian Rome” tour and has beautiful Biblical mosaics, a marble floor, a bell tower, and one of the oldest shrines (containing a relic from the manger of the infant Jesus) dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. Break for lunch. This afternoon, we will enjoy a short walk to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

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This morning, we’ll return to the Vatican, to join thousands of pilgrims from all over the world for the Papal Audience and Blessing. After lunch, we depart Rome and drive approximately 6 hours towards the south. We reach San Giovanni Rotondo and check in at our hotel, dinner, and overnight. Mass can be celebrated at the hotel chapel.

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This morning is dedicated to Saint Padre Pio. We honor his work as we visit his tomb, cell, confessional, and the Capuchin Monastery of Our Lady of Grace, where we celebrate Mass. We will also visit the new Church of Santa Maria Delle Grazie, and the Home for the Relief of the Suffering. With our guide, we will visit the shrine to see the crucifix where St. Pio received the stigmata and visit the confessional where he spent innumerable hours listening to confessions- After lunch, we depart San Giovanni Rotondo and return towards Rome. We will spend the night near the airport, having dinner and overnight.

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Transfer to the airport to take our flights back to the USA.

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Visit Paris and Normandy on our River Cruises

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Cruise the Western Mediterranean

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Visit the many Marian Shrines, the places of the Eucharistic Miracles and more.

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