Catholic Europe

France, Italy, Portugal

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Overview

Embark on a profound religious journey through Europe, beginning in Paris and going, firstly to Lisieux, where you’ll explore the shrine of Saint Thérèse, then to Chartres to admire its renowned cathedral. Continue to Nevers, home to Saint Bernadette’s relics, and Bourges, known for its impressive Gothic cathedral.

Proceed to Paray-le-Monial, a place of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Ars-sur-Formans to visit the shrine of Saint John Vianney. Discover Lyon’s rich Christian heritage before traveling to Rocamadour, a sacred site with stunning cliffside sanctuaries.

In Lourdes, experience the profound spirituality of the Sanctuary and its miraculous waters. Journey through Spain, stopping in Burgos and Oviedo, and reach Santiago de Compostela, the culmination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Visit Porto and Fátima, where you’ll venerate the Marian apparitions, before continuing to Lisbon.

Conclude your pilgrimage in Italy, with visits to Rome, Vaticano, Cascia, Assisi, Pisa, Florence, Padova, and Venice. Explore the spiritual landmarks of Rome, the relics of Saint Rita in Cascia, the life of Saint Francis in Assisi, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Renaissance beauty of Florence, and the sacred sites in Padua and Venice, including the relics of Saint Mark and Saint Lucy

Itinerary

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Day 1 - PARIS/LISIEUX/CHARTRES
Breakfast. Departure towards Lisieux, where we will visit where Saint Therese lived. We will continue to one of the main Cathedrals in Europe, Chartres Cathedral. Time to visit it and learn about many of its legends. It also contains the Holy Tunic, which, according to history and later studies, would be the veil worn by the Virgin Mary.
Day 2 - CHARTRES/NEVERS/BOURGES
Breakfast. Departure from Chartres towards Nevers where we will visit the incorrupt body of Saint Bernadette, who in Lourdes was visited by Our Lady 3 times. We will continue to Bourges and visit its beautiful Gothic Cathedral. Accommodation.
Day 3 - BOURGES/PARAY-LE-MONIAL/ARS SUR FORMANS/LYON
Breakfast and departure towards the small town of Paray-le-Monial, place of the apparition of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to Sister Margarida-Maria Alacoque. We will continue for a brief visit to the city of Ars Sur Formans, a town famous for being the home of Saint John Mary Vianney, known for being the Saint of the Fathers. Visit your incorrupt body. We will continue to the 3rd largest city in France, Lyon. Brief panoramic tour of the city. In its beautiful Cathedral, it will be possible to visit the relics of Saint Louis. hosting.
Day 4 - LYON/ROCAMADOUR
Today, we will keep going on this spiritual journey from LyonNevers to the cliffside sanctuary of Rocamadour. Arrival in Rocamadour, a medieval village dramatically perched on a cliff, renowned for its revered Black Madonna and its historic role as a pilgrimage site. Accomodation.
Day 5 - ROCAMADOUR/LOURDES
Leaving Rocamadour, we will arrive in Lourdes, one of the world’s most important pilgrimage destinations, where faith and miracles intertwine. We will visit the modest home where Saint Bernadette Soubirous lived, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, a place of profound spirituality, the Grotto of Massabielle, where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette, and take part in the sacred rituals, including the healing baths and the serene candlelight processions that illuminate the night. Accomodation.
Day 6 - LOURDES/BURGOS
Early departure from Lourdes towards Spain. Arrival in the city of Burgos. Time to visit its magnificent cathedral and historic castle. Accommodation.
Day 7 - BURGOS/OVIEDO
In the morning, we will set off on from Burgos to Oviedo, the spiritual heart of the Camino de Santiago. Arrival in Oviedo, we will discover the sacred Cámara Santa within the Cathedral of San Salvador, home to the Sudarium of Oviedo, a revered relic believed to be the cloth that covered Christ's face after the crucifixion. Accomodation.
Day 8 - OVIEDO/SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Following the ancient pilgrimage route, we will travel from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela, where the magnificent Cathedral awaits, believed to be the resting place of Saint James the Apostle. As you approach this sacred destination, join countless pilgrims who have made this journey for centuries, experiencing the profound spiritual significance and the sense of fulfillment that comes with reaching Santiago de Compostela. Accomodation.
Day 9 - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA/PORTO
We will continue our journey towards Portugal. Arrival in the city of Porto, one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Accommodation. Time to take an unforgettable city tour of the city's main tourist attractions.
Day 10 - PORTO/FATIMA
Depart from Porto, exploring its rich cultural heritage and the beautiful Douro River, then travel through the scenic landscapes of Portugal. Arrival in Fátima, a place of deep spiritual significance where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. We will visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, a site of devotion and prayer for millions of pilgrims each year. Accomodation
Day 11 - FATIMA/LISBON
Depart from Fatima, we will travel to Lisbon. In Lisbon, we will immerse ourselves in the city's rich history and culture as you visit iconic landmarks such as the historic Belém Tower, the ornate Jerónimos Monastery, and the picturesque Alfama district. We will stroll through the bustling squares of Praça do Comércio and Rossio, and take in the panoramic views from São Jorge Castle. Accommodation.
Day 12 - LISBON
Free day in Lisbon
Day 13 - LISBON/ROME
Today we will take a flight to Rome. Arrival in Rome and transfer to the hotel. Accomodation.
Day 14 - ROME
In the morning, we will visit the Vatican, the Vatican museum and the Sistine Chapel. In the afternoon, we will take a city tour of the Italian capital where we will visit the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, among other places. Furthermore, we will stroll through some places that remember Christ's passion in Rome, such as the Flagellation Column, where Jesus was flogged during his passion; the Title of the Cross, an inscription that stood over Jesus on the cross saying that he was the “king of the Jews”; the Holy Ladder, which led to the top of the praetorium of Pontius Pilate, in Jerusalem, climbed by Jesus during his trial.
Day 15 - ROME
Breakfast. End of our services.
Day 16 - ROME/CASCIA/ASSISI
Today, firstly we will go to Cascia, the birthplace of Saint Rita, known as the "Saint of the Impossible." We will visit the Basilica of Saint Rita, where her incorrupt body is preserved, and experience the deep sense of peace and devotion that surrounds this sacred site.

Continue your journey to Assisi, the enchanting town where Saint Francis, the patron saint of Italy, and Saint Clare were born. We will wander through the cobblestone streets and visit the magnificent Basilica of Saint Francis, adorned with frescoes by Giotto. Feel the profound spirituality of the place that has inspired countless pilgrims for centuries. Accomodation
Day 17 - ASSISI/PISA/FLORENCE
Leaving Assisi, we will travel through the rolling hills of Tuscany to reach Pisa, home to the world-famous Leaning Tower. We will visit the Piazza dei Miracoli, the cathedral and baptistery. We continue to Florence, where we will visit the iconic landmarks like the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Ponte Vecchio. Accomodation.
Day 18 - FLORENCE/VENICE
Morning free in Florence. In the Afternoon, we will leave Florence and continue our trip to Padova to visit the relics of Saint Anthony. We will continue to Venice. Arrival and accommodation. Time to stroll through its historic streets braided by canals. We will visit the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, among other places. We will also visit the incorrupt body of Saint Lucia.
Day 19 - VENICE
End of our services.