Fatima, Lourdes & Shrines of Spain
Fully Escorted Tour
Get ready for an 11-night tour of Portugal, Spain, and beyond! This thoughtfully curated trip is a great way to see the sites of the cities and take in the lesser-known history of Spain and Portugal's treasured shrines, pilgrimage sites, and spiritual destinations. Walk through the revered chapels and cathedrals that make each destination a peaceful sanctuary, all with an expert tour guide by your side.
Escorted tours offer expert guides who provide deep local insights and worry-free planned itineraries. Enjoy the company of like-minded travelers, visit hidden gems not found on typical tours, and enjoy peace of mind with a travel support system.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Lisbon (LIS), out of Barcelona (BCN)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar:
- 1 night in Lisbon at Hotel Roma
- 2 nights in Fatima at Hotel Coracao de Fatima
- 2 nights in Santiago de Compostela at the Gran Hotel Los Abetos
- 1 night in Burgos at the Hotel Corona de Castilla
- 2 nights in Lourdes at the Quality Hotel Christina
- 3 nights in Barcelona at the Hotel Porta Fira or Hotel Ibis Styles Barcelona City Bogatell
- Sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following:
- Lisbon City Tour including visits for Catedral La Se and Jeronimos Monastery
- Fatima Sanctuary
- Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary in in Braga
- Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James)
- Burgos Cathedral
- Walking tour of the Lourdes Sanctuary
- Barcelona city tour with visit to the Sagrada Familia
- Buffet breakfast daily and 6 dinners
- Mass services in Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, and Lourdes (venues subject to change)
- Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Hotel tips, taxes, and service charges
*Note: In order to take advantage of the included airport transfers, please ensure your flight arrives into LIS between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm, and departs BCN between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm.
**Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
Great Ways to Explore
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Tour Lisbon and get acquainted with this beloved city.
Learn about St. Ignacio de Loyola!
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Attend Mass in Lourdes.
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Explore the fortified citadel of Carcassone.
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Visit the world-famous Sagrada Familia in Barcelona!
Celebrate your faith as you visit Marian shrines and sites of spiritual significance. This 11-night journey gives you the opportunity to join a Rosary and Candlelight procession, experience the Healing Baths, and walk a portion of Camino de Santiago - the destination for pilgrims around the world.
Begin in Portugal, then sightsee your way to Barcelona, where your trip will come to an end. This trip will provide guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and insights on each destination.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Lisbon (LIS), out of Barcelona (BCN)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar:
- 1 night in Lisbon at Hotel Roma
- 2 nights in Fatima at Hotel Coracao de Fatima
- 2 nights in Santiago de Compostela at the Gran Hotel Los Abetos
- 1 night in Burgos at the Hotel Corona de Castilla
- 2 nights in Lourdes at the Quality Hotel Christina
- 3 nights in Barcelona at the Hotel Porta Fira or Hotel Ibis Styles Barcelona City Bogatell
- Sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following:
- Lisbon City Tour including visits for Catedral La Se and Jeronimos Monastery
- Fatima Sanctuary
- Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary in in Braga
- Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James)
- Burgos Cathedral
- Walking tour of the Lourdes Sanctuary
- Barcelona city tour with visit to the Sagrada Familia
- Buffet breakfast daily and 6 dinners
- Mass services in Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, and Lourdes (venues subject to change)
- Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Hotel tips, taxes, and service charges
*Note: In order to take advantage of the included airport transfers, please ensure your flight arrives into LIS between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm, and departs BCN between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm.
**Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
-
Tour Lisbon and get acquainted with this beloved city.
Learn about St. Ignacio de Loyola!
-
Attend Mass in Lourdes.
-
Explore the fortified citadel of Carcassone.
-
Visit the world-famous Sagrada Familia in Barcelona!
Celebrate your faith as you visit Marian shrines and sites of spiritual significance. This 11-night journey gives you the opportunity to join a Rosary and Candlelight procession, experience the Healing Baths, and walk a portion of Camino de Santiago - the destination for pilgrims around the world.
Begin in Portugal, then sightsee your way to Barcelona, where your trip will come to an end. This trip will provide guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and insights on each destination.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Lisbon!
Touch down in Portugal and make your way through customs. After you've settled into your hotel, you'll meet with your Tour Director and travel companions.Â
Transfer from airport to hotel
Check-in - Hotel Roma
If you never want to be far from the party, Hotel Roma is an excellent choice. Libson's best restaurants, shops, museums, nightlife, and more are all walking distance from the property. Enjoy the freedom of full-time access to the city, its attractions, and public transit for when you want to venture farther than your feet can take you.
The hotel offers beautiful views of the glittering city, friendly staff, and a spacious tub for when you are ready to wind down. The concierge can help you plan unforgettable outings during your stay and the hotel's gift shop means you don't have to worry about juggling souvenirs as you make your way around the city.Â
Day 2. Lisbon - Santarem - Fatima
Begin your journey with a guided tour of Lisbon. You'll get to see the monument dedicated to Henry the Navigator, the 16th-century Belem Tower, the Moorish citadel, and more!Â
Visit the Cathedral La Se, where St. Anthony was baptized, then move on to Jeronimos Monastery. After that, you'll move north to Santarem to see the Church of the Eucharistic Holy Miracle. After that, you'll head for Fatima, where you will embark on an orientation walk the stop at the Tomb of the Visionaries and the Chapel of the Apparitions.
Tonight, you'll join pilgrims from around the world for the Rosary and candlelight procession at Our Lady of Fatima Basilica.Â
Check-in - Hotel Coracao de Fatima
The family-run Hotel Coracao de Fatima is a beautiful home base for travelers looking to tour the surrounding sites. Destinations such as the Sanctuary, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the new Basilica of the Holy Trinity are all walking distance from the property. Each of the hotel's generous guestrooms is well-equipped to provide guests with a comfortable and convenient stay. Hotel facilities include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a bar.Â
Day 3. Fatima
Spend this morning at the Sanctuary, or explore as you please. This afternoon, you'll attend Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady with time after to spend at leisure. In the evening, you may enjoy joining the Rosary.Â
Day 4. Fatima - Braga - Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Head north to the Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. You'll tour the Com Jesus Do Monte Sanctuary and see the zigzag stairway dedicated to the five senses and the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
After, continue on to Spain. Once you arrive at Santiago de Compostela, you'll get an orientation walk to familiarize yourself with the city center. After, attend the Pilgrims Mass in St. James Cathedral.Â
Check-in - Gran Hotel Los Abetos
While staying at the Gran Hotel Los Abetos, you can expect the close attention to detail and warm hospitality the hotel is known for. The gorgeous property boasts botanical gardens, its own chapel, and one of the best restaurants in the area. Located close to the entrance of the French Way to Santiago, the property is popular with people traveling for religious purposes.Â
Day 5. Santiago de Compostela
This city is one of the top pilgrimage destinations since the Middle Ages. Feel free to explore the city today. You may enjoy a visit Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James), a key pilgrimage route in the 9th-century.Â
Day 6. Santiago de Compostela - Burgos
The day will begin with travel from Santiago de Compostela to the historic capital of Old Castle: Burgos! Once there, you will see the incredible Cathedral, known for its gothic architecture. This site is also where Spain's national hero, El Cid, is buried.Â
Check-in - Corona de Castilla Hotel
Day 7. Burgos - San Ignacio de Loyola - Lourdes, France
Enjoy a ride through the stunning Basque region toward France. On the way, you'll stop at the Sanctuary of Loyola. This was built in honor of San Ignacio de Loyola, who founded the Jesuit religious order.Â
After, you'll enter France. Check into your hotel, then join the nightly Rosary and candlelight procession.
Check-in - Quality Hotel Christina
A stay at the Quality Hotel Christina in Lourdes ensures close proximity to the area's most famous sanctuaries. Enjoy understated elegance and comfortable accommodation at this beautiful hotel. Visit the on-site restaurant to sample authentic French cuisine or take a serene stroll through the hotel garden. The property also offers facilities for exercise and relaxation you may enjoy taking advantage of.Â
Day 8. Lourdes
A walking tour of the Grotto awaits! Take in the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858. You'll see Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine and Bernadette's Birthplace. This afternoon will be spent at leisure. Today you'll attend Mass at the Sanctuary either in the morning or the evening.
Day 9. Lourdes, Carcassonne - Barcelona, Spain
Today you'll make your way to the border between France and Spain. On the way, stop at the fortified citadel of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a look at the ramparts, castle walls, and drawbridges which date back to the Middle Ages. Tonight, you'll stay in Barcelona.Â
Check-in - Porta Fira Hotel
Day 10. Barcelona
Guided sightseeing today will include a drive around Montjuic to take in the port and city's breathtaking panorama as well as a visit to the Olympic Stadium. After, you'll continue on to the Plaza Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia to see Gaudi's Houses Batlo and Mia as well as the Sagrada Familia.
Day 11. Barcelona
Take today to explore the city however you'd like! This is a great opportunity to stop anywhere you'd like to see before the end of the trip. Walk the nearby markets, sample some local food, and hunt down those last-minute souvenirs!
Day 12. Depart Spain
After breakfast, your trip comes to a close. Transfer back to the airport, check in at the airport, then board your flight home!Â
Transfer from hotel to airport
Fly home!
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