$4,600 (plus air)
Small group. Mass daily. Lovely meals. Wine tasting. Dinner in a brewery. Plus a few apparitions, a Eucharistic Miracle, and lots of saints.
Sold out
Most of my pilgrimages sell out very quickly. This one sold out during the presale. Sometimes plans change and people need to cancel. So if this trip works for you, be sure to join the waitlist.
If you have any questions, email me at mtn@thecatholictraveler.com.
Is this pilgrimage trip for you?
You need to be flexible.
This pilgrimage is not for grumpy people or those unable to be joyfully flexible. While I don’t expect any complications, this is Europe and you never know when a protest or a procession might pop up. We have be able to adjust our plans if needed.
So if you are easy-going and excited to travel, even with some uncertainties mixed in, this could be the trip for you!
You should be in good physical shape.
We will do a lot of walking, much of it outside, and much of it on uneven ground. We can walk up to 5 miles per day. Please do consider this before signing up. Also keep in mind that if we encounter crowds, at the holy doors, for example, we could be required to stand in lines for long periods of time.
You need to be able to carry your own luggage.
You are responsible for your luggage. We do not have porters. Sometimes our private coach has to stop about a block from our hotel, and you’ll need to bring your luggage to and from, so keep that in mind when deciding how many pairs of shoes to bring. I will provide a thorough packing list to help you pack lightly and efficiently.
Itinerary
September 1st: We meet today at 3 PM in the lobby of our Lisbon hotel and head out to explore this beautiful city. We will visit where Saint Anthony of Padua was born and the room where Mary appeared to Jacinta. We have a fun dinner planned for this evening in an old brewery.
Belém Tower in Lisbon
September 2nd: This morning we travel north to Fatima. We will stop along the way to see the Eucharistic Miracle of Santarem. This evening in Fatima we will attend the rosary and candlelight procession.
Along the picturesque streets of Santarem, a beautiful Eucharistic miracle occurred.
September 3rd: Today our local guide will take us to the home of Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco. We will celebrate Mass in the Chapel of Apparitions. You’ll have time for confessions and adoration in the shrine. Overnight in Fatima.
Late night candlelight procession in Fatima
September 4th and 5th Today we cross over into Spain. We are staying two nights in a former convent, now a five star hotel, in the center of Salamanca. We will tour the city, have a wonderful dinner, and you’ll have some time to explore on your own.
Lovely Salamanca
September 6th and 7th Today we move outside the to a quaint hacienda, formerly a Dominican convent with a cool connection to the US. From here we will day trip to Ávila and walk in the footsteps of Saint Teresa. We will also have a wine tasting and a few dinners from the on-site organic farm.
Medieval Ávila
September 8th: Today we head north to Burgos. Located on the Camino, Burgos has been a beautiful spot to rest for hundreds of years. The cathedral is one of the best in Spain. You’ll even have some time today to walk a bit of the Camino.
The impressive Burgos Cathedral.
September 9th: Today we travel to France, but first we will stop in the birthplace of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and celebrate Mass here. Later today we arrive in Lourdes. You’ll have time to freshen up before we follow in the footsteps of Saint Bernadette. We’ll visit the spot of her birth and the home where she lived. After dinner this evening you’ll have a chance to participate in the evening candlelight procession.
The room where Saint Ignatius of Loyola converted.
September 10th: After Mass this morning, you’ll have the day to enjoy the shrine. Reconciliation, the healing waters, adoration, and personal reflection before our dinner.
Evening rosary in Lourdes.
September 11th: Morning departures. I am available to help you get where you need to be… airport, train station, etc.
Peaceful Lourdes
Price
$4,600 per person – ground only.
The cost is per person, in double occupancy, meaning two people to a room.
You’re $1,000 deposit secures your space.
Final payment is due August 1st, 2025. Final payment is nonrefundable.
Traveling alone?
I match singles with other traveling singles (of the same sex) and that always works out great. If you are uncomfortable sharing a room with a stranger, you can request a single room for an additional $1,800. Single rooms at this price are extremely limited. So, first come, first served.
Included in the price
Accommodations for 10 nights
We are staying one night in Lisbon at a five star hotel.
We are staying two nights in Fatima at a quaint hotel overlooking the Shrine.
We are staying two nights just outside Salamanca in a former convent, now a five star hacienda.
We are staying two nights in Salamanca at a five star hotel in the city center.
We are staying one night in Burgos in a 16th century palace.
We are staying two nights in Lourdes at a classy hotel just off the Shrine.
Breakfast daily plus 9 additional meals.
Drinks, including wine, are included in all our meals.
All group ground transportation
We’ll be traveling in a private motor coach.
Excellent local experts
Full time service of a tour director
I’ll be with you at all times.
No hidden costs
If we do it as a group, it’s included in the price! You are responsible only for things you do on your own, souvenirs you wish to buy, and Mass donations directly to the churches.
Guaranteed price
Once I receive your deposit, your tour price will not go up!
All tips for group meals, guides, and drivers
Would you believe that many tour companies require you to tip as you go? Not only does that add to the advertised sticker price of a tour, it’s also a huge hassle to you! No need to worry about that here. Tips are already included.
Entry fees and tours
All entry fees and tours to our included group activities.
You time
We have a lot planned, but time on your own is important. We take our time in churches to give you the opportunity for prayer and reflection. We also include free time for you to explore, shop, and relax.
Not Included
Your flights
If you are not loyal to an airline, you can find the best deals using Google Flights.
We will begin in Lisbon on September 1st at 3 PM with a city tour, Mass, and dinner.
You should fly into LIS no later than September 1st. Most flights from the US will depart late on the August 31st, and arrive the morning of the 1st.
Most people like to arrive a day or two early to get over jet-lag and to enjoy the sea – the waters in Portugal are gorgeous. Our hotel has a spa and a rooftop pool. Also, Lisbon is an amazing city. If you need extra nights at the hotel, you can book that directly with them.
Our last group activity is dinner together on the September 10th. We have the hotel rooms for the night of the 10th so you can schedule your flight September 11th or later.
There is an airport in Lourdes, airport code LDE. Flights here will connect you to cities within Europe – maybe a quick hop over to Rome for the Jubilee?
There is an airpot in Toulouse, TLS, with more flight options, but it’s about an hour and a half outside of Lourdes – accessible by train or car.
In years past, most people do this… take the high speed train from Lourdes to Paris and spend a night or two there. The high speed train departs Lourdes and arrives in Paris less than five hours later, the cost is around $150 per person. You may as well spend a day or two in Paris if you are this close.
Many airlines offer free changes should you need to reschedule. Most airlines are not offering refunds, but rather a credit.
If you need to cancel your trip for any reason, it’s your responsibility to work with your airline to cancel, reschedule, or request refunds.
If you have any questions or concerns about booking your flight, email me.
Airport transfers
Taxis, private drivers, and Uber are readily available. The Lisbon airport is also connected to the city by metro and bus.
No Hassle Cancellations
No other tour or pilgrimage company offers this level of free cancellation coverage.
If you need to cancel for any reason at all, up to 60 days before the start of the trip, you will be refunded 100% of the cost of the pilgrimage.
If you need to cancel for any reason at all up to 45 days of departure, you’ll get everything back minus the deposit.
If you need to cancel after that time, you’ll need to use trip insurance for refunds, because I will have paid in full for everything by that point. 🙂
If for any reason I need to cancel or postpone the trip, you will be refunded 100% of the cost of the pilgrimage.
In all cases, you are responsible for working with the airline to get credit or refunds for changed or cancelled flights.
Trip insurance is a wise investment in case something comes up while you are in Europe. If you think there is any chance you may need to cancel, I recommend you purchase travel insurance. A “Cancel for Any Reason” plan will let you, well, cancel for ‘most’ any reason. Most plans should allow for at least a 75% refund should you need to cancel at any time before departure. I have a friend who specializes in trip insurance, you can contact him directly, but you are under no obligation to use him and I don’t get any sort of kick backs, so shop around and find what is best for you.