1MILAN / LISBON / FATIMA

Meals included: dinner

Departure from Milan airport with flight to Lisbon. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin discovering Portugal’s fascinating capital, a city of explorers and seafarers.

Your guided tour will include the historic Alfama district, the oldest quarter of Lisbon, known for its narrow medieval streets and traditional Fado atmosphere. Continue to the iconic Belém Tower, symbol of Portugal’s Age of Discoveries, built in the 16th century to guard the entrance to the harbor. Nearby, admire the magnificent Jeronimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This monastery is closely linked to Vasco da Gama’s voyages to India.

Free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, departure by coach to Fátima.
Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

2FATIMA

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Entire day dedicated to religious activities in Fátima, one of the most important Marian shrines in the world. In 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared six times to three shepherd children: Lucia dos Santos, Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto.

Visit the Sanctuary area including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Chapel of the Apparitions, built on the exact spot where the Virgin appeared. The vast esplanade can host hundreds of thousands of pilgrims during major celebrations.

Free time for lunch.

In the evening, you may participate in the moving Candlelight Procession, a deeply spiritual moment where thousands of faithful gather in prayer.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

3FATIMA / SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure toward Santiago de Compostela, in northern Spain, one of Christianity’s most important pilgrimage destinations.

Free time for lunch during the journey.

Arrival and hotel accommodation. Santiago is the final destination of the famous Camino de Santiago, walked for centuries by pilgrims from all over Europe. The city developed around the tomb of Saint James the Apostle.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

4SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Guided city tour starting from Obradoiro Square, the heart of the city. Here you will admire the historic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, which houses the relics of Saint James. The cathedral’s Romanesque structure and Baroque façade make it one of Spain’s architectural treasures.

You will also see the Colegio de San Jerónimo, the Rajoy Palace, the Gelmírez Palace and the Parador de los Reyes Católicos, originally built as a hospital for pilgrims in the 15th century.

Free time for lunch.

Afternoon at leisure for personal prayer or individual exploration.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

5SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA / BURGOS

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Burgos.

Free time for lunch en route.

Arrival and guided visit of the city including the splendid Burgos Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of Spanish Gothic architecture. Its elegant spires dominate the skyline and the cathedral is also the burial place of El Cid.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

6BURGOS / LOURDES

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure toward Lourdes, crossing the Pyrenees into France.

Free time for lunch during the journey.

Arrival and accommodation. Lourdes became world-famous after the Marian apparitions to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858.

In the evening, possibility to join the impressive Candlelight Marian Procession at the Sanctuary.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

7LOURDES

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Guided visit of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes including the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Crypt, and especially the Grotto of Massabielle where the Virgin appeared. You will also see the healing baths and the esplanade where international Masses are celebrated.

Visit the Boly Mill, Bernadette’s birthplace, preserved as a testimony to her simple life.

Free time for lunch.

Time for prayer or personal reflection. In the evening, participation again in the Candlelight Procession is possible.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

8LOURDES / AVIGNON

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Avignon.

Free time for lunch en route.

Arrival and guided visit of the impressive Palace of the Popes, the largest Gothic palace in Europe, residence of the Popes in the 14th century. You will also see the famous Pont Saint-Bénézet, known from the traditional French song.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

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9AVIGNON / PARAY-LE-MONIAL

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Paray-le-Monial.

Free time for lunch.

Visit the Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, closely connected to the visions received by Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 17th century, which spread devotion to the Sacred Heart throughout the Catholic world.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

10PARAY.LE-MONIAL / NEVERS / PARIS

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Nevers to visit the Convent of Saint Gildard, where the incorrupt body of Saint Bernadette is preserved.

Free time for lunch.

Continuation to Paris, the French capital, renowned for its history, culture and art.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

11PARIS

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full-day panoramic guided tour of Paris. Visit the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal, an important Marian pilgrimage site. See the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, masterpiece of Gothic art. Continue to Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, and the Arc de Triomphe.

Stop for photos near the iconic Eiffel Tower, symbol of France worldwide, built for the 1889 Universal Exhibition.

Free time for lunch.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

12PARIS / LISIEUX / PARIS

Meals included: breakfast and dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to Lisieux in Normandy, an important pilgrimage center dedicated to Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. Visit the impressive Basilica of Saint Thérèse, one of the largest churches built in the 20th century, honoring the beloved Carmelite saint known for her “Little Way”.

Free time for lunch.

Return to Paris in the late afternoon.

Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

13PARIS / MILAN

Meals included: breakfast 

Breakfast at the hotel.

According to flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Milan, where our services conclude upon arrival.