Marian Sanctuaries: Portugal - Spain - France
Dates: October 29th - November 7th, 2026
Spiritual Leader: Fr. Fernando L. Galvez
Price: $4,390.00 per person leaving Newark (double occupancy).
$4,490.00 per person leaving Orlando (double occupancy).
- A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required at registration to secure placement.
- Second deposit of $850 due by April 15, 2026.
- Final balance due: Aug 1, 2026.
- Individual rooms are available at an additional cost of: $740.00
- Travel insurance is optional, but can be added for an additional $184.
- Late fee: $190 if not paid by deadline
What's Included:
- Round-trip airfare from Newark or Orlando (via Miami)
- Daily Mass.
- Transportation in all countries.
- Professional guides.
- Hotel accommodations at all destinations.
- Breakfasts and dinners.
- Tickets according to the Program
- We will visit 3 countries and over 13 destinations.
Not Included:
- Entrance fees to sites not mentioned above
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Personal expenses
- Any services not explicitly listed as “included”
13 Days of Faith Itinerary:
OCTOBER 29 / DAY 1 – Departure
- Departure from Newark or Orlando (via Miami) on an intercontinental flight with TAP Air Portugal to Lisbon.
OCTOBER 30 / DAY 2 – Lisbon – Fátima
- Upon our early arrival in the beautiful city of Lisbon, we will enjoy a panoramic tour before entering the Jerónimos Monastery. Celebration of our first Holy Mass at the Church of St. Anthony.
- Lisbon is renowned for its traditional azulejo tiles, which adorn the façades of buildings and churches, transforming the city into a true open-air ceramic museum.
- After Mass, free time for lunch and a leisurely walk before continuing to Fátima, where the Virgin Mary appeared six times in 1917 to the three shepherd children: Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta, calling the world to conversion, penance, and prayer—especially the Holy Rosary.
- One of the most extraordinary events was the Miracle of the Sun, witnessed by more than 70,000 people on October 13, 1917. Today, Fátima is one of the most important Marian shrines in the world.
- Dinner at the hotel and participation in the Candlelight Procession. Overnight in Fátima.
OCTOBER 31 / DAY 3 – Fátima – Valinhos – Aljustrel – Santiago de Compostela
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free time to visit Fátima, Valinhos, and Aljustrel, places closely connected to the lives of the shepherd children.
- Celebration of Holy Mass at the Sanctuary of Fátima.
- Lunch en route during our transfer to Santiago de Compostela, home of the Tomb of the Apostle St. James and one of Christianity’s greatest pilgrimage destinations, alongside Rome and Jerusalem. For centuries, pilgrims from across Europe have walked for weeks or months along the famous Way of St. James as an act of faith and fulfillment of vows.
Dinner and overnight in Santiago.
NOVEMBER 1 / DAY 4 – Santiago de Compostela – Botafumeiro – León
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free time to visit the majestic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
- Participation in the Pilgrims’ Mass, featuring the solemn swinging of the BOTAFUMEIRO, the largest thurible in the world and a powerful symbol of purification and prayer. This impressive censer, measuring 1.5 meters and weighing 53 kilograms, soars through the cathedral’s nave as an expression of faith rising toward heaven—an unforgettable spiritual moment for pilgrims.
- Transfer to León for dinner and overnight.
NOVEMBER 2 / DAY 5 – León – Covadonga – Oviedo
- Breakfast.
- Visit of León, including entrance to its magnificent Gothic Cathedral, one of the architectural jewels of the Way of St. James.
- Transfer to the Sanctuary of Covadonga, a Marian icon of northern Spain deeply rooted in the nation’s Christian history and devotion.
- Continuation to Oviedo for dinner and overnight.
NOVEMBER 3 / DAY 6 – Oviedo – San Sebastián de Garabandal – Bilbao
- Breakfast.
- Departure toward San Sebastián de Garabandal, site of the apparitions reported between 1961 and 1965.
- Visit to Los Pinos, the central place of the spiritual messages, known for its atmosphere of profound silence, prayer, and interior reflection.
- Free time to explore the village and attend local Mass (subject to availability).
- Transfer to Bilbao. Dinner and overnight.
- San Sebastián de Garabandal is associated with the apparitions of St. Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Mount Carmel to four young girls, conveying a strong call to conversion, penance, devotion to the Eucharist, and interior preparation.
NOVEMBER 4 / DAY 7 – Bilbao – Lourdes
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 and where the spring of healing water emerged.
- Visit of the Sanctuary of Lourdes, celebration of Holy Mass, dinner, and participation in the deeply moving Candlelight Procession.
- Overnight in Lourdes.
NOVEMBER 5 / DAY 8 – Lourdes – Montserrat
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to the Monastery of Montserrat, home of Our Lady of Montserrat (La Moreneta), one of Spain’s most beloved Marian shrines.
- Free time to contemplate the natural surroundings, visit the sanctuary, and celebrate Holy Mass.
- Dinner and overnight.
- Nestled within a mountain of unique formations, Montserrat is one of Europe’s oldest Marian shrines and offers an exceptional setting for contemplation and spiritual elevation.
NOVEMBER 6 / DAY 9 – Montserrat – Barcelona – Sagrada Família
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to Barcelona.
- Visit to the Basilica of the Sagrada Família, the spiritual masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí, conceived as a true Bible in stone. Celebration of Holy Mass inside the basilica.
- Panoramic tour featuring Gaudí’s iconic works, including Casa Milà (La Pedrera) and Casa Batlló.
- Free time to stroll along Las Ramblas and explore the Gothic Quarter.
- Dinner and overnight in Barcelona.
NOVEMBER 7 / DAY 10 – Return
- Breakfast (depending on flight schedule).
- Transfer to the Barcelona International Airport for the return flight to Newark or Orlando (via Miami).