Marian Shrines Pilgrimage to France, Spain & Portugal

Under The Spiritual Direction Of Fr. Ramon Owera

12 DAYS

FROM $4,399

Date

November 4 - 15 ,2024

Activity Level

Moderate – High

Book By

8 / 9 / 2024

Group Limit

30

Pilgrimage Overview

Informational Video LInk

Travel Insurance Group Name/ID: CA124

DAY 1

Depart USA

Flights to Barcelona

Today we board our flights to Barcelona with meals and beverages served aloft.

DAY 2

Arrive Barcelona

Transfer to Hotel, Meet HLTC Representative

Arrive Barcelona: Continue to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia and explore the colorful markets of Las Ramblas before transferring to our hotel.

DAY 3

Barcelona

City Tour, La Sagrada Familia

After breakfast we will enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona including panoramic views of the harbor area, Montjuic, Plaza de Espana and Plaza de Catalunya. We will then visit Barcelona Cathedral followed by a visit to Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia, a magnificent, unfinished Roman Catholic basilica of impressive proportions. We will continue on to the Tibidabo Hill where we will visit the Church of the Sacred Heart and see a statue of Christ whose extended arms overlooking Barcelona reminds one of Rio de Janeiro. Overnight: Barcelona (B, D)

DAY 4

Barcelona

Montserrat

This morning we will travel outside of Barcelona to visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat, the spiritual heart of Catalonia and home to a dramatically set Benedictine monastery. For 700 years this Marian shrine has attracted thousands of pilgrims from around the world. We pause here to visit the Black Madonna of Montserrat, probably Spain’s most fervent devotion to the Blessed Mother. Continue to hotel for check in and overnight. Overnight: Montserrat (B, D)

DAY 5

Montserrat

Lourdes

Our Lady of Meritxell: Depart Barcelona and driver over the Pyrenees to Andorra la Vella and view Romanesque churches and stone houses in the city’s quarter, along with a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Meritxell. Continue on to Lourdes, where we will check into our hotel before joining the candlelight procession.

DAY 6

Lourdes

Grotto of Massabielle, Basilica of St Pius X, Baths, Candlelight Procession

This day we start with mass at the Grotto of Massabielle, where our Lady appeared to Bernadette in 1858. Later we take our official group photo in front of the Basilica, followed by our guided tour of Lourdes. The sanctuary of the Basilica of St. Pius X, the world’s largest underground church. The Basilica, The Baths, where thousands of miraculous cures have taken place is the most respected shrine and sanctuary in France. In the afternoon our group will join the Blessed Sacrament Procession and Blessing of the sick, (if available on that day). Overnight Lourdes (B, D)

DAY 7

Lourdes

Lourdes, Loyola, Santander:

This morning we depart Lourdes and drive through the Pyrenees Mountains of Loyola, the hometown of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. Here you will visit the Basilica and the tower house where he was born and lived. We continue to Santander for dinner and overnight

DAY 8

Santiago de Compostela

Pyrenees Mountains, Basilica of Loyola

Depart Santander this morning and drive to Oviedo, the capital of Asturias region. Here we will visit the Cathedral which houses the tombs of Asturian kings and the Camara Santa, a restored 9th century chapel containing expressive statues of Christ and the Apostles. We then head to Santiago de Compostela for dinner and overnight.

DAY 9

Oviedo / Santiago De Compostela

Santiago De Compostela:

This morning we begin our visit of Santiago de Compostela, one of the most famous shrines in the world, where the tomb of St. James (brother of St. John the Divine) was discovered. St. James was given the task of spreading Christianity in the distant Hispanic lands and is known as the first pilgrim. Since the discovery of the tomb, numerous miracles have taken place here and every year thousands of faithful gathers on July 25 to celebrate the Feast Day. We begin with a visit to the Cathedral of St. James, one of the finest examples of architecture in all of Europe. As pilgrims, we have the opportunity to climb the stairs behind the high altar to visit the crypt where the relics of St. James are preserved, touch the central pillar (Portico de La Gloria), view the ‘botafumeiro’ and admire the wealth of medieval art inside the Cathedral, before visiting the cloister museum. Enjoy a stroll on own, though the beautiful streets of Santiago de Compostela, the city of the apostle, full of historical buildings and others. Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

DAY 10

Santiago De Compostela

Santiago De Compostela Cathedral, Crypt of St. James, City Tour

Today we depart Santiago de Compostela
and continue to Porto to see the wine factory and enjoy
sampling the best wine.We visit the church of St. Francis before driving to Fatima for dinner and overnight.

DAY 11

Fatima

: Fatima: Rosary And Candlelight Procession: This morning we visit Fatima, where Our Blessed Mother visited three shepherd children, Lucia Santos and her cousins Bl. Jacinta & Bl. Francisco Marto in 1917. We participate in the Rosary & Candlelight Procession.

DAY 12

Depart Lisbon

Flights Home

Return Home: Today we bid Spain farewell and board our flights home, carrying with us memories that will last a lifetime.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

4-5 Star Hotels
Roundtrip Flights
Air-conditioned Motor Coach
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
One Checked Bag
Accommodations (based on double occupancy)
Entrance Fees as per itinerary
Meals (per itinerary)

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