Traveling November 17–28, 2024

Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, and France

Fr. Bill Melançon

Travel through Portugal, Spain, and France to visit holy sites, and walk in the footsteps of the saints.

Pilgrimage Sites *

PORTUGAL
Lisbon & Santarem
• Eucharistic Miracle

Fatima
• Apparitions Chapel
• Basilica
• Tombs of Saint Jacinta & Saint Francisco
• Aljustrel (Children’s Homes)

SPAIN
Santiago de Compostela
• Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
• Relics of St. James the Apostle
• Botafumeiro
• Old City Tour

Avila
• Day of Reflection
• Monastery of the Incarnation
• St. Theresa’s Cell
• Sala de Reliquias
• Convent & Tomb of St. Teresa

Alba de Tormes
• Relic of St. Theresa

Loyola
• Basilica of Saint Ignatius
• The Magdalena

FRANCE
Lourdes
• Mass at the Grotto
• Walk in the footsteps of Saint Bernadette
• Way of the Cross with Life-Sized Stations of the Cross
• The Basilica of Saint Pius X
• Blessing of the Sick
• Nightly Candlelight procession or Candlelight Rosary

*Based upon availability

Inclusions

  • Spiritual Director

  • Round-trip Airport Transfer from St. Rita Church

  • Round-trip Airfare

  • Accommodations

    • 4 Star Hotels, Double-Occupancy

    • Porterage (when available)

  • Meals

    • All Breakfasts

    • All Dinners

  • Magnificat Travel Escort (In Addition to Tour Guides)

  • Experienced, Catholic, Multilingual, Local Tour Guides

  • Ground Transportation by Luxury Motor Coach

  • Masses and Spiritual Activities Coordinated

  • Cover Charges, Entrance Fees and/or Registration Fees

  • Orientation and Pre-Departure Meetings

  • Hospitality Packet

  • Distribution of Tips

  • Early Registration Discounts or Free Optional Payment Plan

Exclusions

  • Travel Insurance

  • Tips ($160 per pilgrim, collected at Journey Departure for Tour Managers, Tour Guides, Motorcoach Drivers, and Hotel Staff)

  • Lunches and Meals While in Transit ($15-20/day)

  • Single Room Supplement

  • Flight Upgrades

  • Significant Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuation

Take a spiritual Adventure