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