October 16-26, 2025
Lourdes | Northern Spain
Legatus: Lourdes and Northern Spain
Embark on a spiritually journey through Spain and beyond featuring iconic destinations of faith and beauty. Begin in Lourdes, where you’ll experience the profound serenity of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, a place of miraculous healings and deep devotion. From there, travel to San Sebastián, known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant culture, before savoring the rich history and divine heritage of Rioja’s renowned wine region. Next, find inspiration in Zaragoza, home to the revered Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Continue to the awe-inspiring Montserrat Monastery, nestled in the dramatic Catalan mountains, and conclude your Spanish adventure in the vibrant city of Barcelona, where Gaudí’s masterpieces meet sacred traditions. For a truly transformative experience, extend your journey to Fatima, Portugal, to witness the sacred site of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, deepening your pilgrimage with moments of prayer and reflection.
Trip Code: 86976 | Group Code: 5603
INCLUSIONS
MAIN TOUR:
• Seven nights’ accommodations in 4 and 5-star hotels
• 4* Grand Moderne (two nights, Lourdes)
• 5* Hotel Maria Cristina (two nights, San Sebastian)
• 5* Avant-Garde Marques de Riscal (one night, Rioja)
• 5* Hotel Arts Barcelona (two nights)
• Meals
• Breakfast daily
• One wine tasting with tapas
• One wine tasting with tapas
• Three dinners with wine/beer
• Local guides according to the itinerary
• Arrangements of daily Mass including donations in unique and historical churches (all locations are tentative and subject to confirmation)
• Luxury motor coach in Europe for specified sightseeing
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
• Local tour manager while in Europe
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for one piece of luggage
• Gratuities payable to the tour manager, guides, and motorcoach drivers
• Whisper sets
EXTENSION:
• Three nights’ accommodations at 4 and 5-star hotels
• 5* Hotel Arts Barcelona (one night)
• 4* Santa Maria Hotel (two nights, Fatima)
• Meals
• Breakfast daily
• One lunch
• One dinner with wine/beer
• Local guides according to the itinerary
• Arrangements of daily Mass including donations in unique and historical churches (all locations are tentative and subject to confirmation)
• Luxury motor coach in Europe for specified sightseeing
• Airport transfers from hotel to airport for departure
• Local tour manager while in Europe
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
• Gratuities payable to the tour manager, guides, and motorcoach drivers
• Whisper sets
• Airfare from Barcelona to Lisbon
YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Airfare; this package is sold land-only with the exception of airfare from Barcelona to Lisbon included in the extension
• Beverages with meals unless specified
• Other personal expenses
• Items not specifically mentioned above
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Thursday, October 16 - Depart USA
Depart the USA on independent overnight flights to Toulouse, France.
DAY 2: Friday, October 17 - Arrive in France | Lourdes
Upon arrival in Toulouse, meet your European tour manager, who will be with you for the duration of your pilgrimage. Transfer by private motor coach to Lourdes. Check in to the Grand Hotel Moderne and then celebrate Mass. Enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
DAY 3: Saturday, October 18 - Lourdes
Celebrate Mass at the Grotto, followed by a guided walking tour in the footsteps of St. Bernadette. Join your prayers with pilgrims from around the world as you pray for the sick and drink water from the miraculous springs. Also, walk the life-sized Stations of the Cross overlooking the holy Grotto. You will have a private meeting with Dr. Alessandro de Franciscis, the President of the Lourdes Office of Medical Observations. His primary duty is to evaluate patients who are already cured from visiting the baths of Lourdes. This evening, join the nightly candlelight procession where thousands of visitors pray the Rosary and sing hymns in honor of the Mother of God. Dinner on your own and overnight in Lourdes.
DAY 4: Sunday, October 19 - Lourdes | San Sebastian
After a morning at leisure, depart for San Sebastian. Check in to the Hotel Maria Cristina, which sits in the center of town and overlooks the Cantabrian Sea. Celebrate Mass and then walk the quaint streets of San Sebastian with your guide, sampling some of the region’s best pintxos. Overnight in San Sebastian.
DAY 5: Monday, October 20 - Loyola | San Sebastian
Journey to the birthplace of Ignatius of Loyola and celebrate Mass in the Chapel of Conversion. Enjoy a tapas-style lunch followed by a walking tour of the Basque coastal town of Zumaia. The remainder of the day and evening is yours to enjoy in San Sebastian.
DAY 6: Tuesday, October 21 - Rioja
Embark on a morning transfer to Rioja, the picturesque wine region in the Ebro Valley. Visit the Remirez de Ganuza Winery for a tasting and tour. After hotel check-in, visit the Golden Mile of Rioja for a wine tasting and light tapas in Logrono. Join a guided one-hour walk on El Camino de Loyola. Overnight in Rioja.
DAY 7: Wednesday, October 22 - Zaragoza | Montserrat | Barcelona
As you travel to Montserrat, stop in Zaragoza to visit Our Lady of the Pillar Basilica and celebrate Mass. Explore this quaint town before continuing to Montserrat for evening vespers with the monks. Experience a traditional Catalan Benedict dinner before a late evening transfer to Barcelona. Overnight in Barcelona.
DAY 8: Thursday, October 23 - Barcelona
Enjoy the highlights of Barcelona, including a visit to the house of Gaudi. Take a tour of Sagrada Familia and celebrate Mass. Have an afternoon at leisure followed by dinner on your own. Overnight in Barcelona.
DAY 9: Friday, October 24 - Return to USA
Transfer to the airport for your independent flights home.
OPTIONAL EXTENSION
DAY 9: Friday, October 24 - Barcelona
Enjoy a leisurely morning and then a walking tour of Park Guell, ending with a special group lunch. This evening, there is an option to attend a concert at the Palau de la Musica. Overnight in Barcelona.
Day 10: Saturday, Octboer 25 - Flight to Lisbon
After hotel check out, transfer to the Barcelona airport for a flight to Lisbon. Upon arrival, proceed to Fatima for hotel check-in, a group reception and dinner. Join pilgrims from around the world in an evening candlelight procession. Overnight in Fatima.
DAY 11: Sunday, October 26 - Fatima
Celebrate a morning Mass at the Chapel of Apparitions. After Mass, visit the hamlet of Aljustrel, where Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta lived. See Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared to the children after their return from prison. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way), built by Hungarian refugees concluding in the Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima. The rest of day will be free for private devotions. In the evening, join pilgrims from around the world in an evening candlelight procession. Overnight in Fatima.
DAY 12: Monday, October 27 - Return to USA
Transfer to the airport for your independent flights home.
Itinerary subject to change
PRICES STARTING AT
Prices starting at $8,299* per person, double occupancy
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $3,000
Extension tour pricing starting at $2,499 per person, double occupany
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $700
*This price reflects a $200 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before October 1, 2024 and a $250 per person Check Discount for those paying the remaining balance by check after the initial deposit.
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE & CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $1,000 per person due upon registration
Second Deposit: $1,250 additional due on or before April 19,2025
Final payment: Balance due on or before July 19, 2025
Please note late payments will incur a $50 late fee.
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