Pilgrimage In Holy Year

On flight. Guests gather at the airport and complete check-in procedures for the flight to Paris.

After breakfast at the hotel, the group begins a Paris city tour. Visit Montmartre, the beautiful hill that inspired many famous artists and musicians. Continue to the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, one of the most iconic churches in Paris, known for its white exterior and panoramic view of the city.

The group also visits the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Catherine Labouré in 1830. This sacred place is connected to the devotion of the Miraculous Medal and is a meaningful stop for Catholic pilgrims.

The tour continues with photo stops at the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower, two of the most famous landmarks in Paris. Dinner and overnight in Paris.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. The group continues sightseeing in Paris with a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Champs-Élysées.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the TGV train station for the journey to Lourdes, a small city in southwestern France known worldwide for the apparitions of Our Lady to Saint Bernadette Soubirous. Overnight in Lourdes.

After breakfast, visit the sacred sites of Lourdes. The pilgrimage includes the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the underground Basilica of Saint Pius X, the Lourdes sanctuary area, the Grotto of Massabielle, and the Way of the Cross.

In the evening, the group joins the candlelight procession with the Catholic community and pilgrims from around the world. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

After breakfast, the group departs from Lourdes and travels to Salamanca. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Dinner and overnight in Salamanca.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, the group visits the highlights of Salamanca, including the New Cathedral, the Old Cathedral, and Plaza Mayor. These landmarks show the city’s Christian history, architecture, and cultural beauty.

After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Fatima. Upon arrival, visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima and Loca do Cabeço, where the Angel appeared to Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia.

In the evening, join the candlelight procession with thousands of pilgrims from around the world. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Visit the Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Fatima, built to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Marian apparitions.

After the visit, transfer to Lisbon airport for the flight to Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

After breakfast at the hotel, the group attends the Angelus prayer with the Holy Father, if available.

The pilgrimage continues with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the four major basilicas of Rome and one of the most important Catholic churches in the world. The group also visits the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, another major basilica of Rome with deep Marian devotion and sacred history.

The day includes outside photo stops at the Colosseum and Palatine Hill, two important landmarks connected to ancient Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

After breakfast, the group continues the Rome pilgrimage with visits to major Catholic holy sites.

Visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, one of the four major basilicas of Rome and traditionally connected to the burial place of Saint Paul. Continue to the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, the cathedral church of Rome and the mother church of all Catholic churches.

The group also visits the Holy Stairs, traditionally associated with the Passion of Christ, and the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, where many important relics of the Passion are venerated.

Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Check out from the hotel and bring the breakfast prepared by the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the USA.

Arrive in the USA and complete immigration procedures. Carnival US Travel thanks all guests and looks forward to welcoming them again on future tours.