In the Footsteps of the Saints
FRANCE – SPAIN – PORTUGAL – ITALY — 14 Days
A Holy Year pilgrimage with Mary to sacred places of faith, mercy, and renewal
This pilgrimage follows a sacred path through France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Assisi, bringing pilgrims to places of Marian devotion, Catholic heritage, and spiritual renewal. From Paris and Lourdes to Barcelona, Zaragoza, Salamanca, Fatima, Rome, the Vatican, and Assisi, each destination offers an opportunity to pray, reflect, and walk more deeply in faith.
Throughout the journey, the group will celebrate private Mass, visit historic basilicas and shrines, and encounter places connected to saints, apparitions, and the living tradition of the Church. This is more than a sightseeing trip; it is a pilgrimage of prayer, grace, and shared faith, guided by the spirit of Saint Francis and the love of Our Blessed Mother.
The journey begins with trust, prayer, and the first step toward a sacred pilgrimage.
Meet guests at LAX airport, complete check-in procedures, and depart for Paris.
Arrival in France opens the pilgrimage with prayer and thanksgiving.
Arrive in Paris and complete immigration procedures. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight at the hotel.
Dinner included.
A day of beauty, devotion, and the gentle spirituality of Saint Thérèse.
Visit Montmartre Hill and the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, then continue to the Arc de Triomphe and take commemorative photos by the Eiffel Tower at Champ-de-Mars. Depart for Lisieux to visit the Carmelite Convent Chapel, the Basilica of Saint Thérèse, and Saint Peter’s Church.
Afterwards, return to Paris and visit Notre-Dame Cathedral. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight in Paris. Breakfast and dinner included.
From Paris to Lourdes, the journey turns toward healing, prayer, and Marian grace.
Check out, then depart for the Paris Foreign Missions Society for Mass and visit the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal. Enjoy a Seine River cruise by Bateaux Parisiens. At the scheduled time, transfer to the TGV station and take the train to Lourdes. Upon arrival, the group will be picked up at the station and transferred to the hotel, then participate in community activities.
Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Rest in Lourdes. Breakfast and dinner included.
A full day in Lourdes invites pilgrims to pray, reflect, and entrust their hearts to Our Lady.
Visit the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and the underground basilica named after Pope Pius X. Return to the hotel, then join the community procession. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight in Lourdes.
Breakfast and dinner included.
The pilgrimage continues into Spain, where sacred architecture and vibrant culture meet.
Depart for Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Visit the Sagrada Família and the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. Walk around Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, and La Rambla Avenue. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight in Barcelona. Breakfast and dinner included.
A day centered on Marian devotion at the holy shrine of Our Lady of the Pillar.
Check out of the hotel and depart for Zaragoza. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and venerate the sacred Pillar. Celebrate Mass at the shrine. Visit the Cathedral of the Savior and the Basilica of Santa Engracia, which preserves relics of martyrs from the fourth century. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight in Zaragoza.
Breakfast and dinner included.
Historic cities and sacred spaces guide the group deeper into Spain’s spiritual heritage.
Depart for Salamanca, with a stop in Ávila to visit Ávila Cathedral. Arrive in Salamanca and visit the cathedral and Plaza Mayor. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight in Salamanca.
Breakfast and dinner included.
The journey arrives in Fatima, a place of prayer, candles, and Marian devotion.
Depart for the holy site of Fatima and visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Chapel of the Apparitions. The group will visit the tombs of the visionaries and the village of Aljustrel. In the evening, join the Marian procession and candlelight procession with thousands of pilgrims from around the world. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight in Fatima.
Breakfast and dinner included.
From Portugal to Rome, the pilgrimage moves toward the heart of the Catholic Church.
Depart for the port and city of Lisbon, Portugal, and visit Lisbon Cathedral and the Chapel of Saint Anthony of Padua. Transfer to the airport and take the flight to Rome. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight in Rome.
The Lisbon sightseeing schedule may change if the Lisbon–Rome flight departs early in the morning.
Breakfast and dinner included.
Ancient Christian sites reveal the courage, memory, and faith of the early Church.
Celebrate Mass at the Catacombs of Callixtus. Afterwards, visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls and the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. Continue to visit the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem and the Holy Stairs.
The group will stroll around the Spanish Steps, take photos outside the Pantheon, and visit the Trevi Fountain. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight in Rome.
Breakfast and dinner included.
A day at the Vatican brings pilgrims close to the universal Church and its sacred heart.
Attend the Papal Audience with the Holy Father and the people of God. Visit Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, and Palatine Hill. Visit and attend Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica. Stop at the Colosseum. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight in Rome.
Breakfast and dinner included.
In Assisi, the spirit of Saint Francis invites simplicity, peace, and renewed faith.
Depart for Assisi. Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and celebrate Mass at the saint’s tomb. Visit the Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, the Basilica of Saint Clare, and the Bishop’s Palace of Assisi.
Afterwards, visit the Basilica of Saint Mary Major and stop at the tomb of Saint Carlo Acutis. Celebrate a private Mass for the group. Overnight in Rome. Breakfast and dinner included.
The pilgrimage concludes, but the grace and memories continue beyond the journey.
Check out and take the return flight to the United States, concluding the pilgrimage program. Carnival looks forward to welcoming guests again on future tours.
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Upon registration, a deposit per person is required to issue airline tickets, reserve hotels, and arrange transportation.
The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure.
Guests over 75 years of age or more than 4 months pregnant — please contact our office before registering.
Credit card payments incur a 3% processing fee.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing.
Guests absent at departure are considered to have cancelled with no refund.
The tour price does not apply to personal visit purposes or commercial travel purposes.
The tour price is based on a minimum group size of 35 adult guests or more. Therefore, if the number of guests is lower, a surcharge will apply.
The company shall not be responsible for missed sightseeing/visiting points in cases where sightseeing/visiting sites are closed without prior notice, traffic delays occur, or guests remain at a location beyond the scheduled visiting time.
The company shall not be responsible in the event of missed flights due to guests not being present at the airport according to the airline’s required time, or due to the guests’ personal reasons.
Depending on actual circumstances, the order of sightseeing points in the program may be changed, but all original sightseeing points will still be ensured.
In objective circumstances such as terrorism, natural disasters, visa processing timelines from the Consulate, or schedule changes by public transportation providers such as airlines or trains, the travel company reserves the right to change the itinerary for the convenience and safety of guests, and shall be exempt from liability for compensation for any resulting damages or losses.
Upon receiving the electronic ticket (E-ticket), guests are kindly requested to carefully check all information on the ticket. If any error is found, please contact Carnival immediately for timely assistance and correction.
Guests may complete online check-in beginning 24 hours before the pilgrimage departure date in order to save time and make the process more convenient.
For guests with disabilities or special health or personal needs, guests are kindly requested to have a family member accompany and assist them throughout the trip, and to bring a doctor’s certificate when completing procedures with the airline in order to request suitable seating arrangements as desired. At the same time, guests are kindly requested to notify CARNIVAL US of this special circumstance so that we may provide the best possible support.
If guests wish to select preferred seating positions such as front-row seats, window seats, or aisle seats, please note that the airline may apply additional surcharges for these services.
Guests aged 75 or older are required to have a doctor’s certificate confirming that they are fully healthy and fit to travel abroad, as well as a health commitment form with the company. Guests are required to be accompanied by a family member under 60 years old who is in good health.
Guests registering for the tour are kindly requested to carefully read the information regarding what is included and what is not included. This is to avoid confusion or misunderstanding about the services before registration.
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