Pilgrimage In Holy Year
ITALY – VATICAN – FRANCE – SPAIN – PORTUGAL — 10 Days
Holy Year Pilgrimage – Italy, Vatican City, Portugal, Spain & France
Experience a powerful journey of faith with Carnival US Travel on this 10-day Holy Year pilgrimage through Italy, Vatican City, Portugal, Spain, and France. This special Catholic journey brings pilgrims to some of the most sacred and beloved destinations in Europe, including Rome, Vatican City, Fatima, Salamanca, Lourdes, and Paris.
Begin your pilgrimage in Rome, the heart of the Catholic Church, where centuries of faith, saints, basilicas, and sacred traditions come together. Visit Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important spiritual destinations in the world. Continue to Fatima, a peaceful place of Marian devotion and prayer, then travel through the historic beauty of Salamanca before arriving in Lourdes, a holy site known for healing, hope, and deep spiritual renewal.
This pilgrimage is designed for travelers who want more than a vacation. It is a chance to pray at holy shrines, attend meaningful spiritual moments, walk through sacred churches, and experience the Catholic faith in a deeper way. Guests will also enjoy the beauty of Europe, guided visits, comfortable hotels, daily meals, transportation, and thoughtful tour support throughout the journey.
With Carnival US Travel, every detail is carefully arranged so pilgrims can travel with peace of mind and focus on what truly matters: faith, prayer, community, and unforgettable memories.
Choose this tour if you are looking for a meaningful Catholic pilgrimage, a beautiful Holy Year experience, and a journey that touches both the heart and soul.
Guests gather at the airport and complete check-in procedures for the flight to Rome, Italy. Overnight on flight.
Arrive in Rome and meet the local tour guide. After airport procedures, transfer to the hotel or begin a light orientation depending on arrival time. Rome is one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the world and a meaningful place to begin the Jubilee Year journey. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
After breakfast, visit Vatican City, the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church. The group visits St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square, with time for prayer and reflection.
Depending on the Vatican schedule, pilgrims may have the opportunity to attend a Papal Audience, Angelus prayer, or another public prayer moment with the Holy Father. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
After breakfast, continue the pilgrimage through Rome with visits to major Catholic holy sites. The day may include the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, the Holy Stairs, and other sacred places connected to the history of the Church.
The group may also have outside photo stops at ancient Roman landmarks depending on the schedule. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for the flight to Lisbon, Portugal. Upon arrival, continue to Fatima, one of the most important Marian pilgrimage destinations in the world.
Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima and enter into the prayerful atmosphere of this sacred place. In the evening, pilgrims may join the candlelight procession with the Catholic community if available. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
After breakfast, spend the day in Fatima. Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, and other sites connected to Saints Francisco, Jacinta, and Sister Lucia.
This day offers time for prayer, Mass, reflection, Marian devotion, and thanksgiving. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.
After breakfast and hotel check-out, depart Fatima and continue to Salamanca, Spain. Upon arrival, visit the highlights of Salamanca, including the New Cathedral, the Old Cathedral, and Plaza Mayor, depending on the schedule.
Salamanca is known for its Christian history, university heritage, beautiful architecture, and warm cultural atmosphere. Dinner and overnight in Salamanca.
After breakfast, depart Spain and continue toward Lourdes, France. Lourdes is one of the most beloved Marian pilgrimage destinations in the world, known for the apparitions of Our Lady to Saint Bernadette Soubirous.
Upon arrival, enter the peaceful atmosphere of the sanctuary. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
After breakfast, visit the sacred sites of Lourdes, including the Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the underground Basilica of Saint Pius X.
At the scheduled time, continue the journey toward Paris by train, flight, or bus according to the official tour program. Dinner and overnight in Paris or nearby area.
After breakfast, visit Paris highlights depending on the schedule. The day may include the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower, or other meaningful city landmarks.
At the arranged time, transfer to the airport for the return flight to the USA. Carnival US Travel thanks all guests and looks forward to welcoming them again on future pilgrimage journeys.
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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 or visiting points in cases where sightseeing or 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, guests are kindly requested to carefully check all information on the ticket. If any error is found, please contact Carnival US Travel 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 Travel 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.
"The most profound experience of my life. Fr. Joseph's daily reflections brought each sacred site to life in a way I never imagined."
"Carnival took care of absolutely everything. Hotels, transport, Mass every single day. Already planning to come back with my whole family."