Pilgrimage In Holy Year
FRANCE – SPAIN – PORTUGAL – ITALY — 10 days
Join Carnival US Travel on the Jubilee Year Pilgrimage 09/2025, a 10-day Catholic pilgrimage through France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. This journey invites pilgrims to visit some of Europe’s most meaningful Catholic destinations, including Paris, Lourdes, Salamanca, Fatima, Lisbon, Vatican City, and Rome.
During this pilgrimage, guests will experience sacred Marian shrines, historic basilicas, Catholic landmarks, and places connected to centuries of faith and devotion. From the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris to the Sanctuary of Lourdes, the Sanctuary of Fatima, and the major basilicas of Rome, this tour is designed for prayer, reflection, thanksgiving, and spiritual renewal.
With Carnival US Travel, the Jubilee Year Pilgrimage 09/2025 becomes more than a travel itinerary. It is a journey of faith and hope, allowing pilgrims to deepen their Catholic life while experiencing the sacred beauty, culture, and history of Europe.
Guests gather at the airport and complete check-in procedures for the flight to Paris, France. Overnight on flight.
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. Dinner and 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, Spain. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and take time to rest after the journey.
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, Portugal. 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, Italy. 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. The day may also include a visit to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major or other sacred sites in Rome depending on the schedule. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
After breakfast, continue 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 may also visit the Holy Stairs and the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, where important relics of the Passion are venerated. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and 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."