The Mark of Western Faith 5/2026

Duration: 15 Days

Departing From: USA (multi-location)

Tourist Destinations: FRANCE – SPAIN – PORTUGAL – ITALY

Number of People per Room: 2 people/room

Number of Guests: 45

Means of Transportation: Airplane, Train, Bus

PROGRAM OF ACTIONUhNG

FRANCE – SPAIN – BDIG ITALY

Depart May 15–28, 2026

Day 1: (Friday, May 15) USA

ON FLIGHT. Passengers gather at the airport to complete check-in procedures for the flight to Paris.

Day 2: (Saturday, May 16) USA – PARIS (D)

Upon arrival at Charles De Gaulle Airport, passengers will go through immigration procedures.

The vehicle took the group back to the hotel.

Have dinner and rest. Overnight stay in Paris.

Day 3: (Sunday, May 17) PARIS (B,D)

The vehicle and tour guide will take you to visit:

  • Hill Montmartre – This beautiful hill, which has been a source of inspiration for many famous painters and musicians such as Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, Renoir… was originally called the “Martyr Hill,” where Parisians paid their respects to Saint Denis.
  • Church Sacre Coeur Built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, its pristine white facade against the blue French sky has become an iconic symbol of Paris. The cathedral is decorated in the Roman-Byzantine style with vibrant stained-glass windows dating from 1920-1930. The Sacre Coeur bell tower houses the Savoyarde bell, the largest in France. Situated on a hilltop, the cathedral offers stunning panoramic views of Paris. A private Mass will be celebrated here for the group.

Enjoy a free lunch and continue your visit:

  • Taking souvenir photos together Arc de Triomphe – The Arc de Triomphe – One of France's most famous historical symbols. It was built by Napoleon in 1806 and completed in 1836 to honor the army. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies beneath the Arc de Triomphe since November 11, 1920.

Taking souvenir photos by the tower. Eiffel (The tower is a 1-minute walk from the pier) – a 325-meter-high steel structure located in the Champ-de-Mars park, next to the Seine River, in Paris. This structure was built by Gustave Eiffel and his colleagues for the 1889 World's Fair, which also commemorated the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

River cruise Seine Enjoy a romantic boat trip on a Bateaux Parisiens boat – admire the architectural landmarks along the riverbank such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum. This unique journey offers you a panoramic view of the ancient city of Paris.

Have dinner and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Paris.

Day 04: (Monday, May 18) PARIS – LISIEUX – PARIS (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, the group will depart for Lisieux town (190km from the airport) to visit:

  • Carmelite Convent Chapel: Visit the tomb of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. A private Mass will be celebrated here for the group.
  • St. Therese Basilica: The idea behind building this magnificent basilica was to honor the canonization day of St. Therese.
  • St. Peter's Basilica: a church designed in the classical Gothic style. Inside this church is the tomb of Bishop Pierre, who was involved in the trial of Saint Joan of Arc.

Lunch is at your own expense. The group returns to Paris to continue sightseeing.

  • Notre Dame Cathedral – Paris Cathedral: Located on the Ile de la Cité island in the middle of the Seine River, this cathedral was built between 1103 and 1250. This Gothic-style church features large stained-glass windows that let in plenty of sunlight. In front of the church stands a stone/bronze plaque marking the geographical location of France. This is the starting point of all the streets in this historically significant city. While visitors were previously only allowed to take photos, they are now permitted to enter and visit the cathedral, which reopened in 2019 after a major fire that engulfed the city in lead dust.

Have dinner and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Paris.

Day 5: (Tuesday, May 19) PARIS – LOURDES (B,D)

In the morning, guests will have breakfast at the hotel. Check out and depart for the Paris Foreign Missions Society to attend a ceremony.

  • Church Miraculous Medal – The Miraculous Image – the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Catherine Laboure in 1830. The Virgin Mary entrusted her with the mission of promoting veneration of her through this image, often called the “Miraculous Image.” She promised: “All who carry this image with complete trust will receive many great graces.” The heart of Saint Vincent de Paul is also preserved here.

Lunch is at your own expense.

At the appointed time, a vehicle will take you to the TGV station to catch the train to Lourdes, a small city in southwestern France known worldwide for the apparition of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous in 1854. You will have lunch and rest on the train.

The group will be picked up at the train station and taken to the hotel. They will then participate in community activities.

Have dinner and rest at the hotel. Overnight stay in Lourdes.

Day 6: (Wednesday, May 20) LOURDES (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will spend a full day in Lourdes visiting the following places:

  • Basilica of the Immaculate ConceptionBasilica of Immaculate Conception – Located in the hills, just behind the Massabielle cave and above the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, it is therefore also known as the Upper Church.
  • The underground church is named after Pope Pius X. – With a capacity of 20,000 people.

The group returned to the hotel for dinner, then participated in the collective procession with the community. A private Mass was celebrated for the group there.

Have dinner and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Lourdes.

Day 7: (Thursday, May 21) LOURDES – SALAMANCA (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel and checking out, the group will be taken to Burgos by car to explore the old town and take photos outside the Burgos Cathedral.

Lunch is at your own expense.

The tour bus then continues to Salamanca, one of the ancient cities in western Spain. The group will visit the following locations:

  • Old Cathedral Built in the classical Romanesque architectural style, it is notable for its fresco "The Glorious Christ," creating an atmosphere of silence and prayer.
  • Cathedral Newly introduced Gothic and Baroque styles, it reflects the power and splendor of the Catholic faith in Spain.
  • Plaza Mayor It is one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, especially dazzling in the evening when the lights illuminate the yellow stone structures. Surrounding the square are images of kings, saints, and religious figures of Spain.

Have dinner and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Salamanca.

Day 8: (Friday, May 22) SALAMANCA – FATIMA (B,D)

The group had breakfast and checked out of the hotel. They then departed for Fatima.

After having lunch at the restaurant, guests will continue their journey to Fatima for a visit:

  • Holy Trinity Church – The Church of the Most Holy Trinity, inaugurated on October 12, 2007, to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, is the largest church in Portugal and the fourth largest Catholic church in the world.

Lunch is at your own expense.

The youth group participates in activities with the community.

Have dinner and rest at the hotel. Overnight stay in Fatima.

Day 9: (Saturday, May 23) FATIMA (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, a vehicle will take you to visit:

  • Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary – It is a complex of religious buildings, including a bell tower and a nave. At the top of the bell tower is a bronze crown and a cross with integrated lighting. The bell tower has a style similar to Clerigos Cathedral, designed by a Dutch architect born in Rottenham and living in Porto.
  • Chapel of Our Lady of the Apparition – Located in the center of the Fatima Shrine, precisely where Our Lady appeared to the shepherd children. The location is marked by a large granite column with a transparent glass case containing a statue of Our Lady of Fatima inside.
  • The home of 3 children

Lunch is at your own expense.

In the evening, the group participated in the procession of the Virgin Mary and the evening candlelight vigil along with thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.

Have dinner and rest at the hotel. Overnight stay in Fatima.

Day 10: (Sunday, May 24) FATIMA – LISBON – ROME (B,D)

After breakfast and checking out, the group will be transferred to Lisbon – the capital and largest city of Portugal. This coastal city has a long history, famous for the "Age of Discovery" in the 15th and 16th centuries when numerous renowned navigators from Lisbon conquered the shores of various continents, bringing wealth and prosperity to Portugal. Guests will have lunch and visit:

  • Port and city of Lisbon Lisbon, the port city, is Portugal's largest city and main seaport. Situated on the banks of the Tagus River near the Atlantic Ocean, it is a vital commercial center for Portugal, contributing to both production and tourism. Located on the central coast of Portugal and approximately 500 km west-southwest of Madrid, Spain, the port is known as Europe's westernmost capital city.
  • Lisbon Cathedral – Built by the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, in the 12th century. A special Mass will be celebrated here for the group.
  • Chapel of St. Anthony of Padua.

Lunch is at your own expense.

The bus will take the group to the airport for the flight to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, guests will check into their hotel, have dinner, and have free time to explore and shop in the Eternal City.

Have dinner and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Rome.

Day 11: (Monday, May 25) ROME – CALLISTO – ROME (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, the vehicle and guide will take you to continue your sightseeing:

  • Callisto Catacombs – Pope Zeferino (199-217) entrusted the care of the catacombs to Deacon Callistus. Later, Deacon Callistus was elected Pope, succeeding Pope Zeferino and governing the Church (217-222) until Callistus's martyrdom and burial in this cemetery. In the 3rd century, nine Roman bishops were buried in the Catacombs of St. Callistus, also known as the Papal Chapel. In total, 46 popes and over 170,000 martyrs are buried here, including the tomb of St. Cecilia.
  • Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Wall It is one of the four most important ancient cathedrals in Rome, built by Emperor Constantine on the burial site of Saint Paul.
  • Basilica of St. John Lateran – After issuing the Edict of Milan in 313 granting the Catholic Church religious freedom throughout the Roman Empire, Emperor Constantine commissioned the construction of the Basilica of Lateran between 313 and 318 to honor the Savior. This is the Mother and Head (Mater et Caput) of all churches in the world. During the pontificate of Pope Gregory I (590-604), the basilica was dedicated to both Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Apostle. Pope Lucius II established its current name, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, in 1144. From the 4th to the 14th centuries, this basilica was the center of the Roman Church, the seat and symbol of the Pope.
  • Stair saint – According to tradition, Jesus ascended the steps to be judged by Pilate in his palace, and the blood of Jesus was found on the steps. On the Holy Stairs is the Holy Chapel containing very precious relics.
  • The Church of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem – (The Basilica of The Holy Cross in Jerusalem) where many precious relics are kept: a nail once used to crucify Jesus; two thorns from His Crown of Thorns; a finger belonging to Saint Thomas; a fragment of the good thief's cross; three fragments from the cross of Jesus; the reliquary containing small pieces of the crucifix; and especially a piece of wood from the cross of Jesus inscribed with the word "Nazere" in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Have dinner and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Rome.

Day 12: (Tuesday, May 26) ROME ASSISI ROME CITY TOUR (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, the vehicle will take you towards Assisi, a small city located on a hillside in the region. Umbria, in central Italy. The city is famous worldwide for being the birthplace of Francis of Assisi, the saint who founded the Franciscan Order, and Clare of Assisi, Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, boasts a rich history dating back to ancient Roman times. Its cobblestone streets, ancient squares, and medieval churches are remarkably well-preserved. The city, with its basilica, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The atmosphere in Assisi is very peaceful and quiet, truly reflecting its spirit. humble, simple, and in love of nature. which Saint Francis lived and passed on to the Church.

Upon arriving in Assisi, the group was taken by car to visit:
  • Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, This is the burial place of Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order and one of the most revered saints in the Church. The basilica has two levels with famous frescoes by the artist Giotto depicting the life of Saint Francis, and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
  • Basilica of Saint Clare of Assisi, where the relics and remains of Saint Clare are kept, along with the San Damiano Cross – the cross on which the Lord had previously spoken to Saint Francis: “"Go and rebuild My Church."” 
  • Sanctuary of the Spoliation – Shrine dedicated to Saint Carlo Acutis, This is the burial place of the young saint, known to young people as the "Apostle of the Eucharist of the Internet." His remains are displayed in the church for the faithful to venerate. Carlo was famous for his holy life, his devotion to the Eucharist, and his use of the internet to spread the faith.

After sightseeing and resting, the group will return to Rome and visit several famous landmarks, including:

  • Spanish Square – Spanish Square Known as the "tourist heart" of Rome, it attracts the most visitors. The Holy Trinity Church sits atop a hill, with its arched staircases and a park featuring a water-spouting rock formation. It's an ideal meeting place for everyone.
  • Take photos outside. The Pantheon, nThe temple, dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, was built around the middle of the 5th century BC.
  • Trevi Fountain This place served as the setting for classic films such as "La dolce vita" and "Three coins in the fountain." Today, many visitors also come with the hope of finding eternal love, just like what they saw in those movies.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Have dinner and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Rome.

Day 13: (Wednesday, May 27) Papal Audience – VATICAN – ROME (B,D)

After enjoying a buffet breakfast at the hotel, guests will depart for a visit to:

  • Attend the event Trieu Yet together The Pope.
  • Holy Basilica Peter – St. Peter Basilica – One of the Four Great Basilicas in Rome. The first basilica was built by Emperor Constantine in 320. The current basilica was built over 120 years (1506-1606) during the reigns of 18 papacies under the direction of 12 famous architects such as Bramante, Michelangelo, Raffaello, and Maderno. It is the largest and most beautiful basilica in the world.
  • St. Mary Major's Basilica – One of Rome's four major basilicas, built in the 4th century. According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to John and Pope Liberius (352-366) and asked them to build a shrine to her in the snow-covered hill of Esquilino on the night of August 4th and the morning of August 5th, 358. Therefore, the people revered her as "Our Lady of the Snow," later changed to "Our Lady of God" after the Council of Ephesus proclaimed the dogma of Our Lady of God in 431. This is the only basilica in Rome that still retains its original architectural features. It houses a wooden manger where Jesus lay at his birth in Bethlehem.
  • Colosseum – The Colosseum is a large amphitheater in the city of Rome, built between approximately 70 and 72 AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. Having weathered many historical upheavals, the Colosseum still stands as a masterpiece of time.Take souvenir photos outside.)
  • Palatine Hill – Located near the Titus Gate, visitors can explore newly unearthed sites such as the House of Augustus and the Domitian Stadium. From the Palatine, visitors can see the Maximus Theatre, where famous horse races took place.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Have dinner and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Rome.

Day 14: (Thursday, May 28) ROME – USA

After breakfast and checking out.

The vehicle will take you to the airport for your flight back to the United States.

We look forward to seeing you again on future Carnival tours.

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Tour Price Includes

  • Round-trip economy class airfare for groups. Prices may vary depending on the travel date and seat availability.
  • Airport security fees, fuel surcharges, airport taxes.
  • 4-star hotel (double room).
  • Meals, entrance tickets, and transportation are as per the itinerary.
  • The tour guide speaks English and Vietnamese.
  • A separate Mass is celebrated for the group each day.
  • The spiritual director accompanied the group throughout the entire journey.
  • Carnival gifts.

Tour Price Excludes...

  • Travel insurance. (Please contact the office for advice on insurance packages)
  • Tips for local guides and drivers: $12 per person per day.
  • Single room supplement: $ 1,200 USD/guest.
  • Surcharge for business class airfare (if applicable).
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