PROGRAM OF ACTIONUhNG

FRANCE – SPAIN – BỒ DIG ITALY

Depart October 10–23, 2026

Day 1: (Saturday, October 10): USA

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

Day 2: (Sunday, October 11): USA – PARIS (D)

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

A separate Mass was celebrated for the group. 

The vehicle will take you back to the hotel, where you will check in and rest. Overnight stay in Paris.

Day 03: (Monday, October 12): PARIS – LISIEUX – PARIS (B,D) 

After breakfast at the hotel, the group will be taken by bus to the following locations:

• 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.

• 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.

Lunch is at your own expense. The group will then depart by bus to the town of Lisieux (190km from the airport) for a visit to:

• Carmelite Convent Chapel: Visiting the tomb of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. A private Mass will be celebrated for the group here. 
• St. Therese BasilicaThe idea behind building this magnificent cathedral was to honor the canonization day of Saint Thérèse.
• St. Peter's Church: The church is 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.

The group returned to Paris and continued their sightseeing:

• Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris Cathedral) – The cathedral, located on the Ile de la Cité island in the middle of the Seine River, was built between 1103 and 1250. This Gothic cathedral features large stained-glass windows that let in sunlight. In front of the cathedral stands a stone/bronze plaque marking the geographical location of France. This is the starting point of all the streets in this historically turbulent city. In previous years, visitors were only allowed to take pictures, but now they can enter to visit because the cathedral reopened in 2019 after a major fire that left the entire city covered in lead dust.  

The group had dinner and returned to the hotel to check in and rest. Overnight stay in Paris.

Day 04: (Tuesday, October 13): 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 This is 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 the aforementioned 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.

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. 

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 vehicle will pick up the group at the train station and take them to the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, you will visit the following locations: 

• Massabielle Caves – As the site where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette in 1858, the Massabielle grotto has become a globally renowned pilgrimage center. Here, the Virgin Mary called for prayer, repentance, and invited people to the sacred springs. 

• Sacred bathing pool (Les Piscines) – The sacred bathing pool at Lourdes is where the faithful are invited to immerse themselves in the springs given by the Virgin Mary, as an act of faith and hope. Many pilgrims have experienced peace and healing of soul and body after participating in this ritual.

• Attend Procession and Recitation of the Rosary evenings and participating in community activities.

A separate Mass was celebrated for the group. 

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

Day 05: (Wednesday, October 14): LOURDES (B,D)

After breakfast, the group will visit the following places:

• House of Saint Bernadette – The house where Saint Bernadette lived during her childhood is preserved as a small museum, helping pilgrims better understand the simple life and strong faith of the woman who received 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes.
• Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Basilica 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 25,000 people, this underground church is the venue for international Masses and symbolizes the universal welcome of the Virgin Mary to all peoples.
• Praying accordingly Stations of the Cross – The journey through the 14 Stations of the Cross on Espélugues Hill is a time of profound prayer, helping pilgrims to meditate on the Passion of Jesus and unite with His sacrificial love.

A separate Mass was celebrated for the group. 

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

Day 06: (Thursday, October 15): LOURDES – BARCELONA (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel and checking out, the group will depart by bus for Barcelona. 

• Holy Family Church (Basilica de la Sagrada Familia) – a great symbol of Barcelona and of a genius architect. Antoni Gaudí. The structure, still unfinished after more than 140 years of construction, is deeply imbued with Christian philosophy through its sculptural details depicting the life of Jesus. It is one of Europe's most unique pilgrimage sites and religious art exhibitions.
• Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Sea (Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar) – one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in Spain, built in the 14th century. The interior is serene, filled with light from stained glass windows, where visitors can feel peace and sacredness amidst the bustling city.

Lunch is at your own expense.

• Guell Park – Also designed by Gaudí, this park is a world of color and creativity, where architecture and nature blend together. Visitors can stroll along winding paths, admire mosaic dragon sculptures, and enjoy panoramic views of Barcelona from above.
• Gothic Old Town – The Old Town, with its narrow cobblestone streets, medieval squares, and Roman-era architecture, is a great place to learn about Catalonia's religious and cultural history and shop for charming souvenirs.
• La Rambla Avenue – Barcelona's most famous tree-lined street, where visitors can stroll, enjoy coffee, or watch street performances. In the evening, it's the ideal place to relax after a long day of sightseeing.

A separate Mass was celebrated for the group. 

Guests will have dinner and check into their hotel. Overnight stay in Barcelona. 

Day 7: (Friday, October 16): BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel and checking out, the group will be taken by car to Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon, an ancient city located on the Ebro River, closely associated with... Spanish Catholic faith, especially Our Lady of Pilar.

Upon arriving in Zaragoza, the tour group will be taken on a sightseeing tour:

• Basilica del Pilar It is one of the oldest Marian shrines in the world. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint James the Apostle in 40 AD, while he was preaching in Spain. The Virgin Mary stands on a stone pillar (Pilar) – a symbol of unwavering faith.
• Square Plaza del Pilar As the historical heart of the city, this is where celebrations honoring Our Lady of Pilar take place, along with processions and other religious activities.
• Stone bridge Puente de Piedra The ancient bridge spanning the Ebro River offers the best panoramic view of the Shrine of Our Lady of Pilar.

Lunch is at your own expense.

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

Day 8: (Saturday, October 17): ZARAGOZA – SALAMANCA (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel and checking out, the group will depart by bus for Salamanca. 

• Salamanca Cathedral It is exquisitely carved. 
• Plaza Mayor – one of the most beautiful squares in Spain, built in the 18th century with exquisite Baroque architecture. It is a center of activity, a meeting place, and a place where visitors can feel the warm, intimate rhythm of life in this ancient city.

A separate Mass was celebrated for the group. 

Guests will have dinner and check into their hotel. Overnight stay in Salamanca.

Day 9: (Sunday, October 18): SALAMANCA – FATIMA (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel and checking out, the group will depart for Fatima – the site of the Virgin Mary's apparitions to the three shepherd children in 1917. This location has become an international pilgrimage destination, attracting millions of believers every year.

• Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary The main pilgrimage center of Fatima, where the relics of the three visionaries—Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta—to whom the Virgin Mary appeared in 1917, are kept. 
• Tombs of the visionaries and the village of Aljustrel – The group will visit the tombs of the visionaries and the peaceful village of Aljustrel – the children's hometown, which still retains its simple, rustic charm from the time of the Virgin Mary's apparitions. (if there is a scheduled visit)

• Chapel of the Apparitions Built right where Our Lady appeared to the three children, this small chapel is the sacred heart of the Fatima sanctuary – where millions of faithful gather to pray and attend Mass.

• The Stations of the Cross to Valinhos & Loca by Cabeco – It is a path for meditating on the Passion of Christ, leading to Valinhos – where the Virgin Mary appeared for the fourth time, and Loca do Cabeço – where the Angel of Peace appeared to the children before the Virgin Mary's arrival.

Participating in the Rosary candle procession – where thousands of lights offer prayers of the Rosary – is a sacred and deeply moving moment at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima.

A separate Mass was celebrated for the group. 

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

Day 10: (Monday, October 19): FATIMA – 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 manufacturing and tourism. Located on the central coast of Portugal and approximately 500 km west-southwest of Madrid, Spain, the port city 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.

The bus took the group to the airport to catch their flight to Rome. 

*The itinerary in Lisbon may change if the flight from Lisbon to Rome departs early in the morning.* 

A separate Mass was celebrated for the group. 

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

Day 11: (Tuesday, October 20): ROME – CALLISTO – ROME (B,D)

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

• 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 Lateran Basilica between 313 and 318 to honor the Savior. This is the Mother and Head (Mater et Caput) of all churches in the world. From the 4th to the 14th centuries, this basilica was the center of the Roman Catholic 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.
• Spanish Square – The Spanish Square, known as the "tourist heart" of Rome, attracts the most visitors. The Holy Trinity Church sits atop a hill, with its arched steps and park featuring a stone boat spouting water. It's an ideal meeting place for everyone.
• Take photos outside. The PantheonThe temple, dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, was built around the middle of the 5th century BC.
• Trevi Fountain – the setting for classic films such as "La dolce vita" or "Three coins in the fountain". Today, many visitors also come with the hope of finding eternal love, just like what they have seen in these films.

A separate Mass was celebrated for the group. 

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

Day 12: (Wednesday, October 21): ROME – VATICAN – ROME (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, we 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. It 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.
• Venice Square 
• Sistine Chapel

A separate Mass was celebrated for the group. 

Have dinner and rest. Overnight stay in Rome. 

Day 13: (Thursday, October 22): ROME – ASSISI – ROME (B,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Assisi. 

When visiting Assisi, you will have the opportunity to see: 

• Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi – (Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi) – the holiest site in Assisi, admire the frescoes of Giotto and Cimabue, pray, and learn about the life of Saint Francis.
• Basilica of Saint Clare – (Basilica of Saint Clare / Santa Chiara) Visit the tomb and relics of Saint Clare, contemplate the San Damiano Cross, an important symbol in Franciscan spirituality.
• Piazza del Comune – The central square offers views of the Temple of Minerva and other medieval structures, along with the opportunity to enjoy local Umbrian cuisine. 

Lunch is at your own expense. 

• Church of Our Lady of the Great – (Sanctuary of the Spoliation / Santa Maria Maggiore) is a pilgrimage site dedicated to the resting place of Saint Carlo Acutis, the young saint of the modern era. This is a particularly meaningful place for young people and families.
• Rocca Maggiore Fortress – An ancient fortress atop a hill, offering panoramic views of Assisi bathed in the glorious sunset.

A separate Mass was celebrated for the group. 

Have dinner and rest. Overnight stay in Rome. 

Day 14: (Friday, October 23): ROME – USA (B)

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.

TOUR PRICE: $ 4,750 USD / PERSON *

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Tour Price Includes

• Round-trip economy class group airfare from SFO/LAX/IAH/ORD. Prices may vary depending on the travel date and seat availability.
• Domestic flight tickets.
• 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.
• 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).
• Visits outside the scheduled program, personal expenses, excess baggage fees, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
• Bank fee 3% if paying by credit card.
• Visa fees for green card holders: Please contact our office for guidance on the procedure.

Payment Methods

• Phase 1: $1,000 upon registration.
• Phase 2: $2,500 before May 24th, 2026
• Phase 3: Payment due June 4th, 2026

If paying by credit card, there will be an additional 3% processing fee.

CANCEL TOUR

• Cancellation 100 days before departure: a fee of 25%/person will be charged on top of the tour price. 
• Cancellation 90 days before departure: a fee of 50%/person will be charged on top of the tour price. 
• Cancellation 60 days before departure: a fee of 75%/person will be charged on top of the tour price.
• Cancellation 30 days before departure: a 100% fee will be charged for the tour price.
• If a customer is not present at the departure time, the tour will be considered cancelled and no refunds will be given.
• Carnival reserves the right to cancel tours 30 days before departure and issue refunds for any reason. The company will refund the cost of non-visits included in the tour program and airfare.

NOTE

• Tour prices do not apply to personal or commercial visits.
• The company will not be responsible for the loss of attractions in the following cases: attractions being closed without prior notice, traffic congestion, or guests staying at a location beyond the allotted time.
• The company is not responsible for flight delays caused by the customer's failure to be present at the airport as required by the airline or for personal reasons of the customer.
• Because fuel costs may increase at the time of ticket issuance without prior notice, we will present the airline's official document regarding any surcharge increase (if applicable) and request that customers agree to the corresponding price increase.
• Depending on the actual situation, the order of the attractions in the itinerary may change, but all the attractions originally planned will still be included.
• In objective circumstances such as terrorism, natural disasters, visa processing delays by the Consulate, or changes in the schedules of public transportation such as airplanes and trains, the travel company reserves the right to change the itinerary for the convenience and safety of customers and will be exempt from liability for compensation for any resulting damages.
• Passengers aged 75 and above are required to provide a certificate of good health for international travel issued by a doctor and a health commitment form to the company. A healthy family member under 60 years of age must accompany them.
• Please read the inclusions and exclusions carefully before booking the tour to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding about the services offered.

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