SPIRITUAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE MARIAN SHRINES OF EUROPE
Pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines of Europe
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Includes
- Accommodation according to the itinerary.
- Daily breakfasts and dinners during the tour (some dinners may be replaced with lunch according to the itinerary).
- Arrival and departure transfers.
- Visits indicated in the program.
- Hotel taxes.
- Administrative fee on the land portion.
- Medical assistance card with coverage in Europe (for passengers over 75 years old, a supplement of 4 euros per day applies.)
Not Included
- Air tickets Bogotá – Lisbon // Rome – Bogotá, including taxes and administrative fees.
- Voluntary tips for guides and drivers in Europe.
- Optional tours or excursions.
- Air segments not specified.
- Meals not described in the program.
- Drinks during meals and in general.
- Airport, border, and visa fees (if applicable).
- Early check-in or late check-out.
- Any expenses not specified in the program (snacks, laundry, visas, phone calls, internet, soft drinks, etc.)
Travel Dates:
- From September 27 to October 13, 2025.
Departure on an international flight to the connecting city. Overnight onboard.
Arrival at Lisbon airport and transfer to the hotel in Fátima. Dinner and accommodation. In the evening, depending on the arrival time in Fátima, we may attend the International Rosary at the Chapel of the Apparitions and the candlelight procession in the Prayer Area.
Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima, a place of pilgrimage that commemorates its founding event: the apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children — Lucía dos Santos, aged ten, and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto, aged six and nine respectively. These apparitions occurred between May 13 and October 13, 1917, in the small town of Cova da Iria, where the sanctuary now stands. Lunch. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation.
Breakfast. Panoramic tour of the city with a local guide, visiting Plaza de España, Cibeles Fountain, Plaza de Oriente, Puerta de Alcalá, University City, etc. We will visit the Cathedral of Santa María la Real de la Almudena. Free afternoon in Madrid. We suggest an optional excursion to the imperial city of Toledo, accompanied by a local guide. Toledo is a national monument of Spanish art and history. You can enjoy its historic past by walking through its cobbled streets and exploring the medieval architecture and fortified walls of this UNESCO World Heritage City. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. Departure to the city of Zaragoza where we will visit the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, the first Marian temple in Christianity. Here, the 'Pillar' is venerated, a jasper column that the Virgin Mary reportedly gave to the apostle James during an apparition on January 2, year 40. We continue our journey to Lourdes. Since 1858, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has attracted millions of pilgrims seeking physical and spiritual healing by praying to the Virgin Mary, who appeared to Bernadette Soubirous as 'The Immaculate Conception'. In the evening, we will attend the candlelight procession. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. Free time for spiritual activities in the Sanctuary. Pilgrims can drink or bathe in the spring water and visit the grotto where the Virgin's apparitions occurred. Lunch and departure to the city of Poitiers in western France. Accommodation.
Breakfast. Walking tour of Poitiers, where we will visit the Church of Notre Dame La Grande, Cathedral of St. Peter, Baptistery of St. John, Sainte-Croix Museum, Church and Cell of St. Radegund, Historic Center, Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine, Church of St. Hilary. At the indicated time, we continue our trip through the beautiful French countryside towards Paris. Dinner and accommodation. In the evening, we suggest taking the optional 'Illuminated Paris' tour to see why it's called the City of Light.
Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal, known for being the site of several apparitions of the Virgin Mary to St. Catherine Labouré in 1830. The Virgin asked her to mint a medal with the image she revealed, which would become known as the 'Miraculous Medal'. The Virgin promised that all who wore the medal would receive great graces and protection. Then, panoramic tour of Paris with a local guide to see its most iconic landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Concorde Square, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Bastille Square, Latin Quarter, Notre Dame Cathedral, among others. Free afternoon to enjoy this wonderful city. We suggest the optional tour of ascending to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and a scenic cruise along the Seine River. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. Departure to the small town of Ars-sur-Formans, located about thirty kilometers north of Lyon. This small village is known for being the home and place of ministry of St. John Mary Vianney, best known as the Curé of Ars. This French priest was famous for his holiness and pastoral dedication and is recognized as the patron saint of priests. One of his most outstanding characteristics was his commitment to the sacrament of reconciliation (confession). As pastor of Ars, he became famous for spending long hours each day hearing confessions, with people traveling from far away for his counsel and absolution. It is said he spent up to 16 hours a day in the confessional. He was known for his humility and as a model of Christian virtues, earning great respect and devotion among the faithful. Free time for spiritual activities. Continue to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. Departure to Turin. Arrival and city tour. We begin on foot at the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, kept in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Then, we head to the Consolata Sanctuary, where St. Joseph Allamano, founder of the Consolata Missionaries, served as rector for 46 years. We continue our pilgrimage to the Valdocco complex, a historic and symbolic place for the Salesians and St. John Bosco, founder of the Salesian Congregation. This complex includes: Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, Church of St. Francis de Sales, Pinardi Chapel, Salesian Residences and Formation Centers, St. Francis de Sales Oratory, and Salesian Museums. We will finish the day by visiting the tomb of St. Joseph Allamano and the Mother House of the Consolata Missionaries — religious congregations founded for missionary service that are now present across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. Free time for spiritual retreat activities. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. Departure to Castelnuovo Don Bosco, 'Land of Saints and Wine', birthplace of St. John Bosco and St. Joseph Allamano. Visit to the Allamano family home, the places where he grew up, and the parish where he celebrated his first Eucharist. St. Joseph Allamano was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1990 and canonized by Pope Francis in 2024. At the indicated time, continue to the city of Florence, capital of Tuscany and cradle of the Renaissance. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. In the morning, we’ll take a brief walking tour of this splendid city. We’ll explore its streets and see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and its imposing dome, the Baptistery with the famous Gates of Paradise, and Piazza della Signoria, one of the city’s most iconic squares, where Palazzo Vecchio is located — the government seat of Florence and one of the most important Renaissance palaces. The square also features several notable sculptures, including a replica of Michelangelo’s David and the Fountain of Neptune. At the indicated time, we will travel to Assisi, one of the most important cities of our pilgrimage. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. Today we’ll spend a spiritual retreat day in the city where St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare lived. It will be a day of spirituality, reflection on creation, Marian prayer, listening circles, silence, and contemplation. We will visit the Church of San Damiano, where St. Clare died and where St. Francis received the calling to rebuild the Church. Also: Basilica of St. Clare (with her tomb and the Crucifix of San Damiano), House of St. Francis, the Sanctuary of Renunciation, the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the Basilica of St. Francis (with his tomb), and the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, which contains the Porziuncola — the small chapel where St. Francis founded the Franciscan Order in 1209 and fully gave himself to God and poverty. Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Breakfast. Departure to the Eternal City — Rome, the heart of our pilgrimage. Panoramic bus tour of ancient Rome: Tiber Island, Trastevere neighborhood, Aventine and Palatine Hills. External views of the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Arch of Constantine, Theatre of Marcellus, Castel Sant’Angelo, Piazza Venezia, and Capitoline Hill, the most famous of the seven hills of Rome, known for its elegant facades, paving, and steps. Optional visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with a local guide. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. We will participate in the official program of the Jubilee Day of Marian Spirituality. Our itinerary is subject to changes depending on the access capacity of sites and crowd flow. Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, pilgrimage to the Holy Door with the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in designated jubilee churches. Optional participation in the prayer vigil at St. Mary Major Basilica from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Breakfast. We will continue participating in the official Jubilee Day program. Our itinerary is subject to changes based on crowd size and site access. In the morning, transfer to the Vatican to attend the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality. At 10:30 AM, Holy Mass presided by the Holy Father in St. Peter’s Square. Afterwards, we’ll queue to enter the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica. Free afternoon. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take the return flight.
Important Notes:
- This quotation does not serve as a reservation.
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- If the date changes, the quote will also change.
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- Tickets must be paid in Colombian pesos.
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- Members associated with the EPM employees' fund (FEPEP) receive a 5% discount on Land Portions.
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