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JAAP5 - 15 Days - West Europe - 14 May 2026.

West European Marian Pilgrimage

Countries & Places to visit while on this Journey.
PORTUGAL: Fatima
FRANCE: Paris - Nevers - Lourdes
SPAIN: Avila - Santiago de Compostela - Azpeitia – Zaragoza
VATICAN & ITALY: Rome - San Giovanni Rotondo – Lanciano - Assisi – Padua
Guided City Tour in Rome, San Giovanni Rotondo, Assisi, Padua, Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela, Fatima and Video Guide Show at Lanciano & Audio Guide in Azpeitia.

Departure to Paris (On-board the flight - vis transit stopover)
Upon arrival, followed by City tour of Paris with the visit to the Eiffel Tower from (Second level) and then continue the city tour and the St Catherine Laboure whose guardian angel led her to the chapel where the Blessed Virgin displayed a vision of the miraculous medal and later the green scapular. Also Visit Shrine of St Vincent De Paul and then we visit the most beautiful and important churches in the world such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the L’Arc de Triomphe, and drive through the Champs Elysees, here we enjoy the other sights on this mostly panoramic tour of Paris Visit: Chapel of Our Lady of Graces of the Miraculous Medal, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Catherine Laboure, St. Louise de Marillac) Eiffel Tower and then to stay.
After breakfast, we transfer to Nevers for the visit St. Bernadette tomb and then to Lourdes en-route enjoy the breathtaking beautiful surroundings on the journey becomes more serene and meaningful when we have prayers in our hearts, seek the blessings of our Holy MOTHER with sincere prayers and faith that she may Intercede with her SON our LORD to grant our wishes and upon arrival to Lourdes.
After breakfast followed by the walking tour of Lourdes, the small Pyrenees village of Lourdes and its imposing basilica that attracts millions of Pilgrims annually. This is the site where, in 1858, a young peasant girl, Bernadette Soubirous, had several appearances of Virgin Mary. Also we visit Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine and the St. Bernadette’s Birthplace and family home. A visit to this Church affords the opportunity to wander an immense CATHEDRAL, but also to see the actual cave where a young girl claimed she spoke to the Virgin Mary and where an endless a stream of visitors come in search of a spiritual experience or miraculous healing. The Catholic Church has acknowledged dozens of miracles from this spot, here we all can experience the Holy water services and later in the evening at 5:00 PM, the Blessed Sacrament Procession, later prayers and night join the memorable rosary along the Candle light Procession, back to hotel, stay.
Note: Sanctuary of Our Lady of LOURDES, will be able to participate At 5:00 PM the Blessed Sacrament Procession & at 9:00 PM Pilgrims Candle light Procession.
After Breakfast Day at Lourdes, all the Pilgrims will get an extra day for their private visits later Way of the Cross, Confessions, rest of the day can visit nearby places in Lourdes, later in the evening at 5:00 PM, the Blessed Sacrament Procession, later prayers and night join the memorable rosary along the Candle light Procession, back to hotel, stay. Note: Sanctuary of Our Lady of LOURDES, will be able to participate At 5:00 PM the Blessed Sacrament Procession & at 9:00 PM Pilgrims Candle light Procession.
After an early breakfast we transfer to visit the Holy House of St. Ignatius of Loyola-Azpeitia (Holy House), the Basilica and later we proceed to Lourdes through the Peña Sagra mountain range in the autonomous community of Cantabria, en-route enjoy the breathtaking beautiful surroundings on the journey becomes more serene and meaningful when we have prayers in our hearts, seek the blessings of our Holy MOTHER with sincere prayers and faith that she may Intercede with her SON our LORD to grant our wishes and upon arrival to Ponferrada / Lugo, stay.
After breakfast we transfer to Santiago de Compostela to visit the Cathedral of St. James, one of the finest examples of architecture in all of Europe. Pilgrims have the opportunity to climb the stairs behind the altar to visit the crypt where the relics of St. James are preserved, touch the central pillar (Portico de La Gloria), view the botafumeiro and admire the wealth of medieval art inside the Cathedral, before visiting the cloister museum and enjoy a walk through the beautiful streets of Santiago de Compostela, the city of the apostle, full of historical buildings and other attractions and then to Fatima, followed by the Candlelight procession and stay.
After breakfast walking Pilgrimage in Fatima, Six times from May to Oct in 1917 the Virgin Mary appeared to three novices belonging to the diocese of Leiria. A new big basilica however just as beautiful as older basilica was constructed here in 1928 and millions of pilgrims visit this each year. Fatima is one of the most visited holy places by Catholics from around the world. The atmosphere of intense spirituality and the importance of Fatima have been attested to by the visits of two Popes: Paul VI and John Paul II. Touring Fatima, see the Little Chapel of the Apparitions, Basilica, the site of Francesco and Jacintas graves, the Hamlet of Aljustrel, where the children lived and Valinhos, the site of Our Lady’s appearance after the children’s return from prison. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) culminating in the Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima, and after dinner join evening’s memorable rosary and Candle light Procession, hotel, stay.
After early breakfast we transfer to Avila, to visit St. Teresa of Avila Sanctuary and then to Zaragoza, stay.
After Breakfast, we visit Zaragoza to visit The Seo del Salvador is one of the two cathedrals in Zaragoza, along with the Basilica del Pilar. It is a place with a long history that dates back to Roman times, when the forum of Caesaraugusta was located on this same site. Later, this was also the location of the Great Mosque of Saraqusta, whose minaret still partially survives in the current tower. The Seo as we know it began its construction in the 12th century, integrating the Romanesque style. It was subject to reforms and extensions until 1704, when the baroque spire that crowns the tower was placed and in 1788 the sculptures representing the cardinal virtues were added to it The Holy Chapel of Our Lady of the Pillar is, in fact, a small temple within a larger temple, the Basilica. All its architecture is the work of Ventura Rogdríguez, who was also the decorator of the Chapel of the Royal Palace in Madrid. The whole is a harmonious ensemble of columns, medallions and decorative panels, an excellent example of Spanish Baroque and then to Crystal Rosary, after the visit we transfer to Narbonne, stay.
After breakfast we transfer to Padua en-route enjoy the breathtaking beautiful surroundings on the journey becomes more serene and meaningful when we have prayers in our hearts, seek the blessings of our Holy MOTHER with sincere prayers and faith that she may Intercede with her SON our LORD to grant our wishes and upon arrival into Padova, stay.
After breakfast followed by the guided visit of Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua, the child Jesus-or a lily-or a book-or all three-in his arms. Many people give alms to St. Anthony Bread in thanksgiving to God for blessings received through the prayers of St. Anthony. St. Anthony of Padua’s life is what every Christian’s life is meant to be; a steady courage to face the ups and downs of life, the call to love and forgive, to be concerned for the needs of others, to deal with crisis great and small and to have our feet solidly on the ground of total trusting love and dependence on God. The Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua is a large red-brick building with numerous bulbous domes and has some fantastic murals and mosaics about his life and the centrepiece is his tomb. Pilgrims are allowed to go around the back of his tomb and touch it, later we transfer to San Giovanni and stay.
After breakfast we continue to the visit to the Sanctuary of Padre Pio the guided visit of St. Mary our Lady of Grace & Shrine of St. Padre Pio in San Giovanni (Tomb) Later we proceed to Lanciano, site of the Miracle of the Holy Eucharistic. The church of the Eucharistic Miracle is located in the center of the town Lanciano is a small, medieval town, nestled in from the coast of the Adriatic Sea in Italy, halfway between San Giovanni Rotondo and Loreto. But what is the center of the town today was the outskirts of the town back in the Eighth Century, when the Eucharistic Miracle occurred. A more physical sign, however, was that Longinus had had poor eyesight, and after having touched his eyes with the water and blood from on the side of Jesus, his eyesight was restored. What a perfect parallel the actions of the Centurion went to the Eucharistic Miracle. He touched the Heart of Jesus, was healed, and converted. He gave up the Army, went to Cappadocia, and was martyred for the faith. He is known now as Saint Longinus and then to Rome, stay.
After breakfast we proceed to the Papal Audience followed by the guided visit Santa Maria Maggiore, Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs St. Paul Outside The Walls in Rome, Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem at Rome, St. John Lateran first Catholic Church, followed by the city tour of Rome, stay
After breakfast we visit the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel. St. Peter's Basilica and then to the Assisi followed by the guided visit at the Basilica of St. Francis & St. Clare of Assisi, both the tomb - Assisi visit this “quiet medieval town, imbued with the mystical spirit of one of the most fascinating characters of history and the also the visit to St. Carlo Acutes and then to the hotel stay.
After breakfast, will transfer to Rome Airport to take the flight to Home.
We arrive Home.
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Tour Cost Includes :

Twin Sharing Stay, All Meals, All Transfers, Sightseeing & Guide.

Tour Cost DOES NOT Include :

Airfare, Visa, Taxes and Optional Tours.
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