Pilgrimage
ITINERARY 13 DAYS
Madrid • Ávila • Fátima • Lisboa • Porto • Santiago • Covadonga • Santander • Santo Toribio • Garabandal • Loyola • Lourdes • Torreciudad • Zaragoza
Double room $3,300 cad per person
DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY: ARRIVAL IN MADRID
Arrival at Madrid Airport. Meet and greet by El Peregrino Travel staff and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Madrid
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DAY 2 – THURSDAY: MADRID – ÁVILA – FÁTIMA
Breakfast at the hotel.
We begin our pilgrimage traveling to Ávila, one of the historic capitals of Castilla y León.
After our visit, we continue to Fátima. Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and overnight.
DAY 3 – FRIDAY: FÁTIMA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we dedicate the entire day to discovering the Sanctuary and spirituality of Fátima.
In the morning, we walk the Via Sacra along the Valinhos path, including the site of the apparition at Loca do Cabeço.
We then visit the homes of the three shepherd children in Aljustrel: Lucia’s house, and the house of Francisco and Jacinta.
In the afternoon, we explore the Sanctuary complex:
• The Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity
• The Rosary Basilica, where the three shepherd children are buried
• The Chapel of the Apparitions (Capelinha), the heart of the Sanctuary Pilgrims may participate in Adoration, Confession, and personal prayer.
At 7:15 PM, we join the Spanish‑language Mass at the Chapel of the Apparitions.
After dinner, we participate in the Rosary and Candlelight Procession.
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DAY 4 – SATURDAY: FÁTIMA – LISBON – FÁTIMA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full‑day excursion to Lisbon. We visit the historic center, including Commerce Square, Rossio Square, the Cathedral, and the birthplace of Saint Anthony.
In the afternoon, we visit Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, one of Portugal’s most iconic monuments.
Return to Fátima and overnight.
DAY 5 – SUNDAY: FÁTIMA – PORTO – SANTIAGO
Breakfast at the hotel.
Optional Mass at the Sanctuary before departure.
We travel to Porto for a panoramic visit of this beautiful Portuguese city, including the Clérigos Tower, the Cathedral, and the historic bridges over the Douro River.
After the city tour, we continue to Santiago de Compostela. Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and overnight.
DAY 6 – MONDAY: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we explore Santiago de Compostela, destination of millions of pilgrims over the centuries.
We arrive at the Plaza del Obradoiro to admire the majestic façade of the Cathedral.
We visit the medieval streets and squares, and enter the Cathedral to venerate the tomb of St. James the Apostle (Santiago el Mayor).
We participate in the Pilgrim’s Mass.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Santiago.
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DAY 7 – TUESDAY: SANTIAGO – COVADONGA – SANTANDER
Breakfast at the hotel.
We continue our pilgrimage to Covadonga, a Marian Sanctuary in Asturias.
Stop in Cangas de Onís for lunch (optional).
We then ascend to the Sanctuary to visit the Basilica and the Holy Cave, home to the beloved image of “La Santina.”
Possibility of celebrating Mass.
After the visit, we continue to Santander. Arrival and overnight.
DAY 8 – WEDNESDAY: SANTANDER – SANTO TORIBIO – GARABANDAL – SANTANDER
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure toward Santo Toribio de Liébana, crossing the stunning Picos de Europa mountains.
We visit the ancient monastery that houses the Lignum Crucis, the largest preserved fragment of the True Cross of Christ.
Time for prayer and possible celebration of the Eucharist.
Free time for lunch in Potes, one of Spain’s most picturesque villages.
In the afternoon, we continue to Garabandal, site of Marian apparitions in the 1960s.
We visit the parish church, the pilgrim center, and walk up to Los Pinos, the site of many apparitions, now marked with a Via Crucis.
Return to Santander and overnight.
DAY 9 – THURSDAY: SANTANDER – LOYOLA – LOURDES
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to the Basque Country to visit Loyola, birthplace of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.
We visit the Basilica, the Tower‑House, the museum, and the Chapel of the Conversion.
Possibility of celebrating Mass.
We then continue to Lourdes, crossing into France.
Arrival, hotel check‑in, and overnight.
DAY 10 – FRIDAY: LOURDES
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day dedicated to Lourdes.
We participate in Mass at the Grotto, watch the official Sanctuary video, and visit key sites related to St. Bernadette Soubirous.
Pilgrims may spend time in prayer, Adoration, Confession, and visit the baths (if available).
In the evening, we join the Torchlight Marian Procession.
Overnight in Lourdes.
DAY 11 – SATURDAY: LOURDES – TORRECIUDAD – ZARAGOZA
Breakfast at the hotel.
We travel through the Pyrenees to the beautiful Sanctuary of Torreciudad, overlooking the El Grado reservoir.
This Marian Sanctuary, promoted by St. Josemaría Escrivá, features a magnificent Aragonese‑style altarpiece and galleries dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Possibility of celebrating Mass.
Continue to Zaragoza. Arrival and overnight.
DAY 12 – SUNDAY: ZARAGOZA – MADRID
Breakfast at the hotel.
We visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, the first Marian Shrine in Christianity, where the Virgin appeared to St. James on a jasper pillar.
We also explore the city, including the Aljafería Palace and La Seo Cathedral.
After free time, we depart for Madrid. Arrival and overnight.
DAY 13 – MONDAY: MADRID – END OF PILGRIMAGE
Breakfast at the hotel. Farewell to the pilgrims and end of services.
