2025 Marian Pilgrimage


Tour Dates

February 26 - March 9, 2025

Tour Chaplain

Fr. Anthony Gaspar

Deposit Amount

$350 Per Person

Departs/Returns

Tour Price

San Francisco, USA

$3,560 Per Person

Tour Highlights

  • Vatican

    Madrid

    Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and bustling nightlife.

  • Assisi

    Lourdes

    Famous for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Saint Bernadette in 1858, it attracts millions of pilgrims annually seeking healing and spiritual solace.

  • Lanciano

    Barcelona

    Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia in Spain, is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city renowned for its art, architecture, and culture. Famous for the modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí, including the iconic Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the city seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary energy.

  • Amalfi Coast

    Zaragoza

    Located on the banks of the Ebro River, it boasts landmarks like the Basílica del Pilar, a stunning baroque church, and the Aljafería Palace, a medieval Islamic palace.

  • Board flight from San Francisco International Airport to Madrid, Spain

  • You will be welcomed by your tour escort and driver before our transfer to the hotel in Madrid for check-in, dinner and overnight stay.

  • We start we with panoramic walking tour of Madrid which includes Palacio Real (External view) - The official residence of the Spanish royal family, the Royal Palace is an impressive architectural and historical landmark. Passing by Plaza Mayor and Puerta Del Sol, Gran Via, and Madrid's main cathedral - the Almudena Cathedral, where we celebrate mass (subject to confirmation). Rest of the day will be on your own. Dinner at local restaurant (included). Overnight in Madrid.

  • After breakfast we will depart to Avila, the birthplace of Teresa of Avila. We will start the day with Mass at the church, marking the birthplace of St. Teresa of Jesus (Subject to confirmation) and is now the most complete museum dedicated to her life (entrance included). The atmosphere of Ávila surrounded by the 11th century walls did not change so much since the time of Santa Teresa, the first woman to be named Doctor of the Church and to whom the city is dedicated. We will then see the Cathedral (entrance included) and the “Convento De La Encarnación” where Saint Teresa became a nun. Free time for lunch. On to Zaragoza. Dinner at the restaurant adjoined to the hotel and overnight Zaragoza.

  • After breakfast we will celebrate mass at the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar (subject to confirmation), commemorating the first Marian apparition in the history of Christianity and is the only one that happened while the Virgin Mary was still alive. Although it was technically a bilocation of Our Lady, because she was living with John the Apostle in Jerusalem, it is still regarded as an apparition by the tradition of the Church. After a short orientation tour of the city of Zaragoza we will depart for Montserrat, which is a mountain range located near Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It's famous for its unique rock formations and the Benedictine monastery, Santa Maria de Montserrat, which is home to the Black Madonna statue. Visit the. Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey (entrance to the Statue of Black Madonna included). Lunch on your own. Explore the monastery and its various buildings, including the basilica, the esplanade, and the chapels. The highlight for many is seeing the Black Madonna statue, also known as La Moreneta, in the Basilica. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sitges, a picturesque town at the outskirts of Barcelona.

  • In the morning, we depart for a panoramic tour of Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia in Spain. We will visit sites such as the Montjuic and the panorama of the city; Sagrada Familia (Entrance included), Plaza Catalunya, Las Ramblas; Barri Gotic, where we will visit Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar (Entrance included) and see the famous Barcelona’s Cathedral (mass – subject to confirmation). Afternoon at leisure in Barcelona, then back to hotel in Sitges, dinner and overnight.

  • Today we depart region of Catalonia for the Sanctuary of Torreciudad nestled in the Pyrenes Mountains, where devotion to Our Lady here dates to the 11th century, but the carving of Our Lady was hidden until the Reconquista of Spain. Pray in the modern church which was built by St. Josemaria Escriva, whose life was saved by the Virgin of Torreciudad. Mass at the Sanctuary. (subject to confirmation). We will then continue to Lourdes where we will spend the next two nights. Upon arrival in Lourdes, we check-in, have dinner and overnight stay.

  • As we wake up to the serene waters and quaint community of Lourdes, we visit the historical and spiritual sites associated with the visionary child Bernadette (entrance included). We begin at the Grotto of the Apparitions, and then continue on a guided walking tour visiting the Basilica of St. Pius X, Boly Mill, Soubirous family home, the Basilica of the Rosary, the miraculous spring and the healing baths. Celebrate Mass. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

  • We start the day by boarding a minibus (20 seats each) we will drive along the scenic Amalfi Coast to reach Amalfi. Enjoy the sites of one of Europe’s most

  • These days will be at your own with free time to explore Paris! Start your journey with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower, followed by a stroll along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Explore the world-class art at the Louvre Museum and the Musée d'Orsay. Wander through the charming streets of Montmartre, visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Discover the Gothic splendor of Notre-Dame Cathedral and relax in the picturesque Luxembourg Gardens. Paris promises an unforgettable experience with its rich culture and timeless beauty.

  • These days will be at your own with free time to explore Paris! Start your journey with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower, followed by a stroll along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Explore the world-class art at the Louvre Museum and the Musée d'Orsay. Wander through the charming streets of Montmartre, visiting the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Discover the Gothic splendor of Notre-Dame Cathedral and relax in the picturesque Luxembourg Gardens. Paris promises an unforgettable experience with its rich culture and timeless beauty.

  • Return home from CDG Airport to San Francisco, USA.

Daily Itinerary

  • We take care of your flights to and from destinations and we can help with any requests with the Airlines on your behalf.

  • We use superior class hotels and book rooms with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

  • Don’t worry about your check-in luggage when going to your room and checking out because the porters will deliver it to your door.

  • The advantage of traveling with the group is a group transfer to and from the airport.

  • Our team of Professionally trained guides provide all-around information and always available to answer any questions you may have.

  • A daily private mass with the tour Chaplain at some of the most important churches and basilicas.

  • Breakfast and dinners are included daily. Sometimes the meals are served buffet style, or a 3 course meal.

  • All entrance fees to all of the sites are taken cared of. No more waiting in line to grab your tickets. We’ve already pre-purchased them for you.

  • Makes listening and exploring the different sites easier.

Tour Includes

  • We highly recommend travel insurance when traveling abroad.

  • Tips for guides, drivers, hotel, and restaurant staff will be collected before departure. This will be collected at pre-departure meeting

  • Some lunches will be on your own, other days it will be included.

  • ETIAS preapproval

  • Traveling alone? You can occupy and have your own room - a supplement applies.

  • We know you love to shop and eat, so be prepared with your shopping money!

Not Included