Europe Marian Shrines Tour - 17 Days

Depart on an international flight to Lisbon. We begin this Pilgrimage with a flight from any Latin American city, crossing the ocean. A night to prepare our spirit, Overnight onboard.

Breakfast. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Breakfast. In the morning, enjoy a panoramic city tour, taking us to the Belém district, the departure point for Portuguese navigators who explored the oceans in the 15th century. Rest of the day free. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart for Fátima, an important pilgrimage site. Free time to visit the Basilica. At the scheduled time, transfer by bus or plane to Madrid. Arrival at the hotel. Overnight.

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the city or go shopping. Overnight.

Breakfast. Morning panoramic city tour with a local guide, covering Plaza de España, Cibeles Fountain, Plaza de Oriente, Puerta de Alcalá, Ciudad Universitaria, etc. In the afternoon, we suggest an optional visit to the Imperial City of Toledo. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart for San Sebastián, one of Spain's most beautiful cities. Time to stroll through its old town. Continue towards the French Pyrenees region. Free time to attend the impressive Torchlight Procession (not held every day) and visit the Grotto of Massabielle, where the Virgin is said to have appeared to Bernadette. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart through the beautiful landscapes of the French countryside towards Blois, a historic city on the banks of the Loire and a representative enclave of the region, featuring its important Royal Castle. Free time. Overnight.

Breakfast. Depart for the French capital. Arrival and panoramic tour of the City of Light, covering the Champs-Élysées Avenue, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Île de la Cité, etc. Brief time to visit the Miraculous Medal shrine. Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight at the planned hotel.

Accommodation and breakfast. Full day at leisure for optional excursions and further exploration of this fascinating city.

Breakfast. Depart for Dijon, a city world-renowned for its famous mustard. You can stroll through its medieval historic center, home to one of France's oldest museums, the Museum of Fine Arts. Continue the journey to Zurich. Arrival and free time to explore this beautiful Swiss city. Optionally, join a guided tour to visit Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof hill, the old sailors' and fishermen's quarter (Schipfe), and Zurich's oldest bridge (Rathaus-Brücke) by the lake, etc. Overnight.

Breakfast and depart for Lucerne, situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne, which has preserved its medieval charm in its buildings, squares, and alleys. Optionally, take an excursion to Mount Titlis: ascend by cable car to the summit of the Swiss Alps, enjoying breathtaking snowy landscapes and unique experiences with the attractions available. At the designated time, travel to Venice, one of the world's most beautiful cities. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast. Morning dedicated to visiting Venice, the city of 118 islands. Transfer by Vaporetto to St. Mark's Square. Walking tour covering St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, etc. Free time to explore the labyrinthine streets and canals on your own, admiring the contrasts between the beautiful palaces on the Grand Canal and the small churches. We suggest an optional gondola ride to complete your experience. At the scheduled time, depart for Padua, known for Saint Anthony, with time to visit its cathedral. Continue to Florence. Arrival and overnight at the planned hotel.

Breakfast. Panoramic tour of the city, the cradle of the Renaissance and the Italian language. We will walk through this city brimming with art, history, and culture, admiring the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its beautiful Campanile, the Baptistery decorated with the famous Gates of Paradise, which were passed by famous figures such as Michelangelo and Dante Alighieri. At the scheduled time, depart towards Assisi, where we will visit the city and the Basilica of Saint Francis, then continue to Rome, the Eternal City. Overnight.

Breakfast. Free day during which you can opt for one of Italy's most interesting excursions: Capri and Naples-Pompeii, a full-day trip to discover Naples, the most typical Italian city; Capri, a picturesque Mediterranean island; and Pompeii, a splendid and mythological Roman city. Overnight.

Breakfast and departure for Vatican City to attend the Holy Father's audience (if the Pope is in Rome). Afterwards, a panoramic tour of the Imperial City, covering the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Piazza Venezia, and St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City State. Rest of the day free to visit the famous Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Overnight.

Breakfast and transfer to the airport at the scheduled time for your return flight. NOTE: If the client wishes, we can add a pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Rome. PLEASE INQUIRE.