Marian Journey: Barcelona-Rome 12D-11N

DAY 1

Destination: Barcelona 

Meal Plan: Dinner 

Arrive in Barcelona and meet your tour escort. Begin your pilgrimage journey with a drive to the hotel for check-in. 

Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Barcelona (Hotel Four Points by Sheraton or similar)

DAY 2 

Destination: Barcelona 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

Explore Barcelona, a city renowned for its vibrant energy, history, and architectural masterpieces. Visit Plaza España, Plaza Real, Plaza Catalunya, Olympic Stadium, Christopher Columbus Monument, and Arch of Triumph (photo stops). Visit La Sagrada Familia (entrance), Gaudí’s masterpiece and one of the most visited monuments in Spain. 

• Plaza España: A grand square with impressive architecture.
• La Sagrada Familia: The iconic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Barcelona (Hotel Four Points by Sheraton or similar)

DAY 3

Destination: Barcelona – Monistrol de Montserrat – Andorra la Vella 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

Travel to Montserrat, a sacred site famous for its stunning scenery and the Black Madonna. Explore the Monastery of Montserrat, Santa Cova, and enjoy a Montserrat Cable Car ride (entrance). Continue to Andorra la Vella. 

• Montserrat Monastery: A famous pilgrimage site and home to the Black Madonna.
• Santa Cova: The sacred cave where the Virgin Mary appeared.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Andorra la Vella (Hotel Spa Princesa Parc or similar)

DAY 4 

Destination: Andorra la Vella – Lourdes 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Lourdes, one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the world. Enjoy free time for personal reflection and devotion at The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes and the Chapel of the Apparitions. 

• The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes: The main pilgrimage site in Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary appeared.
• Chapel of the Apparitions: The site where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Lourdes (Hotel Alba or similar)

DAY 5 

Destination: Lourdes – Burgos 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

Travel to Burgos, home to a stunning Gothic cathedral. Visit the Museum of Human Evolution and explore the Burgos Castle, Espolón Walk, and Monastery of Santa María de Las Huelgas.

• Burgos Cathedral: A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, housing the tomb of El Cid.
• Museum of Human Evolution: A museum showcasing the discovery of early human fossils.

 Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Burgos (Hotel NH Collection Palacio de Burgos or similar)

DAY 6

Destination: Burgos – Fatima 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

Travel to Fatima, another significant pilgrimage site. Stop briefly in Salamanca for a refreshing break before continuing to Fatima. 

• Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima: One of the most important Marian shrines in the world.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Fatima (Hotel S Divine Fatima or similar)

DAY 7

Destination: Fatima 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

Explore Fatima’s Sanctuary, visiting the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. Enjoy some free time for individual reflection and prayer.

• Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary: A major church within the Fatima Sanctuary.
• Chapel of the Apparitions: The place where the Virgin Mary appeared to the three shepherd children.

 Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Fatima (Hotel S Divine Fatima or similar)

DAY 8

Destination: Fatima – Lisbon – Rome 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

Drive to Lisbon for a flight to Rome, Italy. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour of Vatican City, visiting St. Peter's Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, Santa Maria Maggiore, and other key landmarks.

• St. Peter's Basilica: The largest church in the world, known for its impressive dome and art.
• Vatican Museums: Home to some of the world’s most famous art collections.

 Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Rome (Hotel Mercure Roma West or similar)

DAY 9 

Destination: Rome – San Giovanni Rotondo 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

Visit San Giovanni Rotondo, home to the shrine of Padre Pio. Visit the Convento di Santa Maria delle Grazie and Chiesa di San Pio da Pietrelcina. 

• Convento di Santa Maria delle Grazie: The spiritual home of Padre Pio.
• Chiesa di San Pio da Pietrelcina: The church dedicated to Padre Pio, known for its serene atmosphere.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo (Hotel Gran Paradiso or similar)

DAY 10 

Destination: San Giovanni Rotondo – Assisi – Rome 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

Travel to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. Explore the Basilica di San Francesco, Chiesa di Santa Chiara, and Santa Maria degli Angeli. Continue your journey to Rome for dinner and overnight stay. 

• Basilica di San Francesco: The final resting place of St. Francis, with stunning frescoes by Giotto.
• Chiesa di Santa Chiara: A church dedicated to St. Clare, the founder of the Poor Clares.

Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Rome (Hotel Mercure Roma West or similar)

DAY 11 

Destination: Rome 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

Experience a Papal Audience in the morning, followed by a Rome City Tour visiting St. Paul Outside the Walls, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, and Roman Forum.Papal Audience: A public event where the Pope addresses visitors in St. Peter’s Square.

• St. Paul Outside the Walls: A major basilica and one of the four papal basilicas of Rome.
• Trevi Fountain: A Baroque fountain famous for the tradition of throwing coins.
• Spanish Steps: A grand staircase located in the heart of Rome.

. Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Rome (Hotel Mercure Roma West or similar)

DAY 12 

Destination: Rome 

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

Bid farewell to Rome and your unforgettable pilgrimage, filled with memories of cultural, spiritual, and historical wonders. 

Accommodation: None