Day 1: Departure USA
Board your overnight flight toward Lisbon with hearts open in prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to prepare you for the living faith of Iberia.
Portugal & Spain
10 Days
About This Pilgrimage
From the Sanctuary of Fátima where Our Lady appeared in 1917, to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela where the tomb of St. James the Apostle draws pilgrims from every nation, this 10-day journey traces the apostolic roots and Marian devotion that have shaped Iberia's faith for centuries. Visit the saints of Lisbon, witness the site of the Eucharistic Miracle at Santarém, pray before the miraculous pillar of Zaragoza, and walk Toledo's scripture-filled cathedral — a pilgrimage that begins in wonder and deepens with every step.
10 Days Itinerary
Day 2: Lisbon — Footsteps of Saints and Missionaries
Visit the Church of St. Anthony, built over the birthplace of the great Franciscan preacher who proclaimed Christ with power. Stand in the ancient Cathedral where centuries of faithful have prayed through trials and triumphs. Marvel at Jerónimos Monastery, a monument to Portugal's Catholic explorers who carried the Cross across the seas. Dinner and overnight Lisbon.
Meals: Dinner
Day 3: Santarém to Fátima — Eucharistic Miracle and Mary's Call
Kneel before the preserved bleeding Host of the 13th-century Eucharistic Miracle at Santarém, a tangible reminder of Christ's Real Presence. Continue to Fátima and enter the Sanctuary where Our Lady appeared in 1917 with urgent messages of prayer, penance and peace. Join the evening candlelight Rosary procession if available, walking with pilgrims from every nation. Dinner and overnight Fátima.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Fátima — Heart of Marian Devotion
Celebrate Mass at the Chapel of the Apparitions on the exact ground where the Mother of God stood before the shepherd children. Visit the tombs of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta and the homes in Aljustrel where simple faith changed the world. Walk the Stations of the Cross and linger in prayer at Valinhos, deepening your love for the Immaculate Heart and the Eucharist. Dinner and overnight Fátima.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Santiago de Compostela — Path of the Apostle
Travel north into Spain, carrying the spirit of the Camino in your heart. Arrive in Santiago de Compostela, the historic goal of countless pilgrims seeking the tomb of St. James the Greater. Stand before the Cathedral whose towers have welcomed the faithful for over a thousand years, and sense the living tradition of apostolic succession. Dinner and overnight Santiago.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Santiago de Compostela — Tomb of the Apostle
Attend the Pilgrim Mass and, if scheduled, witness the soaring Botafumeiro incense rising like prayers to heaven. Descend to the crypt where tradition holds the relics of St. James, the apostle who walked with Jesus and later evangelized Iberia. Embrace the statue of the saint as generations of pilgrims have done, and walk the ancient streets in quiet thanksgiving. Dinner and overnight Santiago.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Zaragoza — Mary's First Apparition to an Apostle
Journey eastward to Zaragoza and enter the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Here, according to ancient tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James while she was still alive on earth, encouraging him in his mission. Pray before the miraculous pillar and statue that have inspired Hispanic devotion for centuries. Dinner and overnight Zaragoza.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Zaragoza to Madrid — Continuing the Journey of Faith
Spend a final morning in prayer at Our Lady of the Pillar, asking her intercession for the Church and your loved ones. Travel to Madrid and visit the Almudena Cathedral, a modern house of worship rising over the capital. Reflect on how the faith planted by the apostles continues to shape nations and hearts. Dinner and overnight Madrid.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 9: Madrid Area — Saints, Scripture and Sacred History
Take a day trip to Toledo and stand in awe inside its magnificent Cathedral, filled with art that proclaims the stories of Scripture. Or visit Ávila, walking the walls and sites linked to St. Teresa of Jesus, Doctor of the Church and master of contemplative prayer. Let the lives of these saints call you to deeper intimacy with Christ, and end the day in quiet thanksgiving. Dinner and overnight Madrid.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10: Departure — Return Home
Transfer to the airport and board your flight back home to the USA. Let the graces of these holy places continue to shape your daily walk with Christ. The pilgrimage ends in miles, but the journey of faith goes on.
Meals: Breakfast