Easter or Holy Week is the most sacred time of the year and also a very special time for pilgrimage. At Joe Walsh Tours we have a selection of wonderful Easter pilgrimage tours from Ireland as the shrines commemorate the Passion of Christ.
Spring is a great time of the year to travel as Easter marks the start of pilgrimage season. Our local teams are looking forward to meeting all our 2024 pilgrims.
EASTER PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES
DEPARTING: 27TH MARCH | 4 NIGHTS
Joining this tour, pilgrims will get to experience Holy Thursday and Good Friday at the Sanctuary, and take part in special events such as the Mass of the Last Supper and the Way of the Cross on Good Friday.
Our classic pilgrimage to Lourdes follows a detailed programme organised by the Joe Walsh Tours team and led by our knowledgeable team in Lourdes led by Fionnuala Brua and Caroline Trainor.
During the pilgrimage, pilgrims will visit the Grotto, Baths, Basilicas and follow the Stations of the Cross. They will also take part in the striking processions such as the evening Torchlight Marian procession.
A guided walking tour of Lourdes also takes pilgrims to the places associated with the life of Saint Bernadette.
EASTER PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
DEPARTING: 30TH MARCH | 7 NIGHTS
While our pilgrimage to Medjugorje departing on 27th March is sold out, pilgrims still have the opportunity to travel on Easter Sunday and spend the afternoon and Easter Monday at the Sanctuary.
A detailed programme has been carefully planned and organised by our team of guides led by Philip Ryan.
As well as attending mass every day and meeting the visionaries, this pilgrimage to Medjugorje includes visits to must-see places such as the Blue Cross, Apparition Hill, Mount Krizevac, Cennacolo Community and the Community of the Oasis of Peace.
PASQUETTA IN ROME
DEPARTING 1ST APRIL | 4 NIGHTS
We will be arriving on Easter Monday, also known as the Pasquetta or Angels Monday.
We will enjoy a few days of sightseeing and visiting the most important shrines in Rome and the Vatican City, including the Basilica of Saint John Lateran or the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, dating back to the 4th century and home to the relics of Saint Paul.
At the Vatican City, we will visit Saint Peter’s Basilica and the magnificent Square, as well as the Vatican Museums and take part in a Papal Audience.
When in Rome… we will spend some time also admiring the city’s extraordinary heritage and most iconic monuments such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and the Piazza di Trevi.
FATIMA
DEPARTING 1ST APRIL | 4 NIGHTS
While Easter events in Fatima come to an end on Easter Sunday, this pilgrimage arriving on Easter Monday is the first of the season and a fantastic opportunity to enjoy Spring time at the Sanctuary. Our expert local team led by Carina and Elsa have a detailed programme including the Hungarian Stations of the Cross and visits to the places related to the life of the Three Shepherd Children.
All our pilgrimages are carefully designed by our team of experts and led by our knowledgeable local teams. Our guides and representatives will provide guidance and assistance to pilgrims at all times, ensuring you receive the highest standard of service and enjoy a memorable pilgrimage.
READ MORE: How is Holy Week celebrated?
Contact our Pilgrimage travel team for more details about our upcoming departures and/or to book your Easter pilgrimage.
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