Shrines of Europe Pilgrimage | For Groups

  • 9 Nights
  • On Request Per Person
  • Spain, France and Portugal

The Shrines of Europe Pilgrimage is a 10 days sacred journey that brings groups through a spiritual pilgrimage across France, Spain and Portugal.

The group will start this special journey in Lourdes, where Bernadette Soubirous reported eighteen visions of the Virgin Mary in 1858. A religious programme is prepared for the pilgrims which gives them an opportunity to take part in the Blessing of the Sick, the Blessed Sacrament and the Torchlight Processions. The group will enjoy fully guided tour visiting places associated with St. Bernadette, including the Boly Mills, Le Cachot, the Hospice, the Parish Church and the Cemetery as well as a guided walking tour of the Grotto Domain visiting the Grotto, the Baths, the Basilicas and the Stations of the Cross.

The group will travel down to Loyola, Spain, and visit the Basilica of St. Ignatius, the founder of the Society of Jesus, and his home at the Loyola Shrine. Then continue to Burgos, the historic capital of Castile and home to the Cathedral of Burgos (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984). The group will take a trip to Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the city’s Cathedral, popular for being the destination of the ninth century Medieval pilgrimage, Camino de Santiago.

Next stop will be Fátima, located in central Portugal north of Lisbon. This important pilgrimage site commemorates the events of 1917, when three shepherd children, Lúcia Santos and her cousins reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary.

For more information about organising your Shrines of Europe Pilgrimage, contact our knowledgeable pilgrimage travel experts.

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Shrines of Europe Pilgrimage | For Groups

The Shrines of Europe Pilgrimage is a 10 days sacred journey that brings groups through a spiritual pilgrimage across France, Spain and Portugal.

The group will start this special journey in Lourdes, where Bernadette Soubirous reported eighteen visions of the Virgin Mary in 1858. A religious programme is prepared for the pilgrims which gives them an opportunity to take part in the Blessing of the Sick, the Blessed Sacrament and the Torchlight Processions. The group will enjoy fully guided tour visiting places associated with St. Bernadette, including the Boly Mills, Le Cachot, the Hospice, the Parish Church and the Cemetery as well as a guided walking tour of the Grotto Domain visiting the Grotto, the Baths, the Basilicas and the Stations of the Cross.

The group will travel down to Loyola, Spain, and visit the Basilica of St. Ignatius, the founder of the Society of Jesus, and his home at the Loyola Shrine. Then continue to Burgos, the historic capital of Castile and home to the Cathedral of Burgos (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984). The group will take a trip to Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the city’s Cathedral, popular for being the destination of the ninth century Medieval pilgrimage, Camino de Santiago.

Next stop will be Fátima, located in central Portugal north of Lisbon. This important pilgrimage site commemorates the events of 1917, when three shepherd children, Lúcia Santos and her cousins reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary.

For more information about organising your Shrines of Europe Pilgrimage, contact our knowledgeable pilgrimage travel experts.

Itinerary

  • Direct flight from Dublin to Lourdes
  • Transfer on arrival from the airport to your hotel with guide assistance
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Lourdes
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Burgos
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Santiago de Compostela
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Fatima
  • Daily breakfast and evening meal served at hotels; lunch also included in Fatima and Lourdes
  • Transfer from your hotel to Lisbon airport for return flight
  • Direct flight from Lisbon to Dublin
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach for all transfers and tours

PILGRIMAGE PROGRAMME

  • Full religious programme organised by Joe Walsh Tours and led by Spiritual Director
  • Introductory tour of the Grotto Domain visiting the Grotto, Baths, Basilicas and Stations of the Cross
  • Guided walking tour of Lourdes visiting places associated with the life of St. Bernadette
  • In Santiago de Compostela, visit places associated with St. James, the Cathedral, the Palace of Gelmirez, the Church of Santa Maria del Sar, the Royal Hospital and the Monastery of San Martin Pinario
  • Guided tour of the Sanctuary Square in Fatima
  • Sightseeing tour of Fatima
  • Guided tour of the Fatima and Aljustrel region visiting places relating to the three shepherd children and the locations of the Apparitions
  • Full assistance of Joe Walsh Tours guides and representatives throughout the pilgrimage

OPTIONAL

  • Sigh Guided excursions from Fatima to Lisbon, Nazare, Santarem and Coimbra (available to book locally; subject to minimum number of participants)
  • Guided excursions from Lourdes (available to book locally; subject to minimum number of participants)

Shrines of Europe Pilgrimage Itinerary

Day 1 – Lourdes (France)

  • Arrival at Lourdes Airport
  • Check-in full board hotel for 3 nights

Day 2 & 3 – Lourdes (France)

  • Take part in the Blessing of the Sick, the Blessed Sacrament and the Torchlight Processions
  • Guided tour visiting places associated with St. Bernadette, including the Boly Mills, Le Cachot, the Hospice, the Parish Church and the Cemetery
  • Guided walking tour of the Grotto Domain visiting the Grotto, the Baths, the Basilicas and the Stations of the Cross

Day 4 – Loyola & Burgos (Spain)

  • Depart Lourdes for Loyola
  • Visit the Basilica of St. Ignatius, the founder of the Society of Jesus, and his home at the Loyola Shrine
  • Continue to Burgos, capital of Castile
  • Check-in & dinner

Day 5 – Burgos & Santiago de Compostela (Spain)

  • Breakfast & check-out
  • Tour of Burgos city centre and Burgos Cathedral
  •  Depart to Santiago de Compostela
  • Visit the city’s Cathedral, The Way of Saint James (Spanish: Camino de Santiago)
  • Check-in & dinner

Day 6 – Santiago de Compostela (Spain)

  • Explore sites linked to St. James including the cathedral housing his tomb, along with the Palace of Gelmírez, the Church of Santa María del Sar, the Royal Hospital, and the Monastery of San Martín Pinario
  • Dinner & overnight

Day 7 to 9 – Fatima (Portugal)

  • Check-out and travel to Fatima
  • Check-in hotel for 3 nights on full board basis
  • Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, Cova da Iria, Valinhos, Loca do Cabeço, the homes of the visionaries, the old parish church, the Rosary Basilica, and the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration
  • Walk the Hungarian Way of the Cross
  • OPTIONAL half-day excursion to Nazaré, home to the Shrine of Our Lady of Nazaré

Day 10

  • Free time in Fatima a until departure for Lisbon Airport for your direct flight to Dublin
  • Price quoted per person on a shared twin room basis
  • Airline taxes, charges and government levies are included
  • A non-refundable deposit per person is required to confirm booking
  • Please note this is a guideline price that will vary depending on travel dates and group size
  • Please note this itinerary can be custom-made
  • Optional Travel Insurance: €55 up to 79years; €75 from 80 to 94 years.

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