Inclusions
- Return International Flights
- Private vehicle exclusively for your group throughout the tour as per the itinerary
- 3-star hotel accommodation for 12 nights with breakfast
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) as per itinerary
- Guided entry to the Catacombs in Rome
- Return boat transfer to St. Mark’s Square in Venice
- Mt. Titlis cable car experience in Switzerland
- Eiffel Tower second level entrance in Paris
- Seine River Cruise in Paris
- Driver accommodation and meals
- Fuel charges for the entire journey
- Parking fees at all destinations
- Toll and motorway usage charges
- All relevant taxes and transport permits
You'll Love
- Papal Audience at St. Peter’s Square – Attend a spiritually enriching audience with the Pope (subject to availability).
- Visit to Assisi – Explore the sacred town of St. Francis and St. Clare, filled with medieval charm and deep religious significance.
- Mount Titlis Excursion – Enjoy a breathtaking Alpine experience with panoramic cable car views and snow activities in Switzerland.
- Venice Island Tour – Discover the magic of Venice with a scenic boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and optional gondola ride.
- Pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima – Pray and reflect at two of the most important Marian shrines in the world.
Overview
This 13-day Rome to Fatima Pilgrimage Tour offers a deeply spiritual and culturally enriching journey through some of the most significant Christian sites in Europe. Beginning in the Eternal City of Rome, the tour includes visits to the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Catacombs, with a special opportunity to attend a Papal Audience. From there, pilgrims travel to the peaceful town of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, before continuing through Padua and Venice, where a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square adds a magical touch. The journey then leads through the scenic Swiss Alps with a thrilling visit to Mount Titlis, before reaching Paris for city highlights including the Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise. The tour then turns more contemplative, with meaningful visits to the sacred shrines of Lourdes in France, Avila in Spain—home of St. Teresa—and concluding at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal. With comfortable accommodations, full meals, and private transport, this pilgrimage combines faith, history, and breathtaking landscapes into a truly unforgettable experience.
When/Date
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 20:05, you will be warmly welcomed by your representative and transferred to a local restaurant for dinner. Afterward, proceed to the hotel for check-in and overnight stay in Rome.
Today begins your spiritual journey in the Eternal City. In the morning, explore the Major Basilicas of Rome, including St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, along with a guided visit to the Catacombs. After lunch, visit the Vatican Museums, marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, and experience the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica. Return to the hotel after dinner.
In the early morning, transfer to St. Peter’s Square for the Papal Audience (subject to the Pope's schedule). After a spiritually uplifting experience and lunch, continue to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, the Church of St. Clare, and the town’s medieval streets before checking into the hotel for dinner and rest.
Leave Assisi after breakfast and head to Pisa, where you'll visit the famous Leaning Tower and surrounding Piazza dei Miracoli. Later, travel to Padua, home of St. Anthony, to visit his basilica before checking into your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Start the day with a transfer to Venice, where you’ll enjoy a scenic return boat transfer to St. Mark’s Square. Discover its iconic sites including St. Mark’s Basilica and the Bell Tower. Optional gondola rides and glass-blowing demonstrations can be arranged. Later, journey through the Alps into Switzerland for overnight stay in Engelberg.
Today, ascend Mt. Titlis by cable car to experience the snowy peaks and panoramic views. After lunch, depart for Dijon, France, known for its historic architecture and culinary heritage. Dinner and overnight stay in Dijon.
After breakfast, drive to Paris. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided city tour, including a visit to the Eiffel Tower (2nd level) and a scenic Seine River Cruise. After dinner, check in at the hotel and relax.
Visit major Catholic pilgrimage sites in Paris, such as the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and Sacré-Cœur Basilica. After lunch, continue to the town of Tours, where you will check into your hotel after dinner.
Depart from Tours and travel to the world-renowned Marian shrine of Lourdes. Upon arrival, visit the Sanctuary, attend Mass, and if time allows, participate in the candlelight procession. Overnight stay in Lourdes.
A full day for prayer and reflection at Lourdes. Visit the Grotto of Massabielle, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Baths, and walk the Way of the Cross. You may join Masses in various languages throughout the day. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.
After breakfast, head to Avila, Spain – the city of St. Teresa of Avila. Walk along the old medieval walls and visit the Convent of St. Teresa. Enjoy local Spanish cuisine and overnight in Avila.
Today, journey into Portugal and arrive at the sacred site of Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Visit the Sanctuary, Chapel of Apparitions, Basilica of the Holy Trinity, and the graves of the visionaries. Participate in evening devotions and stay overnight.
Conclude your pilgrimage with final prayers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. After breakfast, transfer to Lisbon Airport for your return flight, carrying the blessings and spiritual memories of this deeply meaningful journey.
