Follow The Virgin Mary

Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon, Portugal

Fly to Lisbon, Portugal the 2nd oldest capital city in Europe next to Athens, where our representative will meet you in the Airport & escort you to your 5 star hotel where you can rest & acclimate. In the late afternoon/evening after a nice meal, you will visit Rua Augusta, a prominent street in the heart of Lisbon known for its vibrant atmosphere, shops, restaurants & iconic Arco da Rua Augusta at its southern end. From here, we will take a walk to Castelo De São Jorge, an 11th century built castle perched atop Lisbon’s highest hill & the featured symbol of the city where you will see panoramic views of Lisbon & the Tagus River.

Day 2: Fátima & Cristo Rei Statue

After breakfast at the hotel, you will pilgrimage to Fatima, the famous site Mary appeared to the 3 shepard children-Lúcia dos Santos, Francisco & Jacinta Marto at. You will visit The Chapel of Apparitions marking the exact spot of the apparitions, the Basilica of our Lady of the Rosary & the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. After leaving Fatima, we will cross the historic 25 de Abril Bridge & visit the Christo Rei Statue of Jesus, marking a symbol of peace over Lisbon. You will get to go all the way to the top of the statue & see a beautiful view of Lisbon before we head back to the hotel for the evening.

""A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head." - Revelation 12:1"

Day 3: Lisbon Culture & Flight to Valencia

Start the day eating at the famous Pastais de Belem Bakery founded in 1837 & the birthplace of Pastes de Natas, the world famous crispy, creamy, egg custard fillings. Next we will visit the Jeronimos Monastery next to it, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the Monastery, we will see the Belem Tower, a medieval fortress & another UNESCO World Heritage Site before ending our stay in Lisbon with a visit to the Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa). We will now go to the airport nearby for a short 90 minute flight to Valencia Spain!

Day 4: Valencia, The Holy Grail & Paella

Wake up in Valencia, Spain, arguably the most beautiful city in Europe, where we start the day visiting the breath taking Cathedral of Valencia which houses the Holy Grail believed to be the cup Jesus drank out of at the last supper. After a guided tour through the church, we will go to the Playa de la Malvarossa Beach where you will enjoy the afternoon. After the beach we will eat dinner at Casa Carmela, the staple restaurant in Valencia, the birthplace of Paella.

Day 5: Zaragoza & Barcelona

After breakfast at the hotel in Valencia, you will go to magical Zaragoza & see the site of the very 1st apparition in history. Mary appeared to St James in Zaragoza in 40 AD & the entire town is centered around the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. The statue is made of a material that does not exist on Earth & many miracles & healings have happened near it. Following our visit to Zaragoza we will drive to Barcelona, Spain where we will eat dinner at one of the best local Tapas restaurants (and if you like, enjoy some Sangria too).

Day 6: Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia

Wake up in Barcelona, Spain where after breakfast, we will visit La Sagrada Familia, a famous church that some people think is even more astonishing than St. Peters Basilica in Rome. This church is another UNESCO World Heritage Site & an iconic symbol of the city that embodies the architects vison of Christianity, nature & local Barcelona culture. It is meant to represent the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary & Joseph) with the tower of Jesus being the tallest. Following our visit here, we will enjoy the rest of the day at Barceloneta Beach, the most popular beach in Barcelona.

Day 7: Train to Lourdes & Miraculous Water

All aboard! Board a local train in Barcelona for a magical journey through the Southern part of France & snow capped Pyrenees Mountains to Lourdes, France, the site the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette at in 1858. Here you will explore the cave near the grotto of Massabielle where we pray you will experience the power of the Holy Spirit’s healing through Lourdes Miraculous Water. You can even attend confession if you choose. If you visit between April & October, you can attend the nightly Marian Torch Procession.

""I am the Immaculate Conception.""

Day 8: Paris, Notre Dame & Crown of Thorns

In the morning after refreshing our spirits in Lourdes, we will take a short 90 minute flight to Paris where we will start the day with brunch at a local café here in the culinary capital of the world! Following brunch, we will visit Notre Dame where you will get to see & maybe even touch & kiss the crown of thorns! This iconic church not only houses what is believed to be the crown of thorns, but even a piece of the cross Jesus was crucified on & one of its nails. Just outside the church we will visit Point Zero, a very small landmark marking the official starting point for measuring distances from Paris to other French cities. After relaxing at the hotel, later in the evening we will drive through the famous Arc De Triompe to do some shopping on Champs-Elysees, a famous avenue lined with Cafes, shops & theatres.

Day 9: Paris, Louvre & Eiffel Tower

We start the day visiting the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, an iconic church located on the hill of Montmartre. Here you will see views from Montmartre & experience the areas unique Bohemian vibe, watch street artists perform & more. Following our visit here, we will visit the Louvre, the most famous museum in the world, where you will see Leonardo Da Vinci’s timeless masterpiece the Mona Lisa & other famous pieces like the Venus De Milo, The Winged Victory of Samothrace (the inspiration for the Nike symbol), the Crypt of the Sphinx & more.

Day 10: Departure from Paris

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to the airport for Departure.