Our pilgrimage begins as we leave JFK airport for an overnight flight to Lisbon. Dinner and breakfast are served on board.

Arrive Lisbon, drive to the town of Santarem for a short visit, one of the oldest cities in the world. We will walk through the narrow streets to the Church of St Stephen, containing the oldest recorded Eucharistic miracle.

Behold the 750 years old Holy Miracle of Santarem, a relic of the Bleeding Host. Stolen by a woman in payment to a sorcerer, the host begins to emit a brilliant beam of light and began to profusely bleed.

Reverently returned to the church of St. Stephen, this miracle has been on continuous display since 1269. In the late afternoon, we drive to nearby Fatima, the location of the Blessed Mother who appeared in 1917 to three simple shepherd children and exhorted mankind to pray for world peace. After settling into your hotel, evening mass at the Basilica and afterwards, you may participate in the candlelight procession or relax.

Dinner and overnight in Fatima.

After breakfast, we will celebrate morning Mass at the Little Chapel of the Apparitions. We will tour Fatima and see the Basilica, site of Francesco and Jacinta's graves; the Hamlet of Aljustrel, where the children lived; and Valinhos, the site of Our Lady's appearance after the children's return from prison. Follow the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) was built by Hungarian refugees and culminates in the Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima. Join pilgrims from around the world in an evening candlelight procession to pray the rosary.

Don't forget your white handkerchief for the Adios farewell, when thousands of pilgrims wave a loving farewell to the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary. In the late afternoon watch the video presentation.

Dinner and overnight in Fatima.

After breakfast we will celebrate and early Mass at the Shrine and continue to Valladolid through Spanish countryside.

Dinner and overnight in Valladolid.

After breakfast, we will drive to Burgos once the capital of Spain. On arrival we will visit the beautiful Gothic Cathedral, the third largest in Spain after Seville and Toledo. Following our visit we continue northeastward along the Basque coast and cross the border into France. In late afternoon, we arrive in Lourdes. After dinner we will join candlelight Procession.

Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

After breakfast morning mass at the Grotto. Participate in the walking tour of Lourdes and Way of Cross. Lourdes is the birthplace of St. Bernadette to whom Our Lady appeared in 1858 near the Grotto of Massabielle. Take time for personal devotions, drink Holy Water, visit the Miraculous Baths and enjoy a video presentation telling the story. Guided tour to the Museum and St. Bernadette's House. Participate in the Evening Candlelight Procession.

Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

After breakfast, we depart by TGV train for Paris. On arrival, we will enjoy an orientation drive of the city.

Free time for Dinner on your own on 13th district and overnight in Paris.

After breakfast, we will visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal. We will see the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure whose guardian angel led her to the chapel where the Blessed Virgin displayed a vision of the miraculous medal and later the green scapular wherein the Blessed Virgin promised bountiful graces for all the wearers of this.

Guided tour of this beautiful city, which includes the Champs Elysees, L'Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the Church of the Sacre Coeur and if time allows visit the Church of St. Vincent de Paul.

Free time for Dinner on your own and overnight in Paris.

After breakfast, we will travel northwest by motor coach to the town of Lisieux, the home of St. Therese of Lisieux whom Pope Pius X called "the Greatest Saint of Modern times." Her extraordinary love for God and service to humanity comes alive as you visit the Basilica Cathedral of St. Peter, and Les Buissonets, her family home. On display are relics, clothing, and personal objects belonging to the "Little Flower." View the statue depicting the Blessed Virgin who smiled at St. Therese during an ecstasy before curing her illness. Combine your prayers in the Carmel Chapel with the Carmelite sisters, just as St. Therese did before her death in 1897.

Return to Paris and dinner overnight in Paris.

After breakfast, we depart by motor coach for Nevers. St. Bernadette lived for 12 years as part of the congregation of the Sister of Nevers after taking the veil in 1867. Throughout her life she suffered and eventually died from asthma, at age 35. We will visit the convent of St. Gildard where St. Bernadette's incorrupt body reposes. Then, we return to Paris for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the United States.