- Explore Castles, Monasteries, and ancient ruins? - Pray before Saints of the Church? - Walk in the footsteps of Saint Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross? - Experience the culture and rich heritage of Spain? - See magnificent gothic cathedrals? - Bathe in the sacred waters of Lourdes? - Share this experience with friends?
Cost:Est. $1950 +airfare $500 Initial Deposit $900 2nd Deposit $900 3rd Deposit Balance Due 90 Days before departure
Cancellation Fees $300 after Initial Deposit $400 after 2nd Deposit $500 after 3rd Deposit No refunds possible after final payment
*flight cost will be confirmed with reservation **Payment dates may be adjusted depending on actual departure dates *** specific locations subject to rearrange within the daily itinerary depending on actual dates of travel & inclusion of possible papal events
**** 25 pilgrims minimum for this itinerary
12 Day Itinerary
Day 1 Depart your city for Madrid Day 2 Arrive in Madrid, check into accommodations, Visit the Almudena Cathedral, Basilicas of San Francisco el Grande and San Isidro, Plaza Mayor, and the Royal Palace of Madrid Day 3 Day Trip to Avila: Be awed by the Convento de la Encarnacion, fortress-Cathedral, and Monasterio de Santo Tomas, pray before the relics of St. Teresa Day 4 Day Trip to Toledo, the ancient capital of Spain: Relax in the Plaza de Zocodover, explore the Iglesia de Santo Tome, the Catedral and Sinagoga de Santa Maria la Blanca Day 5 Day Trip to Segovia: Celebrate Mass at the Carmelite Convent, visit the Cathedral, pray in front of the body of St. John of the Cross Day 6 Travel to Barcelona, marvel at the Cathedral de la Santa Creu, Chapel of Santa Agatha, Santa Maria del Pi, and experience the color of the city on Las Ramblas Day 7 Enjoy the Gothic Quarters, Holy Family Church, Santa Maria del Mar, afternoon free Day 8 Depart this morning for the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat, arrive to Lourdes late this evening Day 9 Visit the basilicas of Lourdes and the Grotto of Our Lady, bathe in the sacred waters of Lourdes, candle light procession in honor of Our Lady Day 10 Walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette, pray the Stations of the Cross, take time in adoration and just to Be in this holy place Day 11 Morning free in Lourdes, return to Barcelona Day 12 Depart Barcelona for your city
Package Inclusions
Roundtrip airfare from your city to Spain, Transportation within Europe, two meals per day, hostel or convent lodging, entrance fees, JMJ Youth guide from arrival to departure in Spain. Daily mass will be part of the schedul.