INSPIRE2020 ExtensionsJuly 14-19, 2020 and/or
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France
Poland
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Spain & Portugal
Medjugorje Youth Festival
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Custom Extensions
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Groups may lengthen or shorten any of our recommended itineraries. Let us know your preferred travel dates, and we will modify your quote accordingly.
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Fully customized extensions can be created for groups with 15 or more pilgrims. If you have a specific itinerary in mind, please email the details to info@JMJyouth.com. We will create a quote based on your plans.
Need some inspiration? Browse our custom pilgrimage itineraries.
Groups may lengthen or shorten any of our recommended itineraries. Let us know your preferred travel dates, and we will modify your quote accordingly.
Have a different destination in mind?
Fully customized extensions can be created for groups with 15 or more pilgrims. If you have a specific itinerary in mind, please email the details to info@JMJyouth.com. We will create a quote based on your plans.
Need some inspiration? Browse our custom pilgrimage itineraries.
France
PRE-CORE ITINERARY
July 14th, Tues Arrive in Paris and check into your lodging. Walk the ancient center of Paris visiting Notre Dame, Ste. Chapelle, and the Holocaust Memorial. Make an evening visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacre Cœur). July 15th, Wed Visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, where you can pray before the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure. Explore the catacombs of Paris in the afternoon. View "The City of Light" as it is meant to be seen with an evening visit to the Eiffel Tower. July 16th, Thur Make a day trip to Chartres to pray before the relic of Mary's veil in the most magnificent Gothic Cathedral in France. Return to Paris for a free evening. July 17th, Fri Transfer to Lourdes by train or coach bus. Time permitting, participate in the evening candlelight procession in honor of Our Lady. July 18th, Sat Pray in the triple basilicas of Lourdes and at the Grotto of Our Lady. Walk the Stations of the Cross in the spirit of St. Bernadette. Walk in the evening candlelight procession in honor of Our Lady. July 19th, Sun Enjoy a free day to go to confession, to bathe in the sacred waters, and to spend time with our Lord in Adoration. Walk in the evening candlelight procession in honor of Our Lady. July 20th, Mon Transfer to Barcelona for your flight to Rome to begin the core pilgrimage. POST-CORE ITINERARY July 27th, Mon Depart Rome on your flight to Barcelona. Upon arrival, board a coach bus for your transfer to Lourdes. Time permitting, walk in the evening candlelight procession in honor of Our Lady. July 28th, Tues Pray in the triple basilicas of Lourdes and at the Grotto of Our Lady. Walk the Stations of the Cross in the spirit of St. Bernadette. Walk in the evening candlelight procession in honor of Our Lady. July 29th, Wed Enjoy a free day to go to confession, to bathe in the sacred waters, and to spend time with our Lord in Adoration. Walk in the evening candlelight procession in honor of Our Lady. July 30th, Thur Depart for Paris in the morning by train or coach bus. Make an evening visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacré-Cœur). July 31st, Fri Visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, where you can pray before the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure. Explore the catacombs of Paris in the afternoon. View "The City of Light" as it is meant to be seen with an evening visit to the Eiffel Tower. Aug 1st, Sat Start the day with visits to Notre Dame, Ste Chapelle, and the Holocaust Memorial. In the afternoon, make an excursion to Chartres to pray before the relic of Mary's veil in the most magnificent Gothic Cathedral in France. Aug 2nd, Sun Bid adieu to Paris for your flight home. |
Spain & Portugal
PRE-CORE ITINERARY
July 14th, Tues Arrive in Lisbon, visit the birthplace of St. Anthony of Padua followed by a panoramic tour of the city followed by a stop at the Church of St. Stephen, or “Church of the Holy Miracle,” in Santarem. Continue to Fatima. July 15th, Wed Visit the Basilica of Our Lady for Mass followed by a visit to the homes of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta and the Stations of the Cross. Participate in the evening’s Candlelight Procession July 16th, Thur Depart Fatima this morning for Santiago de Compostela. Visit the Cathedral of St. James the Apostle and venerate his relics. Celebrate Mass and experience the famous swinging of the “Botafumiero”, the Cathedral’s giant censer July 17th, Fri Morning walking tour of Santiago de Compostela before departing for Avila. Visit Albe de Tormes and the tomb of St. Teresa. Arrive in Avila, the best-preserved walled city in the world and celebrate Mass at the Carmelite Monastery. Visit the cell where St. Teresa lived, and see relics of both St. Teresa and St. John of the Cross. July 18th, Sat Morning walking tour of Avila, transfer to Madrid where you will visit the Royal Palace and the recently dedicated Cathedral of Our Lady of Almudena. July 19th, Sun Explore the streets and sites of the Medieval city of Toledo, the ancient capital of Spain, including Plaza de Zocodover, the Church of Santo Tome, the Cathedral and the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca, night in Madrid July 20th, Mon Depart on your flight to Rome to begin the core pilgrimage. POST-CORE ITINERARY July 27th, Mon Depart Rome for Madrid, check into hotel, walking tour of the city center including the Royal Palace and the recently dedicated Cathedral of Our Lady of Almudena. July 28th, Tues Explore the streets and sites of the Medieval city of Toledo, the ancient capital of Spain, including Plaza de Zocodover, the Church of Santo Tome, the Cathedral and the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca, night in Madrid. July 29th, Wed Depart for Avila, the best-preserved walled city in the world and celebrate Mass at the Carmelite Monastery. Visit the cell where St. Teresa lived, and see relics of both St. Teresa and St. John of the Cross. Continue on to Albe de Tormes and the tomb of St. Teresa, finally arrive in Santiago de Compostela. July 30th, Thur Visit the Cathedral of St. James the Apostle and venerate his relics. Celebrate Mass and experience the famous swinging of the “Botafumiero”, the Cathedral’s giant censer. Depart for Fatima July 31st, Fri Visit the Basilica of Our Lady for Mass followed by a visit to the homes of Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta and the Stations of the Cross. Participate in the evening’s Candlelight Procession Aug 1st, Sat Morning trip to the Church of St. Stephen, or “Church of the Holy Miracle,” in Santarem. Free afternoon and evening in Fatima. Aug 2nd, Sun Transfer to Lisbon and say ciao to Portugal as you depart on your flight home. |
Poland
PRE-CORE ITINERARY
July 14th, Tues Arrive in Warsaw, transfer to hotel followed by Mass at the Church of St. Kostka, followed by veneration of the tomb of Bl. Jerzy Popielusko July 15th, Wed Full day tour of Warsaw including visits to the Cathedral of St. John, the Royal Castle, Old Town, Lazienki Park, the Jewish Quarter and an evening Mass July 16th, Thur Depart by coach for the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa to venerate the holy image of the Black Madonna, Mass at the Shrine, evening in Krakow July 17th, Fri Visit Krakow’s famous Market Square and the Church of St. Mary, Wawel Castle and Cathedral along with the Franciscan and Dominican Churches. Afternoon visit to the Shrine of Divine Mercy for Mass and a visit to the tomb of St. Faustina followed by a talk by the Sisters of Mercy July 18th, Sat Morning tour of the incredible Wieliczka Salt Mines including the basilica carved entirely out of the salt. Afternoon options or free time available July 19th, Sun Make a visit to the infamous concentration camp of Auschwitz. Here we will also visit the cell where St. Maximilian Kolbe gave his life. Continue on to Wadowice and the childhood home of St. John Paul II. Enjoy a helping of Pope Cake after Mass at St. Mary’s Church in the main square. July 20th, Mon Depart Poland on your flight to Rome to begin the core pilgrimage. POST-CORE ITINERARY July 27th, Mon Depart Rome on your flight to Krakow. Visit Krakow’s famous Market Square and the Church of St. Mary, Wawel Castle and Cathedral along with the Franciscan and Dominican Churches. July 28th, Tues Morning tour of the incredible Wielicka Salt Mines including the basilica carved entirely out of the salt. Afternoon pilgrimage to the Shrine of Divine Mercy for Mass and a visit to the tomb of St. Faustina followed by a talk by the Sisters of Mercy July 29th, Wed Make a visit to the infamous concentration camp of Auschwitz. Here we will also visit the cell where St. Maximilian Kolbe gave his life. Continue on to Wadowice and the childhood home of St. John Paul II. Enjoy a helping of Pope Cake after Mass at St. Mary’s Church in the main square. July 30th, Thur Depart by coach for the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa to venerate the holy image of the Black Madonna, Mass at the Shrine, evening in Warsaw July 31st, Fri Full day tour of Warsaw including visits to the Cathedral of St. John, the Royal Castle, Old Town, Lazienki Park, the Jewish Quarter and an evening Mass Aug 1st, Sat Mass at the Church of St. Kostka, followed by veneration of the tomb of Bl. Jerzy Popielusko, free afternoon in Warsaw Aug 2nd, Sun Depart Warsaw for home. |
Medjugorje Youth Festival
POST-CORE ITINERARY
July 27th, Mon Fly into Split, Croatia, and continue to Medjugorje by coach bus. Tour the town before celebrating Mass and joining the evening prayer service (time permitting). July 28th, Tues thru Aug 2nd, Sun Medjugorje Youth Festival activities include daily catechesis, testimonies, music, multilingual prayer services, Adoration, Stations of the Cross climbing Cross Mountain, and a procession up Apparition Hill. Aug 3rd, Mon Depart for home. Get started HERE!Get a personalized quote for your large group of 15 or more pilgrims by filling out this form.
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