- Explore Castles, Monasteries, and ancient ruins - Pray before Saints of the Church - Walk in the footsteps of Saint Teresa of Avilaand Lucia, Jacinta, and Francesco - Experience the culture and rich heritage of Spain - See magnificent gothic cathedrals - Visit the place where Mary appeared to the young children of Fatima - Share this experience with friends
Package Includes
Round-trip airfare from your city to Europe, Transportation within Europe, two meals per day, hostel or convent lodging, entrance fees, JMJ Youth Pilgrimage Guide from arrival to departure in Europe.
10 Day Pilgrimage
Day 1 Depart your city for Madrid
Day 2 Arrive in Madrid, walking tour of the city visiting the Almudena Cathedral, Basilicas of San Francisco el Grande and San Isidro and Plaza Mayor
Day 3 Day Trip to Toledo, the ancient capital of Spain. Visit the Iglesia de Santo Tome and the Catedral de Toledo. Relax in the Plaza de Zocodover, before exploring the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes and La Sinagoga de Santa Maria la Blanca
Day 4 Day Trip to Avila, the city of St. Teresa, visit the convent where she lived. Pray before her relics. Enjoy the fortress-Cathedral and Monasterio de Santo Tomas
Day 5 Day Trip to Segovia, the city of St. John of the Cross: Pray before his tomb, and at the Cathedral and Church of Vera Cruz. Marvel at the ancient Aquaduct and conquest the Alcazar before returning to Madrid
Day 6 Half day trip to the monastery of El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen, afternoon visit to the Royal Palace or the Prado
Day 7 Morning free in Madrid, Depart this afternoon for Fatima
Day 8 Pray on your knees to the Sanctuary, visit the Basilica, experience the apparition sight in the Cova da Iria
Day 9 Free day in Fatima to pray and explore
Day 10 Depart from Lisbon for home
We always include opportunities for daily Mass.
Specific locations and events within the daily itinerary are subject to change depending on actual dates of travel.