Lisbon 2023
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World Youth Day Itinerary
August 1 - 6, 2023 Jul 30 Sun Depart your country for Europe Jul 31 Mon Arrive in Lisbon or a nearby city, transfer to lodging, prepare for WYD with your JMJyouth WYD Guide Aug 1 Tue Lisbon Walking Tour, WYD Opening Ceremonies Aug 2 Wed Morning catechesis, WYD Youth Festival events Aug 3 Thu Morning catechesis, Welcoming Ceremonies for our Holy Father Aug 4 Fri Morning catechesis, WYD Youth Festival events, and Via Crucis Aug 5 Sat Pilgrimage walk, evening prayer vigil with our Holy Father Aug 6 Sun Morning Mass with the Pope, pilgrimage walk back to lodging Aug 7 Mon Depart for home or a post-WYD extension This is the basic WYD itinerary. However, we recommend that groups plan to travel at least one day before and one day after the basic itinerary above, due to the high demand for flights immediately before and after WYD. Make the most of your time in Europe by adding pilgrimage extensions to your itinerary. Fill out the form below for a custom quote with complete itinerary options. |
Historic old town Lisbon, Portugal
Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
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Pilgrimage Extension Options
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Day Trips:
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Multi-Day European Extensions:
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***This option is only available as a an extension before WYD.
For detailed information about these and custom options, please visit our WYD Extensions page.
For detailed information about these and custom options, please visit our WYD Extensions page.
Your WYD Pilgrimage Starts HERE!
For prices and a copy of our Guide for Group Leaders, please fill out this form.
We will email you a custom quote to help you get started on your group plans. Traveling alone or with a group <15? Check out our Lisbon Corps pilgrimage!
It gets better!
JMJ Youth Travel Benefits
We aim to serve group leaders by making the job of coordinating a spiritually rich pilgrimage as simple as possible. In support of our group leaders, ALL JMJ Youth pilgrimages include:
- 24x7 support from a JMJ Youth WYD Guide assigned to your group
- 24x7 support from the JMJ Youth office in Lisbon, including our staff chaplain and staff doctor
- Airport transfers
- Accommodations located in Central Lisbon
- Daily Masses
- WYD Registration, including pick-up and delivery of your pilgrim kits
- "Student Protection" plan from Travel Insured purchased by JMJyouth for every pilgrim (US residents only) ALREADY INCLUDED.
- Option to upgrade to "Cancel for any reason" travel Insurance
- A private website with your group's travel details
- ONE FREE PACKAGE for every ten paid pilgrims
- ONE FREE FAMILIARIZATION TRIP to Lisbon in advance of WYD (date TBD) for groups with 45+ pilgrims. Leaders of smaller groups may join the trip at cost. Terms and conditions apply.
- Digital/paperless quote, contract, and invoices with the option to make online payments
- Frequent group leader updates with insider information from our contacts in Lisbon and preparation tips from our staff of WYD experts