Arrive Barcelona, Spain and greeted by the tour manager and driver with a transfer to the hotel for check in and overnight.

This morning, we drive to Montserrat to visit the Abbey and celebrate Mass. We then return to Barcelona. After a break for lunch, there will be free time for shopping. In the afternoon, we visit the Sagrada Familia (TBC), followed by dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we depart Barcelona and begin our journey to Zaragoza, a scenic drive of approximately four hours. Upon arrival, we visit the magnificent Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, one of the most important Marian shrines in Spain and a beloved site of pilgrimage. Here, we will celebrate Mass in this sacred setting. Following our visit, we check in at our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Zaragoza.

After breakfast, we depart Zaragoza and journey toward Lourdes, a drive of approximately six hours through the scenic Pyrenees. Upon arrival in Lourdes, we check in at our hotel and take some time to settle in. In the afternoon, we gather to celebrate Mass, entering into the spirit of prayer and healing that defines this holy place. After dinner at the hotel, we participate in the world-renowned Candlelight Marian Procession—a deeply moving experience of faith, unity, and devotion held each evening at the Sanctuary. Overnight in Lourdes.

As we wake up to the serene waters and quaint community of Lourdes, we visit the historical and spiritual sites associated with the visionary child Bernadette (entrance included). We begin at the Grotto of the Apparitions, and then continue on a guided walking tour visiting the Basilica of St. Pius X, Boly Mill, Soubirous family home, the Basilica of the Rosary, the miraculous spring and the healing baths. Celebrate Mass. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, we depart Lourdes and travel to Toulouse, known as "La Ville Rose" (The Pink City) for its distinctive terracotta architecture. Upon arrival, We visit the Convent of the Jacobins, home to the relics of St. Thomas Aquinas, where we take time for prayer and reflection. Lunch is at a local restaurant, followed by some free time for a peaceful stroll or final shopping. Later in the afternoon, we transfer to the airport for our evening flight to Venice, continuing our pilgrimage through the sacred treasures of Europe.

Today we enjoy a guided walking tour of this fascinating and unique city. Highlights include viewing the Doge’s Palace(from the outside), once the seat of Venetian political power, and entering the magnificent Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist. Inside the basilica, we take in the golden mosaics and venerate the tomb of St. Mark, one of the four Evangelists and patron saint of Venice. After lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon is free for optional activities. You may wish to enjoy a serene Gondola ride through Venice’s romantic canals, take time for personal prayer, or browse local shops for Venetian glass and religious souvenirs.

We depart Venice and drive towards Florence. Upon arrival, we visit the Basilica of the Holy Cross. We then go on a guided tour of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, ending at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Baptistry of St. John. During the afternoon, explore Florence at your leisure, soaking in the city’s rich history and world-class museums. Check into our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

We depart Florence and make our way towards Assisi. Upon arrival, we visit the Basilica of St. Francis to celebrate Mass at the Tomb of St. Francis. After Mass, visit the Basilica of St. Francis. Our local guide will take us to explore the Basilica complex, which is actually composed of two churches built one atop the other. Beneath both churches is the crypt that houses the tomb of St. Francis. The lower Basilica dates from 1228 to 1230, and is richly decorated with beautiful stained glass windows, and paintings done by some of the most important artists of the 13th and 14th centuries. In the upper Basilica, built from 1230 - 1253, we will marvel at the monumental frescoes painted by Giotto, which depict scenes from the life of the saint. Continue to visit the Basilica of St. Clare, the first and most important heroine of the Franciscan movement, view her remains and see the miraculous Crucifix. Independent lunch – We will visit the Santuario Dell’espoliazione where Carlo Acutis is buried. Time at leisure for shopping or personal activities. Check in hotel in Assisi for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we depart Assisi and journey toward Rome, the heart of the Catholic faith. Upon arrival, we begin our pilgrimage in the Eternal City with a visit to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, one of the four major papal basilicas and the burial site of St. Paul the Apostle. Here, we pause for prayer and reflection on the life and mission of the Apostle to the Gentiles. We then continue to St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, where we join in a prayerful procession through the Holy Door, a powerful symbol of grace and spiritual renewal. This sacred moment marks a highlight of our pilgrimage, as we step into one of the most important places in all of Christendom. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

After breakfast, we begin our day with visits to two of Rome’s major basilicas. First, we visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and renowned for its beautiful mosaics and relic of the Holy Crib. We then continue to the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome and the oldest of the four major basilicas. Here, we take time to pray and, if possible, visit the nearby Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta), believed to be the steps Jesus climbed during His Passion. After lunch, we enjoy a panoramic drive through Rome before stopping at the Trevi Fountain, where tradition invites visitors to toss a coin and make a wish. The remainder of the afternoon is free for shopping, exploring, or simply enjoying a gelato in the Eternal City. Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Return flight from Rome (FCO) Airport to Las Vegas (LAS)