Portugal, Spain, and France Pilgrimage with Father Jim Romanello
Portugal, Spain & France Pilgrimage
Ten days from Lisbon to Toulouse, by way of Fátima, Coimbra, Santiago de Compostela, Burgos and Lourdes, with Mass each day. An optional extension continues to Paris.
Your chaplain
Fr. Jim Romanello
“I am the Immaculate Conception.”
Our Lady to St. Bernadette, Lourdes, March 25, 1858
The name Our Lady gave at the Grotto of Massabielle. We spend two nights in Lourdes, celebrating Mass at the Sanctuary, praying at the Grotto and joining the candlelight procession each evening.
The Grotto of Massabielle · Lourdes
Portugal, Spain & France, April 27 to May 6, 2027
Ten days, eight nights in Fátima, Santiago de Compostela, Burgos, Lourdes and Toulouse, with Coimbra along the way, and Mass each day.
Begins in Fátima and ends in Toulouse
OvernightVisit
Nights: 2 Fátima, 2 Santiago de Compostela, 1 Burgos, 2 Lourdes, 1 Toulouse.
Departure
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart the United States on our overnight flight(s) to Lisbon, Portugal.
Arrival in Lisbon & Fátima
Upon arrival in Lisbon, we meet our professional tour guide and board our motor coach for the journey to Fátima, one of the world’s most beloved Marian pilgrimage sites. After checking in to our hotel, we enjoy a welcome dinner and rest in preparation for the days ahead.
Fátima
After breakfast, we begin at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima, where the Blessed Virgin appeared to shepherd children Francisco, Jacinta, and Lúcia in 1917, calling for prayer and the conversion of sinners and culminating in the “Miracle of the Sun.” We celebrate Mass at the Shrine and visit the tombs of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto and Sister Lúcia, followed by the children’s home village of Aljustrel and Valinhos, site of another apparition. After lunch on our own, the afternoon is free for private devotions and reflection at the Sanctuary. Following dinner at the hotel, we join pilgrims from around the world for the moving Evening Candlelight Procession.
Fátima, Coimbra & Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we depart for Coimbra, the historic university city where Fátima visionary Sister Lúcia lived as a Carmelite nun until her death in 2005. We visit the Discalced Carmelite Convent and celebrate Mass at the New Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, a 1543 Jesuit church adorned with statues of Jesuit saints. We then cross into Spain, arriving in Santiago de Compostela, one of Christianity’s great pilgrimage destinations.
Santiago de Compostela
Today we spend a full day in Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of St. James the Apostle and patron saint of Spain. After breakfast, a guided walking tour leads us through the medieval streets to the Plaza del Obradoiro and the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, one of the world’s most important pilgrimage churches. We venerate the relics of St. James and celebrate Mass at the Cathedral. The remainder of the day is free for reflection, shopping, or exploring the old quarter.
Santiago de Compostela & Burgos
After breakfast, we depart for Burgos, in the beautiful region of Castilla y León. Upon arrival, we visit the breathtaking Burgos Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Spain’s most remarkable Gothic masterpieces. We admire its 15 chapels, including the Chapel of St. Enrique, home to the renowned Ecce Homo statue. We celebrate Mass here before checking in to our hotel for dinner.
Burgos & Lourdes
After breakfast and check-out, we journey through scenic countryside into France, arriving in the sacred town of Lourdes, one of the world’s most famous pilgrimage destinations. Upon arrival, we check in at our hotel and later gather to celebrate Mass at the Lourdes Shrine. After dinner at the hotel, we join pilgrims from around the world for the Evening Candlelight Procession.
Lourdes
After breakfast, we celebrate Mass at the Basilica and tour the Sanctuary, including the Grotto of Massabielle and the Upper Basilica, with an opportunity to participate in the Water Gesture Ceremony. We then follow “In the Footsteps of St. Bernadette,” visiting her birthplace and the Cachot, the former jail cell where her family lived during the apparitions. After lunch on our own, the afternoon is free for private devotions, shopping, or quiet time at the Grotto. Following dinner at the hotel, we join pilgrims from around the world for the Evening Candlelight Procession.
Lourdes & Toulouse
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we travel through the French countryside to Toulouse, where we visit the Convent of the Jacobins, burial place of the great theologian St. Thomas Aquinas. After lunch on our own, we celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Sernin, one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in France, and visit the Cathedral of St. Étienne, an extraordinary blend of Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque styles.
Return home
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we transfer to the Toulouse Airport for our return flights home, filled with the peace and blessings of our pilgrimage through Portugal, Spain, and France.
Optional Paris extension, May 6 to 9, 2027
Thursday, May 6: Train to Paris, panoramic tour & the Eiffel Tower. After breakfast and hotel check-out, we transfer to the Toulouse train station and board our train north to Paris. Upon arrival in Paris we will take a panoramic tour of “La Ville Lumière” (the City of Light), ending with a stop at the Eiffel Tower. In the evening we will return to our hotel for dinner. Overnight in Paris.
Friday, May 7: Miraculous Medal & Église Saint-Sulpice. Today we will visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue du Bac and celebrate Mass. Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Labouré and asked her to have a medal made with the inscription, “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” Next, we’ll visit Église Saint-Sulpice, the Shrine of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Dinner and overnight in Paris.
Saturday, May 8: Sacré-Cœur, Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle & the Louvre. Following breakfast, we will celebrate Mass in the Romanesque and Byzantine Sacré-Cœur Basilica on Montmartre Hill. We’ll also visit the famous Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, with its Gallery of the Kings, its many chapels, and the Rose Window. This afternoon, we will visit Sainte-Chapelle and the Louvre Museum. Dinner and overnight in Paris.
Sunday, May 9: Return home. After breakfast and hotel check-out, we transfer to the Paris airport for our return flights home, filled with the peace and blessings of our pilgrimage through Portugal, Spain, and France.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotels in Portugal, Spain and France
Four-star hotels throughout: two nights in Fátima, two in Santiago de Compostela, one in Burgos, two in Lourdes and one in Toulouse, plus three in Paris on the optional extension. Hotels are subject to final confirmation; if a hotel changes, it is replaced with one of the same standard.
“Everything was on time and well done, from the hotels to the food, to the places we visited, everything went off without a hitch.”
“We felt very safe and well cared for.”
“As a Catholic family, they understand the meaning of a pilgrimage.”
Questions pilgrims ask
Short answers to what most people want to know before they put down a deposit.
It is a touring pilgrimage by motorcoach, with several long coach days between Fátima, Santiago, Burgos and Lourdes. Expect about 1 to 2 miles of walking on a typical day. Days usually start around 7am and end back at the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. The walks to Aljustrel and Valinhos at Fátima and the cobbled streets of old Santiago are the longest stretches on foot.
You can have a room to yourself, with a single room supplement of $999, or share a room. On the optional Paris extension, the single room supplement is $450. If you would like to share, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. If we cannot find a match by January 27, 2027, the single room supplement applies. Couples, families, friends and singles are all welcome, and plenty of pilgrims come on their own.
Lunches, donations at Masses, souvenirs and laundry, and the cost of a passport if you need one. A typical lunch costs about $15 to $20. Tips are at your discretion: as a guide, $8 to $10 per person per day for your tour guide and $6 to $8 for your driver. Travel insurance if you choose it, and a 3% fee if you pay by card. Abroad, we recommend paying for most things by credit card, which is accepted almost everywhere and comes with protection that cash does not; bring a couple hundred U.S. dollars in cash for emergencies. When a card machine or ATM asks whether to pay in dollars or in the local currency (euros in Portugal, Spain and France), choose the local currency; it is almost always cheaper.
Cancel in writing. Up to January 27, 2027 (90 days before departure), everything you have paid is returned except $200. After that date, the $450 deposit and any costs we cannot recover are kept. Travel insurance may cover a cancellation, depending on the reason.
Fr. Jim Romanello leads the group as chaplain.
More answers in the FAQ below and in our Support Center, or call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
Price per person
Per person, including roundtrip group airfare. Prices for the optional Paris extension are added to the pilgrimage price.
Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you would like us to match you with a roommate, tell us when you book and we will do our best. Please note that if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date of January 27, 2027, the single room supplement will apply.
Couples, families, friends, singles, all are welcome!
Some pilgrims come as a couple, some bring the whole family, some come with a friend from the parish, and plenty come on their own. Everyone is welcome.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
Check
ACH bank transfer
Zelle
Cash, money order or cashier’s check
Fátima, Santiago, Lourdes and Toulouse
April 27 to May 6, 2027, with Fr. Jim Romanello. Reserve today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Questions? Call +1 (800) 653-0017 or email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Secure your spot today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Frequently asked questions
This is an active program that covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect a wake-up call around 7am, departure by 9am and a return to the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. You should be able to walk 1 to 2 miles a day at a moderate pace, with uneven surfaces, stairs, cobblestones and some slopes. There are several long coach days: Fátima to Coimbra and Santiago, Santiago to Burgos, and Burgos to Lourdes.
Spring weather is usually mild, with cool mornings and evenings and warmer afternoons. Rain is common in Santiago de Compostela and Lourdes, so bring a light rain jacket or umbrella, layers for the evening processions and comfortable walking shoes.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date, and passport cards are not accepted for international travel. We need your passport details at least 90 days before departure. Entry rules for Europe can change, so we will let you know before departure if anything new applies to your trip.
Yes. The price includes group airfare; if you book your own flights, the price is reduced by $1,000. Tell us at registration so we can line your arrival up with the group’s in Lisbon on April 28 and its departure from Toulouse on May 6.
The extension is optional and is added to the pilgrimage price. On May 6, while the main group flies home from Toulouse, extension pilgrims take the train to Paris for three nights, with Mass at the Rue du Bac and Sacré-Cœur, and fly home from Paris on May 9.
Final payment is due on January 27, 2027, 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near.
More questions are answered in our Support Center, covering booking, payments, travel insurance, passports and what to expect on pilgrimage.
Marian Shrines with Fr. Roy Eco
Marian Shrines
Eleven days from Fátima to Barcelona, by way of Santarém, Lisbon, Lourdes, Zaragoza and Montserrat, with Mass each day. We arrive in Fátima on May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima and the 47th anniversary of Fr. Roy Eco’s ordination.
Your spiritual director
Fr. Roy Eco
Fr. Roy Eco was ordained a priest on May 13, 1980, the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima. This pilgrimage marks the 47th anniversary of his ordination, which we celebrate with Mass at Fátima on the feast itself.
“I am the Immaculate Conception.”
Our Lady to St. Bernadette, Lourdes, March 25, 1858
The name Our Lady gave at the Grotto of Massabielle. Between Fátima and the Pillar at Zaragoza, we spend two nights in Lourdes, celebrating Mass at the Sanctuary, praying at the Grotto and joining the candlelight procession.
The Grotto of Massabielle · Lourdes
Portugal, France & Spain, May 12 to 22, 2027
Eleven days, nine nights in Fátima, Lisbon, Lourdes, Zaragoza and Barcelona, with Santarém, Sintra and Montserrat along the way, and Mass each day.
Begins in Lisbon and ends in Barcelona
OvernightVisit
Nights: 2 Fátima, 2 Lisbon, 2 Lourdes, 1 Zaragoza, 2 Barcelona.
Departure
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart the United States on our overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal.
Arrival in Lisbon & Fátima
Upon arrival at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport, our local professional tour escort will greet us and accompany us by motorcoach north to Fátima, where Our Lady appeared six times to three shepherd children between May and October of 1917.
After check-in, we gather this evening for a special Mass celebrated by our chaplain, Fr. Roy Eco, in honor of the 47th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Fr. Roy was ordained on May 13, 1980, the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima, and there is no more fitting place in the world to mark that anniversary than at the shrine of the very feast on which he was called to the priesthood.
Following Mass, we gather for a welcome dinner before joining the faithful for the Candlelight Rosary Procession, celebrated this evening on the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima.
Fátima
Today is devoted entirely to the Fátima sanctuary. We begin with Mass at the Capelinha das Aparições, built on the very spot where Our Lady appeared to Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto. We then visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where the tombs of St. Jacinta, St. Francisco, and Sr. Lúcia invite quiet prayer. Continuing to the Igreja Matriz de Fátima, we visit the parish church where the three shepherd children were baptized. This evening we join the faithful for the Candlelight Marian Procession.
Fátima, Santarém, St. Anthony’s & Lisbon
This morning we make our way along the Way of the Cross through Aljustrel, Valinhos, and Loca do Cabeço, the sites of the apparitions and the appearances of the Angel of Peace, walking in the footsteps of the three shepherd children across the same countryside they traversed over a century ago. We then begin our journey south toward Lisbon, stopping in Santarém to venerate one of the most significant Eucharistic miracles in the history of the Church. In the 13th century, a consecrated host began to bleed and has been venerated at the Church of St. Stephen ever since, drawing pilgrims for nearly eight centuries. Continuing south to Lisbon, we celebrate Mass at the Church of St. Anthony of Lisbon, built on the site where the beloved Doctor of the Church was born in 1195, before checking in to our hotel for dinner.
Sintra, Sé & Lisbon
This morning we journey to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage town, to visit the historic Moorish Castle, built during the 8th and 9th centuries, its ramparts offering sweeping views across the surrounding countryside. We then have time to explore Sintra’s charming town center before returning to Lisbon. In the afternoon we visit the Lisbon Cathedral, the Sé, the oldest church in the city dating to 1147.
Lisbon & Lourdes
After breakfast, we transfer to Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport for our flight to Toulouse, France. Upon arrival, we board our motorcoach for the drive to Lourdes, arriving in the evening. Lourdes is one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations in the world, the site where Our Lady appeared eighteen times to the young St. Bernadette Soubirous between February and July of 1858. Those who wish may join the faithful this evening for the Candlelight Marian Procession at the shrine.
Lourdes
We spend the day immersed in the grace of the Lourdes sanctuary. We begin with Mass before visiting the Grotto of Massabielle, where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette and revealed the miraculous spring whose waters have been associated with countless healings. We tour St. Bernadette’s childhood home and the basilica grounds, visit the Carmelite Monastery, and enter the underground Basilica of St. Pius X, one of the largest churches in the world, capable of holding 25,000 pilgrims. The afternoon includes the healing baths and the Eucharistic Procession before we gather this evening for the Candlelight Marian Procession.
Lourdes & Zaragoza
After breakfast we bid farewell to Lourdes and cross into Spain, making our way to Zaragoza, home to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. This magnificent shrine stands on the site where Our Lady appeared to the Apostle James on the banks of the Ebro River in 40 AD, before her Assumption into heaven, making it the oldest Marian shrine in the world. We celebrate Mass here and venerate the small Romanesque statue of Our Lady atop the pillar she is said to have left as a sign of her presence.
Zaragoza, Montserrat & Barcelona
Following breakfast we depart for Montserrat, the dramatic mountain monastery of Catalonia rising nearly 4,000 feet above the surrounding plains. The Benedictine Monastery of Montserrat, founded in the 11th century, is home to La Moreneta, the beloved Black Madonna, a Romanesque statue of Our Lady venerated since the 12th century and considered the patron of Catalonia. We celebrate Mass and venerate the image before continuing to Barcelona for hotel check-in and dinner.
Barcelona & Sagrada Família
This morning we visit the Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí’s extraordinary unfinished masterpiece, under construction since 1882 and consecrated as a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. Its soaring towers and intricate facades, drawing on Gothic and Art Nouveau traditions, are a breathtaking meditation in stone on the life of Christ and the mysteries of the faith. We celebrate Mass here before enjoying a guided tour of Barcelona, taking in the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, and the city’s rich Catalan heritage.
Return home
With hearts renewed by the grace of pilgrimage and the intercession of Our Lady of Fátima, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Our Lady of the Pillar, we transfer to Barcelona’s El Prat Airport for our return flight home to the United States.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotels in Portugal, France and Spain
Four-star hotels throughout: two nights in Fátima, two in Lisbon, two in Lourdes, one in Zaragoza and two in Barcelona. Hotels are subject to final confirmation; if a hotel changes, it is replaced with one of the same standard.
“Your professionalism and attention to detail were appreciated.”
“This was the trip of a lifetime and excellent customer service.”
“In each instance they stayed in contact with me until I was picked up and where I needed to be.”
Questions pilgrims ask
Short answers to what most people want to know before they put down a deposit.
It is a touring pilgrimage by motorcoach, with a flight from Lisbon to Toulouse and long coach days from Lourdes to Zaragoza and on to Barcelona. Expect about 2 to 3 miles of walking on a typical day. Days usually start around 7am and end back at the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. The Way of the Cross at Fátima is on country paths, and Sintra’s Moorish Castle and Montserrat involve slopes and steps.
You can have a room to yourself, with a single room supplement of $999, or share a room. If you would like to share, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. If we cannot find a match by February 11, 2027, the single room supplement applies. Couples, families, friends and singles are all welcome, and plenty of pilgrims come on their own.
Lunches, donations at Masses, souvenirs and laundry, and the cost of a passport if you need one. A typical lunch costs about $15 to $20. Tips are at your discretion: as a guide, $8 to $10 per person per day for your tour guide and $6 to $8 for your driver. Travel insurance if you choose it, and a 3% fee if you pay by card. Abroad, we recommend paying for most things by credit card, which is accepted almost everywhere and comes with protection that cash does not; bring a couple hundred U.S. dollars in cash for emergencies. When a card machine or ATM asks whether to pay in dollars or in the local currency (euros in Portugal, France and Spain), choose the local currency; it is almost always cheaper.
Cancel in writing. Up to February 11, 2027 (90 days before departure), everything you have paid is returned except $200. After that date, the $450 deposit and any costs we cannot recover are kept. Travel insurance may cover a cancellation, depending on the reason.
Fr. Roy Eco leads the group as spiritual director, marking the 47th anniversary of his ordination at Fátima on May 13.
More answers in the FAQ below and in our Support Center, or call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
Price per person
Per person, including roundtrip group airfare. Premium economy and business class are available: call us for pricing.
Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you would like us to match you with a roommate, tell us when you book and we will do our best. Please note that if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date of February 11, 2027, the single room supplement will apply.
Couples, families, friends, singles, all are welcome!
Some pilgrims come as a couple, some bring the whole family, some come with a friend from the parish, and plenty come on their own. Everyone is welcome.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
Check
ACH bank transfer
Zelle
Cash, money order or cashier’s check
Fátima, Lourdes and the Pillar
May 12 to 22, 2027, with Fr. Roy Eco. Reserve today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Questions? Call +1 (800) 653-0017 or email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Secure your spot today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Frequently asked questions
This is an active program that covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect a wake-up call around 7am, departure by 9am and a return to the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. You should be able to walk 2 to 3 miles a day at a moderate pace, with uneven surfaces, stairs, cobblestones and some slopes. The Way of the Cross at Fátima is a walk on country paths, and there is a flight from Lisbon to Toulouse and long coach days from Lourdes to Zaragoza and on to Barcelona.
May is usually mild and pleasant in Portugal and Spain, with warm afternoons and cool evenings. Lourdes, in the foothills of the Pyrenees, is cooler and often rainy, so bring layers and a light rain jacket for the evening processions, and comfortable walking shoes.
Yes. We arrive in Fátima on May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima, celebrate Mass that evening for Fr. Roy’s anniversary and join the Candlelight Rosary Procession. The feast draws very large crowds to the sanctuary, so expect busy squares and some waiting.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date, and passport cards are not accepted for international travel. We need your passport details at least 90 days before departure. Entry rules for Europe can change, so we will let you know before departure if anything new applies to your trip.
Yes. The price includes group airfare; if you book your own flights, the price is reduced by $1,000. Tell us at registration so we can line your arrival up with the group’s in Lisbon on May 13 and its departure from Barcelona on May 22. If you would like group air from a different airport, call us for a quote.
Final payment is due on February 11, 2027, 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near.
More questions are answered in our Support Center, covering booking, payments, travel insurance, passports and what to expect on pilgrimage.
Shrines of France with the North Snohomish Parish Community
Shrines of France
Eleven days from Normandy to the Pyrenees, by way of Lisieux, Mont-Saint-Michel, Chartres, Paris, Nevers, Ars and Lourdes, with Rev. Peter Mactutis and Mass each day.
Your chaplain
Rev. Peter Mactutis
Archdiocese of Seattle
“I do not promise to make you happy in this world, but in the next.”
Our Lady to St. Bernadette, Lourdes, February 18, 1858
Our pilgrimage ends with two nights in Lourdes, with Mass at the Grotto, the candlelight procession and the Eucharistic Procession. Along the way we pray with St. Thérèse at Lisieux, St. Catherine Labouré at the Rue du Bac, St. Bernadette at Nevers and St. John Vianney at Ars.
The Grotto of Massabielle · Lourdes
France, May 17 to 27, 2027
Eleven days, nine nights in Lisieux, Mont-Saint-Michel, Paris, Paray-le-Monial and Lourdes, with Rouen, Omaha Beach, Chartres, Nevers and Ars along the way, and Mass each day.
Begins in Paris and ends in Lourdes
OvernightVisit
Nights: 2 Lisieux, 1 Mont-Saint-Michel, 3 Paris, 1 Paray-le-Monial, 2 Lourdes.
Departure
Today our pilgrimage begins as we depart the United States on an overnight flight to Paris.
Arrival in Paris, Rouen & Lisieux
Upon landing in Paris, we will collect our bags then meet our Canterbury tour manager and bus driver at the airport. We will board our bus and transfer to Rouen to visit the place where Joan of Arc was imprisoned, tried, and burned on the market square. If time allows, we will visit the Joan of Arc Museum containing a series of life-size wax re-creations depicting important moments in Joan’s life. We will see the white cross on the market square established on the place where she was burned. Next, we continue on to Lisieux. Welcome dinner.
Omaha Beach & Lisieux
After breakfast, we continue to Normandy to see Omaha Beach, where Allied troops stormed ashore to launch the D-Day invasion. We will have a break for lunch before returning to Lisieux. We will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Thérèse and then visit the home and Carmelite Monastery of St. Thérèse, the “Little Flower.”
Mont-Saint-Michel
Today we will visit Mont-Saint-Michel, perched on a rocky island in the Gulf of Saint-Malo. Before exploring the commune and its Abbey, we will celebrate Mass in a local chapel.
Chartres & Paris
After breakfast, we will board our bus and head to Chartres. Upon arrival, we will celebrate Mass at the magnificent 13th-century Gothic Chartres Cathedral. Afterward, enjoy lunch and some time at leisure to visit Chartres on your own before continuing to Paris. On arrival into Paris, we will have a sightseeing tour with an overview of the city, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.
Paris, Rue du Bac & Saint-Sulpice
Today we will visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue du Bac and celebrate Mass. Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Labouré and asked her to have a medal made with the inscription, “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” Next, we’ll visit Église Saint-Sulpice, the Shrine of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene.
Paris, Sacré-Cœur & Notre-Dame
Following breakfast, we will celebrate Mass in the Romanesque and Byzantine Sacré-Cœur on Montmartre Hill. We’ll also visit the famous Notre-Dame de Paris, with its Gallery of the Kings, its many chapels, and the Rose Window. This afternoon, we will visit Sainte-Chapelle and the Louvre Museum.
Nevers & Paray-le-Monial
Morning departure for Nevers, France. Upon arrival, we will celebrate Mass and visit the Convent of St. Gildard. Afterward, explore the town before journeying south to Paray-le-Monial to visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Ars & Lourdes
After breakfast, we will continue to Ars, home of the Basilica of St. John Vianney. We will celebrate Mass here before spending time in prayer before the incorrupt body of the saint. Next, we will head to Lyon and board a flight to Toulouse. This afternoon, we will drive to Lourdes and have time at leisure to visit the Grotto of Massabielle. We will take part in an evening candlelight procession.
Lourdes
Today, we begin with a celebration of Mass at the grotto. After Mass, we will have a guided tour of St. Bernadette’s home and the basilicas, gaining a deeper understanding of her life and relationship with Mary. This afternoon is free for adoration, personal prayer, or shopping. We will gather this evening for a Eucharistic Procession. Farewell dinner.
Return home
With a deeper love for Mary, gratitude to God, and wonderful memories of our pilgrimage, we will transfer to the airport and board our flight(s) home.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotels in France
Four-star hotels throughout: two nights in Lisieux, one at Mont-Saint-Michel, three in Paris, one in Paray-le-Monial and two in Lourdes. Hotels are subject to final confirmation; if a hotel changes, it is replaced with one of the same standard.
“I have been on 3 Canterbury pilgrimages. Each one has been beautifully arranged and managed from start to finish.”
“They go out of their way to accommodate the group’s needs.”
“Also really grateful for your detailed care for my vegetarian needs by informing ahead of time at each place we stayed.”
Questions pilgrims ask
Short answers to what most people want to know before they put down a deposit.
It is a touring pilgrimage by motorcoach, with a flight from Lyon to Toulouse and long coach days from Paris to Paray-le-Monial and from Ars to Lourdes. Expect about 2 to 3 miles of walking on a typical day. Days usually start around 7am and end back at the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. Mont-Saint-Michel is a steep climb on stone steps to the abbey, and Paris has some cobblestones and stairs.
You can have a room to yourself, with a single room supplement of $995, or share a room. If you would like to share, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. If we cannot find a match by February 16, 2027, the single room supplement applies. Couples, families, friends and singles are all welcome, and plenty of pilgrims come on their own.
Lunches, donations at Masses, souvenirs and laundry, and the cost of a passport if you need one. A typical lunch costs about $15 to $20. Tips are at your discretion: as a guide, $8 to $10 per person per day for your tour guide and $6 to $8 for your driver. Travel insurance if you choose it, and a 3% fee if you pay by card. Abroad, we recommend paying for most things by credit card, which is accepted almost everywhere and comes with protection that cash does not; bring a couple hundred U.S. dollars in cash for emergencies. When a card machine or ATM asks whether to pay in dollars or in the local currency (euros in France), choose the local currency; it is almost always cheaper.
Cancel in writing. Up to February 16, 2027 (90 days before departure), everything you have paid is returned except $200. After that date, the $450 deposit and any costs we cannot recover are kept. Travel insurance may cover a cancellation, depending on the reason.
Rev. Peter Mactutis of the Archdiocese of Seattle leads the group from the North Snohomish Parish Community.
More answers in the FAQ below and in our Support Center, or call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
Price per person
Per person, including roundtrip group airfare. You may also book your own flights for $1,000 less.
Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you would like us to match you with a roommate, tell us when you book and we will do our best. Please note that if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date of February 16, 2027, the single room supplement will apply.
Couples, families, friends, singles, all are welcome!
Some pilgrims come as a couple, some bring the whole family, some come with a friend from the parish, and plenty come on their own. Everyone is welcome.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
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Lisieux, Paris, Ars and Lourdes
May 17 to 27, 2027, with the North Snohomish Parish Community and Rev. Peter Mactutis. Reserve today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Questions? Call +1 (800) 653-0017 or email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Secure your spot today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Frequently asked questions
This is an active program that covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect a wake-up call around 7am, departure by 9am and a return to the hotel between 5pm and 6pm. You should be able to walk 2 to 3 miles a day at a moderate pace, with uneven surfaces, stairs, cobblestones and some slopes. Mont-Saint-Michel is a steep climb on stone steps to the abbey, and there are long coach days from Paris to Paray-le-Monial and from Ars to Lourdes by way of a flight from Lyon to Toulouse.
Late May is usually mild across France, with cool mornings and warmer afternoons. Normandy can be breezy and showery and Lourdes sees rain often, so bring a light rain jacket or umbrella, layers for the evening processions and comfortable walking shoes.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date, and passport cards are not accepted for international travel. We need your passport details at least 90 days before departure. Entry rules for Europe can change, so we will let you know before departure if anything new applies to your trip.
Rates are per person based on two pilgrims sharing a room. Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you are travelling alone we will try to match you with a roommate of the same gender; if we cannot, the single room supplement applies.
Yes. The price includes group airfare; if you book your own flights, the price is reduced by $1,000. Tell us at registration so we can line your arrival up with the group’s in Paris on May 18. The group flies home from France on May 27.
Final payment is due on February 16, 2027, 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near.
More questions are answered in our Support Center, covering booking, payments, travel insurance, passports and what to expect on pilgrimage.