Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines – October 6, 2025

Fatima | Avila | Zaragoza | Lourdes

Journey through Portugal, Spain, and France as you take in the sites where the Blessed Mother has appeared to bring hope to the world. Your faith becomes more tangible as you reflect upon her words of guidance, peace, and encouragement in each of these holy sites.
A Truly Catholic Pilgrimage
Date:
10/6/2025
Duration:
11 Days
Departure:
Louisville
Activity Level:
Level 3 - Demanding
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Pilgrimage Itinerary

Day 1 | October 6 | Depart USA

Our pilgrimage begins as we depart on our overnight flight to Lisbon. Meals and refreshments will be served aloft.

Day 2 | October 7 | Arrive Lisbon / Fatima

Upon arrival in Lisbon, we will be met by our tour manager who will remain with us for the duration of our pilgrimage. Journey north to Fatima, our home for the next three nights. (D) Overnight Fatima

Day 3 | October 8 | Fatima

A full day is ours in Fatima, where in 1917 three young shepherd children were graced with apparitions of the Virgin Mary. The message of Fatima has inspired generations of Catholics to pray the rosary daily for peace and reparation. Visit the Chapel of Apparitions before praying at the graves of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta, and Servant of God Lucia. Explore the tiny village where the three children lived and continue to Valinhos where Our Lady appeared to the children after they were unjustly imprisoned. It is here she encouraged them and told them they must still come every 13th of the month to see her. This evening, we participate in a beautiful Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacre or the candlelight rosary procession in the heart of the shrine. (B, D) Overnight Fatima

Day 4 | October 9 | Fatima

Today we will take an excursion outside of Fatima. Our first stop will be at Alcobaca to visit the 12th century Monastery of Alcobaca, the largest church in Portugal and one of the most prestigious monasteries in medieval Europe. This afternoon, continue to the Church of St. Stephen in Santarem to see one of the greatest Eucharistic Miracles, “The Bleeding Host.” In the 13th century, a woman stole the host to take to a fortune-teller, but as she was taking it out of church the host began to bleed profusely. Afraid, she put it in a trunk at her home only to be awakened in the middle of the night to a bright light coming from the trunk. Taking the host back to the priest, he put it in a wax pyx. Another miracle happened the next morning when they found that the wax had turned into its own crystal pyx, where it can be venerated to this day. After time for prayer here, return to Fatima, where we can participate once again in the evening prayer activities. (B, D) Overnight Fatima

Day 5 | October 10 | Fatima / Coimbra / Salamanca

Depart Fatima this morning and drive to the charming riverfront city of Coimbra, Spain where we stop at the Convent of Santa Clara La Nova where Sister Lucia lived until her death in 2005. We continue across the border and through the Spanish countryside to Salamanca, home of some of Spain’s most ornate architecture made out of golden sandstone, and home to the third oldest university in Europe. Christopher Columbus brought his maps here for discussion. Walk through the bustling Plaza Mayor with its sweeping arches and enjoy a taste of Spanish culture before praying in the Cathedrals Vieja (Old) and Nueva (New). The cathedrals have numerous chapels inside, an elaborate high altar panel, and a mixture of architectural design unique to Spain. Overnight tonight in this majestic city. (B, D) Overnight Salamanca

Day 6 | October 11 | Salamanca / Alba de Tormes / Avila / Segovia

Today we learn about Spain’s most famous woman saint, St. Teresa of Avila, a doctor of the Church, as we journey from Salamanca to Alba de Tormes to venerate her incorrupt arm and heart at the Carmelite Convent. Afterwards, proceed to Avila and visit the Convent of St. Teresa that was built over the house where she was born. Our final place of prayer is the Monastery of the Incarnation where St. Teresa of Avila experienced some of her most mystical encounters with Christ. Continue to Segovia for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Overnight Segovia

Day 7 | October 12 | Segovia / Zaragoza

Segovia awaits to show us the life of another great Carmelite, St. John of the Cross, the spiritual director of St. Teresa of Avila. We have Mass at his tomb and explore the convent where he lived. View the spectacular Segovia Cathedral and visit the Monastery of St. Joseph, St. Teresa’s ninth foundation. This afternoon, depart for Zaragoza, where we will check into our hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Overnight Zaragoza

Day 8 | October 13 | Zaragoza / Lourdes

Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James the Greater in 40 A.D. This is the only known instance of the Virgin Mary appearing to someone while she was still alive—bilocating from Jerusalem—to encourage St. James in his preaching of the Gospel in Spain. We cross the border into France on our way to Lourdes, known for its healing waters after the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858. It is also where the Blessed Mother announced she was the Immaculate Conception. Join hundreds of other pilgrims in the Blessed Sacrament Procession and Candlelight Procession that has endured since 1863. Lourdes will be our home for the next three nights. (B, D) Overnight Lourdes

Day 9 | October 14 | Lourdes

Bask in the grace of Lourdes all day as we have Mass at the Grotto of Massabielle, where Our Lady first appeared to St. Bernadette and had her dig for the spring that is now known across the world for its many miracles of healing. We visit the Basilica of St. Pius X, a massive underground concrete church. We also visit the humble home where St. Bernadette lived during the apparitions. Tonight, we join the candlelight procession with thousands of other pilgrims in prayer and song. (B, D) Overnight Lourdes

Day 10 | October 15 | Lourdes

Enjoy a full day on your own in the peaceful setting of Lourdes. Visit a place we saw yesterday, explore somewhere new, or just sit in awe and wonder and contemplate the events that happened here and the miracles that still occur. Participate one last time in the evening pilgrim activities. (B, D) Overnight Lourdes

Day 11 | October 16 | Lourdes / USA

Today marks the end of a marvelous experience as we transfer to the airport for the return trip home, filled with memories and graces of this pilgrimage that will last a lifetime.

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What's Included

  • Daily Mass at holy sites
  • Roundtrip economy class airfare from Louisville on Delta Airlines/Air France
  • 9 nights’ accommodation, including taxes and service charges
  • Porterage of one piece of luggage at airports and hotels
  • Knowledgeable, friendly, Catholic/Christian guides; whisper headsets; deluxe motor coach transportation to holy sites; all entrance fees listed on itinerary
  • Breakfast and dinner per itinerary (excluding drinks)

*Pricing Information

The total pricing is based off the following components:
Base price:
$3,995
Air taxes/fuel surcharges:
$634.71
Gratuities:
$165 (Gratuities are not factored into the total pricing, but will be added to the final invoice.)
See brochure for information about single rooms and/or land-only pricing.

Please note: Air taxes/fuel surcharges and gratuities are subject to change and will be updated on the final invoice. The final invoice will be emailed to you approximately 3 months prior to departure.
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Testimonials

Read what other pilgrims have shared about their experiences with Tekton Ministries.
You can view more testimonials here.
Marian Shrines
"Tekton took care of all details. They chose excellent hotels, well positioned to our interest points. They required very little from us once we gave them our personal information. I appreciated Richard being at the airport to help us get approved for take off. I think Tekton did a great job. "
Rev. James F.Pilgrim from Indianapolis, IN
Marian Shrines
"Director of the tour was excellent. [Our tour manager] was compassionate, understanding, knowledgeable. She knew how much to talk and how much silence we needed to process what she was saying to us. She was attentive to the individuals within the group. Her labor to make the pilgrimage as smooth as possible was evident at all times."
Rev. John R.Pilgrim from Indianapolis, IN
Marian Shrines
"The Marian focus structured our prayer, both personal and communal, and our reflection, giving room for Saint James and Saint Ignatius. The smaller group was ideal actually. By the second day we bonded and everyone knew everyone else's name.   View More "
Fr. John R.Pilgrim from Indianapolis, IN