9zb Unforgettable Pilgrimage from Lisbon to Dubrovnik, 2026

Itinerario

Day 05 – August 2026 – Lisbon
Departure from the Americas to Lisbon. Overnight flight with onboard services.

Day 06 – August 2026 – Lisbon
Arrival in Lisbon. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Depending on arrival time, panoramic city tour to discover the Portuguese capital of the seven hills, its narrow streets, traditional tiles, the spirit of “saudade,” and Atlantic light. Visit to the Belém district, from where the great Portuguese navigators departed in the 15th century. Free afternoon to stroll through Bairro Alto and its viewpoint. Visit to the church located at the birthplace of Saint Anthony of Padua, with the opportunity to celebrate Holy Mass.

Day 07 – August 2026 – Lisbon – Fátima
Morning departure to Fátima. Upon arrival, visit to the shepherds’ houses in Aljustrel, where Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco were born and lived. Later, visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, including the tombs of the shepherds. Celebration of Holy Mass and, in the evening, participation in the candlelight procession. Dinner and accommodation included.

Day 08 – August 2026 – Fátima – Salamanca – Madrid
Departure to Spain. Stop in Salamanca, a university city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking tour of its impressive Plaza Mayor and visit to the cathedral dedicated to Saint Mary of the See. After lunch, continuation to Madrid. Free time upon arrival. Accommodation.

Day 09 – August 2026 – Madrid
Panoramic city tour to see Madrid’s most representative landmarks. Visit to the Cathedral of Santa María la Real de la Almudena, followed by the Royal Collegiate Basilica of San Isidro, which houses the incorrupt remains of Saint Isidore and his wife, Saint María de la Cabeza. In the evening, transfer to Plaza Mayor with time for dinner and wine at a traditional tavern.

Day 10 – August 2026 – Madrid – Montserrat – Barcelona
Departure from Madrid by high-speed train to Barcelona. Transfer to the hotel and visit to Montserrat to see “La Moreneta,” Our Lady of Montserrat, with the opportunity to approach the altar and celebrate Holy Mass. Return to the hotel in Barcelona.

Day 11 – August 2026 – Barcelona
Morning panoramic tour of Barcelona with a local guide, highlighting its Mediterranean setting, Gaudí’s modernist architecture, La Rambla, and its Universal Expositions and Olympic legacy. Visit to the Sagrada Familia (entrance included) with the opportunity to celebrate Holy Mass. Free time afterward. Evening transfer to Maremagnum, near Columbus Square, with time to stroll and dine by the sea.

Day 12 – August 2026 – Barcelona – Andorra la Vella – Lourdes
Departure to Andorra la Vella, capital of the Principality of Andorra. Walking tour and free time to explore its vibrant commercial area. Free time for lunch, then continuation through mountain landscapes to Lourdes.

Day 13 – August 2026 – Lourdes
Morning celebration of Holy Mass. Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Lourdes, following the footsteps of Saint Bernadette. Free time to visit other places of worship. Evening participation in the candlelight procession.

Day 14 – August 2026 – Lourdes – Rocamadour
Departure to Rocamadour, a beautiful medieval village with a sanctuary dramatically set on a cliff. Suggested descent on foot via the Way of the Cross and ascent by elevator. Veneration of Saint Amadour and the Black Madonna. Visit to this important pilgrimage site.

Day 15 – August 2026 – Rocamadour – Paray-le-Monial – Paris
Departure toward central France. Visit to Paray-le-Monial, site of the apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. Visit to the Convent of the Visitation Sisters and celebration of Holy Mass. Time to stroll through the historic center, highlighting Saint Stephen’s Basilica. Continuation to Paris. Accommodation.

Day 16 – August 2026 – Paris
Morning panoramic city tour of Paris with a local guide. Transfer to the bohemian Montmartre district with views of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Walk through its narrow streets with artists and small restaurants, free time for lunch. Visit to Notre Dame Cathedral with the celebration of Holy Mass, followed by a boat cruise on the Seine River. Return to the hotel.

Day 17 – August 2026 – Paris
Breakfast. Visit and ascent to the second level of the Eiffel Tower. Visit to the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal (Our Lady of Grace of the Miraculous Medal) and celebration of Holy Mass. Free afternoon.

Day 18 – August 2026 – Paris – Rome
Morning flight from Paris to Rome. Upon arrival, a three-hour guided tour combining walking and bus travel through Imperial Rome, including the Arch of Constantine, exterior of the Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

Day 19 – August 2026 – Rome
Visit to the major basilicas with a local guide: Saint John Lateran, Saint Mary Major, and Saint Paul Outside the Walls. Visit to the Trastevere district. Return to the hotel.

Day 20 – August 2026 – Rome – Assisi – Rome
Early departure to Assisi. Guided visit to the Basilica of Saint Clare, the birthplace of Saint Francis, the Sanctuary of the Spoliation where the body of Blessed Carlo Acutis rests, and the Basilica of Saint Francis with his tomb. Free time for lunch and прогул. Visit to the Porziuncola inside the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels. Return to Rome. Accommodation.

Day 21 – August 2026 – Rome
Early morning attendance at the Papal Audience. Visit to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter’s Basilica. Free afternoon.

Day 22 – August 2026 – Rome – Pietrelcina – San Giovanni Rotondo
Departure from Rome to Pietrelcina, birthplace of Padre Pio. Visit to his childhood home and church. Continuation to San Giovanni Rotondo, where he lived and died. Visit to the church housing his incorrupt body.

Day 23 – August 2026 – San Giovanni Rotondo – Monte Sant’Angelo – San Giovanni Rotondo
Visit to Monte Sant’Angelo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the grotto where Saint Michael the Archangel appeared. Return to San Giovanni Rotondo and visit to the monastery where Padre Pio lived. (A night ferry may be scheduled to avoid losing a full day.)

Day 24 – August 2026 – San Giovanni Rotondo – Split – Dubrovnik – Medjugorje
Departure to the port of Split to board a ferry to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, continuation to Medjugorje. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 25 – August 2026 – Medjugorje
Guided visit of Medjugorje. Free time for religious activities and lunch. Return to the hotel in the evening. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 26 – August 2026 – Medjugorje – Dubrovnik
Breakfast. Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for the return flight home. End of services.