Europe
Marian Journey
Journey through Europe on a spiritual path across sacred sites and Marian shrines, made for those seeking reflection, connection, and grace along the way.
Journey through Europe on a spiritual path across sacred sites and Marian shrines, made for those seeking reflection, connection, and grace along the way.
Tour Dates
Optional Tours
Inclusions
- Led by an Access Expert
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 4-star to 5-star hotel accommodations
- Private transportation for the entire trip
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Entrance fees to all listed attractions
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private chaplain
Exclusions
- Round-trip international airfare
- Visa fees and processing (if required)
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Taxes
- Gratuities
Day 1: Manila
Your pilgrimage begins! Settle in for your flight and enjoy in-flight meals and entertainment for your spiritual journey ahead.
Day 2: Lisbon – Fatima
Welcome to Portugal! Begin your journey with a short city visit of Lisbon, exploring its culture and devotion. Visit the Church of St. Anthony of Padua before traveling onward to Fatima, one of the most revered Marian sites in the world. In the evening, join the candlelight procession at the Chapel of the Apparitions, a moving moment shared by pilgrims from around the world.
Day 3: Fatima
Spend the day in prayer and reflection at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, the resting place of the three shepherd children, and travel to Valinhos and Aljustrel, where the apparitions took place. Here, you’ll feel the power of faith that has drawn millions to Fatima for over a century.
Day 4: Fatima – Salamanca – Avila
After breakfast, cross into Spain and explore Salamanca, a city rich in history and spirituality. Visit its two cathedrals—the Old and New—masterpieces of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Continue to Avila, home of St. Teresa of Avila, where you may attend mass in her honor before retiring for the evening.
Day 5: Avila – Madrid
Head to Spain’s lively capital. Discover Madrid through a guided city visit that brings you through the quarters of Borbones, Austrias, and Moorish heritage. See the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, and Retiro Park. Enjoy a restful evening in the city.
Day 6: Madrid – Zaragoza – Lourdes
Travel to Zaragoza to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, believed to be the world’s first church dedicated to Mary. Continue your journey through the Spanish countryside toward Lourdes, a sacred destination of healing and faith.
Day 7: Lourdes
Immerse yourself in the sanctity of Lourdes. Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady, the Basilica of St. Pius X, and the baths—places where countless pilgrims have found hope and healing. Explore the Boly Mill, birthplace of St. Bernadette, and in the evening, join the candlelight procession honoring the Blessed Virgin.
Day 8: Lourdes – Paris
Board a high-speed TGV train and pass through the French countryside to the City of Light. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy free time to explore Paris.
Day 9: Paris
Begin with a guided city visit of Paris’s iconic landmarks: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Place Vendôme, and the Champs-Élysées. Visit the Louvre Museum and marvel at timeless works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Ascend Montmartre to visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, St. Vincent de Paul Church, and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. End the day with leisure time at Galeries Lafayette for shopping or reflection.
Day 10: Paris – Nevers – Paray-le-Monial
Travel to Nevers to visit the Chapel of St. Gildard, where the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette lies in serene repose. Continue to Paray-le-Monial, home to the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, where St. Margaret Mary Alacoque received her visions of the Sacred Heart.
Day 11: Paray-le-Monial – Turin
Head to Italy’s Piedmont region and explore Turin, a city of art, history, and faith. Visit the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, where St. John Bosco rests. Discover Turin’s charm, from grand boulevards to elegant piazzas, before settling in for the evening.
Day 12: Turin – Pisa – Florence
Make your way to Florence, stopping in Pisa to see the world-famous Leaning Tower. In Florence, visit the Baptistery’s “Gates of Paradise,” the magnificent Duomo, and Palazzo Vecchio, a reflection of the harmony between science, art, and faith that describes the Renaissance.
Day 13: Florence – Assisi
Journey to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, where his tomb and beautiful frescoes tell his story, and the Church of St. Clare, home to her incorrupt body. Stop by Santa Maria degli Angeli to see the Porziuncola, the small chapel where St. Francis prayed. Rest for the night in this peaceful town.
Day 14: Assisi – Loreto – Lanciano – San Giovanni Rotondo
Travel through central Italy’s sacred sites. Visit the Holy House of Loreto which is believed to be the Virgin Mary’s home, then stop in Lanciano to see the Eucharistic Miracle, where bread and wine turned into real flesh and blood. Continue to San Giovanni Rotondo to visit the Shrine of Padre Pio, where his incorrupt body rests.
Day 15: San Giovanni Rotondo – Montecassino – Rome
After breakfast, drive to Montecassino, home to one of Europe’s oldest monasteries. Visit the Abbey of Montecassino before continuing to Rome. Enjoy the evening at leisure to unwind or explore nearby streets filled with history and charm.
Day 16: Rome
Visit the four major basilicas of Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Each site reflects a chapter of the Catholic faith, from the heart of the Vatican to the oldest papal seat in Christendom.
Day 17: Rome
Spend your final full day exploring Rome’s timeless sites: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure before heading back to the hotel.
Day 18: Rome – Manila
After breakfast, have some personal time to explore more of Rome before your transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila.
Day 19: Manila
Home sweet home! Arrive in Manila after an enriching Marian Journey across Europe.
Important Notes to Remember*
- No reservations or blockings have been made at this stage.
- Rates and hotel availability are subject to change until confirmation, especially during peak travel periods.
- Participation numbers will not affect the commencement of the trip. Should the minimum requirement for the Access Journeys not be met, our upcoming trip will proceed with the current number of participants. Access Travel will do its best to upgrade travelers to a private tour. However, rates for the private tour are not guaranteed to be the same as the original trip rates.
- Each experience is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families, and seniors. The single supplement rate applies for solo travelers.
- Extension of your stay is possible if you wish to enjoy more.
- If a visa is needed for any reason, we can help you process and arrange it.
- Card payments are subject to service fees.