NDAA Marian Shrines – February-March 2026

Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines

Trip Date:
Feb 27, 2026
- Mar 8, 2026
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $4,194
Deposit $500
Hosted by
NDAA

Trip Overview

Join Verso Ministries and NDAA on a Marian pilgrimage across France, Spain, and Portugal. From Lourdes to Fatima, pray at both ancient and modern Marian sites and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and spirituality of the Iberian Peninsula. From breathtaking vistas to delicious cuisine to encounters with saints like Teresa of Ávila, Dominic, and Anthony, this pilgrimage will inspire you to embrace Mary’s example of faith and increase your love of Jesus by entering into deeper relationship with his Mother.

What’s Included?

  • Licensed, local tour guides
  • Custom booklet for each pilgrim
  • Private transportation on motor coach
  • Airport/hotel transfers (if arriving/departing with the group flight)
  • All tickets and donations for included activities listed on itinerary
  • Standard accommodations in double-occupancy rooms
  • Breakfast daily at hotel, 2 lunch, 5 dinners
  • Daily Mass
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim

Itinerary

February 27, 2026
  • Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Europe (flights not included in the package)
February 28, 2026
  • Arrive in Toulouse and transfer to Lourdes
  • Opening Mass at the Sanctuary in Lourdes
  • Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and the Torchlight Procession at the Sanctuary
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Hotel Helgon or similar

Meals included: Dinner

March 1, 2026
  • Celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary
  • Discover the Lourdes Sanctuary on a walking tour, including the Basilica, the Grotto, and the Baths
  • Group lunch in a local restaurant
  • Free time in the afternoon at the Sanctuary to pray, walk the Way of the Cross, visit the healing baths, or visit the many shops in town
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Hotel Helgon or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

March 2, 2026
  • Depart for Zaragoza, a cultural center of significant importance to the Roman, Moorish, and Christian heritage of Spain
  • Tour of the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James in 40 A.D., followed by a private group Mass
  • Free evening for dinner and exploration on your own
  • Overnight in Zaragoza

Accommodations: NHC Gran Hotel Zaragoza or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

March 3, 2026
  • Depart Zaragoza for Calaruega, the birthplace of St. Dominic
  • Celebrate Mass in Calaruega and have lunch with the local Dominican friars or nuns (tentative)
  • Continue to Segovia and visit the tomb of St John of the Cross
  • Check in to the hotel in Segovia
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Segovia

Accommodations: Hotel Real Segovia or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

March 4, 2026
  • Transfer to Avila
  • Morning Mass, followed by a tour of Ávila, including the cathedral and the convent built on the site of Teresa’s home
  • Free afternoon and evening to explore the charming town of Ávila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Overnight in Ávila

Accommodations: Palacio Valderrabanos or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

March 5, 2026
  • Depart for Alba de Tormes, celebrating Mass there and praying at the tomb of Teresa of Ávila
  • Free time in Salamanca for lunch and exploration before continuing the journey to Fátima
  • Arrive in Fátima
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Fátima

Accommodations: Hotel Santa Maria or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

March 6, 2026
  • Tour of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Apparition Chapel, and Basilica of the Holy Trinity
  • Visit Valinhos, including the site of Our Lady’s fourth apparition and the children’s homes
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Fátima

Accommodations: Hotel Santa Maria or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

March 7, 2026
  • Depart for Lisbon, stopping for morning Mass in Santarém, the site of a Eucharistic Miracle
  • Arrive in Lisbon and visit St. Anthony’s birthplace and the Lisbon cathedral
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Lisbon

Accommodations: Hotel 3K Barcelona or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

March 8, 2026
  • Transfer to the airport
  • Depart Lisbon

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations:

  • Lourdes: Hotel Helgon or similar
  • Zaragoza: NHC Gran Hotel Zaragoza or similar
  • Segovia: Hotel Real Segovia or similar
  • Avila: Palacio Valderrabanos or similar
  • Fatima: Hotel Santa Maria or similar
  • Lisbon: Hotel 3K Barcelona or similar

Pricing

Package Cost
$4,194

Optional Add-ons

Single Room Supplement (limited availability)
$947/person
Prepaid Gratuities
TBD
Travel Protection
Quote provided after registration

Pricing listed per person in double-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare.
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

*For your convenience, the Alumni Association has partnered with Meyer and Associates to provide travel insurance to travelers. We encourage you to call 866-679-7836, or click here for details, coverage options, and to get a quote.

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

Flights

Pilgrims are responsible for booking their own flights to/from the pilgrimage using the information below regarding airports and designated arrival/departure times.

  • Arrive by: February 28, 2026
  • Arrival time: Arrive by 12:00 p.m.
  • Arrival airport: Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport (TLS)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the hotel from the airport.
  • Depart on: March 8, 2026
  • Departure time: Depart at or after 8:00 a.m.
  • Departure airport: Humberto Delgado Lisbon International Airport (LIS)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport based on flight departure times.

More Details

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (included if group is 30+ pilgrims)
  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any meals not indicated on the itinerary, as well as beverages at meals
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection with Cancel for Any Reason coverage
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

  • $500 Deposit – Due upon Registration
  • Remaining balance – Due by October 30, 2025

Verso Ministries will administer registration and payment collection from individual pilgrims. Registration can be done directly on the Verso Ministries website whereby pilgrims can make their initial $500 deposit using a debit/credit card. All following payments would be accepted via check, money order, or debit/credit card. Customizable payment plans can be discussed depending on the needs of your group.

Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as off February 2025. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates may impact final pricing. If you have any questions about pricing and when final pricing decisions will be communicated, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted to Verso Ministries in written form and received via email or mail. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email or mail received.

Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds will be subject to the cancellation fees listed on the specific website of the pilgrimage departure and the terms of our suppliers. All suppliers have their own cancellation policies, which apply to your booking. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims, and fees will be charged per person per booking.

Typically, the cancellation fee schedule is as follows:

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free cancellation
  • 14 days after deposit & 91 days or more from departure: Deposit is retained ($500)
  • 90-61 days prior to departure: 25% of the trip cost is non-refundable
  • 60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of the trip cost is non-refundable
  • 30-0 days prior to departure: 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable (no refund given).

Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed on the specific website of the pilgrimage departure. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 100 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted. Suppliers may choose to provide a travel voucher or credit in lieu of refund. We are not responsible for a supplier’s failure to pay a refund or for supplier bankruptcy or insolvency.

Need to get around? Private transfers

  • Please note: If you arrive/depart outside of the designated times, private transfers (fee applies) can be arranged on your behalf. Airport transfers outside of the designated arrival/departure times are not included in the package pricing.
  • Need to book? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

Arriving early or staying late? Pre-stay and post-stay options

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I travel with Verso Ministries?

At Verso, we believe in crafting pilgrimages that offer you a view of God’s world and his work in it that you can’t get anywhere else.    We believe that everything – from the holy sites, to the meals, to daily Mass, to your fellow pilgrims – shape the ways God can speak to you, which means we’re intentional about it all.  We believe a pilgrimage isn’t just the days you travel, but it’s how you prepare – from the moment you sign up, to the days and weeks after you arrive home. We shepherd you through the entire process so you can achieve the most transformative experience possible.  We’re not just travel experts; we’re experts in Catholic pilgrimage.
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How does Verso Ministries prepare me for my journey?

We know from experience that preparing for a journey is just as important as the journey itself. From pre-departure spiritual formation emails and webinars hosted by the Verso trip leader, to providing you with a pilgrim kit to bring with you on your journey, we accompany you through the entire process – before, during, and after the pilgrimage – to prepare your mind and heart for what you’ll encounter. And of course, we’re always available by phone or email to answer and assist with any questions you might have.
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What is the latest I can register?

Registration closes when the pilgrimage reaches the maximum number of pilgrims. If the pilgrimage is filled when you register, you will be added to our waiting list, and contacted in the event that space on the pilgrimage becomes available. Don’t miss your chance – register now and begin your journey!
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Who can I contact for more information?

Our team is eager to help and is available 9am-5pm EST by phone at 574-383-9396 or by email at hello@versoministries.com
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Resources

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The Blessed Virgin Mary is the model pilgrim.

3 Reasons Why Our Lady Is the Model Pilgrim

A basillica that is home to one of the many saints of France.

Finding the Saints of France

Celebrate St. Pope John Paul II’s Message of Love

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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