Trip Overview

Join the Salesian Sisters of the Eastern Province and Verso Ministries on a pilgrimage to sites of Marian apparitions in France, Spain, and Portugal. Pray the holy rosary in the grotto where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette and at the healing baths in Lourdes. Attend Mass in the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where Mary appeared to St. James. Pray at the tombs of saints John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila, and conclude the pilgrimage with a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima and the birthplace of St Anthony. Grow closer to Christ through his mother on this transformational journey through the spectacular Iberian Peninsula.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed tour guide(s)
  • Airport/hotel transfers (if arriving within designated window)
  • Transportation on private motorcoach
  • Accommodations in double or triple-occupancy rooms, including taxes (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary
  • Gratuities for guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals
  • Daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim
  • Preparation and follow-up materials
  • Pack & Prep meeting

Itinerary

April 5, 2027
  • Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to Toulouse
April 6, 2027
  • Arrive at Toulouse airport and meet your local English-speaking tour escort
  • Transfer to Lourdes to check-in to the hotel and freshen up
  • Celebrate an Opening Mass at the Sanctuary
  • Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and the Torchlight Procession at the Sanctuary
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Grand Hotel Gallia & Londres

Meals Included: Dinner

April 7, 2027
  • Celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary
  • Perform the water gesture, during which you drink and wash with the water as the Blessed Mother instructed St
    Bernadette to do
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Sanctuary, including the Basilicas and the sites associated with the life of St. Bernadette,
    such as Boly Milll where she was born, and Le Cachot where her family lived for a time
  • Free time in the afternoon to pray, walk the Way of the Cross, or visit the many shops in town
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and the Torchlight Procession at the Sanctuary
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Grand Hotel Gallia & Londres

Meals Included: Breakfast

April 8, 2027
  • Depart for Zaragoza, a cultural center of significant importance to the Roman, Moorish, and Christian heritage of Spain
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James in 40 A.D.
  • Celebrate Mass
  • Free evening for dinner and exploration on your own
  • Overnight in Zaragoza

Accommodations: Hotel Palafox

Meals Included: Breakfast

April 9, 2027
  • Depart Zaragoza for Calaruega, the birthplace of St. Dominic
  • Celebrate Mass in Calaruega
  • Enjoy a group lunch
  • Continue to Segovia and visit the tomb of St John of the Cross
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Segovia

Accommodations: Hotel Candido

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

April 10, 2027
  • Transfer to Ávila
    Morning Mass, followed by a guided 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 De Los Velada

Meals Included: Breakfast

April 11, 2027
  • 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 Estrela de Fatima

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

April 12, 2027
  • Start the day with Mass at the Shrine
  • 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
  • Time for lunch
  • Visit Valinhos, including the site of Our Lady’s fourth apparition and the children’s homes
  • Time for dinner
  • Join the Candlelight Procession
  • Overnight in Fátima

Accommodations: Hotel Estrela de Fatima

Meals Included: Breakfast

April 13, 2027
  • Morning Mass in Fatima
  • Depart for Lisbon, stopping in Santarém, the site of a Eucharistic Miracle
  • Arrive in Lisbon, the birthplace of St Anthony of Padua
  • Enjoy a panoramic tour of Lisbon, seeing St Jeronimos Monastery (exterior views only), Belem Tower, and St. Anthony Church, marking the site where he was born
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Lisbon

Accommodations: VIP Executive Suites do Marques Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

April 14, 2027

Transfer to Lisbon airport on your own or with group transfer (time tbc) and depart on your journey home

Meals included: Breakfast

Pricing

Package Cost
$4,418

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$990 / person
Travel Protection*
Quote provided after registration

Pricing listed per person in double/triple-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare.

The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.

Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.

If pilgrims traveling by themselves are unable to be matched with a roommate, the single room supplement may apply. See Additional Information section below for details.

*Travel protection is calculated based on a variety of factors and optional plans are provided by Travel Insured International.

Led by

Group Leader
Sr. Katie Flanagan
New Jersey
Sr. Katie Flanagan, FMA, a Salesian Sister of St. John Bosco for 10 years, has a deep love for young people and a passion for accompanying them in their journey with Christ. After 15 years in elementary and high school classrooms, Sr. Katie began a new chapter of service as Director of Development for the Salesian Sisters in 2025.

More Details

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (included if group is 30+ pilgrims)
  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • 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

  • Deposit due upon registration: $500/person
  • 120 days prior to departure: Final balance

Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments. Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of April 2026. 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 of individual pilgrims must be made in writing (email or letter) to Verso Ministries. Individual pilgrims should cancel with their group leaders, who are then responsible for notifying Verso Ministries in writing (email or letter). Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims. Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. 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. We highly recommend the purchase of individual travel insurance.

  • Within 2 weeks of deposit: Free cancellation*
  • 14 days after deposit & 91 days or more from departure: Deposit is retained
  • 90-61 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost is non-refundable
  • 30 days or less prior to departure: 100% of trip cost is non-refundable

*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.

Important Information for Pilgrims Seeking to be Matched With A Roommate

  1. Pilgrims who register by themselves can indicate in their Pilgrim Portal that they would like to be matched with a roommate. Verso Ministries will make every effort to accommodate that request, however, cannot guarantee that this will be possible.
  2. If, by 90 days prior to departure, Verso has not been able to match a solo pilgrim with a roommate, the single room supplement will be applied to the pilgrim’s invoice and due for payment.
  3. If Verso is able to match a pilgrim with a roommate after they have paid the single room supplement, the pilgrim will be refunded the extra charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is my Pilgrim Portal?

Your Pilgrim Portal is how you will securely share the information we need for your trip. We collect all this information through your “tasks” in your Pilgrim Portal. After booking, you will receive access to your portal and can log in at the link at the top of this page.
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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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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

Discover helpful guides and tips to prepare for your pilgrimage and enrich your journey with Verso Ministries.

Marian shrines in Europe to visit on pilgrimage.

5 Must Visit Marian Shrines in Europe

Two pilgrims looking out atop a mountain as a metaphor for becoming the best versions of themselves.

Becoming the Best Version of Yourself Through Pilgrimage

Mary appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France.

3 Things to Know About St. Bernadette Soubirous

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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