Come to the Water ACC Marian Shrines – November 2026

Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines

Trip Date:
Nov 11, 2026
- Nov 20, 2026
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Moderate
Price
From $3,657
Deposit $$500
Hosted by
Come to the Water ACC

Trip Overview

Join Come to the Water ACC 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.

Also consider signing up for the optional pre-extension to visit some of France’s most spectacular basilicas, as well as the chapel were Mary appeared to St Catherine Laboure and the chapel containing the relics of St Vincent de Paul.

What’s Included?

  • Local, licensed tour guide(s)
  • Airport/hotel transfers (if arriving/departing on group flight)
  • Transportation on private motorcoach
  • Accommodations in double-occupancy rooms, including taxes (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary
  • Gratuities for pilgrimage director, guide(s), driver(s), hotel staff, and meals
  • Opportunity for daily Mass
  • Tickets for included activities
  • Audio headset for each pilgrim
  • Verso pilgrimage booklets and pilgrim kits
  • Preparation and follow-up materials
  • Promotional kit and pilgrim registration support
  • Pack & Prep Meeting for all pilgrims to review itinerary, activities, logistical arrangements, and spiritual preparations

Itinerary

November 11, 2026
  • Depart the U.S. on your overnight flight to France
November 12, 2026
  • Arrive at the Toulouse airport 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 Panorama or similar 4*

Meals Included: Dinner

November 13, 2026
  • Celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Lourdes
  • Tour the Sanctuary, including the Chapel of Reconciliation, the Basilicas, the Grotto of Massabielle, and the Baths
  • Spend the afternoon at the Sanctuary and take time to participate in prayers at the Grotto, walk the Way of the Cross, visit the healing baths, or receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
  • Participate in the nightly Rosary and torchlit procession
  • Overnight in Lourdes

Accommodations: Hotel Panorama or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

November 14, 2026
  • Depart for Zaragoza, a cultural center of significant importance to the Roman, Moorish, and Christian heritage of Spain
  • Celebrate Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James in 40 A.D., followed by a guided tour
  • Free evening for dinner and exploration on your own
  • Overnight in Zaragoza

Accommodations: Hotel Palafox or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

November 15, 2026
  • Depart Zaragoza for Calaruega, the birthplace of St. Dominic
  • Celebrate Mass in Calaruega
  • Continue to Segovia and pray at the tomb of St John of the Cross
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Overnight in Segovia

Accommodations: Hotel Candido or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

November 16, 2026
  • Transfer to Ávila
  • 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: Hotel Estrela or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

November 17, 2026
  • Depart for Alba de Tormes, celebrating Mass there and praying at the tomb of Teresa of Ávila
  • Stop for lunch in Salamanca
  • Continue on to Fatima
  • Overnight in Fátima

Accommodations: Hotel Estrela or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

Marian shrines in Europe to visit on pilgrimage.
November 18, 2026
  • Tour of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Apparition Chapel, and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity
  • Visit Valinhos, including the site of Our Lady’s fourth apparition and the children’s homes
  • In the evening, gather as a group to share and reflect on the pilgrimage experience
  • Overnight in Fátima

Accommodations: Hotel Estrela or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

November 19, 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: Eurostars Universal Lisboa or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

November 20, 2026
  • Transfer to the Lisbon airport and depart on your journey home

Meals Included: Breakfast

Extensions

Extension Date: November 9, 2026
  • Depart the U.S. for France
Extension Date: November 10, 2026
  • Arrive in Paris and transfer from the Paris airport to the hotel
  • Celebrate an Opening Mass at the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, a sanctuary of perpetual Eucharistic adoration and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    • The Basilica’s dome towers two hundred meters above the Seine, offering some of the best views of Paris
  • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Crowne Plaza Republique or similar 4*

Meals Included: Dinner

Extension Date: November 11, 2026
  • Visit the St. Vincent de Paul Chapel and venerate his relics
  • Celebrate Mass at the Miraculous Medal Chapel, located at 140 Rue de Bac, where Mary appeared to St Catherine Laboure, asking that a medal be created and worn in her honor
  • Time for lunch on the Rue de Bac
  • Afternoon visit and tour of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, newly renovated following the fire of 2019
  • Free for the rest of the evening
    • If time allows, consider visiting Sainte-Chapelle or the Louvre, and see the Eiffel Tower illuminated at night
  • Overnight in Paris

Accommodations: Crowne Plaza Republique or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast

Extension Date: November 11, 2026
  • Morning in Paris
  • Take the high-speed train from Paris to Lourdes in the afternoon
  • Transfer to the hotel to check in
  • Gather with the rest of the group for an Opening Mass at the Lourdes Sanctuary
  • (continue with the main itinerary)

Accommodations: Hotel Panorama or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodations

Standard Accommodations

  • Paris (pre-extension only): Crowne Plaza Republique or similar 4*
  • Lourdes: Hotel Panorama or similar 4*
  • Zaragoza: Hotel Palafox or similar 4*
  • Segovia: Hotel Candido or similar 4*
  • Fatima: Hotel Estrela or similar 4*
  • Lisbon: Eurostars Universal Lisboa or similar 4*

Pricing

Package Cost
$3,657

Optional Add-ons

Group flight - Main Itinerary (Nov 11-20)
$1,001 / person
Group flight - Pre-Extension (Nov 9-20)
$1,311 / person
Paris Pre-Extension (Nov 9-11)
$999 / person
Single room supplement (limited availability)
$796 / person
Travel Protection
Quote provided after registration

Pricing listed per person in double rooms and includes 1 free leader for every 20 full-paying pilgrims. Quoted rates may fluctuate based on accommodation selection and availability. Rates also assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims. Final pricing may adjust based on any significant changes in currency exchange rates.

Led by

Fr Matthew Kuhn
Alexandria, MN
Father Matthew Kuhn is a diocesan priest whose ministry flows from a deep love for Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. With a background in music and education from Saint Olaf College, he brings a thoughtful, faith-centered approach to preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. He serves as pastor of the Come to the Water Area Catholic Community, including The Church of St. Mary in Alexandria, St. Nicholas Church in Belle River, and Immaculate Conception Church in Osakis. In every parish, Father Kuhn is committed to helping people encounter Christ more fully through the Eucharist, prayer, and life in the Church. Having studied and lived in Rome, Father Kuhn has a special love for the Church’s history, sacred places, and saints. He enjoys leading pilgrimages throughout Europe and the United States, inviting travelers to grow closer to Jesus by experiencing the beauty, tradition, and living faith of the Catholic Church.

More Details

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (unless group is 30+ pilgrims)
  • Roundtrip airfare (optional add on)
  • 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 October 2024. 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.

Group Flight Arrival Information

  • Air Canada Flight #8850
    • Departs Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) at 1:10 pm
    • Arrives Montreal (YUL) 4:47 pm
  • Air Canada Flight #874
    • Departs Montreal (YUL) at 6:55 pm
    • Arrives Paris (CDG) 8:00 am
  • Pilgrims will be transferred to the hotel in one group.

Group Flight Departure Information

  • Air Canada Flight #811
    • Departs Lisbon (LIS) at 11:20 am
    • Arrives Toronto (YYZ) at 2:25 pm
  • Air Canada Flight #8721
    • Departs Toronto (YYZ) at 8:00 pm
    • Arrives Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) at 9:19 pm
  • Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport in one group.

Land-Only Arrival Time Information

  • Arrive by: November 12, 2026
  • Arrival time: 12:30 pm
  • Arrival airport: Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the hotel in one group.

Land-Only Departure Time Information

  • Depart on: November 20, 2026
  • Departure time: Anytime after 11:15 am
  • Departure airport: Lisbon International Airport (LIS)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport in one group.

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

 

Want to arrive or depart outside of the designated times?

  • 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 a private transfer? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Should I purchase travel protection?

We recommend that all pilgrims consider purchasing travel protection. We partner with Travel Insured International (TII) to offer travel protection.  According to TII, travel protection helps protect you and those you are traveling with from unforeseen emergencies, which always seem to happen at the worst possible time. In the event of emergencies, both before and during your travels, as well other circumstances, like travel delay, lost baggage, missed connection(s), and much more, travel protection can help. Upon registration you will receive a travel protection quotation from TII. If you have any questions regarding your quotation, please call TII. If you need an updated or new quotation, please contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at 574-383-9396.
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How do I book optional add-ons, extensions, group flights, pre-/post-stays at hotels, private transfers, etc.?

Including optional add-ons with your pilgrimage enhances your experience by facilitating a more in-depth immersion in your destination and streamlining the logistics. See more of your destination by joining an extension trip or arrange to arrive the day before the group so you are rested when the pilgrimage begins. If you are interested in enhancing your trip with an add-on, please email us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at 574-383-9396.
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Resources

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

3 Reasons Your Catholic Parish Should Go on a Pilgrimage

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5 Ways to Pray Before and During your Pilgrimage

Marian shrines in Europe to visit on pilgrimage.

5 Must Visit Marian Shrines in Europe

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

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