Pilgrimage to Spain & Lourdes with Fr. Steven Borello | March 8, 2026
Join Fr. Steven Borello on a Pilgrimage to Spain & Lourdes starting at $4,998* from Chicago on March 8, 2026. Journey to Toledo, Zaragoza, Lourdes, Montserrat, Barcelona, and much more!
Also, Enjoy an Optional Fátima Pre-Tour!
What's Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- First Class Hotels
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- International Airfare
- Entrance and Program Fees
- Guided Tours
- Overseas Transfers
- Administrative Fee
- Hotel Gratuities
- Meals as Listed in the Itinerary
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 March 8 – Depart the USA
Depart the USA.
Day 2 March 9 – Arrive in Madrid
Upon arrival in Madrid, you will meet your tour escort and enjoy a tour of some of Madrid’s highlights, like the Plaza Mayor, the Old Town area, and the Prado. Dinner and overnight are in Madrid. (D) Overnight in Madrid
Day 3 March 10 – Toledo
Head south to the Central Plain of Spain to visit Toledo, the provincial capital and royal residence during the Middle Ages. During this period, Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived peacefully, and flourished in this great cultural and architectural center. Your tour winds its way through Toledo’s narrow streets; the history and romance of this city are palpable. See many of the city’s great monuments, including the Spanish-Gothic La Catedral, the Church of Santo Tomé (to see El Greco’s most renowned work, “The Burial of Count of Orgaz”), and the Sinagoga de Santa María La Blanca (Spain’s oldest synagogue). Return to your hotel in Madrid. (B, D) Overnight in Madrid
Day 4 March 11 – Zaragoza
Begin the day with Mass and a visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Pillar built to commemorate the place where the Virgin Mary, standing atop a pillar carried by angels, appeared to St. James. The basilica’s small wooden statue of Our Lady of Pillar has been a regular stopping point for pilgrims. (B, D) Overnight in Zaragoza
Day 5 March 12 – Lourdes
This morning, you will journey through the Pyrenees to Lourdes. Here, Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous 18 times in 1858. It has become a place of pilgrimage for millions of the faithful each year, and the spring water from the grotto is believed to have healing properties. While in Lourdes, you can participate in the afternoon processional and the evening candlelight processional. Check into your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Overnight in Lourdes
Day 6 March 13 – Lourdes
Today, you will celebrate Mass in one of the chapels here at the sanctuary. Then, enjoy a walking tour of the sanctuary grounds and then to the homes of Bernadette and her family. This afternoon, you will have free time to partake in the healing waters baths or to explore more of the town on your own, from the various apparition sites to the castle fort that affords panoramic views of the sanctuary and the Pyrenees. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D) Overnight in Lourdes
Day 7 March 14 – Montserrat
Travel to Montserrat. You will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat. Since the 12th century, pilgrims have traveled to venerate the miraculous statue of the Black Madonna. According to Catholic tradition, the Black Virgin of Montserrat statue was carved by St. Luke around 50 AD and brought to Spain. It is believed that the founding of the Society of Jesus by St. Ignatius of Loyola was inspired by the Black Madonna’s apparition to St. Ignatius during his pilgrimage to the Shrine of Montserrat. (B, D) Overnight near Montserrat
Day 8 March 15 - Barcelona
This morning, you will return to Montserrat to explore the monastery grounds or take the funicular to the top of the mountain. Then, descend the Mountain and journey into Barcelona. This afternoon, you will travel to Barcelona. Upon arrival in the city, enjoy free time to explore the city on your own. (B, D) Overnight in Barcelona
Day 9 March 16 - Barcelona
Visit the Barri Gotic (gothic quarter) in the city’s center. Many of the buildings here are listed as World Heritage sites, including the Sagrada Familia Church, which has been under continuous construction since 1882. Designed by renowned architect Gaudi, it is now slated for completion in 2026! Visit the inside and outside of Sagrada Familia Church. Enjoy a special farewell dinner in a local restaurant this evening. (B, D) Overnight in Barcelona
Day 10 March 17 – Return to the USA
Return to the USA.
Enhance Your Journey
Fátima Pre - Tour
March 5 - 9, 2026 | starting at $1,399*
March 5 – Depart USA
March 6 – Arrive in Portugal
Your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to your bus for the journey to Santarém. Here, the Church of St. Stephen was the site of a Holy Miracle in the 12th century. The crystal pyx can be seen at the renamed Church of the Holy Miracle. Continue to Fátima, where you will check into our hotel and then celebrate Mass in one of the chapels at the Sanctuary of Fátima complex. There is an opportunity to participate in the candlelight processional while in Fátima. (D)
Overnight in Fátima
March 7 – Fátima
Today, you will visit the Basilica, where the three children (Lucia lived to adulthood) are interred. You will then journey to the countryside, where Mary appeared to Francisco and Jacinta Marto and their cousin Lucia dos Santos from May 13, 1917, every month on the 13th for six months, when she appeared at Valinhos. You will see their homes nearby, where Francisco died in 1919. Jacinta died in a Lisbon hospital in 1920. Return to Fátima for time to pray and contemplate the meaning of the Holy Site. (B, D) Overnight in Fátima.
March 8 – Fátima and Lisbon
Spend the morning in prayer at the Shrine. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic tour of Lisbon, including St. Jerome’s Monastery, built to give thanks to the Virgin Mary. We will drive by the Belem Tower and many landmarks, like the April 25 Bridge, the Basilica of the Star, and the Marquis de Pombal Square. Our last stop will be St. Anthony’s Church. The patron saint of lost things is best known as St. Anthony of Padua (Italy), but he was born and baptized here in Lisbon, Portugal. The Church where we will celebrate Mass was built upon the site of St. Anthony’s birth. (B, D) Overnight in Lisbon
March 9 – Fly to Madrid
Departure Dates
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Sunday, March 8, 2026From $4998
