Primary Pilgrimage Sites
From sanctuary visits and guided pilgrimages to culturally rich devotional experiences, every itinerary is crafted with care, authenticity, and respect. We partner with trusted local communities, certified guides, and quality hospitality providers to ensure comfort, safety, and a spiritually enriching journey from start to finish.
1. In Portugal
Fatima
Known for the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in 1917, it attracts millions of pilgrims annually.
2. In Spain
Santiago de Compostela
The final destination of the Camino de Santiago, home to the shrine of St. James.
Sample Fatima & Santiago Trip in 7 Day
Overview
A once in a lifetime spiritual journey across Portugal and Spain. Walk in the footsteps of saints, experience Marian devotion, and venerate apostolic traditions — all in one week.
Package Includes:
Roundtrip flights India ↔ Lisbon/Madrid
6 nights in 3 4 star hotels with breakfast
Private coach transfers
Guided pilgrimages & daily Mass arrangements
Parish group coordination
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Flight India → Lisbon, visit St. Anthony’s Church
Day 2: Fatima – Sanctuary of Our Lady, candlelight procession
Day 3: Santarém (Eucharistic Miracle), Coimbra (St. Elizabeth)
Day 4: Braga (Bom Jesus do Monte), Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Day 5: Symbolic Camino walk, León Cathedral, Santo Toribio relic
Day 6: Zaragoza – Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Madrid
Day 7: Return flight to India
Why Choose This Pilgrimage?
Faith & Devotion: Fatima’s Marian apparitions, Santiago’s apostolic tomb.
Convenience: One week, two countries, multiple shrines.
Community: Parish led group travel, spiritual fellowship.
Affordability: Shorter, accessible alternative to Holy Land tours.
Memorable: Blend of Iberian culture, history, and spirituality.
Complementary Christian Pilgrimage Sites
Beyond Fatima and Santiago de Compostela, the Iberian Peninsula is rich with Christian pilgrimage sites such as Montserrat (Barcelona), Zaragoza’s Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Avila (St. Teresa of Jesus), Guadalupe Monastery, Santo Toribio de Liébana, and Caravaca de la Cruz. These shrines combine deep spiritual heritage with cultural and historical significance.In Portugal
Santarem: Eucharistic Miracle site, preserving a bleeding Host from the 13th century.Braga – Bom Jesus do Monte: Iconic baroque sanctuary with monumental stairways, symbolizing ascent to heaven.
Lisbon – St. Anthony’s birthplace: Pilgrims visit the church dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua.
Coimbra: Convent of St. Teresa and tomb of St. Elizabeth of Portugal.
In Spain
Montserrat (Catalonia): Benedictine monastery housing the famous Black Madonna. St. Ignatius of Loyola prayed here before founding the Jesuits.Zaragoza – Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar: Tradition holds that the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James here, making it one of the earliest Marian shrines.
Avila: Associated with St. Teresa of Jesus and St. John of the Cross, mystics who shaped Carmelite spirituality.
Monastery of Guadalupe (Extremadura): A UNESCO site dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, central to Spanish Catholic devotion.
Santo Toribio de Liébana (Cantabria): Holds one of the largest relics of the True Cross. Recognized as one of the five holy cities of Catholicism.
Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia): Another holy city, famed for its relic of the Cross and Jubilee years.
Covadonga (Asturias): Sanctuary of Our Lady of Covadonga, linked to the Christian Reconquista.
Why These Sites Matter
Spiritual depth: Many are tied to Marian apparitions, relics of the Cross, or saints central to Catholic mysticism.Cultural heritage: Sites like Montserrat and Guadalupe blend faith with art, architecture, and history.
Pilgrimage networks: The Camino de Santiago connects multiple shrines across Spain, while Portugal offers Marian routes linking Fatima, Braga, and Santarem.
Sample 7 Day Iberian Pilgrimage Itinerary
Duration: 7 days including flightsPackage: Roundtrip flights, hotels with breakfast, transfers, guided pilgrimages
Day 1 – Departure from India → Lisbon
Overnight flight from Kochi/Chennai/Bangalore to Lisbon.
Arrival in Lisbon, transfer to hotel.
Evening orientation and welcome Mass at St. Anthony’s Church (birthplace of St. Anthony of Padua).
Day 2 – Lisbon → Fatima
Morning drive to Fatima (1.5 hrs.).
Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, Chapel of Apparitions, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary.
Participate in Rosary and candlelight procession.
Overnight in Fatima.
Day 3 – Fatima → Santarém → Coimbra
Excursion to Santarém (Eucharistic Miracle shrine).
Continue to Coimbra, visit Convent of St. Teresa and tomb of St. Elizabeth of Portugal.
Return to Fatima for overnight stay.
Day 4 – Fatima → Braga → Santiago de Compostela
Drive north to Braga (Bom Jesus do Monte, Our Lady of Sameiro).
Continue to Santiago de Compostela (Spain).
Evening visit to Cathedral of St. James, attend Pilgrim’s Mass.
Overnight in Santiago.
Day 5 – Santiago → León → Santo Toribio de Liébana
Morning pilgrimage walk (short symbolic Camino segment).
Drive to León Cathedral (Gothic masterpiece).
Continue to Santo Toribio de Liébana (True Cross relic).
Overnight in León or nearby.
Day 6 – León → Zaragoza → Madrid
Travel to Zaragoza, visit Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar (Virgin Mary’s apparition to St. James).
Continue to Madrid.
Evening free for reflection and farewell dinner.
Day 7 – Madrid → India
Morning visit to Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe (optional, depending on flight timing).
Transfer to Madrid airport.
Return flight to India.