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Lourdes & Fatima · With Our Lady, from the Pyrenees to Portugal

9N/10D Marian pilgrimage with Santiago de Compostela and Lisbon

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9 Nights / 10 Days(9N/10D)
France, Spain & Portugal, Pyrenees, Galicia & Centro
easy pace
Great for senior, family, couples

Destinations: Lourdes → Loyola → Burgos → Santiago de Compostela → Fatima → Lisbon

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Overview

About this Lourdes & Fatima trip

A deeply prayerful journey to the two greatest Marian shrines of Europe. In Lourdes, pray at the Grotto of Massabielle where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, take the water at the baths, and walk in the nightly torchlight Marian procession with pilgrims from every nation. Cross the Pyrenees to the sanctuary of St. Ignatius at Loyola and on to Santiago de Compostela, the end of the Camino, to embrace the statue of St. James and attend the Pilgrims' Mass. Then go south to Fatima for two nights at the Chapel of Apparitions, the basilicas of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Holy Trinity, the candlelight Rosary procession and the homes of the shepherd children at Aljustrel. End in Lisbon at the birthplace of St. Anthony. A spiritual director travels with the group and Holy Mass is arranged daily.

The Grotto of Lourdes, the Chapel of Apparitions at Fatima and the tomb of St. James at Santiago.

Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Stay: 3–4 star (near the sanctuaries)
Transport: Flights from Hyderabad, private AC coach throughout
Best time: April to October; Lourdes' torchlight processions run daily April–October, and Fatima is busiest around 13 May and 13 October
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why pilgrims choose our Marian tour

Two nights each in Lourdes and Fatima to join the evening processions
Santiago de Compostela and Loyola included, not just the two shrines
Hotels within walking distance of both sanctuaries
Daily Holy Mass with an Indian spiritual director
Private coach throughout — no luggage on trains
Schengen visa documentation support and Indian dinners

Trip highlights

Grotto of Massabielle
Torchlight procession
Loyola
Santiago Cathedral
Chapel of Apparitions
Aljustrel
St. Anthony's, Lisbon

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Lourdes & Fatima

10 days, planned end to end

D1
- Fly Hyderabad to Toulouse (one stop)
- Coach to Lourdes (about 2 hours)
- Check in near the Sanctuary
- First visit to the Grotto and evening torchlight procession (April–October)
D2
- Holy Mass near the Grotto
- The baths (piscines) and the Way of the Cross on the Espélugues hill
- Rosary Basilica, Upper Basilica and Basilica of St. Pius X
- Bernadette's birthplace at the Boly Mill and the Cachot
D3
- Farewell prayers at the Grotto
- Cross the Pyrenees into Spain
- Sanctuary of Loyola, birthplace of St. Ignatius
- Overnight in Burgos; evening visit to its Gothic cathedral
D4
- Drive along the route of the Camino (about 5.5 hours)
- Arrive in Santiago and check in
- Evening walk to the Praza do Obradoiro
- Dinner in the old town
D5
- Pilgrims' Mass in the Cathedral (botafumeiro swung on feast days and certain occasions)
- Embrace the statue of St. James and pray at his tomb in the crypt
- Pilgrim's Office and old-town walk
- Evening Rosary
D6
- Drive south into Portugal (about 5 hours)
- Check in close to the Sanctuary
- Chapel of Apparitions
- Candlelight Rosary procession at night
D7
- Holy Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary — tombs of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta and Sr. Lúcia
- Basilica of the Holy Trinity
- Aljustrel: homes of the shepherd children
- Way of the Cross to Valinhos and Loca do Cabeço
D8
- Batalha Monastery en route
- Drive to Lisbon (about 1.5 hours)
- Church of St. Anthony at his birthplace and Lisbon Cathedral
- Evening at leisure
D9
- Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower
- Ride the historic Tram 28 through Alfama
- Farewell Mass
- Farewell dinner
D10
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Lisbon airport
- Fly home to Hyderabad (one stop)
- Arrive with Lourdes water and Fatima candles for family

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

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Included

Economy flights Hyderabad–Toulouse and Lisbon–Hyderabad (one stop each way)
2 nights Lourdes, 1 night Burgos, 2 nights Santiago, 2 nights Fatima and 2 nights Lisbon in 3–4 star hotels, twin sharing
Daily breakfast and dinner (Indian dinners on four evenings)
Private AC coach from Toulouse to Lisbon
English-speaking tour manager and local guides in Lourdes, Santiago, Fatima and Lisbon
Daily Holy Mass arrangements with a spiritual director
Entrance fees for Jerónimos Monastery and Batalha
Schengen visa documentation support and travel insurance up to age 70

Not included

Schengen visa fee and VFS charges
Lunches
City taxes paid at hotels
Tips for tour manager, guides and driver
Personal expenses and candles/offerings
GST and TCS as applicable

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3–4 star (near the sanctuaries)

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Flights from Hyderabad, private AC coach throughout

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Toulouse, to Lourdes · Lourdes · Lourdes to Burgos via Loyola · Burgos to Santiago de Compostela · Santiago de Compostela · Santiago to Fatima · Fatima · Fatima to Lisbon · Lisbon · Departure

Route

Route map

9 stops from start to finish

HyderabadStart
2ToulouseStop 2
3LourdesStop 3
4LoyolaStop 4
5BurgosStop 5
6Santiago de CompostelaStop 6
7FatimaStop 7
8BatalhaStop 8
LisbonFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

April to October; Lourdes' torchlight processions run daily April–October, and Fatima is busiest around 13 May and 13 October

Things to carry

Passport with Schengen visa, valid for 3 months beyond return
Modest clothing for basilicas, and a light jacket — Lourdes evenings are cool
Comfortable walking shoes
Umbrella — Lourdes and Galicia get frequent rain
Empty bottles to collect Lourdes water
Rosary, candles and prayer intentions from family
Personal medicines with prescriptions
Universal plug adapter (Type C/F sockets)

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Which visa do Indians need?

A single Schengen short-stay visa covers France, Spain and Portugal. You usually apply at the consulate of the country where you spend the most nights; on this itinerary we confirm the correct consulate when the final hotel plan is ready and prepare the complete file.

Can we skip Santiago for a shorter trip?

Yes. A 7N/8D version flies Toulouse–Lisbon directly after Lourdes and spends three nights at Fatima. Santiago and Loyola are best for those who want the full Camino experience.

Can we bathe in the Lourdes baths?

Yes, the piscines are open to all pilgrims with separate sections for men and women. Queues can be 1–2 hours in summer; our tour manager plans the visit early in the morning.

Will there be daily Mass?

Yes. Our spiritual director celebrates Mass daily, including at the sanctuaries in Lourdes and Fatima where slots are booked in advance, and you can attend the international Masses as well.

Is the trip suitable for seniors?

Yes. Hotels are close to the shrines and we travel by private coach. Lourdes has a dedicated pilgrim service for the sick and those with reduced mobility; let us know so we can arrange it.

When are the big feast days?

Lourdes celebrates 11 February and 15 August; Fatima's great pilgrimages are on 12–13 May and 12–13 October. These dates are very moving but extremely crowded; book 6 months ahead.

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