Proposed Pilgrimage Itinerary *

Day 1 - Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Shannon to Porto - Arrival in Fatima Our pilgrimage begins as we meet in the evening at Shannon Airport for our Ryanair flight to Porto. Upon arrival, we will be warmly greeted by our Marian Pilgrimages representative and make our way by private coach to Fatima, a drive of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes through the serene Portuguese countryside. Arriving in Fatima late in the evening, we will check in to our hotel, just steps from the Sanctuary. A light welcome supper will be served depending on arrival time, followed by a restful night's sleep in preparation for the sacred days ahead. Day 2 - Thursday, May 21st, 2026

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima After breakfast, we begin our pilgrimage with morning Mass at the Capelinha�the Chapel of the Apparitions� where Our Lady appeared to the three shepherd children in 1917. Following Mass, we take a guided orientation tour of the Sanctuary grounds. We'll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary where the tombs of Saints Francisco and Jacinta, and Sister Lucia, rest in quiet repose. Nearby, we'll see the great Basilica of the Holy Trinity, the Monument to the Sacred Heart, the Berlin Wall remnant, and the Chapel of Adoration. In the afternoon, we visit the Museum of Light and Peace, which houses precious artifacts including relics from the shepherd children and gifts offered to Our Lady by pilgrims from around the world. There will be some time for quiet prayer or to enjoy a coffee in the nearby cafes before we gather again for dinner. This evening, we join pilgrims from across the world in the Rosary and Candlelight Procession, a highlight of the Fatima experience and a moving expression of faith and unity. Day 3 - Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Valinhos, Aljustrel and the Angel's Grotto This morning, we retrace the steps of the shepherd children along the Hungarian Way of the Cross. Winding through olive groves and oak trees, we reach Valinhos, the site of the August 19th apparition of Our Lady. Our path continues to the Loca do Anjo, the sacred spot where the Angel of Peace appeared to the children before the apparitions of the Virgin Mary began. These places remain almost untouched by time and are steeped in a deep spiritual atmosphere. We then continue on foot to Aljustrel, the simple village where the three children lived. Here we'll visit the family homes of Saints Francisco and Jacinta and of Sister Lucia. We pause at the well in Lucia's garden, where the children also experienced a vision. After returning to the hotel for lunch, the remainder of the afternoon is free. Pilgrims may wish to visit the Sanctuary again for personal prayer, shop for religious items, or spend quiet time in one of the chapels. Dinner is served in the hotel before we gather once more for the evening Candlelight Procession. Day 4 - Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

Santarem and the Eucharistic Miracle After breakfast, we meet in the Sanctuary where we will have a private group Mass in one of the chapels. Following Mass, there will be a short period for personal prayer and reflection before our early lunch. In the afternoon, we journey to Santarem, one of the oldest cities in Portugal and the site of a Eucharistic Miracle dating back over 700 years. In the Church of St. Stephen, we will venerate the Sacred Host that has been preserved to this day, a powerful testimony to the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. This visit is a deeply Proposed Itinerary Hotel Steyler - Fatima 2026 moving moment in our pilgrimage, linking us not only to Fatima but to the profound mysteries of our Catholic faith. On our return to Fatima, we enjoy a final group dinner. Those who wish may return to the Sanctuary one last time for the evening Rosary procession, taking these last quiet hours to entrust final intentions to Our Lady. Day 5 - Sunday, May 24th, 2026

Return Flight to Shannon After a final breakfast together, we check out of our hotel. Our coach will take us from Fatima to Porto Airport. Depending on the Ryanair flight schedule, there may be some free time en route for a short stop or lunch before boarding our evening return flight home to Shannon. As we return home, we carry in our hearts the peace of Fatima, the prayers shared, and the graces received. This pilgrimage leaves us with not only cherished memories but a deeper connection to Our Lady and a renewed sense of purpose in our faith journey