Proposed Pilgrimage Itinerary *

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 - Arrival in Fatima & Sanctuary Tour

Begin your journey with a morning Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Lisbon. On arrival in Portugal, you will be met by your dedicated Marian Pilgrimages guide and travel by private coach to Fatima, where Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Upon arrival at the Hotel Steyler, check-in and enjoy a warm welcome lunch. That afternoon, begin your pilgrimage with a guided orientation of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. Visit the Capelinha (Chapel of the Apparitions), built on the very spot of Mary's appearances, and continue to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where the tombs of Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia rest peacefully. Discover other important sites such as the Berlin Wall fragment, the Monument to the Sacred Heart, and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. In the evening, join fellow pilgrims in the first Candlelight Rosary Procession at the Sanctuary, a powerful expression of faith and unity under the stars. Friday, April 3rd, 2026 - Good Friday: Stations of the Cross, Valinhos, and Aljustrel

On this sacred Good Friday, we begin our morning by walking the Hungarian Way of the Cross�a peaceful path through the olive and oak trees that leads to Valinhos, the site of the August 19th apparition of Our Lady. Here, stop to reflect at the Calvary monument and then continue to Loca do Anjo, where the Angel of Peace appeared to the children in 1916 to prepare them for their divine mission. We then journey to Aljustrel, the home village of the three shepherd children. Visit the simple homes of Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia, and pause at the Well in Lucia's garden, where another apparition took place. Return to the hotel for lunch, and enjoy a quiet afternoon for personal prayer or reflection. Dinner is served in the hotel. In the evening, take part in the Rosary and the moving Candlelight Procession, walking in spiritual solidarity with millions around the world who mark this most solemn day of the Church year. Saturday, April 4th, 2026 - The Sanctuary and Museum of Light and Peace

After breakfast, celebrate Holy Mass in the Capelinha, the very heart of the Sanctuary, and the sacred site of Our Lady's appearances. Following Mass, we continue with a more in-depth visit to key locations within the Sanctuary, including time for quiet prayer in the Chapel of Adoration. After lunch at the hotel, we visit the Museum of Light and Peace, home to remarkable relics and pilgrim offerings, including the bullet that wounded Pope John Paul II during the 1981 assassination attempt�later placed in Our Lady's crown in gratitude for his survival. This afternoon is yours to rest, explore, or spend time in personal devotion. Dinner is followed once more by the candlelight rosary, a beautiful conclusion to a peaceful day. Sunday, April 5th, 2026 - Divine Mercy Sunday and Personal Reflection

Begin the day by joining the international Rosary and Holy Mass in the Sanctuary on this special Divine Mercy Sunday. As the Church celebrates the mercy of God and the victory of the Resurrection, Fatima becomes a place of renewal and peace. Return to the hotel for lunch. This afternoon is free for you to visit the tombs of the visionaries, pray at the Chapel of Adoration, or spend time in silent contemplation in the gardens of the Sanctuary. Dinner is served at the hotel, followed once again by the Candlelight Procession, offering time to reflect on the grace received so far. Monday, April 6th, 2026 - Santar�m Eucharistic Miracle

This morning, enjoy breakfast followed by quiet time in the Sanctuary for personal devotions. In the early afternoon, we depart for Santar�m, one of the oldest cities in Portugal and home to a revered Eucharistic Miracle. At the Church of St. Stephen, venerate the miraculous Host, which has been preserved for over 750 years and continues to draw pilgrims from around the world. After time for private prayer, return to Fatima in time for a final group dinner. Our last evening in Fatima concludes with one more Candlelight Rosary Procession�a beautiful farewell to this blessed place. Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 - Return to Ireland

After an early breakfast, we bid farewell to Fatima and transfer by private coach to Lisbon Airport for our return Aer Lingus flight home. As you journey back to Ireland, take with you the serenity of the Sanctuary, the message of peace from Our Lady, and the spiritual richness of a truly unforgettable pilgrimage.