Proposed Pilgrimage Itinerary *

Day 1 - Tuesday, 20 October 2026 - Depart Dublin

Your pilgrimage begins this morning as you check in at Dublin Airport for your flight to Mexico City via Paris. Allow this journey to be a time of spiritual anticipation�perhaps through quiet prayer, reading, or simply contemplating the days ahead, filled with grace and profound encounter. Upon arrival in Mexico City, you'll be warmly welcomed by your local guide and transferred by private coach to your hotel. Check in to Hotel Casa Blanca, ideally located in the cultural and political heart of the capital. Settle into your room before coming together for a welcome dinner. Overnight in Mexico City.

Day 2 - Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - Shrine of Lady of Guadalupe

After breakfast, visit the Plaza of Three Cultures in Tlatelolco � a striking symbol of the layers of Mexican history where pre-Hispanic ruins, colonial churches, and modern developments converge. Continue to the Church of St. James, where St. Juan Diego first revealed the miraculous image of Our Lady to Bishop Zum�rraga. Next, you will arrive at the heart of your pilgrimage: the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Here, you'll visit both the Old and New Basilicas, the Chapel of Pocitos, and climb Tepeyac Hill, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531. Celebrate Mass near the sacred image and take time to kneel before the tilma that has drawn millions. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 - Thursday, 22 October 2026 - Teotihuacan

Today, we step outside the modern city into the timeless mystery of Teotihuacan, an ancient Mesoamerican city and spiritual centre. Walk along the Avenue of the Dead, stand in awe before the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, and let the scale and serenity of the site awaken a sense of wonder. Afterwards, enjoy lunch on your own at a nearby caf�, with time to relax and reflect. In the afternoon, we return to Mexico City to freshen up before joining together once again for dinner at the hotel.

Day 4 - Friday, 23 October 2026 - Mexico City: Z�calo & Paseo de la Reforma

After breakfast, set out to explore Mexico City's historic centre, beginning at the Z�calo, the vast main square framed by colonial and religious architecture. Visit the National Palace, adorned with Diego Rivera's evocative murals, and celebrate Mass in one of the city's historic churches. A scenic drive along the grand boulevard of Paseo de la Reforma offers views of the Angel of Independence and other significant monuments that mark the city's transformation over the centuries. Return to your hotel for dinner. The evening is yours for reflection or perhaps a peaceful evening.

Day 5 - Saturday, 24 October 2026 - Coyoacan - Xochimilco

Begin the day with Mass at the Church of the Holy Family, where the relics of Blessed Miguel Pro, Jesuit priest and martyr of the Cristero War, are venerated. His courageous witness remains a powerful testament to faith in adversity. From here, we head to the colourful waters of Xochimilco, where a peaceful ride through the flower-laced canals aboard traditional boats offers a refreshing pause. Continue to Coyoac�n, one of the city's most charming neighbourhoods, known for its colonial homes and lively atmosphere. Enjoy time to explore at your leisure before returning to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 6 - Sunday, 25 October 2026 - Puebla

After breakfast, we say farewell to Mexico City and journey toward Puebla. En route, we visit Cholula, a town that blends pre-Columbian grandeur and Catholic tradition. Here stands the Church of Santa Mar�a Tonantzintla, famed for its vibrant indigenous baroque artistry. We also ascend the hill above the hidden Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid by volume in the world. From its summit, enjoy sweeping views across Puebla's fertile valleys. In the afternoon, we arrive in Puebla, check in Hotel del Portal or similar, and enjoy dinner together. Overnight in Puebla.

Day 7 - Monday, 26 October 2026 - Tlaxcala

After breakfast we transfer to San Miguel del Milagro where we will celebrate Mass. Following Mass we will continue to Tlaxcala the site of the 1631 apparition of St. Michael the Archangel, who revealed a miraculous healing spring. Later, we visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotl�n, a site blessed by a 16th-century apparition of the Virgin Mary who left her image miraculously imprinted in a tree. Return to Puebla for a guided walking tour through the historic heart of the city, where churches and plazas speak of deep devotion and artistic splendour. Visit the magnificent Cathedral, the Dominican Cloister, and the Rosary Chapel, often hailed as the �Eighth Wonder of the World.� Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 8 - Tuesday, 27 October 2026 - Shrine of Lady of Guadalupe

After breakfast we check out of the hotel and transfer back to Mexico City and the Shrine of Our Lady of Gaudalupe where we will have time to explore before celebrating Mass in the Capuchinas chapel. Return to Hotel Casa Blanca where we check-in before joining together for our farewell dinner.

Day 9 - Wednesday, 28 October 2026 - Depart Mexico

After breakfast, enjoy some free time for last minute shopping, travel to Mexico City International Airport for our return flight home to Dublin via Paris. Day 10 - Thursday, 29 October 2026 - Return to Dublin

Arrive at Paris and connect with our flight to Dublin.