A Journey in the Footsteps of St. Teresa of Avila and Our Lady of Fatima – Spain and Portugal

Spiritual Director: Rev. Carlos Suarez

Pilgrimage Date: From October 12-22, 2025


Pilgrimage Program:

DAY 1 – DEPARTURE:

  •  At a pre-determined time (3 hours) before the flight, meet at Logan Airport – Boston International Airport for our international flight to Madrid.

DAY 02 – MADRID / ARRIVAL

  • Arrival at Madrid airport and reception by our Portuguese-speaking assistant. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 03 – MADRID / SEGOVIA (92KM)

  • (B,L,D) Breakfast. Today we will visit (with a local guide) the main tourist attractions of the Spanish capital, including Gran Vía, Plaza de España, the Viaduct, Plaza Mayor, the Bullring, Plaza de la Independencia, Plaza de Cibeles, the University and Paseo de la Castellana (all external visits).
  • Free time. We will continue our trip to Segovia. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04 – SEGOVIA / AVILA / ALBA DE TORMES / SALAMANCA (66KM+95KM+23KM)

  • (B,L,D) Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit (with a local guide) Segovia, strategically situated on a rocky ridge, deeply and proudly Castilian, with a panoply of squares and mansions from its days of grandeur in the Golden Age, when it was a royal resort and a base for the Cortes (Parliament). There we will see the Alcazar (entrance included).
  • Transfer to Avila for a brief stop, where we will visit (with a local guide) the Basilica of Santa Teresa.
  • We will continue our route towards Alba de Tormes for a brief stop, where we will visit the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites (entrance included).
  • Continuation towards Salamanca. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 05 – SALAMANCA / BURGOS (242KM)

  • B,L,D) After breakfast, departure to Burgos, where we will visit (with a local guide) including the beautiful Cathedral (entrance included).
  • Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Burgos.

DAY 06 – BURGOS / SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (488KM)

  • (B,L,D) After breakfast, departure to Santiago de Compostela. Arrival and panoramic visit (with a local guide) passing through the Plaza del Obrador, where the building is located. the San Jerónimo College, the Rexoi Palace, the Jelmirez Palace, the Parador de los Reyes Católicos and the Cathedral of Santiago (entrance included), where countless pilgrims arrive daily from the famous pilgrimages of the Camino de Santiago.
  • Accommodation at the hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 07 – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA / PORTO (231KM)

  • (B,L,D) After breakfast, departure towards Porto. Arrival and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 08- PORTO / FATIMA (198KM)

  • (B,L,D) After breakfast, we will visit (with a local guide) the charms of this city of Porto, a fascinating place that uniquely combines the contemporary and the ancient, giving it an unmistakable charm. Classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, thanks to its beautiful monuments and historic buildings, we will pass through picturesque streets, typical houses and fascinating monuments.
  • In the afternoon, departure for Fatima. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 09- FATIMA

  • (B,L,D) Breakfast. Time to visit Fátima, where in 1917 the Virgin appeared 6 times to three children (Lucía, Jacinta and Francisco) and for religious and Sanctuary activities. In the evening, possibility of participating in the Candlelight Procession.
  • Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10 – FATIMA / LISBON (127 km)

  • (B,L,D) After breakfast, departure for Lisbon. Arrival and panoramic visit (with local guide) including among others the Alfama neighborhood, Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery (all external visits).
  • Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Sunset, Torre Belem, Lisbon, PortugalThe medieval fortified tower is a monument to Portugal’s Age of Discovery. It is an iconic symbol of the country, and UNESCO World Heritage monumentConstruction completed in 1519

DAY 11- LISBON / DEPARTURE

  • (B,L,D) Breakfast and transfer to Lisbon airport according to the return flight.

Included in the Package Price:

  • Accommodation in 4-star hotels (double room occupancy);
  • Full board (from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day), except on flight days;
  • Round-trip airfare in basic economy class and airport taxes totaling up to USD 1,300.00 (If airfare exceeds USD 1,300.00, the pilgrim will cover the difference);
  • Group ground transportation in a first-class coach for all services mentioned in the program;
  • Wine tasting;
  • Boat tour;
  • English-speaking guide throughout the program, excursions, and visits;
  • Entrance fees and taxes for the visits as per the program;
  • Transportation of 1 piece of luggage up to 23kg (50 lbs);
  • Sacra Mater tour guide;
  • Tips for guides and drivers, luggage porters, housekeepers, and waiters;
  • Sacra Mater Pilgrim Kit.

Not Included in the Package Price:

  • Services or tours not mentioned in the program;
  • Beverages during meals;
  • Travel Insurance*;
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, souvenirs, and hotel extras);
  • Excess baggage fees;
  • Tickets, services, and meals not mentioned in the itinerary;
  • Any item not explicitly mentioned under “Included in the Package Price”.
  • Valor do Pacote: U$D 5.720,00
  • Entrada de U$D 500,00 + parcelas iguais (Última parcela deve ser quitada até 28 de Agosto de 2025)
  • Suplemento Single (Quarto para 1 Pessoa): U$D 950.00
  • Valores em Dólares Americanos – Valores por Pessoa em Quarto Duplo
  • Valores com Base Mínima de 20 Peregrinos


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