May 11 - 22, 2026
Spain | France | Italy
Footsteps of St. Dominic Pilgrimage to Spain, France, and Italy
Fr. Langlois, O.P. and Fr. Solitario, O.P. would like to invite you to a very special pilgrimage, In the Footsteps of St. Dominic. Our journey will take us from his birthplace, the tiny village of Caleruega in the Spanish province of Burgos, to the bustling southern French city of Toulouse and its beautiful surrounding countryside, where he founded the Order of Preachers in 1216, and finally to Rome and Bologna, where he spent his final years organizing the Order, and died in 1221. For the most part, this will be an “off the beaten path” type of pilgrimage, introducing you to places, churches, and landscapes that most American tourists never see! That being said, we will also include a visit to one the most popular pilgrimage sites in the world—the Marian shrine of Lourdes. Although the apparitions at Lourdes occurred in 1858, several centuries after St. Dominic, a pilgrimage through southern France would not be complete without a stop there! I hope you’ll be able to join us for this “once-in-a-lifetime” experience!
Trip Code: 87712 | Group Code: 7171
INCLUSIONS
• Ten nights’ accommodations at four-star hotels
• Two nights in Burgos, Spain
• Two nights in Lourdes, France
• Two nights in Toulouse, France
• Two nights in Bologna, Italy
• Two nights in Rome, Italy
• Continental breakfast daily
• Five lunches
• Five dinners with wine
• Luxury motor coach in Spain, France & Italy
• Local, Catholic tour manager while in Spain, France & Italy
• Local guides according to the itinerary
• Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary
• Arrangements of daily Mass, including donations
• One-way flight from Toulouse, France to Bologna, Italy
• One-way fast train ticket from Bologna to Rome
• Hotel & city taxes and porterage for one piece of luggage
• Personal audio devices for guided tours
• Gratuities payable to local tour manager, guides, and motorcoach drivers
THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Transatlantic Airfare: this package is sold land only
• Airport transfers for schedules outside the group arrival and departure instructions
• Meals not specifically identified
• Beverages with meals unless specified
• Other personal expenses
• Travel insurance
ITINERARY
Day 1: Monday, May 11 - Depart USA
Depart from the USA for Madrid, Spain.
Day 2: Tuesday, May 12 - Arrive in Madrid | Burgos
Upon arrival in Madrid, meet your local tour manager at the airport. Board a private motorcoach and transfer to Burgos. After checking into your hotel, visit the magnificent Burgos Cathedral and celebrate Mass. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and spend the night in Burgos.
Day 3: Wednesday, May 13 - Caleruega | Santo Domingo de Silos
After breakfast, take a morning excursion to Caleruega, the birthplace of St. Dominic. Visit the Santo Domingo House of Spirituality, including the Monastery of the Dominican Nuns and the Church of San Sebastián. Celebrate Mass at the local Parish Church, followed by a group lunch. In the late afternoon, visit the Benedictine Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos before returning to Burgos for an evening at your leisure and overnight stay.
Day 4: Thursday, May 14 - Lourdes
Following breakfast and hotel check-out, depart for Lourdes through the scenic Basque region. Enjoy a lunch stop en route. Upon arrival in Lourdes, check into your hotel and celebrate Mass. Dinner is on your own, and you may choose to participate in the evening Candlelight Procession. Overnight in Lourdes.
Day 5: Friday, May 15 - Footsteps of St. Bernadette
Begin your day with breakfast and spend the day exploring the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, including the Grotto of Massabielle, the Baths, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, and the Way of the Cross. Celebrate Mass. After lunch on your own, enjoy the afternoon for personal prayer or confession. A group dinner is provided, with another opportunity to join the Candlelight Procession in the evening. Overnight in Lourdes.
Day 6: Saturday, May 16 - Toulouse
After breakfast and hotel check-out, travel to Toulouse. Upon arrival, visit the home of Peter Seila, which served as the first convent for St. Dominic and the first brethren. Celebrate Mass there. Following lunch on your own, visit the Convent of the Jacobins, where you’ll see the tomb of St. Thomas Aquinas, and then the Basilica of Saint-Sernin. After hotel check-in, enjoy a group dinner and overnight in Toulouse.
Day 7: Sunday, May 17 - Fanjeaux | Prouille | Carcassonne
After breakfast, depart for Fanjeaux, where St. Dominic began his preaching and received the sign to start a religious monastery. Continue to Prouille to celebrate Mass with the Dominican Sisters, followed by a group lunch. In the afternoon, visit the medieval city of Carcassonne, where St. Dominic preached to convert the Albigensians. Return to Toulouse for dinner on your own and overnight stay.
Day 8: Monday, May 18 - Travel to Bologna
Following breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport for your morning group flight to Bologna via Paris. Upon arrival in Bologna, transfer to your hotel and celebrate Mass at the Basilica of San Petronio. Enjoy a group dinner and overnight in Bologna.
Day 9: Tuesday, May 19 - Bologna
Start with breakfast at the hotel before visiting the Basilica of San Domenico, which houses the tomb of St. Dominic. Celebrate Mass there, followed by a group lunch. In the afternoon, visit a Benedictine Monastery, then enjoy a free evening for dinner on your own. Overnight in Bologna.
Day 10: Wednesday, May 20 - Train to Rome
After breakfast and hotel check-out, take a high-speed train to Rome, a journey of approximately two and a half hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a reception and lunch at the Angelicum. Celebrate Mass at San Clemente Basilica, then check in at your hotel. Dinner is on your own, with an overnight stay in Rome.
Day 11: Thursday, May 21 - Mother Church & St. Peter’s Basilica
Begin the day with breakfast and celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina, the mother church of the Dominican Order. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, home to the tomb of St. Catherine of Siena, and tour St. Peter’s Basilica. Conclude the day with a farewell dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 12: Friday, May 22 - Depart for USA
Enjoy breakfast and check out of the hotel before transferring to the airport for your return flights to the USA, concluding your pilgrimage.
PRICES STARTING AT
$6,499* - Price per person, double occupancy
*This price reflects a $200 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before November 30, 2025 and a $195 per person Check Discount for those paying the total cost of the tour by Check. Payment must be received on or before the final payment due date.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT + $1,000
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Deposit: $1,250 additional due on or before December 30, 2025
Final Payment: Balance due February 20, 2026
Please note late payments will incur a $50 late fee.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Payments are non-refundable and subject to CTS Terms and Conditions, including the CTS Liability Release. CTS reserves the right to cancel any reservation if payments are not made according to the payment schedule. A $25 fee will be added to any reinstated reservation.
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