April 13 - 22, 2026
Spain | France
Join St. Frances Xavier Cabrini on a Pilgrimage to Spain and France
Join Fr. Joseph Gates on a remarkable pilgrimage of faith, history, and fellowship through Spain and France. From the soaring beauty of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família to the serene peaks of Montserrat, the papal treasures of Avignon, and the healing waters of Lourdes, each day offers moments of prayer and grace. Celebrate daily Mass, share in fellowship with fellow pilgrims, and return home renewed in spirit. An extraordinary journey awaits—come be part of it!
Trip Code: 87635 | Group Code: 17853
INCLUSIONS
· Eight nights' accommodations at four-star hotels
· Three nights in Barcelona
· Two nights in Avignon
· Three nights in Lourdes
· Meals
· Continental breakfast daily
· One lunch
· Eight dinners with wine
· One optional wine or beer tasting
· European tour manager
· Private luxury motorcoach throughout Spain and France
· Sightseeing and entrances fees
· Arrangements of daily Mass including donations
· Airport transfers for passengers on optional group airfare
· Gratuities payable to local tour manager, guides, and motorcoach
· Hotel & city taxes and porterage for one piece of luggage
· Personal audio devices
ITINERARY
Day 1: Monday, April 13, 2026 – Depart USA
Your pilgrimage begins with an overnight flight to Barcelona, filled with anticipation for the journey of faith ahead.
Day 2: Tuesday, April 14 – Arrive in Barcelona
Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to the hotel. If time permits, celebrate Mass at a nearby parish before setting out on an orientation walk through the Gothic Quarter, where the Barcelona Cathedral, Roman walls, and Plaça del Rei welcome you into the heart of the city. Gather for a festive welcome dinner and evening prayers.
Day 3: Wednesday, April 15 – Gaudí & Sacred Barcelona
Celebrate Mass at the Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s breathtaking catechesis in stone. Stroll La Rambla and the colorful La Boqueria Market, then visit Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Maria del Pi, both steeped in Marian devotion. In the evening, enjoy a walk through Park Güell or free time for prayer before gathering for dinner.
Day 4: Thursday, April 16 – Montserrat Excursion
Journey into the mountains to the Benedictine Abbey of Montserrat. Celebrate Mass at the monastery, venerate the Black Madonna, and, when scheduled, hear the Escolania boys’ choir. Optional walks to the Holy Cave, museum visits, or time to enjoy the views make this a spiritually rich day before returning to Barcelona.
Day 5: Friday, April 17 – Barcelona to Avignon
Depart by private coach across scenic landscapes into France. Upon arrival in Avignon, celebrate Mass and explore the Rocher des Doms gardens and the famed Pont d’Avignon. Dinner brings the group together in fellowship.
Day 6: Saturday, April 18 – Avignon: Popes & Côtes du Rhône
Celebrate Mass at Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms, then tour the grand Palais des Papes, where the Avignon Papacy shaped Church history. In the afternoon, visit Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a vineyard and cellar tour, tasting the wines once tied to papal tradition. Return to Avignon for dinner.
Day 7: Sunday, April 19 – Avignon to Lourdes
Travel across southern France, pausing for a waterside lunch in Castelnaudary before arriving in Lourdes. Settle near the shrine, celebrate Mass, and gather for dinner as you prepare for days of prayer and healing.
Day 8: Monday, April 20 – Lourdes: Grotto & Healing
Join the International Mass or celebrate Mass at the Grotto, then tour the sanctuaries: the Rosary Basilica, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, and St. Pius X. Participate in the Water Gesture, attend the Blessed Sacrament Procession, and close the evening with the moving Candlelight Rosary.
Day 9: Tuesday, April 21 – In the Footsteps of St. Bernadette
Walk in Bernadette’s footsteps, from her birthplace at Boly Mill to Le Cachot, the Parish Church, and hospice. The afternoon allows time for personal prayer at the Grotto before a closing farewell dinner.
Day 10: Wednesday, April 22 – Departure
Transfer to Toulouse for your flight home, carrying with you the graces and memories of this transformative pilgrimage.
PRICES STARTING AT
$4,499* - Price per person, double occupancy
Land only
*This price reflects a $250 per person Early Booking Discount for deposits received before November 14, 2025 and an $135 per person Check Discount for those paying the total cost of the tour by check after initial deposit and received on or before the final payment due date.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT +$1,000*
OPTIONAL GROUP AIRFARE +$1,250
Roundtrip from Tampa, FL
TRAVEL PROTECTION:
Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel protection is highly recommended.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION TERMS:
Deposit: $500 per person due upon registration
Second Deposit: $1,250 additional due on or before November 14, 2025
Final Payment: Balance due on or before January 13, 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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