Join Fr. Michael Reilly and Fr. George Szparagowski on a meaningful 12-day pilgrimage, Grace Across Europe: Fatima, Lourdes & Barcelona. This Jubilee Journey is a time of prayer, reflection, and fellowship as you explore the heart of Catholic Europe, visiting sacred sites that have inspired faith for generations.

Walk where saints once walked and experience the peace of the places where the Blessed Mother appeared. Each day offers moments of prayer, community, and discovery, with daily Mass and time for rest and reflection. Enjoy comfortable hotels, experienced guides, and the companionship of fellow travelers who share your faith and love of pilgrimage.

Trip Highlights

• Fatima, Portugal – Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the tombs of Sts. Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia. Join the moving evening candlelight procession.

• Santarem, Portugal – Celebrate Mass at the Church of St. Stephen, home to one of the Church’s most revered Eucharistic miracles.

• Avila, Spain – Discover the walled city of St. Teresa, including her birthplace and the Monastery of the Incarnation where she experienced her mystical visions.

• Alba de Tormes, Spain – Pray before the relics of St. Teresa of Avila, including her heart and hand, at the Carmelite Monastery.

• Zaragoza, Spain – Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where the Blessed Mother appeared to St. James, and celebrate Mass in this treasured Marian shrine.

• Lourdes, France – Experience the healing waters and the Grotto of Massabielle where Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette. Participate in the candlelight Rosary procession and visit the birthplace of St. Bernadette.

• Carcassonne, France – Stroll through a beautifully preserved medieval fortress town along your route to Spain.

• Manresa, Spain – Visit the Cave of St. Ignatius, where he wrote his Spiritual Exercises and deepened his devotion to God.

• Montserrat, Spain – Pray at the Benedictine Abbey of Montserrat, a sacred Marian shrine set among the Catalonian mountains.

• Barcelona, Spain – Explore the city’s Gothic Quarter and the breathtaking Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s world-famous basilica. Celebrate a farewell Mass and dinner as you give thanks for a journey filled with grace.

This pilgrimage is more than travel... it is a journey of faith, healing, and renewal. Come experience the sacred heart of Europe with fellow Cloverdale Travel pilgrims and return home inspired and refreshed in spirit!

God bless,

The Cloverdale Travel Team

• Depart from Philadelphia (or whatever airport you choose) on an overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal

• Dinner and breakfast served on the flight

• Group flights (economy) available from PHL as optional add-on; airline assigns all seating

Overnight: In flight
Meals Included: Dinner and Breakfast (in flight)

• Arrive at Lisbon Airport and meet English-speaking tour manager and driver

• Panoramic city tour including Jerónimos Monastery (outside view), Belém Tower, and Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua

• Travel to Santarém to visit the Sanctuary of the Holy Miracle at the Church of St. Stephen and celebrate Mass

• Continue to Fatima for hotel check-in, dinner, and overnight

Overnight: Hotel Estrela, Fatima
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner

• Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions and Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary with the tombs of Saints Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia

• Visit the Basilica of the Holy Trinity and pray the Way of the Cross

• Visit the homes of the shepherd children in Aljustrel, the Arneiro well, and Valinhos, site of the fourth apparition

• Lunch on your own

• Evening candlelight Rosary procession

Overnight: Hotel Estrela, Fatima
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

• Depart Fatima and travel toward Spain

• Break for independent lunch en route

• Visit Alba de Tormes to see the Carmelite Monastery of Saint Teresa and celebrate Mass

• View relics of Saint Teresa including her heart and hand

• Visit the Saint Teresa Museum

• Continue to Avila for dinner and overnight

Overnight: Hotel Vallada, Avila
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

• Visit the Convent of Saint Teresa at her birthplace

• Visit Avila Cathedral and the Monastery of the Incarnation where Saint Teresa lived for 30 years

• Visit the Monastery of Saint Joseph, the first house of the Discalced Carmelites

• Celebrate Mass

• Afternoon free for rest or shopping

Overnight: Hotel Vallada, Avila
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

• Drive to Zaragoza

• Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar where the Blessed Virgin appeared to Saint James

• Celebrate Mass

• Visit La Seo Cathedral

• Dinner and overnight in Zaragoza

Overnight: Hotel Palafox, Zaragoza
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

• Travel to Lourdes through the scenic countryside

• Lunch on your own

• Visit the Basilica and Grotto of Massabielle where Our Lady appeared to Saint Bernadette

• Celebrate Mass at the Shrine

• Participate in the evening candlelight procession

Overnight: Hotel Padoue, Lourdes
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

• Celebrate Mass at the Grotto

• Visit the healing springs for the water gesture and baths

• Walk in the footsteps of Saint Bernadette visiting the Boly Mill and the Cachot

• Afternoon free for prayer, rest, or Confession

• Evening candlelight Rosary procession

Overnight: Hotel Padoue, Lourdes
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

• Celebrate morning Mass in Lourdes

• Travel toward Barcelona with a stop in Carcassonne, a medieval walled city

• Lunch on your own

• Continue to Barcelona for hotel check-in, dinner, and overnight

Overnight: Hotel Olivia Balmes, Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

• Drive to Manresa to visit the Cave of Saint Ignatius and celebrate Mass

• Visit Montserrat Abbey, a Benedictine monastery and Marian shrine

• Return to Barcelona for dinner and overnight

Overnight: Hotel Olivia Balmes, Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

• Guided panoramic tour including Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona Cathedral, and Our Lady de la Mar

• Lunch on your own

• Visit La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s famous basilica

• Celebrate the Vigil Mass

• Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Father Michael Reilly

Overnight: Hotel Olivia Balmes, Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner

• Breakfast at the hotel and check-out

• Transfer to Barcelona Airport for flights home

• Group flights (economy) available to PHL as optional add-on; airline assigns all seating

• Return with renewed faith and gratitude for the blessings of this pilgrimage

Meals Included: Breakfast

CUSTOMER TERMS & CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & PILGRIMAGE EXPECTATIONS

This is an active itinerary requiring approximately 15,000 steps per day, often on uneven surfaces and including stairs. Participants should prepare in advance through a regular walking program.

As a pilgrimage, we commit ourselves to traveling together in patience, cooperation, and trust. Different foods, cultures, schedules, and unexpected events are part of the pilgrimage experience. We believe that the unexpected can be God’s way of offering us something—or someone—we otherwise would not have encountered.

WETRAVEL ACCOUNT & REGISTRATION MANAGEMENT

All registrations and payments are managed through WeTravel. Upon registering, each participant creates a personal WeTravel account, which allows you to view your balance, submit payments, and access your booking details.

Regardless of who enters the information, each registrant is solely responsible for the accuracy of all information entered into their WeTravel account, including name spelling (as it appears on your passport), contact details, and payment selections. Name corrections or changes requested after registration may incur additional fees or may not be permitted by suppliers.

Cloverdale Travel does not control WeTravel’s platform, account functionality, or processing fees. All online payments and refunds (when applicable) are subject to WeTravel’s terms and conditions.

PRICING & PAYMENT METHODS

Quoted prices are based on payment by check or cash, for which no processing fees apply.

All online payments are processed through WeTravel and are subject to non-refundable processing fees, which are charged directly by WeTravel and are not collected or retained by Cloverdale Travel.

Current online payment fees (subject to change by WeTravel):

• All online transactions (including ACH/bank transfer): 1% + $0.30 per transaction

• Credit/Debit Card Payments:

  • Visa / Mastercard: +2.9% (in addition to 1% + $0.30)

  • American Express: +3.9% (in addition to 1% + $0.30)

There are no online processing or service fees for registrations or payments mailed directly to Cloverdale Travel and paid by check.

Please note that check payments are typically processed once weekly on Saturdays.

Online registrations or payments may not be cancelled or refunded for the purpose of re-registering or re-paying by check (or another method) to avoid fees.
Any such request will be treated as a cancellation, and all applicable cancellation penalties will apply. Processing fees are non-refundable under all circumstances.

By registering, you authorize all charges in accordance with the payment plan and these Terms & Conditions.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

All cancellations must be submitted in writing.

• 90 days or more prior to departure:
  Refundable minus $500 per person handling fee

• 90–60 days prior to departure:
  Refundable amounts exclude:

  • Initial deposit ($1,000)

  • $500 single supplement, if applicable

  • $500 group air cost, if applicable

• Within 60 days of departure:
  All payments are non-refundable

Unused portions of the trip are non-refundable.

Cloverdale Travel cannot refund credit card, bank, or processing fees, nor premiums paid for travel insurance/protection plans.

TRAVEL PROTECTION / INSURANCE

Travel protection is optional but strongly encouraged. Plans are available through Travelex or your own provider. A Travelex link will be included in your confirmation email.

If you decline travel protection, you assume full financial responsibility for losses that might otherwise be covered by insurance.

PASSPORTS & TRAVEL AUTHORIZATIONS

A copy of your passport (photo page) is required for hotel and airline reservations. Please upload it or email it to info@cloverdaletravel.org.

Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the return date.

ETIAS (Europe):

Beginning in 2026, most travelers entering Europe must obtain ETIAS travel authorization. ETIAS is not included and is the sole responsibility of the traveler. Authorization is obtained online and is typically valid for three (3) years or until passport expiration.

Israel ETA:
Beginning in 2025, travelers to Israel must complete the Israel ETA Application prior to arrival. This is also the traveler’s responsibility.

FLIGHTS

Group Air (Economy Class) is offered as an optional add-on.

Once issued, airline tickets are non-refundable and governed entirely by the airline’s terms.

• Seating is assigned by the airline as a group block

• Seating requests, upgrades, and frequent flyer numbers must be handled directly with the airline

• One checked bag and one carry-on are typically included, subject to airline policy

Cloverdale Travel is not responsible for airline schedule changes, seating assignments, aircraft substitutions, baggage policies, delays, or cancellations.

Participants with specific flight or seating needs are encouraged to make their own air arrangements and book the pilgrimage land-only.

Switching from Land + Air to Land-Only after booking incurs a $100 fee.

LAND-ONLY PACKAGES

Land-only services begin at the first hotel and end at the last hotel.

Participants arriving independently are responsible for making their own arrangements to meet the group. Airport transfers and activities outside the published land-only services are not included.

Typically not included in Land-Only packages:

• International airfare

• ETIAS or other visas/travel authorizations

• Travel protection/insurance

• Medical insurance

• Meals not specifically listed

• Beverages beyond those specified

• Donations at churches or shrines

• Personal expenses

• Gratuities (mandatory group gratuities may be billed separately and are non-refundable once invoiced)

ROOMING

Participants requesting roommates will be introduced to one another to make their own arrangements.

If a roommate is not secured by final payment, the single supplement will apply.

Single rooms are limited and typically capped at 20% of total room inventory.

PRICING CONDITIONS

Pricing is based on a minimum of 20 participants and an exchange rate of €1.15 = $1.00 USD. Prices may be adjusted due to:

• Fewer participants

• Exchange rate changes

• Fuel surcharges or tax increases

LIABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY

By registering and accepting these Terms & Conditions, you acknowledge that travel involves inherent risks. You agree that Cloverdale Group LLC, Cloverdale Travel, staff, contractors, vendors, Reverend Zachary Navit, and group leaders are not responsible for events beyond their control.

You voluntarily assume all risks and agree to hold harmless and indemnify the above parties from any claims arising from your participation.

Participants requiring special assistance must be accompanied by a paying companion who will provide that assistance.

Errors and omissions may occur in itineraries, pricing, or communications. Cloverdale Travel reserves the right to correct such errors, including billing adjustments, at any time.

KEY CLAUSES

• Cloverdale Travel acts solely as a tour operator and travel arranger. All transportation, accommodations, and other services are provided by independent suppliers. Cloverdale Travel LLC does not own, operate, or control these suppliers and is not responsible for their acts or omissions.
  

• Cloverdale Travel shall not be liable for any injury, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity resulting from acts or omissions of any company or person providing services included in the tour.

• Participant understands that international travel involves risks including illness, injury, transportation delays, and unforeseen circumstances. By participating in the pilgrimage, the traveler voluntarily assumes these risks.

• Cloverdale Travel shall not be liable for failure to perform its obligations when such failure is due to events beyond its control including acts of God, government actions, labor disputes, pandemics, natural disasters, or transportation disruptions.
  

• Cloverdale Travel shall not be liable for failure to perform its obligations when such failure is due to events beyond its control including acts of God, government actions, labor disputes, pandemics, natural disasters, or transportation disruptions.
  

• Travelers are responsible for ensuring they are physically able to participate in the pilgrimage and must carry adequate health insurance. Cloverdale Travel assumes no responsibility for medical care or expenses incurred during the trip.

ACCEPTANCE

By clicking “YES”, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to these Customer Terms & Conditions and the Terms of Service posted on the Cloverdale Travel website (www.cloverdalegroup.org).