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Listed below are the upcoming Catholic tours. Those with specific dates appear at the top; the remaining are available year-round and are sorted by main country visited. Click on the name of the tour to see full details and inquire about availability. (Would you like to advertise your tour in this directory? Please see our tour submission page.)

Tour Countries Cities Duration Price Dates Categories
In the Footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi
A ten-day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, lead by Sister Mary Jo Chaves, a Franciscan scholar, who is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator at the Franciscan Spiritual Center in Milwaukie, Oregon. We will visit sites that were significant in the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare, such as the Basilica of St. Clare, San Damiano, La Verna, Greccio, and the Vatican. As pilgrims, we will reflect together on our experiences as we build community in our group. More details
Italy Assisi;
Rome
10 days $3299 from Portland, OR ($2499 ground only in Italy) March 4-15, 2010 · Churches/Monasteries
· Catholic
· Christian
The Holy Land
If you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps. Take a dip in the mineral enriched Dead Sea. Check out our super saver rate! More details
Israel 9 days $2349 from NY plus airport tax August 30-September 8, 2009 · Catholic
· Biblical
· Christian
The Holy Land
If you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps. Take a dip in the mineral enriched Dead Sea. More details
Israel Jerusalem 9 days $$2999 all-inclusive from NY September 13-22, 2009 · Catholic
· Biblical
· Christian
The Holy Land
If you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps. Take a dip in the mineral enriched Dead Sea. More details
Israel Jerusalem 9 days $3299 all-inclusive from NY September 27-October 6, 2009 · Catholic
· Biblical
· Christian
The Holy Land and Cairo
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and retrace Jesus's last steps! More details
Israel;
Egypt
Cairo 13 days $4599 all-inclusive from NY September 27- October 10, 2009 · Catholic
· Biblical
· Christian
The Shrines of Italy
See Padre Pio's body which is still on display! See other wonderful cities such as Rome, Monte Cassino, San Giovanni, Lanciano, Loreto, Sienna & Assisi More details
Italy 9 days $3599 all inclusive from NY August 24-September 2, 2009 · Catholic
· Churches/Monasteries
· Christian
The Shrines of Italy
See Padre Pio's body which is still on display! See other wonderful cities such as Rome, Monte Cassino, San Giovanni, Lanciano, Loreto, Siena & Assisi More details
Italy San Giovanni Rotondo 9 days $3399 all-inclusive from NY September 21-30, 2009 · Catholic
· Churches/Monasteries
· Christian
Fatima, Lisbon, Spain and Lourdes
See the magnificent cities of Santarem, Fatima, Lisbon, Salamanca, Avila, Burgos, Loyola & Lourdes. Walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette and join the candlelight processions! More details
Portugal;
Spain;
France
Fatima;
Lourdes
9 days $3199 all-inclusive from NY September 13-22, 2009 · Catholic
· Churches/Monasteries
· Christian
Fatima, Lisbon, Spain and Lourdes
See the magnificent cities of Santarem, Fatima, Lisbon, Salamanca, Avila, Burgos, Loyola & Lourdes. Walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette and join the candlelight processions! More details
Portugal;
Spain;
France
9 days $2999 all-inclusive from NY September 27-October 6, 2009 · Catholic
· Churches/Monasteries
· Christian
Skip the Line: St. Peter's Basilica and Thrones of the Pope Tour
You haven't truly seen Rome until you've experienced the beauty of its most important Basilicas, and journeying through this traditional pilgrimage route of the Basilica's of Peter, Paul, John and Mary is the best way to experience them.Begin your pilgrima... More details
Italy Rome $65.71 All year · Sightseeing
· Art/Architecture
· Catholic
Audience with Pope Benedict XVI at Vatican City
The audience takes place in either St Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica or the Audience Hall, depending on seasonal conditions and the number of pilgrims visiting on each particular day. Your guide will provide details of when and where to meet the bu... More details
Italy Rome $45.49 All year · Catholic
Exclusive: Private Viewing of Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums
Seeing the Vatican's galleries when they are closed to the general public is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tickets are limited and each group will consist of 20 people maximum with your own guide - and are only available through Viator.The Sistine ... More details
Italy Rome $251.46 All year · Art/Architecture
· Churches/Monasteries
· Catholic
In the Footsteps of John Paul II from Krakow
Travel from Krakow and through the Beskidy mountain range with a visit to Wadowice, childhood hometown of John Paul ll, previously the Krakow archbishop Karol Wojtyla. You will see the house where the he was born, pass the parish church, where he was bapti... More details
Poland Krakow 5 hours $48.02 All year · Catholic
· Christian
· Historical
Pieskowa Skala Castle and Czestochowa including the "Black Madonna" Day Tour from Krakow
In the city of Czestochowa is Poland's national shrine and the icon which has drawn pilgrims from across the globe for centuries.The monastery of Jasna Gora is home to the miraculous "Black Madonna", a Gothic painting of Our Lady, which after Rome, Lourdes... More details
Poland Krakow 8.5 hours $75.82 All year · Sightseeing
· Castle
· Catholic
Private Tour: Fatima Sightseeing
On the 13th of May of 1917 the Apparitions of Our Lady to the three little children (Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco) transformed what was once just a little town into one of the most important religious sites in the World! This tour will allow you to discove... More details
Portugal Lisbon 4.5 hours $71.61 All year · Catholic
· Churches/Monasteries
Fatima and the Sanctuary Basilica Day Trip from Lisbon
The tour includes a visit to the Sanctuary Basilica, a place of worship for more than four million pilgrims each year. It is here you will find the tombstones of Jacinta and Francisco, two of the shepherd children who claimed to have seen an apparition of ... More details
Portugal Lisbon 4 hours $74.55 All year · Catholic
· Churches/Monasteries
The Pilgrim's Way
Follow the ancient pilgrimage route to the Galician city of Santiago de Compostela, which houses the tomb of the Apostle St. James. More details
Spain 15 days $895 May-October · Cultural Heritage
· Catholic
Camino de Santiago Tour from Bilbao (Independently Walking with support of a Driver/Guide)
Enjoy walking independently the most scenic portions of the trail and still have the support of a Specialist Driver Guide at your disposal for the duration of the trip. More details
Spain 9 days €1440-1665 May-October · Cultural Heritage
· Catholic
· Active
Horseback Riding Along The French Trail to Santiago
Ride from the border of Galicia through un-spoilt countryside of hills, rivers, valleys, monasteries, arrive in Santiago de Compostela as horse-riding pilgrims of the past! More details
Spain 7 days €1650-2050 May-October · Cultural Heritage
· Catholic
· Active
Montserrat Royal Basilica Half-Day Trip from Barcelona
After driving through picturesque little villages you will arrive at the incomparable setting of the craggy mountain of Montserrat, which rises majestically up from the plain to 4,051 feet (1,235 meters) and has spectacular views. The Royal Basilica of ... More details
Spain Barcelona $66.97 All year · Sightseeing
· Churches/Monasteries
· Catholic
Private Tour: Ephesus and St. Mary's House
Visit the glorious Greco-Roman and Christian ruins of Ephesus, which is known to be Commercial, the Religious and Social Center of Antiquity, and one of the highlight of any visit to Turkey. Ephesus is probably the best combination of Greek, Roman and Byza... More details
Turkey Izmir 8 hours $107.5 All year · Biblical
· Archaeological
· Catholic
Ephesus and St. Mary's House Day Trip from Izmir
On your way to Ephesus, you will stop at St Johns Basilica atop Ayasuluk Hill built in honor of the Saint who wrote his gospel on this very hill. See the 4th-century tomb where his remains are said to be housed.The ancient city of Ephesus was an important ... More details
Turkey Izmir 8 hours $80 All year · Biblical
· Archaeological
· Catholic

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