THE PHILIPPINES: A Journey of Faith & Culture
FEB. 4 - 14, 2027
"To know Christ is to make Him known."
— St. Lorenzo Ruiz
Spiritual Director: Father Alvin Matias
DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
MANILA • ILOCOS NORTE • VIGAN • CEBU • BOHOL
The Philippines is home to one of the largest Catholic populations in the world, a nation where faith is not simply practiced, but lived with joy, devotion, hospitality, and hope.
This pilgrimage invites you to experience the story of Christianity in Asia through magnificent churches, miraculous shrines, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, vibrant traditions, and the warm embrace of Filipino hospitality.
Walk through Intramuros, where centuries of Catholic history were shaped. Pray before the revered Santo Niño in Cebu, where Christianity first took root in the Philippines in 1521. Visit the beloved Simala Shrine, the historic churches of Ilocos, the heritage streets of Vigan, and the breathtaking beauty of Bohol.
Whether you were born in the Philippines, carry Filipino roots, or simply wish to experience one of the world's most vibrant Catholic cultures, this pilgrimage offers an unforgettable encounter with faith, history, and community.
And no journey through the Philippines would be complete without its legendary hospitality and cuisine.
From authentic Ilocano specialties and Cebu's famous lechon to a scenic Loboc River cruise lunch, every meal becomes an opportunity to celebrate fellowship and gratitude.
Highlights of This Journey Include:
Sacred Encounters
Pray at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, Simala Shrine, Baclaran Church, Quiapo Church, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, and many of the country's most beloved pilgrimage sites.
Living Catholic Heritage
Explore the oldest churches in the Philippines and discover how Christianity has shaped the nation's identity for more than 500 years.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Visit San Agustin Church, Paoay Church, and the beautifully preserved heritage city of Vigan.
Natural Wonders
Marvel at Bohol's famous Chocolate Hills, enjoy a Loboc River Cruise, relax on tropical beaches, and encounter the unique Philippine tarsier.
Filipino Hospitality & Cuisine
Experience authentic regional flavours, warm local hospitality, cultural performances, and traditions passed down through generations.
Spiritual Renewal
Celebrate daily Mass, enjoy moments of prayer and reflection, and deepen your relationship with God while discovering the beauty of Filipino faith.
Join us for this 11-day pilgrimage—a beautiful journey where faith, history, culture, and hospitality come together to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Contact Maria for more information: info@marianathatours.org
DENMARK, NORWAY & SWEDEN (REGISTER BY NOV 30!)
APRIL 3 - 15, 2027
Scandinavia : A Pilgrimage Through the Nordic Lands
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." — Psalm 19:1
Spiritual Director: Fr. Joseph Vadassery
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
COPENHAGEN • OSLO • BERGEN • BALESTRAND • HAMAR • STOCKHOLM
From majestic fjords and towering waterfalls to charming medieval cities and centuries-old churches, Scandinavia offers a different kind of pilgrimage—one where God's presence is encountered in both breathtaking creation and quiet reflection.
This journey invites you to discover the beauty, history, and Christian heritage of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden while travelling through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world.
Walk through Copenhagen's elegant streets, cruise across the Oslo Fjord, marvel at Norway's dramatic mountains and waterfalls, sail through the magnificent Sognefjord, visit the historic Borgund Stave Church, and experience the timeless beauty of Stockholm's Gamla Stan.
The Nordic countries are consistently recognized among the happiest places in the world—not because life is perfect, but because they embrace simplicity, community, respect for nature, and balance.
During this pilgrimage, you'll experience a slower pace that invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with God away from the distractions of everyday life.
Whether standing before Norway's magnificent fjords, sailing across crystal-clear waters, or wandering through centuries-old cities, you'll discover that some of God's greatest masterpieces are not found inside museums—but in the world He created.
Highlights of This Journey Include:
A Journey Through God's Creation
Experience Norway's world-famous fjords, waterfalls, mountains, glaciers, and spectacular natural landscapes that inspire awe and gratitude.
Christian Heritage of Scandinavia
Visit historic churches, including the remarkable Borgund Stave Church, and celebrate Holy Mass throughout the pilgrimage while exploring the Christian roots of Northern Europe.
Scandinavian Capitals
Discover the unique character of Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen, and Stockholm—each offering its own blend of history, architecture, culture, and modern Nordic design.
Scenic Cruises & Ferry Experiences
Sail overnight from Copenhagen to Oslo, cruise the magnificent Sognefjord, and enjoy ferry crossings through some of the most breathtaking waterways in the world.
History & Culture
Explore medieval old towns, royal palaces, colourful waterfronts, Viking heritage, UNESCO-worthy landscapes, and the traditions that have shaped Scandinavian life for centuries.
Peace, Reflection & Renewal
Step away from the busyness of life and embrace the quiet beauty of the Nordic countries, where spacious landscapes and peaceful surroundings create the perfect setting for prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
Join us for this 13-day pilgrimage through Scandinavia—a journey where faith, creation, history, and culture come together to reveal the beauty of God's handiwork in one of the world's most breathtaking regions.
REGISTER NOW! SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE UNTIL FILLED!
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: NOV. 30, 2026 (OR UNTIL FILLED)
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CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 2027 (SPACE IS FULL)
XACOBEO 2027
Walking the Holy Year
"The journey itself is home."
— St. Teresa of Avila
Spiritual Director: Father Jake Mullin
DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
SARRIA • PORTOMARÍN • PALAS DE REI • ARZÚA • RÚA • SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
OPTIONAL POST-TOUR EXTENSION TO CENTRAL & SOUTHERN SPAIN
Madrid • Granada • Córdoba • Seville
Some journeys change your destination.
The Camino changes you.
For centuries, pilgrims from around the world have followed the yellow arrows across northern Spain in search of healing, clarity, forgiveness, purpose, and a deeper relationship with God.
Every step becomes a prayer.
Every conversation becomes a lesson.
Every challenge becomes an invitation to trust.
In 2027, this pilgrimage becomes even more extraordinary.
The Camino enters a Holy Year (Xacobeo 2027)—a rare event celebrated only when the Feast of St. James falls on a Sunday.
Pilgrims who complete the Camino and pass through the Holy Door of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela may receive a Plenary Indulgence under the usual conditions.
The next Holy Year will not be until 2032, making this a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
This pilgrimage is intentionally designed to balance spiritual reflection with practical comfort. Your luggage is transferred each day, allowing you to walk freely while experiencing the beauty of Galicia's forests, villages, rolling hills, and welcoming Camino communities.
And when you finally see the towers of Santiago Cathedral rising before you, you'll discover that the greatest distance you have traveled is not measured in kilometres—but in your own heart.
Highlights of This Journey Include:
A Once-in-a-Generation Holy Year
Walk the Camino during the sacred Xacobeo 2027 and pass through the Holy Door of Santiago Cathedral.
A True Pilgrim Experience
Walk approximately 115 km from Sarria to Santiago while following one of Christianity's most beloved pilgrimage routes.
Daily Spiritual Renewal
Daily prayer, reflection, Pilgrim's Mass, and spiritual guidance throughout the journey.
Community & Belonging
Share meals, stories, encouragement, and unforgettable moments with fellow pilgrims from around the world.
Celebrate Your Achievement
Receive your Compostela Certificate and celebrate the completion of one of the world's greatest pilgrimages.
Optional Southern Spain Extension
Continue your journey through Madrid, Granada, Córdoba, and Seville, where faith, history, Moorish architecture, and Spanish culture beautifully intertwine.
Join us for this unforgettable pilgrimage—a journey where every step becomes a prayer, every mile strengthens the soul, and every pilgrim returns home transformed.
Contact Armi Rose for more information at armirose.marianathatours@gmail.com
CENTRAL & SOUTHERN SPAIN
Central & Southern Spain: A Pilgrimage & Cultural Experience
MAY 3 – 8, 2027
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” — Psalm 84:5
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
MADRID • GRANADA • CORDOBA • SEVILLE
Your Camino doesn’t have to end at Santiago.
Journey south into the heart of Spain.
There, centuries of Christian, Moorish and Jewish history come together in some of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Celebrate Mass (if priest is with the group) in Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral and wander the Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol.
Be amazed by the intricate Moorish palaces and gardens of Granada’s Alhambra, and walk through Cordoba’s extraordinary Cathedral-Mosque and its whitewashed Jewish Quarter.
Then fall in love with Seville, a city filled with the sound of flamenco and the scent of orange blossoms.
It’s the perfect way to give thanks, to rest your feet and to let everything you experienced on the Camino settle into your heart.
Highlights of This Journey Include:
The Perfect Camino Extension
Begin in Santiago de Compostela right after the Pilgrim’s Mass, with a transfer to Madrid, then continue south through Andalusia.
Daily Mass in Spain’s Great Churches
Celebrate Holy Mass each day, including at Almudena Cathedral in Madrid, Cordoba Cathedral, and the Basilica of La Macarena in Seville.
Spain’s Christian & Moorish Heritage
Discover how faith, art and architecture blended over the centuries, from the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces to the Mudéjar splendour of Seville’s Real Alcázar.
Seville’s Cathedral & La Macarena
Pray at the beloved Shrine of La Macarena and visit Seville Cathedral, the world’s largest Gothic cathedral and resting place of Christopher Columbus.
UNESCO Treasures
Explore the Alhambra in Granada, the historic centre of Cordoba with its Roman bridge, and the charming Santa Cruz quarter of Seville.
Time to Wander & Reflect
Leisure time in Granada’s old town and around Seville’s Plaza de España lets you explore at your own pace, enjoy the local cuisine and simply savour Spain.
Join us for this six-day extension through Central and Southern Spain, where faith, history and culture come together to complete your pilgrimage journey.
Contact Armi Rose for more information: armirose.marianathatours@gmail.com
Serene Pause: A Women’s Wellness & Transformation Retreat
RIBERA DEL DUERO, SPAIN
MAY 17 – 22, 2027
“Arrive. Exhale. The week begins the moment you stop carrying it all.”
Retreat Leaders: Maria Drueco, Lena Thompson & Ting Pimentel-Elger
RETREAT SETTING
CASTILLA TERMAL MONASTERIO DE VALBUENA • RIBERA DEL DUERO • SPAIN
What if six days could change the way you return to your life?
For so long, you’ve been meeting deadlines, supporting others, making decisions and showing up.
You’ve done everything expected of you.
Now imagine waking each morning surrounded by centuries of quiet, with no rushing, no expectations and no one needing anything from you.
Just space to breathe, to reflect and to reconnect.
Serene Pause takes place at the Monasterio de Valbuena, founded in 1143 on the banks of the Duero River.
It is one of the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in Europe, and its stone cloisters, gardens and thermal waters are now a sanctuary of stillness, set among vineyards and rolling hills in Spain’s famous Ribera del Duero wine region.
This retreat is for the woman standing at a crossroads, navigating change, rebuilding after burnout, longing for inspiration, or simply ready to choose herself again.
Whatever brought you here, you’re welcome.
We welcome women from diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities, faith traditions, abilities and life experiences.
You’ll return home with more than memories. You’ll return with yourself.
Highlights of This Retreat Include:
A Sanctuary Nine Centuries in the Making
Stay in a restored 12th-century Cistercian monastery, where ancient stone walls, peaceful cloisters and quiet gardens create the perfect setting for renewal.
Thermal Wellness
Enjoy daily access to the monastery’s thermal spa, including a private contrast circuit in the reimagined Chapel of San Pedro, where warm and cool waters flow beneath centuries-old arches.
Gentle, Trauma-Informed Yoga
Begin each morning with an all-levels practice led by Ting, a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher. It’s never about performing and always about releasing.
Transformational Workshops
In “The Courage to Ask,” a workshop with Lena with a follow-up session later in the week, you’ll learn how to ask for what you want without feeling guilty, selfish or “too much.” Optional one-on-one drop-in sessions are also available.
Creativity & Culture
Go behind the scenes with the art restorers of the Las Edades del Hombre Foundation, visit the organic kitchen garden and centuries-old vineyards, create your own piece in a pottery workshop, and enjoy a Ribera del Duero winery and gastronomy experience at Finca Villacreces.
Sisterhood & Joy
Share nourishing meals made with local ingredients, laughter, shared tables and a farewell gala dinner, and make lifelong memories with women who understand.
Join us for this six-day women’s retreat in the heart of Spain, a week where history, nature and wellness come together so that the woman returning home is not the same woman who arrived.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS: DEC 20, 2026
LAST DAY TO RESERVE: JAN 31, 2026
Contact Maria for more information/ to reserve: info@marianathatours.org
guadalupe & mexico shrines pilgrimage (holy year)
Holy Year of Guadalupe: A Jubilee Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe & the Shrines of Mexico
JUNE 21 – 28, 2027
“Am I not here, I who am your Mother?” — Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego
Spiritual Director:
The Most Reverend Susai Jesu, OMI, Archbishop of Keewatin–Le Pas
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
MEXICO CITY • TEOTIHUACÁN • XOCHIMILCO • PUEBLA • CHOLULA • TLAXCALA
In 1531, on a hill called Tepeyac, the Mother of God came to a humble Indigenous man named Juan Diego. She spoke to him in his own language and left her image on his cloak. Nearly five hundred years later, that image still draws millions of pilgrims to her feet.
In 2027, the Church invites us to come in a special way.
To mark fifty years since Our Lady’s image was moved to her new Basilica, the Holy Father has declared a Guadalupan Jubilee Year, a time of grace, renewal and conversion. Pilgrims to her shrine may receive the plenary indulgence for themselves or for loved ones who have gone before them.
Archbishop Susai Jesu, OMI, will lead the faithful on this pilgrimage, celebrating Holy Mass at Mexico’s holiest sites and praying with you along the way.
Walk where saints have walked.
Draw healing water where St. Michael the Archangel appeared, and kneel at the tomb of Blessed Miguel Pro in the 100th year since his martyrdom.
Discover the joy of Mexico too: its music, its colour, its warm hospitality and its wonderful food.
Highlights of This Journey Include:
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pray before the miraculous tilma of St. Juan Diego at the most visited Marian shrine in the world, and visit the Capilla del Cerrito, the Old Basilica and the Chapel of the Little Well.
Shrines of Miracles & Healing
Visit San Miguel del Milagro, where St. Michael revealed a healing spring in 1631 (bring home holy water for loved ones), and the Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotlán, whose image was found in a burning tree.
Walking with the Saints
Visit Tlatelolco, where St. Juan Diego’s journey of faith began, and pray at the tomb of Blessed Miguel Pro, who died crying “¡Viva Cristo Rey!” in 1927.
Faith Expressed in Art
Marvel at Santa María Tonantzintla, where Indigenous artisans covered every surface in golden stucco, and at Cholula’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, set atop the largest pyramid by volume in the world.
History & Culture
Explore the ancient Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at Teotihuacán, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Zócalo of Mexico City, charming Coyoacán, and Puebla’s UNESCO-listed “City of Angels” with its Talavera tiles and baroque churches.
Joy, Colour & Fellowship
Glide along the ancient canals of Xochimilco on a festive trajinera with mariachi music, savour authentic Mexican and Poblano cuisine, and travel together as one family of faith.
This all-inclusive package covers flights from Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg, plus meals as per the itinerary, so you can focus completely on your pilgrimage.
Join us for this eight-day Jubilee pilgrimage, a once-in-a-generation invitation to bring your prayers, your sorrows, your gratitude and the names of those you love to the feet of Our Lady.
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RESERVE ON OR BEFORE DEC. 15, 2026!
- LAST DAY TO RESERVE (OR UNTIL SPACE IS FILLED): DEC 30, 2026
- FINAL PAYMENT BALANCE DUE : FEB. 20, 2027
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Footsteps of Quebec Saints: A Pilgrimage to Canada’s Sacred
QUEBEC, CANADA
SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 2, 2027
“Go to St. Joseph and pray. He will never let you down.” — St. André Bessette
Spiritual Director: Rev. Patrick Baska
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
MONTREAL • KAHNAWAKE • SAINT-GRÉGOIRE • SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRÉ • QUEBEC CITY • TROIS-RIVIÈRES
You don’t have to cross an ocean to walk where saints have walked.
This pilgrimage invites you to discover the deep Catholic heritage of Quebec, where Canadian saints lived, prayed and served, and where some of North America’s most beloved shrines have welcomed pilgrims for centuries.
- Pray at St. Joseph’s Oratory, built through the humble faith of St. Brother André. Visit the shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Indigenous saint of North America.
- Kneel at the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, a place of healing for over 350 years.
- Step into Notre-Dame de Québec, the mother church of the first Catholic diocese north of Mexico.
Autumn in Quebec has a beauty of its own, with fiery fall colours, cobblestone streets and centuries-old stone churches.
With no long-haul flights and no jet lag, this is a journey of faith, healing and renewal close to home.
Highlights of This Journey Include:
In the Footsteps of Canadian Saints
Follow the lives of St. André Bessette, St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, including a visit to Mont-Saint-Grégoire, birthplace of Brother André, and the Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine at the St. Francis Xavier Mission in Kahnawake.
Quebec’s Most Revered Shrines
Visit St. Joseph’s Oratory, the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, and Our Lady of the Cape Shrine in Trois-Rivières, the largest Marian shrine in Canada.
Daily Mass & Devotions
Celebrate Holy Mass with Fr. Patrick and take part in the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross and, weather permitting, a torch-lit procession at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
Miracles & Grace
Reflect on the miracles linked to these holy places, including the healings at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and the Ice Bridge and Miracle of the Eyes at Our Lady of the Cape.
History & Culture
Explore Old Montreal and Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, experience the AURA light and sound show at Notre-Dame Basilica, and walk the historic streets of Old Québec, the cradle of the Church in North America.
A Pilgrimage Close to Home
Enjoy a meaningful, accessible journey with like-minded pilgrims, and rediscover the spiritual treasures of our own country.
Join us for this seven-day pilgrimage through Quebec, a journey of faith, history and renewal in the heart of Canada’s spiritual heritage.
Contact Armi Rose for more information: armirose.marianathatours@gmail.com