Spain “In the footsteps of the Carmelite Saints”

May 4 to 16, 2025 (13 days / 11 nights)

Experience a group pilgrimage accompanied by Brother Martin de la Trinité in Spain in the spring of 2025.

THIS JOURNEY IS GUIDED IN FRENCH

 

4,199.00$4,749.00$


Type : Aux sources de la foi
badge Groupe sur mesure
Profil : Nouveauté

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Profil : voyages culturels

CULTURAL TRIPS

Profil : Pèlerinage chrétien

CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGES

Description

Experience a spiritual journey to discover the life and teachings of Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint John of the Cross. This pilgrimage will take you to the mystical lands of Castile, where the Carmelite saints left their mark. Accompanied by Brother Martin, you’ll experience a deep immersion in the heart of Carmelite spirituality. Every day, lectures will enlighten you on the places visited, the Carmelite figures and their doctrine. The Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours will punctuate your prayers. You’ll meet Spanish Carmelite brothers and sisters, sharing in the spiritual brotherhood that unites all Carmelite disciples.

Highlights

  • Daily lectures on places, Carmelite figures and doctrine
  • Prayer times: Eucharist and Liturgy of the Hours
  • Meetings with Spanish Carmelite and Carmelite brothers and sisters

Highlights

  • Time for prayer
  • Time for spiritual sharing
  • Carmelite-style recreation
  • Brother Martin de la Trinité

    Brother Martin de la Trinité

    He joined the Discalced Carmelite Brothers in 1996 in Montpellier (France); missionary for three years in Senegal; arrived at the Trois-Rivières convent in 2014. In his community, he is responsible for liturgy and welcoming candidates. Leads schools of prayer and spiritual retreats at the School of the Carmelite Saints.

  • DAY 1 ǀ SUNDAY MAY 4, 2025 | DEPARTURE FROM MONTREAL

    Flight Montreal – Madrid with Air transat or similar. Dinner and overnight on board.

  • DAY 2 ǀ MONDAY MAY 5, 2025 | MADRID – AVILA

    Arrival in Madrid, then coach transfer to Avila. Check-in at your accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay at Casa Natal Santa Teresa de Jesus (or similar).

  • DAY 3 ǀ TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 | AVILA

    After breakfast at the inn, drive to the Monastery of the Incarnation, in the footsteps of Teresa. Lunch, dinner and overnight at La Casa Natal Santa Teresa de Jesus (or similar).

  • DAY 4 ǀ WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 2025 | AVILA

    Breakfast at accommodation, followed by a morning devoted to the reformation of Teresa. Visit to the Basilica of San Vicente Avila. Lunch at La Casa, then afternoon visit to the Convento de San Jose Avila. Dinner and overnight stay at Casa Natal Santa Teresa de Jesus (or similar).

  • DAY 5 ǀ THURSDAY MAY 8, 2025 | AVILA – SALAMANCA – ALBA DE TORMES – DORUELO – AVILA

    Breakfast at accommodation, then coach transfer to Salamanca. Visit to the university and cathedral. Lunch at leisure in Salamanca, then on to Alba, where you will visit the Teresa of Avila Museum. Then on to Doruelo, returning to Avila in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Casa Natal Santa Teresa de Jesus (or similar).

  • DAY 6 ǀ FRIDAY MAY 9, 2025 | AVILA – SEGOVIA – AVILA

    After breakfast, Sanjuan route to Segovia with commentary by Brother Martin. Arrival at the convent for lunch (to be confirmed, at the convent or as a box lunch depending on availability). Afternoon visit to the convent and garden. Return to Avila for the last night, and dinner at your accommodation Casa Natal Santa Teresa de Jesus (or similar).

  • DAY 7 ǀ SATURDAY MAY 10, 2025 | AVILA – TOLEDE

    After breakfast, drive to Toledo and settle in. Lunch (at the spiritual center, subject to availability). Free city tour in the afternoon (suggested visit: Toledo Cathedral). Dinner and overnight stay at Carmelitas Descalzos (or similar).

  • DAY 8 ǀ SUNDAY MAY 11, 2025 | TOLEDE

    Breakfast at accommodation, followed by Sunday mass. Lunch in restaurant. The rest of the day is devoted to your programming. Dinner and overnight stay at Carmelitas Descalzos (or similar).

  • DAY 9 ǀ MONDAY MAY 12, 2025 | TOLEDE – BAEZA – UBEDA

    Breakfast, then drive to Baeza. Box lunch provided by your accommodation. Then drive to Ubeda for dinner and overnight at Hotel Arcco Ubeda (or similar).

  • DAY 10 ǀ TUESDAY MAY 13, 2025 | UBEDA

    Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to the San Juan de la Cruz museum. Lunch (at the convent or hotel, subject to availability). Dinner at Hotel Arcco Ubeda (or similar) and overnight stay.

  • DAY 11 ǀ WEDNESDAY MAY 14, 2025 | UBEDA – BEAS DE SEGURA – GRENADA

    After breakfast, departure for Beas de Segura, followed by a visit to the convent. Lunch not included. Drive to Granada for dinner and overnight at your accommodation Hotel Macià Monasterios de Los Basilios (or similar).

  • DAY 12 ǀ THURSDAY MAY 15, 2025 | GRANADA – MALAGA

    Breakfast at your hotel, followed by a visit to Carmen de los martires. Lunch not included. Weather permitting, visit to the Catedral y Capilla Real Granada. At the end of the day, drive to Malaga for dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Cortijo Chico (or similar), close to the airport.

  • DAY 13 ǀ FRIDAY MAY 16, 2025 | MALAGA – MONTREAL

    Transfer from your hotel to Malaga airport. Return flight to Montreal.
    ***Itinerary subject to change ***

PRICE

Early booking: $4,199 / pers (double occupancy). Early-bird discount of $100 if booked before January 4, 2025.
Regular price: $4,299 / pers. (double occupancy)
Single room supplement: + $550 / pers.

*Spiritours offers the possibility of pairing, but exceptionally, Spiritours cannot assume the additional costs for single occupancy if we are unable to match you.

* All prices are based on the exchange rate in effect on September 25, 2024.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Flights Montreal-Madrid and return Malaga-Montreal Air Transat or similar
Airport transfers Madrid-accommodation and Accommodation-Malaga
11 nights’ accommodation in religious houses and 3* hotels
11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 11 dinners
Excursions and entrance fees as per program
Coach every day except days 3 / 4 / 8 and 10
Services of a spiritual leader
All taxes

PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips for the driver (to be paid directly on site)
Luggage porterage
Meals not mentioned
Beverages
Compensation fund for customers of travel agents (currently free of charge).

REGISTRATION

Registration deadline: March 4, 2025 (60 days before departure or when the maximum number of passengers is reached). It is possible to register after this date, but a supplement may apply.

To register: you can register on our website (see top right of the trip web page) or download and fill in the PDF form and send it to us with your $750 deposit. Please register as soon as possible, as places are limited. Please enclose a photocopy of your passport with your registration (international travel only).

Travel insurance: for travel insurance, contact us to find out your premium.

Number of participants
Minimum 25 – Maximum 30

Documentation required: All Canadian travelers to Spain must be in possession of a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expected date of return.

For further information, please contact

Shaina-Solange Louis-Jean
(514) 374-7965, ext. 200
shaina.LJ@spiritours.com

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