This pilgrimage follows the path of St. Ignatius of Loyola to the sites most closely linked to his life, tracing the path he followed as a soldier, pilgrim and the principal founder of the Society of Jesus.
Seriously injured by cannon fire while fighting in the Battle of Pamplona in 1521, he was sent home to his family in Loyola to recover from his wounds, where he was forced to endure several painful surgeries to heal his shattered leg, undergoing a lengthy convalescence as a result. While confined, he immersed himself in the study of the lives of the saints, becoming determined as a result to set off on pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land in order to dedicate himself to the preaching of the Gospel and the conversion of the infidels. Along the way, he experienced a profound and lasting conversion, leading him to abandon his previous way of life as a soldier and found the Company of Jesus (the Jesuits), dedicated to teaching and the defense of the Christian Faith.

Includes:

• 8 night accommodation in full board
• All transfers by private coach
• Specialized guides
• Pilgrim’s passport
• Entrance fees of Aránzazu, St Ignatius Hose, Hermitage of Antigua, Laguardia, Navarrete and Alfaro’s churches, Javier Castle, El Pilar, San Pedro Claver’s house, Monastery of Montserrat and Santa Cova.
• Guided tours of the Sanctuary of Loyola, the Sanctuary of Aránzazu, the Hermitage of Antigua, Laguardia, Navarrete, Pamplona, the Castle of Javier, Alfaro, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Montserrat and Manresa
• Insurance

Not included:

• Airfare and transport to and from the starting and ending points of your journey
• Entrances for museum and local monument visits
• Laundry services
• Any extras not specifically mentioned in your itinerary or information packet