Marian Pilgrimage to Brazil
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- Marian Pilgrimage to Brazil – Campinas • Atibaia • Aparecida • Rio de Janeiro (9 Nights / 10 Days of Faith, Prayer and Discovery)
- Dates: 23 January – 05 February 2027
- Price:
- RS 180,000* per person sharing.
- RS 29,000*, Single supplement
- Including:
- Air ticket on SAA
- 12 nights’ tour
- 21 meals
- French speaking guide
- Tour leader from Mauritius
- INCLUDED SERVICES IN BRAZIL:
- Deluxe tourist-class coach throughout the pilgrimage
- French-speaking tour escort throughout the pilgrimage
- French-speaking local guides
- Dinner upon arrival in Campinas
- Buffet lunch in Campinas at a traditional Brazilian churrascaria (including beverages)
- Welcome reception at Saint Benedict Monastery with coffee, tea and biscuits
- Participation in the Monastic Vespers Prayer
- 1 buffet dinner at the Schoenstatt Shrine
- Lunch at the Schoenstatt Shrine
- 3 buffet dinners in Aparecida
- 3 buffet dinners in Rio de Janeiro
- Entrance fees to all attractions and facilities within the National Shrine of Aparecida
- Entrance fees to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain
- Boat excursion on the Itaguaçu River
- All local taxes and service charges
- Audio headsets for guided visits
- 4* hotels in Brazil
- INCLUDED SERVICES IN CAPETOWN:
- 3 nights at Stay Easy hotel ,3*, with breakfast
- 1 full day tour with entrance fees
- Transfers
- French speaking guide
- Excluding :
- Visa fees for Brazil( the passport needs to be sent to Pretoria for stamping)- approx. RS 5000- should be applied for by 01nov2026
- Compulsory tips of USD 75 per person for the guide & driver
- Payment conditions:
- Deposit of RS 50,000 at time of booking
- RS 50,000 by 01oct
- Balance by 30nov2026
- Accompanying priest:
- Pere Bernard Tonde
- HIGHLIGHTS:
- Lady of Campinas: Marian apparition occurred in Campinas, Brazil, in the 1930s
- Lady of Aparecida is the Patroness of Brazil. In 1717, there was a miraculous discovery of a clay statue by fishermen in the Paraiba river
- Christ the Redeemer is a colossal 30 meter Art deco statue of Jesus Christ located at the peak of Mount Corcovado and named as one of the NEW7Wonders of the world
- Itinerary: M2856
Join us on a profound spiritual journey through some of Brazil’s most important Marian shrines and religious landmarks. This pilgrimage combines prayer, Eucharistic celebrations, Marian devotion, cultural heritage, and the beauty of Brazil’s most iconic destinations.“The one who has travelled knows many things, and the experienced person will speak with understanding.” — Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 34:9-12
- Featured Pilgrimage Highlights
Mauritius/CapeTown on SA 195, dep: 1715 ,arr: 2135.Transfer to Stay Easy Hotel
Full day Cape Of Good Hope tour with entrance fees to the national park and to Boulders(penguins)- (B)
Free day (B)
Transfer to the airport to catch SA 226 dep: 1240, arr: 1635.
Johannesburg – São Paulo (Guarulhos) – Campinas
Arrival at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport at 16:15. After a warm welcome by our local representative, transfer by private coach to Campinas, one of the most important cities in the State of São Paulo. Check-in at the hotel and dinner.(B,D) Overnight in Campinas
Campinas – Atibaia – Schoenstatt Shrine
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit of Campinas, including:
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception
- Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Site associated with devotion to Our Lady of Tears
Atibaia – Jacareí – Aparecida
Breakfast. Visit to the Schoenstatt Shrine and celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Departure to Jacareí for a visit to Ain Karim Monastery, under the spiritual direction of Fr. Antônio Maria. Continue to Aparecida, Brazil’s foremost Marian pilgrimage destination.
Dinner and overnight.(B,D). Overnight in Aparecida
National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida
Breakfast. Participation in Holy Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. Guided visit of the Shrine Complex, including:
- Basilica of the National Shrine
- Pilgrims’ facilities
- Marian devotional spaces
- Religious art and history exhibits
Footsteps of Our Lady Aparecida
Breakfast. Visit to Porto Itaguaçu and the Fishermen’s Park, the historic location where the miraculous image of Our Lady Aparecida was discovered in the Paraíba River in 1717. Time for prayer and reflection. Evening Holy Mass at the Old Basilica of Our Lady Aparecida. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Overnight in Aparecida
Aparecida – Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, depart for Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and enjoy a panoramic tour of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, known for its breathtaking landscapes and deep religious heritage. Dinner and overnight. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro. (B,D)
Christ the Redeemer
Breakfast. Travel through the historic Cosme Velho district and board the famous mountain railway to Corcovado. Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist in this extraordinary setting overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Dinner and overnight. (B,D). Overnight in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro’s Religious Heritage
Breakfast. Visit to the world-famous Sugarloaf Mountain. Continue to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, one of the most remarkable modern religious buildings in Latin America.
Celebration of Holy Mass. Free time for personal reflection and exploration.
Dinner and overnight. (B,D) Overnight in Rio de Janeiro
Free say In Rio(B)
Rio de Janeiro – São Paulo (Guarulhos) – Johannesburg. Flight SA223 dep: 1745 (B)
Arrive at 0745 am in Johannesburg and on to Mauritius on SA190 dep: 0945 am , arr: 1545
