About This Tour
Catholic Heritage Tour of D.C. and Maryland
Walk in the footsteps of saints and statesmen—discover iconic Catholic Shrines, colonial chapels, and spiritual heritage sites across both Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Take in extraordinary architecture as you explore legendary places of worship and experience Catholic Heritage like never before. Your trip will include the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Mount St. Mary’s University and Seminary, the Chapel of Immaculate Conception, the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception, and much more!
Your Tour at a Glance
Tour Highlights Include
Fully Customizable Programs
National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
Mount St. Mary’s University and Seminary
Chapel of Immaculate Conception
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America
Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Illuminated Monument Tour
St. Clements Island
Piney Point Lighthouse
St. Indique’s Plantation
St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church
Basilica of the Assumption
Ft. McHenry
Your Group. Your Tour. Your Way.
Every Program Built Around Your Group
At MARS Tours & Travel, every trip is thoughtfully crafted to reflect your group’s unique interests, pace, and priorities. As custom group tour specialists, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all travel—each itinerary is hand-curated to deliver a fun, meaningful, and seamless travel experience. Whether you're planning a student adventure, faith-based journey, cultural exploration, or family getaway, we make it your tour from start to finish.
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