TOUR 2
L O U R D E S  &  P A R I S
 8 Days

At the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains in southwestern France, nestled between the spectacular mountain river, Gave de Pau is Lourdes.  One of the most important pilgrimage sites for over 140 years, is the birthplace of St Bernadette to whom Our Lady appeared in 1858 near the Grotto of Massabielle. Our tour of Lourdes includes visits to the sanctuary, the Basilica of St Pius X, the world's largest underground church.  Drink from the spring the Virgin directed Bernadette to locate at the base of the grotto which has flowed uninterrupted since 1858.   Wash yourself in the baths where hundreds of miraculous cures have taken place. Contemplate Christ’s Passion as you pray the unique three-dimensional Stations of the Cross.  Attend the blessing of the sick, and participate in nightly candlelight processions requested by Our Lady. Daily mass at the Grotto will be followed by a video presentation telling the miraculous story of Lourdes.  Each year 5 million pilgrims from around the world visit Lourdes; experiencing a spiritual journey many returned home from cured and converted.  We offer you a modern version of a pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Day 1 New York - Paris

Evening departure from New York’s JFK airport (or from your home town) for the overnight flight to Paris.  Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.

Day 2 Paris - Lourdes
Upon your arrival in Paris this morning, we connect to the one-hour flight to Lourdes.  Arrive in Lourdes about noon and transfer to your hotel.  Relax or explore before dinner, followed by the candlelight procession before retiring.  Dinner and overnight.

Days 3 - 6   Lourdes
During your stay in Lourdes you will have a chance to celebrate daily Mass at the Grotto, enjoy a video presentation telling the story of Lourdes, and walk in the footsteps of St Bernadette.  See the Boly Mill where St. Bernadette was born, view the “Cachot” an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s impoverished family lived.  Join your prayers with those of pilgrims from around the world as you pray for the sick, drink water from the miraculous spring or submerge yourself at the Baths. Experience Christ’s love as you walk the life-size Stations of the Cross overlooking the holy Grotto.  Kneel in the chapel built on the very rock of the Grotto, in obedience to the request of the “Immaculate Conception”.  Evenings are free for optional Blessed Sacrament Procession before dinner.  Your role in the universal church will have new meaning as you join the candlelight procession and group rosary. On one of the free days you may want to take advantage of some of the optional tours (Biarritz, Val D'Aran or Betherram) available through our local agent at a minimal additional cost.

Day 7 Lourdes & Paris
After breakfast depart on the one- hour flight to Paris.  Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.  Our afternoon tour of Paris will include Notre Dame Cathedral, the Church of the Sacre Coeur, Miraculous Medal, and St Vincent de Paul. Also drive by such celebrated landmarks of Paris as the Eiffel Tower, L’Arc de Triomphe, and the Champs Elysees. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 Paris - USA or OPTIONAL  2 extra nights in Paris $399
Time permitting after breakfast travel to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal to celebrate Mass. View the incorrupt body of St Catherine Labouret whose guardian angel led her to the chapel where the Blessed Virgin displayed a vision of the miraculous medal and later the green scapular. The Virgin promised bountiful graces for all who wore these. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the United States.

Your Trip Includes:
   Round-trip flight from New York via Paris to Lourdes
   5 nights at the 4-star Hoteld Gallia Londres or De La Grotte
   1 night at the 4-star Hotel Mercure
   Transfers by private motor coach
   Breakfast and dinner daily
   Assistance of local guide and sightseeing
   Mass daily
   Luggage handling
   Flight bag and portfolio of all travel documents

Not Included: Lunch.  Tips to guides & driver ($5 per day).  Airport tax of $85. Travel insurance at $99. Items of a personal nature

 


Departure Dates & Prices
2001
Feb. 7 - 14 
Mar. 19 - 26 
Apr. 11 - 19 
May 14 - 21 
Jun. 11 - 18 
Aug. 10 - 17 
Sep. 17 - 24 
Oct. 1 - 8 
Nov. 5 - 12 

Single Supplement

Post-Tour Option:
7 nights Medjugorje

$1,299
1,399
1,599
1,599
1,599
1,599
1,499
1,499
1,399

$349


$799


Departure Dates & Prices
2002
Feb. 7 - 14 
Mar. 19 - 26 
Apr. 11 - 19 
May 14 - 21 
Jun. 11 - 18 
Aug. 10 - 17 
Sep. 17 - 24 
Oct. 1 - 8 
Nov. 5 - 12 

Single Supplement

Post-Tour Option:
7 nights Medjugorje

$1,299
1,399
1,599
1,599
1,599
1,699
1,599
1,499
1,399

$349


$799


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