A Pilgrimage to Lourdes | 2023
Join us for 6 - days on A Pilgrimage to Lourdes starting at $3,195 from New York, NY departing October 12, 2023. You will see and experience Lourdes, Enjoy a walking tour of the Sanctuary grounds and then to the homes of Bernadette and her family. Enjoy a time in the Basilica. Celebrate Mass in one of the chapels or at the Grotto with people gathered from worldwide.
ETS will aspire to fulfill Mass requests based upon priest and location availability.
What's Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- First Class Hotels
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- Entrance and Program Fees
- Guided Tours
- International Airfare from NY
- Overseas Airport Transfers
- Gratuities
- Select Meals on Itinerary
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Day 1 - Depart USA
Depart on your international overnight flight to France.
Day 2 Day 2 Arrive in Lourdes
Our representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to your bus for the journey to Lourdes. Check into your hotel for dinner and overnight. (D)
Day 3 Day 3 - Lourdes
Enjoy a walking tour of the Sanctuary grounds and then to the homes of Bernadette and her family. Enjoy a tour of the Basilica. Celebrate Mass in one of the chapels or at the Grotto with people gathered from across the world. (B)
Day 4 Day 4 - Lourdes
Enjoy a free day in Lourdes to experience the healing waters, follow the paths to the various apparition sites, or spend the day in meditation and contemplation. (B)
Day 5 Day 5 - Lourdes
Enjoy Mass this morning in Lourdes and then tour the city beyond the Shrine. Take a Cable Car to the Castle above the City, and then enjoy an afternoon free again to take in the Shrine, processions, and services. (B)
Day 6 Day 6 - Return to USA or continue with a Paris Extension.
Return to USA or continue with a Paris Extension. (B)
Enhance Your Journey
Paris Extension
Day 6 - Fly to Paris this morning and arrive at the airport where your guide will escort you to your bus for a panoramic tour of the city, including seeing the Seine, the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, with a visit to the Eiffel Tower. Then take a ride up the funicular to Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. This cathedral looks out over Paris from the place where St. Denis was martyred. While here, wander the art shops and stores that line the streets here. Return to the hotel or remain here for dinner and watch the sun set on Paris. Dinner is on your own tonight.
Day 7 - This morning you will head to the Ile de la Citie, home to Notre Dame. This 850-year-old Gothic Cathedral remains the center of the French and their faith as it is being restored to its former glory. From here, you will visit Saint Chapelle, the private chapel of kings illuminated with streams of colored light through towering stained-glass windows. Celebrate Mass at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal on Rue de Bac. St. Catherine was visited by Mary three times in 1830 that encouraged a revival in devotion to the church. She served the poor of Paris for 46 years, and when her body was exhumed, it was found incorrupt. Then we will journey to the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul.
Day 8 - Paris On Own Day Today is yours to explore Paris – its museums, shops, streets and river. Hotel and Breakfast included.
Day 9 - Return to USA
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
Departure Dates
-
Thursday, October 12, 2023From $3195
