6 million pilgrims
come to Lourdes each year and 10,000 visit this
site daily.
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 in the World. Lourdes is the
birthplace of St Bernadette to whom Our Lady appeared in 1858 near the
Grotto of Massabielle. Our pilgrimage and tour of Lourdes includes
visits to the sanctuary and the Basilica of St Pius X, the world's
largest underground church. Drink from the spring that 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, and Mass at the Grotto
on Sunday will be followed by a video presentation telling the
miraculous story of Lourdes. Visit Lourdes and experience a spiritual journey from
which many have claimed healing and conversion.
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES: Round-trip
air from New York
(special
Add-on Airfares from all
other US gateways) AIRPORT TAXES, SECURITY FEES & FUEL SURCHARGES INCLUDED
6 nights at
centrally located three and four-star hotels as follows:
(or similar)
~ 6 nights: Hotel Moderne
or
Gallia Londres, in
Lourdes Transfers as per
itinerary Breakfast and
Dinner daily Assistance of
local guide
Not Included: Lunches,
Drinks with dinners,
Travel Insurance
optional at
$99-$225 Tips to your guide & driver
(Euro 6-8
per day). Items of a personal
nature.
Sample Day-by-Day
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Depart USA
Depart from your
hometown for the overnight flight to France.
Day
2 - Lourdes
Upon your arrival in Lourdes transfer to
your hotel. Relax or explore before dinner, followed by a candlelight
procession before retiring. Dinner and overnight.
Days 3 thru 7 - Lourdes
This pilgrimage was designed for those who
would like to spend more time in Lourdes, to pray and reflect. During
your 6 nights stay in Lourdes you will have time to pray with your
fellow pilgrims and pilgrims from around the world, to attend Mass at
the Grotto, watch a video presentation telling the story of Lourdes, and
walk in the footsteps of St Bernadette.
See Boly Mill where St Bernadette was born,
and 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 in the healing baths.
Experience Christ's love as you walk the
life-sized 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.
(candle light procession and
group rosary April through October only)
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 8 -Lourdes
- USA
Transfer to the airport for your return flights to
the United States.
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came for you and for everyone of us!
Round-trip
air from New York
(special
