October 13, Tuesday, DAY 1: DEPART U.S.A.
We depart Dulles Airport on an overnight flight to Toulouse. Dinner and breakfast are served on the plane. Quotes for add-on flights, and Premium Economy or Business class are available upon request. Please note as we work with Group Air we are not able to request a specific seat on the flight for you. You may choose to book your air if seat location is a priority and purchase the Land Only package with us.
October 14, Wednesday, DAY 2: OUR LADY OF LOURDES
This morning, we arrive at Toulouse airport, where we are greeted by our English-speaking Tour Manager and are transferred to Lourdes (a two-hour bus ride). Upon arrival in Lourdes, we check into the hotel, and shortly after we settle in, we walk over to the Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes complex. Mass will be celebrated. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (D)
October 15, Thursday, DAY 3: LOURDES
Following breakfast, we celebrate Mass at the Basilica, have a walking tour of the Sanctuary, including the Basilica and the Grotto, and watch a video presentation that explains the story of Lourdes in detail. We have time for private prayer and reflection. This evening, we join the candlelight procession. (April -October TBC). Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B.D)
October 16, Friday, DAY 4: LOURDES
Today, we celebrate Mass at the Grotto, where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette; we drink water from the miraculous spring that has healed many and visit the healing baths. Our group will have the opportunity to see Boly Mill, the birthplace of St. Bernadette, and the “Cachot,” an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s impoverished family lived. We pray to the Stations of the Cross, and attend the Blessing of the Sick in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B.D)
October 17, Saturday, DAY 5: LOURDES – PARIS
After breakfast and morning Mass, we are transferred to the train station to take the TGV Bullet train to Paris. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day and dinner are at leisure. Overnight in Paris. (B)
October 18, Sunday, DAY 6: PARIS – CRUISE EMBARKATION
Following breakfast, we check out of the hotel and join the group arriving from the USA for a city tour and ship embarkation. We follow the main pilgrimage program starting on October 18. (B)