Transport & Accommodation

·      Direct flight from Dublin to Lourdes

·      Transfer on arrival to hotel in Lourdes

·      3 nights’ accommodation in a 3 star Hotel in Lourdes

·      Breakfast, lunch and evening meal served each day at hotel

·      Transfers to hotels of the shrines

·      1 night hotel accommodation on each shrine as per itinerary

·      Breakfast and evening meal served at each hotel of the shrines

·      Transfer to Paris airport for direct flight back to Dublin

·      Luxury air-conditioned coach for all transfers and tours

Tours & Religious Programme

·      Full religious programme organised by Joe Walsh Tours and led by a Spiritual Director 

·      Introductory tour of the Grotto Domain in Lourdes visiting the Grotto, Baths, Basilicas and the Stations of the Cross 

·      Guided walking tour of Lourdes visiting places associated with the life of St. Bernadette 

·      Visit to Avignon, the City of the Popes and its immaculately preserved Old Town enclosed by medieval walls, built in 1403 by the Anti-Pope Benedict XIII, the last of nine popes who based themselves here throughout most of the fourteenth century 

·      In Ars we visit the Sanctuary of St. Jean-Marie Vianney, the Cure d'Ars, where we have the opportunity to see the body of the Saint on display at the new basilica 

·      Visit the Shrines of St. Margaret-Mary and St. Claude de la Colombiere in Paray-le-Monial, a town known worldwide thanks to the popularity of the message of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 

·      Guided visit to the Convent of St. Gildard in Nevers where you will attend Mass, have the opportunity to see the body of St. Bernadette and walk in her footsteps through the convent gardens 

·      Panoramic tour of Paris and its major attractions including the Eiffel Tower, L’Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral 

·      Visit to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal at the headquarters of the Daughters of Charity in Paris, followed by the opportunity to see the body of St. Vincent de Paul at Maison-Mere 

·      Visit to places associated with St. Theresa in Lisieux, including the Buissonnets and the Carmel Chapel, followed by Mass in the Basilica of Sainte-Therese de Lisieux 

·      Full assistance of Joe Walsh Tours coordinator provided throughout the pilgrimage 

Optional

·      Evening cruise on River Seine

·      Optional insurance €25 (conditions apply). Please note that there is an additional insurance premium for €25 of passengers aged 86 to 94 years

Notes

·      Price per person sharing twin/double rooms with facilities

·      Price is inclusive of taxes and charges totaling €75

·      Single rooms are on request at a supplement of €30 per night

·      A non-refundable deposit of €200 is required for booking

·      English speaking guide throughout the tour

·      Porterage at airport and hotels included in price

·      Full assistance of Joe Walsh Tours representative at airports

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