Diocese of Galloway

Lourdes is a place of universal meeting and sharing, prayer and celebration of life

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Galloway Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes is now rescheduled to take place from the 5-12 July 2021. Details of how to book this pilgrimage will be available soon.

If you require assistance or intend on taking a wheelchair to Lourdes you must register your request by calling our office.

A typical Galloway Diocesan Pilgrimage package includes:
» Direct flight from Glasgow Prestwick to Tarbes-Lourdes Airport and return
» Return airport transfers with guide assistance
» 7 nights hotel accommodation | Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
» Full programme of religious ceremonies and special masses
» Guided tours and social evenings
» Full assistance of Joe Walsh Tours guides and representatives

For additional information or to book over the phone, please call one of our Lourdes Pilgrimage Specialists:
» Glasgow 0141 530 5060
» Manchester 0161 820 8790
» Liverpool 0151 909 2871
» London 0203 468 0617
» Cardiff 0292 000 3865
» or email info@joewalshtours.co.uk

Local Information

Currency: Euro (€, EUR)
Local time: GMT +1 hour
Airport: Tarbes-Lourdes (LDE)
Flight duration: 2 hours 20 minutes approximately
Transfer time: 20 minutes from Tarbes-Lourdes (LDE) airport
Languages: French; many people speak English
Climate: Continental mountain climate with warm summers and cold, dry winters; best time to travel is April to October
Voltage: 230V A/C, sockets outlets and sockets Type C 2 pin and Type E 2 pin are used
Visa: not required for EU citizens; non-EU citizens are advised to check with the relevant authorities
Passport: EU passport holders travelling to France must have an up-to-date passport valid for travel three months beyond the date of return; non-EU citizens are advised to check with the relevant authorities