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Airfare: Round trip airfare from a
New York Area and Boston.
$2,498.00, from Washington DC; $2,598.00 from Chicago
and Atlanta, $2,698.00 from Los Angeles and Houston.
Accommodations: 6 nights in 3 star
French hotels
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
daily
Sightseeing: Half day city
tour, walking tour, full day tour to Biarritz and St.
Jean de Luz.
Other
Inclusions:
Daily Mass, Candle light processions, celebrate Feast of the Assumptions, hotel
transfers, hotel taxes, baggage handling, Touring by Private Air Conditioned
Motorcoach, Priest to accompany Pilgrimage
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Day 1 August 10 USA
Depart New York area airport or your selected departure city; enjoy dinner
and breakfast served aboard the overnight flight.
Day 2 August 11 Lourdes
Arrive in Lourdes. Upon arrival, we will be met by our tour escort/guide and
private motor coach for transfer to our hotel in Lourdes. Balance of the day at
leisure to rest or take time to visit the Grotto where Our Lady appeared to St.
Bernadette. In the early evening, a Mass just for our group will take place in a
small chapel at the Shrine. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3 August 12 Lourdes
This morning we join in the opening Mass of the International Pilgrimage. In
the afternoon, participate in an orientation walking tour of the Shrine,
including the three basilicas. We will attend the first talk "Me, A Saint'
Everyday Holiness I" After dinner we may wish to participate in the
International Rosary and Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 August 13 Lourdes
This morning's Mass will include the Worldwide Assumptionist Family. ollowing
Mass, take part in a walking tour of Lourdes, "The Footsteps of St. Bernadette",
which includes visits to the Boly Mills where St. Bernadette was born; the Local
Mill, residence of her parents; the "Cachot," formerly used as a jail where she
lived at the time of the Apparitions; the Chapel where St. Bernadette received
her First Holy Communion; and the Parish church containing the Baptismal Font
where she was baptized. We will also attend the second talk Faith and
Forgiveness by Ms Ilibagiza Immaculee Contemporary Stations of the Cross. Once
again, we may wish to join the Rosary Candlelight Procession. Dinner and
overnight.
Day 5 August 14 Lourdes
After breakfast, participate in the International Reconciliation Mass in one
of the local chapels. Some free time this afternoon for personal meditation,
devotion or relaxation. We also attend the third talk Faith and Forgiveness by
Ms Ilibagiza Immaculee. Tonight, after dinner at our hotel, the Assumptionist
Family will hold their Candlelight Procession to which all are invited. Dinner
and overnight.
Day 6 August 15 Lourdes
An International Mass for all pilgrims will be celebrated this morning, the
Feast of the Assumption. The entire day is dedicated to Our Lady. We will
participate in the closing ceremonies including Eucharistic procession. We may
have some free time to stroll in this quaint village, explore their shops, or
just stroll and reflect on the day's ceremonies. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7 August 16 Lourdes/Biarritz-St. Jean de Luz
Depart for full day excursion to Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz. Biarritz
located on the Bay of Biscay in Basque country boasting a spectacular coastline
and beautiful panoramic views. Visit St. Martin's Church; view the Virgin on the
rock and other sites in this resort city before continuing on to Saint Jean de
Luz. A beautiful seaside resort and active fishing port not far from the Spanish
border, Saint Jean de Luz is a cosmopolitan town with a medieval background. Its
Moorish influence is reflected in the mixture of architecture, old World charm,
old buildings, fishing port and narrow lanes. All in all, it is like a revisit
to the middle Ages. We will celebrate mass in Saint Jean de Luz before we start
our return to Lourdes. After dinner you are once again invited to participate in
the candlelight procession. Overnight in Lourdes.
Day 8 August 17 Lourdes/USA
Depart for airport this morning for our return flight. Arrive U.S. same
day