LOURDES BY LUXURY COACH
8th - 15th September 2018
The origins of the Pilgrimages to Lourdes began on February 11th 1858, when 14 year old Bernadette Soubirous saw he first of 18 apparitions of our Lady at the Grotto of Massabielle in the little town of Lourdes.
Lourdes went from being in a small village in the Pyrenees to becoming the largest Catholic Pilgrimage destination in Europe. Each year millions of Pilgrams now travel to visit this special site. While in Lourdes you will have plenty of time to explore the main sites in the town aswell as attending a morning mass and taking part in the nightly torchlight procession.
The Sanctury of our Lady of Lourdes, where the sacred Grotto and the two Basilicas are located, embraces 22 places of worship and numerous facilities for the Pilgrims and the sick, as well as the spring that began to flow from the spot, dug by Bernadette on our Lady's instructions.
Today more than five million people stand before that same rock each year, seeking healing in a place that has become synonymous with miracles. They light candles, march in procession and drink from the water that flaws from the grotto. Most of all they pray, following the examples set by the simple peasant girl who was transfixed by a radiant vision of light on that February day.
VISITING
Roscoff - Bordeaux - Lourdes - La Rochelle
PICK-UPS FOR THIS TRIP
Tramore, Waterford City, Dungarvan, Youghal, Castlemartyr, Middleton
FROM €745pp
PAY A DEPOSIT ONLY OF €150 PER PERSON
Package Includes:
• Return Luxury Coach Transport and Overnight Ferry with Cabin
• Professional Driver/ Guide who will act as tour manager for your group
• 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation
• 3 Evening meals
• 5 Breakfasts
• Visit to Bordeaux including guided walking tour of City
• Morning Mass and Evening Torchlight Procession in Lourdes
• Day excursion to Pau
• Visit to La Rochelle
ITINERARY
8th September : DAY 1
Cork to Roscoff by Ferry
Load the coach and make you're way to Cork for you're overnight sailing to Roscoff. On board the ferry you will have a cabin for you're crossing.
9th September : DAY 2
Roscoff
Arrive in Roscoff and you will then travel South through Brittany and Pays de la Loire to Bordeaux for you're overnight stay.
10th September : DAY 3
Bordeaux to Lourdes
Today you will have a guided walking tour of Bordeaux. After lunch you will continue you're journey to lourdes, where you will be staying for the next three nights.
11th September : DAY 4
Lourdes
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Join us on our excursion to Pau or enjoy a day at leisure in Lourdes, startng with morning mass and free time to explore the town and the Grotto of Massabielle. Free time in the evening after you're evening meal.
12th September : DAY 5
Lourdes
A free day to visit the highlights of Lourdes, such as the Chateaux Fort overlooking the town. Other highlights include a 1.5km walk following the Stations of the Cross and the town trail following the life of Bernadette. After our evening meal at the hotel we will take part in the nightly torchlight procession.
13th September : DAY 6
Lourdes to La Rochelle
This morning enjoy free time to attend the morning mass or a visit to the grotto before you depart Lourdes and begin the journey home. Tonight we will over-night in La Rochelle.
14th September : DAY 7
La Rochelle to Cork
This morning you will depart La Rochelle early and travel to Roscoff where we will take the overnight ferry to Cork.
15th September : DAY 8
Cork
Arrive back in Cork and begin the final leg of our return journey.
Price includes Luxury Coach + Ferry + Accomodation HB/B&B + Walking Tour
*Accommodation subject to availability and a minimum of 30 people travelling. Price per person based on twin share. Single supplement €150.
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