FRANCE RELIGIOUS TOUR
PRICES START FROM ONLY £650
We can arrange various group departures during the year
Overview
In pilgrimage, God and man seek each other and meet spontaneously and mysteriously. Pilgrimage is actually your response to God and thanks for reaching a chosen and blessed place. Throughout the ages, the Holy Places have attracted numerous pilgrims, who have always fulfilled with great emotion and joy their thoughts of pilgrimage to the footsteps of Him, who discovered His love and gave us eternal life through His Resurrection. The organic link between man’s response to God and the journey to these Holy Places is FAITH. God bless you all!
World Lifetime Journeys in partnership with Travelstonehenge offers you the opportunity to participate in several religious and cultural pilgrimages through different countries in Israel and Europe. The program of these pilgrimages was established with the help and consultation of several priests (Romano-Catholic, Greek-Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Evangelical) who will also be participating along with the other tourists.
The study was made very carefully so that during the entire duration of the pilgrimages the participants could reach the most important points of religious, cultural and tourist interest in the respective area. We also announce that daily spiritual and religious programs, conducted by the accompanying priests, will be held in the most well-known cathedrals and churches on the itinerary. At each pilgrimage you will benefit from a tour guide from our agency, an English speaker, who will accompany you along the way. Our guide is at your disposal regarding any problems that will arise during the trip. Before you go on a pilgrimage, we recommend that you read and view the links below for each pilgrimage.
This can be a great and unforgettable religious pilgrimage in France!
FRANCE RELIGIOUS TOUR
Day 1: Welcome to Paris
7:00 – departure of the pilgrims in front of the church by bus to Paris.
The arrangement of the seats in the coach will be in the order of enrolment in the pilgrimage. We will make three breaks of 30 minutes on our way to Paris.
Hotel accommodation in rooms with two and three beds.
After a short rest of an hour we will leave to visit the objectives proposed on the first day: Trocadero Square and the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris.
We will then visit the largest market in Paris, Place de la Concorde, where we will admire the Obelisk of Luxor.
We will go to the hotel and have dinner.
Day 2: Notre Dame Cathedral- Sainte Chappelle- Louvre Museum
Breakfast.
The day begins with Île de la Cité, where we will visit two landmarks: Notre Dame Cathedral – the most important Gothic monument in France and Sainte Chapelle – the chapel built by King Louis IX to house the Savior’s thorny crown.
Next is the Louvre Museum, one of the oldest and richest museums in the world and the Tuileries gardens.
We then move to the Bastille monument, the site of the former terrifying prison of the 14th century, then to the Sacre Coeur Cathedral, built in the Byzantine Roman style and we end the day in the Montmartre neighbourhood – the district of artists and writers.
Accommodation and dinner.
Day 3: Versailles
Breakfast.
Today we will take a short trip to Versailles.
Someone said that “seeing Paris without visiting the Versailles Palace is like going to the sea and not getting into the water.” Almost all of today we will dedicate ourselves to this special place. The Palace of Versailles was the residence of the kings of France starting with Louis XIV and continuing with Louis XV and XVI. It was an important symbol of the French monarchy.
It has become a museum since 1837, at the same time being an important tourist destination, not only of Paris but also of France.
The Palace is also famous for the fact that in the Hall of Mirrors the Treaty of Versailles was signed, which officially ended the First World War.
I do not tell you more, the rest you will find out from the tour guide who will accompany you and through the audio guide that will be made available at the entrance.
I’m just pointing out: The Mirror Hall, the Royal Bedroom, the Reception Hall, the Great Battles Gallery, the Palace Gardens.
We return to Paris in the evening, where we serve dinner and enjoy a well-deserved rest.
Day 4: Tarbes-Lourdes
Breakfast.
8:00 – departure to the airport where we will embark for TARBES – LOURDES.
Accommodation and one hour rest.
We will visit the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In the evening we will participate in the international procession with candles accompanied by the prayer of the Rosary.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Day 5: Lourdes Sanctuary
Breakfast.
Optional – bathing in the sacred water; The Lourdes Sanctuary is the most famous pilgrimage site in the world, famous for its miraculous healing and spring water (believed to possess healing properties).
We will visit the home of Saint Bernadette Soubirous. At 5:00 pm we will take the Way of The Cross under the guidance of the priest.
Dinner.
In the evening, participation in the international procession with candles accompanied by the prayer of the Rosary.
Day 6: Wax Museum - St. Bernadette Museum
Breakfast.
Attending the Holy Mass celebrated by the priest of the group.
Then we visit the Wax Museum, where we can admire wax figurines representing the life of Saint Bernadette, the life of Jesus and a wonderful panorama of the sanctuary of the Virgin Mary, which hosts about 100,000 pilgrims daily.
St. Bernadette Museum and then free time for shopping.
Evening dinner and participation in the international procession with candles accompanied by the prayer of the Holy Rosary.
Day 7: Fly back to the UK
After breakfast, we clear the rooms and store our luggage in a hotel room.
Holy Mass celebrated by the priest of the group.
Free time for the last shopping.
We board our luggage by bus and head to Tarbes airport where we will fly to London Luton Airport.
At Luton airport, after customs formalities, we embark on a bus that will take us back to London.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Bus ticket London – Paris;
Plane ticket Paris – Lourdes;
Plane ticket Lourdes – London;
Hand luggage (carry-on bag) in the cabin with maximum dimensions 40x30x20 cm and a check-in bag of maximum 10 kg / person with dimensions 55x40x20 cm;
– airport charges;
Transfers and bus transport according to the schedule;
6 nights accommodation at 3 and 4 stars hotels with two and three beds rooms (of your choice);
Accompanying English speaking tour guide throughout the pilgrimage period;
A priest – spiritual guide;
Visits according to the program;
Pilgrim’s brochure with written daily schedules;
The entrance fee of the bus/coach in various cities;
Insurance in case of insolvency or bankruptcy of the travel agency.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Single room add-on £150 / person – if you want to be accommodated alone in one room;
Lunch (for those who want that);
Travel medical insurance for 7 days;
The entrance fees to various tourist objectives (where payment is required);
Services other than those in the program;
Personal expenses;
Tips for bus drivers (max £ 5) – optional.
OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Registration deadline for trips scheduled between SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2020: JUNE 1ST, 2020
Required documents:
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure for the pilgrimage.
Registration conditions:
When registering, the travel document (valid passport) is required to conclude the contract with the pilgrim.
Payment will be made as follows:
50% upon registration
The remaining 50%, minimum 60 days before departure.
Price is calculated for a group of minimum 40 persons.
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Day 1: Welcome to Paris
7:00 – departure of the pilgrims in front of the church by bus to Paris.
The arrangement of the seats in the coach will be in the order of enrolment in the pilgrimage. We will make three breaks of 30 minutes on our way to Paris.
Hotel accommodation in rooms with two and three beds.
After a short rest of an hour we will leave to visit the objectives proposed on the first day: Trocadero Square and the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris.
We will then visit the largest market in Paris, Place de la Concorde, where we will admire the Obelisk of Luxor.
We will go to the hotel and have dinner.
Day 2: Notre Dame Cathedral- Sainte Chappelle- Louvre Museum
Breakfast.
The day begins with Île de la Cité, where we will visit two landmarks: Notre Dame Cathedral – the most important Gothic monument in France and Sainte Chapelle – the chapel built by King Louis IX to house the Savior’s thorny crown.
Next is the Louvre Museum, one of the oldest and richest museums in the world and the Tuileries gardens.
We then move to the Bastille monument, the site of the former terrifying prison of the 14th century, then to the Sacre Coeur Cathedral, built in the Byzantine Roman style and we end the day in the Montmartre neighbourhood – the district of artists and writers.
Accommodation and dinner.
Day 3: Versailles
Breakfast.
Today we will take a short trip to Versailles.
Someone said that “seeing Paris without visiting the Versailles Palace is like going to the sea and not getting into the water.” Almost all of today we will dedicate ourselves to this special place. The Palace of Versailles was the residence of the kings of France starting with Louis XIV and continuing with Louis XV and XVI. It was an important symbol of the French monarchy.
It has become a museum since 1837, at the same time being an important tourist destination, not only of Paris but also of France.
The Palace is also famous for the fact that in the Hall of Mirrors the Treaty of Versailles was signed, which officially ended the First World War.
I do not tell you more, the rest you will find out from the tour guide who will accompany you and through the audio guide that will be made available at the entrance.
I’m just pointing out: The Mirror Hall, the Royal Bedroom, the Reception Hall, the Great Battles Gallery, the Palace Gardens.
We return to Paris in the evening, where we serve dinner and enjoy a well-deserved rest.
Day 4: Tarbes-Lourdes
Breakfast.
8:00 – departure to the airport where we will embark for TARBES – LOURDES.
Accommodation and one hour rest.
We will visit the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In the evening we will participate in the international procession with candles accompanied by the prayer of the Rosary.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Day 5: Lourdes Sanctuary
Breakfast.
Optional – bathing in the sacred water; The Lourdes Sanctuary is the most famous pilgrimage site in the world, famous for its miraculous healing and spring water (believed to possess healing properties).
We will visit the home of Saint Bernadette Soubirous. At 5:00 pm we will take the Way of The Cross under the guidance of the priest.
Dinner.
In the evening, participation in the international procession with candles accompanied by the prayer of the Rosary.
Day 6: Wax Museum - St. Bernadette Museum
Breakfast.
Attending the Holy Mass celebrated by the priest of the group.
Then we visit the Wax Museum, where we can admire wax figurines representing the life of Saint Bernadette, the life of Jesus and a wonderful panorama of the sanctuary of the Virgin Mary, which hosts about 100,000 pilgrims daily.
St. Bernadette Museum and then free time for shopping.
Evening dinner and participation in the international procession with candles accompanied by the prayer of the Holy Rosary.
Day 7: Fly back to the UK
After breakfast, we clear the rooms and store our luggage in a hotel room.
Holy Mass celebrated by the priest of the group.
Free time for the last shopping.
We board our luggage by bus and head to Tarbes airport where we will fly to London Luton Airport.
At Luton airport, after customs formalities, we embark on a bus that will take us back to London.
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