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THURSDAY, JUNE 28
- DEPART ON AIR FRANCE, ECONOMY CLASS FOR LOURDES VIA PARIS.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29-
ARRIVE LOURDES/PAU OR TOULOUSE AIRPORT AND TRANSFER BY BUS TO YOUR HOTEL.
REMAINDER OF THE DAY IS FREE. TIME TO REST – OPTIONAL 6:00PM MASS.
SATURDAY, JUNE 30–
BREAKFAST. OPENING PILGRIMAGE MASS ; FOLLOWED BY AN OPTIONAL ORIENTATION
TOUR OF THE DOMAIN AND 30 MINUTE VIDEO ON THE MESSAGE OF LOURDES. (FOR THOSE
VISITING LOURDES FOR THE FIRST TIME, THIS IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED). LUNCH AT
NOON. 2:00PM – PILGRIMAGE RECEPTION: AFTERNOON TEA IN THE GARDEN OF THE
GALLIA LONDRE HOTEL. DINNER. PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENING CANDLELIGHT
PROCESSION WITH OTHER NATIONAL PILGRIMAGES OF LOURDES.
SUNDAY, JULY 01
– ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL MASS OF LOURDES WHERE ALL NATIONAL PILGRIMAGES
COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THIS GLORIOUS MASS WITH EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC. LUNCH.
AFTERNOON: HALF-DAY SCENIC EXCURSION INTO THE PYRENEES TO GAVARNIE,
DEPARTING AT 1:30PM. THE VILLAGE OF GAVARNIE WAS THE LAST VILLAGE IN FRANCE
IN THE MIDDLE AGES ON THE OLD ROUTE TO THE TOMB OF ST. JAMES AT SANTIAGO DE
COMPOSTELLA. THE CIRQUE GAVARNIE IS THE MOST FAMOUS PLACE IN THE PYRENEES
AND IS HOME TO THE HIGHEST WATERFALL IN EUROPE. ALONG THE VERY BEAUTIFUL
ROUTE TO GAVARNIE, YOU WILL SEE MANY PLACES OF INTEREST THAT WILL BE
EXPLAINED TO YOU BY OUR GUIDE. THERE WILL BE A TWO HOUR VISIT IN GAVARNIE
WHICH WILL ALLOW YOU TIME TO TAKE A WALK ALONG THE RIVER TO SEE THE
WATERFALL, OR TO THE STATUE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS, SHOP IN THE CRAFT
SHOPS OR PERFUMERY AND ENJOY A LOCAL CAFÉ. RETURN TO LOURDES IN TIME FOR
DINNER.
MONDAY, JULY 02
BREAKFAST. ROSARY, MASS. MORNING FREE TO ENTER THE BATHS (MIRACULOUS
WATERS) OF LOURDES. BATHS ARE OPEN DAILY 9:00AM-11:00AM AND 2:30PM –
4:00PM. LUNCH. AFTERNOON PENANCE SERVICE AND SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION,
FOLLOWED BY BLESSING OF THE SICK AND BENEDICTION. DINNER. EVENING FREE.
TUESDAY, JULY 03
BREAKFAST AND MASS OF THE ANOINTING. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MASS GATHER FOR
GROUP PICTURE.REMAINDER OF MORNING FREE TO ENTER BATHS, FOR PRIVATE
DEVOTIONS OR TO EXPLORE THE UPPER AND LOWER TOWNS OF LOURDES WITH THEIR MANY
SHOPS, MUSEUMS AND CAFES. LUNCH. AFTERNOON: FOR THOSE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE, A
WALKING TOUR OF LOURDES WILL BE SCHEDULED. VISITING THE PLACES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE LIFE OF ST. BERNADETTE: THE BOLY MILL WHERE ST. BERNADETTE WAS
BORN, THE LOCADE MILL, RESIDENCE OF HER PARENTS AFTER 1864, THE “CACHOT,”
FORMERLY USED AS A JAIL WHERE SHE LIVED AT THE TIME OF THE APPARITIONS, THE
HOSPITAL AND CHAPEL WHERE ST. BERNADETTE RECEIVED HER FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
AND THE PARISH CHURCH, CONTAINING THE BAPTISMAL FONT WHERE BERNADETTE WAS
BAPTIZED. DINNER. PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENING TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 04:
BREAKFAST. MASS AT THE GROTTO OF MASSABIELLE, THE SITE OF THE APPARITIONS.
FOLLOWING MASS, PROCESSION FOR PLACEMENT OF THE PILGRIM CANDLE. TIME FREE.
LUNCH. AFTERNOON STATIONS OF THE CROSS, EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION AND
BENEDICTION. DINNER. EVENING 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS AT
SOLITUDE HOTEL.
THURSDAY, JULY 05
– BREAKFAST. MASS. OPTIONAL DAY TRIP TO ST. JEAN DE LUZ – A LOVELY RESORT,
FISHING VILLAGE WITH ITS QUAINT SHOPS AND CAFES AND BEACH. BOXED LUNCH
PROVIDED. RETURN TO LOURDES. DINNER. EVENING PARTICIPATE IN THE TORCHLIGHT
PROCESSION.
FRIDAY, JULY 06
– BREAKFAST. CLOSING MASS AT THE OUTSIDE ALTAR OF ST. BERNADETTE. TIME FREE
TO ENTER THE BATHS OF LOURDES, PRIVATE DEVOTIONS, AND TO VISIT THE MUSEUMS,
OR UPPER AND LOWER TOWNS. LUNCH. AFTERNOON OPTIONALVISIT WITH BROTHER JIM
TO THE CASTLE OF LOURDES,
NOW
THE PYRENEAN MUSEUM WHICH PRESENTS A SYNTHESIS OF THE POPULAR ARTS AND
TRADITIONS OF THE PYRENEES. THE OLD CASTLE CHAPEL CONTAINS THE XVIII CENTURY
ALTARS AND THE ORNAMENTS TAKEN FROM THE OLD PARISH CHURCH OF LOURDES.
SATURDAY, JULY 07
– BREAKFAST. DEPART PAU OR TOULOUSE, AIRPORT FOR YOUR RETURN FLIGHTS TO THE
UNITED STATES VIA PARIS ON AIR FRANCE.
DEPARTING FROM
DETROIT………………$2,869.00 (Plus Airline Taxes $203.00)
NEW YORK – JFK -----------------$2,667.00 (Plus Airline Taxes $203.00)
BOSTON…………………$2,669.00 (Plus Airline Taxes $203.00)
WASHINGTON DULLES-----------------$2,729.00 (Plus Airline Taxes $203.00.)
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT -------------------------- $ 375.00
IF YOU ARE FLYING FROM DIFFERENT CITIES PLEASE CONTACT US.
TO MAKE A RESERVATION: KINDLY SEND YOUR DEPOSIT IN THE SUM OF $400.00 PER
PERSON TO:
KINDLY MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: CATHOLIC TRAVEL OFFICE
MAIL TO: LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
OFFICE OF CATHOLIC TRAVEL
5505 GRANBY ROAD
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20855
TEL. (301) 740 - 9332 FAX (301) 740 - 1509 EMAIL:
lourdespilgrimageoffice@comcast.net
Toll Free: 1 877 276 -7279 * WEBSITE:
www.lourdes-pilgrimage.com
EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!
OUR 2011 PILGRIMAGE WAS SOLD OUT 3 MONTHS BEFORE DEPARTURE
GENERAL INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS
RATES INCLUDE:
Economy Class Air Transportation, Hotel accommodations based on two persons
sharing twin bedded room with bath/shower. All meals: Breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. Guided Tour of Lourdes, Guided Visit to Gavarnie, optional day
trip to St. Jean de Luz, tips for dining room, tips for guides, sanctuary
registration fee, transfers, porterage.
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are traveling alone and want a roommate, we will
do our best to arrange double occupancy; if double occupancy is not
available, a surcharge will be imposed. If you prefer a single, please
advise and we will bill you accordingly. Single room supplement is
$375.00. Single rooms are very limited and are assigned on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Again, Early Reservations are recommended.
Rate Based on Tariffs and Exchange
Rate in effect Sep. 10, 2011 and subject to change.
NOT INCLUDED:
Cost of passport, Visa Fees (where applicable), strictly personal items,
laundry, wines, beverages not on table d'hôte, optional excursion to St.
Jean de Luz.
RESERVATIONS: Reservations should be
accompanied by a deposit of $400.00 per person due by March 20, 2012 with
final payment due no later than MAY 15, 2012. Final documents and tickets
will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure. Due to new airline
regulations regarding group air fares, reservations must be received at
least 90 days prior to departure. Reservations received after this date
are confirmed on the basis of space availability and may be subject to a
late fee of $50.00. Early reservations recommended.
CANCELLATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS:
ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING.
FEES: CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED 95 or
more days prior to departure - $200.00; 94 - 45days $400.00; 44 - 30 days
50%; within 30 days of departure 85% of the Tour price. **CANCELLATION
INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
FINAL PAYMENT:
Final payment for this Pilgrimage is due no later than May 15, 2012.
Failure to make your final payment by this date may result in the
cancellation of your reservation and the forfeiture of your deposit. In
addition to the above cancellation fees, once issued, airline tickets are
non-refundable. Again, Traveler’s Insurance is strongly recommended. **FORMS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR DEPOSIT** Refund
requests received within six weeks of departure will be processed after the
pilgrimage is completed. Claims for refunds must be sent in within thirty
(30) days after completion of the tour.
MEDICAL FORMS: Each participant of the U.S.
National Lourdes Pilgrimage must complete a short medical form, which will
be mailed to you. If you are in good health, you need only indicate this on
the form with your signature.
MEDICAL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO US NO LATER THEN MAY 25,
2012.
PLEASE NOTE: NO VISAS ARE REQUIRED FOR PERSONS CARRYING A VALID U.S.
PASSPORT. IF YOU ARE CARRYING A PASSPORT FROM ANY OTHER COUNTRY, KINDLY
CONTACT US SO WE CAN DETERMINE IF A VISA IS NECESSARY.
PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY AS YOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT
FOR THIS TRIP CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OF THE CONDITIONS NOTED
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