Lourdes & Paris Includes

• Hotel’s breakfast and dinner from Day 6 until Day 10;
• Comfortable air-conditioned bus (up to 49 seats) from Day 1 until Day 5; transfer by train between Lourdes and Paris;
• English speaking tour escort from day 1 till day 10;
• Entrance Fees:

Sacre Coeur crypt and funicular; donation to Lourdes Sanctuary;

• Local guides:

1 x FD Paris; 1 x HD Paris; ‘In the Footsteps of Bernadette’ tour in Lourdes;

• Accommodation tour escort and driver throughout France.
• Porterage service at all hotels (1 pcs of luggage per pax) – Please note that porterage service is available between 7:00am and 8:00pm and is always subject to confirmation.
• City Tax in Hotels
• Wi-Fi on the bus

Lourdes & Paris does not include

• Anything not mentioned above.
• Extra drinks at meals.
• Tips for hotel staff, local guides & driver
• Porterage at the airports
• Personal expenses.

Medjugorje Includes

• Pansion’s breakfast and lunch on Day 1 to Day 5;
• Comfortable air-conditioned bus (up to 49 seats) for airport transfers;
• Local guides:
• English speaking local guide from Day 1 until Day 5;
• Daily 10am English Mass, daily 5pm Evening Program;
• Talks given by visionary Mirjana, local guide, Fr Leon Pereira (local pastor for English-speaking pilgrims), testimonies at Cenacolo;
• Climbs up Apparition Hill (where Our Lady allegedly first appeared) and Cross Hill (at pilgrim’s discretion).
• (Talks depend on speaker availability and allotted time, climbs depend on allotted time and weather)

Medjugorje does not Include

Dinners on Day 1 to Day 5;

Transportation to locations.  Taxis available for $6-7/ride (depending on exchange rate) (maximum 4 passengers per taxi);

• Tips for pansion staff, local guide & driver;
• Porterage at the airports and pansion;
• Personal expenses, including optional group picture with Mirjana ($8) and/or USB with videos of Medjugorje talks ($25)

• Lourdes: Hotel Padoue or Panorama or similar 4* (2 nights)
• Paris: Radisson Blu Boulogne or Crowne Plaza Republique or similar 4* (2 nights)
• Medjugorje: Pansion near Apparition Hill (5 nights)

MON-FRI, 16-20 March – Arrival Sarajevo | Medjugorje
Upon arrival to the local airport, we will continue our 3-hour drive down the mountains, alongside the cold mountain waters of the Neretva River and its lakes towards Medjugorje. Dinner will be provided once we arrive.

Day 2 to Day 5 daily itinerary:
Breakfast and lunch, 10am daily English Mass, daily Evening Program 5-8pm;
Other itinerary events will vary according to allotted time, weather conditions and availability of speakers/facilities but will try to include all the following:
• Climb Apparition Hill where Our Lady allegedly first appeared,
• Climb Cross Hill,
• Visit Cenacolo (rehab program that lives by Catholic faith),
• Visit Mother’s Village (orphanage),
• Visionary Mirjana Soldo will give a talk w/Q&A,
• English chaplain Fr Leo Pereira will give a talk,
• Walking tour to locations related to the first few days of the alleged apparitions in Medjugorje.

SAT, 21 MAR – Arrival Pau or Toulouse | Lourdes

Upon arrival to the local airport we will continue to Lourdes, with a spectacular view of the Pyrenees Mountains. Upon arrival in Lourdes, check-in to your hotel, dinner and overnight. (D)

Attention: No candlelight procession until Easter.

SUN, 22 MAR – Lourdes

In the morning we will attend Mass at the Grotto where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette; you’d also have a chance to drink water from the miraculous spring that has healed many; and submerge yourself in the healing baths. Your group will have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette: seeing Boly Mill, the birthplace of St. Bernadette, and the “Cachot,” an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s family lived. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

MON, 23 MAR – Lourdes | Paris

Early morning transfer to the train station in Lourdes. Transfer to Paris by TGV speed train. Upon arrival in Paris, visit and attend Mass at the magnificent Sacre Coeur Basilica that stands atop Montmartre Hill. The Basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was originally built in 1914 as an act of penance for the infidelity that France was experiencing during that time. Celebrate Mass at the Crypt that contains the Tombs of many notable Cardinals. Enjoy free time for reflection and prayer. Dinner and an overnight at your hotel in Paris. (B,D)

TUES, 24 MAR – Paris

Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Paris. We start with Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, where we celebrate Mass, after which we will have to opportunity to view the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure. The Saint’s guardian angel led her to the chapel, where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her. We will walk to Saint Vincent de Paul Church, then continue on tour of Paris. Our panoramic tour will take us to the most recognizable symbol of the city of Paris, Notre Dame Cathedral (subject to confirmation), the Eiffel Tower (from outside), Invalides, the L’Arch de Triomphe and the Champ-Elysees, one of the world’s most famous boulevards. We will make a stop at La Madeleine, with the statue of Mary Magdalene carried to heaven by angels. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)

WED, 25 MAR – Departure for home

We will transfer to the airport this morning to catch our flight back to Kansas City. (B)