Departure from Toulouse: Spiritual Escape to Lourdes (Grotto & Basilica)
ID: GYG1222020-1875072
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
05:30 hours
Description
Discover Lourdes, one of the world's largest pilgrimage sites.
Visit the Sanctuary, the Grotto of Massabielle and enjoy a moment of contemplation and serenity in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Enjoy an exceptional half-day trip to Lourdes from Toulouse, in the comfort of a small group aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. After your pick-up, enjoy a pleasant journey through the landscapes of the South-West to Lourdes, one of the greatest pilgrimage sites in the world.
Upon arrival, an experienced local guide will accompany you on an enriching tour of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. You'll discover the famous Grotto of Massabielle, the site of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Saint Bernadette, as well as the basilicas and the main prayer areas. The guide will share the fascinating history of the site, its spiritual importance, and the traditions that attract millions of visitors each year.
You'll also have free time for personal contemplation, to light a candle, attend a mass (according to the schedule), or simply soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the place.
After this spiritual and cultural break, you'll head back to Toulouse, your heart soothed and enriched by this unique experience.
Highlights
- Exceptional half-day excursion from Toulouse
- Small group in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour by a local expert in Lourdes
- Explore the Grotto and the Sanctuary
- Free time for prayer and personal contemplation
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pick-up
- Transfer
- Entrance fees
- Local guide
- Mineral water
- Snacks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.