Itinerary:
Day 1, Sun 19 Oct: Depart Dublin airport for flight to Lourdes. On arrival at Lourdes airport, you will be met by a Joe Walsh Tours representative, and transferred to your hotel in Lourdes, where you will stay for 3 nights on a full board basis.
Days 2 - 3, Mon 20 Oct - Tues 21 Oct: In Lourdes. Visit the Grotto, Baths, Basilicas, and take part in the Blessing of the Sick, Blessed Sacrament, and torchlight processions. There will also be a short walking tour to places associated with St. Bernadette including Boly Mills, Cachot, Hospice, Parish Church, Cemetery etc.
Day 4, Wed 22 Oct: Drive across the South of France to Avignon. Visit City of the Popes and see the famous palace. Continue to Valance for 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 5, Thurs 23 Oct: Morning visit to Ars to see the body of the Saint Cure and visit his presbytery museum. Afternoon visit to Paray-le-Monial to Shrines of St Margaret Mary and St. Claude de la Colombiere. Continue to hotel for overnight dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 6, Fri 24 Oct: Visit the Convent of St. Gildard, see the body of St. Bernadette and walk in her footsteps through the convent gardens. Continue to Paris for afternoon panoramic sightseeing tour including the Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triomp, Champs Elysees, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral etc. Check into hotel for 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast. Evening optional cruise on River Seine.
Day 7, Sat 25 Oct: Visit Shrine of Miraculous Medal and nearby sees body of St Vincent De Paul. Drive to Lisieux and check into hotel for 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast. Afternoon Mass and visits to places associated with St. Theresa including Les Buissonnetts, Carmel Chapel, Museum and the Great Basilica.
Day 8, Sun 26 Oct: Transfer to airport in Paris for your return flight home.
