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Travel from Toulouse to Lourdes on this guided full-day small-group tour, exploring the Sanctuary and the Massabielle Grotto and immersing yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of this famed pilgrimage site.
Travel from Toulouse to the famous pilgrimage town of Lourdes on this full-day small-group guided tour in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Lourdes became internationally known after the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to the young Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 at the Massabielle Grotto. Since then, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has become one of the most visited religious sites in the world.
Your English-speaking driver-guide will welcome you at the meeting point in Toulouse before setting off for Lourdes. Upon arrival, you'll take an orientation visit of the main sites of the sanctuary, including the Massabielle Grotto and the various basilicas built around it, one of the most significant Marian shrines in the Catholic world.
You'll then have free time to explore the sanctuary and town on your own, have lunch, and discover other places of worship at your own pace, such as the candle chapels and the spring water fountains near the grotto.
At the end of the tour, you'll return by minivan to the original departure point in Toulouse. Run in small groups, this experience offers a closer, more personalized way to visit Lourdes, suited both to pilgrims and to those drawn by its historical, cultural and architectural significance.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive 20 minutes before the departure time at the meeting point
● Children under 4 years old are not allowed on this tour
● Tour available from April to end of October
● This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate. If the minimum required is not reached or due to unforeseen circumstances, the provider may cancel the activity and offer an alternative or a full refund
● Modest dress is recommended when visiting the religious sites
● Moderate walking within the sanctuary complex
● Visitors should respect the spiritual atmosphere of the sanctuary
● Some religious ceremonies may limit access to certain areas at times
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss or damage of personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
✔ English-speaking driver/guide
✔ Orientation visit of Lourdes and the sanctuary
✔ Free time to explore the sanctuary and town
✔ Small-group experience (maximum 8 guests)
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup or drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Personal travel insurance
✖ Meals and drinks (lunch)
✖ Gratuities for the driver/guide
✖ Admission tickets, meals and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. Cancellations outside this window, no-shows or late arrivals are not eligible for a refund
Meeting point
Place d'Arménie
31000 Toulouse (Haute-Garonne), France
The driver will pick you up at the bus stop located at Place d'Arménie, on Allées Jean Jaurès