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GLOBUS 2010: LOURDES & SHRINES OF FRANCE (TB)
12 days incl. air or 11 days from Paris to Paris
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 On this vacation, follow in the footsteps of the devoted through France. Start your trip in Paris with a welcome dinner and a guided sightseeing tour featuring all major sights: Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral; the Basilica of Sacre Coeur; Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Shrine, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830; and St. Vincent de Paul Shrine. During an excursion to Lisieux, visit Les Buissonnets, family home of St. Therese, and the basilica. St. Therese was known as "The Little Flower" and for her charming autobiography The Story of a Soul. Also visit St. Peter's Cathedral, where her family attended Mass, and the Carmelite Convent, where she lived as a nun. From Paris, board the high-speed "TGV" train to Lourdes, one of the world's most famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the Grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, and St. Bernadette's birthplace and family home. You may wish to bathe in the healing waters and attend the "Blessing of the Sick," or join the evening's rosary and candlelight procession. You also have a full day at leisure in Lourdes. Admire medieval Carcassonne, a medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site, on your way to Avignon, where you enjoy a walking tour of this pretty town where the papacy resided in the 14th century. In Paray-le-Monial, visit the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. In Nevers, visit St. Gildard, where St. Bernadette spent her life as a nun. Finally, in Chartres, visit the magnificent cathedral, one of Europe's most celebrated shrines. Return to Paris and enjoy a farewell dinner-a perfect way to end this vacation to France!
HOTELS
Paris Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel (SF), Lourdes Grand Hotel Moderne (F), Avignon Mercure Cite des Papes (F), Nevers Mercure Pont de Loire (F), Paris Pullman Paris Rive Gauche (F)
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| Call (818) 552-7700 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8656803 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 11/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | (Tue.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Paris | (Wed.) Transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director, then enjoy this evening's welcome dinner with your traveling companions. (D) | | Day 3 | Paris | (Thu.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs-Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower. Visit the BASILICA OF SACRE COEUR on Montmartre. Afterwards, visit OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL SHRINE, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830. Then, visit the ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SHRINE, where you can see the reliquary of the saint who has inspired thousands of charities and volunteers. (B) | | Day 4 | Paris | (Fri.) The morning is dedicated to the architectural wonders of NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL, where the relics of the Passion of the Christ can be seen. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (B) | | Day 5 | Paris | (Sat.) Travel to Lisieux and visit LES BUISSONNETS, family home of St. Therese. Afterwards, visit the BASILICA OF ST. THERESE. St. Therese was known as 'The Little Flower' and for her charming autobiography The Story of a Soul. Next, visit ST. PETER'S CATHEDRAL, where her family attended Mass, and the CARMELITE CONVENT, where she lived as a nun. Return to Paris. (B) | | Day 6 | Lourdes | (Sun.) Journey aboard the high-speed TGV TRAIN to Lourdes, one of the world's most famous places of pilgrimage. Visit the GROTTO where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernardette in 1858. Join this evening's memorable rosary and candlelight procession. (B,D) | | Day 7 | Lourdes | (Mon.) Your walking tour with a Local Guide includes visits to OUR LADY OF LOURDES SHRINE and ST. BERNADETTE'S BIRTHPLACE and FAMILY HOME. You may wish to bathe in the healing waters or attend the 'Blessing of the Sick.' Also, you may wish to join this evening's rosary and candlelight procession. (B) | | Day 8 | Lourdes | (Tue.) Full day at leisure to further explore Lourdes on your own or join an optional excursion to the nearby Pyrenees. (B) | | Day 9 | Avignon | (Wed.) First stop in Carcassonne, a medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, continue to Avignon. Enjoy a walk through this pretty town where the papacy resided in the 14th century. (B,D) | | Day 10 | Nevers | (Thu.) This morning, there is time to explore the little shops of Avignon or you may wish to visit the Palace of the Popes before continuing to Paray-le-Monial, home to the CHAPEL OF THE APPARITIONS and where Jesus revealed his Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Also, visit the BASILICA OF THE SACRED HEART. Arrive in Nevers. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Paris | (Fri.) Visit ST. GILDARD in Nevers, where St. Bernadette spent her life as a nun. See the beautiful and miraculously incorrupt body of St. Bernadette. Continue to Chartres and visit the CATHEDRAL, one of Europe's most celebrated shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Paris and enjoy this evening's farewell dinner. (B,D) | | Day 12 | Your homebound flight arrives the same day | (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $837Triple room reduction per person: $32Extra nights per person in Paris:in single room $284, in twin room $152, in triple room $147
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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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