COMING IN THE SPRING….PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES & COMPOSTELA

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*Round trip airfare from Newark to Toulouse. And Porto to Newark. Airport taxes and fuel surcharges are included. (Valid at present time.)
*3 nights hotel accommodation at the Mercure Toulouse Saint Georges or similar hotel in Toulouse. Hotel taxes, city taxes and service charges are included.
*2 nights hotel accommodation at the Panaroma Hotel or similar hotel in Lourdes. Hotel taxes, city taxes and service charges are included.
*1 night hotel accommodation at the NH Collection San Sebastian or similar hotel in Hondarrbia. Hotel taxes, city taxes and service charges are included.
*1 night hotel accommodation at the NH Principado or similar hotel in Oviedo. Hotel taxes, city taxes and service charges are included.
*2 nights hotel accommodation at the NH Collection Santiago de Compostela or similar hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Hotel taxes, city taxes and service charges
are included.
*Services of deluxe motorcoach for all transfers and tours.
*Service of professional English speaking tour guide from arrival to departure and local guides.
*Daily breakfast, four lunches and five dinners with glass of wine.
*All sightseeing and tours per itinerary with entrance fees of; Toulouse Saint Sernin Basilica, Les Jacobins cloister, Albi cathedral choir and tresor, Maison Ortillopitz
in Sare, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Oviedo cathedral, Holy Chamber, church museum and cloister, Santiago cathedral including Portico of Glory, Palacio de
Gelmirez. (Oviedo Cathedral: On certain occasions, due to liturgical celebrations in the cathedral’s central nave, it is not possible to visit
the cathedral ; in this case, the visit includes the Holy Chamber, the Church Museum and the Gothic Cloister.
*Porterage services in the hotels in/out
*Headphone with microphone for the guide including delivery (10 days)
Other gateways are available at an additional cost. Tips ,Travel insurance, airline luggage overage fees, passports fees as well as items of a personal nature are not included. This tour
includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs
or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.

11 Days – 9 Nights
$4,595
From EWR
In DBL occupancy
JON BOSHART Presents:
Lourdes to Santiago de Compostela:
South West of France & Northern Spain
February 27 / March 9, 2025
9 nights, 11 days accommodation, sightseeing, some meals and airfare from EWR
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ITINERARY
February 27, 2025 – U.S.A.: Depart from USA for your flight to Toulouse, France.
February 28, 2025 – Toulouse: Upon arrival at Toulouse airport, you will be met and assisted with the transfer to the town in Toulouse a vibrant metropolis,
drawing energy from its more than 800-year-old university. The capital of France’s aeronautics industry and all the well-preserved monuments of its past.
Known as “ville rose” because of its pink brick buildings, Toulouse is full of architectural grandeur – its most famous landmark being the multi-towered
Romanesque Basilica of St Sernin. Welcome dinner near the hotel. (Dinner)
March 1, 2025 – March 1, 2025 – Toulouse: Breakfast at the hotel. It’s easy to fall in love with Toulouse. Fr. Louis will be celebrating Mass at a local
church.Today you learn about the history and culture of the city . Visit the Basilique of Saint Sernin and Basilica of Saint Nazaire, which is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Explore the Church of Les Jacobins an 11th century cathedral with Romanesque architecture. The church’s history goes back to the
10th century, when the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Jacques was founded by Dukes of Aquitaine. Originally a Benedictine abbey, it became a cathedral in
1543. Enjoy Place de la Trinity, standing at the center of this busy square you can enjoy a panoramic view of Toulouse. The statue at Place de la Trinité
was erected to honor Blaise Pascal, a 17th century philosopher who invented a calculating machine and made important contributions to mathematics and
physics. Discover South West food and drinks as a local. Get an authentic experience where all your senses are solicited, you will eat typical dishes in a
warm atmosphere and savory the famous Cassoulet a tradition in the region. (Breakfast, Lunch)
March 2, 2025 – Day trip to Albi: Breakfast at the hotel . In the morning we depart for the city of Albi, a newly declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Among the buildings of the town is the Saint Cecilia cathedral, a masterpiece of Southern Gothic architecture, built between the 13th and 15th centuries
characterized by a strong contrast between its austere, defensive exterior and its sumptuous interior decoration. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the
afternoon, we visit Cordes sur Ciel. The steep ascent transports you back to medieval times, past the porches, battlements, sculpted facades of the Grand
Ecuyer and the Grand Veneur and the splendid 18th century Gothic mansions that belonged to wealthy traders. The narrow winding alleyways up to city
are also peppered with galleries and craft shops. Painters, writers, ceramicists, sculptors and jewelers were drawn to this inspiring place many years ago
and the tradition continues. On misty mornings, Cordes-sur-ciel truly lives up to its name as it seems to float in the sky. (Breakfast, Lunch)
March 3, 2025 – Toulouse to Lourdes: Breakfast at the hotel. Departure with your luggages and embark on a scenic drive to Lourdes. Stop on the way
for lunch on your own expense. Then check in to your hotel in Lourdes and relax . Dinner near the hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
March 4, 2025 – Lourdes: Breakfast at the hotel. Fr. Louis will be celebrating Mass at the shrine. Enjoy a guide tour of Lourdes where Apparitions of Our
Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, occurred. Lourdes is a special place of grace visited by millions each year where Pilgrims attend Mass, go to Confession
and Pray the Rosary in nightly candlelight processions. Get acquainted with the life of Saint Bernadette in the very places where she lived and prayed. In
1858, St. Bernadette witnessed eighteen apparitions of Our Lady who revealed herself as the “Immaculate Conception”. In one of these miracles, Our
Lady asked Bernadette to drink from the spring as an act of penance which resulted in the spring’s muddy water turning clear. Since then, Pilgrims have
been visiting the beautiful Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes seeking healing and conversion from the Lourdes baths. Almost every part of the Shrine is
accessible by wheelchair; six million pilgrims visit this holy place of healing each year! (Breakfast, Dinner)
March 5, 2025 – Lourdes – Espelette – Saint Jean de Luz – Hondarribia: Breakfast at the hotel. Departure with your luggages and en route and enjoy
a scenic drive to Maison Ortillopitz, a restored private residence in France’s Basque country. Tour the house with the owner before continuing to the town
fo Espelette, known for its most important export, a hot pepper called the piment d’Espelette. On a walking tour, see long strands of these bright red chilis
hanging to dry on facades throughout town. Sit down to a luncheon of French Basque specialties. Then Continue to Saint Jean de Luz, a beautiful town
that reveals a wealth of history and Basque Culture. King Louis XIV of France married the daughter of the King of Spain, Maria Theresa, here in 1660. See
the Church of St. Jean the Baptist on your walk through the main square. In the early evening, gather to the hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch)
March 6, 2025 – Hondarribia – Bilbao – Oviedo: Breakfast at the hotel. As you leave Hondarribia we will stop on the way in Bilbao and visit of the historic
town and view of the iconic Guggenheim Museum, designed by architect Frank Gehry. Then as you leave the vibrant city of Bilbao behind, embark on a
picturesque drive though the lush landscapes of northern Spain. The journey takes you through winding roads that cut through verdant valley and rugged
mountains, offering glimpses of quaint villages and historic sites along the way. Lunch is at the local restaurant. Arriving in Oviedo, you’ll find yourself
immersed in a city rich in history and tradition. Oviedo’s old town is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, with its narrow cobblestone streets lined with
centuries old building adorned with intricate facades and charming balconies. See the famous Oviedo Cathedral a masterpiece of Gothic architecture
dating back to the 14th century. (Breakfast, Lunch)
March 7, 2025 – Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela: Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure. As you travel from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela,
you’ll journey through some of Spain’s most picturesque landscapes, offering a mis of rolling hills, lush green valleys and charming villages. Asturian
countryside, Mountains of Galicia, Eucalyptus Forests…approaching Santiago de Compostela, you’ll catch glimpses of the city’s iconic skyline dominated
by the spires of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela . The anticipation builds as you enter the city, ready to complete your journey along the Camino
de Santiago pilgrimage route. Dinner near the hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
March 8, 2025 – Santiago de Compostela: Breakfast at the hotel. March 8 at Santiago. Fr. Louis will be celebrating Mass at the shrine. Day at leisure.
Farewell dinner near the hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
March 9, 2025 – Departure for the USA: Breakfast at the hotel. This morning transfer to Oporto for your connecting flights. (Breakfast)
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