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The Shrines of France and England
Explore the rich heritage and tradition of Catholic France, including the miraculous baths of Lourdes , sightseeing in Paris and shrines in Lisieux combined with a carefully balanced experience of the shrines of and London's favorite attractions. Included Highlights Air
Roundtrip flights from New York area airport together with transfers from and to the airports in Paris and London.Accommodations
Ten nights in Superior Tourist Class hotels: 2 nights in Lourdes; 3 nights in Paris; 5 nights in LondonMeals
Breakfast daily; seven dinnersAlso includes
Professional tour escort; daily Mass; luggage handling.Tour highlights
Participate in the Miraculous Baths of LourdesSightseeing in Paris, including Elyse Palace, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame Cathedral and Sacre CoeurExcursion to Versailles and its opulent Palace and GardensVisit Lisieux and her Great BasilicaGrand sightseeing tour of London, including Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, Knightsbridge and Harrods, House of Parliament and Big Ben, Buckingham PalaceCelebrate mass at the Canterbury Cathedral and visit St. Becket's ShrineGuided tour of Westminster Abbey |
| Call (631) 569-2620 for more information or to book today! Mention code 5516688 | | Regina Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | New York | New York, NY : We depart on our overnight flight to Paris and enjoy dinner and breakfast served on board. | | Day 2 | Lourdes | Lourdes : Upon arrival in Paris, we transfer to Pau via a short domestic flight. Our tour escort and driver meet us for a drive to Lourdes. We check into the hotel, relax, and enjoy lunch on our own. This afternoon, we join as a group for a walking tour of the Shrine, including the three Basilicas. We celebrate Mass near the Grotto. After an enjoyable dinner, we are treated to a video presentation of the story of Lourdes. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (D) | | Day 3 | Lourdes | Lourdes : We breakfast and celebrate Mass at the hotel, and enjoy a morning free for personal devotions or participate in the "Miraculous Baths." This afternoon, we take part in "The Footsteps of St. Bernadette" with an orientation tour of Lourdes and a visit to the small village of Bartres, where St. Bernadette spent part of her childhood. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. (B, D) | | Day 4 | Paris | Paris : This morning, we depart for Pau Airport for our short flight to Paris - the "City of Lights." We make a special stop for celebration of Mass at Rue du Bac Chapel, where Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure and requested a medal be cast with the inscription: "Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee." The Medal of the Immaculate Conception, popularly known as the Miraculous Medal, was designed by the Blessed Virgin Mary herself! Here we view the incorrupt body of St. Catherine and the heart of St. Vincent de Paul. After we check-in at our Paris hotel, we lunch on our own, then board our coach for an educational and entertaining sightseeing tour of Paris - including the Elysee Palace, residence of France's presidents; Arc de Triomphe; the Eiffel Tower, and the Place de la Concorde. Dinner and overnight in Paris. (B, D) | | Day 5 | Paris | Paris : After Mass and breakfast this morning, we experience Versailles, the opulent palace of the French monarchy and now a Museum of Art and Culture. We take our time as we explore the palace, the gardens and the Trianons, a monument to French Classicism. Inspired, we return to Paris for an afternoon of relaxation. Dinner and overnight in Paris. (B, D) | | Day 6 | Paris | Paris : We enjoy an early breakfast and depart for a full-day excursion to Lisieux. The city comes to life as we visit the places associated with the life of St. Therese, including the Basilica dedicated to her, the Carmelite Convent, where she lived, and the Buissonnets (home of the Martin family). We celebrate Mass in Lisieux before we return to Paris for dinner. After we dine, we cruise the River Seine and view the "City of Lights" by night (at additional cost). Overnight in Paris. (B, D) | | Day 7 | London | London : After our breakfast ritual, we visit Notre Dame Cathedral, famous for its stained-glass windows and gothic architecture. Then, by cable car ride, on to Sacre Coeur, built atop Montmartre Hill, with its magnificent views of Paris. Completed in 1914 in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in thanksgiving for France's survival of the Prussian War, the Sacre Coeur reflects the intense faith of the French people. This afternoon, we bid adieu to Paris as we transfer to the Gare du Nord train station and we embark upon our "Chunnel" train experience en route to London. Upon arrival, our motorcoach greets us for transfer to our hotel. This evening we enjoy the flavor of London Town with dinner at a local pub. Overnight in London. (B, D) | | Day 8 | London | London : After breakfast we take the road to Canterbury, which in the Middle Ages was the most heavily traveled road in England - the pilgrimage route to the shrine of the martyr Thomas Becket. His canonization in 1173 made the church a destination for pilgrims from all over Europe. We celebrate Mass in Canterbury and enjoy our guided tour of the cathedral and St. Becket's Shrine. We also get to visit St. Dunstan's Church where St. Thomas More's head is buried. After a full day of sightseeing, we return to London for dinner at our hotel and overnight. (B, D) | | Day 9 | London | London : We start with breakfast, then take on the City of London, including her many famous landmarks: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, Knightsbridge with Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Shakespeare Globe Theatre and, of course, the River Thames. In the afternoon, we visit Tyburn Convent, where St. Thomas More was condemned to death. In the convent basement are displayed relics of St. Thomas More. As we make our way back to London, we stop at the Brompton Oratory, founded by Cardinal Newman as part of the Oxford Movement. Tonight, we delight in an optional dinner cruise (at additional cost) on the Thames. Overnight in London. (B) | | Day 10 | London | London : Today begins with a guided tour of Westminster Abbey. Here, we view a relief of More and other English martyrs. We also take in Westminster Cathedral and then on to Lincoln Inn, where More studied law and later lectured. Then we explore the Tower of London where More was imprisoned for 16 months. There, we can set our eyes on the fabulous crown jewels. Overnight in London. (B) | | Day 11 | London | London : Enjoy a day at leisure for personal shopping, sightseeing or relaxing. Or, choose a day trip to Stonehenge and Bath, or an evening theater experience in London's famed West End, both at additional cost. Overnight in London. (B) | | Day 12 | New York | New York, NY : After breakfast, we say goodbye as we depart London for our return flight home. Arrive USA same day. |
| | Prices indicated do NOT include airline taxes and fuel surcharges |
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