• Lourdes - Explore the second most significant Catholic pilgrimage site in the world, after Rome, through our exclusive private tours in the town of Lourdes. This town gained fame when the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous multiple times between February 11 and July 16, 1858. Today, the sanctuaries of Lourdes, situated along the Gave de Pau river, draw millions of visitors and pilgrims annually. Key sites in the Religious Town (Cité Religieuse) include the Rosary Esplanade (Esplanade du Rosaire), dominated by the neo-Byzantine Our Lady’s Basilica (Basilique Notre-Dame), the Crypt, and the Immaculate Conception Basilica (Basilique de l’Immaculée Conception) – the renowned miraculous grotto where the Virgin appeared 18 times, the underground St Pius X Basilica (Basilique Saint-Pie X), the Espace Sainte-Bernadette pilgrimage center, and the Way of the Cross (Chemin de Croix) with its 15 stations. The entire area exudes a unique spiritual and mystical atmosphere. Join our guide driver for a full-day tour retracing Bernadette’s steps.

• Free time for personal discovery
• Fully-equipped minivan
• English-speaking driver/guide
• Visit of the major pilgrimage landmarks of Lourdes
• Live commentary on board

• Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions
• Personal insurance and expenses
• Meals and drinks
• Gratuities

After reports emerged that Our Lady of Lourdes appeared to Bernadette Soubirous eighteen times in 1858, Lourdes has become a significant site for Roman Catholic pilgrimage and miraculous healing. The 150th Jubilee of the initial apparition was celebrated on 11 February 2008 with an outdoor mass attended by over 10,000 pilgrims. Visitors can explore the sanctuary and follow a guide in the footsteps of Bernadette.

• Tour requires 2 adults minimum to operate
• Minimum age required to join the tour is 18 years old
• Pets are not allowed on the tour

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.