Description
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival in Paris:
Arrive at Paris airport where you’ll be warmly greeted by our guide. Transfer to your hotel in Paris for check-in. Enjoy a delightful dinner to start your journey.
Day 2 – Exploring Paris:
After breakfast, embark on a panoramic city tour of Paris, featuring highlights such as Place de la Concorde, Avenue des Champs Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and a glimpse of the majestic Eiffel Tower. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Accommodation and dinner in Paris.
Day 3 – Lisieux and Mount St. Michel:
Begin the day with breakfast before heading to Lisieux to visit the birthplace of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. Explore Lisieux’s significant sites, including the Carmelite Chapel and Basilica of Saint Thérèse. Continue your journey to the captivating Mount St. Michel region for accommodation and dinner.
Day 4 – Mount St. Michel to Rocamadour:
Enjoy breakfast before immersing yourself in the rich history of the Benedictine Monastery and the ancient chapels of Mount St. Michel. Depart for Rocamadour, France’s oldest Marian sanctuary, nestled amidst picturesque fields and vineyards. Accommodation and dinner in Rocamadour.
Day 5 – Rocamadour to Lourdes:
After breakfast, explore the medieval charm of Rocamadour and its renowned sanctuary. Journey onwards to Lourdes, a sacred destination steeped in spirituality. Check in to your accommodation and enjoy dinner.
Day 6 – Lourdes Sanctuary:
Spend the day exploring the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. In the evening, participate in the moving Candle Procession. Accommodation and dinner in Lourdes.
Day 7 – Lourdes to Avignon:
Depart for Avignon, the City of Popes, with a visit to the historic Popes Palaces and the famous Avignon bridge. Arrive in Avignon for accommodation and dinner.
Day 8 – Avignon to La Salette:
Journey to La Salette, a sanctuary perched 1,800 meters above sea level, where the Virgin Mary appeared in 1846. Optional accommodation at the sanctuary with dinner.
Day 9 – La Salette to Lyon:
Travel through the picturesque Alps to Lyon. Discover Lyon’s architectural wonders, including the stunning Fourvière Cathedral and the historic Vieux Lyon district. Accommodation and dinner in Lyon.
Day 10 to 12 – Lyon and Return to Paris:
Explore Lyon’s cultural treasures before returning to Paris for the final days of your journey.
Day 13 – Departure from Paris:
After breakfast, transfer to Paris International Airport for your departure.
Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through France’s spiritual heartland with AIO World Travel.
Note:
- Flights and meals that are not specified, are not included.
- Double occupancy lodging included.
Customers can depart on the “Divine France: A Spiritual Pilgrimage” tour from several airports, including:
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris, France
- Paris Orly Airport (ORY) in Paris, France
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) in Marseille, France
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France
- Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France
- Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) in Toulouse, France
Additionally, customers can depart from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, Panama, to connect to their flights to France.