Give Thanks and Remember
Pilgrimage to France
with
Father Mark Mullaney
September 4 - 13, 2008
See included details and cost below
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Give Thanks and Remember
with Father Mark Mullaney
September 4 - 13, 2008
See included details and cost below
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CANCELLED - LOW DOLLAR/HIGH EURO - Not enough pilgrims
Proposed Itinerary*
Thursday, September 4 Gather for departure for our overnight flight to France. Dinner and movie on board.
Friday, September 5 After breakfast on board, we arrive in Paris, go through Passport Control, collect luggage and meet Tour Escort who will take you to 140 Rue du Bac, to visit the Daughters of Charity Covent and celebrate Mass at the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal. Afterwards, enjoy a lunch break at the wonderful shop on the corner and then proceed to the Church of St. Vincent du Paul to visit his tomb. Discover some of the city as we proceed to our hotel. Check in, rest and dinner.
Saturday, September 6 After breakfast, walk up the hill to Sacre Coeur to celebrate Mass. Have time for private devotions before we meet our guide and enjoy a tour of Paris to see the Champs Elysee, the Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower and ending at Notre Dame Cathedral. Some free time to wander before the bus takes us back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Sunday, September 7 After breakfast, enjoy a FREE DAY IN PARIS. Our day trip to Lisieux. has become an option by train because of the excessive fuel prices for the bus. We’ll celebrate Mass in Paris before dinner and overnight.
Monday, September 8 After breakfast, depart Paris and drive south to Nevers and the Convent of St. Gildard. Have a tour of the gardens that St. Bernadette loved so much, and celebrate Mass in the chapel where her incorrupt body lies. Time for personal reflections before for dinner and overnight.
Tuesday, September 9 After Mass, depart for Lourdes. Check into our hotel, have dinner and join pilgrims from around the world in the International Rosary Procession.
Wednesday, September 10 Celebrate Mass in front of the Grotto where the Virgin spoke to St. Bernadette, then have time to visit the Rosary Chapel and the Basilica before lunch. Meet our guide who will take us on a walking tour of the Underground Basilica, the Museum, Boly Mill and the Cachout. After dinner, join pilgrims for the International Rosary Procession.
Thursday, September 11 After breakfast, celebrate Mass and then have a FREE DAY for reflection, The Baths and the Stations of the Cross. After dinner, join pilgrims for the International Rosary Procession.
Friday, September 12 After breakfast, celebrate Mass and then depart by train for Paris. Transfer to our hotel and enjoy our farewell dinner and overnight.
Saturday, September 13 Celebrate Mass before we depart for the airport and our flight home with memories to Give Thanks and Remember.
*Please note that any part of this itinerary can be changed or rearranged
due to local circumstances and/or weather.
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Call 1-800-7-THANKS for more information on joining this special journey
PRICE: $2,425.00
Airfare to and from France from Washington, DC
Fuel and Airline taxes
All transfers and assistance with arrival and departure in France
Deluxe bus transportation as required
Hotel accommodations in double and triple rooms using first class hotels with private baths
Half board (Breakfast and dinner) daily
Services of English speaking local guides
Services of a Certified Tour Manager from the U.S.A.
All entrance fees as shown on the itinerary
TGV train from Lourdes to Paris
Daily Mass arrangements
All service charges in France
NOT INCLUDED:
A Tip fund of $9.00 per day, per person collected with balance.
($90 total) Covers all tips including hotels, dining rooms, porters, driver and guide.
Expenses of a personal nature
Meals not mentioned. Drinks with dinner.
Single Supplement of $450.00 when no roommate
IMPORTANT NOTE: The price of any trip is based on an exchange rate at the time the trip is advertised ($. 77 = 1 Euro). When the balance of the trip is due, if the exchange rate has increased significantly, there may be a surcharge to reflect this difference. IF airline taxes or fees are assessed at a higher rate than originally contracted, a surcharge can be added to this rate.
DEPOSITS/CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
A deposit of $450.00 is required to confirm your space.
This is applied to the total price of the pilgrimage and the balance is to be paid in full no later than June 15, 2008
A copy of the face page of your passport must be submitted with your final payment.
Cancellations MUST be made in writing and refunds are subject to the following charges:
More than 90 days prior to departure: $100 pp
Between 60-90 days prior to departure: 10% of tour price
Between 45-59 days prior to departure: 25% of tour price
Between 30-44 days prior to departure: 50% of tour price
Between 14-29 days prior to departure: 75% of tour price
Less than 14 days to departure: 100%
Travel insurance is available. Please call for information. 1-800-7-THANKS