Private tour to Lourdes from Toulouse

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Description of the private tour to Lourdes from Toulouse

Private tours to Lourdes from Toulouse are a great way to see the famous pilgrimage site and get a more personal experience. Private tours last 8 hours and will take you through the most relevant points of interest of your trip.

The tour includes a driver and guide who will be with you for the full 8 hours of your visit. They will accompany you in a private vehicle that has been specially designed to be comfortable and spacious. You can travel in comfort while visiting some of the most important sites in Lourdes.

Remember that all our private tours are fully customizable and can be adjusted to your needs, whether you want more hours, or to visit more points of interest, whatever your need we can make it happen.

Highlights of the Private Tour to Lourdes from Toulouse

This private experience will begin by meeting your private driver and guide in Toulouse, at your place of accommodation or point of your choice in Toulouse.

The tour covers many points of interest in the area, including the Basilica of Lourdes, the Massabielle Grotto and the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Below we will describe the most important points of interest:

Gave de Pau River

The Gave de Pau River in Lourdes is famous because it is the place where Saint Bernadette Soubirous saw the Virgin Mary on February 18, 1858.

St. Bernadette Soubirous was a 14-year-old peasant girl living in Lourdes, France. On February 18, 1858, she went with her sister and neighbor to gather firewood from the grotto of Massabielle as she had done many times before. As she approached the cave, she heard a sound like “a gust of wind.” When she looked up, she saw what she would later describe as “a small young girl” dressed in white with a blue sash covering her head and falling over her feet.

Religious City

The city of Lourdes is a religious city located in the south of France. It is famous because it has a shrine that is believed to be miraculous. The shrine has been visited by millions of people since 1858, when it was first discovered.

Rosary Esplanade

The Lourdes Rosary Esplanade is famous because that is where Our Lady of Lourdes appeared to St. Bernadette. It is also the place where St. Bernadette received her first communion.

The Esplanade of the Rosary at Lourdes has been a place of pilgrimage since 1858, when Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette and gave her the miraculous spring water that would be used to cure many people.

This esplanade holds an important place in history, as it was here that Our Lady of Lourdes first appeared to St. Bernadette on February 11, 1858.

Neo-Byzantine statue of Our Lady

The Neo-Byzantine statue of Our Lady of Lourdes is famous for the miraculous healing, it is located in the Grotto of Massabielle, which is where the apparition took place. The statue was sculpted by Louis-Ernest Barrias and was completed in 1876.

Subway Basilica of St. Pius X

The subway basilica of St. Pius X in Lourdes is famous for being the largest pilgrimage site in France. The cathedral is built as a shrine in honor of the Virgin Mary and has been visited by millions of pilgrims over the past century.

The basilica was built on a site where, according to tradition, an apparition of the Virgin Mary took place on February 11, 1858.

Espace Sainte-Bernadette Pilgrimage Center

The Espace Sainte-Bernadette pilgrimage center is a place where people can go to pray for the sick and for peace, it is located on the outskirts of Lourdes, France. It was built in 1989 and houses many different religious objects, such as sculptures, paintings, mosaics and stained glass windows. This place is open to all who wish to visit, but there are some rules that must be followed: visitors may not wear short skirts or shorts; they also may not smoke or drink alcohol on the premises.

The Way of the Cross

Lourdes is a town in southern France that is famous for the Way of the Cross, which pilgrims walk to honor Jesus Christ. The Lourdes Way of the Cross has been an important pilgrimage site since 1858. It attracts millions of visitors each year.

The most notable feature of the Stations of the Cross is a series of 14 stations or “stops” along the route. The first station is located at Notre-Dame de Lourdes, and each subsequent station leads to another church or chapel with a statue depicting a moment in the story of Jesus’ Passion.

As you can see this private tour embraces different points of interest, Lourdes a beautiful city in France full of history and religion recognized worldwide, do not hesitate to learn more about Toulouse with our private tours in this French destination, it will be an unimaginable experience.

Details:

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  Duration

  8 hours

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  Language

  English, Spanish, French, the language in Spanish (other languages to consult)

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  Pick up point

  Hotel or place of choice in Toulouse

This Private Tour includes:

• Private official tour guide for 8 hours in Toulouse
• Private luxury vehicle with driver for 8 hours
• Pick up and drop off from hotel or place of choice in Toulouse
• Completely personalized and private experience
• Private Tour
• 24/7 Guardian Angel Service
• Public liability insurance
• Taxes

This Private Tour excludes:

• Food and drinks
• Entrance fees

Cancellation Policy

• No Refund, Modification or Cancellation in any case on any type of tickets or entrance fees.
• Modification of tour/service dates and starting times are subject to availability.
• 48 hours prior to first service date: Free Cancellation on guide and private vehicle with chauffeur. Any type of entrance tickets have no refund.
• Less than 48 hours prior to first service date: No Refund. Payment of 100%.