
Alternative World Youth Day
Summer Series in France
Summer Series - France Pre Core
$1,395
Day 1 July 15 Monday - Detroit > Paris
Overnight flight to Paris. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
Day 2 July 16 Tuesday - Paris
Arrive in Paris. Walk the ancient center of Paris visiting Notre Dame, Ste. Chapelle, and the Holocaust Memorial. Make an evening visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacre Cœur). D
Day 3 July 17 Wednesday - Paris
Visit the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, where you can pray before the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure. Explore the catacombs of Paris in the afternoon. View "The City of Light" as it is meant to be seen with an evening visit to the Eiffel Tower. B | D
Day 4 July 18 Thursday - Chartres
Make a day trip to Chartres to pray before the relic of Mary's veil in the most magnificent Gothic Cathedral in France. Return to Paris for a free evening. B | D
Day 5 July 19 Friday - Paris > Lourdes
Transfer to Lourdes by train or coach bus. Time permitting, participate in the evening candlelight procession in honor of Our Lady. B | D
Day 6 July 20 Saturday - Lourdes
Pray in the triple basilicas of Lourdes and at the Grotto of Our Lady. Walk the Stations of the Cross in the spirit of St. Bernadette. Walk in the evening candlelight procession in honor of Our Lady. B | D
Day 7 July 21 Sunday - Lourdes
Enjoy a free day to go to confession, to bathe in the sacred waters, and to spend time with our Lord in Adoration. Walk in the evening candlelight procession in honor of Our Lady. B | D
Day 8 July 22 Monday - Rome
Transfer to Barcelona for your flight to Rome to begin the core pilgrimage. B | D