This year’s Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 17-21 July under the leadership of Bishop Philip Egan. Included in the price (£799 for adults and £699 for youth) is:

  • Direct flight from Bournemouth Airport to Lourdes and return
  •  Private coach transfer on arrival to your hotel and return
  •  4 nights accommodation at Hotel La Solitude
  •  Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served each day
  •  Airport taxes & charges, UK government levy and Lourdes city tax
  •  Full religious programme facilitated by Joe Walsh Tours in conjunction with the Spiritual Director, Canon PJ Smith
  •  One standard piece of check-in luggage subject to the airline’s conditions
  •  Lourdes city tax is included

For more information or to book please contact lourdes@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk.

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