Itinerary
Day 01 :
Arrival in Lourdes
- 08:00 - 09:00: Departure from the boarding school in Switzerland (bus/train).
- 09:00 - 11:00: Arrival in Lourdes; check-in at the accommodation.
- 11:00 - 12:00: Orientation and introduction to the tour program.
- 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch at a local cafΓ©.
- 13:30 - 15:00: Introduction to the History of Lourdes (presentation and discussion).
- 15:30 - 17:00: Visit the Grotto of Massabielle.
- 17:00 - 18:00: Reflection and journaling session at the Grotto.
- 18:30 - 19:30: Dinner at the hotel.
- 20:00 - 21:00: Evening prayer and introduction to the significance of Marian devotion.
- 21:30: Return to the hotel for rest.
Day 02 :
The Sanctuary and Pilgrimages
- 07:30 - 08:30: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 - 10:30: Guided Tour of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
- 10:30 - 12:00: Participation in a Healing Service at the Sanctuary.
- 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch at a nearby restaurant.
- 13:30 - 15:00: Reflection on Healing and Faith (group sharing).
- 15:30 - 17:00: Visit to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
- 17:30 - 18:30: Free time for personal reflection and exploration.
- 19:00 - 20:00: Dinner at a local restaurant.
- 20:30 - 21:30: Evening workshop on the significance of Lourdes in the Catholic Church.
- 21:30: Return to the hotel for rest.
- 07:30 - 08:30: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 - 10:30: Visit to the Baths of Lourdes. (Optional participation in the healing baths)
- 10:30 - 12:00: Reflection on Personal Experiences (guided journaling).
- 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch at a local cafΓ©.
- 13:30 - 15:00: Community Service Activity (helping in local charities or with pilgrims).
- 15:30 - 17:00: Discussion on Community and Service in Faith.
- 17:30 - 18:30: Dinner at a local restaurant.
- 19:00 - 20:00: Evening prayer and sharing of experiences.
- 20:30 - 21:30: Movie Night: Watch a film about Lourdes or Marian apparitions.
- 21:30: Return to the hotel for rest.
Day 04 :
Deepening the Marian Experience
- 07:30 - 08:30: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 - 10:30: Guided Reflection Walk along the river Gave de Pau.
- 10:30 - 12:00: Visit the Museum of Lourdes (learn about the apparitions).
- 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch at a local restaurant.
- 13:30 - 15:00: Workshop on Marian Devotion and Its Importance in Christianity.
- 15:30 - 17:00: Participation in the Rosary Procession (depending on the season).
- 17:30 - 18:30: Group discussion on the significance of the Rosary.
- 19:00 - 20:00: Dinner at a local restaurant.
- 20:30 - 21:30: Evening prayer and reflection on the day's experiences.
21:30: Return to the hotel for rest.
Day 05 :
Pilgrimage to Local Sites
- 07:30 - 08:30: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 - 11:00: Pilgrimage to the Chapel of St. Bernadette.
- 11:00 - 12:30: Visit to the Saint Joseph's Oratory.
- 12:30 - 13:30: Lunch at a local cafΓ©.
- 14:00 - 15:30: Reflection and Sharing Session on the significance of St. Bernadette.
- 16:00 - 17:30: Free time for personal exploration (shopping, local sights).
- 18:00 - 19:00: Dinner at the hotel.
- 19:30 - 20:30: Evening workshop: βUnderstanding the Virgin Mary in Different Cultures.β
- 21:00: Return to the hotel for rest.
Day 06 :
Day of Reflection and Preparation
- 07:30 - 08:30: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 - 11:00: Silent Retreat at the Grotto of Massabielle.
- 11:00 - 12:30: Group Reflection and Sharing of Insights.
- 12:30 - 13:30: Lunch at a local restaurant.
- 14:00 - 15:30: Preparation for Closing Mass (discussion on the liturgy and its meaning).
- 16:00 - 18:00: Final Pilgrimage through the Sanctuary.
- 18:30 - 19:30: Dinner at a local restaurant.
- 20:00 - 21:30: Rehearsal for the Closing Mass and reflections on the journey.
- 21:30: Return to the hotel for rest.
Day 07 :
Closing Mass and Departure
- 07:30 - 08:30: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 - 10:00: Closing Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
- 10:00 - 11:30: Reflection and Sharing Session on the overall experience of the tour.
- 11:30 - 12:30: Free time for last-minute prayers and visits.
- 12:30 - 13:30: Lunch at a local cafΓ©.
- 14:00 - 15:30: Check-out from the hotel; transfer to the departure point.
- 15:30 - 17:30: Departure from Lourdes back to the boarding school (bus/train).
- 17:30: Arrival at the boarding school; end of the tour.