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Lourdes Sanctuary Private Tour: Day Trip & Hotel Pickup from San Sebastian
5.0
13 Ratings
Lourdes
Immerse yourself in an unparalleled experience at one of the world’s principal spiritual locales on a day tour from San Sebastian. Submerge into the enigmatic and divine ambiance of Lourdes - a quaint marketplace nestled in the slopes of the Pyrenees.
Immerse yourself in an unparalleled experience at one of the world’s principal spiritual locales on a day tour from San Sebastian. Submerge into the enigmatic and divine ambiance of Lourdes - a quaint marketplace nestled in the slopes of the Pyrenees.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lourdes - We will pick you up early in the morning and begin a 2-hour drive to Lourdes. Don’t worry the time will fly! During the journey your guide will give you an introduction of the history of the region and local traditions. We will also find time for a coffee & croissant break.\n\nLourdes is a lovely medieval town that has become a second…
- Lourdes - We will pick you up early in the morning and begin a 2-hour drive to Lourdes. Don’t worry the time will fly! During the journey your guide will give you an introduction of the history of the region and local traditions. We will also find time for a coffee & croissant break.\n\nLourdes is a lovely medieval town that has become a second most significant Catholic pilgrimage site in the world after the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous at various times in summer 1858. Since then, every year the sanctuaries of Lourdes located on the banks of the Gave de Pau river attract millions of visitors.\n\nOn arrival, the guide will explain you the most important sites in Lourdes including: The Crypt, decorated with magnificent stained glass windows Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, designed Romano-Byzantine style Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and underground Basilica of St Pius X.\n\n- Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes - You’ll immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of the Religious Town and visit the Massabielle Grotto where Bernadette experienced all the 18 apparitions. There is a possibility to try water from the springs or collect it in containers. Those who would like to learn about the live of Bernadette can visit her house that is also a museum. \n\nDuring the 5-hour stay in Lourdes we will find time to discover the key sights, find time for a prayer and a mass. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is open all year round but the ceremonies timetable varies according to the time of year so please ask us for details.\n\nWe are happy to adapt this experience to your needs whether you’re looking for a time on your own & a prayer or a guided tour.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Private experienced guide and driver
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Private experienced guide and driver
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
- Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
Location
Lourdes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(13 Ratings)
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T2632esjaimec
Sep 24, 2024
Lourdes Sanctuary and San Sebastián - The trip to Lourdes Sanctuary was a moving experience. Our guide and driver Marcelo was excellent, articulate and a pleasure to meet. He drove very well and was most informative about the history of Pais Vasco. He knowledge about Lourdes was equally impressive. Should we avail of your tours in the near future, we would insist on Marcelo.
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Maureen
Sep 6, 2024
Time and money we'll spent. A fantastic tour to take. - Martin was our guide for a truly memorable experience. He was on time. The van we went in was very comfortable and spacious. Martin was an excellent driver. Martin told us so much about the Basques, the region, customs, history, etc. It made our travel time go faster. He was knowledgeable about the history of Lourdes and was respectful of the time we wanted to spend praying in the different cathedrals. The restaurant he chose for lunch was good and it was nice to have an opportunity to visit with him while eating.
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Esther_v
Jul 19, 2024
Amazing Experience! - This trip was exclusively to visit Our Lady of Lourdes on our 38th wedding anniversary. Dani (Daniel) was our tour guide and he was exceptional! He arrived to our hotel on time, was courteous, friendly, very knowledgeable. Our Lady Of Lourdes was amazing and the Grotto was beautiful. This experience is life changing and having a great tour guide made it the best it could be. Thank you and highly recommend this tour with Dani.
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Dino1954
Jun 8, 2024
Pilgrimage - Place for those who believe, it is not a tourist tour. We were, by chance, in the same period as the International Military Pilgrimage for which it was full of musical bands and boys in uniform.
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562myrnaf
Sep 11, 2023
Excellent Service Provided - The excursion was phenomenal, but above all the red carpet service that our guide Telmo gave us. First-class service, treatment that surpasses courtesy, kindness, desire and longing for everything to be perfect. His professionalism has no explanation. Telmo is definitely a cause and reason to travel again with Ikusnahi Tours. What a way to treat travelers and what a way to make us feel at home. Telmo, I congratulate you for your excellent work and I would really like to say much more but there are still too many words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, because both my wife and I had the time of our lives. Good luck and we hope to meet again as it would be a delight.
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Liliana_d
Sep 11, 2023
Took about two hours to get to Lourdes, but for us we was worth the trip. - This was a great tour, our guide was on time to pick us up at the hotel. He was knowledgeable about the history of Lourdes. He took the time to take numerous pictures for us.
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Mariagina_d
Aug 11, 2023
Remarkable trip to our lady of Lourdes - Highly recommended especially when traveling with family and partners
Mark the tour guide is very knowledgeable and accommodating he always check our comfort
Shows us where to go for WC souvenir shops and where to eat
I have a fun and memorable time with this tour
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Sharon_k
Aug 4, 2023
As the title of the excursion states it was a private spiritual experience - Our guide Markel was so knowledgeable about Lourdes that the most memorable part of the excursion was walking the campus listening to him about the history of this blessed place
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Michael_c
Jul 3, 2023
Great trip to Lourdes - We had a great time with Mikel, polite and enjoyed the conversation. He is a local and very generous with his knowledge of the area. We had a great experience and would highly recommend.
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