holy year 2025 – pilgrimage to italy & france
holy year 2025 – pilgrimage to italy & france
$6,195
CAD
$6,195 CAD | 14 days
Tab 1
Day
Location
Details
September 28
Departure from Canada
Late afternoon departure from Toronto to Rome via Paris
September 29
Rome
Evening arrival in Rome. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel, dinner and overnight.
September 30
Rome
In the morning, visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and St. John Lateran. Afternoon walking tour of Rome. We visit Trevi Fountain, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps and Pantheon. On to Basilicas of St. Paul outside the Walls. Dinner and overnight in Rome
October 1
Rome
If possible, audience with the Holy Father. Afternoon, visit the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
October 2
Rome to Paris
Morning, transfer to Rome airport for your flight to Paris. Arrive Paris airport, transfer to your hotel in Paris for dinner and overnight.
October 3
Paris
Full day in Paris. Our city tour will take us to views of the Eiffel Tower, Place de La Concorde and Champs-Élysées. We visit Notre Dame Cathedral and Miraculous Medal chapel where we celebrate Mass. Some free time for leisure. Overnight
October 4
Chartres - Lisieux
After morning Mass, we depart to Lisieux. En route we visit the city of Chartres with its magnificent Gothic cathedral. Continue to Lisieux, city of St. Thérèse, "The Little Flower.
October 5
Lisieux - Mont Saint Michel
Morning, we visit the Basilica dedicated to St. Thérèse and celebrate Mass. In the afternoon, depart to Mont Saint Michel. En route we visit Normandy beaches and American cemetery commemorating Allies landing on the D-Day.
October 6
Mont Saint Michel - Tours
In the morning, we tour the ancient strategic fortifications of this island-town, the monastery and medieval buildings. Afternoon, depart to Tours. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight in Tours
October 7
Loire Valley
This morning, we travel to the Chateau Country along Loire River. We view the Château de Chenonceau, one of the best-known châteaux of the Loire valley. Continue to Amboise for a tour of the royal Château, a favoured royal residence of French kings. Continue to Magny Cours & transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
October 8
Nevers - Rocamadour
Morning, depart to Nevers. Upon arrival in Nevers, we visit the chapel at St. Gildard church where St. Bernadette died in 1879 and was buried. We will have a chance to see and venerate her incorruptible body placed in a crystal coffin. Mass in the chapel. In the afternoon, depart for Rocamadour. En route we stopped at the Notre-Dame d'Orcival basilica, a masterpiece of Romanesque art and one of the most beautiful churches in the Auvergne. Arrive Rocamadour, transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
October 9
Rocamadour - Lourdes
Morning in Rocamadour, a small clifftop village, known for the Cité Réligieuse - complex of religious buildings, We visit the Chapelle Notre-Dame, with its Black Madonna statue, and the Romanesque-Gothic Basilica of St-Sauveur. Afternoon, we leave for Lourdes. En route we visit the Eglise des Jacobins in Toulouse where St. Thomas Aquinas is buried. Arrive Lourdes, Transfer to our hotel, dinner, procession with candles and overnight.
October 10
Lourdes
Full day in Lourdes. Time to visit the Grotto and the Basilicas. We will pray the Mass and the Way of The Cross. Time for individual prayer and bath, dinner and overnight
October 11
Return to Canada
After breakfast we are transferred to the airport for a flight to Toronto.
All passengers must review the Full Terms of Service at https://www.ihtours.com/terms-of-service/. These full terms of service will govern all matters not specifically mentioned below.
COST $6,195.00
INCLUDES:
Please book online or call us. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
PAYMENT:
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK4012' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by credit card or personal cheque payable to: International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
COST $6,195.00
INCLUDES:
- air transportation from Toronto (unless specified otherwise), incl all taxes and surcharges
- hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy – single supplement $990.00
- 2 meals daily (breakfast and dinner)
- all sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide
- tips to bus driver and guides
Please book online or call us. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.
PAYMENT:
Please send e-transfers to: accounting@ihtours.com
Please put the code 'DK4012' in the notes for us to match the payment.
You may also pay by credit card or personal cheque payable to: International Heritage Tours
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
Balance due is payable 60 pays prior to departure
For late bookings (within 60 days) full payment is due immediately.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TOUR:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
- All Inclusive, Non-medical and Ultimate All Inclusive
Contact us for rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours,
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868, 905-886-0232
Henry ext. 367 or 647-272-2811 henry@ihtours.com
Liliana ext. 324 liliana@ihtours.com
Alex ext. 317 alex@ihtours.com
- meals not specified
- insurance, documentation
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
- 60 days before departure or earlier - $300.00 per person
- between 60 and 45 days before departure – 50% of the total cost
- 45 days or less – 100% of the total cost
TRAVEL INSURANCE PLANS OFFERED BY IHT:
- All Inclusive, Non-medical and Ultimate All Inclusive
Contact us for rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
International Heritage Tours,
7117 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Thornhill, ON, L4J 2J6
Tel: 1-877-999-8868, 905-886-0232
Henry ext. 367 or 647-272-2811 henry@ihtours.com
Liliana ext. 324 liliana@ihtours.com
Alex ext. 317 alex@ihtours.com
**THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY IN THE ORDER YOU VISIT**