Lourdes

62th International Military Pilgrimage

Journey with us to the French Pyrenees Mountains, to the town of Lourdes, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world. An official international military pilgrimage has been held annually since 1958 and was recently attended by 12,000 pilgrims from 44 countries including a delegation of 350 American pilgrims.

Day 1 Depart in the evening with an overnight bus travel and an early afternoon arrival in Lourdes the next day.

Day 2 After check-in, a typical French lunch snack is prepared by the Hotel (included) before we start with a brief orientation and enjoy the opening Mass for American Pilgrims in the Rosary Basilica.

Day 3 After breakfast (included), we attend the English-language Mass and join in the Stations of the Cross and a Reconciliation Service. After a late lunch (included), the music festival of the military bands begins, followed by a ceremony at the War Memorial. Our evening begins with dinner at the hotel (included) and is followed by the Marian Procession.

Day 4 Our final day in Lourdes starts with breakfast (included) followed by attending the International Mass in the Basilica of Pius X before returning to the hotel for lunch (included). After check out we say farewell at the closing ceremony and board our bus for the return trip to Ramstein. Pilgrimage pins for unlimited access to all Military Pilgrimage events will be provided at the start of the trip. Full event program will be provided closer to the departure date.

"Pacem meam do vobis" or “My peace I give you”

Booking Details

Prices

€499 per adult or youth sharing double/twin room
€559 per adult in single room
€ Prices on request for childen ages 6-11
Children under 6 years not currently permitted.

Departures Dates

If no dates are listed this indicates this tour will not be offered in the near future, please feel free to contact RTT for suggestions on similar tours, information on when this trip may be available again, or plan this trip for your private group.

12 - 16 May

Cancelled

Pick Up Time & Place

Departs 1930
Returns 0500 (Monday)
Main Chapel Parking Lot, Ramstein AFB.
For overnight tours, please park at the designated long-term parking area (nearest the roundabout), your tour guide will provide you with a parking pass to place on your dashboard.

Included

Round Trip Deluxe Coach
2 Overnights Hotel Accomodation
2 Breakfasts (at hotel)
3 Lunches (at hotel)
2 Dinner (at hotel)
Opening Mass for American Pilgrims
Stations of the Cross Reconciliation Service
International Mass at Basilica of Pius X
Marian Procession
Pilgrimage Pin
RTT Tour Guide

Not Included

Meals, beverages, entrance fees not specifically mentioned as “included" and items of a personal nature.

Cancellation Policy

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Required Documents

All participants must be in possession of a valid US tourist passport during the tour.

Child Safety

German law requires ALL child passengers, regardless of size or age, to have a seat on a bus and use an approved safety seat provided by the customer.

Additional Info

This tour involves moderate uphill walking.

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