1000 and a story from Lourdes to Gavarnie

10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience an exceptional day between spirituality, heritage and nature in the Hautes-Pyrénées!

Discover Lourdes and the Pyrenees, thanks to a double guided experience, combining culture, emotion and spectacular landscapes.

In the morning, follow our Speaker Guide for an immersion in the spiritual and historical heart of Lourdes. You will discover the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, its emblematic places
The tour continues to the fortified castle of Lourdes, and enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the city and its surrounding mountains.

In the afternoon, head for the peaks! Hop on board our coach for an excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gavarnie Circus. You will discover its waterfall of 422m, its forests and its altitude landscapes, in a setting conducive to contemplation.

Two complementary experiences...
Culture, nature, spirituality: everything is there for a day full of emotions and discoveries.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sanctuaire Notre Dame De Lourdes

    In the morning, follow our Speaker Guide for an immersion in the spiritual and historical heart of Lourdes. You will discover the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, its emblematic places – the Cave of the Apparitions, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the underground Basilica of Saint Pius X – while addressing the message of Bernadette and the birth of this high place of world pilgrimage.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Chateau Fort of Lourdes

    The tour continues to the fortified castle of Lourdes, imposing citadel perched on a rocky piton, where you will immerse yourself in the medieval history of the region and enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the city and its surrounding mountains.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    In the afternoon, head for the peaks! Hop on board our coach for an excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gavarnie Circus. This majestic natural site, classified as a Grand Site Occitanie, is one of the symbols of Pyreneanism: you will discover its 422m waterfall, its forests and its altitude landscapes, in a setting conducive to contemplation and discovery of the human-mountain relationship.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by ESCAPADE PYRENEENNE

Tags

Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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