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Basilica Of Our Lady Of Lourdes, Poondi From Trichy
4 h
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About this activity
You will be picked up from your hotel in Trichy and driven to the village of Poondi, an hour’s drive away.
The Basilica is a great piece of Gothic and French architectural styles and has a main tower that is 220 feet high. A row of statues of the 12 Apostles along with statues of St. Francis Xavier and Fr. C.J. Beschi stand above the portico of the Basilica.
Under the dome of the Basilica is the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the three original statues that were made in France after the apparition of Our Lady at Lourdes. The Basilica also contains a relic of the True Cross, believed to be the one on which Christ was crucified. The shrine was declared a Minor Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1999 and is a pilgrimage center for Catholics.
After your visit, enjoy an included lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.
After lunch you will be driven back to Trichy and dropped off at your hotel.
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The Basilica is a great piece of Gothic and French architectural styles and has a main tower that is 220 feet high. A row of statues of the 12 Apostles along with statues of St. Francis Xavier and Fr. C.J. Beschi stand above the portico of the Basilica.
Under the dome of the Basilica is the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the three original statues that were made in France after the apparition of Our Lady at Lourdes. The Basilica also contains a relic of the True Cross, believed to be the one on which Christ was crucified. The shrine was declared a Minor Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1999 and is a pilgrimage center for Catholics.
After your visit, enjoy an included lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.
After lunch you will be driven back to Trichy and dropped off at your hotel.
Included
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch (beverage excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Not included
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Guide
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for participants with back problems.
- Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
70%
Cultural
70%
Adrenaline
20%
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