✈ Departures traveling from USA and other far away destinations
Depart for Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport and arriving the next day.

✈ Upon arrival you will make your own way to the Pullman Toulouse Airport Hotel, where you will check in and stay the night, giving you the opportunity to rest, relax and acclimatise to Southern France.

Pullman Toulouse Airport Hotel is a modern 4-star airport hotel with all of the comforts of a modern hotel. The perfect place to adjust to the new time zone with a lovely restaurant, spa facilities and a pool.

It is a free evening for you to enjoy, have dinner at the hotel, or make your way into Toulouse for a night on the town.

Dinner is not included.

Overnight in Pullman Toulouse Airport Hotel

Your tour leaders, Cameron & Glenn Broughton, will meet you at the Pullman Toulouse Airport Hotel by 1:00pm (you should have had lunch prior to departing the hotel) and drive you to our beautiful medieval chateau hotel in Couiza. We will have the afternoon to rest or relax by the pool before we gather for our welcome dinner.

Chateau Des Ducs de Joyeuse, Couiza France, a 16^th century castle in the heart of the Cathar Country, in Occitania (a region of Southern France), near Carcassonne beside the River Aude. Its elegance remains, and the staff are superb. They have an outdoor swimming pool.

Overnight in Chateau Des Ducs de Joyeuse, Couiza France (D)

Morning Orientation
After lunch in a beautiful restaurant on the edge of the River Aude, this afternoon we drive through the beautiful Aude Valley towards the old market town of Limoux, known for producing the predecessor of champagne.

Just over the hill on the far side of town is a mysterious, large basilica called the Notre Dame de Marceille. As our journey commences, we will join in ceremony, connecting to the Spirit of Place, the Ancestors and the Magdalene Energy, asking for a blessing both individually and collectively for our Pilgrimage.

Here we learn of local legends hidden in its gorgeous artwork. Among the statues are a very beautiful and unique Mary Magdalene and a Black Madonna. Historians believe the basilica stands on the location of an old Roman temple dedicated to Mars, but the presence of two wells may indicate that it was actually dedicated to the Mother Goddess, like the very popular Roman goddess Diana or even Isis, the Egyptian goddess who became popular throughout the Roman empire in the 1st century AD. The basilica has many tales to tell…

Dinner at the chateau

Overnight in Chateau Des Ducs de Joyeuse, Couiza France (BLD)

Today we are exploring the mysteries of Rennes-le-Chateau. This tiny little hilltop village hides many secrets, including those of the Knights Templar and some not yet discovered. We will hear the history, the legends and the fiction, so that we are able to comprehend the elements that inspired authors (Holy Blood & Holy Grail) and film makers (‘The Da Vinci Code’).

We will visit the museum, the church dedicated to Mary Magdalene that is at the heart of the Rennes-le-Chateau mystery, the Magdala Tower, and see panoramic views of the region. Taking time to meditate in Mary Magdeline’s church, we reach for deeper understanding of the mysteries that surround Rennes-le-Chateau. Our visit will conclude with a sound healing meditation from renowned pianist and healer, David Bailey.

Dinner at the chateau
Evening presentation on the Gnostic Christian ‘Bon Hommes and Bonne Dames’ – the Cathars, by historian and author Anke Nolen.

Overnight in Chateau Des Ducs de Joyeuse, Couiza France (BLD)

From the top of the world to the Mary beneath the Earth! This day will take your breath away! We will be joined on the pilgrimage this morning by Aleithia Anaiya Sophia, a local mystic, channel and author. For those willing and able to make the hike to the top of the Cathar castle of Montségur, you will be rewarded with panoramic views, and for those who choose not to make the hike, you will instead discover the charms of the village that was created after the famous siege of 1244.

This is a story of political and religious conflict in the 13th century. Stories of heroes and of betrayal, the outcome of which is still affecting us today, all set against the backdrop of beautiful mountain ranges and volcano peaks. Which archetypes are playing out in your life and in our world? We send out healing prayers for all those who suffer and are in conflict, that resolution and peace might be woven into the fabric of a new reality.

Lunch and afternoon workshop with Kryon at Aleithia’s retreat centre.

Dinner at the chateau

Overnight in Chateau Des Ducs de Joyeuse, Couiza France (BLD)

This morning, we will discover the deep mysticism of the ancient order of the early Benedictines when we visit the Abbey of St Michel de Cuxa, at the foot of the Holy Canigou Mountain in the Pyrénées.

We will be able to visit a very special crypt, where an ancient Notre Dame de Sous Terra (Our Lady Beneath the Earth) sits. There are several items in this church that are rare and a must see for those on The Path. It was considered to be a place of pilgrimage.

Following lunch in the fortified town of Villefranche de Conflent, we will go to Galamus and visit a tiny hermit’s cave that has a wonderful surprise hidden inside. Not only is this an incredibly beautiful place, hanging on the edge of a cliff halfway up a gorge, its cave chapel also holds important messages if you have eyes to see them. This place is connected to the Franciscan monks who rebelled against the Roman Catholic Church’s persecution of the Cathars. In the 14th century, they were the last to hide scrolls that had been branded as heresy, but contained original texts and perhaps even the unedited original gospel of John and the original Lord’s Prayer. In honour of these brave Franciscan monks, Elan will read the Abwoon (original Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic) in the medieval Franciscan version, the oldest version known. In this special place of the Hermit and Monks, we will take time to meditate, connecting with their unwavering faith and bravery.

Dinner at the chateau

Overnight in Chateau Des Ducs de Joyeuse, Couiza France (BLD)

This morning, we depart our Chateau in Couiza and make an early morning pilgrimage to an ancient outdoor Celtic Temple, a truly holy place. We’ll hike to the Isis Chair, an old carved seat near a holy well, where Celtic priestesses or the wise women of the woods meditated. These women were asked for advice on many occasions, even by kings. The ancient trail we walk is unchanged except for the natural erosion.

“As we walk on this holy ground, it will allow us to integrate all the lessons we’ve learned in this region, empowered by the Earth energy currents beneath our feet. Balancing and cleansing our systems, we breathe in the land to be forever part of our bodies and minds, while we leave our footsteps behind in what the Jews, early Christians and Knights Templar called the “New Holy Land”. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with our life questions as we ask the spirits of the Celtic Priestesses for clarity”.

After our Celtic Ceremony, we celebrate with a lunch in the village square of Espéraza, before directly to our hotel in Aix-en-Provence for three nights, following in the footsteps of Mary Magdelene.

Grand Hôtel Roi René, Aix en Provence is ideally located at the heart of Cézanne’s home town, near to the Cours Mirabeau. Built in the early 1900’s it has been extensively renovated and provides inviting, contemporary rooms, elegant restaurant serving typical southern French cuisine… The patio at the Grand Hôtel Roi René is full of flowers and provides an oasis of calm in this city of 100 fountains, whether you sit on the terrace or by the pool.

Dinner at the hotel (included in tour price)

Overnight in Grand Hôtel Roi René, Aix en Provence (BLD)

We’ll have a relaxed morning at our hotel and depart after lunch. You’ll have the opportunity to use the hotel facilities, explore the beautiful town of Aix-en-Provence and have lunch before we depart for our pilgrimage that takes us to the Sanctuary of Sainte-Baume. This is the cave where it is believed Mary Magdalene spent her last years. Our pilgrimage will commence with a hike uphill to the site of the Mary Magdalene’s cave, where our local guide will share her knowledge and allow us time to make our personal spiritual connection to Mary Magdalene.

Free choice lunch
Free choice dinner not included in tour price

Overnight in Grand Hôtel Roi René, Aix en Provence (B)

Today we spend in the town of Saint Maximin. This morning you are free to explore this beautiful small town and find somewhere to have lunch.

In the afternoon, we will be joined by our local guide for a visit to Mary Magdalen’s Basilica, learning about the tradition that holds the belief of Mary Magdalene’s presence in this land and viewing her reputed skull in a crypt in the basilica.

Tradition states that Mary, her brother Lazarus and Maximinus escaped from the Holy Land and landed at Saintes-Mairies-de-la-Mer in the Camargue region of Southern France. From there she went to Marseille, where she lived and taught local people and finally retired to the cave in Sainte-Baume.

Prior to the Basilica being built in 1295, it was a church dedicated to St Maximin. The mystery deepens, as in 1279 in Saint Maximin’s crypt a sarcophagus was discovered, which was believed to be the tomb of Mary Magdalene.

Free choice lunch
Farewell dinner at the hotel (included in tour price)

Overnight in Grand Hôtel Roi René, Aix en Provence (BD)

✈ This morning – after breakfast at the hotel – you will depart to Marseille Provence Airport, for flight home or further destination… Bon Voyage!

“Life-changing event…

I can sum up the tour in one word: LEGENDARY!”
Tess B.

“My heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Elan, and the guides for your time and expertise on this journey. You each brought a unique component to this adventure that created a “becoming whole” experience. I will never forget the meditations and places, where multiple healings occurred and I had my epiphany.”
Deb C.

“Dear Elan, For me, the Tour was a deeply moving and very wonderful trip. I felt so connected to the Earth and the sacred sites we visited.

The weather was perfect, the agenda was extremely well planned, the group was wonderful, our accommodations were outstanding and the food was fantastic.

It was easy to drop into a very deep feeling of peace and connection to the land and the people when we were so extremely well cared for. It turned out even better than I could have ever imagined.

Thank you so much for your great expertise in putting trips together, and for your calm disposition in meeting the unexpected challenges that such a trip can present.

With profound gratitude”
Connie S.

“This was my second tour with Shaloha Productions, and the memories and experiences are still vivid as I write this several months later. The locations on the tour were fascinating and beautiful, and the local guides were very knowledgeable. Elan is detailed and very organized, which keeps everything moving along on the tour. I would definitely recommend Shaloha Productions tours to others.”
Christine S.

“Dear Elan, Thanks so much for a wonderful week. Tina and I have been to many events and conferences your company organized. This was our first tour/excursion, and it greatly exceeded our expectations. The beauty of the land has to be seen to be fully appreciated. We so appreciate all we learned so much from the guides who live there and led our daily tours. But the outdoor meditations with the beautiful backdrops were a new and profound experience. Topping all of this off was the joy of spending the week with our tour group. With each day and experience, the love of family grew and became more powerful. We will never forget this!”
Steve K.

“I have a new email address and want to make sure I don’t lose contact with you, as I don’t want to miss out on any of your fabulous tours. Your tours are my FAVORITE!!! You are a wonderful tour organizer, taking such good care of ALL of us and making the tours soooooo special. I will never forget the special, wonderful time we had on the tour. Thanks so much. We were all blessed to have you as the tour leader. Awesome job.”
Jackie T.

Don and I wish to express to you our deepest heartfelt gratitude for your superb leadership in organizing a magnificent spiritual pilgrimage. Thank you for your care, kindness and attentiveness to all our needs. We truly had a life-changing experience on your beautiful tour. We are so blessed to have gotten to go with you on this beautiful and profound journey.

Blessings and Love,”
Anna and Don S.

“Dear Elan,

It was great to finally meet with you in person during this trip – thanks very much for all your hard work and excellent management skills that ensured the tour ran smoothly.
Jieyu C.

I came back home last Sunday; my spirit is still soaring in the air. It doesn’t get any better than this!

I want to thank each and every one of you for being on The Pilgrimage! Each of you made it an Exceptional Pilgrimage!! Thank you!!!

Sending you Love,”
Eileen H.

“Dear Elan,

We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the hotels and the meals provided. We enjoyed them all.

The amount of time traveling versus the amount of time seeing was a very good mix. On some tours you seem to spend more time on the bus than seeing things – not so in this case.

What really added to the tour – the X-factor – was the quality of the guides: they were truly excellent.

Overall it was a most enjoyable experience and, as one would expect from Shaloha Productions, wonderfully organized.”
Michael & Marie S.

“Dear Elan,

I am thankful for all of the care you took to provide a safe and nourishing journey for us. It was a luxury to be able to focus on the content of the pilgrimage and work on my inner temple. I feel equipped to participate in the evolution of our global consciousness, and will have fun doing it!

Love Always,”
Melissa Z.

“My heart is full of gratitude and appreciation for being able to travel with Elan and all of the group to some of the most amazing places that I have ever been. It was so well-organized, and made so very interesting by the wonderful tour guides. I will never forget the things that I saw and learned.

Blessings and love to all of you,”
Linda F.

“Dearest Elan,

Thank you for your care and presence to so many details on the trip. You put together an amazing journey that gave us a deep experience. Now I am quietly integrating, as I know it will be reverberating through my soul for a long time. I am back at home now, but still feeling my feet on the sacred sites and places we have been, with these awakened memories now holding me in the eternal spring.”
Katherine C.

“Dear Elan,

What I especially like about the tours with Kryon is the benevolent feeling in the relationships with all the participants, the caring and love that flows between us, the smiles and encouragement, the appreciation of all that is, and the non-judgment. It is all about seeing the bigger picture – the Divine presence in everyone and everything.

Love, Peace and Joy to all,”
Erika W.

“It was so lovely to meet so many awesome people. Thanks to all of you for our connection. I learned so much about myself on that amazing tour!”
Linda F.

“I am deeply grateful that I could do this trip. Love to all the beautiful people who attended. It’s a gift to be with so many like-minded people.”
Margo F.

“I am so grateful to everyone for my life-changing tour. Love you all, and hope you are blooming bigger than ever!”
Michelle B.

“This was my third trip that Shaloha Productions planned and organized. First, let me say thank you so much for such an incredibly beautiful and sacred experience. All 3½ weeks were life-changing in ways that continue to unfold as I return home. This trip was very well organized and thought out. The accommodations were always lovely and close to the events and sites. The time we had to walk about in the different locations was meaningful, and helped me to acquaint myself with the area and the group I met on this trip. The historic landmarks and sacred sites we visited were amazing.

The sense of family is always present with a Shaloha Production. Elan is personable, caring and involved and treated us with love, kindness and openness. He cares, and was present with our experiences and needs.

I’ve been on a number of “trips”, but each time I travel with Elan I return home feeling love and excitement for the next adventure he will offer and organize

Thank you again Elan. You are a gentle Soul and Guide in a time when we need more leaders and lights.”
Wendy A.

“Dear Elan,

I look back to our two-week Magical Journey with lots and lots of appreciation and thanks for the wonderful time you let us have, for a perfect organization, for your relaxed handling and easily coping with our large and ever-growing group. l’m not really used to traveling in this way, and also not covering such distances by coach. However, I managed very well, and the best was that it was easy to make new and special friends. The Kryon family is just great for this!

You must have been guided when you took ‘Journeys with Soul’ for your partner. Cameron and Glenn did a miraculous job and I’ll remember them both gratefully for their kind and joyful personalities!

But one compliment, dear Elan, is entirely for you. I was so happy to see how lovingly you took care of Lee by simply being there where he needed you to be, to be able to do his great work. Lee Carroll and Kryon are VERY dear to me too!

Shaloha, dear Elan, these two magical weeks will be just unforgettable for me!

Hopefully until soon again,”
Ursula S.