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McCabe Pilgrimages by revsally, 8 Dec 2014
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In the footsteps of Jesus today

This was a pilgrimage which took us to many of the Holy Sites in Israel and Palestine and also to the humanitarian work of churches and other organisations today. It was an enlightening, thought-provoking and, in many ways, a sad experience.

This was a pilgrimage which took us to many of the Holy Sites in Israel and Palestine and also to the humanitarian work of churches and other organisations today. It was an enlightening, thought-provoking and, in many ways, a sad experience.

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McCabe are an excellent provider of pilgrimages to the Holy Land.

McCabe Pilgrimages by Al S, 5 Dec 2014
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Simply superb in all aspects

Good pre trip booking and communication, good service from the airline, stunning hotels, excellent guide service, would definately return - this is my third trip!

Good pre trip booking and communication, good service from the airline, stunning hotels, excellent guide service, would definately return - this is my third trip!

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Excellent in all respects, helpful and informative

McCabe Pilgrimages by Mrs h a 14, 4 Dec 2014
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very well organised and comprehensive pilgrimage

Guide and driver were excellent. Hotels excellent, espetially Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberius

Guide and driver were excellent. Hotels excellent, espetially Ron Beach Hotel, Tiberius

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Communications and information excellent. Very friendly and helpful. Staff excellent

McCabe Pilgrimages by Imabeliever, 4 Dec 2014
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An amazing and mind-blowing experience.

Words cannot describe what a wonderful time I had. I had never been to Israel before and was filled with some trepidation as well as excitement. I needn't have been concerned as I thoroughly enjoyed and savoured every single moment of my time there. The wonderful memories of this amazing country with its colourful history and heritage, fantastic architecture and the incredible ability to bring the bible to life will stay with me forever. I ...

Words cannot describe what a wonderful time I had. I had never been to Israel before and was filled with some trepidation as well as excitement. I needn't have been concerned as I thoroughly enjoyed and savoured every single moment of my time there. The wonderful memories of this amazing country with its colourful history and heritage, fantastic architecture and the incredible ability to bring the bible to life will stay with me forever. I went through so many emotions during my time there, both physically and spiritually, of joy, peace, happiness, sadness, as well as love. I left this beautiful country with a heavy heart but a more in-depth love and devotion to my Lord and Saviour. Our tour guide, Dawoud, was amazing. He knows his bible back to front and inside out and the love and passion for his faith and his country are infectious, filling our group with amazing information and understanding that we never thought possible. This trip has wetted my appetite for more and I definitely intend to visit again.

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The tour operator was McCabe Pilgrimages. I cannot compare them to any other pilgrimage tour operator as I have never been on a pilgrimage holiday before but I don't need to look any further as McCabe met all my needs. Booking the trip was hassle free, the rep met us at Luton airport and gave clear, precise information and was very reassuring for someone like me who is not a seasoned traveller. I have no hesitation in recommending McCabe to anyone and I hope to use their services again at some stage.

McCabe Pilgrimages by Rev Liz , 4 Dec 2014
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Holyland Pilgrimage

This has been our best experience on a Holyland Tour - admittedly there were much fewer tourists and pilgrims around allowing much easier and enjoyable access to many of the biblical sites. It was astounding that we didn't have to queue at all in Bethlehem when we were there. McCabes and their local partners Albina Tours took excellent care of us. While the situation in Jerusalem was tense at the time we visited - we felt safe and secure at ...

This has been our best experience on a Holyland Tour - admittedly there were much fewer tourists and pilgrims around allowing much easier and enjoyable access to many of the biblical sites. It was astounding that we didn't have to queue at all in Bethlehem when we were there. McCabes and their local partners Albina Tours took excellent care of us. While the situation in Jerusalem was tense at the time we visited - we felt safe and secure at all times knowing that we would be redirected at any sign of trouble. Both hotels were in ideal locations, food was varied and delicious, rooms were well equipped and staff were helpful and attentive. Our coach driver was experienced and careful. Our guide gave superb historical and geographical information and most interestingly for us linked the bible context to each site in a most fascinating way. We came away feeling that we really had made a journey in the footsteps of Jesus. Our fellow travellers were great company and much enjoyable "craic" was had by all.

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I have traveled with McCabes on three occasions now and have found them to be highly experienced in organising Holyland Tours, extremely knowledgeable about the area and flexible enough to tailor aspects of each pilgrimage to suit the varied interests of different traveller groups. I believe that over the years they have developed a fine tradition of customer satisfaction and I am very appreciative of the way they keep on developing and improving their programmes - so that there is always something new and fresh that can be done on subsequent trips.

McCabe Pilgrimages by ooty, 4 Dec 2014
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Thoroughly enjoyable - felt cared for and safe throughout.

Wonderful tour of the Holy Land.

Wonderful tour of the Holy Land.

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Obviously experts in their field with great local contacts.

McCabe Pilgrimages by Jonny Libby, 4 Dec 2014
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Trip of a lifetime.

We had a 10 days pilgrimage in the Holy Land. This was a mix of visiting Holy sites as well as enjoying our time in 2 great hotels and getting to meet a lot of people living in Israel/Palestine.

We had a 10 days pilgrimage in the Holy Land. This was a mix of visiting Holy sites as well as enjoying our time in 2 great hotels and getting to meet a lot of people living in Israel/Palestine.

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We had a wonderful time in the Holy Land that was arranged by McCabe Pilgrimages. From the moment we expressed an interest in a pilgrimage we found McCabe's to be faultless in terms of their efficiency and detailed preparation. Every expectation we had was exceeded and we would definitely consider McCabe Pilgrimages as our tour operator of choice should we decide to have a similar holiday in the future.

McCabe Pilgrimages by Roving Robyn, 11 Nov 2014
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mind-blowing

I had a three-centre holiday to Israel with a group of friends. Israel engages you intellectually, spiritually and politically. It is a country with layer upon layer of archaeology, history, religion & modern political issues. Everyone should do this sometime in their lives & be for ever challenged.

I had a three-centre holiday to Israel with a group of friends. Israel engages you intellectually, spiritually and politically. It is a country with layer upon layer of archaeology, history, religion & modern political issues. Everyone should do this sometime in their lives & be for ever challenged.

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McCabe's have been a very good company to deal with. Their information was always timely & helpful at every stage from first booking onwards. I believe they were flexible in incorporating our group leader's request for additions to our itinerary. When changes of flight were necessary, they did not charge us for the extra day involved. I felt very confident in their judgement of whether or not the holiday would have been cancelled, or altered due to local unrest in Israel.

McCabe Pilgrimages by Ms J A 14, 8 Nov 2014
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Good holiday, marvellous guide, fantastic pilgrimage leader

A pilgrimage to Monte Cassino and seveeral towns in Tuscany

A pilgrimage to Monte Cassino and seveeral towns in Tuscany

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McCabes

McCabe Pilgrimages by benedicta35, 8 Nov 2014
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Pilgrimage to Assissi and Florence

Brilliant itinerary, especially Montecassino, Sienna and San Gimignano. Excellent organisation as always.

Brilliant itinerary, especially Montecassino, Sienna and San Gimignano. Excellent organisation as always.

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McCabe organises excellent pilgrimages.