McCabe Pilgrimages Traveller Reviews

Turkey was very interesting. We made new friends. The weather was kind and we remained dry in Istanbul. We had an excellent time here with visits to Topkali Palace, Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, to name but a few. We then flew to Izmir, which began our tour of the 7 churches and many other places besides. We could have done with longer in the markets, which we always enjoy, as there was so much to see....and possibly buy. There was always plenty of good food everywhere we went. We now have dozens of photos and a film to sort from a memorable holiday!!

McCabe was very efficient in the organization of keeping our group together, getting us through luggage check-in and onto the plane at Heathrow and beyond. We were met by our guide who was superb, and stayed with us throughout, going the extra mile. She was very knowledgeable The coach driver was brilliant too and was always ready with the wheelchair for one of our group when required.

A truly excellent holiday in every way. Very well organised and planned. The local guide had invaluable knowledge and looked after us very well. The whole trip was well planned and ensured we experienced as much as possible in the ten days. We always felt safe. The hotels were very good and the food superb. The hotel in Tiberias was excellent and we would have liked more time there to enjoy the location right by Lake Galilee. The whole region of Galilee is really beautiful.

Well planned and very good hotels used, especially the Ron Beach Hotel in Tiberias. Guided us well through the airports as a group. Excellent value for money. Lots of useful information provided before the trip.

Very educational, exhausting, interesting etc

Very good

Please refer to the comments I have submitted to McCabes. I Will lose the Will to live if you are seriously expecting me to write it all again. As a professional body I am expecting you, in law, to oversee the compensation due - PLEASE do the right thing and don't let things get lost in the small print! Remember...LIVES ARE AT STAKE!

See above comments - it's up to you not to let McCabes off the hook: they must be made to face up to there responsibilities.

We stayed in Istanbul for 3 nights and saw the Topkapi Palace,the Hagia Sophia, remains of churches and the Blue Mosque. It included a trip on the Bosphorus and a visit to the underground cisterns and the bazaars. We then flew to Izmir (Smyrna) and saw Pergamum, Thyatira,Sardis, Philadelphia also Pamukkale pools.We travelled to Laodicea and Aphrodisias, Priene, Didyma and Miletus. The last 4 days were in Ephesus, we saw the magnificent library and the site. We shopped for ceramics, carpets,leather and Turkish Delight.

Very helpful and attentive - one of the members of Staff actually met up with us in Ephesus on his holiday. Always trying to help and please. Would definitely travel with McCabes again.

A very rewarding, fulfilling and peaceful experience, beyond my expectations. A sereal encounter.

Very professional, no bad experiences, it was all good.

THIS WAS OUR SECOND VISIT TO ISRAEL. THE ITINERARY WAS MORE MEANINGFUL TO US THIS TIME, AND WE HAVE COME BACK WITH SOME EXPERIENCES WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

EVERYTHING WAS WELL ORGANISED, AND THIS TOOK OUT A LOT OF THE HASSLE OF TRYING TO DO THINGS ON A D I Y BASIS

The Holy Land is such an amazing place, to trace the places of Jesus during His life time was wonderful.

Abolutely wonderful

A spiritual journey.of the Holy Land including exploring historical bibilcal sites with good value hotels,great guide and itinerary.

A specialized tour operator who understands what is required and delivers it in a professional, well researched abd friendly manner.

Pilgrimage to Israel, 6 days in Jerusalem, 3 days in Tiberias and then 3 days relaxation in same hotel. Visited all key Christian sites in Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Masada and then all sites around Galilee. Excellent organisation, hotels and food. The guide and bus driver were outstanding, the guide's knowledge and understanding of the places,history, culture and customs was amazing. We are experienced travellers, often travelling independently however, this was for us a trip of a lifetime which we could not have done in this way.We would have no hesitation in using McCabe again.

We were impressed by their organisation from the moment of booking. Correspondence was quick, efficient and very informative.Excellent travel arrangements and advice e.g. currency etc.Given the sensitive political nature of the areas we visited we were confident that we were well looked after by McCabe representatives;we never felt unsafe at any time.