McCabe Pilgrimages Traveller Reviews

Saw an amazing range of sights - from fanstastic landscapes of Cappadocia through the Taurus Mountains to the south coast; visited archaeological sites which were almost overpowering in their completeness and the 'pictures' they gave to illustrate Biblical text; the trip made the Bible come alive - jump off the pages and enhanced my understanding of the early days of the growth of the Christian faith enjoyed good company of fellow pilgrims (most of whom knew from previous such trips) and the leadership of Stephen Thornton. The opportunity to have a hot-air balloon ride was a wonderful bonus!

Do appreciate the efficiency of the administration of the whole booking system - no problems whatsoever.

Please refer to my attached report to McCabes

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An enthusiastic and knowledgable guide, pleasant company, our lovely leader all helped to make our exploration of St. Paul's journeys in Greece something really special. Highlights were little services and readings at different venues, the welcome at the convent in Larissa, seeing the Meteora monasteries for first time, the stunning museum in Athens, paddling at Corinth, eating our meals on the rooftop of our hotel in Kavala ....

The tour put together by McCabe Travels was very good because of the quality of the guide, places he chose for us to stop and the pleasant company of fellow travellers. It was not all perfect as the Holiday Inn was not as good as the others in that it looked tired and not everything worked.

The holiday took us by coach with an excellent guide from Thessaloniki in the north of Greece down to Athens in the south Via the Meteora monasteries in central Greece. We were travelling in the footsteps of St Paul and so stopped at some fascinating historical sites where he had converted the inhabitants to Christianity with varying success! We covered about 800 miles across fertile valleys and up arid mountains with the most amazing views.

Very well organised, helpful over the phone and they provided all the information we needed in advance of the holiday.

Too many people in Rome and siting of hotel not good - too far out of city. Assisi too busy - we should not have gone on the day commemorating the death of St Francis - too many people. Ravenna excellent.

Insufficient local knowledge. Timings of visits should have been different as we very often visited churches when a service was either taking place or about to begin. We should not have visited the Vatican museum etc on the afternoon of the day the Pope holds an audience - we should have gone early on another morning when there would probably have been less people.

It was a pilgrimage in the footsteps of St Paul, so our group moved around to four cities and four different hotels, it was a little hectic. This was however, over a period of eight days and there was a little free time too. The sights were interesting and our guide was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. The hotels were excellent. In fact the whole experience was a joy!

I appreciated being able to join the group in Greece and McCabe were most helpful in this. Having travelled with McCabe four times now, I have always found them to be excellent pilgrimages, well organised, with good quality hotels, guides and coach drivers. I shall certainly travel with them again.

It was a pilgrimage called "In the Steps of St Paul", so it included archaeological and historical sites, both Christain and pagan, as well as beautiful scenery and hospitable cities.

We've been on several holidays with McCabe Pilgrimages, and the arrangements are always excellent - travel, hotels and tour guides.

Very enjoyable

Very friendly. Cared for me very well at Heathrow

This was a "Special interest holiday" visiting sides relating to the life of Jesus.

Tour Operator - McCabe Travel. All information relating to the holiday was sent out in good time. It was most helpful. The whole trip was well planned, we were led by an excellent guide who gave us lots of information and answered all our questions. He used a microphone system which meant he could talk quietly and we could all hear. He could speak fluently to police and soldiers and so could lead us safely avoiding any signs of trouble. The holiday was a memorable experience.

Organised 10 day Pilgrimage in The Holy Land based at Tiberias then Jerusalem. Daily escorted sight-seeing trips. Wonderful experience .

McCabe Pilgrimages. Everything taken care of by tour operators . Simply had to turn up and enjoy !