“What a trip! Leading up to visiting Israel we were excited with anticipation, but boy did it exceed anything we had imagined. Our tour guide CJ was outstanding. He broke down the Jewish culture, past and modern history, biblical connections/application, and geography of Israel at every site. It was just so awesome with how many sites and artifacts we were shown and how seamlessly our trip was organized. Throughout the week we were taken well care of. We stayed in very nice hotels, ate great food, and enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned bus driven by our expert driver, Happy. Happy made sure we stayed hydrated and took extra special care of us in keeping us safe. CJ and Happy complemented each other wonderfully. With packed days of touring, we enjoyed restful evenings. We also felt safe and secure throughout our travels, allowing us to delve fully into what we were learning and what God was teaching us about Himself.
Besides enjoying CJ and Happys sense of humor, we quickly experienced camaraderie between the rest of our group, which made little things like traveling, eating, and taking pictures fun. Thank you all for loving on us; we thank God for you and this short time we were able to connect. And most importantly we thank God as we recognize all the lessons we learned along the way. He definitely used this trip to reveal new things to us as we learned more about the Bible, God, and ourselves.
Thank you and many Blessings,
Jeanne Jackson
9-Day England Catholic Pilgrimage
Travel to England and experience their culture, heritage, and land in a 9-day pilgrimage.
What’s Included
- Airfare from group departure city
- All Transfers
- Baggage Handling
- Breakfast & Dinner Daily
- Entrance Fees to all Sites
- Gratuities
- Itinerary as per Description
- Premium Accommodations
- Professional Tour Guides
- Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach
Schedule
Day 1 Depart USA
Day 2 Arrive in London
Upon your arrival in London, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the evening, you will attend a private Mass and will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Amesbury/Salisbury
Travel to Amesbury, the oldest occupied settlement in the UK. You will tour Stonehenge, one of the biggest wonders of the world and most known pre-historic monument in all of Europe. From there, you will drive to Salisbury. You will visit the Salisbury Cathedral, the Chapter House, and attend a private mass at St. Osmund. You will end your day at South Hampton.
Day 4 Glastonbury/Bath
In the morning, you will travel to Glastonbury. You will be led in a guided tour around the tour learning about its rich history. In the afternoon, you will travel to the city of Bath where you will be led in a sightseeing tour and attend Mass. You will visit the Downtown Abbey and the Lady Chapel.
Day 5 Bath/Stratford-upon-Avon
Enjoy a city tour around Bath, attend mass, and visit St. John the Evangelist's Church. From there, you will stop at Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace and home of a famous playwright and poet, William Shakespeare.
Day 6 Birmingham/London
Begin your day with a city tour at St. Philip's Cathedral in Birmingham. You will continue to the Oratory Church followed by a private Mass. On your travels back to London, you will visit the oldest Catholic church in England, St. Etheldreda's Church in Ely Place. You will attend Mass and return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 7 London
Start your exploration of London with a tour of Westminster Abbey and the Buckingham Palace. You will proceed to attend a private mass. Continuing the tour, you will visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Piccadilly Square, Regent Street, and Trafalgar Square.
Day 8 Cambridge/Walsingham
In Cambridge, you will visit King's College. In Walsingham, you will see the Roman Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. You will attend a private Mass and visit the Slipper Chapel.
Day 9 Return to the USA
Jeanne Jackson
This was my first time to Isreal, and it was such a fantastic trip due to our guide Adam and our driver Money Mike! Adam is so knowledgeable and was really able to make each site come alive for me. We had a really large group, and I am sure that Adam felt like he was “herding cats” all week, but he kept us together and moving through the areas while sharing so much information. With Mike’s driving and sense of humor, I felt very safe even though the streets sometimes seemed way too narrow for all of the buses and cars! The team of Adam and Money Mike were fabulous, and I would highly recommend them!!
Adrienne Carter
If you’re doing the Holy Land Tour, there’s no question in which company to choose - it’s Travel With Friends! The entire trip was very well planned and wasted no time in getting us in and out of sites while beating the crowds. Ibrahim was a phenomenal guide! He was personable, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable in the Bible and history of the land. Will definitely do this trip again and go through Travel With Friends!
Ellie Hill