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McCabe Pilgrimages by Rev P N 13, 9 Oct 2013
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A well planned pilgrimage in enjoyable company

This holiday combined a fascinating encounter with Spanish history, architecture and terrain with a time of religious reflexion in following the Camino de Santiago.

This holiday combined a fascinating encounter with Spanish history, architecture and terrain with a time of religious reflexion in following the Camino de Santiago.

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McCabes are unfailingly helpful and considerate in providing for the needs of all their groups in a really personal way.

McCabe Pilgrimages by golden girl, 29 Sep 2013
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amazing

From start to finish nothing too much trouble Hotels were excellent and well located great food the golden walls is majic view from the rooftop first class excellent helpful and knowledgable guide explanations were clear and concise with ample time to reflect quietly Time was amde for servcies as appropriate An exoerience not to forget |I shall be back

From start to finish nothing too much trouble Hotels were excellent and well located great food the golden walls is majic view from the rooftop first class excellent helpful and knowledgable guide explanations were clear and concise with ample time to reflect quietly Time was amde for servcies as appropriate An exoerience not to forget |I shall be back

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small friendly company who really set out to please the client

McCabe Pilgrimages by Wanderer, 23 Sep 2013
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Israel Pilgrimage 3rd to 12th September

Truly memorable experience staying in two hotels and visiting over twenty amazing sites, two cable cars rides, one boat trip, floating in dead sea - bringing the Bible to life and helping us to understand more about the political situation in the region.

Truly memorable experience staying in two hotels and visiting over twenty amazing sites, two cable cars rides, one boat trip, floating in dead sea - bringing the Bible to life and helping us to understand more about the political situation in the region.

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McCabe was fine.

McCabe Pilgrimages by Another Pilgrim, 22 Sep 2013
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Turkey - Istanbul, the 7 Churches and beyond - a wonderful experience

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 ...

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!!

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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.

McCabe Pilgrimages by Carole, 19 Sep 2013
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Lane

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 ...

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.

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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.

McCabe Pilgrimages by KGF, 19 Sep 2013
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Wonderful

Very educational, exhausting, interesting etc

Very educational, exhausting, interesting etc

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Very good

McCabe Pilgrimages by eagles, 19 Sep 2013
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Programme far too intense, poor flights, major h&s issues at hotel

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!

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!

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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.

McCabe Pilgrimages responded to this review on 10 Oct 2013:

We have written in detail to Mr Baker responding in full to the points he raised.

McCabe Pilgrimages responded to this review on 10 Oct 2013:

We recognize that it is not possible to meet the aspirations of everybody who travels with us.

McCabe Pilgrimages by 7 Churches pilgrim, 19 Sep 2013
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Istanbul and the Seven Churches Tour of Asia - unforgettable experience. (11 days)

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 ...

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.

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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.

McCabe Pilgrimages by Peetah, 19 Sep 2013
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Excellent

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

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

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

McCabe Pilgrimages by ozzie, 10 Sep 2013
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FULLY SATISFIED

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.

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.

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