Name: Fr. Eckley - Holy Land
Start: 2026-06-08
End: 2026-06-19
Location: Holy Land

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Holy Land

Fr. Eckley - Holy Land

Kingdom Tours

We had a great pilgrimage with Fr. Craig. Our tour guides were outstanding; Mateo in Italy and Nade in the Holy Land. The 13 days were packed with amazing sights for us to learn about, wonderful accommodations, delicious food. The pilgrimage was beyond our expectations. Thank you
Dave and Karen

Fr. Craig Clinch - Holy Land and Rome

It was a fabulous trip. Every day we would think "this is the best day ever" but every day was the best day.  Great tour guides who were a wealth of knowledge. Will highly recommend Kingdom Tours.

It was a fantastic experience.  The guides were outstanding.  Food was Great.  Hotels were very satisfactory. 

The trip was cancelled, but I went with a friend alone.  It was wonderful and I am so sorry the rest of the group that was going to go with us missed this fantastic experience.  I am still waiting for my refund for this trip.

Fr. Tucker - Mexico

Salesian Sisters Youth - Italy

The trip was very well organized. The hotels, restaurants, coach buses were very accommodating. 
Father John kept us very informed on our next destinations, time of travel and planned activates.
It was wonderful that Father John celebrated mass for our group everyday.


 

Fr. John Anderson - Greece and Turkey

It was a wonderful experience, country was amazing and our land tour guide knew so much about Greece. Accommodation were fantastic, food and together meals were top rated. Cruise was also definitely a must fo to see the Greek islands. That tour guide was the kindness person ever, she knew her way around and how to handle our group in a respectful manner. I wanted to bring her home, sorry I can’t spell her name!
Great organization Kingdom Travel, thanks for everything. Hope Father John wants to do another trip soon.

It was a great trip even though there were a lot of scheduled activities.  Not much down time.  We probably won’t be making the trip again so that is why there was so much to see.  The evening walking tours, we were walking in the darkness and not knowing where we were headed.
It was a great group of people.   I enjoyed trying new foods.

Fabulous trip with so many sights and fabulous guides! At every turn there was another breathtaking moment. They found amazing spots for Mass, linked history over the periods to the sites of Paul and the current world. The guides became part of our family. God graced us with beautiful weather, a rainbow and sunsets and sunrises that will remain in my heart forever
Ever grateful for the opportunity to be part of this pilgrimage. 
Prayers for all who welcomed us into their lives, shared their knowledge and took care of us.
The food and hotels, ship and crew were A1


It was great.  But many of the accomodations had a bath tub which was hard to get into.  Also there were  not grab bars or safety strips on the floor of the tub making it slippery.

Fr. Miramontes - Marian Shrines

Overall, we had a good glimpse of Spain.  We enjoyed the attractions that we visited.  However, we were disappointed that more of the dinners were not included.  Also, the 2 free days in Madrid was too much time without planned activities.  Perhaps the tour could have been shortened by a couple days.  We also weren't impressed by the Farewell Dinner.  The cocktail dinner was not the nice setting that we expected for the farewell.  We would have preferred a nice served dinner.  The table arrangements were not conducive to any sharing among the group, other that the few people we shared a booth with.  We have many fond memories of the piilgrimage and places we visited, but were a little disappointed in the details mentioned.
Thank you for the pilgrimage!

Fr. Korth Fr. Ralph Pilgrimage to Spain

Our pilgrimage was with Fr Barlett and Fr Mungovan. Combining two groups made the tour group too big. It was difficult to keep together because of mobility issues. Stress the stairs and inclines of the paths to future pilgrims. 
Food and wine were delicious,  hotel accommodations were good and hotel staff was friendly. Grateful I went. 

Fr. Joshua Barlett - Italy

It was a wonderful experience, especially for my first trip overseas.  Andrea was a wonderful guide and very helpful to us.  I especially appreciated the assistance and concern since I am elderly and used a walker.  We were fighting a large number of crowds/other tours, though.  Too much was happening in Rome (Oct 14 -23) though.  Food was wonderful which was especially important to me being Italian.

However, I don't speak for others, but I felt too much was squeezed in for the number of days. Usually there was very little time to just sit quietly in a church before we had to hurry on to the next activity.  I don't think that was just me; i know there were others who would have liked a slower pace as well.  

Another problem for some of us, was we got "lost" more than once.  I would suggest a much larger and colorful flag to signify our group to help staying together.  Maybe hats, jackets, shirts, etc --but colorful!!!   

Also, please don't divide the group unless there is a guide with a flag for each group.  Thios happened sometime, but it was very easy to get separated due to large crowds.  A few of us, who walked a little slower -- some ladies with me used canes -- got "pushed" aside -- especially outside the Vatican walls while we were trying to enter.  Once we entered, the 3 of us were taken to an accessible entrance, but then couldn't find our group & missed out on the tour to St. Peter's and seeing the Pope properly.  Our group was in a really great position, but a few of us were lost in the crowd.

But I am not sorry I went; it was still amazing. If I had the money and the chance, I would return with just a few friends to visit places I really loved.

God Bless you,
Beneta Dompke

a pilgramage, seen a ton and walked a ton

Very blessed to be able to travel to these Holy places. So nice to be with a wonderful group of people we will be able to continue to interact with. Our guides were knowledgeable and accommodating. 

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for joining us on this pilgrimage. We’re happy you enjoyed the sites and found our guides helpful.

We’d like to kindly clarify that it was always communicated—in the official brochure and again at our pre-departure meeting—that lunches were not included in the package price. We also sent the detailed daily itinerary a few weeks before the trip to ensure everyone knew what to expect.

While we do our best to follow the schedule closely, some timing adjustments can occur due to traffic or local conditions at holy sites. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we’ll continue refining our communication and pacing to make each future pilgrimage even smoother.

Thank you again for traveling with us and for helping us grow through your honest feedback.

While we did go to many places and guides were helpful, schedules were confusing and changed.   Trip was poorly  managed with travelers not knowing what was next.  Often we started late in morning and schedule was compressed as day went, only to then be told to hurry up.  Many times we were not given time to visit stores near sites.  We were told to leave one souvenir store before we entered and get on bus because we were late.   I thought, if we had left on time in the morning this would not have happened.   

Also, did not visit all the sites on original agenda.   

There were some group lunch provided that then we had to pay for.   Tour company should have included or given traveler time to go out on own.   This surprised everyone and really upset some.   

Would suggest improving communication to travelers so there are no surprises on trip.  Often we were guessing or it was hurry up and wait.   

Would also suggest that instead of full days off,,,,, to  instead visit sites in am, then give travelers time to explore area around sites…. Maybe have lunch and a couple hours time area.     This is what we have seen from other companies and more appropriate for a pilgrimage.  

It was a wonderful trip.  I was a last minute add on, and the travel company was very helpful in making it happen for me.  Hotel accommodations were adequate, and the food was plentiful. The people I was lucky enough to travel with were wonderful faith filled people. The beauty and spiritual fulfillment that I got from this Marian Shrines tour have made an everlasting impact on me.  Definitely would recommend this to others. 

It was a very spiritual, life changing journey. Our spiritual director Father Jorge and our guide Gabriella were amazingly wonderful!

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, as this particular pilgrimage was carefully organized with one of Ireland’s most respected tour operators — a company led by experts who were born and raised in Ireland and know the country intimately.

Our itineraries are thoughtfully planned to balance prayer, culture, and rest, and the hotels selected were high-quality, centrally located properties chosen for comfort, safety, and service — not the low-end or “tourist trap” accommodations often found on budget tours. We understand that some travelers prefer a more rustic experience, but our goal is to provide pilgrimages that reflect both excellence and value.

We regret that you felt rushed at certain sites and will review the timing of future itineraries to allow more flexibility for meals and sightseeing. Still, we are proud of how smoothly this trip was executed and of the care provided by both our team and our Irish partners.

We sincerely thank you for your feedback and wish you all the best in your future travels.

With appreciation,
The Kingdom Tours Team

Very disorganized in the planning process. Our guide said whoever planned this trip had never been to Ireland. Stayed in nice hotels but didn't get the feeling of being in Ireland. The hotels were too Americanized. Didn't have enough time at a lot of places - had to either choose between eating lunch or seeing the sights. Dinner was too late in the evening. Would not use this company again and would not recommend.

Fr. Michael Eckley - Ireland

Thank you sincerely for sharing your feedback and for joining us on this pilgrimage. We’re truly grateful to hear how much the Salesian Sisters and Father added to the spiritual depth and joy of the journey — their presence is always a blessing.

While we’re pleased that you enjoyed the surprise lunch on the way to Montecassino, we also recognize your disappointment that parts of the itinerary differed from what was originally outlined. Unfortunately, due to the lower number of participants, we had to make a few adjustments to maintain the overall experience without adding any extra costs for our travelers. Despite operating the tour at a financial loss, we made the decision to proceed so that our pilgrims could still have this meaningful experience rather than canceling altogether. 

We always strive for transparent and timely communication, and your comments will help us do even better in the future. Our mission remains to provide faith-filled journeys that inspire, and we’re thankful for your understanding and constructive feedback.

With gratitude,
The Kingdom Tours Team

This trip with Kingdom Tours consisted of a week touring several places in Italy and a week of the Jubilee for Youth in Rome. While the hotels and meals provided were decent, and the tour guides chosen were excellent and knowledgeable, there were some issues regarding communication from Kingdom Tours, particularly in relation to changes in the itinerary.

It turns out that the itinerary provided revolved around meeting the number of people in the group. While this is understandable, it was not clearly communicated in the advertising or the Zoom meetings until after we paid the non-refundable deposit. As such, there were several issues that arose.

In March, when the group numbers were still low, we got word from the Salesian Sisters (not Kingdom Tours) that rooming arrangements would change from two people per room to three or four, and other adjustments to the itinerary would be made, while the cost would remain at $5,000 USD (excluding airfare). Thankfully, the Sisters convinced Kingdom Tours to keep to the original rooming arrangements and itinerary as advertised.

Despite this, we were not given a tour escort to help with communication with the hotels, restaurants, buses, etc. Nor did we have a wine-tasting event in Orvieto; instead, we had to buy the wine from the restaurant ourselves. That said, they did provide us with an extra meal with a bottle of wine on one of the later days, which was a nice surprise.

After the trip, when feedback was requested, the CEO of Kingdom Tours shared a voice message and a lengthy written message in the group chat, blaming the changes to the group falling short by two participants. However, the final itinerary—including the wine-tasting and escort—had been confirmed by Kingdom Tours just two weeks prior to departure, after the final group size was known.

Overall, communication from Kingdom Tours could have been handled more effectively and professionally. The activities planned by the Salesian Sisters and their hard work throughout the planning and pilgrimage were what made this trip a positive experience.

Thank you sincerely for sharing your feedback and for joining us on this pilgrimage. We’re truly grateful to hear how much the Salesian Sisters and Father added to the spiritual depth and joy of the journey — their presence is always a blessing.

While we’re pleased that you enjoyed the surprise lunch on the way to Montecassino, we also recognize your disappointment that parts of the itinerary differed from what was originally outlined. Unfortunately, due to the lower number of participants, we had to make a few adjustments to maintain the overall experience without adding any extra costs for our travelers. Despite operating the tour at a financial loss, we made the decision to proceed so that our pilgrims could still have this meaningful experience rather than canceling altogether.

We always strive for transparent and timely communication, and your comments will help us do even better in the future. Our mission remains to provide faith-filled journeys that inspire, and we’re thankful for your understanding and constructive feedback.

With gratitude,
The Kingdom Tours Team

While the Salesian Sisters and Father were the true highlight of this pilgrimage — bringing warmth, joy, and depth to the experience — it was disappointing that Kingdom Tours did not fully deliver on the advertised and agreed-upon and advertised itinerary.

To be fair, the surprise lunch on the way to Montecassino was a thoughtful touch and genuinely appreciated — moments like that added value to the journey.

That said, clearer communication and consistency from the tour company would have made a real difference. There’s definitely room to grow, and I hope future groups will benefit from those improvements.

Kingdom Tours was so great.  They were kind, professional and accommodating.  Our boxed meal on the bus was just as ordered and tasty!  The tour guide provided by Boys Town was a bit long winded, but I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn a bit about Fr. Flannigan.  My favorite part was the brief time we had in the beautiful church and visiting Fr. Flannigan's crypt.  Powerful and inspiring.  Thank you Kingdom Tours for this gift!

Mini Pilgrimage to Boys Town Omaha

This trip to Boys Town was a treasure.  I soaked in all that I could, prayerfully, and only wish we could have had more time, perhaps with a demonstration of the organ in the chapel....THANK YOU for offering this!
Rev. Deacon Richard Fish

The trip was very organized and ready to go. We had ordered boxed meals to eat on the way. They were good and ready when we got in the bus! The driver was very helpful and courteous. The tour was awesome. I learned a lot of interesting information. Thank you! 

We had a great driver and the owner even met us at the destination. The food was great and the whole experience was well planned. Thank you for an amazing experience!

Everything was fantastic! The food was well provided and tasty. Our host was gracious, and the tour guides were knowledgeable. They showed us some areas of interest that were very meaningful for us.

It was great.  The bus was early, beautiful and clean, and the driver was kind! 

We had a great dinner provided (we even got to pick our dinner).  Our host was amazing!  It was lovely to visit Father Flanagan's Boys Town and learn his remarkable story.  Kingdom tours was gracious, punctual, professional and thoughtful.  If I book any trip to the Holy Land or to Europe, I will check with them first.  

Bravo.  First rate.  Thank you.



The music, fellow travelers and sights were all wonderful, and we had excellent local guides, especially Kamil Rozanski in Krakow and environs; however, the friendly U.S. tour-company director was a little less than stellar in his performance. He seemed to be learning (or not) as he went along in organizing this new (for him--as he acknowledged, noting that his prior experience was mainly with parish pilgrimages) type of pilgrimage. Changes he made, or did not make to the online itinerary were not helpful, e.g., on the pre-pilgrimage zoom call with some of us, he mentioned having made changes to the online itinerary. (Parish pilgrimages, at least in NYC, generally print the itinerary, meaning it doesn't change.) One of the changes made from the itinerary that was originally communicated to prospective participants was the addition of a 5:00 pm Mass on Friday, May 23, the arrival date for some of us, who were unable to change travel plans to arrive in Krakow earlier. During the pilgrimage, several pilgrims commented on conflicting or inaccurate info in the online itinerary. Other negatives included: (1) incomplete information as to the $600 price tag--high by most standards--for the Key Supporter dinner, which I was told was a "donation." If so, where is the statement for tax purposes? (2) Ben shared personal information--the year of another pilgrim's birth--that, from my background in banking, is among info that should NOT be shared. (Indications are that he may also have shared similar info about me.) Lastly, the wetravel.com website is not entirely user-friendly, and technical assistance is, in my experience, only available during business hours. Additionally, the site displayed email addresses and payments for individuals apparently signing up for another, unrelated pilgrimage. Not good.

Floriani - Poland W/ Most Rev. William J. Waltersheid, VG, STL

Fantastic, Spirit-filled trip! We marveled at the beauty of Poland and all the holy sites that we visited.  All of this was only topped by the soul-stirring beauty of Floriani’s music and all the other wonderful pilgrims sharing the journey. The accommodations, the food, and our amazing guide, Kamil, were top-notch!

This was the trip of a lifetime! Everything on the very busy and tight itinerary was well timed and coordinated.  The accomodations at our two main hotels were both excellent in location and quality.  Our tour guide, Kamil (Mr. Krakow) was so very knowledgable, excellent communication and a lot of fun!  I can't think of one thing (honestly) that I would change about this trip. Thank you to Ben for planning such a spectacular experience. 

The trip was everything I had hoped.  Attending daily mass at a different church/cathedral was inspiring.  Loved visiting the Shrines and Holy places.  Our Driver/Guide, Jack, was excellent.  I enjoyed seeing the country side while driving from once place to the next.  

Fr. Ben Ross - Pilgrimage to Ireland

I had a great time! The whole trip was amazing! I enjoyed seeing the gorgeous cathedrals and Holy wells, the architecture of the castles and buildings, God's amazing picturesque scenery of Ireland (Cliffs of Moher, etc.), along with other things. The hotels were great, and the people were pleasent and welcoming. Our Pilgrimage group was like a caring family, enjoying eachothers company and experiences. Our escort/tour guide/coach driver, Jack Walsh, was the best ever! He made our travels interesting with his knowledge of Ireland, amuzing stories and what our group called 
"Jackism's" sayings! I wish and hope that all my future trips will be like this one was!!! Thank you very much Father Ben Ross (St. Bridget's Parish, Hobart, IN) and Ben Gadzinski (Kingdom Tours) for one of  the most enjoyable adventures/experiences I have ever had!!!

What a fantastic trip to Poland with Floriani and Bishop Waltersheid.  From our hotel rooms, tour guides, tours, meals, drivers, events and Masses and concerts by Floriani, it was much more than I expected!  I am excited that the group is working on a trip for next year.

Great time traveling around Ireland… we covered a lot of the country… visiting so many churches, cathedrals, castles and sights inclusive to Ireland!   Beautiful countryside and great people! Our bus driver/tour guide was a 10/10… Jack made the whole pilgrimage that much better sharing his country w/ all of us.  Fr Ben was a great spiritual leader on the pilgrimage! 

Important, beautiful locations were toured; local guide was knowledgeable & fun; so beneficial to have our own priest with us.
Evening meals at hotel were a bit disappointing but breakfasts were wonderful; lodgings were very nice.
Was beneficial to have some down-time most late afternoons/evenings.



Mt Marty - Pilgrimage to Italy

We had a great time, good food, great places to see, made some friends.

True Pilgrimage. Priorities were spot on, Priscilla produced well beyond the call of duty, a miracle worker. The abundant blessings are very, very real and lasting. Thanks be to God,

Fr. Timmerman & Fr. Pietramale - Pilgrimage to Italy

A wonderful opportunity to visit the city and sites of Rome during this holy year. Also a great opportunity to visit the sites connected to the life of Saint Benedict. Our travel guide was excellent! The only thing that I would add would be if accommodations could be provided on the west side of the Tiber near some of the sites that we visited. The accommodations we had were very good but they were far out from the city center. I understand that for cost reasons certain compromises must be made. This being said, the accommodations were fine and the arrangements for transportation were fine as well. A great trip, and hopefully, for everyone involved the time of spiritual renewal!

We had an excellent guide.  The hotel was lovely but not within walking distance of any historical sites.   

Had a great time. Great itinerary. Accommodations were good, but a little far away from all the sights to be easily seen without a coach. Food at hotel was great for breakfast, but lacking for the evening meal (often not very warm, not local cuisine, etc)

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