“Land Only” (sometimes called “Ground Only”) means your package doesn’t include group airfare. You arrange your own flights, and we take care of everything on the ground, including hotels, meals, guides, and transfers. If you choose this option, just email your arrival and departure flight details to hello@canterburypilgrimages.com so we can coordinate your transfers.

A pilgrimage is a journey to a place of spiritual significance, undertaken with the intention of growing closer to God. Rather than sightseeing for its own sake, a pilgrimage centers your trip around prayer, Mass, and encounters with the history and faith of the places you visit.

For the longer answer, including what happens on a pilgrimage day, how one differs from a tour and where a first pilgrimage usually goes, see What Is a Catholic Pilgrimage?

Each day typically includes Mass at a sacred site, guided sightseeing with a knowledgeable local guide, and time to reflect and pray. Meals and transportation (usually by private motorcoach) are part of your package, and a detailed schedule for the next day is posted in your hotel lobby each evening.