All Saints Travel - Swindon

Alexander A.

The Nigerian Catholic Chapalincy had a wonderful and satisfying spiritual pilgrimage to Fatima {21st -26th October 2024}. It was well organise by ALL Saints Travel Team especially Melanie Chris and Nelia. The tour guide Sonia was so good in her job and every activity was well arrange. Thank you for taking your time to plan our pilgrimage so well.

Fr. Alexander Izang Atu.
Chaplain.

Teresita C.

From my initial contact with Katherine early in 2023 to arrange a pilgrimage to the Holy Land last November 2023 (which sadly had to be cancelled), to the end of our alternative pilgrimage to Fatima and Santiago de Compostela in July this year, arranged by Melanie, I have been greatly impressed by their warmth, responsiveness and efficiency (which also applies to Chris and all the staff at All Saints). Our trip to Santiago de Compostela/Fatima was so well planned that our small group of 12 wanted to know when our next pilgrimage would be. Everything that was detailed in our programme went to plan with a few minor hitches outside All Saints’ control (eg the delayed departure at Gatwick). On the outward flight we were so thankful to be sat close to each other that we were able to swap seats that enabled families to be together. We had a very competent driver who picked us up at Porto, took us to Santiago de Compostela, drove us to the other places in the itinerary, and finally took the group back to Lisbon airport. All our guides were very knowledgeable, particularly Fernando (at Santiago de Compostela) and Sonia (at Fatima).

Our hotels were conveniently close to the shrines, particularly Domus Pacis at Fatima. I have to commend the evening meals at Domus Pacis, which were all carefully prepared from scratch, the breakfast buffet was very varied, and the one lunch that some of us had was one of the best during the whole trip.

At Santiago de Compostela, some of us were very fortunate to witness the thurible being swung in the transept of the Basilica, and the Pilgrims’ Mass at which our two spiritual leaders were able to concelebrate with other priests was one of the two high points of the pilgrimage for them, the other one being able to concelebrate at the International Mass which was held in the huge square at Fatima.

The visit to Finisterre, where the sky met the sea, was particularly impressive, and the lunch at Fisterra was to die for! We did not go to the restaurant recommended by our guide, and went to another one which served delicious platters of mixed seafood salad and paella.

The evening Rosary and procession at Fatima was very moving – everywhere around me I could see candlelights, which later became part of the procession that followed the Cross and our Lady as it was carried around the square.

All in all, the tour was a tremendous success, and everyone in the group bonded so well that we felt we were all one big family. Everyone has been asking when our next pilgrimage will be. I am now in talks with Melanie for the 2025 pilgrimage to Greece!

Teresita Chandler
13 August 2024

Kim D.

This was the first time I have travelled with All Saints Travel. Melanie was always there to help. She looked after the group very well. The pace of the pilgrimage was just right. There was a lot to see and do but we had a lot of free time to explore the different places on our own. This gave me the chance to soak up the spiritual aspects of the destinations.

Stephanie A.

Grateful thanks to All Saints Travel and all those involved in providing for a wonderful pilgrimage. We were blessed to have Fr John Martin as our spiritual director and Marta as our experienced tour guide. The whole trip was very well organised and our small group were truly privileged!

Mirasol M.

Samira is very professional, informative, knowledgeable and patient. She is truly an exceptional tour guide and a credit to your company.

Dermott O.

I used All Saints Travel for a pilgrimage to World Youth Day for around 50 pilgrims in August 2023. All Saints were fantastic and extremely helpful with planning and answering many of my emails and calls. They found us a fantastic hotel in Lisbon and managed the transfers and special requirements of the group. They also facilitated day trips and other requests for additional items such as room bookings, meals and day trips. I would wholeheartedly recommend All Saints Travel.

AnaLydia

We have recently returned from Holy Land (August 2023). My family and I had an amazing, uplifting experience and I cannot thank enough to All Saints Travel, our tour guide Nidal and the driver and even more to our Spiritual Director, Fr. Gerry. You all were so caring, friendly and gave the extra mile for us all (31 people in the pilgrimage). Thank you so much. We will always remember this wonderful time.

Thomas U.

I have travelled to the Holy Land (Israel and Jordan) three times with All Saints Travel and it has been wonderful and wonderful. The organisation from the airport in London to arrival is great. Enjoyed all the hotels, the spirituality has been good and the friendly atmosphere good. I am particularly impressed with the tour guides who really know their stuff. I have always recommended them to my parishioners and friends. I'm looking forward to the next trip. Bravo, All Saints. Keep doing the good work and God bless you.