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Resilient Spirit Retreat with Kiran Young Wimberly

April 9-14, 2024 at Corrymeela + April 14-18, 2024 in Glendalough/Dublin

This ten-day retreat and pilgrimage begins with six days of restful reflection at the Corrymeela Community in Ballycastle. With the theme “Resilient Spirit,” this portion of the retreat explores spiritual practices that build resilience in our lives. During this time we will experience workshops with Sara Cook (resilience and wellness skills), Paul Hutchinson (reflective practice and storytelling) and Pádraig O’Tuama (poetry as spiritual practice). One of the days at Corrymeela will be a dedicated retreat day for personal and group reflection – silence can be chosen if desired. In addition, throughout your stay there will be free time to walk the local coastal areas, movement practices such as yoga, and sessions on local music and Irish culture. The pilgrimage continues in the Republic of Ireland with a visit to Glendalough Monastic Site and time in Dublin city. The entire program is facilitated by Kiran Young Wimberly, a Presbyterian minister and spiritual director based at Corrymeela, who will weave together music, prayer, sharing, and spiritual practices for resilience from the Celtic and Ignatian traditions.

There are two options for registration: the retreat-only portion at Corrymeela and the full pilgrimage including both the Corrymeela retreat, Glendalough, and Dublin. Airfare is not included and should be booked directly by participants.

Monday, April 8, 2024 | US Participants Depart

US participants need to arrange their own airfare to Dublin, departing today, to arrive on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 by 10:00 AM.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | Retreat Begins

International participants arrive by 10 AM to meet the private coach for transport to Corrymeela. Those coming from Ireland may arrive at Corrymeela beginning at 2:00 PM. We will dine together at Corrymeela and the retreat begins at 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | Resilience and Wellness

Our focus today is “Resilience and Wellness” with Sara Cook. All meals are included.

Thursday, April 11, 2024 | Reflective Practice and Storytelling

Our focus today is “Reflective Practice and Storytelling” with Paul Hutchinson. All meals are included.

Friday, April 12, 2024 | Optional Silent Retreat

Kiran leads a personal/group reflection session throughout the day. Silence can be kept if desired. All meals included.

Saturday, April 13, 2024 | Poetry as Spiritual Practice

Our focus today is “Poetry as Spiritual Practice” with Pádraig O’Tuama. All meals included.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 | Retreat Closing

In the morning, Kiran leads the retreat closing, including worship and lunch. Those not continuing to Glendalough can depart anytime after lunch. Those continuing to Glendalough will depart at 2:00 PM, arriving about 6:00 PM at The Glendalough Hotel for dinner (included) and overnight accommodations.

Monday, April 15, 2024 | Glendalough Walking Pilgrimage

Today, we spend our time in and around the Glendalough Monastic Village. There will be time for individual and group reflection and exploring the Glendalough site. Dinner (included) and overnight at The Glendalough Hotel.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | Dublin

Our focus today is exploring the spiritual and civil history of Dublin, with visits to the Book of Kells, the Chester Beatty Library, and evensong at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Dinner is on your own in any of Dublin’s lovely restaurants. Overnight in Dublin.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | Retreat Closing

Our time together concludes with Kiran leading a closing service in the morning. Your afternoon and evening are free, so you can spend more time exploring Dublin. Overnight in Dublin.

Thursday, April 18, 2024 | Return Home

Pilgrims make their own way to the airport via taxi or Airlink Bus.

Includes:

Retreat includes: Five nights overnight at Corrymeela; retreat facilitators; meals (breakfast daily, 5 lunches, 5 dinners); gratuities, taxes, and fees; pre-trip educational resources.

Pilgrimage includes: Everything included in retreat, plus: Four nights in three-star or better hotels, ground transportation in private deluxe coach or mini-bus, one additional lunch and two dinners.

Price, Deadlines, and Insurance

Corrymeela Retreat Only: £580 (€663) per person (double occupancy). A single supplement is available for £150(€172). Participants living in Ireland or Northern Ireland receive a discount of £50 per person. A deposit of £290 (€331) is due with your registration, payable via bank transfer. Transfer details will be emailed to you with your registration confirmation.

Full Pilgrimage: $2649 per person (double occupancy). A single supplement is available for $600. An early registration discount of $150 per person applies to all registrations received by September 30, 2023. This discount only applies to the full pilgrimage. A $500 deposit is due with your registration. After submitting your registration, you will be redirected to a page with the payment details.

Early Registration Deadline: September 30, 2023 ($150 discount for full-pilgrimage registrations.)

Registration Deadline: January 15, 2025

Final Payment Due: February 8, 2024

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Celtic Wisdom Pilgrimage with Lake Forest Presbyterian Church

April 16-28, 2024
From $4,700 per person, excluding airfare

This thirteen day pilgrimage retreat begins with an introduction to Celtic history and spirituality in Ireland before continuing on to Iona for a seven-night retreat with renowned Celtic theologian and mystic, John Philip Newell. In Ireland, pilgrims will begin with a taste of Celtic Christian art through the Book of Kells and other illuminated manuscripts, followed by a walking pilgrimage in the Glendalough Monastic City, and an introduction to the pre-Christian and Christian Celtic spirituality at Navan Fort with Rev. Grace Clunie. Continuing on to Iona in Scotland, the group will join John Philip Newell for a seven-day retreat of reflection, spiritual practice, and community life. Each day offers time for silent reflection, teaching by Newell, community worship, and free time. The retreat also includes the option for a 9-mile walking pilgrimage around the island. For more information on the retreat, please visit John Philip’s website.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | Departure

Depart US to Dublin (Group airfare is not included. Participants should book their own airfare, arriving in Dublin for a 1pm start time at the hotel.)

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | Dublin

After arriving in Dublin, you transfer to your hotel for an opening service with Rev. Heather Prince Doss, your spiritual guide for the pilgrimage. You’ll then visit the Book of Kells, the Chester Beatty Library, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral for an evensong worship service. You close your first night with a private welcome dinner featuring Celtic music.

Thursday, April 18, 2024 | Glendalough

We depart Dublin in the morning for Glendalough, a monastic city in the Wicklow Mountains. We’ll enjoy a walking pilgrimage with Fr. Michael Rodgers before having lunch at the Glendalough Hotel. Returning to Dublin, you have some free time and dinner on your own.

Friday, April 19, 2024 | Armagh

Today, we travel towards Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland. Just outside of the city, we’ll visit the Navan Fort complex, a site of reverence and worship to pre-Christian Celts. After lunch, we’ll spend the afternoon visiting with Rev. Grace Clunie, a leading voice on Celtic Spirituality and practice. From Navan Fort, we’ll travel to Belfast to catch our flight to Glasgow, staying overnight near the airport.

Saturday, April 20, 2024  | Travel to Iona

Today is a travel adventure! We’ll depart Glasgow on a private coach, heading through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, en route to Oban. In Oban, “the gateway to “The Gateway to the Isles”, we’ll board a ferry for our trip across to the Isle of Mull. Arriving in Mull, we’ll board another private coach for our journey to Fionnphort, where we’ll board our final ferry of the day to Iona. We arrive in time for dinner and the opening of our retreat with John Philip Newell.

Sunday, April 21 – 27, 2024 | John Philip Newell retreat

The exact daily itinerary and theme is yet to be released, but each day starts with silent reflection in the Chapel of St. Michael. During the mid-morning, you’ll enjoy teachings on Celtic Wisdom from John Philip, followed by lunch on your own. The afternoon is free for personal reflection, hiking, journaling, or other exploring. The retreat re-gathers in the evening for dinner and an evening worship and ritual in the Chapel of St. Oren.

Saturday, April 27, 2024 | Travel from Iona to Edinburgh

After breakfast, our retreat ends and we begin our journey to Edinburgh, reversing our arrival travels. We arrive in Edinburgh with enough time to relax at the hotel or head into town to explore on your own. We’ll spend the night near the Edinburgh International Airport.

Sunday, April 28, 2024  |  Return Home

You’ll head to the airport on your own schedule, based on your flight departure. Our hotel is within walking distance of the airport.

What’s Included:

This pilgrimage has tiered pricing. With 15-18 paid participants, the cost is $4,950 per person, double occupancy. With 19+ paid participants, the cost is $4,700, not including roundtrip airfare. There are 5 single rooms available for an additional charge of $650. After these rooms are filled, registrants will be matched with a roommate of the same gender.

Because of the unique registration requirements for the John Philip Newell retreat, our refund terms are different than those shown in our standard terms and conditions. Your $500 deposit is non-refundable, but fully transferrable. The first payment of $2,250 (due September 30, 2023) is also non-refundable and fully transferrable. We encourage folks to consider trip insurance, either privately obtained, or available from Progressive Pilgrimage. Travel insurance is underwritten by Allianz.

Registration deadline is Monday, March 27, 2023. Your first payment is due September 30, 2023. The balance is due on February 15, 2024.

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Terms and Conditions:

Except as specifically mentioned and excluded above, our terms and conditions apply to this pilgrimage. Please review the terms and conditions before registering for this trip. ENROLLMENT IN AND PAYMENT OF YOUR DEPOSIT CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY.

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Holy Trinity “The Old Way to Canterbury”

December 1-9, 2023 | From $3,350 per person, double occupancy

Over the course of nine days, pilgrims will discover the highlights of London and the south of England culminating in a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral, the mother church of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. Pilgrims will explore two pilgrimage routes to Canterbury including the traditional route from London and the “Old Way,” a recently rediscovered pilgrimage route dating to the 14th century. This is largely a bus pilgrimage with a few optional half-day walks, including a walk into Canterbury. Other highlights include a visit to London’s famed cathedrals, Stonehenge, monastic ruins, and the scenery of the English countryside. The group will meet with locals including the rector of St. Martin in the Field, a leader of the British Pilgrimage Trust, and the clerics of Canterbury Cathedral.

Friday, December 1, 2023 | Departure from US

This pilgrimage does not include airfare, so please make your arrangements to leave today in time to arrive at the Hampton by Hilton, Waterloo by 1:00pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023

Saturday, December 2, 2023 | Arrival + Westminster Abbey

The pilgrimage officially begins at the Hampton by Hilton, Waterloo, at 1:00 pm. After our tour, we have a little free time before our opening dinner. Overnight at the Hampton by Hilton, Waterloo.

Sunday, December 3, 2023 | London

We will join a local congregation for morning worship with the Eucharist, before a walking tour of London, including St. Paul’s, the City of London, and sites related to the pilgrimage to Canterbury. After our tour, you will enjoy a free evening in London, including dinner on your own. Overnight London.

Monday, December 4, 2023 | Stonehenge and Winchester

We depart London in the morning, stopping at Stonehenge to visit the ancient site, before continuing on to Winchester Cathedral. We arrive in Southampton where we meet a representative from the British Pilgrimage Trust for an introduction to The Old Way. Dinner (included) and overnight at a local hotel.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | The Old Way

Today we start with worship and Eucharist at Netley Abbey. Those walking will depart from the Abbey and those choosing not to walk will visit one or two of the following sites: Fishbourne Roman Palace and/or Boxgrove Priory. Dinner and overnight in Battle.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | The Old Way and Canterbury

Our day starts with a tour of Battle Abbey, the site of the Battle of Hastings. We’ll spend the morning exploring the sites, enjoy lunch together, then travel to Fordwich, where walkers will depart for Canterbury via The Old Way. Non-walkers will travel by coach to the Cathedral Lodge in Canterbury. Dinner and overnight at the Cathedral Lodge.

Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Canterbury

Today we explore Canterbury, including the Cathedral, St. Augustine’s Abbey, and other sites of significance. The itinerary concludes with lunch, giving you a free afternoon and evening in Canterbury. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Canterbury.

Friday, December 8, 2023 | Canterbury and Dover

We depart Canterbury in the morning, traveling to Dover to visit the Dover Castle and the White Cliffs. After worship with Eucharist, we travel by coach to our hotel near Heathrow Airport. A celebratory closing dinner at the hotel concludes our itinerary. Overnight at the Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow.

Saturday, December 9, 2023 | Return to US

Pilgrims will make their way to Heathrow Airport at your leisure for your return flight to the US. The hotel will help you make transfer arrangements to the airport, either via taxi or airport coach.

Price, Deadlines, and Insurance

This pilgrimage begins at $3,500 per person, double occupancy. Single supplements are available for $675.

This pilgrimage does not include round-trip airfare. You are responsible for booking your fights to arrive in time to join the group at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

There is an early bird discount of $150 for all registrations received by March 30, 2023.

The registration deadline is August 1, 2023 and final payments are due October 1, 2023.

Group travel insurance is available through Progressive Pilgrimage and is underwritten by Allianz. The group travel policy offers a substantial discount over personal policies, but we encourage you to compare insurance options. . Coverage details are available here. If you are interested, please select the insurance option on your registration form and we will contact you with additional details before adding the insurance to your invoice.

Terms and conditions

You can find our full Coronavirus update here.

A $500/person deposit is due at time of registration, payable online via credit card. Participants will be invoiced for additional payments which may be paid by check, ACH, or credit card. Credit card payments of the remaining balances will incur a 3% fee.

Please read the complete Terms and Conditions online. ENROLLMENT IN AND PAYMENT FOR THE TOUR CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY.

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Dorchester Presbyterian: In the Footsteps of Jesus

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October 9-20, 2023

From $5,495 per person, double occupancy

This 12-day journey to the Holy Land will bring you close encounters with the land of ancient Judaism and Christianity. Watch the scriptures come to life as you walk through the wilderness and pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Experience modern religious traditions by worshiping with Palestinian Christians and walking down the Mount of Olives. Build deep and lasting relationships with others from your congregation through group reflections and shared worship. This itinerary offers a glance at what you can expect in your 12-day pilgrimage. Schedule may be adjusted for efficiency and guide availability.

Itinerary

Monday, October 9, 2023 | Depart Charleston, SC

Depart CHS on United Airlines flight #1057 at 5:12pm for your overnight flight to Tel Aviv via Newark.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | Arrive Tel Aviv, Galilee

Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv on United flight #90 at 4:20pm. We’ll travel to the Galilee in a deluxe motorcoach, arriving in time for orientation and dinner.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | Sea of Galilee

Today we explore Jesus’ adult ministry in Galilee led by a Palestinian Christian guide. Highlights include the Mount of Beatitudes, the churches at Tabgha, the ruins of Capernaum (home of Simon Peter), a lunch of “St. Peter’s Fish,” a museum with a 2,000 year-old boat, and a sunset boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Return to our Galilee hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Thursday, October 12, 2023 | Nazareth

Begin the day with a visit to Zippori National Park just north of Nazareth. Scholars have suggested that Jesus may have worked as a stonemason in the construction of this city in the first century. After a traditional Palestinian lunch, enjoy an “off the beaten path” tour of the Arab-Israeli city of Nazareth and the Basilica of the Annunciation, commemorating the angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary. Visit the historic Synagogue Church and the White Mosque. Return to Galilee for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Friday, October 13, 2023 | Caesarea Philippi, Mount Hermon

From the Sea of Galilee, we travel north into the beautiful Golan region to visit the ruins of ancient Caesarea Philippi, take in the heights of Mt. Hermon, and visit a spring that was once a center of pagan worship. In this area, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” and revealed himself as the Savior. Return to Galilee for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Saturday, October 14, 2023 | Baptism Site, Bethlehem

This morning, we depart the Galilee and follow the Jordan River Valley south, arriving at the Jordan River Baptism Site. We will then travel up to Bethlehem, visiting the Church of the Nativity and the site of Shepherds’ Field. In the late afternoon, you’ll meet our friend Ashraf, an artisan who works with olive wood. Olive wood carving is traditionally a Christian industry in Palestine. Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Sunday, October 15, 2023 | Bethlehem

After a morning worship at Christmas Lutheran Church, we’ll learn how to cook (and eat!) a traditional Palestinian meal with the women of the Noor Women’s Empowerment Group and learn more about the Palestinian people. In the late afternoon, we’ll return to our hotel with some free time before dinner. Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem.

Monday, October 16, 2023 | Temple Mount and Ancient Jerusalem

Today we will take a deep dive into ancient Jerusalem from the time of the Israelite kings all the way up to Herod and Jesus. We start the day atop the Temple Mount complex for a tour with our Jewish guide before proceeding to the Western Wall and the Southern Steps. After lunch we will tour the modern Jewish Quarter of the Old City including a visit to an active synagogue. Dinner and overnight in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | Masada, Qumran, Dead Sea

Today, we go down to the Jordan River Valley again, this time heading for Masada and the Dead Sea. Masada was the site of the final stand of Jewish rebels opposed to King Herod. After learning the history of the site and touring the top of the mountain, we’ll visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. We’ll finish the day in the Dead Sea, where you’ll float like a cork because of the highly saline water. Make sure you bring your bathing suit! We return to Jerusalem for dinner at our hotel.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | Christian Jerusalem

Begin in the morning with a walk down the Mount of Olives, visiting several churches along the way and arriving in Gethsemane. After lunch, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the traditional site of Jesus’ tomb and resurrection. You are then free to wander around the Old City, shop, or just relax and take in the city. Return to our hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | Modern Jerusalem

Spend the morning at Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Museum and Memorial. After lunch, explore the Israel Museum, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls, fine art, Judaica, and an impressive model of Jerusalem. We’ll return to the Old City with a bit of free time before dinner at our hotel. After dinner we’ll transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for a late-night flight to the United States. Those continuing on to Jordan will stay overnight in Jerusalem.

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Return Home

Your flight to Charleston via Washington, DC departs from Ben Gurion Airport at 12:20am. You return to Charleston on United 1949, arriving at 9:55am.

Jordan Extension: Petra and Jerash

Friday, October 20, 2023 | Israel to Jordan

We depart early for Jordan, crossing the Allenby Bridge into Jordan, where we meet our private guide. We travel towards Petra, stopping along the way at Mt. Nebo and Madaba. Mt. Nebo is the traditional site of Moses’ view of the Promised Land. At Madaba, we’ll see the mosaic map of Jerusalem at the Byzantine Church of St. George. We arrive in Petra in time for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | Petra

We’ll spend the entire day in Petra, touring the ancient city of the Nabateans. Our expert guide will be with us all day, but you are welcome to explore parts of the city on your own; just make sure to stay hydrated! Dinner and overnight accommodations in Petra.

Sunday, October 22, 2023 | Jerash

Today we’ll visit the impressive Roman ruins at Jerash including a colonnaded cardo, two theatres, multiple temples, and more. If time allows, we will stop in the Jordan Museum in Amman before dinner together. After dinner, we head to the airport in Amman for a late-night return flight to the United States.

Monday, October 23, 2023 | Return home

You depart Amman on United 256 to Washington, DC at 1:15am, arriving at 6:30am. In Washington, you connect to United, departing 8:15am and arriving in Charleston at 9:55am.

What’s Included:

The total cost for this pilgrimage is $5,495 per person (double occupancy) including airfare. Other departure cities available upon request and may include a fare increase. Single occupancy available for $820.

The Jordan extension is $1050 per person (double occupancy) including airfare. The Jordan extension includes everything listed below, plus Jordanian Entry Visas and all entry and exit taxes. Single occupancy available for $170.

The following discounts will be automatically applied to registrations received by March 31, 2023:

  • $150 for Israel-only registratinos
  • $400 for registrations including Jordan

A $500 deposit is due upon registration.

Regular Registration deadline is July 1, 2023.

Final Payment due August 1, 2023.

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Terms and Conditions

Please review the terms and conditions before registering for this trip. ENROLLMENT IN AND PAYMENT OF YOUR DEPOSIT CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY.

https://progressivepilgrimage.com/dorchester_registration/

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Westminster Presbyterian Civil Rights Pilgrimage

June 27-July 3, 2023 | From $2799, Quad Occupancy

This seven-day Civil Rights Pilgrimage is a journey from sin, to repentance, and finally to reconciliation. We explore slavery, white supremacy, racism, and Jim Crow on this pilgrimage through Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery and Selma. Learn about civil disobedience, the role of faith, and the people who made the Civil Rights Movement possible. Most importantly, we will think together about how to bring the values of equality and justice home with us. This itinerary gives you an idea of what to expect, but the final schedule may be adjusted for guide availability or site access restrictions.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | Depart Seattle

The group departs Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 9:55am on Delta 532, arriving in Atlanta at 5:53pm. We’ll transfer to our downtown hotel before having a group dinner and opening discussion.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | Civil Rights in Atlanta

Today, we will explore Atlanta’s history with the Civil Rights movement, including visiting sites related to the work and ministry of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other important leaders in the quest for equality. We will spend our second night in our downtown hotel.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 | Atlanta to Birmingham

We depart Atlanta for Birmingham today, visiting the home of the 16th Street Baptist Church, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and Kelly Ingram Park. In addition to these prominent sites, we will explore Birmingham’s lesser known sites, either on foot or by bus. Overnight in Birmingham.

Friday, June 30, 2023 | Birmingham to Montgomery

After spending the morning exploring one of Birmingham’s traditionally Black neighborhoods, we depart for Montgomery. We’ll visit the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum and National Memorial upon arrival, before transferring to our hotel downtown.

Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Montgomery

Today, we explore Montgomery by bus and foot with our local guide, Wanda Battle. Sites for today include the Rosa Parks Museum, the State Capitol, and the Freedom Rides Museum. Overnight in Montgomery.

Sunday, July 2, 2023 | Worship and Selma

We begin the day with worship alongside a local congregation, location TBD. After worship, we spend the afternoon with our Selma guides, exploring the charged and difficult racial history of this small town. Our visit includes a pilgrimage walk from Brown Chapel AME church to the Edmund Pettis Bridge. We return to Montgomery in the late afternoon for a closing dinner and final overnight in Montgomery.

Monday, July 3, 2023 | Departure

We leave Montgomery this morning for Atlanta, where the group will return to Seattle on Delta 740, departing 5:45pm and arriving at 8:10pm.

What’s Included

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Price, Deadlines, and Insurance

A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due at registration.

The total trip cost is $2799 per person for quad occupancy or $3099 for double occupancy.

The single supplement is $550 per person.

Registration deadline is March 15, 2023 and final payment is due April 30, 2023. You will be invoiced around March 20th for the balance.

Group travel insurance is available through Progressive Pilgrimage and is underwritten by Allianz. The group travel policy offers a substantial discount over personal policies for travelers older than 50. We encourage you to compare insurance options. Coverage details are available here. If you are interested, please select the insurance option on your registration form and we will contact you with additional details before adding the insurance to your invoice.

Terms and Conditions

You can find our full Coronavirus update here.

A $500/person deposit is due at time of registration, payable online via credit card. Participants will be invoiced for additional payments which may be paid by check, ACH, or credit card. Credit card payments of the remaining balances will incur a 3% fee.

Please read the complete Terms and Conditions online. ENROLLMENT IN AND PAYMENT FOR THE TOUR CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY.

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Eric and Heather Doss are the founders of Progressive Pilgrimage. Heather designs every pilgrimage to be spiritually fulfilling and intellectually challenging. Heather is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Eric, a trained historian and teacher, handles much of the pre-trip planning and joins many trips to provide logistical support.

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