What do our Happy Pilgrims Say
Our pilgrims have consistently praised our ability to create a sense of community, and the support and guidance provided by our team has been instrumental in making their pilgrimage a truly transformative experience. We take pride in the positive impact we have on our clients’ lives and we are committed to continue providing exceptional customer service.
We understand that a pilgrimage is a personal and meaningful journey, and we strive to provide a truly immersive and enriching experience for our clients. Our team of experts go above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the pilgrimage runs smoothly, so that our clients can focus on their spiritual journey. We are dedicated to providing personalized attention and care to each and every one of our clients, and we tailor our services to meet their individual needs and preferences.
Testimonies from latest Pilgrimage
Time spent in like-minded company with great joy, happiness and spiritually uplifting.
Rosalie Waldron
Learnt a lot, did a lot, saw a lot, walked a lot, ate a lot, experienced a lot, but not just in a tourism way, but with a lot of spiritual feeling and guidance.
Janice Booth
The “team” consisting of Randa & John + the numerous clergy provided excellent support & information on all occasions. We became pilgrims & not holidaymakers almost immediately . We celebrated Mass in beautiful locations, inside and out which was very special.
Pam Mikus
I began this pilgrimage with a group of mostly strangers going to places I have never been before. Now at the end I rather surprisingly feel a very strong sense of connection not only with my fellow pilgrims but with all the Christians who have gone before, right back to Paul and the first Christians. I feel very privileged and blessed and with a new sense of purpose in my life of faith.
Kerry Shields
A very enjoyable spiritual experience, made lots of friends, great traveling with Christian pilgrimage and Randa and John made the experience so much better
Jenny Warner
A unique experience, well supported and genuine care.
Dani Chamberlain
Both John and Randa were very approachable with any fears or worries. They worked tirelessly to ensure that everyone was catered for and were always present in everything that was in the programme
Christine Wilks
Thanks again for a wonderful experience , would not have seen those amazing Places without you
Rev. Christopher Power
Testimonies from earlier Pilgrimages
Randa and John arranged for me and my partner a personal private pilgrimage of Jordan & Israel which took place during April/May 2018. We were met at Amman airport and from that moment until delivery back to Amman airport 17 days later we were seamlessly transferred by driver and guide through a flawless itinerary of all biblical sites and many other worthy places of interest – benefiting at all times from the knowledge, wisdom and care of our guides. It proved a truly comprehensive Christian experience which I can fully recommend to any desiring pilgrim.
Philip, North Beach, WA
Overall I am thoroughly pleased that I participated in the pilgrimage. One of the best experiences I have had. The dynamics of our group worked well and the programme exceeded my expectations. Randa, you need to be congratulated, you excelled on this trip. I admire and respect what you have done for us
Peter White
Overall the trip was incredible. It was amazing to be surrounded by a different culture and landscape very unlike Australia. The first part of the trip involved a tour around Jordan where we visited ancient cities and places of significance. The clear highlight was Petra which displayed structures craved into rock with exquisite design and detail. This was followed by the tour of Israel where we covered many parts of the country including roman cities in the north, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and an incredible number of churches. Walking through the history of civilisation in one country is truly awe inspiring. As for the logistics, it was extremely well organised. The hotels varied but always ranged from adequate to 5 star. I particularly enjoyed the boutique hotel in Tel Aviv. The tour guides were informative and clearly experienced. I always felt safe and confident that we were being looked after. The food was delicious and I have come to really appreciate good hummus! The free wifi on the Israeli tour bus made keeping in contact with home very easy and allowed some of us to call home during reasonable hours J As for spiritually I found it incredible. One location stands out, the ancient and now ruined city of Magdala. We were fortunate enough to be toured around the ruins by Father Tim Meehn, a catholic priest, who brought the city and its first century synagogue to life. It is in ancient synagogues like the one in Magdala where Jesus would have spoken about his ideas, his perspective and his thoughts on our future. It is locations like the synagogue where someone listened to Jesus and carried the news. It is from locations like the synagogue that 2 billion people have come to know the miracles of Jesus Christ and his transforming power. It is locations like the synagogue where the Gospel was heard and eventually made its way to Perth. And this was just one place we visited. I cannot recommend enough that undertaking a Pilgrimage to Jordan, Israel and Palestine should be a priority for everyone. And Christian Pilgrimage is a great choice for ensuring it is a smooth and safe visit that will leave you transformed.
Reuben Edmonds
I had an excellent experience with Christian Pilgrimage on my trip to the Holy Lands in late 2015. The expertise, coordination, knowledge and support provided by their team enabled me to focus on the spiritual experience and significance of the Holy Lands more than I could have hoped for.
Melanie Gillis
A wonderful spiritual journey for which I came. Thank you Randa for your kind and careful attention and for the privilege of visiting the holy land.
Anne
A very good pilgrimage exceeding expectations. Always felt safe.
Jude
Thank you for the wonderful pilgrimage to the Holy Land and to the extension to Egypt. Our trip was everything we wanted to be. And thanks to you, we got a lot more than we expected. Our heartfelt thanks to you and the team at Christian Pilgrimage.
Peace in Christ Wendy and Brian
Dear Randa, The words “Thank You” would simply never be enough for the gift you have given my family. It all begins with your kind nature and passion. No matter the time or the question you always make yourself available and always made us comfortable. You listen carefully and with full respect to ensure we were looked after with our every need. Your honesty is so rare in this world that it’s refreshing to know that people like you still exist. Your expertise and knowledge made our travels to The Holy Land and Jordan the most amazing holiday my family have ever been on, I’m actually not sure anything will ever match it. The Guide and Driver you organised for us on our five day Private Tour were outstanding, a perfect fit for us. They were professional, fun, caring and so knowledgeable. They went above and beyond to make certain everything we wanted to achieve was accomplished. They will be forever in our hearts. You were fully aware of the symbolism these travels represented to our family, I wasn’t sure what to expect and I certainly never imagined it would change our lives but it did. It exceeded every aspect of our expectations and memories to last us our lifetime. You came into our life as a stranger, however remain in our lives as a true angel from the heavens. Without you we would not have followed our dream so soon in life, you helped it become a reality and shared the experience with us every step of the way. I hope now you see and understand why the words “Thank You” will ever be enough! I wish you every success as I watch you create the same dreams for many others.
Forever Grateful The Giofches Family
Catholic and Orthodox Traditions of the Church teach us that God’s presence in our midst is the most profound mystery. This Divine Mystery requires that we constantly engage and reflect upon the complex depths of real life with our Gospel faith. For a Christian every time one reads the scriptures it is a constant unravelling of this mystery. In our profound faith we are naturally attracted to Jesus. Thus dawns a wish in every Christian to visit the Holy Land, to the places where he prayed, preached and gave his life for our sake, at the Calvary. I too had this wish which I carried around for many years. In the parishes where I worked almost every year there were groups going on a visit to the Holy Land, but most of them were groups who made the trip to learn more of history than to enrich ones faith. Last year I came to know that John & Randa Snobar from Christian Pilgrimage were organizing a trip to the Holy Land from Queen of Apostles Church, Riverton. Reading their brochure and coming to know them, I felt that this is the group that would give me a faith enriching journey to the Holy Land. Both John & Randa are originally from the beautiful country of Jordan and Randa has studied and worked in Jerusalem. Therefore they have an in-depth knowledge of the Holy Land, the history, culture and tradition. From Perth we set out on May 5th and returned on 21st. Randa Snobar accompanied us all through the trip. Along with the local tour guides Anton and Ibrahim, Randa was there to provide for every need of the pilgrims. Her patience is remarkable. Since ours was a group consisted more of senior members, Randa was there to assist them with help and guidance whenever needed. Due to this no one in the group fell sick or had any safety issues. There was no rush at any point during our pilgrimage, we were provided enough time to rest and reflect and arrangements were made for the Holy Eucharist wherever possible. For the night we stayed at good hotels and the service was always good. It almost three months after our visit to the Holy Land and now when I read the scriptures I have a more vivid understanding and got to know the person of Jesus even better. A BIG THANK YOU TO CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGES! THANKS TO JOHN AND RANDA SNOBAR!
