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Medjugorje 2026 Special Early Booking Offer

At Joe Walsh Tours we are delighted to announce our 2026 Medjugorje Pilgrimage programme is now available to book. For all the pilgrims ready to travel to Medjugorje next year,

A simple guide on responsible travel

Undertaking a pilgrimage is not only a meaningful and spiritual experience for oneself but also an opportunity to practice responsible travel. As pilgrims journey to classic pilgrimage destinations such as

Plenary Indulgence in Medjugorje

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje has been granted a great blessing from the Church for the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. Pilgrims to the parish church of St James the Apostle in

Saint Nicholas, the original Father Christmas

6th December is the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas, also known as Nicholas of Bari and the saint who inspired the figure of Father Christmas or Santa Claus. Patron saint

Christmas Opening Hours

Dear customers, please note our Christmas opening hours are the following: DECEMBER CLOSED: 24th, 25th, 26th OPEN: 23rd, 27th, 30th, 31st [Team will be available online and by phone] JANUARY

8 Beautiful shrines of Italy

Home of saints, Popes and historic shrines, a pilgrimage to Italy is always a joyful and spiritually enriching experience. Today we introduce you to some of the most special and

Travel Tips for your Pilgrimage

If you are getting ready to book your next trip or travel, we have prepared our top useful travel tips for your pilgrimage with Joe Walsh Tours: CHECK LEVEL OF

Special Places: Montserrat Monastery

Mount Montserrat, Catalonia’s Sacred Mountain, is distinguished for its iconic needle-shaped peaks and rocky formations, sculpted over millions of years by natural erosion; and creating a landscape unlike any other.

Beautiful shrines of France

Let us take you on a virtual journey of spirituality visiting the most special sites of Catholic devotion; these are some of the most beautiful shrines of France: LISIEUX In

Special Places: Gavarnie

Caroline Trainor, who leads our team in Lourdes, shares some history about Gavarnie and its many sites to visit. As part of our pilgrimage to Lourdes, there is an optional

8 Beautiful Shrines of Europe

Pilgrims have travelled across Europe and the world for many centuries, visiting sacred relics and the resting place of saints. Today we introduce you to some of the most beautiful

8 beautiful day trips from Fatima

Fatima, in Portugal, is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations, receiving millions of pilgrims and visitors each year. If you're spending more than just a brief time in the

What happens in Rome during Jubilee Year?

Jubilee Year is a special time for pilgrimage in Catholic tradition, a year where pilgrims embark on a journey searching for plenary indulgence. "The Jubilee Indulgence is a concrete manifestation

Special Places: Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

As Camino pilgrims reach Monte do Gozo, the Mount of Joy, they can catch a first glimpse of their destination: the magnificent Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. This place marks the

Things to do on your pilgrimage to Rome

Home of Popes and Saints, cradle of Christianity and also of Western civilisation... There are many extraordinary holy sites to visit and things to do on a pilgrimage to Rome,

Special places to see in Assisi, home of Saint Francis

We introduce you to the most special places to see in Assisi, homeplace of Saint Francis and Saint Claire.

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