Airfare |
Airfare from any airport in the US or Canada. |
No airfare or airfare only from a single set airport. |
Airfare includes all taxes, seat assignments and luggage . |
Do not generally include taxes, seat assignments, or luggage. |
Flexibility—allowing various airlines. |
No airfare or a single flight offered. |
Honors customer preferences with seat assignments. |
Cannot request specific seats. |
Flexibility—deviations: pre-stays, post-stays, stop-overs, different dates, different return airports. |
No airfare or a single flight offered. |
Allows you to depart from your preferred airport anywhere in the U.S. |
Requires you to travel to a specific airport in the U.S. and then depart on your international flight from there. |
Upgrades Available: First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy. |
No upgrades offered. |
Flights are secured at time of booking, even though full payment is not required until 90 days prior to departure. |
Flights are not booked until closer to your departure date. |
Offerings & Customization |
Hotels are always first-class and centrally located. |
Hotels are only booked that have the “best deals” and are often located far outside the city where you are staying. |
The name of each hotel is displayed on your itinerary so you can fully review before booking. |
Hotels are not named prior to departure. |
Always go above and beyond “What Your Trip Includes” – surprise lunches, recognition of special occasions, and more. |
Extras require additional fees. |
Dinners are always included every day. |
Sometimes you are required to purchase dinner on your own. |
No hidden fees such as credit card fees. |
Hidden fees can pop up throughout your trip. |
We include all Sightseeing and Entrance fees. |
Extra fees are required throughout the tour in order to access certain sites. |
Cruise expenses are always included such as shore excursions, port taxes, and outside cabins. |
Cruises result in extra fees for excursions, taxes, or upgrades. |
Transfers are always provided according to one’s flight arrival / departure. |
Transfers are not always provided. |
Do our best to always group several people together and accommodate all pilgrims during transfers. |
Work off what is the most cost effective for them. |
Emergency Assistance |
Immediate assistance is provided by our 24/7 Emergency Support team with our US-based professionals and guides on your tour. |
Often difficult to promptly get ahold of any team members, especially after hours or on weekends. |
Prompt assistance bringing pilgrims home during any unforeseen emergency. |
Pilgrims may be stranded during unforeseen events. |
Professional help with any potential flight disruptions, missed connections, or delays. |
You may be required to work with the airline yourself to try and rebook your flights. |
Proactive service adjustments to ensure minimal traveler stress. |
Do not cover extra transfers, flight adjustments or additional hotel stays. |