Encounter a Richly Rewarding,
Purely Personalized...

Artful Journey into Faith

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Take that leap and embark upon a personalized pilgrimage to discover something "within" yourself, and in the process a beautiful metamorphosis or
a spiritual awakening can occur through your will and God's grace!



Journeys into Divine Destinations



True Religion

Encounter Reformation History,
Religious Heritage Sites &
Enriching Educational Journeys of Faith


Yaweh's Spiritual Home (Israel)
Tour Package includes:
9 Nights in the Holy Land featuring:
A journey retracing the footsteps of our Holy Father and Jesus of Nazareth on this Christian (or Jewish) heritage tour into Tel Aviv, Tiberias, the Sea of Galilee, Mt Tabor, Nazareth, Caesarea, Jericho, Qumran, Masada, Jerusalem, Mt Zio, Bethelem & The Old City.  Experience this beautiful yet complex world of dual
cultures and faiths!
Exclusive Sightseeing with Private Guide
Deluxe Accommodations & Transportation
Scheduled Meals throughout tour including -
A Bedouin Tented Farewell Dinner
All Taxes and much more!
$2150 per person*


 
The Exodus Route & The Dead Sea 
(Jordan, Petra & Amman)
Tour Package includes:
9 Nights in the Desert Oasis featuring:
Journey by horseback to the ancient Rose City of Petra exploring the area via the secret road, enjoy an afternoon excursion into an exotic Souk Market, visit the Royal Tombs, admire the mosaics within the Church of Petra, travel along the historical King's Highway to see the churches of Umm al Rassas, see Madaba and Mt Nebo, continue to the Dead Sea for a relaxing soak, view the discovered site of "Bethany beyond the Jordan", and then a finale dinner in Amman.
Exclusive Sightseeing with Private Guide
Deluxe Accommodations & Transportation
Scheduled Meals throughout tour
All Taxes and much more!
$2899 per person*



The Byzantium of Ancient Greece (Greece)
Tour Package includes:
11 Nights in Byzantine Greece featuring:
A journey within the Byzantine churches of ancient Greece, beginning with Thessaloniki and onward to explore the fascinating Monasteries of the Meteora formed by a rare geological phenomenon, view the mosaic icons of Daphni Monastery, visit Athen's Byzantine Museum along with the city's many significant churches, sail to the isalnd of Tinos to view its famous Panagia Evangelistria Church and complete the odyssey on the isle of Patmos to see the holy landmarks of the Cave of the Apocalypse
and St John's Monastery!
Exclusive Sightseeing with Private Guide
Deluxe Accommodations & Transportation
Scheduled Meals throughout tour
All Taxes and much more!
$3100 per person*



Divine Shrines & Lourdes  (France)
Tour Package includes:
11 Nights in Divine France featuring:
A journey into Paris to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and onto the Basilica of Sacre Coeur, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Shrine, St Vincent de Paul Shrine, traveling onward to Lisieux to visit Les Buissonnets (family home of St Therese) and visit the Basilica of St Therese and St Peter's Cathedral; rail aboard the high-speed TGV train to Lourdes where you will visit The Grotto of the Virgin Mary and Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, the proceed to the medieval town of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Carcassonne, and continue to Avignon, Paray-le-Monial, Chapel of the Apparitions, The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Nevers and St Gildard.  The tour ends with a finale to Europe's most celebrated shrine and yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chartres and its Cathedral!
Exclusive Sightseeing with Private Guide
Deluxe Accommodations & Transportation
Scheduled Meals throughout tour
All Taxes and much more!
$2595 per person*



Footsteps of St Patrick (Ireland)
Tour Package includes:
10 Nights in Graceful Ireland featuring:
A journey into Dublin where you'll visit St Patrick's Cathedral, Oscar Wilde's Trinity College, continuing to the Emerald Isle of Knock and the Shrine, Church of the Apparition, The Folk Museum, and to Galway's graceful Benedictine castle of Kylemore Abbey, then embark on an Aran Islands Excursion to Inishmore and see the dramatic prehistoric stone fort of Dun Aengus.  Then off to the Ring of Kerry in Killarney to kiss the magical stones, and then take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride through the national park and the Lakes of Killarney to the ancient Ross Castle; afterwards cross the the Kerry Mountains over into the County of Cork where the Danish Vikings founded Waterford for a guided inside tour of its Castle, and then onward into Glendalough to visit an early Christian monastic site founded in the 6th century and return to the vibrant city of Dublin!
Exclusive Sightseeing with Private Guide
Deluxe Accommodations & Transportation
Scheduled Meals throughout tour
All Taxes and much more!
$1899 per person *



Holy Marian Shrines of Europe
(Portugal, Spain, France)
Tour Package includes:
11 nights of Sacred Places featuring:
Journey into the holy shrines within Europe's finest historic places - visit Lisbon to see the Jeronimos Monastery, Church of St Anthony, and the Church of the Holy Miracle in Santarem; continue to Fatima to visit Our Lady Fatima Shrine and the Chapel of Apparitions and onward to Santiago de Compostela to walk the Camino Pilgrim's Way and its beautiful Cathedral; afterwards onto the Way of St James to Burgos and the historic capital of Old Castile into the Basque country, then arrive into Lourdes, France to see the Grotto of Virgin Mary and Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine to perhaps bathe in the healing waters and attend the Blessing of the Sick.  Cross the scenic Pyrenees Mountains into Spain's Saragossa to visit the most famous Marian shrine - The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, continuing onto Madrid for more historical sightseeing and a visit to the Prado Museum!
Exculsive Sightseeing with Private Guide
Deluxe Accommodations & Transportation
Scheduled Meals throughout tour
All Taxes and much more!
$2199 per person*


 
The Ottoman Empire Unplugged (Turkey)
Tour Package includes:
9 Nights in the Old Empire feauring:
A journey into the Old City of Istanbul from where where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled; experience Hagia Sofia Basilica and the behemoth Grand Bazaar; continue to Gallipoli and onward to conquer Troy of Homer's poetry and see the excavations of nine revealed ancient cities; then continue to Kusadasi on the Aegean Coast to explore the best preserved classical Roman city - legendary Ephesus.  Afterwards continue to Pamukkale to view the gleaming white calcium terraced pools known as the "Cotton Castles" and to take a relaxing dip in the warm waters of the thermal spa pools of Hierapolis; proceed onward to visit some ancient caravanserais en route to Turkey's crown jewel in her crown, Cappadocia where you will explore the fairy chimneys and cave dwellings, troglodyte villages, subterranean churches and rock fortresses; also visit the World Heritage site of Goreme Valley where stunning rock-cut Byzantine churches, chapels and temples exist.  Continue along the scenic coast into Ankara and end your stay once again in Istanbul! 
Exclusive Sightseeing with Private Guide
Deluxe Accommodations & Transportation
Scheduled Meals throughout tour
All Taxes and much more!
$1895 per person*


The Tao of Zen (Japan)
Tour Package includes:
10 Nights in East Meets West featuring:
Journey into olden times and modern day within Japan - beginning with neon bustling Tokyo, visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple and all the city's complex and individual personalities.  Continue by Shinkansen bullet train to historic Kyoto to visit the Nijo Castle, the Temple of the Gold Pavillion, the Imperial Palace and free time to enounter with Geishas, sip tea in a serene garden in a traditional ceremony and to explore the local artisans of every imaginable handicraft.  Continue onward to Hiroshima where you will visit Miyajima Island to see the Itsukushima Shrine (famous for its floating Torii Gate) and to see the Peace Park Memorial and Museum!  Enjoy a finale dinner in a traditional Japanese yakatori or soba noodle shop!
Exclusive Sightseeing with Private Guide
Deluxe Accommodations & Transportation
Scheduled Meals throughout tour
All Taxes and much more!
$2499 per person*


Land of Pyramids & Pharaohs (Egypt)
Tour Package includes:
10 Nights in Classical Egypt featuring:
A journey into Egypt's best historical sites beginning in Cairo to see the treasures of King Tutankhamen in the Egyptian Museum and touring inside Old Cairo and the Islamic Citadel; then onto Luxor to view the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore the Giza Plateau including the massive lion-headed Sphinx and the famous Zhoser's step pyramid.  Continue into the Valley of the Kings to see the Colossi of Memnon and then embark on a Nile cruise to the ancient temples and onto Kom Ombo, Aswan and the High Dam and Abu Simbel; return to Cairo via an overnight train journey!
Exclusive Sightseeing with Private Guide
Deluxe Accommodations & Transportation
Scheduled Meals throughout tour
All Taxes and much more!
$2150 per person*

Other Spiritual Enrichments:
Retracing The Apostles Footsteps
(The Apostle Paul & John The Evangelist)
The Lutheran Reformation
The Presbyterian Reformation
The Methodist Trail
Orthodox Christian Theology
The Dutch Lutheran Reformation
Roots of the Catholic Faith
Baptist Heritage into England
Byzantium Iconography Tours
Buddhism - In the Footsteps of Buddha
C.S. Lewis's Heartland


It's A Spiritual Thing

Encounter a Spiritual Awakening,
Inspiring Spectacular Sites &
Joyful Journeys to Renew the Spirit


Stairways to Heaven (Santorini)
5 Night Accommodations on Santorini
(in a 4-star charming hotel on the edge)
Roundtrip Air from Athens
Private Winery Tour  with Tasting
Island by Moped Full-Day Excursion
Breakfast Daily
$1495 per person*


The Twelve Apostles (Capetown)
6 Nights Deluxe Accommodations
(at The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa)
5-Course Gourmet Dinner for Two
1-hr Sanctuary Spa Rock Pools Session
Glass of Sparkling Wine
Romantic Rose Petal Turndown
Tea By The Sea Experience
Breakfast Daily
$1575 per person*


The Waves of Buddha (New Mexico)
4 Nights at Ten Thousand Waves Spa Retreat
(in the luxurious Luna Room)
Buddha's Treat Spa Package includes:
One Private Bath Ritual
Deluxe Detox Herbal Wrap
55-min Therapeutic Massage
Salt Glow Scrub Treatment
$995 per person*


Darwin's Tempting Triangle (Galapagos)
5 Nights Island Exploration package includes:
2 Nights at Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge
1 Night at Red Mangrove Floreana Lodge
2 Nights at Red Mangrove Isabella Lodge
Entrance into National Parks & all fees
Daily Guided Excursions
All local internal transportation
All meals during island stays
$2855 per person*


The Beautiful Franciscan (Florence)
5 Nights at The Santa Maria Novella Hotel
Private Guided Tour of Cathedrals & Sites
Private Candlelight Dinner for Two
Breakfast Daily
$1425 per person*




Surf Angel (Costa Rica)
3 Nights at The Cuna del Angel Hotel
(in an Angel Deluxe Room)
Angel Wellness Package includes:
One Marina Spa Experience for Two
(Mineral Salts Scrub, Seaweed Wrap, Sea Bath)
Additional Angel Amenities
Gourmet Dinner for Two
Buffet Breakfast Daily
$995 per person*



Spiritual Santuaries & Monasteries

Encounter a Serene Sanctuary,
or a Majestic Monastery Stay &
Come Away with your Sanity Saved


St Catherine's Monastery (Mt Sinai)
& The Valley of Sin (Egypt)
Journey across the Suez Canal on a pilgrimage into the desert landscape of the Israelites to St Catherine's Monastery, take a camel ride with the Bedouins to learn the history and vibrant folklore of this ancient sacred land, walk in the footsteps of Moses to reach the summit of Mount Sinai just before dawn, and travel to the eastern shores of the Sinai Peninsula to journey across the Red Sea by ferry.  Continue onward into the Valley of Sin from Elim on a 4x4 vehicle adventure filled with ancient Egyptian stone mines, desert rock carvings and Sinaitic inscriptions - a desert adventure like no other!
(For more details contact us)



Fantastic Monastic (Spain)
3 Nights Accommodations in Catalonia
(in Superior 3-star charming hotel)
Guided Visit to Montserrat Monastery
(11th Century Benedictine monastery)
One Winery Visit in the local region
One Special Lunch in Montserrat
3-Day Compact Rental Car to explore
Breakfast Daily
$1095 per person*


Sister Act in The Abbey (France)
4 Nights Accommodations in Avignon
(in Deluxe 4-star charming Provencal inn)
Half-Day Guided Tour into Van Gogh's Provence
Visit to the Abbaye de Notre Dame de L'Annonciation to support the Gregorian nuns
who sing their haunting chants which remind us of the power of the human voice
(now available on CD - click here)
Abbey website click here for more information
4-Day Compact Rental Car to explore
Breakfast Daily
$1255 per person*


Personal Pilgrimages & Festivals

Encounter a Purely Personal Faith,
Off-the-Beathen-Path Journeys &
Festive Celebrations of Faith


Gate of Heavenly Peace (China/Tibet)
Tour package includes:
10 nights in Ancient Buddhism featuring:
A journey to China to explore the heart of Buddha within Beijing, its Forbidden City and enter into the Gate of Hevenly Peace, walk a section of the Great Wall, wander through the Silk Alley markets and see the beautiful Summer Palace.  Continue into Xi'an to its Terracotta Warriors, attend a Tang Dynasty Dinner and Cultural Performance, visit a Panda Rescue and Breeding Center and enjoy a leisurely bike ride to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.  Proceed into Lhasa by flight to explore the mythical city of Tibet, its Potala Palace and Dalai Lama's Summer Palace including Jokhang (considered to be the holiest of shrines in Tibet).  See Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery and afterwards experience the Barkhor markets.  Enjoy a fantastic finale into the Himalayas by 4x4 wheel drives for a breathtaking view of Yamdrok Lake (one of Tibet's three holy lakes) where you will witness nomadic
culture of the local pilgrims.
Exculsive Sightseeing with Private Guide
Deluxe Accommodations & Transportation
Scheduled Meals throughout tour
All Taxes and much more!
$3295 per person*



Sole Survivor (Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa)
Tour package includes:
8 nights of Summit Trekking featuring:
Journey into the African Continent and reach for the skies, climb to the summit of the world's tallest mountain and challenge your soul (and soles).  Begin in Nairobi then to Moshi where you will meet your expert guide.  After a thorough briefing, begin your trek up to Mandara Hut, onward and up to Horombo Hut and Kibo Hut.  Continue the ascent up a steep slope to Gilman's Point located on the rim of the crater and up to Uhuru Peak.  Dwell on your amazing accomplishment and take several moments to dwell in the magnificence of it all! 
All Transportation with Expert Guides
Scheduled Meals throughout tour
(includes fees to local mountain authorities)
$2195 per person*



Heaven Scent (Italy)
4 Nights Accommodations in Spello
(within a private charming Tuscan residence)
Experience an unusal floral act of religious devotion, where all the streets are covered in elaborately composed floral mosaics made up entirely of cut-up flower petals.  The entire town is carpeted in flowers to commemorate the 9th Sunday after Easter (in June). 
Truly a spectacular heaven scent festival is witnessed at the Infiorate di Spello!
4-Day Compact Rental Car to explore
Breakfast Daily
$1175 per person*


 
The Living Dead Discovery (Mexico)
4 Nights Accommodations in Oaxaca
(in a Superior 4-star charming hotel)
Witness a festival of commemoration in those who have passed away (The Day of The Dead), as you gather with locals in a spectacular memorial that encompasses two days in November each year (November 1st & 2nd in honor of All Saints Day and All Souls Day).  Experience cultural end-of-life traditions which include building personal altars in honor of the departed loved-ones, offerings made of sugar skulls, marigold flowers, and other favorite foods of the deceased - and ending with an erie yet joyful candlelit visitation celebration to the local gravesites. 
Truly a Mexican holiday worth living for!
$1595 per person*



Rite Stuff in Our Big Backyard (USA)
Foreign rituals, practices, customs and cultures
can be experienced in our own backyard!
Venture into any of these unusual
local destinations:

Burning Man (Black Rock Desert, NV)

Heartland Bohemian (Cedar Rapids, IO)

Epiphany on The Gulf (Tarpon Springs, FL)

Tibetans in The Rockies (Colorado)

Japanese Zenists (Tassajara Retreat, CA)

To design a personal pilgrimage or an Artful Journey to a
divine destination of your choice,
contact Inner Life Travel




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Experience.....

Philanthro-Travel
A life-changing experience and enriching journey to a destination with the intent to compassionately immerse yourself
 within an impactful and meaningful
cultural and human exchange!
(for more details click here)




* Please note: Same travel terms and conditions apply to the above special journeys, as are stated on the
"Jet Me Away Now" page *