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Pilgrimage Holidays to Iona

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life to relax and reflect on a pilgrimage holiday on the sacred isle of Iona. Thanks to the fame of its monastic founder, St Columba, the island has always been revered as a holy place, and, over the centuries, Iona has continually been a centre for pilgrimage.

Time can be spent exploring Iona with the option to join in with the Iona Community and attend daily services in Iona Abbey. You can join a pilgrimage walk around the island, or spend the days on your own in quiet reflection. For birdwatchers, artists and photographers Iona offers a further side to indulge in your passions with its plethora of bird and wildlife.

Retreat to Iona 2026 - 6 days

A spiritual retreat staying on Iona amidst wonderful scenery and wildlife. Time can be spent exploring Iona with the option to join in with the Iona Community and attend daily services in Iona Abbey.

Prices from £2,150 pp

McCabe Educational Trust

The McCabe Educational Trust is the charitable wing of McCabe Pilgrimages, functions independently with its own board of Directors and is a registered charity.

Organising a Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage is our speciality and in 2023 we celebrated our 40th year in business – so we must be doing something right! We work with all denominations and are happy to tailor every pilgrimage to the needs of each particular church. For instance, some parties would plan one or two Eucharists during their pilgrimage but others will choose a daily celebration. In the Holy Land, your focus may be the Galilean ministry or a re-creation of Holy Week in Jerusalem. You tell us what your particular interest is and we will recommend an itinerary