About Marian Tours International

Who are we?

Marian Tours was founded in 1991 by Judy Robinson to take bus trips to the various Marian and Eucharistic conferences that were popular in the United States at the time.

As interest in these conferences declined, people began to look elsewhere for spiritually oriented travel. In response, Judy began to organize trips to such places as Fatima, Lourdes, Medjugorje and Betania. The latter, a site approved by the local bishop, became especially popular during the war in Bosnia in the early 1990's. In time other sites, including The Holy Land, Rome,

Judy and friend

Ireland, central Europe, and Greece were added as interest in these pilgrimages in general increased. For those who would like to stay closer to home we now offer the the possibility of a trip to the California Missions or Eastern Canada.

Judy has become a seasoned traveler, proficient at organizing fun-filled and interesting trips. And she has been able to attract excellent priests. The current company name was chosen to truly reflect our mission: to provide excellent worldwide Catholic travel experiences.

About Group Travel

Why should you travel in a group and not just go there on your own? Only you can answer that question. Many find group travel much more fun and informative. On our trips, you have the companionship of a priest and a guide, which you wouldn't have on your own. Detailed schedule planning is done for you assuring that you won’t waste time or attempt too much.

A Marian Tours Group in Mexico City

Riding in the comfort of a modern bus sure beats driving in an unfamiliar country. And, although it may not appear so in the beginning, group travel is more economical.

About Cost

While we’re on the subject, we should say a word about cost. If you check around, you will find that our prices are competitive with comparable tours. But we have never felt that the trips that cost the least are the best. We always strive to give the best value which means, to us: good but not luxury hotels, good but not gourmet food, convenient but not lavish transportation. There are ways in all of these areas to cut costs. But the cheapest prices seldom make for a pleasant trip.

About the Itineraries

The itineraries that we have include worthwhile sites that we ourselves like to visit. We leave ample time for relaxed visiting without rushing through only to wonder what you saw. All entry fees are included; there are no extra-cost side trips when you get there. The local guides we have used are some of the best available. In short, you can book that "trip of a lifetime" with Marian Tours, fully confident you will have a great experience. To be sure of this, we'll be going with you.

Be sure to read What Is a Pilgrimage?