206 review
First impressions matter, and unfortunately, 206 fell short in that regard with the account representative who handled the tour. She came across as impersonal and not very friendly, which made me hesitant to ask questions. At times, it even felt like I wasn’t being treated as a valued customer.
Looking back, I think I’m more disappointed about the customer service I received, and I wish it had felt more personal and supportive.
The trip itself was action-packed — as expected, there was a lot of walking. Since this was my first pilgrimage, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. While it was enriching to visit so many sacred sites, I didn’t feel I had enough quiet moments to truly pray or reflect. I don’t place that entirely on 206 Tours. October was close to the end of the Jubilee year, so there was a big influx of pilgrims from many different countries. With that many people, it’s understandable that things felt a bit rushed.
We also changed tour guides three times, which may have led to some miscommunication and a lack of consistency throughout the trip. It would’ve been nice to have one steady guide to provide continuity and spiritual leadership.
We stayed in four different hotels. The first one was fabulous, but the quality went downhill after that. At the second hotel, I was placed in an accessible room with a bathroom that was uncomfortably high, and since I shared a room, we were only given one key, which was inconvenient. The third hotel was extremely small — really cramped — though the fourth one was much better.
Overall, I’m grateful for the experience and the opportunity to visit so many sacred places.








