The Way. The Truth. The Life.

A Thank You from 206 Tours President, Milanka Lachman

2024 Year in Review

Once again, God has blessed 206 Tours in so many ways.

• 30 Countries Visited
• 5,600 Private Masses Celebrated
• 9,053 Pilgrims (including 805 Priests & Deacons)
• 33,211 Flights Booked
• 81,733 Hotel Bookings / Overnights
• 183,300 Meals Enjoyed

Ultimately, the number of conversions and graces gained through Pilgrimages is what counts the most.

As 2025 is about to begin, my heart is full of gratitude.  A humble “Yes! I’ll do Pilgrimages” in 1985 did all of this. I was young and naïve; I had no money or big business plans. Responding “Yes” to a call can change everything. I never thought I would persevere through 40 years of delivering epic pilgrimages through many challenges. I never thought I would emerge stronger and more determined than ever. It has never been about me; it’s always been about the mission of 206 Tours Pilgrimages and glorifying God!

I thank you and all who have ever been on our pilgrimages—the staff who have ever worked for us, our spiritual directors, and the holiest Priests. Without them and daily Mass, there would be no pilgrimages. Thank you to the most incredible group leaders who have coordinated big and small groups across North America. Thank you to our Tour guides, who are, at times, the only in-person 206 Tours contact. Thank you to our ground partners, drivers, airlines, hotel staff, restaurants, and the list goes on. Each of you is such a blessing to me and 206 Tours. Each of you is a link on a chain, and the strength of each link keeps the pilgrimage chain unbreakable.

Our prayers continue to be with our guides in the Holy Land, who miss doing the job they love and seeing pilgrims visit the very places where Our Savior walked.  We are optimistic that we will resume to operate Holy Land in the second half of 2025.

In lieu of Christmas gifts, we are sending monetary gifts to our Tour Guides in the Holy Land. So far, we have sent $300,000 to 33 Guides. Thank you to all who are praying for them and those who have contributed to our fund. Your name and the exact gift amount are being forwarded directly to the guides.

I am truly humbled by your friendship and continued loyalty. 206 Tours has 5-star ratings on Google, Social Media, and Yelp. Reading the thousands of testimonials on our Client Letters page fills my heart with joy in a way nothing else can. Please continue to share, as your sharing pilgrimage experience can reach millions, making it one of the greatest forms of evangelization!

This Christmas, I wish you peace in your home, in your heart, and every day of your life.

Praise to Jesus Christ, the King of Kings. May He continue to be glorified in all that we do.

Stay Holy. Go on a Pilgrimage.

-Milanka Lachman

206 Tours President & Founder

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