The Shroud as it appears as a photographic negative, from the first photograph ever taken of it.

This inexplicable image of a man is much more than a relic.

John Jackson, Ph.D. led the scientific team "STURP" that examined The Shroud in 1978 in Turin, Italy. Dr. John Jackson and his wife, Rebecca Jackson, MBA, a noted ethnologist invite you to join them on this historic Turin Shroud Center trip. John & Rebecca established the first Shroud Center in Moscow, Russia in 1997. Dr. John Jackson and Rebecca Jackson, MBA  research and travels make this a once in a life time experience.

Our spiritual pilgrimage begins departing the U.S.A. for Mexico City where we are welcomed by our local guide who accompanies us to our hotel. Our hotel is located near many local shops and restaurants.  Get acquainted dinner tonight and welcome drink.

Day 2 - Mexico City  

On the way to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we visit the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, the church where Juan Diego was baptized, the original Cathedral, and the miraculous Tilma of Juan Diego, the Indian Chapel, the Capuchinas Chapel, El Pocito Chapel, and onto the Chapel of the Roses. Our full days visit continues to Juan Diego’s family home and to the site where Our Lady healed Juan Bernardino and a visit to the Archological Museum before returning to our hotel in the Zona Rosa.

Day 4 - Mexico City - Puebla

Breakfast in the hotel, personal free time before our return home today.

What is included: ¨      Scheduled airline flights and  airport transfers ¨      Twin-bedded rooms, hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling ¨      Meals: Buffet  Breakfast daily,  Arrival Dinner ¨     Tour Director    ¨Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach¨      Lectures by Turin Shroud Center¨      All entrance fees¨     Guided sightseeing as described¨        

 Special Features:     ¨   Anthropological Museum ¨  Dr. Adolfo Orozco Meeting ¨      Flight Bag, Document wallet, Name badge and portfolio of  travel documents and maps¨                                                                              Call for pricing info.

2009 July

Simply spectacular “undiscovered country"
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast is a land of deep-blue seas and sandy beaches, endowed with ancient villages, Roman ruins and cuisine fresh from the sea.

Join Dr. John Jackson & Rebecca Jackson, MBA on the Turin Shroud Center's inaugural visit to Dubrovnik and Medjugorje including a special meeting with           Fr. Jozo. In 1998 Turin, Italy at the Exposition of the Shroud of Turin, they met Fr. Jozo. Sure to be unforgettable experience! Register early!!

Day 1/2  Depart USA
Depart together accompanied by John and Rebecca for Dubrovnik - the city is Europe's best kept secret & still an undiscovered jewel.

Day 3 - 4 Dubrovnik's Annual Summer Festival
Today’s guided walking tour of Dubrovnik's walled fortress city surrounded by over a mile of high stone walls, is an architectural treasure. Its massive ramparts protect ancient houses that cluster on terraced slopes with narrow cobblestone streets that wind throughout the city.  Because of a magnificent view of medieval Dubrovnik, a walk along the town ramparts is a must - it is on UNESCO’S World Heritage Sites. The walls encompass buildings from its founding in the 7th century to their construction begun in the 12th century. The entire city is closed to automobiles.

You walk along the Stradun, through small squares, and monumental fortresses to see the Franciscan Monastery predominantly inhabited by the daughters of aristocratic families in the past, visit the Dominican Monastery, the Duke’s Palace, Rector’s Palace, the fortress of St. John and the Cathedral, virtually unchanged since medieval times. Visit the oldest pharmacy in Europe and fantastic treasured relics of the Franciscan Monastery as well as a 3rd century incorruptible Saint

Spend an unforgettable day accompanied by our guide on a drive through villages and valleys to stop for a picture-perfect view of the Croatian peninsula. Board our coach to continue  to a renowned restaurant on the entire Dalmatian Coast which sits next to an old mill alongside a cascading waterfall. Welcomed with a traditional local brandy and dried figs.  Enjoy the ambience, exceptional wines and traditional cuisine accompanied by a  musical performance.  

The entire walled city becomes an open-air stage as plays, concerts and folk dances are performed in intimate market squares and foyers of Renaissance palaces.  Attend a traditional folk festival including a folkloric performance presented by the local villagers in colorful regional costumes considered to be the most beautiful in Croatia.  Villagers dance dressed in red-capped black and white costumes.  

Korcula Cruise - Roman Ruins
On our excursion boat from Dubrovnik to Korcula, the memory of Marco Polo is still alive. A visit to the ancient town of Korcula, situated on a tiny, fortified peninsula dominated by a 15th century Cathedral will include a stroll along the narrow, intersecting streets in which numerous medieval buildings of interest can be found.  ancient salt-works of the Republic of Ragusa and the longest fortification in Europe.    

Day 5 -7 Medjugorje Podbrdo Mt. Krizevac Meeting with Fr. Jozo
Early morning drive along the spectacular Adriatic coast to Medjugorje high in the mountains in a valley where thin clouds streak mistily through the sky over the hill of Apparitions and Cross Mountain.   Meet the locals and learn all about the village as our group will be treated as friends and relatives.  Meetings with the visionaries who are all expected at this special time of year and other special events scheduled are posted each day by our guide. Morning drive to meet Fr. Jozo, visit the cave of martyr’s.  Early climb up Mt. Krizevac to see the sun rise is truly special.

Day 8  Return home.

What is included: ¨      Scheduled airline flights and  airport transfers ¨      Twin-bedded rooms, hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling ¨      American style Breakfast daily ¨     Tour Director    ¨Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach¨      Lectures by Turin Shroud Center¨      All entrance fees¨     Guided sightseeing as described:¨      Sirokj Briej  

 Special Features:     ¨      Dubrovnik Summer Festival       ¨      Fr. Jozo meeting   ¨      Meet & pray with the visionaries ¨      Flight Bag, Document wallet, Name badge and portfolio of   travel documents and maps¨      Cruise to Korcula