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Religious Tourism As A Means Of Intercultural Interaction And Overcoming Religious Confrontation

Table 1:

Classification Criteria Types Description
1. Number Of People Travelling Individual 1 – 5 People
Group 6 And More People
2. Travelling Region Domestic Within The Native Country
International Outside The Native Country
3. Organization Type Package Tour A Tour That Comprises Transport And Accommodation Advertised And Sold Together By A Vendor Known As A Tour Operator
Independent Travel A Travel In Which You Organize Things Yourself, Rather Than Using A Company
4. Aim Religious Tour A Tour Aiming At The Visiting Holy Places Visiting To Gain Knowledge About Their History And Cultural Background
Pilgrimage A Tour Aiming At The Visiting Holy Places To Worship Holy Items And Carry Out Religious Ceremonials
5. Age Groups 0-13 Children Accompanied By Parents
14-24 Youth
25-44 Young, Economically Active People
45-64 Middle Aged Economically Active People
65- Retired
6. Transportation Pedestrian Travelling On Foot
Using Traditional Types Of Transport Automobile, Bus, Water, Mixed; Aviation, Rail, Road, Sea, River Transport, Etc.
Using Exotic Types Of Transport Horse And Camel Riding, Canoeing, Etc.
7. Recourses Used Natural Cathedrals, Churches, Monasteries, Mosques, Religious Museums, Spiritual Centers
Cultural Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Caves Etc.
8. Trip Duration One Day Accommodation Is Not Needed
Prolonged Accommodation Facilities Are Organized
9. Tourist Flow’s Intensity Seasonal Depending On Any Climatic, Political Or Other Reasons
Off Season Independent Of Any Climatic, Political Or Other Reasons
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