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BRITISH REFORMATION & CHRISTIANITY TOURJune 9-18, 2024
England & Scotland: Edinburg, Oban, Oxford, London
(Optional Ireland pre-tour June 6-9)
With Dr. Greg King, Dean of the School of Religion, Southern Adventist University
OPTIONAL IRELAND PRE-TOUR
Thurs., June 6 Fly from home airport to Dublin, Ireland.
Fri., June 7 Arrive in Dublin and check in to hotel. Supper, vespers with Dr. Greg & Mary King, and overnight in Dublin.
Sab., June 8 Breakfast and Sabbath morning worship. Depart for National Botanic Gardens. Supper, free time, and overnight in Dublin.
Sun., June 9 Depart for city tour of Dublin. Visit Trinity College, Book of Kells, Powerscourt Estate Gardens, and Glendalough. Supper and overnight in Dublin.
Mon. June 10 Fly to Edinburgh for main tour.
MAIN TOUR: SCOTLAND & ENGLAND
Sun., June 9 Fly out from home airport to Edinburgh, Scotland.
Mon, June 10 Arrive throughout the day in Edinburgh. Transfer to hotel and check-in (after 2:00 p.m.). Supper, opening worship at 7:00 p.m., and overnight in Edinburgh.
Tues, June 11 Daily breakfast and morning worship. Depart for Edinburgh Castle. Walk Royal Mile. Open lunch. Visit St. Giles Church and John Knox House. Supper, free time, and overnight in Edinburgh.
Wed, June 12 Depart for St. Andrews. Take walking tour of St. Andrews, and play the putting course at the birthplace of golf. Visit martyrdom sites of Patrick Hamilton and George Wishart. Explore abbey ruins. Arrive at Oban. Supper, free time, and overnight in Oban.
Thurs, June 13 Take ferry to Isle of Mull and Isle of Iona; tour birthplace of Scottish Christianity. Supper, free time, and overnight in Oban.
Fri, June 14 Journey to Ambleside in the beautiful Lake District. Supper, vespers, and overnight in the Lake District.
Sabbath, June 15 Breakfast and Sabbath morning worship. Depart for Oxford, C.S. Lewis home, Martyr’s Monument. Provided Sabbath lunch. Arrive in London. Supper and overnight in London.
Sun., June 16 Tour Tower of London and Hyde Park. Attend Evensong service in Westminster Abbey. Open supper and overnight in London
Mon., June 17 Tour Hampton Court Palace and British Museum. Afternoon free time, open supper, and overnight in London.
Tues., June 18 Fly home, extend stay in London, or continue onto Berlin for German Reformation Tour “From Luther to WWII and Beyond” (June 18-26), with optional extension to Salzburg (June 26-29).
British Reformation Tour: 2350 British pounds (shared room); 3350 (single room). Package includes: hotels, sightseeing and admissions, motorcoach transportation, gratuities, buffet breakfast and Sabbath vegetarian lunch, and post-departure trip insurance. (Note: daily lunches & suppers are not included, allowing for enjoyable dining choices and free time in Edinburgh, Oban, Oxford, and London.)
Optional Ireland Pre-Tour; 950 Euro (shared room); 1450 Euro (single room). Includes: hotels, sightseeing and admission, motorcoach transportation, gratuities, breakfast and Sabbath lunch, and post-departure trip insurance. Also includes one-way group flight June 10 from Dublin to Edinburgh.
Post-Departure Trip Insurance: Post-departure trip insurance is included through Adventist Risk Management. The insurance provides generous coverage for post-departure emergencies, including hospitalization and lost luggage, and also provides coverage for trip cancellation for medical reasons.
Flight: Est. $600-$1200 roundtrip. Multi-city flight itinerary will be (1) June 9, 2024: Home Airport-Edinburg and (2) June 18, 2024: London-Home Airport. Airfares will come available 11 months prior to the tour, and flight guidance will be provided at that time.
Presenter: Our special presenter for the British Reformation & Christianity Tour is Dr. Greg King, dean of the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University.
SIGN-UP AND TIMELINE
Spring 2023: Initial sign-up on first-come basis. To hold space on this tour, email your name(s) to [email protected] and pay the $250/person deposit at tabghatours.com/payment. Deposit is not refundable but is deducted from final tour payment.
Feb. 1, 2024. Final payment due, based on current exchange rate.
June 6/9, 2024. Depart for Ireland or Scotland.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Edinburgh, United Kingdom