After your arrival in Geneva, we’ll share in opening reflections and then lunch together (included). In the early afternoon, we will visit Espace Madeleine, a new worshiping community focused on openness and welcome, to learn more about their ministry in Geneva and beyond. Then enjoy free time to explore scenic downtown Geneva before an opening dinner. Overnight at Bernina Hotel Geneva.

We will start the morning with a visit to the Museum of the Reformation, retracing the history of the Reformation movement as it took root in Geneva through John Calvin and others before spreading across the world. After lunch (included) our day continues with a walking tour of Geneva focused on Reformation history including St. Pierre’s Cathedral where John Calvin preached and the Reformation Wall which pays tribute to many great reformers in Geneva and beyond. Dinner tonight is on your own in any of Geneva’s wonderful restaurants. Overnight at Bernina Hotel Geneva. 

Those joining the abbreviated pilgrimage will depart today from DFW on an overnight flight to Edinburgh, Scotland.  

We begin the day in conversation with a local church leader to reflect on the state of the church today. Drawing on our learnings about both the Swiss Reformation and the contemporary work of local churches,  we’ll reflect together on how the church is continually called to be reformed. From here we will head to the airport for our short flight to Edinburgh where we'll have dinner and overnight accommodations at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre.

Our time in Scotland begins with morning worship at Greyfriars Presbyterian Church, the first post-Reformation church in Scotland and home of an original copy of Scotland’s National Covenant. After worship, we’ll have lunch together at the Grassmarket Cafe, a social enterprise ministry started by the Greyfriars Kirk. We will spend the afternoon with Rev. Richard Frazer, Associate Pastor of Greyfriars, to think together about pilgrimage and contemporary expressions of ministry. Optionally, you can attend the Sunday evening music program at St. Giles Cathedral. Dinner tonight is on your own in any of Edinburgh’s restaurants. Overnight at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre. 

Today we’ll take a day trip to Glasgow where we will begin by connecting with members of the Iona Communityin Glasgow to learn about their mission and ministry. After lunch, we’ll visit Govan Church, home of the Govan Stones – carved stones, crosses, and sarcophagi dating to the Viking period in Scotland. From here we’ll head into central Glasgow for a short visit to the cathedral before free time for exploration and dinner (on your own). At the appointed time we’ll gather and return to Edinburgh for overnight accommodations at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre. 

Our day begins with a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle. From there we’ll proceed to St. Giles Cathedral, the mother church of the Church of Scotland. After joining their mid-day prayer service, we’ll take a short break for lunch (on your own). After lunch we’ll have a short walking tour that includes the John Knox home, John Knox’s burial site, and the Royal Mile. You’ll have some free time before dinner (on your own) in Edinburgh’s lovely restaurants. Overnight at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre. 

Our time in Stirling includes a visit to Stirling Castle, the former residence of Stewart kings and queens; the Wallace Monument, dedicated to the Scottish patriot and martyr Sir William Wallace whose story was dramatically portrayed in the film Braveheart; and Church of the Holy Rude – “rude” means “cross” in Scottish – with its important role in the history of Scottish rule. After visiting Stirling, we’ll proceed to Dundee for dinner (included) and overnight accommodations at Sleeperz Hotel Dundee (2 nights).

St. Andrews is a stunning coastal city with a rich history. Visit the 12th-century ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral, once one of the largest churches in Scotland and home to an outstanding collection of early and medieval Christian sculptures. Tour St. Andrew’s Castle which, in its 450-year history has served as a bishop’s palace, a fortress, and finally a prison that held John Knox, George Wishart, and other reformers. At Holy Trinity Church you will see a Gutenberg Bible and Reformation-era communion set. No visit to Scotland would be complete without a whisky tasting, so we’ll visit a scotch distillery before returning to Dundee for dinner (on your own) and overnight accommodations.

Today is largely a travel day, moving from Dundee to Iona in the Inner Hebrides. The lunch enroute is on your own. You’ll travel on two coaches and two ferries to reach our overnight destination for three nights: the St. Columba Hotel on the Isle of Iona. Dinner tonight is included.

Please note: travelers will need to move their luggage several times between coaches and ferries. We strongly encourage you not to pack more than you can manage on your own.

Today you can choose between joining the 9:00 AM morning worship at Iona Abbey or sleeping in a bit. The whole group will meet at the Abbey after worship for a guided tour of the Abbey, Nunnery, and village. After lunch (included), you can choose a free time on the island with options including a guided nature walk/hike, a boat tour to Staffa Island (prior reservations recommended), shopping, or walking on your own. Dinner is included at St. Columba Hotel.

Enjoy a leisurely start to the day as we join the 10:30 AM Sunday worship at Iona Abbey. After worship, we’ll have time for lunch (on your own) before sharing a half day retreat on pilgrimage, purpose, and calling. Dinner is included at St. Columba Hotel.

Today is another long travel day as we make our way from Iona all the way to Dublin. We’ll take ferries and coaches until we reach Glasgow airport, stopping for lunch (on your own) along the way. In the late afternoon, we’ll fly from Glasgow to Dublin. We’ll transfer to our hotel in central Dublin to check in before dinner (on your own) and overnight accommodations at The Hyatt Centric, The Liberties for two nights.

Please note: travelers will need to move their luggage several times between coaches, ferries, and the airport. We strongly encourage you not to pack more than you can manage on your own.

We start our day with a visit to Trinity College, home of the Book of Kells. An illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells was started on Iona and was saved from Viking plunder by numerous monks and laypersons. Continuing the theme, we travel to the Chester Beatty Library, which features one of the most extensive collections of other illuminated manuscripts and the largest collection of Islamic texts in Europe. The afternoon is free to explore Dublin on your own. Those who wish can re-gather at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for evensong before walking to the Stag’s Head pub in Temple Bar for dinner (included) and a night of traditional music. 

The group will have a transfer to Dublin International Airport for your return flight to the United States on Delta 155, departing at 1:15pm and connecting to Delta 835 in Boston. You will arrive at DFW airport at 9:08pm. Please note, flight times are subject to change per the airline.