Key: IF = In Flight Meals, B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Day 1: Friday, March 29, 2019: Departure
We will depart from the USA today on our international flights to Edinburgh, Scotland. (IF)

Day 2: Saturday, March 30, 2019: Edinburgh
On arrival in Edinburgh, we will meet our Scottish tour director and board our air-conditioned bus. We will begin our time in Scotland with a bus orientation tour of Edinburgh, viewing the sites that we will see in more detail during the tour. We will then check-in to our hotel and the afternoon is at leisure to explore. We will meet local friends and dine with them this evening in our hotel. (IF/D)

Day 3: Sunday, March 31, 2019: Edinburgh
We will worship at Charlotte Chapel at 10:30 AM this morning, which is less than 10 minutes’ walk from our hotel. We will then have a restaurant lunch with invited guests who will share about their church planting in Edinburgh. We will dine in the hotel this evening. (B/L/D)

Day 4: Monday, April 1, 2019: Edinburgh, Glasgow
After a relaxed breakfast, our local guide will take us on a Reformation-themed walking tour including the John Knox House, Greyfriar’s Church, Magdalene Chapel and the Royal Mile. Our guide will tell us about the Reformation in Edinburgh: John Knox, the Covenanters and how the saints stood strong for Jesus and true doctrine. Our tour of Edinburgh Castle will include tiny St. Margaret’s Chapel, which dates back to the 1100s. We will also visit the royal palace of Holyrood where in 1561 John Knox had discussions about Christianity with Mary Queen of Scots. We will then travel to Glasgow and have dinner with the local Church Planting Team. (B/D)  

Day 5: Tuesday, April 2, 2019: Glencoe, Inverness
After breakfast, we will Glencoe, where the massacre took place on February 13, 1692. The visitor center includes a 15- minute video presentation explaining what led up to the sad events. We will then continue on to Inverness and meet with the Church Planting Team. Our hotel this evening will be in the Inverness area. (B/D)

Day 6: Wednesday, April 3, 2019: Inverness
Today we will enjoy the Highlands of Scotland, including a one-hour cruise on Loch Ness. At the end of our cruise, we will tour Urquhart Castle. Steeped in national heritage and history, the Trossachs is home to some of the most influential and quintessentially Scottish icons of all time such as Rob Roy MacGregor and Sir Walter Scott. This afternoon a visit could be arranged to Tomatin Distillery. Another option is to go to the sheepdog trials in Leath. We will enjoy some traditional Scottish food this evening in our hotel in Inverness. (B/D)

Day 7: Thursday, April 4, 2019: Dundee, Glasgow
This morning we will transfer to Dundee, where we will meet the local church planting team and take a tour of the city. We will end the day in Edinburgh and the final meal is in our hotel. (B/D)

Day 8: Friday, April 5, 2019: Return
We will transfer to the airport this morning, to return to the USA. (B/IF)

Please note this itinerary is copyrighted.

What are accommodations like?

Our hotels are chosen for their quality, amenities and proximity to areas of interest. Whenever possible, we choose hotels in town centers, so that you are able to go off and explore in your free time. It may be necessary for us to substitute hotels for others of equal quality. You will be fully informed of any changes that affect you. Enjoy your stay

Edinburgh, Scotland
March 30 – April 1, 2019
Macdonald Holyrood
81 Holyrood Rd
Edinburgh EH8 8AU

Glasgow, Scotland
April 1-2, 2019
Jurys Inn Glasgow
80 Jamaica Street
Glasgow, G1 4QG

Inverness, Scotland
April 2-4, 2019
Pentahotel Inverness
63 Academy Street
Inverness, IV1 1LU

Edinburgh, Scotland
April 4-5, 2019
Marriott Edinburgh
111 Glasgow Road
Edinburgh EH12 8NF

Flights will be arranged for this tour once it is a definite departure. We can either assist you with flights or you are welcome to book your own, but we do ask that you wait until the tour is a guaranteed departure before you book non-refundable airfare. Please ensure we have a copy of your flight itinerary for our records as soon as you have booked it.

What’s included in the land tour price of $2,599?

Price based on a minimum of 15 participants

Your Tour Includes

•   Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coaches
•   Accommodations (double-occupancy) in superior 3-star and 4-star hotels
•   Meals as indicated in the itinerary
•   Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
•   Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
•   Admission to all activities indicated in the itinerary
•   All transfers, as a group
•   Baggage handling when available
•   Basic travel insurance (upgrade to full-coverage available)
•   All taxes and tips except as indicated below

Your Tour Does Not Include

•   Round-trip air transportation (Reformation Tours can assist in booking flights)
•   Single supplement ($800)
•   Meals and beverages not identified in itinerary
•   Items of a personal nature, such as passports and visas. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond return date.
•   Upgraded passenger trip cancellation insurance
•   Gratuities for tour director, and driver

Payment Schedule

•   Deposit of $350 will secure your place on the tour. Please send all payments to Reformation Tours, P.O Box 854, Belleville, IL 62222.
•   Final invoices will be sent in December 2018
•   Final payment is due by January 13, 2019
•   Reservations will be accepted after January 13, 2019, subject to availability

Insurance

We offer the Professional Plan offered by Roam Right Insurance, a division of Arch Insurance Company. We include $500 coverage in your tour price and you are welcome to upgrade to cover the full tour premium. The cost of the tour insurance is the tour cost (minus $500) x 6.14%. A quote will be automatically added to your invoice.

Cancellations

Regardless of reason, cancellations are costly. To offset these costs the following fees will apply, plus any non-recoverable expenses to our suppliers:
From time of deposit to until 100 days before departure: $100
From 99-15 days prior to departure: $350 plus any non refundable deposits
14 days or less prior to departure: No refund– Cancellation charges also apply to additional accommodation reserved prior to and after the tour.
– Cancellations must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. central time on the last business day of the applicable time period.
– For flight changes or cancellations, revision fees and/or airline cancellation charges will apply.
– Roommates canceling can result in a single supplement charge for the roommate. The Participant who cancels will be responsible for that charge if a substitute roommate cannot be found.
– Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended.
Reformation Tours cannot assume responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through Reformation Tours.