Trip Itinerary

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

Day 1: Friday May 15, 2026: Depart
We will depart from the USA on our transatlantic overnight flights to Berlin. Pre -tour travel can be arranged through Reformation Tours. (IF)

Day 2: Saturday, May 16, 2026: Arrival in Berlin, Wittenberg
On arrival in Berlin, we will meet at the pre-tour hotel and begin our Reformation Tour with a panoramic bus sightseeing tour of the reunified German capital, highlighting the Reichstag, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the refurbished city center, Gendarmenmarkt and the Berlin Cathedral. We will continue to Wittenberg and dine in our hotel ( IF/D)

Day 3: Sunday, May 17, 2026: Wittenberg
This morning is at leisure, with the opportunity to attend a church service in Wittenberg. It was here in 1517 that Martin Luther nailed his famous 95 Theses to the door of Castle Church (Schlosskirche). Although the original doors were destroyed in the Seven Years War, we can see Luther’s texts cast in bronze on the new doors. We will see St. Mary’s Church, where Luther regularly preached. We will visit the special exhibition in the Augustineum, next to Luther’s former home, which is currently closed for renovations. We will have a group meal tonight in a traditional German restaurant. (B/D)

Day 4: Monday, May 18, 2026: Wittenberg, Erfurt
After breakfast, we will continue to Erfurt. Our walking tour will include viewing St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Severin’s Church, and the famous Merchant’s Bridge. Our tour will also include the Augustinian Monastery where Luther became a monk on July 17, 1505. We will see his monastic quarters, including one cell furnished to look as it would have when he lived there. (B/D)

Day 5: Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Eisenach, Worms, Heidelberg
While Luther was fleeing from the wrath of the Pope, he took refuge in the Wartburg Castle after a fake kidnapping staged by his friend and protector, Frederick the Wise. We will tour the Wartburg and see where Luther finished translating the New Testament into German in just eleven weeks. Our visit to Worms will include the grounds of the former Bishop’s Residence, the Luther Monument, and St. Peter’s Cathedral. It was at the Diet of Worms in 1521 that Luther stood his ground with the Emperor and refused to recant what he had said and written about grace, about indulgences, about the Pope. In the late afternoon, we will continue to Heidelberg and dine in our hotel. (B/D)

Day 6: Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Zurich and the Swiss Alps
We will cross the German-Swiss border this morning to visit Zurich. We will visit key Reformation sites to learn about Zwingli and the Anabaptists, including the Grossmünster, the Helferei (where Zwingli lived) and the Zwingli Statue. After a stroll through the historic Auld Stadt (old city) we will drive through Switzerland into the Alps, staying in stunning Grindelwald. We will dine in our hotel, then stroll through the village admiring the traditional wooden houses and Alpine backdrop. (B/D)

Day 7: Thursday, May 21: Grindelwald
We have a free day to enjoy an Alpine picnic, a gentle hike, a ride on a cable car to Jungfraujoch, the most spectacular mountain railway station in the Alps, a gondola ride on the Männlichen, offering the best views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, or a trip to Grindwald First for the Tissot Cliff Walk. (B)

Day 8: Friday, May 22, 2026: Geneva, Lausanne
We will have a morning coffee in Medieval Murten, before arriving in Geneva. This city was described by John Knox as “the most perfect school of Christ since the days of the apostles”. In the afternoon, we will tour St. Pierre’s Cathedral, the Reformation Museum, and the impressive Reformation Monument. We will enjoy a Farewell meal together this evening in our lakeside hotel in Lausanne. (B/D)

Day 9: Saturday, May 23, 2026: Return
We will return to the USA today or continue our travels in Europe. (B)

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!

Wittenberg, Germany
May 16-18, 2026
Martas Hotel
Neustraße 7-10
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Erfurt, Germany
May 18-19, 2026
Dorint am Dom
Theaterplatz 2
99084 Erfurt

Heidelberg, Germany
May 19-20, 2026
Plaza Premium Heidelberg
Sofienstraße 6-8
69115 Heidelberg

Grindelwald, Switzerland
May 20-22, 2026
Park Hotel Schoenegg
Dorfstrasse 161
3818 Grindelwald

Lausanne, Switzerland
May 22-23, 2026
Hotel Movenpick
Avenue de Rhodanie 4
Lausanne 1007

Arrival and Departure Transfers

Once the tour is a guaranteed departure our air team can assist you with booking flights and transfers. If you have booked your own flights, we can still provide transfers, as long as we have your flight details on file and a phone number to give to the driver. We will include your transfer information in your final packet. Transfers will be arranged for each arrival, so that you won’t have to wait for other tour members if their flight is delayed. Transfers can be arranged for the day of your choosing, but we can’t arrange transfers if you arrive or depart by train.

Please note that individual transfers are booked through a third-party and you will be responsible to communicate with the company in case of delays.

Flight Information

*Please do not book non-refundable flights until the tour is a guaranteed departure. Our air team will be happy to assist you with flights.

Arrival: Please arrange to arrive in Berlin no later than 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Pre-tour night is available)

Departure: You are welcome to depart from Geneva at any time on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Pre- and post-tour nights can be booked through us.

What’s included in the $3,399 land price?

Price based on a minimum of 25 tour participants

Your Tour Includes

•   Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coaches
•   Accommodations (double-occupancy) in superior 3-star and moderate 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 taxes and tips other than for tour director and driver

Your Tour Does Not Include

•   Round-trip air transportation and related taxes and fees
•   Arrival and departure transfers
•   Single supplement ($750)
•   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.
•   Passenger trip cancellation insurance
•   Baggage handling (let us know if you need assistance)
•   Tips for tour director and driver

Payment Schedule

•   The deposit of $350 per person is due at the time of booking through the registration system. As you register you will be given the option to pay by ACH (direct from your bank) or by credit card (3.5% fee). If you prefer, checks can be mailed to “Reformation Tours”, 12316 244th St, Chisago City, MN 55013-9688.
•   Final payment is due by February 14, 2026
•   Reservations will be accepted after February 14, 2026, subject to availability

Insurance

There are two levels of insurance offered. Click here to compare. When you fill out the registration form, you will be given quotes for both.

Standard is 4.55% of the trip cost and can be purchased up until 2 days prior to departure, although we recommend purchasing it before.

Enhanced is 7.6% of the trip cost and includes cancel for any reason benefits. It has to be purchased within 14 days of registration.

Cancellations

Regardless of reason, cancellations are costly, so we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance:

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.

Terms and Conditions

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