Trip Itinerary

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

Day 1: Thursday, July 14, 2022 Overnight flight to Prague.
The group flight from San Fransisco will be departing this afternoon. Economy and Business Class seats are available.

Day 2: Friday, July 15, 2022: Prague, Czech Republic
Those on the group flights will arrive early afternoon and meet our tour director. After transferring to the hotel, the afternoon is at leisure, with an optional walking tour. We will dine in our hotel this evening. (IF/D)

Day 3: Saturday, July 16, 2022: Arrival in Prague
Our local guide will introduce us to the “Golden City.” The Old Town Square is an impressive open space surrounded by churches and historic buildings. We will walk to the Old Town Hall to view its famous Astronomical Clock. We will also visit the Jewish Quarter, where we will stroll through the oldest synagogue and Jewish cemetery in Europe. The afternoon is at leisure and we will meet up again to dine in our hotel this evening. (B/D) 

Day 4: Sunday, July 17, 2022: Prague
This morning we will have the opportunity to worship with other English-speaking believers in Prague or we will start our day with a locally guided walking tour of Hradčany, the largest castle complex in the world. Besides Prague Castle, the grounds also include St. Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane, a collection of small cottages from the 16th century. After crossing the famous Charles Bridge, we will arrive at Wenceslas Square, a wide boulevard that is dominated by the National Museum and a statue of Saint Wenceslas. During free time, we can purchase some Czech crystal or garnet jewelry, visit one of the many fine museums or simply sample some Czech delicacies near the city center. This evening we will enjoy a typical Czech meal accompanied by traditional folk entertainment. (B/D)

Day 5: Monday, July 18, 2022: Dresden, Leipzig
This morning we will drive to Dresden where we will have free time to attend the noon service at the recently restored Frauenkirche. After free time to buy lunch, we will have time to look around the city. Dresden’s highlights include the magnificent palatial buildings around the Theaterplatz, the Kreuzkirche, and the Brühl Terraces, and the many art treasures at the state museums. Dresden offers a unique blend of stunning architecture, world-famous art collections and great tradition in both music and fine art. We will continue to Leipzig. (B/D) 

Day 6: Tuesday, July 19, 2022: Leipzig
Today we will explore one of Europe’s flourishing trade and commercial centers during the Middle Ages which became the center of resistance to Communist rule a quarter century ago. Here we will have the privilege of visiting the Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church), the home of the faithful “Pray for Peace” Christians, and the powerful force that transformed Germany’s East and West. In 1989, thousands of East Germans gathered by candlelight in this church to form human rights and pro-democracy demonstrations that led to the destruction of the infamous Berlin Wall and the dissolution of East Germany. Another Leipzig highlight will be our visit to Thomaskirche (St. Thomas Church), where Luther preached and Johann Sebastian Bach performed and directed the famous St. Thomas Boys choir. This evening will be free and concert tickets can be arranged. (B)

Day 7: Wednesday, July 20, 2022: Wittenberg
We will travel to Lutherstadt Wittenberg this morning. It was here in 1517 that Martin Luther nailed his famous 95 Theses and Melanchthon helped forge Reformation Theology and the Cranachs painted their famous portraits of Luther. We will spend time in the Lutherhalle (Luther House) Museum, where Luther lived first as a monk, then later with his wife and children. The tour will also include Castle Church, Stadtkirche St. Marien (St. Mary’s church) where Luther preached and where his children were baptized, and the Luther Oak where he burned the edict from Rome, condemning him as a “heretic.” After a special service with the Wittenberg English Ministry, we will have a free evening, or the opportunity to have a meal with local Christians (meal cost not included). (B)

Day 8: Thursday, July 21, 2022: Erfurt, Eisenach
After breakfast, we will travel to Erfurt, where we will have free time for lunch. Our local guide will take us on a walking tour, including St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Church of St. Severus, and the famous Merchant’s Bridge. We will end the tour at the Augustinian Monastery where Luther became a monk on July 17, 1505. We will be able to see his monastic quarters, including one cell furnished to look as it would have when he lived there. At the end of the tour we will have a group worship service in the chapel. We will continue on to Eisenach and check in to our hotel next to the Wartburg Castle. After dinner we will have an after-hours reception in the Bach House, with a demonstration of period instruments. (B/D)

Day 9: Friday, July 22, 2022: Eisenach, Mainz
This morning we will be able to enjoy Wartburg Castle before the crowds arrive, as our hotel is right next to it. In 1521, while fleeing from the wrath of the Pope, Luther took refuge in the Wartburg Castle after a fake kidnapping staged by his friend and protector, Frederick the Wise. We will take a tour and see where Luther finished translating the New Testament into German in just eleven weeks. We will have a group lunch in our hotel, then we will travel down to Mainz and visit the Gutenberg Museum. (B/L)

Day 10: Saturday, July 23, 2022: Mainz, Worms, Heidelberg
What better way to start the day than with a Rhine cruise! We’ll board the boat and sail past magnificent castles and the famous Loreley rock. From there we will drive to Worms, where we will tour the Cathedral, followed by the site of Luther’s Worms Debates (Diet of Worms), now a park, with a plaque commemorating Luther’s brave stand for faith and truth in 1521. We’ll have a photo stop at the stunning Reformation Monument, followed by a visit to the Church of the Holy Trinity. (B)

Day 11: Sunday, July 24, 2022: Heidelberg
This morning we will have the option of attending church in Heidelberg, meeting local English-speaking believers. In the afternoon, we will take a tour of Heidelberg Castle and visit Philosophers’ Walk, a path on the mountainside that overlooks the old town and castle, where Heidelberg’s philosophers and university professors would walk. We will dine together this evening. (B/D)

Day 12: Monday, July 25, 2022: Constance, Zurich
We will travel through the scenic Black Forest to Constance, where we will see the stone which marks the spot where the pre-Reformer Jan Hus was martyred. We will also see the Cathedral where some of the trials were held. Crossing over into Switzerland, we’ll dine in an authentic Swiss restaurant. (B/D)

Day 13: Tuesday, July 26, 2022: Zurich
This morning our Zurich guide will take us on a walking tour to learn about Zwingli and the Anabaptists on a tour of the key Reformation sites. We will tour the Grossmünster, the Helferei (where Zwingli lived) and see the Zwingli Statue. After a stroll through the historic Auld Stadt (old city) we will have free time to relax. (B)

Day 14: Wednesday, July 27, 2022: Bern, Geneva
On the way to Geneva, we will visit Bern, the Swiss capital.  We will spend time enjoying this historic city with its splendid preserved arcaded Old Town, see the Gothic cathedral, the fountains decorated with flowers and statues, the Clock Tower with the famous figure play, and the House of Swiss Parliament. We will continue on to Geneva and dinner will be included this evening. (B/D)

Day 15: Thursday, July 28, 2022: Geneva
Our morning tour will begin at the impressive Reformation Monument. Four statues of four Reformation leaders stand as sentinels to truth and courage inspired by godly faith. We will see the Auditoire de Calvin, St. Pierre’s Cathedral, and the Reformation Museum. The afternoon will be at leisure. We will dine in our hotel this evening. (B/D)

Day 16: Friday, July 29, 2022: Return
We will transfer from the hotel to the airport for our flights. (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!

Prague, Czech Republic
July 15-18, 2022
Hotel Grandium
Politických vězňů 913/12
110 00 Nové Měst

Leipzig, Germany
July 18-20, 2022
Seaside Park Hotel
Richard-Wagner-Straße 7
04109 Leipzig

Wittenberg, Germany
July 20-21, 2022
BW Soibelmanns
Collegienstraße 56-57
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Eisenach, Germany
July 21-22, 2022
Hotel Romantik auf der Wartburg
Auf d. Wartburg 2
99817 Eisenach

Mainz, Germany
July 22-23, 2022
Hotel Novotel Mainz
Augustusstraße 6
55131 Mainz

Heidelberg, Germany
July 23-25, 2022
Exzellenz Hotel
Rohrbacher Straße 29
D-69115 Heidelberg

Zurich, Switzerland
July 26-27, 2022
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
Engimattstrasse 14
8002 Zürich

Geneva, Switzerland
July 27-29, 2022
Hotel Royal Manotel
Rue de Lausanne 41
1201 Genève

Arrival and Departure Transfers

Transfers are automatically included if we have booked your flights.

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

Group Air: We have arranged group air from San Francisco on Lufthansa and Swiss Airlines for $1,320 per person, which will be due with the final payment.  We’re currently getting pricing for upgrades.

Individual Air: If you would like assistance with alternative flights, please visit our Book a Flight page.  Please wait until the tour is a guaranteed departure before booking non-refundable airfare and send a copy of your flight itinerary for our records as soon as you have booked it. Please note that if you would like to use air miles you will need to book directly with the airline.

Arrival: Please arrange to arrive in Prague on Thursday, July 15, 2022.

Departure: You are welcome to depart from Geneva at any time on Friday, July 29, 2022.

We can arrange pre-tour nights in Prague and post-tour nights in Geneva, but due to the volume of tours in 2022, we are not able to arrange additional travel within Europe.

What’s included in the land price  $4,249?

Price based on a minimum of 35 participants.

Your Tour Includes

•   Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coaches
•   Accommodations (double-occupancy) in superior 3-star, 4-star and 5-star hotels
•   Meals as indicated in the itinerary
•   Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
•   Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
•   Entrance fees included as per itinerary
•   Arrival and departure transfers
•   Baggage handling (1 piece of baggage per guest)
•   All taxes and tips, not including tour director and driver

Your Tour Does Not Include

•   Air transportation (group air is $1,320 per person)
•   Single supplement ($975)
•   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.
•   Travel insurance (see below)
•   Tips for the tour director and driver

Payment Schedule

•   If you have already paid the deposit, no need to send any additional funds. If you are a new traveler, please make your check of $350 per person payable to “Reformation Tours” send all payments to Reformation Tours, 64 Fiesta Circle, St. Louis, MO 63146.  If you would like to pay by credit card (3.5% surcharge), click here.
Final invoices will be sent in April 2022
•   Final payment is due by May 6, 2022
•   Reservations will be accepted after May 6, 2022, subject to availability

Insurance

We will continue to assist clients who have a current policy with Roam Right Insurance, a division of Arch Insurance Company. Travelers who had a policy in 2020 or 2021 have credit towards a new policy.

If you don’t have insurance yet, Squaremouth is an award-winning company which helps travelers search, compare, and buy the best travel insurance for the lowest price. We recommend using the following filters: trip interruption, coronavirus pandemic, travel delay ($500), emergency medical ($100,000), medical evacuation ($100,000), baggage delay and baggage loss.  Please read these instructions and if you still need assistance you can e-mail us and request a quote.

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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 100 days before departure: $100 cancellation penalty
From 99-15 days prior to departure (April 6 -June 29) : $350 cancellation penalty 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.

Terms and Conditions

Please note this is a private tour for members of Grace Valley Christian Center.

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