Pastor Robby Gallaty 10-Day Footsteps of the Reformers, England & Scotland, October 13 - 22, 2025

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10-Day Journey to England & Scotland

DAY 1 (OCT 13) Depart USA for London, England.

DAY 2 (OCT 14) Arrival in London – Arrive in London. We are met by our tour managers Transfer to the hotel. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. Welcome dinner and overview of the journey. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 (OCT 15) London on the footsteps of the Reformers – London goes beyond any boundary or convention. It contains every wish or word ever spoken, every action or gesture ever made, every harsh or noble statement ever expressed. It is illimitable. It is Infinite London.” (Peter Ackroyd). In the morning we will enjoy a panoramic tour of London, including. Big Ben, Westminster Abbey (inside), London Eye, Parliament, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace (all outside). During the city tour, we discover the Bun Hill Fields Burial Ground, which is a Nonconformist burial ground. It’s the final resting place of John Bunyan, Isaac Watts, Daniel Defoe, and William Blake, along with many other leading intellectuals, radicals, and clergymen from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Visit the Museum of Baptism and John Wesley’s house. Dinner and overnight in London 

DAY 4 (OCT 16) London Reformers and Christian Heritage– We drive to Elephant & Castle and celebrate a service in the The Metropolitan Tab­ernacle. It was here where the C.H. Spurgeon, also known as “Prince of Preachers”, ministered for over 30 years. In the afternoon, we wll visit St Paul’s Cathedral (inside). During the years of religious turmoil in the 16th century that led to the Reformation in England, Paul’s Cross in the churchyard of St. Paul’s Cathedral became a focus of national theological debate. Sermons were given by both those who sought reform and their conservative opponents. The cathedral went through a long period of change. We will discover London’s greatest church through the eyes of the Reformers. In the late afternoon, leave London and continue to Oxford, home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Dinner and overnight in Oxford. 

DAY 5 (OCT 17) Oxford/Stradford upon Avon – Drive to Oxford the world's famous University town. Explore the most important sights, including Christ Church College(inside), where Charles and John Wesley were undergraduates. It was here that John Wesley gathered around him a group of serious-minded young men, known as The Holy Club, nicknamed the “Methodists,” and so began an evangelical revival. Proceed to Oxford Castle, the site of the prison where the Wesley brothers visited the poor convicts. View the spot where John Wycliffe came to translate the first Bible into the vernacular of the day and the place where the intellectual whirlwind unleashed Wycliffe’s teachings which lead to the trial and burning of bishops Hugh Latimer, Nicholas Ridley, and Thomas Cranmer. See the very pub where 20th-century secularism was challenged by CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien. In the afternoon, drive north to the beautiful city of Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare himself was born and died. Dinner and overnight in Stratford-upon-Avon.

DAY 6 (OCT 18) Stradford upon Avon/Sheffield/Windermere – In the morning, we have a guided city tour on the footpath of the World’s greatest Poet. The effects of the Reformation were not as violent in Stratford as other parishes. Catholicism had flourished, but the townspeople were quick to accept the frequent changes in religion that characterized the 1600s. We continue our journey to the town Sheffield, which John Wesley visited lots of times. We see the famous Cathedral, where a stained-glass window in the Chapter House depicts John Wesley preaching in the square. After lunch, we continue north to the lake district national park. This is where modern tourism was born, in the shimmering lakes and hushed mountains whose radiant beauty inspired poets and painters to turn nature into art. Peter Rabbit is one of the most famous characters created by author and conservationist Beatrix Potter. Beatrix Potter's love of the Lake District came from an early age, when she and her family holidayed in the area. Dinner and overnight in Windermere.

DAY 7 (OCT 18) Cruise Windermere/Gretna Green/Glasgow – We board our boat on the beautiful lake Windermere, the largest natural lake of England. We continue north to pass the border and the Hadriatic wall to Scotland. Lunch at the famous Gretna Green. Historically, it was to Gretna Green that young English runaway couples eloped so that they could be married ‘over the anvil’ from the age of 16. Continue to Glasgow and citytour to the most important sights like St. Mungo Cathedral, Kelvingrove Gallery, University of Glasgow and the stunning St.George square. Dinner and overnight in Glasgow.

DAY 8 (OCT 20) Inveraray/Oban/Glasgow – This morning, we start our adventure into the Scottish Highlands. We discover Inveraray Castle, the residence of the Duke of Argyll. The Castle, nestled on the banks of Loch Fyne in Argyll, serves as the fictional location of Duneagle Castle in the famous TV series “Downton Abbey”. We arrive at the beautiful city Oban, also known as the “gateway to the Hebride Islands”. Continue to Benderloch, where the influential Duncan Campbell was born. Learn about the man, this important Scottish Evangelist, who is best known for being a leader in the Lewis Awakening or Hebrides Revival, a mid-20th century religious revival in the Scottish Hebrides. Return to Glasgow and overnight.

DAY 9 (OCT 21) Edinburgh the heart of Scotland – In the morning we drive to Edinburgh where we visit the most important sights like Edinburgh castle (outside), Holyrood palace (outside), the Royal Mile, the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Victorian new town”, The college of Divinity with Knox Statue, St. Giles where he preached and John Knox house. Inside John Knox house learn more about this influential and controversial reformer. Spend free time in the afternoon or join a sinister city tour. Edinburgh is known for its dark past, and this evening walking tour is the original one to showcase the city's historically spooky side. Discover the hidden ‘wynds’ (alleys) and closes of the Old Town as we learn their mysteries and horrors. Visit the ghost-ridden Greyfriars Kirkyard and explore the city’s underground vaults to uncover their spirits and secrets. Farewell dinner.

DAY 10 (OCT 22) Edinburgh/USA - Transfer to Edinburgh Airport for your return flight home with luggage packed with keepsakes and your heart full of memories! 

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change due to various factors and the tour guide’s discretion. 

PRICING:

• $5,695 per person based on double occupancy. 
  
• Single room supplement - $1,495
• $500 per person with registration to secure space.
• 50% of the total amount is due on or before April 13, 2025
• Balance due on or before July 13, 2025

FLIGHT SCHEDULE:

BA 222   13OCT BNA LHR  0925P 1140A 14OCT
BA 1441 22OCT EDI LHR    1035A 1210P
BA 223   22OCT LHR BNA  0400P 0715P  

* Flight times, flight numbers, equipment, gates, and seats are subject to change. For the most current information check the airline website.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE REGISTERING

PASSPORTS: Passports must be valid with an expiration date of at least six months beyond the return home date of the tour. Participants with non-US passports are responsible for country-specific entry requirements. If you do not have a valid passport or need to renew your passport, enter "RENEWING" or "APPLIED FOR" when completing registration.

CANCELLATION POLICY: The $500 per person deposit is nonrefundable. Other payments exceeding the $500 per person are refundable in full up to ninety days prior to departure. After this date, refunds for unused accommodations and services will be limited to the amount received from and/or credited by all carriers, sightseeing operators, and hotels. All funds, including the deposit, are non-transferable.

AIR: The Standard Tour includes round-trip, economy-class airfare from the departure city listed in the itinerary. All group seating is assigned by the airline and cannot be changed by Signature Tours. Seat changes can only be made during check-in at the airport. Upgrades such as Comfort, Premium, Business, or First Class are not available with the standard tour. Participants who wish to upgrade or purchase a specific seat should choose the Land Only option when registering. Frequent flyer, TSA Precheck, and Global Entry numbers can only be added at check-in.

LAND ONLY: Participants who wish to arrange their own air should choose the Land Only option. $1000pp will be deducted from the standard tour price when selecting this option. Participants arranging their own air should notify Signature Tours at least 6 months prior to the departure date. Land Only Passengers arriving with or before the group are welcome to join the group bus at no additional charge. For those not traveling with the group, Signature Tours can provide contact information to arrange a private transfer.

GROUND/TRANSFERS: The group will be met on arrival by a Signature Tours representative and transferred to the hotel/airport. Land Only participants not traveling with the group are responsible for scheduling ground transfers.

HOTELS: Superior first-class hotels throughout. Priced based on two people per room with a private bath and shower.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of single rooms are available at additional supplement prices. Signature Tours and/or the group leader will make every attempt to pair single participants requesting a roommate. However, the single supplement fee will be charged for each person occupying a single room, whether by choice or circumstance.

MEALS: Breakfast and dinner are provided daily. Lunch is provided on days as noted in the itinerary. 

SIGHTSEEING: Entrance fees to all places listed in the itinerary are included, as well as an expert English-speaking guide.

LUGGAGE: Space is limited on the tour buses. Participants are allowed one suitcase weighing 50lbs or less and will be transported in storage under the bus. Participants are allowed one backpack/daypack or personal bag to carry on the bus during the tour. These requirements will meet most airline carrier restrictions. See the carrier website for airline-specific baggage restrictions and requirements. Medical devices are not included in these restrictions. 

TIPS, SERVICE CHARGES, AND TAXES: Tips, service charges, and taxes ARE INCLUDED in the selling price. Taxes, as imposed by national and/or local governments, that are not included at the time of booking are the responsibility of the participant.

NOT INCLUDED: Excess baggage fees, passport fees, visa fees, food or drink items not listed on the regular table menu for included meals, and items of a personal nature such as room service, laundry, etc. Any service not indicated in the itinerary and/or the above list of included features.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This tour requires a substantial amount of walking. Many of the sites are not accessible by wheelchair, and the uneven terrain is not feasible for rollators. Signature Tours reserves the right to refuse individuals who may require special attention beyond what the tour guide and tour host can provide.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel Insurance is not included in the purchase price. For your convenience, we offer travel insurance through Trawick International. Please Click Here for more information or to enroll in the plan. A preexisting medical condition waiver is available if purchased within 21 days of registration.

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