Reformation Tours, LLC

23/09/2024

You are invited to the Luther Wedding Festival in Wittenberg, celebrating the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther and Katharine von Bora. After our time in Wittenberg, we will visit Luther’s former monastery in Erfurt, Wartburg Castle, Medieval Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber, Neuschwanstein Castle, and the delightful Bavarian village of Ettal. We will have a 2-day trip into Austria to enjoy Salzburg, then return to Munich for a farewell meal at the Hofbrauhaus.

You are invited to join this fun 11-day tour hosted by Rev. Jay Grave. It includes the Luther Wedding Festival in Wittenberg, Wartburg Castle, Rothenburg, Neuschwanstein, Salzburg, and more!

23/09/2024

You are invited to join Dr. Scott Seay on a 12-day tour of Italy, focusing on the Renaissance, which transformed almost every aspect of life, including new scientific laws, new forms of art and architecture, and new religious and political ideas. This tour combines well-known cities like Milan, Venice, Florence with less frequently visited places such as Padua, Sirmione, Mantua, Sabbioneta, Lake Garda, Genoa and San Gimignano. You’ll see stunning buildings, dine on delicious Italian food, stay in magnificent hotels, and enjoy excellent company.

You are invited to join Dr. Scott Seay on a 12-day tour of Italy including Milan, Lake Garda, Padua, Venice, Mantua, Genoa, Cinque Terre, Florence, Assisi and Rome.

23/09/2024

Are you looking for a short, but comprehensive Reformation Tour? Our new 8-day tour gives you the opportunity to visit key sites related to Martin Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli, while traveling as a group. The tour begins with a panoramic tour of Berlin, followed by time in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, staying right next to Castle Church. In Erfurt you will visit the Augustinian Monastery, including a private service in the chapel. On the morning tour of Wartburg Castle, you’ll see the room where he translated the New Testament, followed by a visit to the park in Worms where he refused to recant his writings. After time to explore Heidelberg, you’ll cross the border and visit Zurich. Then you have a chance to relax in the stunning Swiss Alps before the final day in Geneva.

You are invited on our 8-Day Reformation Overview tour, including key sites in Germany and Switzerland, including time in the Swiss alps.

02/02/2024

Do you have a love for Church history and would love to visit Wittenberg, Erfurt, Geneva etc? This is the tour for you! Your expert hosts are Dr. Joe Thomas and Dr. Mark Draper, who will enrich your understanding of the places you visit.

You are invited to join Dr. Joe Thomas, Professor of History of Christianity at Urbana Theological Seminary and Dr. Mark Draper professor of Historical Theology at Evangelical Seminary, as they trace our rich Protestant heritage through four countries: Czech Republic, Germany, France, and Switzerlan...

31/10/2023

Happy Reformation Day! As we look back through the centuries, we can be so thankful for all those who taught us to follow Christ. The 5 solas sum up all the Reformation means: Scripture alone, Christ alone, faith alone, grace alone, and glory to God alone.

One of the many tours we have in 2024 is the Tyndale Study Tour, which will highlight the work of William Tyndale, who published the first English New Testament in 1526. You are welcome to join Dr. Jonathan Wheatley and myself in June. https://reformationtours.com/package/rjw24/

21/05/2022

In the midst of sending out final tour packets, it's a joy to hear from our groups over in Europe. This lovely picture was taken in Worms (pronounced Vorms) in Germany.

06/05/2022

With our first Oberammergau tour departing in just over a week, we're excited to launch this year's season! All our Passion Play groups are going to experience an incredible performance and also enjoy the surrounding area. I'm going in August and I can't wait!

29/04/2022

Three more full-color tour books are back from the printers and the tour materials will be mailed this weekend. If you are on one of our tours, don’t forget to send your photo and bio to be included in the book. We still have room on a few tours, but space is going fast.

25/02/2022

I know we are all praying for Ukraine and it's heartbreaking to see people having to flee their homeland. Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, released the following update which you might find helpful. We don't have any tours to Russia or the countries surrounding Ukraine.

Thoughts on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

16/02/2022

Congratulations to Beth who won this month's giveaway in our newsletter, which was a portable phone charger. It's an essential to take on tour especially if you love taking photos!

16/02/2022

The preparations for the Oberammergau Passion Play are going well and the stage sets are being finalized. Our first Passion Play group will be there in May and we have 22 groups going this summer. You are welcome to join us!

25/01/2022

Did you know that today is National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD)? It is celebrated on the last Tuesday in January to encourage Americans to plan their vacations at the beginning of the year. We've got space left on a few of our 2022 tours and you'd be most welcome! Check out our available tours at https://reformationtours.com

24/11/2021

Congratulations to Carol who won the 5 solas t-shirt giveaway in our October newsletter. Watch your in-boxes later today for our November newsletter and you can enter to win this month's giveaway.

Grab this Reformation Day design artwork to celebrate it instead of Halloween! 5 solas are Sola (grace alone) Gratia, Sola (faith alone) Fide, Solus (in Christ alone) Christus, Sola (Scripture alone) Scriptura, Soli Deo (for God's glory alone) Gloria. Sola Scriptura Protestant Christian Reformati...

16/11/2021

The US Passport has been redesigned with enhanced security measures and the new passports are issued with an alphanumeric number.

When you enroll in our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), you will receive current information about your destination country, including:

29/10/2021

Congratulations to Catherine who won the giveaway in our September newsletter. This month's newsletter is being sent today, so check your email inboxes!

25/10/2021

Congratulations to one of our favorite cities, York, for being voted Britain's most popular city in a survey by YouGov. Edinburgh came in 2nd, and London was 3rd.

What are your favorite things to do in York? I love Afternoon Tea in Betty's and Evensong in York Minster.

We are delighted (but not surprised!) to announce that York has been voted as Britain's most popular city in a survey by YouGov ✨

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19/10/2021

There's a new rule for visiting Switzerland. As of October 25, 2021, the Swiss Federal council requires all people vaccinated outside of the EU (including tourists from the U.S. and Canada) to apply for the Swiss vaccination certificate in order to enter indoor venues in Switzerland. See link below in comments. We will assist our travelers with all entry requirements prior to travel, as the rules are constantly changing.

14/10/2021

Is C.S. Lewis one of your favorite authors? We have a few spaces available on a C.S. Lewis Study Tour in Oxford in March 2022 led by expert professors from Virginia Wesleyan College. You'll also visit Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and Stratford-upon-Avon. The tour is $2,425 + air and you'll be staying in the Eastgate Hotel in central Oxford.

You are invited to spend a week in Oxford on a C.S. Lewis Study Program. The tour is $2,425 + air and includes Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and Stratford-upon-Avon.

11/10/2021

Happy Indigenous People's Day - especially to our Wampanoag friends. We honor their culture and their heritage and we encourage everyone to go to Plimoth Plantation to understand more of their story.

23/09/2021

This is the perfect time to plan a fun trip in 2022 and here's a link to tours that still have space available, including several Oberammergau Tours, a Downton Abbey tour, a C.S. Lewis tour, and much more!

Choose from a wide range of available tours in 2022, including Oberammergau, Christian heritage, Downton Abbey and more.

16/07/2021

Our hearts go out to the people in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands as they deal with catastrophic floods. These photos are just a tiny glimpse of what they are facing. We're praying that people will be rescued and communities can quickly rebuild.

The worst flooding in decades to affect Germany and parts of Belgium has killed more than 100 people as search and rescue efforts for hundreds of missing continue, officials said.

12/05/2021

Our good friends Dr. Joe Thomas (Urbana Theological Seminary) and Dr. Mark Draper (Evangelical Theological Seminary) would like to extend an invitation to join their online class Ancient Wisdom from Early Christianity. There will be five sessions looking at how the first Christians wrestled with difficult issues and the meaning behind the creation of a new family of God set apart from, and yet, strangely attractive to the Roman world. The group will meet Thursday evenings, beginning at 6pm on May 27, June 3, 17, 24 and July 8. Let us know if you are interested.

10/05/2021

Is cruising on the Rhine on your bucket list? This time next year (May 9-24, 2022) we will embarking on a unique opportunity to celebrate the work of Bible translators like Martin Luther. We will also hear about the current work of Wycliffe from our 8 special guests who will share amazing updates from around the world. The tour begins in Germany, then we will sail from Amsterdam to Basel on a specially chartered ship, before ending in Geneva. All welcome!

Enjoy learning about 500 years of Bible translation on a full-charter Christian Rhine cruise & Reformation Tour with speakers from Wycliffe Bible Translators.

17/04/2021

On April 17-18, 1521, Luther stood before the Imperial Diet of Worms and refused to recant. Today you can visit Heylshof Park and see the interpretive site, including standing in Luther's shoes!

09/04/2021

Our deep condolences to Queen Elizabeth.

It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.

The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.

Further announcements will be made in due course. Visit www.royal.uk to read the announcement in full.