Protestant Reformation Tour

Overview

Ever heard of Martin Luther, Huldrych Zwingli, or John Calvin? On the Protestant Reformation tour, your group will see these champions of the Christian faith come to life as they discuss Luther in Wittenberg, Calvin in Geneva, and Zwingli in Zurich. The stories of the Protestant Reformation will have new life breathed into them as you journey to these cities where it all started.

*Note – UK/ETA & EU/ETIAS application & fees not included.

STAY LONGER?

Add 1-3 days and spend more time in Zurich, Frankfurt, or Geneva!

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - Geneva

Day 3 - Zurich

Day 4 - Strasbourg

Day 5 - Heidelberg / Worms

Day 6 - Erfurt / Wartburg Castle

Day 7 - Lutherstadt-Wittenburg / Berlin

Day 8 - Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - Geneva

Arrive in Geneva, meet your JE Tour Director after customs, and depart for the city
Visit the International Museum of the Reformation
Afternoon guided walking tour of Geneva to visit the Reformation Wall, which commemorates Geneva’s significant role in the Reformation
Exterior visit to St. Peter’s Cathedral, where John Calvin preached daily, every other week, from 1536-1564
Dinner in the city
Evening walk to view Geneva’s famed Jet d’Eau fountain located in the midst of Lake Geneva
Conclude the day and return to hotel

Day 3 - Zurich

Breakfast
Depart for Zurich via coach (3.5-4hr estimate)
Lunch & shopping time
Walking tour to view several of the city’s major churches including Wasserkirche, Fraumunster, and Grossmunster (where the preaching of Huldrych Zwingli initiated the Swiss-German Reformation in Switzerland)
Dinner

Day 4 - Strasbourg

Breakfast
Depart via coach for Strasbourg (3hr estimate)
See the State of the Reformers in the University and the historic quarter known as La Petite-France
Visit the Saint-Thomas Church
Lunch and free time
Visit the Strasbourg Cathedral
Dinner
Conclude the day and return to hotel

Day 5 - Heidelberg / Worms

Breakfast
Depart via coach for Heidelberg (2hr estimate)
Morning visit to Heidelberg with time to explore the town
Lunch
Depart for Worms via coach (1hr estimate)
Afternoon visit to the site of the Worms Debates, the Reformation monument of Luther, Cathedral of St. Peter, and Trinity Church
Dinner
Conclude the day with hotel check-in in Frankfurt

Day 6 - Erfurt / Wartburg Castle

Breakfast
Depart via coach for Wartburg Castle (3hr estimate)
Morning self-guided visit to Wartburg Castle
Transfer to Erfurt (1hr estimate)
Lunch
Afternoon guided visit to the Augustinian Monastery, where Luther studied
Dinner
Check-in at hotel

Day 7 - Lutherstadt-Wittenburg / Berlin

Breakfast
Depart for Lutherstadt-Wittenburg (2.5hr estimate)
Morning guided walking tour of Wittenberg with exterior visits to Schlosskirche, where Luther nailed the 95 Thesis, and Stadtkirche St. Marin
Lunch
Afternoon self-guided visit to Lutherhalle Museum (Luther’s house)
Depart for Berlin (2hr estimate)
Arrive at hotel for check-in
Dinner

Day 8 - Travel Day

Depart for airport and home

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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