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| Travel Programs for Presbyterians At Lynott Tours, we have create a faith-based travel program where you will travel with members from other congregations. You do not have to have your own group to travel with us. Gather with other like-minded travelers and discover the sources of inspiration in Scotland. In the 16th century John Knox introduced the Scottish reformation, and the Presbyterian Church replaced Catholicism as the official religion. 47% of the population in Scotland are followers of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland If this tour is not exactly what you want, we can custom design a departure just for your congregation. |
 Presbyterian Tour of Scotland - NEW
FOR 2008 - SCHEDULED DEPARTURES - TOUR OPERATES WITH AS FEW AS 8 PERSONS.Emphasis is made on the Presbyterian heritage in Scotland a well as on Scottish history, the magnificent landscapes, and the welcoming, friendly people. On this trip you'll experience the many wonders of this magical land - the large cities and towns and villages alike, all steeped with a rich culture and history; spectacular scenic drives in the highlands; plus some of the fascinating islands to the west and north! Learn about Scotland's role in the Protestant Reformation and key Reformer John Knox, its turbulent history of kings and queens, and gain insight into the politics of this proud land. Day 1 - DEPART FROM HOME Your vacation begins the moment you board your flight to Scotland, the land of tartans and heather. Destination: GLASGOW. Day 2 - ARRIVE GLASGOW Welcome to Scotland, the land of Rob Roy, and the setting for the film, Braveheart. Visions of highland games, golf, haggis, remote islands, and tartans come to life. You arrive in Glasgow. Enjoy your panoramic tour including the Museum of Transport and Glasgow Cathedral. See the St Mungo’s Museum of Religious Life and Art. Welcome dinner to meet your fellow travelers (D) .jpg) Day 3 - STIRLING & GLEN COE Castles, wildlife,
mountains Stirling Castle, once the home of Scottish kings, is perched high
on a sheer cliff above Bannockburn, where the Scots turned the English back in
their attempt to subdue the Highland clans. Castles mark the strongholds of
ancient clans, villages hug the banks of coal-black lochs, and tiny cottages in
stone-walled fields line your way to Glen Coe. Your hotel overlooks Loch
Linnhe. (B,D) Day 4 - ISLE OF MULL/IONA DAY TRIP The Sacred Isle After breakfast we join the ferry for the 40 minute crossing to the Island of Mull. As we sail into the Sound of Mull look out for wonderful views of the stronghold of the Maclean clan. On arrival at Craignure we re-board our coach for the scenic drive through Glen More en-route to Fionnphort where another ferry awaits us for the short crossing to the Island of Iona, a place of pilgrimage since St Columba came from Ireland in AD 563 to found a monastery and convert Scotland to Christianity. Many early Scottish Kings and chiefs were buried here including Macbeth. The sense of peace and history that pervades the island will remain us as we retrace our steps to Oban.(B,D) Day 5 - LOCH NESS/INVERNESS/ABERDEEN Explore Loch Ness to search for "Nessie", the world famous monster. Admire vast expanses of heather on the way to Inverness - an area of high mountains, deep glens and battlefields. Craft shops filled with kilts, sweaters, or shortbread abound in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Pass Culloden Moor, one of the battlefields where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated. Visit a working distillery for a "wee dram". Soft drinks are also available.(B,D) Day 6 - ABERDEEN & CRATHES CASTLE You visit Crathes Castle, which dates from 1533. See Aberdeen and travel along the banks of the River Dee, through picturesque Ballater, where many shops show a royal warrant indicating patronage by the Royal Family. Enjoy tea and scones at a local farmhouse. (B,D) Day 7 - ST. ANDREWS/EDINBURGH Head south to Glamis Castle, the legendary setting for Macbeth. Visit the cathedral in the charming university town of St. Andrews, known as the birthplace of golf. It was in St Andrew’s that the Scottish Protestant reformer George Wishart was executed for heresy in 1546, after John Knox preached in the castle and Parish church here. Travel over the Forth Road Bridge to exciting Edinburgh. Enjoy a banquet and sample Scottish specialties, while listening to the skirl of bagpipes. (B,D)  Day 8 - EDINBURGH High above the city, atop the
volcanic "crag where Edinburgh began", is the majestic Edinburgh
Castle. Here, King James, son of Mary Queen of Scots, was born. James
eventually became king of England and Scotland, and the two crowns have been
united ever since. Scotland's religious history can be seen at St. Giles'
Cathedral, regarded as the mother church of Presbyterianism. .After the
Reformation, John Knox became St. Giles' first minister. This morning you will
continue your tour of Edinburgh with a visit to the historic John Knox House.
The afternoon is free for shopping along Princes St. or exploring the city on
your own. (Departures between the last weekend in July and mid-August will
enjoy the Tattoo - a military band competition at Edinburgh Castle). (B) Day 9 - HEADING HOME You bid your fond farewell to Scotland as you travel to Edinburgh Airport for your flight to Ireland or your return flight home. (B) Tour Includes:
Save $75 per person on coach tours if you 5-12 and traveling with at least one full fare paying passenger
Your 3* & 4* first-class hotels: Glasgow Hilton grosvenor Hotel (1 night) Fort William - Imperial Hotel (2 nights) Aberdeen area Ardoe House (2 nights) Edinburgh Apex European Hotel (2 nights) Customized Travel Programs for Religious Institutions At Lynott Tours, we create customized travel programs that will satisfy your congregation and fulfill your objectives. We individually design successful programs to your exact specifications. WE CAN OPERATE TOURS FOR AS FEW AS 6 PEOPLE. Let us create a faith-based vacation package for your group. Our sample tours include: METHODIST TOUR OF ENGLAND Follow in the footsteps of Wesley (1703-1791), a clergyman of the Church of England, and a founder of Methodism. He was the foremost leader in England of the Evangelical Revival, a movement in Protestant Christianity during the 1700's that emphasized personal faith and practical good works. In carrying out his evangelical mission, Wesley traveled about 250,000 miles and preached over 40,000 sermons, often as many as 4 in a day. Day 1 Depart USA For London Day 2 ARRIVE LONDON Welcome to London! You arrive at London's Heathrow Airport. As you exit from the Customs Hall, you meet your experienced Lynott Tours guide and your skillful driver. You board your deluxe motorcoach for the ride to imperial London. Remainder of the day is free to relax. London is known for its red double decker buses and "tubes", which go almost everywhere and are a great value for the money. Either is an unbeatable way to see the sights of London on your own. Museums, galleries, and superb shopping abound. Covent Garden, once London's fruit, vegetable and flower market made famous in "My Fair Lady" is now a delightful shopping area with boutiques, unusual shops, intimate bistros and restaurants. After a visit to two of the city's most beautiful churches, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral, we return to our hotel for dinner. Overnight London (2 nights). Day 3 Wesley's London We'll begin at Wesley's Chapel, house and museum on City Road, built in 1778. He lived here from 1779 until his death in 1791. His burial place is behind the chapel. Across the road is the non-conformist cemetery, Bunhill Fields, with the graves of Susanna Wesley, John Bunyan, and Daniel Defoe. We see the Methodist Plinth, the site of John's Aldersgate Street conversion on May 24, the charterhouse school where John attended and Spital Yard, home of the Annesley family where Susanna Wesley, youngest of 24 children, was raised. Our morning tour will conclude at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, were Charles Spurgeon held his great revival meetings.  Day 4 Salisbury, Stonehenge, Bath and Bristol Our first
stop is at Salisbury for a visit to the famous cathedral. Travel to Salisbury
Plain to visit Stonehenge, mysterious rings of prehistoric monoliths. We visit
the Neolithic monument of Stonehenge which dates to around 2800 BC. We visit
Broadmead and John Wesley's chapel. Continue to Bath, popular for healing
waters since Roman times and revived in the Regency period. Visit the Roman
Baths and Pump Room to see the hot springs and artifacts from Roman times.
Check into your hotel. (1 night). Day 5 Stratford-Upon-Avon Our day begins with a stop at Gloucester, famous for its gothic cathedral. We'll visit the small church of St. Mary de Crypt where Robert Raikes launched the "Sunday School" movement and an early women's missionary movement had its beginnings. It was also from here that George Whitefield, the most outstanding preacher of his generation, lit the fires of evangelical revival. We'll complete our visit to Gloucester at its magnificent cathedral, one of the finest in England and considered the sixth most beautiful building in all of Europe. We continue on to overnight in the delightful village of Stratford, home of the bard. (2 nights).  Day 6 Stratford-Upon-Avon, Hathaway Cottage and Gardens A full day
of sightseeing in Stratford includes visits to the beautiful buildings
connected with William Shakespeare and his family . We'll visit Anne Hathaway's
impeccably preserved thatched cottage and gardens. At the Harvard House, we
will hear the history of the founder of the famous American university. Other
Shakespearean sights include a visit to Mary Arden's house (Shakespeare's
mother), and New Place where the writer retired in 1610. Our final visit of the
day is at Shakespeare's birthplace. This evening we'll attend a performance of
the Royal Shakespeare Company. Day 7 Warwick Castle, Wedgwood and Chester The sights of Warwick Castle and the world-famous Wedgwood China Factory will add to the excitement today. Visit the walled Roman city of Chester with its black and white shopping arcades. Overnight in Chester (1 night).  Day 8 York Minster Enjoy a brief tour and an afternoon
at leisure in the striking walled city of York. The richly layered history of
York is visible in its magnificent architecture. Along with many first-rate
museums, the city alone is a treasure in itself. Visit the crumbling Clifford's
Tower, the only remains of York Castle. The Shambles is actually one of the
most picturesque streets in York, which once served as butcher's row. The
largest medieval cathedral in northern Europe, York Minster, is the city's
crowning glory. Overnight in York (1 night). Day 9 Epworth & Lincoln - Wesley was born on June 17, 1703, in Epworth in Lincolnshire. He was the 15th of 19 children born to Susanna Wesley and her husband, Samuel, an Anglican clergyman. At Epworth we'll visit the birthplace of John and Charles Wesley, the Epworth Rectory, the Wesley Memorial Church and St. Andrew's Parish Church. It was at St. Andrew's where the Reverend Samuel Wesley served for 39 years and where John preached outdoors by his father's grave. In the hamlet of Scrooby in Notthinghamshire we'll see the cottage of William Brewster where he and William Bradford and other adventurers listened to Pastor Richard Clyfton preach. It was from Scrooby that the escape from England was planned which ultimately led to spending a few years in Holland and finally the voyage of the Mayflower in 1620. This afternoon we turn towards Nottingham and its famous castle. If time permits we'll stop briefly in the Sherwood Forest to see Robin Hood's great oak tree and visitor's center. Overnight in Lincoln (1 night) Day 10 Bedford, Olney, Northampton & Oxford Today we will visit the village of Olney. Here two famous hymn writers lived. We'll visit the home of William Cowper, author of "God Moves in Mysterious Ways His Wonders to Perform" and "There is a Fountain". Afterwards we'll visit the Parish church where the hymns "Amazing Grace", "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds", and "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken" were written by John Newton. At the end of his seafaring days, Newton was rector at this church. This afternoon we travel to the university town of Oxford, "City of Dreaming Spires". Here at Lincoln College we can imagine the young John Wesley intensely presiding over the Holy Club which consisted of a group of students called "Methodists". Overnight in London (1 night). Day 11 HOMEWARD FROM HEATHROW You bid your fond farewell to England and your Lynott Tours Guide as you board your coach for the trip to Heathrow Airport and your return flight to the U.S.A., arriving the same day. Tour Includes: * Round trip airfare from USA * Arrival airport transfers. * Deluxe motorcoach with driver/guide throughout. * First-class accommodations for 8 nights; room with private bath. * 8 breakfasts (CB, B), 5 dinners (D)* Tea and scones at a farmhouse. * Baggage handling. * All taxes and service charges. * All sightseeing and entrance fees. Some highlights: Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral o Wesley's Chapel o Salisbury Cathedral o Stonehenge o Roman Bath o Broadmead o St. Mary de Crypt o Gloucester Cathedral o Hathaway Cottage and Gardens o Mary Arden’s House o Warwick Castle o Wedgwood China Factory o York Minster o Epworth o Oxford o Olney o Scrooby o Performance at the Royal Shakespeare Globe Theatre Your 3* & 4* first-class hotels: London Jurys Kensington 2 nights Bath/Bristol Victoria Square 1 night Stratford Banbury House 1 night York Dean Court (1 night) Lincoln Bentley (1 night) London Jurys Kensington 1 night The estimated cost for the arrangements for this tour in 2008 will be: 40 persons/80 persons $2951 per person 35 person/70 persons $2999 per person 30 persons/60 persons $3201 per person sharing a twin room. Single supplement is $715. Air taxes would add $239 per person. Catholic Tour of Ireland Early Christianity to Modern Times - St. Patrick and St. Brigid. Priests may offer Mass as needed in Ireland. Day 1 DEPART U.S.A. You experience Irish hospitality the moment you board your flight. DESTINATION: IRELAND, one of the most peaceful places on earth. Dinner and breakfast served aloft. Day 2 ARRIVE SHANNON/GALWAY When the night sky around you begins to lighten, peer down through the clouds from the windows of your transatlantic jet. IRELAND! A soft haze mutes the colors of Ireland. The Emerald Isle is a land of great beauty and colorful history - an enchanting country of grand cathedrals, quiet villages, monasteries, mountain, castles and crystal. Scenic ride past the Cliffs of Moher to Galway.  Day 3 CROAGH PATRICK/KNOCK This morning
visit Kylemore Abbey, the massive castle run by the Benedictine nuns. The
famous pilgrimage site of Croagh Patrick is next, where St. Patrick spent 40
days of Lent in 441 AD “fasting and praying”. A wonderful experience
and challenge on a fine day with a spectacular view of County Mayo.Travel to
Knock, renowned as a center of piety and learning. Our Lady's Shrine Knock, is
one of the great Marian shrines of the world; an oasis of peace, tranquility
and deep spirituality. Knock is the scene of the apparition of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. John on 21 August 1879, witnessed by fifteen
local people. Today it attracts pilgrims from around the world. It was one of
Mother Teresa’s favorite shrines.Day 4 KNOCK SHRINE Enjoy a guided tour. This morning we celebrate mass at the magnificent new Basilica of Knock, located next to the original church where Our Blessed Mother appeared , and where Pope John Paul visited in 1979. In the afternoon visit Ballintubber Abbey, dedicated to St. Patrick. This 13th century abbey is unique, not only is it the only church in Ireland still in use which was founded by an Irish King, but it is also the one Irish church where for over 781 years Mass has been offered without a break. Perhaps this evening you'll join the evening rosary processions. Day 5 ARMAGH/DOWNPATRICK A rewarding day’s drive through Northern Ireland to the ecclesiastical city of Armagh. The spiritual capital of Ireland for 1,500 years and the seat of both Protestant and Catholic archbishops, Armagh is the most venerated of Irish cities. A tremendous highlight is in store as you visit the St. Patrick centre in Downpatrick, which tells the story of Ireland’s patron saint. the relics of St. Brigid were taken to Downpatrick, where they were interred in the tomb of St. Patrick and St. Columba.  Day 6 HIGH CROSSES/DUBLIN The Kells High Crosses are
decorated with biblical scenes and are regarded as the country's most important
crosses. The Market Cross was probably at the entrance to the ancient
monastery. The other four crosses are situated in the grounds of Saint
Columba's Church. The ninth century South Cross is the oldest, the twelfth
century East Cross is also referred to as 'the unfinished' because its
decoration is incomplete. The North Cross has been reduced to its base and the
10th century West Cross is the most decorated of the five.Day 7 DUBLIN/EXCURSION TO BRIGID'S WELL Experience Dublin this morning with a sightseeing tour including St. Patrick's Cathedral (Protestant). Visit Trinity College, famous for the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells. In Celtic Ireland we have two Brigids: the ancient Goddess Brigid and the christian Saint Brigid so at Kildare there are two Brigid's wells. in the town of Kildare ("the church of the oak"). Here, priestesses of Brigid kept a sacred flame burning until the sixteenth century and where, even today, Catholic nuns keep a perpetual fire lit in honor of Brigid. This well is reputedly a 'healing well', one of many in Ireland. The well is still a popular place of pilgrimage where healing liturgies are often held. St Brigid's well is situated where the location of her double monastery once stood in Kildare Town, close to the Black Abbey. Day 8 GLENDALOUGH The scenic mountain drive takes you to Glendalough, the beautiful valley to visit St. Kevin’s, the ancient 6th century seat of learning with its Round Tower, Cathedral and Seven Churches. St. Kevin came here in search of the quietude and closeness of the earth. He established a monastery here. The Round Tower is over a thousand years old, more than 100 feet high and 50 feet in circumference. In this majestic part of the Wicklow Valley, you can feel the inner peace that attracted St. Kevin centuries ago. The Vale of Avoca nurtures poetic inspiration, like that of Thomas Moore, with its "valley so sweet". Day 9 HOMEWARD FROM DUBLIN You travel to Dublin Airport. There is time for duty free shopping before boarding your return flight to the U.S.A., arriving the same afternoon. No doubt this journey will be long-remembered after you return home. YOUR CATHOLIC TOUR OF IRELAND PRIVATE COACH TOUR INCLUDES * Round trip airfare . * Deluxe private motorcoach transportation from arrival to departure airport. * Services of a driver/guide (1 person). An additional guide for 30 persons or more * Hotel/bed and breakfast accommodation with private bath. Galway Hotel 1 night Sligo 2 nights Armagh/Downpatrick Hotel 1 night Dublin 3 nights * Full breakfast daily. * Welcome tea and scones. * Welcome medieval banquet in a castle. * Abbey Tavern evening in the seaside town of Howth, with traditional Irish entertainment *Three hotel dinners * Admission charges and entrance fees to: Dublin - Trinity College to view the Book of Kells, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Wicklow - "Ballykissangel", Round Tower at Glendalough, Avoca Handweavers, Boyne Valley - High Crosses, Melifont Abbey, Hill of Tara, Galway - Galway Cathedral, Kylemore Abbey, Celtic Crystal, Sligo - Yeat’s Country, Yeat’s Grave at Drumcliffe, Knock Shrine, Donegal - Weaving, Glencolumbkille Folk Village, Glenveagh National Park, Belleek Pottery Downpatrick St. Patrick Center Scenic Drives - Vale of Avoca, Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay, Connemara through Clifden and Roundstone, Donegal Coast, Mountains of Mourne, Inishowen Peninsula * Tips to bellmen for one bag per person at all airports and hotels. * All taxes 2008 Estimated Cost: 25 persons land only $1835 USD 20 persons land only $1926 USD per person sharing a twin room. Single supplement is $398. We can operate this tour for any size group, with a minimum of 6. However, the price is lower with a greater number of people. Special Tours for groups: Questions? Call Lynott Tours at 1 (800) 221-2474 USA &Canada Bookmark this page CTRL-D
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