Lynott Tours Inc| Travel Programs for Presbyterians At Lynott Tours, we have create a faith-based travel program where you will travel with members from other congregations. Custom travel programs for Prebytrians, religious tours of Scotland, follow our John Knox Presbyterian tour of Scotland. 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. |
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itineraries are available.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 GLASGOWWelcome 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 Andrews 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. (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:
For your own congregation ,3 star hotels including dinner daily: In USD per person, plus airfare 2011 Estimated Cost: (Please add airfare to these prices)
Choir Performance Tours Ireland, Scotland and England all offer many beautiful venues for your choir with enthusiastic concert going audiences. Enjoy a typical warm welcome at the smaller Parish churches and halls or relish the opportunity to perform at more prestigious venues to locals and tourists alike. Our services can include coordination of all venues, including concert promotion; printed programs and posters. Much depends on the size of your choir, and the submission of an audition cd to the venue. 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: Presbyterian Tour of Scotland Methodist Tour of England Catholic Tour of Scotland 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. NEW! We can accept payments in US dollars, euros and pounds sterling. Please ask for our wire transfer details.  The right choices for all your Ireland escorted travel needs. See the hidden treasures of incredible Ireland. click here to see what's special about Ireland and our coach tours Ireland Guided Tours and more Smaller Tours: Smaller Tours: limited to 10-15 persons Can be customized for a group of six or more. If you have just 6 persons in your party, we can give you a PRIVATE DEPARTURE JUST FOR YOUR GROUP AT NO ADDED COST. 8 day Irish Discovery one week tour of Ireland Dublin to Shannon 8 day Northern Experience visiting Northern Ireland Dublin to Dublin 9 Day Irish Garden Tour with Private Visits to Stately Homes and Gardens 11 day An Irish Melody -Special Irish Escorted Tour for families- our best Ireland itinerary Shannon to Shannon 11 day Irish Experience including Galway and Donegal Shannon to Shannon 14 day All Ireland Tour - North and South of Ireland 16 Day Ireland Scotland Escorted Tour Family Travel 12 Day England Scotland Escorted Historical Tour Small Escorted Tours of Britain Great Britain England Scotland Wales Smaller Tours: Fully Escorted, Small Group, Scheduled Tours of Britain Can be customized for a group of six or more. 6 day Harry Potter visiting film locations. 6 day Victorian Dickens Christmas Parade 7 day Scottish Clan - Scotland Family Vacation - perfect for families. 7 Day Scotland Group Supported Biking Tours 7 Day Britain Walking Tours 8 Day Chelsea Garden Tour 12 Day England Scotland Escorted Historical Tour 16 Day Ireland Scotland Escorted Tour Family Travel Fully Escorted, Small Group, Scheduled and Customized Tours of Scotland 10-15 persons 7 day Scottish Clan - Scotland Family Vacation - perfect for families. 7 Day Scotland Group Supported Biking Tours 7 Day Scotland Walking Tours Why not let Lynott put together an inspiring vacation for you? 16 Day Ireland Scotland Escorted Tour Family Travel Fully inclusive tours. No optional dinners or features sold on tour - Special event dinners included on ALL tours Larger Tours of Ireland: Ireland 6 days TASTE OF IRELAND TOUR Dublin to Shannon Budget Tour 7 ,8 or 9 IRISH FLING TOUR Shannon to Dublin 7 days TASTE OF IRELAND TOUR Includes post-night in Dublin to Dublin 7 days TASTE OF IRELAND TOUR Includes pre-night in Dublin to Shannon 8 days DISCOVER IRELAND TOUR Dublin to Dublin 8 or 9 days IRISH HERITAGE Deluxe & Superior First Class Hotels our most popular large tour- starts late Feb with a St. Patrick's Day 8 or 9 days IRISH QUEST TOUR Shannon to Dublin includes Derry 8 or 9days IRISH SPIRIT TOUR Dublin to Dublin 8 or 9 days IRELAND OF THE WELCOMES Shannon to Dublin B&B stays 8 days NORTHERN GEM TOUR Shannon to Dublin includes Northern Ireland 8 days TASTE OF IRELAND TOUR Includes both pre-night and post-night in Dublin 8 days SOUTHERN GEM TOUR Dublin to Shannon 8 days SOUTHERN SUPREME TOUR Deluxe & Castle Hotels Dublin to Shannon 9 or 10 days IRISH ADVENTURE TOUR Dublin to Dublin includes Derry late Feb-Dec. 9 days IRISH GREETING TOUR B & Bs Dublin to Dublin 9 days IRISH PUB & FOLK TOUR Dublin to Dublin 9 days MYSTICAL IRELAND TOUR Dublin to Shannon Overnights: 2 Dublin, 1 Belfast, 1 Derry, 2 Westport, 1 Bunratty 9 Days IRISH SUPREME NORTH Shannon to Dublin includes Ashford Castle 10 days BRITISH & IRISH DELIGHT TOUR London to Dublin 10 days IRISH & BRITISH FOCUS TOUR Dublin to London 10 days IRISH EXPLORER TOUR Dublin to Dublin 10 days IRISH INTERLUDE TOUR Shannon to Dublin with Northern Ireland 10 days IRISH LEGENDS TOUR B & Bs including the Aran Islands Dublin to Dublin 10 days IRISH SUPREME TOUR Deluxe & Castle Hotels Dublin to Dublin with Ashford Castle 10 days ROMANTIC IRELAND TOUR Dublin to Dublin 11 days TASTE OF SCOTLAND & IRELAND TOUR Glasgow to Shannon 11 days THE SCOTS IRISH TOUR Glasgow to Dublin 12 days IRISH ODYSSEY TOUR Dublin to Dublin 13 days IRISH CLASSIC TOUR Superior First Class Hotels -Dublin to Dublin 13 days IRISH TRADITION TOUR Ireland/Northern Ireland 13 days JEWELS OF IRELAND TOUR Dublin to Dublin 13 days SCOTTISH & IRISH DREAM TOUR Glasgow to Shannon 14 days EMERALD SUPREME TOUR Deluxe & Castle Hotels Dublin to Dublin with Dromoland Castle 15 days BRITISH & IRISH GRANDEUR TOUR Deluxe & Superior First Class London to London 15 days BEST OF THE NEIGHBORING ISLES (BIV) TOUR England, Scotland, Ireland London to Dublin 13 DayIreland and British Isles Cruise Northern Ireland Day tours from Dublin to Belfast & Dublin to Giant's Causeway 8 or 9 days IRISH QUEST TOUR Shannon to Dublin includes Derry 8 days NORTHERN GEM TOUR Shannon to Dublin includes Northern Ireland 9 days MYSTICAL IRELAND TOUR Dublin to Shannon Overnights: 2 Dublin, 1 Belfast, 1 Derry, 2 Westport, 1 Bunratty 9 Days IRISH SUPREME NORTH Shannon to Dublin includes Ashford Castle Scotland and Great Britain 5 Days Gems of Britain/British Discovery 6 days TASTE OF SCOTLAND TOUR Glasgow to Edinburgh 8 or 9 days SCOTTISH DREAM TOURGlasgow to Edinburgh 9 days ENGLISH & SCOTTISH DISCOVERY TOUR London to Glasgow with highlands 10 days BRITISH & IRISH DELIGHT TOUR London to Dublin 10 days IRISH & BRITISH FOCUS TOUR Dublin to London 11 days TASTE OF SCOTLAND & IRELAND TOUR Glasgow to Shannon 11 days THE SCOTS IRISH TOUR Glasgow to Dublin 12 days SCOTTISH ISLES & GLENS TOUR Glasgow to Edinburgh with Skye 13 days SCOTTISH & IRISH DREAM TOUR Glasgow to Shannon 13 DayIreland and British Isles Cruise 15 days BRITISH & IRISH GRANDEUR TOUR Deluxe & Superior First Class London to London 15 days BEST OF THE NEIGHBORING ISLES (BIV) TOUR England, Scotland, Ireland London to Dublin Europe 8 days ITALIAN CLASSIC TOUR Venice to Rome Ireland Day Tours, train tours, walking tours, Bike Tours 1 day tours in Dublin, Killarney and Shannon 1 day to Belfast, Northern Ireland 2 day tour Dublin to Killarney, Cork 3 day tours from Dublin 4 day The Grand Atlantic from Dublin 5 day The Royal Atlantic Tour from Dublin 7 day Biking Ireland up to 20 persons 7 day Walking Ireland tours Larger Tours England, Wales and Scotland 1-3 Day Day tours from London, overnight tours 4 day Gems of Britain/British Discovery - tour of England and Scotland 4,5,8 day 4,5,8 day escorted tours of Wales 9 day English & Scottish Discovery Tours for Groups only: Non-Profit Tour of Ireland Catholic Tour of Ireland Customized group travel Tour Conditions Travel Insurance Click here for a credit card form. 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