United Kingdom – Old

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Additionally, the history and great cathedrals of the United Kingdom are deeply tied to the United Methodist Church. From the grandeur of buildings like Canterbury Cathedral, York Minster, King’s College Chapel, and Westminster Abbey, we glimpse into the very foundations of our faith tradition. What better way to learn more about the history of our faith than to visit the great cathedrals of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Walking in the footsteps of such great figures, we open new experiences to learn as much about our past as we may learn of ourselves.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40″][vc_column_text]

Sample Itineraries

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In the Footsteps of John & Charles Wesley
Sheffield / Epworth / Stratford upon Avon / Oxford / Bristol / Salisbury / Stonehenge / London

 

Day One:
  • Depart via scheduled air service. The destination is London, England

 

Day Two:
  • Arrive in London
  • Meet your Faith Journeys Tour Manager who will assist the group to awaiting chartered motorcoach for a transfer to Sheffield, a city built on seven hills near the confluence of five rivers. Sheffield is also known for its production of stainless steel and fine cutlery dating back to the 14th century
  • Late-afternoon hotel check-in
  • Evening Welcome Dinner and overnight

 

Day Three
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit the nearby town of Epworth, birthplace of John and Charles Wesley and the place where their father, Samuel Wesley, was a rector from 1695 to 1735. Our Wesley sightseeing tour will include a visit to the Old Rectory, Wesley Memorial Church, and St. Andrew’s Church, located on a hill overlooking the town where Samuel Wesley ministered to his flock
  • Lunch, on own (perhaps at the Red Lion Inn where John Wesley used to lodge)
  • Spend the afternoon in Gainsborough or the market/garden town of Scunthorpe, known for its shopping in the old town or at many well-known retailers on High Street
  • Enjoy some time at leisure for shopping or additional sightseeing
  • Evening dinner and overnight

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Inspirational Ireland and Scotland
Dublin / Wicklow / GLendalough / Belfast / Glasgow / Oban / Isles of Mull & Iona / Edinburgh / Lindisfarne

 

Day One:
  • Depart via scheduled air service. The destination is Dublin, Ireland

 

Day Two:
  • Arrive in Dublin
  • Meet your Faith Journeys Tour Manager who will assist the group to an awaiting chartered motorcoach for a panoramic tour of Dublin. We will see Trinity College, Christchurch Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and O’Connell Street.
  • Late-afternoon hotel check-in
  • Evening Welcome Dinner and overnight

 

Day Three
  • Breakfast at the hotel
    Enjoy a half-day tour of Wicklow and Glendalough, located south of
  • Dublin in County Wicklow. The steep wooded slopes of Glendalough the “valley of the two lakes” harbor one of Ireland’s most atmospheric monastic sites — established in the 6th century. Here we see the Round Tower, Cathedral, St. Kevin’s Cross and Kitchen, and Gatehouse
  • Lunch, on own
  • Return to Dublin for time at leisure for additional sightseeing, shopping, or other activities
  • Evening dinner and overnight

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Celtic Christianity
Dublin / Wicklow / Glendalough / Newgrange / Down / Armagh / Belfast / Isles of Mull & Iona / Stirling Castle / Edinburgh / Lindisfarne

 

Day One:
  • Our journey begins with an overnight flight, with full meal/beverage service and in-flight entertainment, to Dublin, Ireland.

 

Day Two:
  • Welcome to vibrant, soulful Dublin! Upon arrival in “Dublin’s Fair City,” we meet our Faith Journeys Tour Manager and transfer by motorcoach for a panoramic Dublin City Tour. Our first stop will be Christ Church Cathedral, site of Dublin’s first wooden church, built by King Sitric Silkenbeard (first Christian Viking King of Dublin in 1038). The present Cathedral dates from 1172. Next, we visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Built-in 1192 in honor of Ireland’s patron saint. It stands adjacent to the famous well, where tradition has it, St. Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin. This grand, Gothic cathedral owes part of its renown for being the burial site of its former Dean, Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels. Next, we continue on to our hotel and enjoy a group meal before getting some sleep.

 

Day Three
  • Today’s first stop is the sprawling campus of Trinity College and its famous library. The building is home to the 8th century Book of Kells, a splendidly illuminated version of the Christian Gospels. We also get the chance to visit the Long Room. Once the principal library of the University, it now contains over two hundred thousand books and manuscripts. Next, we board our motorcoach for the short drive into the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough, located south of Dublin. Known as “the Garden of Ireland”, it is the site of a 6th-century monastic site founded by St. Kevin. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches, and decorated crosses. The Visitor Center has an interesting exhibition on Glendalough detailing the history, archaeology, and wildlife of this part of Wicklow and includes an audio-visual presentation. Later, we return to Dublin to enjoy the balance of the day at leisure, before returning to our hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.

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