Dates | Air & Land | Land Only |
Jun 09, 2027 | From $6,498 | From $4,898 |
First Presbyterian Church of Conroe – 10 Day Presbyterian Heritage Tour
First Presbyterian Church of Conroe - 10 Day Presbyterian Heritage Tour (June 9-18, 2027)
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Join First Presbyterian Church of Conroe on this 10-day heritage tour and witness the vibrant history of the Presbyterian Church in this tour through Scotland. Enliven your spirit and reconnect with the teachings of the Bible as we visit remarkable religious and historic sites in Edinburgh, Saint Andrews, Whithorn, Border Abbeys, Stirling, Oban, Iona, Loch Lomond, and Glasgow. Together we’ll increase our knowledge of the Presbyterian Church and deepen our sense of fellowship together.
Tour Highlights
- Tour renowned Edinburgh, including stops at the house of Protestant reformer John Knox and the beautiful St. Knox Cathedral
- Journey to St. Andrews, one of Scotland’s oldest university towns, to see sites associated with John Knox and George Wishart
- Explore the stunning Falkland Palace
- Tour ancient and prominent Abbeys, including Melrose, Dryburgh and Jedburgh
- Stop at Stirling Castle and take in the castle’s turbulent history
- Visit the Glasgow Cathedral and the Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St. Andrews in Glasgow
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Tour Information
Included in the price:
- 8-night accommodation in superior 3-star hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinner (3 courses) at hotels
- Roundtrip international airfare – economy class
- Transfers to/ from international airports
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Services of professional tour escort and local guides
- Private deluxe air-conditioned motor coach transportation
- Admission and entrance fees
- Hotel and city taxes
- Porterage at hotels – 1 bag in/out
- Whispers
Not Included in Price:
- Meals not mentioned
- Travel insurance – highly recommended
- Tipping and gratuities
- Any personal expenses/services not mentioned
- Single room supplement – $1,200
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Prices & Dates
Prices are based on double occupancy: all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will accommodate triples/quads whenever possible. Please call for further details.
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Itinerary
DAY 1: HOUSTON / EDINBURGH
Depart on an international overnight flight to Edinburgh. Dinner and breakfast are served on board.
DAY 2: EDINBURGH
Upon arrival in Edinburgh, we are met by our tour guide, and next board our deluxe motorcoach for a half day sightseeing tour. We visit The Palace of the Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland; the beautiful St. Giles Cathedral, the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland; and the house of the renowned Protestant reformer John Knox where he lived during the 16th century. Dinner and overnight in Edinburgh or the area. (D)
DAY 3: EDINBURGH/ST. ANDREWS/EDINBURGH
This morning we travel to nearby Haddington, the birthplace of John Knox. Then we continue to St. Andrews, one of Scotland’s oldest university towns, to visit the sites associated with John Knox and George Wishart. We tour the ruins of St. Andrews Castle and St. Andrews Cathedral. After lunch (not included) we depart and journey to Perth to visit the Falkland Palace, one of the finest surviving examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland, before returning to Edinburgh. Dinner and overnight in Edinburgh or the area. (B/D)
DAY 4: EDINBURGH/BORDERS ABBYS/EDINBURGH
Today we travel South and visit Melrose Abbey, the site of the Cistercian order; Dryburgh Abbey established in 1150 and probably the most beautiful of all Border Abbys; and Jedburgh Abbey founded by Augustinian canons. We return to Edinburgh in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Edinburgh or the area.(B/D)
DAY 5: EDINBURGH/OBAN
Today we travel South and visit Melrose Abbey, the site of the Cistercian order; Dryburgh Abbey established in 1150 and probably the most beautiful of all Border Abbys; and Jedburgh Abbey founded by Augustinian canons. We return to Edinburgh in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Edinburgh or the area.(B/D)
DAY 6: OBAN/IONA/OBAN
This morning we board our ferry to Craignure on the beautiful Isle of Mull, followed by another short ferry ride to the historic Island of Iona. Here we enjoy a walking tour of Iona stopping by the old Nunnery and the historic Iona Abbey, the burial site of Scottish Kings. In the afternoon we return via the Isle of Mul to Oban. Dinner and overnight in Oban or the area. (B/D)
DAY 7: OBAN/LOCH LOMOND/GLASGOW
We depart Oban in the morning and head for Glasgow driving via the shores of Loch Lomond, the largest surface area of fresh water in the United Kingdom. En route we enjoy a cruise on the Loch Lomond. Upon arrival in Glasgow, we visit the Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St. Andrews. Dinner and overnight in Glasgow or the area. (B/D)
DAY 8: GLASGOW
Today’s morning tour includes visit to the Glasgow Cathedral (also known as St. Mungo’s Cathedral),the medieval cathedral and the largest place of worship in Scotland; and the beautiful Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, house of one of Europe’s great civic art collections. Afternoon at leisure to pursue your own interests. Dinner and overnight in Glasgow or the area. (B/D)
DAY 9: GLASGOW/WHITHORN/GLASGOW
Today, we enjoy a full day excursion to Whithorn. Our first stop is the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. We continue to Whithorn, one of Scotland’s earliest towns, and the site of the first Christian settlement. Here we visit the renowned Whithorn Priory and Museum (the sites are closed in March).Next, we visit the St. Ninian’s Priory Parish Church, the oldest Christian church in Scotland. We return to Glasgow in the early evening. Dinner and overnight in Glasgow or the area. (B/D)
DAY 10: GLASGOW / HOUSTON
Morning transfer to the airport for your flight back home arriving the same day. (B)
* (B,L,D) = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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