Tour: XR27 Code: R

Join us for Scotland and the Reformation: In the Footsteps of John Knox, starting at $5598 from New York on August 31, 2027. You will see Edinburgh, Stirling, Holyrood Church, Stirling Castle, Fort William, Inverness, Walking city tour, Afternoon Boat ride on Loch Ness, Culloden, Aberdeen, Kirk of St. Nicholas, Andrews, Cathedral Ruins, Castle, University, Dunfermline Cathedral, St. Giles Cathedral Service, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood House, Rosslynn Chapel, John Knox House, Scotland Museum, the Elephant House (JK Rowling), Greyfriars’s Bobby, and much more!

3 domestic flights — already included in your price

Most travelers don’t realize how far apart these cities are — or how much domestic flights cost when booked independently. These tickets run $300–500 per person and require separate booking, check-in, and logistics.

In this tour, domestic flights are included in your price. We book them on your behalf. You don’t search, you don’t book, you don’t pay extra. You just show up.

That’s $600–1000 in flights per couple — already taken care of.

Accommodations

Accommodations in 4- and 5-star hotels

Meals

Breakfasts and dinners (buffet style) at the hotels

Transportation

Luxury, air-conditioned buses

Group Size

20-30

Language

English and Spanish

Pets

Not allowed

Age Range

8–79 (years)

Season

All

Category

Biblical

The more of you there are — the less each person pays

This tour is built for groups. Whether you’re a couple, a family, or an entire congregation — the price per person drops as your group grows. Send us your group size and we’ll send back an exact quote. 

Group Size

Price Per Person

Note

2 people

From $3,899

Starting price

4 people

From $3,299

Price drops per person

6 people

From $2,999

Better savings

10–19 people

Request quote — best value

Recommended group size

20+ people

Custom pricing

Extended itinerary available →

✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing. Contact us for a custom group proposal

Exact pricing depends on group size, travel dates, and departure city. Send us your details — we’ll respond with a full quote within 48 hours.

Your dates. Your pace. Your group.

No fixed departures — that’s intentional. This tour is available year-round. You choose the dates that work for your family, your church, or your travel group. We build everything around your schedule.

Best months to travel:

  • April – June: mild weather, blooming landscapes, fewer crowds
  • September – November: warm days, cool evenings, post-summer calm
  • December – March: lowest prices, quietest sites — ideal for smaller groups

Popular months (April–June and September–October) fill up weeks in advance. The sooner you send us your dates — the more options we can offer.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything is organized. You focus on the experience

Included in your tour price:

Not included (paid separately):

Tour Itinerary

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    Scotland and the Reformation: In the Footsteps of John Knox | Aug. 31, 2027
    August 31 - Depart the USA
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      Transportation:
      Airplane, bus
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      Events:
      Depart the USA
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      Meals:
      Breakfast. Dinner.
    September 1 – Arrive in Edinburgh / Perth – St. John’s Kirk /Stirling – Holyrood Church / Stirling Castle / Stirling
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      Bus
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      Welcome to Scotland! This morning, you'll walk the streets of Perth to St. John's Kirk. John Knox spoke here with a sermon against "idolatry" that helped spark the grassroots level of the Reformation. Drive to Stirling, where we will stop at the Old Bridge, the site of the battle between William Wallace and the Scots against the British. Look out across Scotland from Abbey Craig and the Wallace Monument. Built to commemorate the Scottish hero in 1869, it is said Wallace watched the armies of King Edward I of England gathering from this spot before the Battle of Stirling. You’ll also visit Stirling Castle, one of the best-preserved castles in Scotland. Dinner and overnight in Stirling. (D)
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      Meals:
      Breakfast. Dinner.
    September 2 – Stirling / Loch Lomond / Glencoe / Fort William
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      Transportation:
      Bus
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      Start your morning with a visit to the Church of the Holy Rude, founded in 1129. King James VI was crowned here in 1567. Stop at the monument and visitor's center at Bannockburn, the site of the pivotal battle in the Scottish Wars of Independence in 1314. Depart Stirling and continue to Loch Lomond. Stop at Luss for a photo stop. Continue to the village of Glencoe, site of the massacre of the Clan MacDonald by forces of King William II. Then, travel to Fort William, nestled on the shores of Loch Linnhe. Dinner and overnight in Fort William. (B, D)
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      Meals:
      Breakfast. Dinner.
    September 3 – Fort William / Urquhart Castle / Afternoon Boat ride on Loch Ness / Inverness
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      Transportation:
      Bus, airplane
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      Depart Fort William and continue to visit Urquhart Castle, which saw great conflict during its 500 years as a medieval fortress. Keep your eyes out for ‘Nessie’ as you take a relaxing afternoon boat ride on Loch Ness. Enjoy a walking tour of the beautiful and historic city of Inverness, a source of inspiration for Macbeth, as well as the Inverness Castle and Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Inverness. (B, D)
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      Meals:
      Breakfast.
    September 4 – Culloden / Aberdeen – Kirk of St. Nicholas / Aberdeen
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      Transportation:
      Bus
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      Visit Culloden, the site of the last battle fought on the British mainland. It was here that the dreams of Bonnie Prince Charlie to capture the British Crown were shattered. Next, visit the historic Kirk of St. Nicholas, also known as ‘the mither kirk’ (mother church) of the city. Learn the history of commerce and politics in Aberdeen. Evening and overnight in Aberdeen. (B, D)
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      Meals:
      Breakfast. Dinner.
    September 5 – St. Andrews – Cathedral Ruins / Castle / University / Dunfermline Cathedral / Edinburgh
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      Transportation:
      Bus
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      Explore the remains of Scotland’s largest and most magnificent medieval church. Even in its ruined state, the cathedral remains a prominent landmark, visible from the sea. Continue on your journey to Dunfermline Cathedral, a Church of Scotland Parish Church. In 2002, the congregation had 806 members. The church occupies the site of the ancient chancel and transepts of a large medieval Benedictine abbey, which was sacked in 1560 during the Scottish Reformation and permitted to fall into disrepair. Dunfermline Abbey remains one of Scotland's most important cultural sites. Dinner and overnight in Edinburgh. (B, D)
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      Meals:
      Breakfast. Dinner.
    September 6 – St. Giles Cathedral / Edinburgh Castle / Royal Mile / Holyrood House /Edinburgh
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      Transportation:
      Bus
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      Visit St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, and enjoy a guided tour. Then head to Edinburgh Castle, where James VI, who authorized the King James Bible, was born. Afterward, walk the ‘Royal Mile’ which stretches between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. Continue the tour of the Palace and explore its close associations with some of Scotland’s best-known historic figures, such as Mary, Queen of Scots, and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Overnight in Edinburgh. Dinner on your own. (B)
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      Meals:
      Breakfast.
    September 7 – Rosslynn Chapel / John Knox House / Scotland Museum / the Elephant House (JK Rowling) / Greyfriars' Bobby / Edinburgh
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      Transportation:
      Bus
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      This morning on your journey, visit Rosslyn Chapel, founded on a small hill above Roslin Glen as a Catholic church in 1446. Then, walk the halls of the John Knox House, a historic home in Edinburgh, Scotland, reputed to have been owned and lived in by Protestant Reformer John Knox during the 16th century. Enjoy a visit to the Scottish Museum. Afterward, make your way to the Elephant House, where author JK Rowling first imagined and wrote the Harry Potter series. Then visit the statue of Greyfriars Bobby located next to the Elephant House, and hear a heartwarming story of loyalty about a dog and his master. Overnight in Edinburgh. Dinner on your own. (B)
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      Meals:
      Breakfast.
    September 8 – Day On Own – Meet and Greet with MTW
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      Transportation:
      Bus
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      Enjoy a day exploring, shopping, and relaxing in Edinburgh. *Optional A full-day coach will bring you to a meet and greet with Mission To The World in Glasgow, the missions organization of the Presbyterian Church in America, and learn about their work in Scotland and how you can pray for and support them in the field! Return on the coach to Edinburgh overnight—dinner on your own. (B)
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      Meals:
      Breakfast.
    September 9 – Return to the USA
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      Bus, airplane
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      Return home with beautiful memories of the Highlands to share with family and friends!
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      Meals:
      Breakfast.

Departure Dates

  • Tuesday, August 31, 2027
    From $5598

Included in your tour price:

* Hot air balloon is optional and paid separately ($150–200 per person). Booking recommended in advance — spots fill quickly.

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Why travel with FAVOR TRAVEL— not directly with a local company

Someone is on your side from the first call to the flight home

A local Turkish operator sells you an itinerary. FAVOR Travel walks with you from the first conversation to the moment you land back home. When a flight changes, a hotel shifts, or your group needs flexibility — we handle it. You don’t figure it out in a foreign country, alone.

Your guide knows the Bible — not just the ruins

We carefully select guides who bring Scripture to life on-site. When you stand in the Great Theatre at Ephesus and read Acts 19 — your guide opens the Word in the place where it happened. That’s a different experience entirely from a history lecture.

All domestic flights — booked, managed, and included

Flights are inside your tour price. You don’t search for them, you don’t book them separately, you don’t worry about check-in logistics. We handle it. That’s $600–1000 per couple already covered.

10+ years of faith-based travel

FAVOR Travel specializes in biblical and faith-based group tours. We understand how ministry works on the road, how church groups travel, and what matters most to believers making this pilgrimage.

Traveling as a church? We build the spiritual experience around you

The Seven Churches of Revelation is one of the most powerful itineraries a congregation can take together. Walking through Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea — every church letter in Revelation becomes personal, not historical.

For groups of 15 or more, we offer:

  • Fully customized spiritual itinerary — worship, Scripture reading, and prayer at each site
  • Dedicated devotional time on-site — designed around your pastor’s vision
  • Best group pricing — the more people, the lower the per-person cost
  • Flexible dates — we work around your church calendar
  • For 20+ people: option to extend to 10–14 days and add more destinations

Your pastor leads the spiritual journey. We make sure everything else runs perfectly.

✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing.

Enhance Your Journey

Malta Pre-Tour

October 7 (TH) – Depart from Home
Make your way to your local airport, where you will board your overnight flight(s).

October 8 (FR) – Arrive in Malta
Upon arrival, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrival hall, where you will be met by a tour guide and/or driver and transferred to your hotel. Your guide will share the Maltese Islands’ rich history of St. Paul and Christianity, and you will attend Mass at a local church before dinner at your hotel.
Overnight in Qawra.

October 9 (SA) – The Three Cities 
After breakfast at your hotel, depart for a full-day guided excursion to the Three Cities of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea. In 1530, the Knights of St. John settled here on the east coast in the creeks of Grand Harbor. Next, see the Miraculous Statue of Jesus Christ the Redeemer in the Oratory of the Basilica, dedicated to the Virgin Mary's birth in Senglea. Later, take a typical harbor boat tour from Vittoriosa across the Grand Harbor to Valletta and see its waterfront. You will also see St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Museum in Valletta. Visit the Oratory, which houses the famous Caravaggio paintings. Enjoy dinner and a restful overnight.
Overnight in Qawra.

October 10 (SU) – Mellieha & Gozo
After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Gozo, a sister island of Malta. Here you’ll visit the Mellieha Sanctuary of Our Lady, a Marian Shrine. Pope John Paul II blessed the Sanctuary during his visit to Malta in 1990. You will be able to enjoy a picturesque view of the Valley of Our Lady, Mellieha Bay, Comino, and Gozo. Later, see Munxar Parish Church, a Baroque-style building dedicated to St. Paul; the Gozo Cathedral of the Assumption; and St. George’s Basilica, known as the golden church of the “Marble Basilica” of Gozo. The relics of St. Clement rest in the Baroque altar in the side chapel of St. Lazarus, which is one of eleven side chapels within the Basilica. Next, visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’Pinu, Malta’s most important pilgrimage site. The narrow rooms on either side of the altar are full of testaments to the local people’s belief in the intercession of Our Lady. Return by ferry to Malta.
Overnight in Qawra.

October 11 (MO) – St. Paul’s Bay, Mosta, Mdina & Rabat
After breakfast at your hotel, another full day of touring awaits. See St. Paul’s Bay by boat, the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Museum in Mdina, the medieval walled city, the Bastions, St. Paul’s Catacombs, and St. Paul’s Grotto. St. Paul’s Grotto is said to be the place where St. Paul took refuge and prayed for three months while trying to convert the Maltese people to Christianity following his shipwreck around 60 AD. Pope John Paul II prayed in the grotto during his 1990 visit. Return to Malta for dinner and your last overnight. (B, D)
Overnight in Qawra.

October 12 (TU) – Fly to Rome 
After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, transfer to the airport for your flight to Rome, Italy, to join the main tour. (B)

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You’ve read Revelation. Now walk through it.
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From $3,899 per person · 3 flights included · More people = lower price

✦  GROUP OF 20+?  We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing.

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