“What a trip! Leading up to visiting Israel we were excited with anticipation, but boy did it exceed anything we had imagined. Our tour guide CJ was outstanding. He broke down the Jewish culture, past and modern history, biblical connections/application, and geography of Israel at every site. It was just so awesome with how many sites and artifacts we were shown and how seamlessly our trip was organized. Throughout the week we were taken well care of. We stayed in very nice hotels, ate great food, and enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned bus driven by our expert driver, Happy. Happy made sure we stayed hydrated and took extra special care of us in keeping us safe. CJ and Happy complemented each other wonderfully. With packed days of touring, we enjoyed restful evenings. We also felt safe and secure throughout our travels, allowing us to delve fully into what we were learning and what God was teaching us about Himself.
Besides enjoying CJ and Happys sense of humor, we quickly experienced camaraderie between the rest of our group, which made little things like traveling, eating, and taking pictures fun. Thank you all for loving on us; we thank God for you and this short time we were able to connect. And most importantly we thank God as we recognize all the lessons we learned along the way. He definitely used this trip to reveal new things to us as we learned more about the Bible, God, and ourselves.
Thank you and many Blessings,
Jeanne Jackson
8 - Day England Tour: John Wesley and C.S. Lewis - Men of Faith
Learn about John Wesley and C.S. Lewis, men of the faith, on an 8-day England tour!
What’s Included
- All Transfers
- Baggage Handling
- Breakfast & Dinner Daily
- Entrance Fees to all Sites
- Gratuities
- Itinerary as per Description
- Premium Accommodations
- Professional Tour Guides
- Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach
Schedule
Day 1 Depart USA
Day 2 Arrive in London
Arrive in London and begin your journey to Oxford. On the way, stop at the site of Wynyard School.
Day 3 Oxford
This morning, you will enjoy a walking tour of Oxford. Stop at University College, the oldest college in Oxford. Continue to Christ Church College and visit the dining hall where John Wesley and other alums are honored on the walls. Walk through the Sheldonian Theater. The tour includes visiting the Bodleian Library. Stop at the Eagle and Child Pub. Spend the afternoon in the Ashmolean Museum, the world’s first university museum.
Day 4 Oxford & Cotsworld
Continue your journey in Oxford by visiting Magdalen College. From here, travel to The Kilns, Lewis’s home. Stop at Churchill Hospital and the Holy Trinity Church. This afternoon depart Oxford for afternoon tea in Cotswolds and finish your day in Bristol.
Day 5 Bristol
This morning, you will visit one of Wesley’s early centers of ministry, the “New Room.” This is the oldest Methodist building in the world. Then, visit the home of Charles Wesley. Continue to London for a driving tour. See Trafalgar Square, Parliament and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and other historic sights. Tour St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Day 6 London
Walk through the Churchill War Rooms. From here, you will stop at the BBC Studios. You will explore the Tower of London.
Day 7 London Through Wesley's Eyes
Tour City Road Chapel, the site of Wesley’s home and grave. Susanna Wesley is buried across the street in Bunhill Fields Cemetery. Walk onto Aldersgate Street. You will walk past the entrance of “Little Britain." Visit Westminster Abbey, Across the street from the cathedral is the Methodist Central Hall.
Day 8 Return to the USA
Jeanne Jackson
This was my first time to Isreal, and it was such a fantastic trip due to our guide Adam and our driver Money Mike! Adam is so knowledgeable and was really able to make each site come alive for me. We had a really large group, and I am sure that Adam felt like he was “herding cats” all week, but he kept us together and moving through the areas while sharing so much information. With Mike’s driving and sense of humor, I felt very safe even though the streets sometimes seemed way too narrow for all of the buses and cars! The team of Adam and Money Mike were fabulous, and I would highly recommend them!!
Adrienne Carter
If you’re doing the Holy Land Tour, there’s no question in which company to choose - it’s Travel With Friends! The entire trip was very well planned and wasted no time in getting us in and out of sites while beating the crowds. Ibrahim was a phenomenal guide! He was personable, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable in the Bible and history of the land. Will definitely do this trip again and go through Travel With Friends!
Ellie Hill