The Swiss Reformation was a defining moment in church history, shaping the global spread of Reformed theology for centuries to come.
During this journey across beautiful Switzerland, we will explore how Reformers like Ulrich Zwingli and John Calvin sought to align the life and doctrine of the church with God’s Word. As we reflect on Ephesians 2:19–22, we will discover how the efforts of these and other Reformers were guided by the conviction that the church is God’s household established on the foundation of Christ and growing into a dwelling place for His glory.
Join us for an unforgettable seven-day study tour as we visit historic sites from Zurich to Geneva and consider the lasting impact of the Swiss Reformation on Christian worship, doctrine, and missions.
Itinerary
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Arrival in Geneva
Upon your arrival in Geneva, a private chauffeur will be ready to transfer you to our designated hotel for the Swiss Reformation Tour. In the evening, we will have a special welcome dinner accompanied by a message.
Guests disembarking from the Rhône River Study Cruise in Lyon will board luxury motor coaches for a scenic journey through the picturesque French and Swiss countryside before arriving at our hotel in Geneva. We will then come together with our new guests for dinner and the evening lecture.
Hotel: Luxury Accommodations
Meals: Dinner
Friday, May 8, 2026
Geneva
A local guide will lead us on a sightseeing tour of John Calvin’s historic Geneva, the center of Calvin’s ministry from 1536 to 1538 and again from 1541 to 1564. Highlights will include a visit to St. Pierre Cathedral; a pass-by of John Calvin’s home and study; and an exploration of the Reformation Wall that honors Calvin, William Farel, Theodore Beza, and the great Scottish Theologian John Knox.
Hotel: Luxury Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Geneva to Lauterbrunnen/Lucerne
As we travel from Geneva to Lucerne, we will stop in the picturesque city of Lauterbrunnen for lunch. The enchanting Lauterbrunnen Valley inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s Rivendell in The Lord of the Rings novels. During our time there, you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning valley and its waterfalls at your leisure.
Hotel: Luxury Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Lucerne
After breakfast and a Sunday worship service, we will visit the lakeside city of Lucerne, Switzerland. We’ll tour the Chapel Bridge, the famous Lucerne Water Tower, and the Löwendenkmal, a striking sculpture commemorating the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution.
Hotel: Luxury Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast
Monday, May 11, 2026
Lucerne to Zurich
Located in the north-central part of Switzerland, the renowned city of Zurich is recognized as the birthplace of the Swiss Reformation. After arriving in Zurich, you’ll have the opportunity to savor the diverse culinary delights that the city has to offer.
Hotel: Luxury Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Zurich
A local guide will join us on a sightseeing tour of Zurich, a historically rich city and the home of Swiss Reformer Huldrych Zwingli. The tour will feature the Grossmünster, where Zwingli preached for nearly twelve years, as well as the Monastery Church. We will spend the night in Zurich, concluding our day with a final dinner and a message.
Hotel: Luxury Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Zurich
After an express breakfast, Sovereign staff will assist our guests with transportation to the airport.
Hotel: Luxury Accommodations
Meals: Breakfast
Speakers
Sinclair Ferguson
Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is featured teacher for several Ligonier teaching series, including Union with Christ. He is author of many books, including The Whole Christ, Maturity, and Devoted to God’s Church. Dr. Ferguson is also host of the podcast Things Unseen.
Pricing & Travel Information
- Early Bird Price (Expires 07/04/2025 ) Standard Price
- Double Occupancy Early Bird Price: $7,860.00 Price: $8,071.00
- Single Occupancy Early Bird Price: $11,096.00 Price: $11,306.00
About Ligonier Tours
One of the best ways you can learn about a person or even an event is being there—to be on site. We can certainly learn from reading and studying. We can even create the scene in our mind’s eye. But nothing brings a person or an event to life like being there. Ligonier Tours takes you to the places where significant events occurred, events that have shaped history. You can literally walk in the footsteps of our heroes of the past, of Luther, of Calvin, of Jonathan Edwards. You will meet these figures in ways you have never met them before.
Ligonier’s Teaching Fellows and other ministry leaders serve as your guides as you explore these important sites. On these tours, you’ll have time with these trusted teachers over a meal or at the sites along the journey. You will also have rich times of fellowship with your fellow travelers, meeting kindred spirits and making friendships.
Ligonier Tours brings the past to life, they serve to encourage us as disciples in our own day, and they offer us reminders that we are not alone, but that we are on our pilgrim journey together.