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 

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.

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