Explore the Life and Legacy of C.S. Lewis

August 12, 2026 – August 21, 2026

Join others who share a love for great stories and meaningful ideas on an extraordinary 8-day, in-country, journey through the places where C.S. Lewis lived, taught, and found inspiration. Stay in elegant five-star hotels, savor exceptional cuisine, and enjoy thoughtfully curated experiences that bring his world to life. Along the way, you’ll share meaningful moments and rich conversation with like-minded travelers who appreciate both beauty and depth.

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Marshall and Jessica Pennell, owners of Harbinger Tours

Marshall and Jessica Pennell, your Tour Hosts, have traveled, researched, and dreamed to curate a marvelous experience for you. Every aspect of these days has been custom curated by these discriminating travel experts.

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The group is carefully limited in size for a more personal experience. The small group allows your hosts to serve as your personal concierge. Need something extra, want to spend a day doing something different, just say the word!

Dr. Michael Ward

Local guides, Oxford professors, and CS Lewis Experts will enrich your knowledge of each location—from the storied halls and literary traditions of Oxford, to the resilience and creative renaissance of Belfast, with the life of C.S. Lewis woven throughout. You will be enriched by immersive, interactive experiences—just the right blend of luxury, learning, and fun for discerning travelers.

Itinerary

Travel  |  August 12, 2026

  • Departure from the USA to Oxford, England on flights selected and purchased by each passenger

Day 1  |  August 13, 2026

  • Arrival in England and taxi to Oxford’s luxurious 5 star hotel, The Randolph Hotel
  • Welcome reception and dinner
Randolph Hotel

Day 2  |  August 14, 2026

  • Guided walking tour of the Oxford Colleges and Addison’s Walk
  • Enjoy lunch at the famous Perch Pub in Oxford where the Inklings were known to hang out during the summers
  • Experience the Port Meadow Walk where Lewis Carol was inspired to write parts of Alice In Wonderland
  • Dinner together

Day 3  |  August 15, 2026

  • Tour Lewis’ home, The Kilns and Holy Trinity Church where Lewis is buried
  • See shooting sites from the C.S. Lewis film, “The Most Reluctant Convert”
  • Dinner at St. Mary’s church where Lewis first preached his famous sermon the “Weight of Glory”

Day 4  |  August 16, 2026

  • Check out of the Randolph Hotel and travel by bus to Cambridge
  • Guided walking tour of the Cambridge Colleges where Lewis also taught
  • Enjoy time to go punting on the river or explore the village
  • Visit the Cambridge American Cemetery where more than 3,500 WW2 American servicemen are buried
  • Check into our second luxury hotel, perfectly situated in one of London’s most iconic and desirable districts
  • Evening free and dinner on your own in London

Day 5  |  August 17, 2026

  • Tour Westminster Abbey including Poet’s Corner where you can see Lewis’ stone
  • Select from optional tour activities such as:
    • Churchill’s Underground Bunker Museum
    • Tower of London and the Crown Jewels
    • Or spend the day exploring and shopping on your own
  • Meet back at the hotel in time to dress up and enjoy an evening of fine dining at one of London’s fine dining restaurants!

Day 6  |  August 18, 2026

  • Depart the hotel for the airport and flight to Belfast
  • Tour the Titanic Museum on the site where the Titanic was built. Lewis was from a ship building family and wrote, “The sound of a steamer’s horn at night still conjures up my whole boyhood.
  • Enjoy dinner together at the Titanic Hotel, situated in the former Harland & Wolff shipyard office building
  • Check into our third and final luxury hotel in Belfast, the Culloden Estate and Spa

Day 7  |  August 19, 2026

  • Visit Dunluce Castle which Lewis used as the model for the Castle at Cair Paravel in Narnia
  • Visit the famous Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Dinner at the Crawfordsburn Inn where Jack and Joy spent their belated honeymoon
Historic building remains

Day 8  |  August 20, 2026

  • Visit C.S. Lewis Square downtown
  • Visit the Mourne Mountains and the overview where Lewis envisioned the Narnia landscape
  • Lunch at Rostrevor Inn where Lewis and Warnie went for vacations
  • Final Farewell Dinner

Travel  |  August 21, 2026

  • Departure and travel back to USA

Details and Limitations

Pricing and Availability

  • Per Person, Double Occupancy Price: $9,394
  • No deposit required to reserve your space!
  • $2,348.00 per person due February 12, 2026
  • $3,757.00 per person due April 2, 2026
  • Final balance of $3,289.00 per person due by May 12, 2026.
  • If you will be traveling alone and require single occupancy for hotel rooms please add $3,614 to your final balance.
  • If you are registering after any of these due dates you’ll be invoiced the total due.
  • Reserve your spot today! While there’s no set deadline to register, space is limited—and once the tour fills, sign-up will close automatically. We’d love to have you with us!

Tour Includes

  • Flight from London to Belfast
  • 8 days in country
  • 8 nights in 5-star deluxe hotels
  • Porterage at each hotel
  • Full breakfast at each hotel
  • Restaurant dinners for 7 days during tour
  • Deluxe motor coach and driver
  • All entrance fees on itinerary
  • Tips to driver, restaurants, hotel staff, etc.

Note

  • Please refer to the terms & conditions for a list of items not included.
  • Any requests outside of the tour package must be emailed to: [email protected]
  • No deposit needed to reserve your space
  • Final balance due by May 12, 2026

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