In the Footsteps of C.S. Lewis
April 17, 2027 – April 26, 2027
Step into the world of C.S. Lewis together on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the places where he lived, taught, and found inspiration. Travel as a group through Oxford, Cambridge, London, and Belfast experiencing the settings that shaped one of the most beloved Christian thinkers and storytellers of our time. Along the way, enjoy meaningful teaching, shared moments of reflection, and rich conversation as you explore Lewis’s life and legacy together. This thoughtfully designed journey blends teaching, guided exploration, memorable experiences, and time to connect—creating a trip that is as enriching as it is enjoyable.
Travel Deeper, Experience More
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.
With a group of approximately 20–40 guests, you’ll enjoy the fun and fellowship of traveling with others who share an interest in C.S. Lewis. Your Harbinger hosts will be with you throughout the journey, taking care of the details, keeping things running smoothly, and helping make your time together both enjoyable and memorable.
Expert 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 learning and fun for discerning travelers.
Itinerary
Travel | April 17, 2027
- Departure from the USA to Oxford, England on flights selected and purchased by each passenger
Day 1 | April 18, 2027
- Arrival in England and taxi to your first hotel in Oxford on transportation selected and purchased by each passenger
- Welcome Dinner in historic Oxford.
- Overnight: Oxford
Day 2 | April 19, 2027
- Guided walking tour of the Oxford Colleges, Magdalen College, and Addison’s Walk
- Enjoy lunch at the famous Trout and 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
- Overnight: Oxford
Day 3 | April 20, 2027
- 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”
- Overnight: Oxford
Day 4 | April 21, 2027
- Check out of your hotel and travel by bus to Cambridge
- Visit the Cambridge American Cemetery where more than 3,500 WW2 American servicemen are buried
- Guided walking tour of Magdalen Cambridge College where Lewis also taught
- Enjoy time to go punting on the river or explore the village.
- Check into our second hotel
- Evening free and dinner on your own in London
- Overnight: London
Day 5 | April 22, 2027
- 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 gather ourselves for a dinner together in London!
- Overnight: London
Day 6 | April 23, 2027
- 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 hotel in Belfast
- Overnight: Belfast
Day 7 | April 24, 2027
- 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
- Overnight: Belfast
Day 8 | April 25, 2027
- 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 | April 26, 2027
- Departure and travel back to USA on flights selected and purchased by each passenger
Details and Limitations
Pricing and Availability
- Per Person, Double Occupancy Price: $4,724
- No deposit required to reserve your space.
- $1,181.00 per person due October 19, 2026
- $1,890.00 per person due December 6, 2026
- Final balance of $1,652.00 per person due by January 16, 2027
- If you will be traveling alone and require single occupancy for hotel rooms you’ll be invoiced for an additional $1375.
- If you are registering after any of these due dates you’ll be invoiced the total due.
- Based on 20 guests minimum
- Airfare and airport transfers to and from the tour are not included. Guests will make their own way to the starting hotel and arrange their departure from the final hotel. The tour officially begins with our Welcome Dinner on Day 1 and concludes on Departure Day. Once the tour begins, all scheduled transportation, including any flights included in the itinerary, is arranged and included.
- Reserve your spot today! While there’s no set deadline to register, space is limited, and once the tour fills, registration will close automatically. If the tour reaches capacity before the scheduled deposit date, we will contact registered guests and offer the opportunity to secure their place with a per person advance deposit. This amount is not an additional charge. It is simply an early portion of your tour payment and will be fully applied toward the total tour price. We’d love to have you with us!
Tour Includes
- 8 days in country
- 8 nights in hotels
- Porterage at each hotel
- 2 meals a day: a full breakfast and either lunch or dinner for each day during the tour
- Motor coach and driver
- All entrance fees on itinerary
- Expert local guides
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 payment is required to register. Your reservation is officially confirmed once payment has been received.
- This tour includes walking tours and visits to historic sites. Guests should be comfortable walking at a steady group pace for up to approximately 45 minutes to an hour at a time and navigating stairs, cobblestones, inclines, and uneven surfaces. There is plenty of opportunity to rest throughout the tour, and if you occasionally prefer to skip a walk or activity, we’re happy to help arrange an alternative when reasonably possible. If there is ever a need for mobility related assistance the traveler must have a companion who can accomplish that purpose. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us before registering. We’re happy to talk through the itinerary with you and discuss how we may be able to help. Read our terms and conditions for more information.
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