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Day 1 – Departure

• Depart on international flight to London, England

• Begin your journey tracing the life, faith, and imagination of C.S. Lewis

• Anticipate exploring literary landmarks, academic centers, and the landscapes that inspired Narnia and Lewis’s writings

Day 2 – Arrival in London & Transfer to Oxford

• Arrive in London Heathrow Airport and meet tour director

• Travel to Oxford, the city most associated with C.S. Lewis’s academic and spiritual life

• Visit the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest libraries in Europe and a cornerstone of Oxford scholarship

• Take a walking tour of Broad Street and High Street, passing historic colleges and landmarks

• Lunch at a local Oxford café or pub

• Visit the Examination School, graveyard, and the University Church of St Mary the Virgin – central to Oxford’s religious and intellectual heritage

• Check into Oxford hotel for the next several nights

• Evening at leisure to rest or stroll through the university city

Day 3 – Oxford: Academic Life & Lewis’s World

• Morning lectures from Oxford professors, offering insight into the intellectual climate that shaped Lewis

• Walking tour through Carfax and Christ Church Meadows, where the inspiration for Alice in Wonderlandoriginated

• Visit Christ Church Cathedral, a blend of spiritual majesty and academic tradition

• Lunch at the historic Turf Tavern, a favorite of Oxford scholars

• Guided afternoon tour of Oxford’s renowned colleges, exploring their architecture and heritage

• Evening group dinner at the Trout Inn, a riverside location often frequented by Lewis and Tolkien

Day 4 – The Kilns, Colleges & Literary Oxford

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Guided visit to The Kilns, C.S. Lewis’s former home, lovingly preserved with his personal study and garden

• Visit Holy Trinity Church, where Lewis worshipped and is buried beside his brother Warren

• Lunch at the Mitre, one of Oxford’s oldest inns

• Afternoon visits include:

  • Magdalen College, where Lewis taught for nearly three decades

  • Merton College, another key site in Lewis’s academic journey

  • Dead Man’s Walk, an ancient path steeped in history

  • Oxford Botanical Gardens, one of Lewis’s favorite reflective spaces

• Evening dinner at the Eagle and Child pub, meeting place of the Inklings literary group (including Tolkien and Lewis)

• Free evening for personal exploration or rest

Day 5 – Oxford to Dublin

• Breakfast and hotel check-out

• Transfer to airport for flight from London to Dublin, Ireland

• Arrive in Dublin and transfer to hotel

• Visit the National Museum of Ireland, showcasing Ireland’s rich cultural heritage

• See the Book of Kells at Trinity College, a masterpiece of early Christian artistry and illuminated scripture

• Evening dinner and rest in Dublin

Day 6 – Dublin to Rostrevor via Ancient Ireland

• Morning visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest church and a center of Christian history

• Travel north through County Meath, visiting ancient Celtic and monastic sites:

  • Monasterboice High Crosses, remarkable examples of early Christian stonework

  • Fourknocks Tomb, a 5,000-year-old Neolithic burial site

• Afternoon stop in Carlingford, a medieval seaside village with charming streets and coastal views

• Continue to Rostrevor, the picturesque town that inspired Narnia’s landscapes

• Check into hotel and enjoy a peaceful evening in the shadow of the Cooley Mountains

Day 7 – Exploring Narnia’s Landscape (Rostrevor & Mourne Region)

• Morning hike to Cloughmore Stone, offering panoramic views and mythic connections to the Narnian hills

• Visit the Narnia Trail and Fairy Glen, enchanting woodland paths honoring Lewis’s imagination

• Explore Silent Valley, a tranquil reservoir nestled in the Mourne Mountains

• Afternoon visits to Legananny Dolmen and Drumena Cashel, ancient archaeological sites evoking Ireland’s deep past

• Reflect by the coast in Dundrum, visiting symbolic Narnian locations such as “Mr. Beaver’s House” and “Prince Caspian’s throne”

• Evening dinner and overnight stay in the Mourne region, Lewis’s “true Northern Ireland”

Day 8 – Belfast: The Early Life of C.S. Lewis

• Travel to Belfast, birthplace of C.S. Lewis

• Visit key sites connected to his childhood and faith formation:

  • Ardglass and Killyleagh Castle, landmarks near his family’s holiday retreats

  • St. Mark’s Church, where Lewis was baptized and worshipped with his family

  • Campbell College, Lewis’s former school and a major influence on his early education

• Learn about Lewis’s family, upbringing, and the Belfast that shaped his imagination

• Overnight in Belfast

Day 9 – The Antrim Coast & Northern Inspirations

• Journey along the spectacular Antrim Coast, one of the world’s most scenic drives

• Visit Ballycastle, Castlerock, and the dramatic ruins of Dunluce Castle

  • Sites believed to have inspired Cair Paravel and The Last Battle

• Reflect on Lewis’s childhood holidays and the landscapes that fueled his love of myth and story

• Optional stop at Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO site steeped in legend

• Farewell group dinner along the coast

• Overnight near Belfast or Dublin (depending on flight schedule)

Day 10 – Return Home

• Transfer to Dublin Airport for return flight home

• Depart Ireland with lasting memories, literary insights, and a deeper appreciation for the life and faith of C.S. Lewis

Throughout the C.S. Lewis Study Tour, you'll enjoy comfortable, well-located hotels chosen to enhance your experience.

In Oxford, we stay in a charming central hotel—just steps from the University’s historic colleges—offering comfort, character, and easy access to key sites.

In Dublin, the modern and reliable Premier Inn provides a restful base close to the city's cultural treasures, including Trinity College and the Book of Kells.

In Rostrevor, Northern Ireland, you'll stay in a cosy local hotel set against the breathtaking Mourne Mountains—the very landscape that inspired Narnia.

Each stay is designed to offer rest, warmth, and a deep connection to the world of C.S. Lewis.

Air overview

Timing Matters: Air options depend on airline release timing. Airlines typically publish fares 10 months before departure—that’s why you’ll see one of two setups below: if flights aren’t live yet, book the land package now and add our coordinated flights when they go live; if flights are live, choose the air-inclusive package with our designated group flights and included transfers. Either way, our team coordinates flights to align with your tour. Where possible and permitted by the airline, our air team can also add your TSA Known Traveller Number and frequent flyer numbers to your booking for your convenience.

Scenario A — Flights not released yet

Make it easy later—secure your place now with a land-only booking. Our flight package will open once airline schedules are released. When flights become available, we will contact you so you can add our coordinated flights package.

Why add our flight package? It aligns with the tour timings and includes group arrival and departure transfers when you travel on our designated group flights. Our air team supports you with schedule changes, and—where possible and permitted—can add your TSA Known Traveler Number and frequent flyer numbers to your reservation.

If you prefer to arrange your own flights, please do not book until we confirm your place on the tour and provide our official flight window. For this tour, you must arrive in [City] by [Time] on [Arrival Date], and you may depart any time on [Departure Date]. Transfers are included only when travelling on our designated group flights; for land-only travellers, transfers are not included but can be arranged at additional cost, subject to availability.

Pre- and post-tour nights can be booked through us.

Important: If you choose independent flights, it is your responsibility to reach the tour start point/hotel on time and at your own expense. Additional costs arising from missed services are not covered.

• Summary:

  • Flights package: will be offered once airline schedules open; we’ll invite you to add it.

  • Arrival/departure: arrive [City] by [Time] on [Arrival Date]; depart any time on [Departure Date].

  • Transfers: included only on our designated group flights; otherwise, a paid add-on.

  • Independent air: wait for tour confirmation and our flight window before booking.

  • Responsibility: independent travellers must get to/from the tour on time at their own expense.

We are excited to arrange your flights for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Scenario B — Flights available now (use when selling the full package)

Choose the simple option: our air-inclusive package. It pairs flights that align with the tour and includes group arrival and departure transfers when you travel on our designated group flights. Our air team supports you with schedule changes and seating requests where possible, and—where permitted—can add your TSA Known Traveller Number and frequent flyer numbers to your reservation.

Prefer to arrange your own flights? Land-only is available on request. Please wait to book flights until we confirm your place on the tour and provide our official flight window. You must arrive in [City] by [Time] on [Arrival Date]; you may depart any time on [Departure Date]. Transfers are not included for land-only travellers; private/shared transfers can be arranged at additional cost, subject to availability.

Pre- and post-tour nights can be booked through us.

Important: If you choose independent flights, it is your responsibility to reach the tour start point/hotel on time and at your own expense. Additional costs arising from missed services are not covered.

• Summary:

  • Best value: air-inclusive package with coordinated flights + group transfers on designated flights.

  • Land-only: available on request; strict flight window applies.

  • Arrival/departure: arrive [City] by [Time] on [Arrival Date]; depart any time on [Departure Date].

  • Transfers: not included for land-only; paid transfers available.

  • Responsibility: independent travellers must reach the tour on time at their own expense.

We are excited to arrange your flights for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

What’s included in the land price of *£/€/$XXX?

*Price based on a minimum of XX participants. (For this tour)

Your Tour Includes

• Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coach

• Accommodations (double-occupancy) in superior 3-star and moderate 4-star hotels

• Meals as indicated in the itinerary (water is included with dinners)

• Professional tour guide throughout the tour

• Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions

• Admission to all activities indicated in the itinerary not referred to as optional

• Arrival and departure transfers for group flights

• Guides will use Whisper Headsets throughout the tour

• All other taxes and tips for provided services including tour director and driver

• Full colour personalised tour diary

• Travel app

Your Tour Does Not Include

• Air transportation and related taxes and fees (Round-trip group air £/€/$XXXX)

• Single supplement (£/€/$XXX)

• Airport transfers separate from the group

• Meals, other than as indicated above

• Items of a personal nature, such as passport fees

• Passenger trip cancellation insurance

Payment Schedule

• Initial deposit of £/€/$XXX will secure your place on the tour. Click here to pay. Click here to pay Online payments incur a % credit card fee. Cheques can be mailed to “EdenGate Travel”, 12316 244th St, Chisago City, MN 55013-9688.

• Final payment will be due 120 days before departure.

Travel Insurance

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Cancellations

Regardless of reason, cancellations are costly, so we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance:

INDIVIDUAL CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be in writing.

• From the time of deposit until 100 days before departure, a $150 per person penalty.

• From 99-30 days before departure $350 per person penalty plus any non-refundable deposits to airlines or ground suppliers.

• An individual cancelling less than 30 days before departure will receive NO REFUND.

• Cancellations must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. central time on the last business day of the applicable time period.

• For flight changes or cancellations, revision fees and/or airline cancellation charges will apply.

• Roommates cancelling can result in a single supplement charge for the roommate. The Participant who cancels will be responsible for that charge if a substitute roommate cannot be found.

• Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended.

• EdenGate Travel cannot assume responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through EdenGate.