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Germany, Switzerland Study Tour with Northway Church
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What to Expect
You’re invited to join us on a 10 day, all-inclusive Germany, Switzerland Study Tour.
You will be immersed in the land and lessons of the Bible as you’re led on a journey through Scripture while your local guide and driver will bring the past and present culture of Germany and Switzerland alive to all your senses.
Unlike other Holy Land tours, this tour is solely focused on bringing Scripture to life through first-hand experiences in the places the stories actually happened. An all-inclusive trip ensures you're free to focus on each moment without worrying about lodging, tips, transportation, entrance fees, food or water.
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What is a GTI Study Tour?
We’ve built into our study tours everything you need for an enjoyable and educational trip. We want you to be fully focused on the lessons and experiences you’ll encounter, and not be distracted by local tipping practices, transportation arrangements, or meal planning.
We believe that as a Study Tour participant you’re not a mere tourist—you’re an investment! This is evident from the moment you book your trip, through to the time you return home to share what you’ve learned with your friends and family.
Our seasoned guides and ministry partners do so much more than handle the details and keep things on schedule. Our local guides have personal experience and intimate knowledge of the places and events you’ll examine, and our ministry partner’s teachers have a shepherd’s heart and a passion for God’s word.
The guides have been so personable and so knowledgeable and so friendly. There's just never a bad day for these guys. They make you very comfortable throughout the trip.
— SteveWe got to walk the land and it made our bibles come alive, and my son being 17, he needed it to come alive. It solidified his foundation in his faith.
— JoeyGTI has done such a great job of taking care of everything... allowing us to feel at home and really focus on the things we needed to from the very beginning.
— JordanShea Sumlin
Lead Pastor, Northway Church
Originally from the great nation of Texas, Shea grew up in a broken home, far from the Lord, before surrendering his life to Jesus while in High School. After experiencing a radical spiritual transformation in college, he would eventually go on to receive degrees from the University of North Texas and Dallas Theological Seminary. During that time he married his beautiful bride, Tiffany, and together they have five precious daughters-- Emma, Sara, Rebekah, Abigail, & Hannah. Shea spent nearly a decade serving as the college pastor of Denton Bible Church in Denton, TX, before then serving as a teaching pastor for The Well Community Church in Fresno, CA & campus pastor for The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX. Today, Shea serves as the Lead Pastor of Northway Church in Dallas, TX. He has a deep passion for teaching the Word of God and spreading the Gospel through the local church.
Study Tour Details
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- $6290.00 USD base cost
- $900.00 single-occupancy supplement available
- $100.00 discount if booking prior to April 14, 2025
Optional payment schedule available:
- $500.00 per-person deposit upon registration
- $2895.00 per-person due by May 19, 2025
- Remaining balance due by August 15, 2025
- Deluxe Hotels - Dinner and breakfast daily
- Deluxe motor coach touring
- GTI backpack with bottled water on tour
- All transfers, entrance fees, and taxes
- Guide and driver tips
- Study guide, journal
- GTI Blog
- B&T Emergency number: +49 159 06209631
- Lunches
- Drinks with meals
- Travel Insurance
- Full refund less $200 for cancellations after deposit.
- Full refund less $500 for cancellations after April 14, 2025
- Full refund less $2000 for cancellations after May 19, 2025
- No refunds for cancellations after August 15, 2025
Itinerary
Departure from the USA
Arrival in Berlin, Germany
Arrival throughout the day (GTI can assist with transfers if needed), dinner, and an orientation meeting with the group in the evening. Feel free to arrive early and explore all that Berlin has to offer. *The hotel will try to accommodate early check-in if available.
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Berlin/Wittenberg
Today's theme is "Ideas Have Consequences." We will start our morning by walking to the site of the famous Nazi book burning in 1933. Then, we will continue our tour through the modern history of Germany and Europe by visiting the Brandenburg Gate and the site of Ronald Reagan's famous "Tear Down this Wall" speech. After that, we will walk to the Reichstag building and visit a memorial for the Berlin Wall. Following lunch, we will conclude our time in Berlin at the famous Olympic stadium, which debuted for the 1936 Olympics. Afterward, we will embark on a trip through the German countryside and travel back 500 years to Wittenberg, the birthplace of the Reformation. Dinner and overnight in Wittenberg.
Berlin Wall
Wittenberg/Eisleben/Erfurt
Today, we will start our morning with devotions near the place where Martin Luther burnt the Papal Bull, the paper excommunicating him. Then, we will walk to the old Augustinian Monastery, which became the home of Martin and Katie Luther. Along the way, we will see the homes and workspaces of essential figures such as Philip Melanchthon and Lucas Cranach, without whom the Reformation could never have taken hold. We will also visit two churches in the city: St. Mary's Church, where Luther preached, and the castle church, which is central to the story of his 95 Theses. Afterward, we will travel to Luther's birthplace in Eisleben and see his late medieval hometown, his final resting place. We will visit the two city churches that were centers of Reformation activity. Finally, we will travel to Erfurt for dinner and an overnight stay.
Castle Church
Erfurt/Eisenach
This morning, we will walk to the Augustinian Monastery where Luther enrolled as a young monk after bargaining with God. After lunch and a visit to the Cathedral, we will leave for Eisenach and visit the Wartburg Castle, where Luther spent eight months on the run from the Emperor and translated the Bible. Dinner and overnight stay in Eisenach.
Wartburg Castle
Eisenach/Coburg/Nuremberg
This morning, we will walk into town to see the Luther House and Museum, as well as St. George's Church, where Johann Sebastian Bach, the composer of The Messiah, was baptized. After that, we will depart for Coburg to visit one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe and its extensive collection of Christian art. Finally, we will leave for Nuremberg, where we will enjoy the vibrant town square and see the birthplace of the famous Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. Dinner and overnight in Nuremberg.
Coburg Castle
Augsburg/Neuschwanstein/Fuessen
In the morning, we will travel to Augsburg. In 1518, at St. Anna's Church, Luther met the papal legate, Cardinal Cajetan, who demanded that Luther submit to the pope. The city was also the site of the Diet of Augsburg in 1530, where the Augsburg Confession was presented. This document outlines the nature and teachings of Luther's theology. In the town hall, the Peace of Augsburg was signed in 1555, legalizing the Reformed/Lutheran faith practice in Germany. From Augsburg, we will travel to Füssen and visit the 19th-century Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Dinner and overnight in Füssen.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Lake Constance/Waldshut/Zurich
After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Constance and board a ship at Lindau for our cruise along the borders of Germany and Switzerland. We will dock in Meersburg and then board our bus for Waldshut, where Balthasar Hubmaier was baptized and became a leader of the Anabaptist movement. We will have dinner and stay overnight in Zurich.
Lake Constance
Zurich
Today, we will study the life and ministry of Huldreich Zwingli, the Reformer of German-speaking Switzerland. We will start by visiting the Lindenhof to view the city and discuss Zurich's early history. Then, we will visit St. Peter's Church and the Grossmuenster Cathedral, both of which are crucial sites of the Reformation in Zurich. Additionally, we will see two Anabaptist sites, including the Felix Manz Memorial and the Grotto of Baeretswil, where early Anabaptists gathered for worship. During our visit, we will discuss the theological and social conflicts between the Anabaptists and Zwingli during the Reformation. The day will conclude with dinner and an overnight stay in Zurich.
Grossmunster Cathedral
Trachselwald/Bern
Today, we will enjoy a beautiful drive through Switzerland. Our first stop will be Trachselwald Castle, where early Anabaptists were imprisoned. Afterward, we will head to Bern to tour the Old Town and Cathedral. We will have dinner and stay overnight in Bern.
Bern Cathedral
Geneva
After leaving Bern, we will travel to Geneva, the city known for John Calvin and the Reformation of French-speaking Switzerland. We will visit the International Museum of the Reformation and spend time in Saint Peter's Cathedral, where Calvin preached. Additionally, we will view the archaeological site beneath the Cathedral. In the afternoon, we will visit the Reformation Wall to conclude our Reformation tour together. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Geneva.
Reformation Wall