Day 0, April 22nd (*Optional* Pre Tour Excursion) - Normandy

Guests will have the option to add a full day trip to Normandy. We will meet at our appointed location early in the morning before departing for the historic shores of Normandy. We will visit Omaha Beach, the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, the Memorial Museum of Omaha Beach, and the Caen Memorial museum. Guests who choose to add the Normandy excursion must plan to fly into Paris by April 21st, 2022. Details and Pricing will be forthcoming. HOTEL:   Luxury Accommodations MEALS:  B

Day 1, April 23rd (Pre Tour) - Arrival in Paris

Guests arrive in Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) and are greeted by Sovereign Hosts who will provide welcome amenities as they are loaded into private luxury sedans that will deliver guests to our hotel in central Paris. Upon arrival at the hotel, guests are guided into each of their appointed rooms and will be given the Day 1 European Tour newsletter that will identify the day’s events at the Sovereign welcome desk. We will then enjoy a full dinner and first night’s lecture with Ligonier Teaching Fellows. HOTEL:   Luxury Accommodations MEALS:  D

Day 2, April 24th (Pre Tour) - Paris

After a full breakfast and lecture, we will begin exploring Calvin's historic Paris as we journey to the Latin quarter. Here we will learn of Calvin's education and training while in Paris, visit where he lived and studied, and will walk the streets that he travelled during the 16th century. We will also explore the Sorbonne beginning with Rousseau's memorial down to the exterior view of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Tonight's dinner will be on your own in the City of Light. HOTEL:   Luxury Accommodations MEALS:  B

Day 3, April 25th (Pre Tour) - Paris

After a full breakfast, we will head to the far side of the Louvre and explore the history of the French Huguenots. The conflict known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre began on the site that is now occupied by the Louvre. Catherine de Medici, the power behind the French throne, ordered the assassination of the brilliant Huguenot Admiral Coligny. The attempt left him wounded but not dead. Catherine panicked and ordered the massacre of all Huguenots, including Coligny. The slaughter began in Paris on the evening of St. Bartholomew's Day and spread to the countryside on the following days. Between 40,000 and 100,000 Huguenots were killed. We will explore the areas of Paris where this conflict raged and will come to an understanding of the consequences of this terrible historic act. After lunch on your own, you will be free to explore the Louvre at your leisure. We will end the evening with dinner and lecture at our hotel. HOTEL:   Luxury Accommodations MEALS:  B, D

Day 4, April 26th (Pre Tour) - Departure from Paris to Avignon

PRE TOUR ONLY GUESTS After finishing breakfast, we will board our first class rail in Paris. During our journey through the French countryside to Avignon, France, you will enjoy lunch on board the train. We will embark on our beautiful river cruise for dinner and our first evening aboard Ligonier's river cruise ship. MEALS:  B

Please Note: Schedule of tour events is subject to modification without notice.

PRE-TOUR RATE

Early Bird Rate (by April 1, 2021):

Early Bird Rate based on double occupancy: $2,823.00 per person
Early Bird Rate based on single occupancy: $3,792.00 per person

Standard Rate (by April 1, 2021):

Standard Rate based on double occupancy: $3,034.00 per person
Standard Rate based on single occupancy: $4,003.00 per person

The rate for your tour includes conference fees, taxes and gratuities, luxury accommodations, luxury coaches, dynamic conference times with our speakers, and concierge service from Sovereign's Guardian Angels throughout your entire journey.

Fees NOT Included: Airfare, excess baggage rates, meals not included in the itinerary, all items of a personal nature such as laundry, cleaning, telephone or fax expenses, beverages including tea and coffee (except at breakfast), wines, liquors or soft drinks. A local tipping guideline will be provided with the customer documents for any service purchased by guests on their own.

*Single accommodations are subject to availability.

To fully participate in this tour, you must be able to walk long distances, have good balance capabilities and be able to walk on uneven terrain. There will also be some climbing involved as well as long periods of standing. Due to the historical nature of some of our destinations, not all facilities will be ADA compliant.