Lewis, Patrick, The Reformation and You
10 Day Ireland & UK Tour, Optional London 3 Day Extension
Details
GROUP: Lewis Foundation Ireland, UK 2026
DATES: July 20 – 29, 2026
PRICE: $4,325 per person LAND ONLY (based on double/twin occupancy)
PRICE: $5225 per person LAND & AIR (based on double/twin occupancy),
Group Roundtrip Airfare out of Chicago O’Hare: economy class (details after the itinerary below)
Single Supplement: $900 (for those who wish to have a room of their own)
3 Night Optional London Extension: July 31 – Aug 3, PRICE: $2,475
Accommodations:
All our hotels are handpicked, high-quality 3-star properties, chosen for their comfort, style, and excellent amenities. Each hotel offers spacious, well-appointed rooms with comfortable beds to ensure a restful night’s sleep.
You’ll enjoy a full cooked breakfast every morning, setting you up for the day ahead. Plus, with their central locations, you’ll be perfectly positioned to explore each destination with ease, whether you’re interested in sightseeing, shopping, or dining out.
Introduction
This journey invites you to explore the legacies of C.S. Lewis, Saint Patrick, and the Reformation, emphasising their relevance in today’s world. From the landscapes that inspired Lewis’s imagination, to the sites where Patrick brought the gospel, to the hallowed grounds of the English Reformation, each day is designed to deepen your faith, spark your imagination, and connect you to a living heritage of courage, creativity, and hope.
A Unique “Explore-Marvel-Share” Experience
This journey embodies an “Explore-Marvel-Share” experience, connecting participants with the legacies of Lewis, the Irish saints, and the Reformers, all centred around Jesus Christ. Travellers will enjoy the beauty of Ireland and England while reflecting on the historical and spiritual significance of these figures.
Join the C.S. Lewis Foundation Summer Tour
Co-hosted by Steven Elmore and Andrew Lazo, this tour aims to spark participants’ and influencers’ imaginations, encouraging them to engage with the literature and faith of influential church figures. The journey promises to be a refreshing and transformative experience, inviting participants to explore the rich heritage of faith and imagination.
Andrew Lazo is Special Advisor for the C.S. Lewis Foundation. Rev. Andrew Lazo is an internationally known speaker and writer specializing in C.S. Lewis and the Inklings. Andrew earned his Masters in Modern British Literature from Rice University where he was a Jacob K. Javits fellow in the Humanities. He is a frequent speaker around the U.S. and U.K. and has written several articles on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
In 2009, Andrew published Mere Christians: Inspiring Encounters with C.S. Lewis. In 2014 he also was honored to transcribe, edit, and publish a previously unknown book by C.S. Lewis, “Early Prose Joy,” which was Lewis’s very first spiritual autobiography.
For ten years he taught English and C. S. Lewis at St. Thomas and Houston Christian High Schools in Houston. After finishing studies for an M. Div. (with Honors) at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA in May 2022, Andrew was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church in January 2023 and serves as the Apprentice Rector at Church of the Messiah in Winter Garden, FL. He is also pursuing his doctorate in Romantic Theology at Northwind Seminary, where he serves as a Distinguished Lecturer. Andrew is married to author and speaker Dr. Christin Ditchfield Lazo.
Steven Elmore — President, C.S. Lewis Foundation
Steven Elmore serves as President of the C.S. Lewis Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering faith, reason, and imagination in the tradition of C. S. Lewis. With over two decades of experience in nonprofit and educational settings, Steven brings a rich and varied background to his leadership.
Before becoming President, he held multiple roles within the Foundation, including Vice President for Events and Communications and Director of Communications — positions in which he helped shape both the strategic direction and the outreach activities of the organization. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2006, Steven worked as a college English composition instructor, GED instructor (history and science), software instructor, test-preparation tutor, and in various office management and administrative roles in small businesses and nonprofits.
Steven holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (with a business emphasis) from Pepperdine University, and a Master of Arts in Literature and Film from Claremont Graduate University. Beyond his administrative and teaching roles, Steven is also a writer of essays, memoirs, poetry, and fiction. As part of the leadership team at the Foundation, he helps guide the creative and intellectual endeavors that reflect the Foundation’s commitment to integrating faith, arts, and culture.
In his own words, Steven believes deeply in the value of relationships, faith, and community. For him, service is defined by love, stewardship, and the spiritual growth of individuals and communities — ideals that lie at the heart of the Foundation’s mission.
