2023 Tulip Time Cruise

    Spring is a time of hope, new life, growth, the promise of Easter, and the beautiful becoming after a long winter. This cruise is an opportunity to breathe in the beauty of the Dutch blooms after a particularly trying season in our world, in the world’s largest and most sought-after flower gardens. Relax and reflect on what it looks like to cultivate beauty in your own life as we stroll through the cobblestone streets of colourful Amsterdam. Tour host Bethany Nussbaum is a Senior Development Officer with MEDA, based in Northeast Ohio. She is an avid international traveller who has led groups to Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Tanzania, and Myanmar. Creating space for meaningful connection, growth, learning and fun is a key component to all of Bethany’s travelling communities. She is also an enneagram enthusiast and provides coaching for deeper individual growth available on request.

    The World of Paul in Türkiye and Greece

    The Apostle Paul lived twenty centuries ago, yet his words still reverberate in the lives of millions. Vehemently opposed to Christ before his conversion on the Damascus road, Paul went on to spread the news about Jesus throughout what is today Greece and Türkiye. Guided by New Testament scholar Tom Yoder Neufeld, learn about the cultural contexts that shaped Paul, his message, and the life of his congregations. Gain new insight as you tour ancient Philippi, Thessaloniki, Corinth, and Athens in Greece. In Türkiye, visit sites related to the seven churches of Revelation including Sardis, Pergamum, Laodicea, and Ephesus. Also see cultural locations of interest in Greece and Türkiye including historic churches, Greek, Roman, and Islamic religious sites, and modern Istanbul.

    World of Paul: Italy Extension

    Continue on a learning journey of the life of Apostle Paul and the Roman World. Explore the city of Pompeii which was buried by volcanic ash for a glimpse into the Roman world as Paul knew it. Continue to Rome. See the sites of Rome including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Arch of Titus, and the Augustan Temple. Also visit the place where Paul was martyred, the Abbey of the Three Fountains.

    2023 Classic Anabaptist European Tour

    On this classic Anabaptist heritage tour in Europe, visit significant sites that will bring to life the stories of Menno Simons, Jacob Hutter, Pilgram Marpeck, Dirk Willems, Jakob Amman, and other important Anabaptist leaders. See the historic Dutch village of Zaanse Schans, take a cable car up Stockhorn mountain, reflect in a cave where Anabaptists worshipped in secret, and stay in the homes of generous, hospitable locals in the town of Berlikum. Also explore art and culture in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria. Experienced tour leader and former Hesston College Professor John Sharp will guide you on this journey of discovery and fellowship.

    2023 Classic Anabaptist European Tour II

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    On this classic Anabaptist heritage tour in Europe, visit significant sites that will bring to life the stories of Menno Simons, Jacob Hutter, Pilgram Marpeck, Dirk Willems, Jakob Amman, and other important Anabaptist leaders. See the historic Dutch village of Zaanse Schans, take a cable car up Stockhorn mountain, reflect in a cave where Anabaptists worshipped in secret, and stay in the homes of generous, hospitable locals in the town of Berlikum. Also explore art and culture in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria. Experienced tour leader and former Hesston College Professor John Sharp will guide you on this journey of discovery and fellowship.

    2023 Anabaptist Story in Europe Tour

    This European heritage tour traces the Anabaptist/Mennonite story through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands. Visits to significant sites will bring to life the stories of Menno Simons, Jakob Amman, Martin Luther, and many other Reformation and Anabaptist leaders. Historian and experienced tour leader Ayold Fanoy will share insights as you travel in these beautiful countries that were so important to our Anabaptist ancestors.

    2023 Natural Wonders of Iceland

    A Nordic nation located in the North Atlantic, Iceland is a sparsely populated country famed for its abundance of epic landscapes. Known as the Land of Ice and Fire, thanks to its geothermal activity, the country’s isolated location has not affected its cultural wealth and in fact, has fostered a vibrant and unique cultural scene and a prosperous nation. Marvel at the amazing variety of landscapes on this rugged island haven: from volcanoes to glaciers to fjords to thundering waterfalls. Explore Iceland’s unique culture and geology, and the famous Ring Road of natural wonders including the Golden Circle, the Glacier Lagoon, Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss. Have a chance to see the magical natural light show of the aurora borealis. Iceland is one of the best places in the world to view the northern lights, and we will be visiting during peak season. 

    2023 Iconic Christmas Markets Cruise

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    Embrace the beauty of the Christmas season! Marvel at cities dressed in holiday splendour along the stunning Danube River. Nuremberg’s festive Christkindlesmarkt, the largest and oldest Christmas market in Germany; Regensburg’s Christmas market at Thurn and Taxis Castle, considered one of Bavaria’s most beautiful and romantic; Vienna with its impressive Christmas markets that seem to majestically appear around every corner; and Budapest’s Vörösmarty Square, where products sold in the market are traditionally handmade are yours to explore. Together with like-minded tour members, reflect on Christ’s birth as you visit historic cathedrals, sing carols, and admire nativity scenes, and pick out unique gifts and sample signature holiday treats along the way.

    2024 Classic Anabaptist European Tour

    On this classic Anabaptist heritage tour in Europe, visit significant sites that will bring to life the stories of Menno Simons, Jacob Hutter, Pilgram Marpeck, Dirk Willems, Jakob Amman, and other important Anabaptist leaders. See the historic Dutch village of Zaanse Schans, take a cable car up Stockhorn mountain, reflect in a cave where Anabaptists worshipped in secret, and stay in the homes of generous, hospitable locals in the town of Berlikum. Also explore art and culture in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria. Experienced tour leader and former Hesston College Professor John Sharp will guide you on this journey of discovery and fellowship.

    2024 Discover Prague & the Mennonite Sojourn in Poland

    This delightful tour combines sight-seeing in Eastern Europe with investigating the history of Mennonites in Poland. During a few days in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, marvel at colourful baroque buildings, Gothic churches, and the city’s famous Old Town Square. Also visit important sites in Krakow and Warsaw in Poland. Guided by Mennonite historian, John Sharp, learn more about the country that sheltered Dutch and German Mennonites beginning as early as the 1530’s right up to the Second World War. Some families stayed in the Vistula Delta of Poland for generations, later migrating to South Russia, Ukraine, and the American Midwest.

    2024 Switzerland: An Alpine Adventure

    Fill your lungs with fresh mountain air and your eyes with incredible views as you ascend peaks by cable car, hike mountain-top paths and wander valley trails. Also take a walking tour in Zurich and have a free day of shopping and sightseeing in the historic town of Lindau, Germany which is located on a small island connected with the mainland by bridge.

    2024 Anabaptist Story in Europe Tour

    This European heritage tour traces the Anabaptist/Mennonite story through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands. Visits to significant sites will bring to life the stories of Jakob Amman, Martin Luther, Michael Sattler, Pilgram Marpeck, and many other Reformation and Anabaptist leaders. Other tour highlights include: an afternoon cruise on the Rhine River, a visit to the Rijksmuseum, standing in caves where Anabaptists worshipped in secret, visiting Trachselwald Castle, riding a cable-car up a mountain, and visiting the Weierhof, a semi-communal Mennonite village. Experienced tour storyteller Ayold Fanoy will share insights as you travel in these beautiful countries that were so important to our Anabaptist ancestors.

    2024 Gems of Southeast Europe River Cruise

    Join TourMagination cruise specialist Cheryl Gilmore for an unforgettable cruise along the Danube River, stopping in key cities of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and Bulgaria. Embark the ship in Giurgiu, Romania. Take city tours of Belgrade, Pécs, Vukovar, Novi Sad and the ancient capital of Bulgaria—Veliko Tarnovo. Mid-tour, enjoy a full day of cruising through one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between Serbia and Romania. In Vidin, visit a beautifully restored castle from the Middle Ages and enjoy a historical re-enactment at a massive medieval castle. See historical sites, shop at street markets, and go on wine-tasting tours during daily excursions. You may also choose to extend your trip with 4 nights in Bucharest & Brasov or 3 nights in Istanbul pre-cruise, and 2 nights post-cruise in Vienna.

Europe, the birthplace of the Anabaptist story, is the second-smallest continent by physical size but is the third largest by population. Comprised of four regions (northern, western, southern and eastern Europe), the majority of TourMagination’s tours to the region focus on western Europe where the beginning of Anabaptist movement is explored in greater depth.


Much of Mennonite culture is shaped by European influence, whether it shows in traditional foods enjoyed on special occasions, or in dialects still spoken today. While traveling through the various regions of Europe, TourMagination ensures you have an opportunity to sample local delicacies and explore the culture of the local region.