May 17 | Alphen Ann Den Rijn, Netherlands

Depart from North America and meet in Amsterdam. We recommend arriving a day early to help your body adjust to the time change. Visit Zaanse Schans, a historic Dutch village with traditional houses, working windmills, and artisans crafting things like wooden shoes and cheese. Visit Asperen to hear the story of Dirk Willems.

May 18 | Alphen Ann Den Rijn, Netherlands

Tour the Aalsmeer flower auction where 20 million flowers from around the world are traded daily! Browse the Rijksmuseum to see pieces by world- renowned artists. Be sure to see the museum’s collection of Mennonite works too. Climb aboard a river boat for a tour of Amsterdam’s canals.

May 19 | Berlikum, Netherlands

In Friesland in the Netherlands, learn about the Menno Simons story with stops at the hidden church at Pingjum, and the Menno Simons monument at Witmarsum—the village where he was born. Visit Leeuwarden. Tonight, enjoy the hospitably of locals with homestays in Berlikum.

May 20 | Münster, Germany

Visit Giethoorn for a canal boat ride. In Münster, take a walking tour to gain greater insight into the violent uprising of radical Anabaptists during the Münster Rebellion. Visit the city museum with its Anabaptist room. During free time, optional activities include visiting an outdoor museum or renting bikes to explore the old city. In the evening, meet Maartja Salje, the city’s tower keeper.

May 21 | Worms, Germany

Visit Köln’s twin-towered Gothic cathedral. In the Palatinate region, visit the semi-communal Mennonite village of Weierhof, including Germany’s only major Mennonite archives. In Worms, visit the Luther Monument and learn about the Reformation. Relax and enjoy the scenery on a Rhine River cruise from Boppard to Oberwesel.

May 22 | Sinsheim, Germany

In the Kraichgau region, visit Sinsheim and worship with the Bammental congregation. Step into the cellar at Steinsfurt where 53 Anabaptists worshipping in secret were arrested and climb the Steinsberg Tower for a panoramic view of farms and villages.

May 23 | Strasbourg, France

Hear the Amish story while driving through the Alsace area. Drive on the wine route to the quaint town of Riquewihr for some free time and lunch. Travel to Strasbourg where Pilgram Marpeck was an Anabaptist leader to learn more of his story.

May 24 | Bern, Switzerland

See the Langnau Mennonite Church, the oldest in the world, including its cemetery. Hopefully share lunch in the home of local Mennonites. Visit other key sites in the Emmental including Trachselwald Castle, once used to imprison Anabaptists. Stop at Joder cave if time permits. See the historic Reformed church at Würzbrunnen with abundant Anabaptist stories.

May 25 | Bern, Switzerland

Take a walking tour of Bern. Then learn more of the Amish story in their homeland. Visit Thun. Tour the church at Erlenbach in the Simmental where Jakob Amman was baptized. At the Steffisburg cemetery and Reformed church, learn about connections with the Amish. End the day by taking a cable car from Erlenbach up the Stockhorn mountain for fabulous scenic views.

May 26 | Zurich, Switzerland

Spend time in Zurich for a walking tour of sites related to the birth of Anabaptism in 1525. Visit Ballenberg Open Air Museum. Tour Zurich including Kybourg Castle and a walking tour. Enjoy Traditional Swiss Raclette at a local for dinner.

May 27 | Zurich, Switzerland

Visit Rhine falls for lunch. Next, visit a former secret worship site, the Anabaptist Cave at Bäretswil, for worship and reflection.

May 28 | Innsbruck, Austria

Visit Innsbruck’s Hutter Park to see a memorial to Anabaptist martyrs, including the Jacob Hutter Anabaptist story. Enjoy lunch and apple strudel on the famous Maria Theresien Strasse. Tonight, you can attend a Tyrolean folk show to experience authentic local music, dancing, and more.

May 29 | Munich, Germany

Visit Rattenberg to learn about Pilgram Marpeck and climb castle ruins. Afternoon visit to Dachau Concentration Camp. Dinner at the hotel.

In Rattenberg, hear about Pilgram Marpeck, who left home to escape arrest as an Anabaptist. See the house where he lived, now a lead crystal blowing centre. Climb to the Rattenberg castle ruins before departing for the Dachau Concentration Camp.

May 30 | Munich, Germany

Go on a 4-hour Augsburg tour with Wolfgang Kraus. Enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel for your final tour night.

June 1 | Departure

Say farewell to friends old and new as you depart for home from Munich.