El Camino - Portugal
May 5- 6, 2026
This 12-day journey offers participants the opportunity to walk over 140km (88 miles) of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, earning their pilgrim passport and certificate of completion. The Portuguese coastal route offers more solitude, rugged coastal beauty, and charming seaside villages. For each walking day, luggage transport is included so pilgrims can walk with only a daypack. This pilgrimage will also be supported with a private coach for mid-walk check-ins and to support travelers who may be struggling with the day’s walk. A spiritual guide from Progressive Pilgrimage will also join your group to provide both spiritual and logistical support.
Spiritual Journeys Together
Pilgrimage is a spiritual practice of almost all the major world religions. It is a physical journey that represents a deeper spiritual journey. The act of walking moves us from our spiritual status quo towards something more. Jesus was a pilgrim. As a child he came to Jerusalem with his parents and as an adult the passion story unfolds in the midst of a pilgrimage. Jesus was constantly on the go. Let’s join him!
If you are interested in making a spiritual pilgrimage in 2026 with a group from First Pres, we want to hear from you! The Adult Ministries Group at First Pres is currently exploring two pilgrimage options.
PRICING
Trip price includes round-trip group airfare from Dulles, accommodation in better three-star or four-star hotels, ground transportation in private motorcoach, entry fees, local guides, meals, gratuities, and pre-trip educational resources.
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Early registration: $6,120 per person, double occupancy (available until January 31, 2026)
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A single supplement of $1,300 (limited to only 4 available slots)
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$500 per person is due at the time of registration
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Intermediate payment of $1,000 due April 1, 2026
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Final payments are due on August 1, 2026
Iona - Scotland
October 12-23, 2026
This twelve-day pilgrimage provides a deep dive into the Scottish roots of the Presbyterian Church as well as its contemporary expression in the Church of Scotland. Pilgrims will also connect with the contemporary Iona community in Glasgow and on Iona. Highlights include Edinburgh and Glasgow, the Isle of Iona with its evocative abbey, and key Celtic sites in Kilmartin Glen and Lindisfarne. Itinerary is representative and is subject to change based on guide and site availability.
PRICING
Trip price includes round-trip group airfare from Dulles, accommodation in better three-star or four-star hotels, ground transportation in private motorcoach, entry fees, local guides, meals, gratuities, and pre-trip educational resources.
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Early registration: $6,120 per person, double occupancy (available until January 31, 2026)
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A single supplement of $1,300 (limited to only 4 available slots)
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$500 per person is due at the time of registration
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Intermediate payment of $1,000 due April 1, 2026
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Final payments are due on August 1, 2026
