Announcing the 2027 FPC Travel Fellowship - Wales: Land of Song
The Congregational Fellowship and Worship & Music committees have partnered to present FPC's next travel fellowship: Wales! Known for its rich tradition of men's choirs dating back to the heyday of the mining industry, this trip will include sightseeing in some of the United Kingdom's most attractive and welcoming towns such as Cardiff and Llandudno, breathtaking natural beauty including Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons National Park, and attending rehearsals and performances of Welsh and English choirs.
The itinerary includes a flight to London (we will depart from Moline) and two nights enjoying some of the many things that city has to offer (including attending a choral evensong service at St. Paul Cathedral and possibly a show in the West End). We then depart to Northern Wales by bus, stopping for a brief time in Birmingham, England. On the northern coast we will tour Snowdonia National Park, Conwy Castle, and fellowship with one of the most established men's choirs in Wales. Our tour continues in the Welsh capital of Cardiff, a cosmopolitan city steeped in history and culture. After a few nights in Cardiff, we cross back into England to tour Stonehenge and enjoy the historic city of Bath, where we spend our final evening before traveling back to London to fly home.
Because of the nature of this trip, we are limiting the group size to 20 (same as the Scotland travel fellowship). Travel dates are February 12-20, 2027, and the cost for the trip is estimated at just over $4,000/person (subject to change with fuel/flight prices). Sign-ups are now open, and will be accepted until the cap of 20 people is met. You may reserve your spot on the tour with a $1000/person deposit (non-refundable but transferable) and by contacting Director of Music & Arts Matt Bishop (bishop@fpcdavenport.org). You must have a passport valid through August 2027. The total cost above includes flights, ground transportation, accommodation in superior tourist class hotels with twin rooms (single rooms available at a higher cost upon request), daily breakfast, two dinners, and guided sightseeing tours and entrance fees. Travel insurance is not included but highly recommended (contact Matt Bishop or Linda Meadors for more information).