2025 Temples of the Restoration Church History Tour with Mick & Diane Smith

Dates May 21-30, 2025
Destination Palmyra, NY; Susquehanna River; Niagara Falls, NY; Kirtland, OH; Independence, MO: Adam-ondi-Ahman Nauvoo, IL; Carthage, IL; St. Louis, MO;
Duration 10 days 9 nights
Price From 2,645
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Come along with tour hosts, Mick & Diane Smith, on an unforgettable and unique Church History tour that focuses on the temples of the Restoration.

Throughout this journey, the Smiths will further explore the importance of temples in our worship, both those within man-made walls and sacred dedicated lands where the Spirit dwells.  The tour begins in Palmyra and continues through the sites of the restoration in Kirtland, Independence, and Nauvoo, with incredible stops along the way at places like Niagara Falls and a cruise on the Mississippi River! Not only will we visit many established temples, but we will also have the opportunity to partipate in sacred ordinances in others. If you love to see the temples, and learn and explore their significance to our faith, we invite you to come and share with us.

To book this tour contact the Group Tour Manager listed below OR click on the "Book Now" button:

Tour ID #9225E21

Questions? Contact:

Julie DeMille, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6172
Email Julie

Day 1: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Day 1: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Home City - Rochester, NY - Palmyra

We depart our home cities this morning for Palmyra, NY and get acquainted over dinner as we look forward to the trip ahead! 

Meals : Dinner
Day 2: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Day 2: Thursday, May 22, 2025

Palmyra, NY - Fayette, NY

This morning we visit the Sacred Grove and reflect on the special events that took place here. Next, we see the restored Joseph Smith Sr. home and farm, including the cabin where Moroni first appeared to young Joseph. We will also stop at the E. B. Grandin Building where the Book of Mormon was printed, then on to the grave site of Alvin Smith, Joseph's eldest brother. After lunch we visit the Hill Cumorah and Visitors Center, then on to Fayette, NY to the Peter Whitmer Farm where the Church was organized on April 6, 1830.

Meals : Breakfast
Day 3: Friday, May 23, 2025
Day 3: Friday, May 23, 2025

Susquehanna, PA - Palmyra, NY

Today we will visit the Priesthood Restoration site in Susquehanna County, PA. We will see the new visitor's center and meetinghouse, the reconstructed homes of Joseph and Emma Smith and Isaac and Elizabeth Hale, the woods where John the Baptist restored the Priesthood, the baptismal site at the Susquehanna River, and the new statuary.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Day 4: Saturday, May 24, 2025

Niagara Falls - Kirtland

Today we journey to Niagara Falls, America's oldest state park! We board the Maid of the Mist boat which passes directly in front of the falls and enters Horseshoe Basin. This is a not to be missed opportunity! After free time for lunch, we travel to Kirtland, OH to see the newly restored Joseph Smith and the Morley farm.

Meals : Breakfast
Day 5: Sunday, May 25, 2025
Day 5: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Kirtland, OH

Following Sacrament meeting we will see the Temple Quarry and have a picnic lunch! Afterwards, we spend time visiting the Kirtland Temple and the historic Kirtland village. These sites include the LDS Visitor's Center, Whitney Home and Store, Johnson Inn, Ashery, and Sawmill. Our last stop will be in Hiram, OH visiting the John Johnson Farm where Joseph Smith received the three degrees of glory vision.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Monday, May 26, 2025
Day 6: Monday, May 26, 2025

Cleveland Airport - Kansas City - Independence, MO

This morning we depart for the Cleveland Airport to fly to Kansas City. Upon arrival we drive to Independence to see the temple site. We then drive to Liberty and visit the Liberty Jail where the Prophet Joseph spent several months while the Saints suffered severe persecution in Missouri. 

Meals : Breakfast
Day 7: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Day 7: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Far West - Adam-Ondi-Ahman - Nauvoo

We begin our day with an optional session at the Kansas City temple. We then travel to Far West to see the temple site and discuss the historic events that occurred here before the Saints were forced to leave Missouri. Our next stop is Adam-Ondi-Ahman, where Adam and Eve lived after the Garden of Eden. We then continue our drive to Nauvoo. 

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Day 8: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Nauvoo

This morning we visit Joseph Smith's homestead, the grave sites of Joseph, Emma and Hyrum, the Mansion House, and the Red Brick Store. This afternoon we browse the many restored homes and buildings in "Old Nauvoo," including the homes of Brigham Young, John Taylor, Heber C. Kimball, Lucy Mack Smith, and the Jonathan Browning Gun Shop.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Day 9: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Nauvoo - Carthage

Our day begins with an optional temple session at the Nauvoo Temple (subject to temple schedule), then we visit the Pioneer Cemetery. This afternoon we travel the old road to Carthage to view a production of the "Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith" at the Visitor's Center. Next, we tour the jail itself where the Prophet Joseph and his brother Hyrum were martyred. After an early dinner we walk the "Trail of Hope" and read excerpts from personal diaries of the Saints.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Friday, May 30, 2025
Day 10: Friday, May 30, 2025

Nauvoo - Hannibal - St. Louis Airport - Home

We continue on to Mark Twain's Hannibal on the Mississippi River for a luncheon cruise on a riverboat. Following lunch, we'll depart for St. Louis, MO for our late afternoon flight home. Safe travels!

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

Included:

  • 9-night's hotel accommodations
  • Meals as specified on itinerary
  • Meal gratuities
  • Ground transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motor-coach
  • Group transfers
  • Flight from Cleveland to Kansas City
  • All admissions and activities as specified in itinerary
  • Taxes on included services
  • Tour guides and teachers - Mick and Diane Smith

Not Included:

  • Airfare to Rochester and back from the St. Louis Airport
  • Additional transfers when not arriving or departing with group
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Trip cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Checked baggage fees
  • Bus Driver and Tour Guide gratuities

Pricing Options per person:

  • $2,645 Double Occupancy 
  • $2,378 Triple Occupancy
  • $2,248Quad Occupancy 
  • $3,425 Single Occupancy (private room)

Payment Terms:

  • $250 per person deposit due at booking
  • Final payment due February 19, 2025
  • Cash discount of $75 per person available! Please inquire for more details!
  • A minimum number of 30 passengers are needed for this tour to depart
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