We invite you to join Rich Robins to celebrate the spirit of the early faithful saints and pioneers. Church History will be brought to life while you visit Missouri and Illinois.
Throughout our journey, we'll be guided by knowledgeable experts who will illuminate the historical context and spiritual significance of each site. Whether you're a seasoned Church history enthusiast or embarking on this pilgrimage for the first time, our tour promises to be a transformative experience, deepening your understanding of the faith and fortitude that shaped the LDS Church.
Join us as we embark on this sacred voyage, retracing the footsteps of pioneers and prophets, and uncovering the enduring legacy of the Church of Latter-day Saint.
To book this tour contact your favorite Morris Columbus Travel Advisor or the Group Tour Manager listed below:
Tour ID #9225J06
Questions? Contact:
Dani Edmunds, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6114
Email Dani
Day 1: Monday, October 6, 2025
Departure City - Kansas City - Independence
Depart this morning for Kansas City, MO. Upon arrival, we drive to Independence to visit the LDS Visitor's Center and temple lot--the site where the first temple was commanded to be built in this dispensation. After dinner, we attend a church history devotional given by our historian.
Meals : Dinner
Day 2: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Richmond - Liberty
This morning we drive along the beautiful banks of the Missouri River to Richmond to see the Three Witnesses Monument, visit the Richmond City Cemetery to see the grave site of David Whitmer, and the site of the infamous Richmond Jail. Following lunch, we travel to the Liberty Jail and Visitor's Center; it was here during the winter of 1838-39 that the Prophet Joseph Smith was imprisoned. Next is the Michael Arthur Farm (related to the expulsion of the saints from Jackson County, the official discharge of Zion’s Camp, and location of the Eight Witnesses monument).
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Far West - Haun’s Mill - Adam-Ondi-Ahman - Drive to Nauvoo
Following breakfast, we drive to Far West to see the temple site. Cornerstones for a temple were laid here in July 1838. Although the Saints were not able to complete the temple, the cornerstones and property remain as a testament of their faith and devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Next, we visit the recently upgraded site of Haun’s Mill in Caldwell County, Missouri. This is the site of one of the great tragedies in early Latter-day Saint history. Following lunch we visit Adam-ondi-Ahman. Spring Hill was named "Adam-ondi-Ahman" by the Prophet Joseph Smith, as indicated by the Lord in revelation (see D&C 116). We then continue to Nauvoo.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Nauvoo
Today we begin our tour of Old Nauvoo. Our first stop will be the visitor's center and then the Joseph Smith Homestead including the Mansion house, gravesites of Joseph, Emma, and Hyrum, and the Red Brick Store. This afternoon we continue our free time to visit many of the historic sites of Nauvoo including the Riser Tin Shop, Scovil Bakery, Browning Gun Shop, Times and Seasons Print Shop, John Taylor Home, Brigham Young home, and the Family Living Center to name a few. This evening we see the production "Sunset of the Mississippi".
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Friday, October 10, 2025
Nauvoo Temple - Nauvoo
We begin our day with a session at the Nauvoo Temple. (The temple session is optional and subject to the temple schedule.) Next, we drive-by the following sites: Drusilla Hendricks home, the teaching Groves in Nauvoo, the temple quarry, Sarah Granger Kimball home, and the stone bridge before enjoying more free time for a wagon ride and visiting more historic homes on "the Flats". Following dinner, we will meet at the Seventies Hall to walk together on the Trail of Hope reading excerpts from diaries of the Saints who joined the Mormon exodus from Nauvoo in 1846.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Carthage - St. Louis - Flight Home
This morning we visit the pioneer cemetery and then depart for Carthage. Here we tour the jail where the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were martyred. Following lunch on our own, we drive to St. Louis for our evening flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
Included:
- 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour
- 5-night's hotel accommodations
- Meals as specified on itinerary (B,L,D)
- Meal gratuities on included meals
- Ground transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- Group transfers when arriving and departing with group
- All Admissions and activities as specified in itinerary
- Taxes on included services
- Tour Director/Historian Rich Robins
Not Included:
- Airfare (Flying into Kansas City and back home from St. Louis)
- 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 gratuities
Pricing Options:
- Double Occupancy: $1,485 per person (2 people sharing a room)
- Triple Occupancy: $1,435 per person (3 people sharing a room)
- Quad Occupancy: $1,385 per person (4 people sharing a room)
- Single Occupancy: $1,800 per person (for private room)
Payment Terms:
- $250 per person deposit due at time of booking
- Final payment due August 6, 2025
- A minimum number of 30 passengers are needed for this tour to depart
- Read our Terms & Conditions here!
