A Journey through the Restoration with Craig and Sandy Ostler

Walk in the footsteps of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the early Saints on an inspiring journey through the sacred sites of the Restoration! Experience the peace of the Sacred Grove, visit the birthplace of the Book of Mormon, and explore the historic locations where the priesthood was restored and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized. Discover the remarkable history of Kirtland, Ohio, including the Kirtland Temple, historic Kirtland Village, and the John Johnson Farm. Along the way, enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls aboard the Maid of the Mist. This unforgettable journey combines faith, history, and fellowship, offering a deeper appreciation for the Prophet Joseph Smith, the sacrifices of the early Saints, and the sacred events that shaped the Restoration.!

Please note that, due to the nature of this tour, you must be able to climb stairs and walk unassisted at a moderate pace. You will walk an average of 1-3 miles each day. The days are full of touring from breakfast to dinner time, with “downtime” only in the evening

Tour ID #9227I20

We offer A $75.00 CASH DISCOUNT on this tour - it applies for all payments made by check or an electronic bank transfer AFTER the initial deposit, which can be made via credit card

To Book This Tour, contact your favorite Morris Columbus Travel advisor or the Group Tour Manager listed below:

Questions? Contact:

Dani Edmunds, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6114

Highlights

• 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour!
• Morris Murdock LDS tour Director for the whole trip along with local guides
• VERY INCLUSIVE rate -Tour, transportation, Tips & taxes, breakfast & dinner daily - All you pay for is lunches & souvenirs!
• We include all tipping for hotels and restaurants where meals are provided, an Israeli guide, and a driver!!
• Licensed, insured, and bonded travel agency with +65 years of experience!! IT MATTERS!

Pricing Options:

• Double Occupancy: $1,689 per person
• Triple Occupancy: $1,639 per person
• Quad Occupancy: $1,589 per person
• Single Occupancy: $2,096 per person
• Cash Discount: $75 discount per person

Payment Terms:

• $250 per-person deposit due at booking time
• Final payment due July 20, 2027

Please see our cancellation policy:

If a participant needs to cancel their reservation, written notice must be provided. Cancellations within seven calendar days of booking (if not past the final payment date) will receive a full refund, excluding airfares, which follow the airline’s policy. Cancellations after the seven-day grace period incur a 50% penalty on the deposit until the final payment date, and cancellations after the final payment date are non-refundable, including for unused portions of the tour.

• 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour
• 5-night's hotel accommodations
• Meals as specified on itinerary
• Ground transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
• Group transfers when arriving and departing with the group.
• All Admissions and activities as specified in itinerary
• Meal gratuities on included meals
• Taxes on included services
• Tour Director/Historian Craig Ostler

• Airfare to Rochester, NY and back from Cleveland, OH
• Additional transfers when not arriving or departing with the group.
• Meals not specified in itinerary
• Items of a personal nature
• Trip cancellation and baggage insurance
• Checked baggage fees
• Bus Driver and Historian gratuities

Dr. Craig James Ostler and his wife, Sandy, have a special love for sharing sacred and meaningful sites with fellow travelers. They help others to feel the power of being on site as they read, study, and ponder the scriptures on their tours. Participants return home with increased appreciation and understanding of the lives of the Savior, prophets, apostles, and every-day people, ancient and modern. Dr. Ostler has been a religious educator for more than 40 years, teaching with the Seminaries and Institutes for 15 years and as a Professor at Brigham Young University for 28 years. He has authored over 30 books and articles, produced more than 50 videos, as well as taught Adult Religion classes and at BYU Education Week. He was co-director of the BYU Church History Travel Study program before retiring from BYU in 2020. He has served on a General Church Writing Committee, as a Bishop, and on three High Councils.

Sandy received a degree in Early Childhood Education from BYU and, while her children were young, taught preschool in her home for several years. She loves gardening, knows nearly every flower and decorative plant on sight, and shares that love with others. She belongs to a private national group known as Growing Kindness that personally delivers happiness to others by sharing flowers, especially, varieties of dahlias. Her warm and uplifting welcome each morning will make your tour experiences begin with sunshine in your soul!

Dr. Ostler, Sandy, and family lived in Jerusalem in 1998 and again in 2008, where he led field trips and taught classes while on university assignment at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. The family made many friends and due to Sandy’s cheerful and welcoming nature. Dr. Ostler was affectionately known to the Jewish and Palestinian communities as Sandy’s husband. As soon as COVID restrictions lifted, Elder and Sister Ostler served in the McAllen, Texas Mission (assigned to Laredo, Texas) 2021-2022. Dr. Ostler’s earlier service as a young man in the Bogotá, Colombia Mission, and undergraduate degree in Spanish Teaching were put to good use in sharing their love for the people of Laredo. The Ostlers have 7 children, 23 grandchildren, and countless deeply loved friends.