12 Days / 10 Nights
Following his last great missionary journey, Apostle Paul returns to Jerusalem and faces arrest. Transported to the Roman provincial capital of Caesarea, he undergoes trial and is eventually sent as a prisoner to Rome to appear before the emperor’s court.
The narrative in the Acts of the Apostles vividly recounts Paul's perilous voyage to Rome, including a shipwreck in Malta, supported by rich historical detail. This passage stands out in the New Testament, boasting a compelling evidential confirmation of its historical accuracy.
The Acts (28) describes the survivors' welcome in Malta, showcasing the islanders' kindness and their response to Paul's miraculous survival from a snakebite. Perillo Tours brings the Book of Acts to life, inviting you to follow in the footsteps of Apostle Paul, where historical, meteorological, and nautical details align with remarkable accuracy.
Itinerary
Depart for Malta with overnight flight, meals served on board.
Arrival in Malta. Tour Valletta, watch "The Malta Experience" film on island's history. Leisure time to adjust to the new time zone. Dinner and overnight accommodations.
Visit St. Paul’s Bay, site of shipwreck. Tour Mosta's Rotunda and St. Paul’s Church in Rabat. Explore Roman history at the Roman Domus in Mdina. Walking tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Dinner and overnight accommodations.
Worship at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Leisure time in Valletta. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Flight to Catania, Sicily. Guided tour of Siracusa, where Paul rested. Proceed to Taormina for leisure. Dinner and overnight in Taormina.
Depart for Catania. Ferry across the Straits of Messina. Visit pottery shops in Vietri. Accommodations in Positano with dinner
Historic and scenic tour. Highlights include Naples, Herculaneum, Pozzuoli, and Gaeta. Dinner and overnight in Gaeta.
Day excursion to San Vincenzo. Visit Abbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno. Return to Gaeta for dinner and overnight.
Explore Gaeta, visit Monte Orlando and medieval city. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight.
Travel along the Appian Way to Rome. Stops at Minturno, Forum Appii, Tres Tabernae, and Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Morning prayer at a local church. Visit Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Vatican Museums. Leisure time in Rome. Dinner and overnight.
Depart for the airport for the return flight
Inclusions
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Round-trip air USA » Malta / Rome » USA
- Meet and Assist by your Perillo Tours representative.
- Private Deluxe motor coach with your English-speaking Christian guide(s)
- Choice of 4 or 5 star hotels throughout
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- "The Malta Experience” audio-visual presentation
- St. Paul’s Bay – See the site of the Apostle Paul’s shipwreck
- St. Paul’s Cathedral – with interior frescoes illustrating the Apostle Paul’s shipwreck
- Cruise the Straits of Messina
- Mausoleum of Plancus tomb built during the first century B.C.
- Montagna Spaccata where Monte Orlando split into two during Jesus’ crucifixion
- St. Paul Outside the Walls – Papal Basilica housing the tomb of Saint Paul
- Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica, & the famous Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
- All entrance fees
- All private group transfers ☑ Hotel taxes and service charges ☑ Porterage of 1 suitcase per person at hotels
- USTOA 1 Million Dollar Travelers Protection Plan
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