THE APOSTLE PAUL IN ITALY
Discover the wonders of Italy in a spiritual and cultural experience. Feel the pressures faced by the first century Christians as you begin in Rome, visiting the Colosseum, Catacombs, and Mamertine Prison. Enrich yourself in masterful works of Renaissance art while exploring Florence. Enjoy excursions to Pompeii, Sorrento, Siena, Assisi, and Venice.
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1: DEPART FOR ITALY
Depart from the US on your overnight flight to Rome, Italy.
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN ROME
Upon arrival in Rome, you will be transferred to your hotel.
DAY 3: ROME
Learn about ancient Rome as you tour the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill. Continue on to the Mamertine Prison, St. Peter in Chains, and the famous Trevi fountain.
DAY 4: ROME
Visit the Domitilla Catacombs, Old Appian Way, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Discover St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican museums, including the Sistine Chapel.
DAY 5: POMPEII
Enjoy a day trip to Pompeii with lunch in Sorrento.
DAY 6: ASSISI
Travel to Florence with a stop at Assisi. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, Portiuncola, and St. Claire’s Basilica.
DAY 7: SIENA
Take a day trip to Siena with lunch at Castello delle Serre.
DAY 8: FLORENCE
Enrich yourself in the Renaissance at the Academy of Fine Arts. Visit the famous Duomo and Baptistery, and the Basilica of San Lorenzo. Enjoy the afternoon walking around the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens.
DAY 9: FLORENCE
Enjoy a day trip to Venice. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Doge’s Palace. Glass factory tour.
DAY 10: FLORENCE
Spend the morning at Santa Croce and the Uffizi Gallery. Enjoy the afternoon free at your leisure.
DAY 11: DEPART FOR THE USA
Transfer to the Florence airport for your flight home.