Trip Interest Form for:
St. Paul: Off The Beaten Path
Malta, Sicily & Italy: Final Footsteps of St. Paul
Travel Dates: April 25 - May 7, 2026
Led by
Dr. Bill Creasy
Malta Cathedral
Join an extraordinary adventure with renowned Scripture scholar Dr. Bill Creasy and trace the final footsteps of St. Paul. This journey promises to transform your understanding of the Bible, bringing it to life in vibrant color and immersive sound. Imagine walking the ancient paths where St. Paul preached, visiting historic sites and experiencing the rich tapestry of biblical history firsthand.
This is a unique opportunity to deepen your faith and engage with the scriptures in a way you've never imagined. Complete the Trip Interest form today and embark on a spiritual journey that will leave a last a life time!
Trip Highlights
Caravaggio’s Masterpiece - Visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.
St. Paul’s Grotto – Step into the sacred cave in Rabat where tradition says the Apostle Paul preached.
Ġgantija Temples, Gozo – Explore one of the world’s oldest freestanding structures (c. 3600 BC).
Ortigia’s Duomo & Fountain of Arethusa – Discover the heart of Siracusa’s historic island quarter.
Taormina’s Corso Umberto – Stroll this elegant promenade with sweeping Ionian Sea views.
Amalfi Coast by Boat – Cruise past Positano, Amalfi, and Vietri sul Mare for iconic coastal vistas.
Pompeii & Herculaneum – Walk the remarkably preserved streets of two cities frozen by Vesuvius.
Monte Orlando & Montagna Spaccata – Visit Gaeta’s dramatic cliffside monastery and ancient mausoleum.
The Appian Way – Trace the footsteps of early Christians along one of Rome’s oldest roads.
Vatican Treasures – Experience St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel...
Saturday, April 25 – Depart USA
Evening departure on an overnight transatlantic flight to Malta.
Sunday, April 26 – Arrival in Valletta (D)
Arrive at Malta International Airport and private transfer to your hotel in Valletta.
Evening at leisure to explore the waterfront. Dinner and overnight. (D)
Monday, April 27 – Valletta, Mosta & Rabat (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel.Morning walking tour of Valletta’s highlights:Upper Barrakka Gardens for panoramic Grand Harbour views St. John’s Co-Cathedral and its Caravaggio masterpiece Lunch on your own, then depart for Mosta:
Visit the Rotunda, famed for its vast unsupported dome Continue to Rabat to explore: St. Paul’s Grotto and the adjoining church The Roman Domus archaeological site The Cathedral of St. Paul and St. Peter are two cathedrals that serves the Diocese of Europe and the Church of England. Return to Valletta. Welcome dinner in a traditional Maltese restaurant and overnight.
Tuesday, April 28 – Guided Gozo Tour & Transfer to Sicily (B, D)
Early breakfast and transfer to Cirkewwa ferry terminal. High-speed ferry crossing to Gozo (approx. 25 min). Half-day guided tour of Gozo’s sacred and historic sites: Ġgantija Temples (c. 3600 BC) The fortified Citadel in Victoria Chapel of Ta’ Pinu or Xlendi Bay vista point Return ferry to Malta by early afternoon. Brief stop back in Valletta for a final stroll or light refreshment.
Late-afternoon transfer to Valletta by ferry and motor coach to Siracusa, dinner and overnight.
Wednesday, April 29 – Siracusa & Taormina (B)
Breakfast, then guided visit to ancient Siracusa:Neapolis Archaeological Park and the Ear of Dionysius Ortigia’s Duomo and the Fountain of Arethusa
Afternoon drive north to Taormina. Free time to wander the Corso Umberto and admire the Ionian Sea views. Dinner and overnight in Taormina.
Thursday, April 30 – Catania – Calabria - Salerno (B, D)
Breakfast and transfer down to the Straits of Messina. A 40-minute ferry crossing into Calabria, then scenic drive-up Italy’s Tyrrhenian coast. Continue to Salerno for dinner and overnight.
Friday, May 1 – Salerno - Amalfi Coast - Salerno (B, D)
Breakfast, then enjoy a guided tour of the Amalfi coast (Positano – Amalfi – Vietri sul Mare) by boat. Enjoy lunch on your own at a local restaurant then head back to Salerno in the afternoon. Overnight in Salerno.
Saturday, May 2 – Salerno - Herculaneum & Pompeii - Pozzuoli (B, D)
Breakfast, then departure for Pompeii via ferry crossing from Messina (Sicily) to Villa San Giovanni (mainland Italy) about 20 minutes. Enjoy a 2–3-hour tour of the Forum, Theatre, and the House of the Vettii. Drive to Herculaneum for a visit of the archaeological park. Continue to Pozzuoli, where St. Paul landed after Rhegium. Dinner and overnight in Pozzuoli.
Sunday, May 3 –Pozzuoli – Minturno - Gaeta Worship (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of the archaeological site of Pozzuoli then departure for Gaeta stopping at Minturno’s Roman Ruins for a visit on the way.
Reflection time by the Volturno River. Arrive in Gaeta for dinner and overnight.
Monday, May 4– Gaeta & Città Medievale (B)
Breakfast followed by Gaeta highlights:Monte Orlando’s 1st century B.C. mausoleum Montagna Spaccata monastery Afternoon drive to Città Medievale:
Golden Chapel of the Church of the Annunciation The Duomo Overnight in Gaeta.
Thursday, May 5 –Appian Way & Rome (B)
Breakfast then departure for the Appian Way, viewing Foro Appio and Tres Tabernae. Arrive in Rome for visits to: San Paolo Fuori le Mura; the majestic basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, over the burial site of St Paul, this is one of the four major papal basilicas of Rome and built over the burial site of Saint Paul the Apostle.
Cloisters and Catacombs of San Sebastiano Overnight in Rome.
Wednesday, May 6 – Papal Audience & Vatican (B, D)
Early breakfast and attend the Papal Audience (pending confirmation).
Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Afternoon at leisure in Rome. Farewell dinner and overnight.
Thursday, May 7 – Return to USA (B)
Breakfast and private transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your flight home.
Note:
- This is a moderately strenuous tour, walking on archaeological sites, cobblestone streets and hills. For your safety and enjoyment you should be able to walk a mile briskly and climb 100 stairs. Most sites are not handicapped accessible.
- While we do our very best to make sure all items listed in your itinerary are included, there are times when conditions beyond our control affect your program/itinerary, including but not limited to delays, weather, political climate, time constraints, or changes by your group leader and tour guide. Most sites are not handicap accessible.
Trip price is based on double occupancy and includes roundtrip economy air from Los Angeles; meals as noted in the itinerary; admissions to the listed sights visited; standard gratuities; and local guide(s). Trip price does not include extra airline baggage charges, travel insurance, individual transfers, optional items or personal expenses.
Trip Price: $8,999.00 per person based on Double Occ.
Single supplement: $1,779.00.
Minimum paid Travelers: 30 (if not met a small group supplement will apply). Maximum 1 motor coach.
Trip Interest form reservations are based on a first come first serve basis.