It is an amazing thing to walk where the apostles walked. In our 2027 Acts 28 tour — tracing the route of Paul's Prison journey from the shipwreck in Malta to his arrival in Rome — this is exactly what we'll be doing.
In connection with this tour, you may want to stay on for a few more days as we explore the beautiful Italian cities of Rome, Assisi, Ravenna, Venice, and Florence. (And the minuscule republic of San Marino.) So, in effect, you can join part 1, or part 2, or do both.
PAUL'S PRISON JOURNEY (Acts 28)
THIS TOUR HAS A MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 48
May 6 Thursday — Arrive Malta airport
Check in to hotel. Dinner & overnight in Malta.
May 7 Friday — Malta: Valletta, Rabat, Mdina
After breakfast, move by bus to Valletta, the capital of Malta. Start your visit from Upper Barakka Gardens, offering a panoramic view of Valletta, followed by a visit to St. John’s Co-cathedral and St Paul’s Shipwreck Church (subject to special permit). Free time for lunch. Drive to Rabat. Guided visit of St. Paul’s Grotto. Walk to Mdina. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and Bastion Square. The last sightseeing will be the Domus Romana archeological site. Before return to the hotel, stop in St. Paul’s Bay to admire the view and to see (from outside) the St. Paul’s Shipwreck church. Dinner & overnight in Malta.
May 8 Saturday — Ferry to Pozzallo – Syracuse
Departure by ferry VR-800 to Pozzallo (Sicily). Upon our arrival, we will drive to Syracuse. Guided tour starting at archeological park of Syracuse, including the Ear of Dionysus. Free time for lunch. Visit Ortigia island, including the Cathedral. Dinner & overnight in Syracuse
May 9 Sunday — Syracuse — Ferry to Reggio Calabria
Communion service at hotel. Drive to Messina (approx. 165km). Stop over in Taormina for guided tour, including visit to the city center and Greco-Roman theatre, followed by free time for lunch. Continua driving to Messina. Ferry to Reggio Calabria. Guided visit of the Museum of Magna Grecia and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Reggio Calabria.
May 10 Monday — Reggio Calabria – Paestum – Pompeii
Drive to Paestum (435km, up to 6 hours). Free time for lunch at arrival, followed by guided visit of the archeological area and the museum of Paestum. Proceed driving to Pompeii (77km) for dinner and overnight.
May 11 Tuesday — Pompeii – Naples
In the morning, guided visit of the archeological park of Pompeii. Lunch at leisure in Pompeii. In the afternoon, drive to Naples and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Return to Pompeii for dinner and overnight.
May 12 Wednesday — Baia – Pozzuoli – Rome
Drive to the port of Baia (Bacoli). Enjoy a unique boat tour of the ancient port of Baia, the summer residence of Imperial Rome, which sank approx. 2000 years ago. The boat has a large underwater keel with windows, tallowing passengers observe the remains of the villas, statues, mosaics and submerged artifacts, while comfortably seated below sea level. Proceed driving for Pozzuoli. Visit the Serapis Temple/Macellum and Flavian Amphitheater. Drive to Rome. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Rome.
May 13 Thursday — Rome – Walking tour
Start a full day guided tour from the Basilica of St. Clemente, including the necropolis. Proceed to the Colosseum, followed by the Arch of Constantine, Palatine Hill, Arch of Titus, and Roman Forum. Walk to the Mamertine Prison, Trajan’s Column, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Pantheon. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
May 14 Friday — Ostia – Rome
Drive to Ostia for a tour of the archeological park of Ancient Ostia. Drive back to Rome and visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls and the Abbazia of the Three Fountains. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Rome.
May 15 Saturday — Vatican City – Rome
Guided tour of the Vatican Museum, including the Pio Christian Museum and Sistine Chapel. Proceed to St. Peter's Basilica. Free time for lunch in the Vatican area. Drive to the Via Appia Antica. Visit the Catacombs of St. Sebastian, walk to see (from outside) the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and the Villa of Maxentius. Back to hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
May 16 Sunday — To Rome airport — Departure (unless participating in the next tour)
INCLUDES
- 2-night stay in Malta, Hotel Verdi St. Georges or similar
- 1-night stay in Syracuse, Hotel Mercure Siracusa or similar
- 1-night stay in Reggio Calabria, Hotel Continental or similar
- 2-night stay in Pompeii, Hotel Forum or similar
- 4-night stay in Rome, Hotel Exe International Palace or Hotel La Griffe or similar
- Daily open buffet breakfast
- 10 dinners
- Transportation by private bus
- Ferry tickets Malta / Pozzallo and Messina / Reggio Calabria
- English-speaking guide
- Tour manager from May 6th-12th
- Entrance fees to the sites and museums
- Whisper headsets for 9 days
- City taxes in Malta and Italy
- All tips to drivers and guides
EXCLUDES
* Lunches and Drinks (bottled water is included at dinners)
* Personal expenses (Laundry, phone calls, souvenirs, etc)
* Travel and Health Insurance
WALKING
There is a fair amount of walking around the various sites (2-3 miles most days), including some hilly terrain, so a reasonable level of personal fitness is desirable, and good walking shoes or boots are a must.
PRICE
$400 deposit. Full payment due 31 Dec 2026.
$5800. per person (double occupancy) if paid by 31 Dec 2026. ($5950 after that date.)
Single room supplement: $1370
WHEN YOU'RE READY to pay your deposit, please email dj@douglasjacoby.com and tell me whether you plan to use credit card (2.5% processing), debit card (as long as it has the Visa or MasterCard logo), Venmo, Zelle, or check.
ROME – ASSISI – VENICE – FLORENCE
THIS TOUR HAS A MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 25
Note: the first few days of this tour are the last few days of the previous tour.
May 12 Wednesday — Arrive Rome
Make your way to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
May 13 — Thursday — Rome walking tour
Start a full day guided tour from the Basilica of St. Clemente, including the necropolis. Proceed to Colosseum, followed by the Arch of Constantine, Palatine Hill, Arch of Titus, and Roman Forum. Walk to the Mamertine Prison, Trajan’s Column, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Pantheon. Back to hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
May 14 Friday — Ostia – Rome
After breakfast, drive to Ostia for a guided tour of the archeological park of Ancient Ostia. Drive back to Rome and visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls and the Abbazia of the Three Fountains. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Rome.
May 15 Saturday — Vatican City – Rome
Guided tour of the Vatican Museum, including the Pio Christian Museum and Sistine Chapel. Proceed to St. Peter's Basilica. Free time for lunch in the Vatican area. Drive to the Via Appia Antica. Visit the Catacombs of St. Sebastian, walk to see (from outside) the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and the Villa of Maxentius. Back to hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
May 16 Sunday — Rome – Assisi
Communion service at hotel. Drive to Assisi (2,5 hrs). Stop at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli to see the Porziuncula, the small chapel where St. Francis of Assisi prayed, founded the Franciscan Order, and promoted a life of poverty, peace, and fraternity. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, guided visit of the Basilica di Santa Chiara, the town center and majestic Basilica of St. Francis. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.
May 17 Monday — Assisi – San Marino – Ravenna
Drive to San Marino, a small independent republic surrounded by Italy. After lunch (not included), guided tour of its medieval historic center, the Three Towers overlooking Mount Titano, and its stunning panoramic views. At the end of the tour, drive to Ravenna for dinner and overnight.
May 18 Tuesday — Ravenna – Venice
In the morning, a half-day walking tour of Ravenna, including the Baptistry of the Orthodox, Basilica San Vitale and Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Baptistry of the Arians, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. Free time for lunch. Drive to Venice. Dinner and overnight in Venice.
May 19 Wednesday — Venice
In the morning, half-day guided tour, including: St. Mark’s Square, Basilica San Marco (inside), Doge’s Palace (inside). Afternoon is free for individual exploration. Optional: Gondola ride for 25 min OR the Accademia Gallery. Dinner & overnight in Venice.
May 20 Thursday — Venice – Florence
After breakfast, move to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. In the afternoon, walking tour of Florence’s historic center, including the Duomo (outside), Baptistry (outside), Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. Dinner and overnight in Florence.
May 21 Saturday — Florence
Morning visit to the Uffizi Gallery. The rest of the day is for leisure. Dinner and overnight in Florence.
May 22 Saturday — Depart from Florence Airport (FLR)
INCLUDES
- 4-night stay in Rome, Hotel Exe-International**** or Hotel La Griffe**** or similar
- 1-night stay in Assisi, Hotel Spa Giotto**** or similar
- 1-night stay in Ravenna, Grand Hotel Mattei**** or similar
- 2-night stay in Venice, Tronchetto area, hotel TBA
- 2-night stay in Florence, Hotel Room Mate Luca**** or similar
- Daily open buffet breakfasts
- 10 dinners
- Transportation by private bus
- Private motorboats for arrival and departure to/from Venice
- Luggage transfer by boat for arrival and departure in Venice, maximum 1 pc / person
- Porterage in and out in Assisi, maximum 1 piece per person
- English-speaking guide
- Tour manager, apart from 3 days in Rome
- Entrance fees to the sites and museums
- Whisper headsets for 10 days
- City taxes in Malta and Italy
- All tips to drivers and guides
EXCLUDES
* Lunches and Drinks (bottled water is included at dinners)
* Personal expenses (Laundry, phone calls, souvenirs, etc)
* Porterage for more than 1 piece of luggage per person in Venice and Assisi
* Travel and Health Insurance
PRICE
$400 deposit. Full payment due 31 Dec 2026.
$6890 per person (double occupancy) if paid by 31 Dec 2026. ($7040 after that date.)
Single room supplement: $1960
WHEN YOU'RE READY to pay your deposit, please email dj@douglasjacoby.com and tell me whether you plan to use credit card (2.5% processing), debit card (as long as it has the Visa or MasterCard logo), Venmo, Zelle, or check.
COMBINED TOUR:
MALTA – ROME – ASSISI – VENICE - FLORENCE
MAY 6-22, 2027
May 6 Thursday — Arrive Malta airport
Check in to hotel. Dinner & overnight in Malta.
May 7 Friday — Malta: Valletta, Rabat, Mdina
After breakfast, move by bus to Valletta, the capital of Malta. Start your visit from Upper Barakka Gardens, offering a panoramic view of Valletta, followed by a visit to St. John’s Co-cathedral and St Paul’s Shipwreck Church (subject to special permit). Free time for lunch. Drive to Rabat. Guided visit of St. Paul’s Grotto. Walk to Mdina. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and Bastion Square. The last sightseeing will be the Domus Romana archeological site. Before return to the hotel, stop in St. Paul’s Bay to admire the view and to see (from outside) the St. Paul’s Shipwreck church. Dinner & overnight in Malta.
May 8 Saturday — Ferry to Pozzallo – Syracuse
Departure by ferry VR-800 to Pozzallo (Sicily). Upon our arrival, we will drive to Syracuse. Guided tour starting at archeological park of Syracuse, including the Ear of Dionysus. Free time for lunch. Visit Ortigia island, including the Cathedral. Dinner & overnight in Syracuse
May 9 Sunday — Syracuse — Ferry to Reggio Calabria
Communion service at hotel. Drive to Messina (approx. 165km). Stop over in Taormina for guided tour, including visit to the city center and Greco-Roman theatre, followed by free time for lunch. Continua driving to Messina. Ferry to Reggio Calabria. Guided visit of the Museum of Magna Grecia and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Reggio Calabria.
May 10 Monday — Reggio Calabria – Paestum – Pompeii
Drive to Paestum (435km, up to 6 hours). Free time for lunch at arrival, followed by guided visit of the archeological area and the museum of Paestum. Proceed driving to Pompeii (77km) for dinner and overnight.
May 11 Tuesday — Pompeii – Naples
In the morning, guided visit of the archeological park of Pompeii. Lunch at leisure in Pompeii. In the afternoon, drive to Naples and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Return to Pompeii for dinner and overnight.
May 12 Wednesday — Baia – Pozzuoli – Rome
Drive to the port of Baia (Bacoli). Enjoy a unique boat tour of the ancient port of Baia, the summer residence of Imperial Rome, which sank approx. 2000 years ago. The boat has a large underwater keel with windows, tallowing passengers observe the remains of the villas, statues, mosaics and submerged artifacts, while comfortably seated below sea level. Proceed driving for Pozzuoli. Visit the Serapis Temple/Macellum and Flavian Amphitheater. Drive to Rome. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Rome.
May 13 Thursday — Rome – Walking tour
Start a full day guided tour from the Basilica of St. Clemente, including the necropolis. Proceed to the Colosseum, followed by the Arch of Constantine, Palatine Hill, Arch of Titus, and Roman Forum. Walk to the Mamertine Prison, Trajan’s Column, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Pantheon. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
May 14 Friday — Ostia – Rome
Drive to Ostia for a tour of the archeological park of Ancient Ostia. Drive back to Rome and visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls and the Abbazia of the Three Fountains. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Rome.
May 15 Saturday — Vatican City – Rome
Guided tour of the Vatican Museum, including the Pio Christian Museum and Sistine Chapel. Proceed to St. Peter's Basilica. Free time for lunch in the Vatican area. Drive to the Via Appia Antica. Visit the Catacombs of St. Sebastian, walk to see (from outside) the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and the Villa of Maxentius. Back to hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
May 16 Sunday — Rome – Assisi
Communion service at hotel. Drive to Assisi (2,5 hrs). Stop at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli to see the Porziuncula, the small chapel where St. Francis of Assisi prayed, founded the Franciscan Order, and promoted a life of poverty, peace, and fraternity. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon, guided visit of the Basilica di Santa Chiara, the town center and majestic Basilica of St. Francis. Dinner and overnight in Assisi.
May 17 Monday — Assisi – San Marino – Ravenna
Drive to San Marino, a small independent republic surrounded by Italy. After lunch (not included), guided tour of its medieval historic center, the Three Towers overlooking Mount Titano, and its stunning panoramic views. At the end of the tour, drive to Ravenna for dinner and overnight.
May 18 Tuesday — Ravenna – Venice
In the morning, a half-day walking tour of Ravenna, including the Baptistry of the Orthodox, Basilica San Vitale and Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Baptistry of the Arians, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. Free time for lunch. Drive to Venice. Dinner and overnight in Venice.
May 19 Wednesday — Venice
In the morning, half-day guided tour, including: St. Mark’s Square, Basilica San Marco (inside), Doge’s Palace (inside). Afternoon is free for individual exploration. Optional: Gondola ride for 25 min OR the Accademia Gallery. Dinner & overnight in Venice.
May 20 Thursday — Venice – Florence
After breakfast, move to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. In the afternoon, walking tour of Florence’s historic center, including the Duomo (outside), Baptistry (outside), Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. Dinner and overnight in Florence.
May 21 Saturday — Florence
Morning visit to the Uffizi Gallery. The rest of the day is for leisure. Dinner and overnight in Florence.
May 22 Saturday — Depart from Florence Airport (FLR)
INCLUDES
* 2-night stay in Malta, Hotel Verdi St. Georges**** or similar
* 1-night stay in Syracuse, Hotel Mercure Siracusa**** or similar
* 1-night stay in Reggio Calabria, Hotel Continental**** or similar
* 2-night stay in Pompeii, Hotel Forum or similar
* 4-night stay in Rome, Hotel Exe-International**** or Hotel La Griffe**** or similar
* 1-night stay in Assisi, Hotel Spa Giotto**** or similar
* 1-night stay in Ravenna, Grand Hotel Mattei**** or similar
* 2-night stay in Venice, Tronchetto area, hotel TBA
* 2-night stay in Florence, Hotel Room Mate Luca**** or similar
* Daily open buffet breakfasts
* 16 dinners
* Transportation by private bus
* Ferry tickets Malta / Pozzallo and Messina / Reggio Calabria
* Private motorboats for arrival and departure to/from Venice
* Luggage transfer by boat for arrival and departure in Venice, maximum 1 piece per person
* Porterage in and out in Assisi, maximum 1 piece per person
* English-speaking guide
* Tour manager, except for 3 days in Rome
* Entrance fees to the sites and museums
* Whisper headsets for 15 days
* City taxes in Malta and Italy
* All tips to drivers and guides
EXCLUDES
* Lunches and Drinks (bottled water is included at dinners)
* Personal expenses (Laundry, phone calls, souvenirs, etc)
* Porterage for more than 1 piece of luggage per person in Venice and Assisi
* Travel and Health Insurance
PRICE
$500 deposit. Full payment due 31 Dec 2026.
$8990 per person (double occupancy) if paid by 31 Dec 2026. ($9140 after that date.)
Single room supplement: $2670
WHEN YOU'RE READY to pay your deposit, please email dj@douglasjacoby.com and tell me whether you plan to use credit card (2.5% processing), debit card (as long as it has the Visa or MasterCard logo), Venmo, Zelle, or check.
