Join Dr. David & Rachel Uth on this once-in-a-lifetime tour revisiting sites of the Apostle Paul’s missionary journeys. Dr. Uth will be your host and Bible teacher for this unforgettable journey.     Our adventure starts with an evening flight from Orlando to Rome, Italy. Upon arrival in Rome, we will enjoy a local lunch before checking into our hotel. You will then have some free time to explore with dinner provided at the hotel.    Friday morning, we will begin our tour of the Eternal City of Rome. Sites to be visited include The Colosseum, the Arch of Titus, and the Roman Forum.

After lunch, we will visit the ruins of the Mamertine Prison where it is said that Paul was imprisoned for his beliefs. Tonight we will enjoy a traditional Italian meal in at a local restaurante.

    On Saturday morning, we will visit the cathedral of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the location of Paul’s final resting place. After an early lunch, we will drive by Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, and the monument of Vittorio Emanuele, on our way to Civitavecchia to board the brand new Celebrity Ascent, our home for the next seven nights.

    The first stop of our cruise will be Naples, Italy, the port of the once thriving and sophisticated Roman city of Pompeii. Here we will step back in time to get a glimpse of everyday life in the ancient world. We will take a guided tour of this famous city that lies at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius.

    Monday is a day at sea with a morning Bible study where Dr. Uth will introduce us to the Apostle Paul.

    On Tuesday morning, we arrive at the picturesque Greek island of Mykonos. There you may choose to shop, sample a local treat, or enjoy a relaxing stroll among the whitewashed houses of this iconic Greek fishing harbor.

    The next stop of our cruise will be the Turkish port of Kusadasi on Wednesday. A short drive brings us to the ancient city of Ephesus, the greatest city in Asia Minor during the Roman Empire and home to one of the Seven Churches (Revelation 2-3). Ephesus was the largest city the Apostle Paul visited, and the city where he confronted the followers of Diana (Acts 19:28). Just outside Ephesus we will also visit the Basilica of St. John, erected over the Disciple John’s grave by Emperor Justinian. 

    Thursday is another relaxing day at sea. This morning Dr. Uth will lead us in a Bible study to prepare us for our time in Athens & Corinth. The balance of the day can be spent enjoying the luxuries of our cruise ship as we cruise through the Mediterranean.

    On Friday we call on island of Santorini, the crown jewel of the Aegean. A cable car ride to the mountaintop city of Thira is provided. The day is yours to explore the many art galleries and shops or relax over a cup of coffee as you gaze over the scenic bay below.

    Saturday we arrive at the port city Piraeus, Greece, where we will depart by bus for ancient Corinth. There we will view the remains of the fabled city to include; the ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the famous Bema, also known as the judgement seat. At this site Paul defended himself before proconsul, Gallio.(Acts 18:12). After lunch we will travel to Athens to check-in our hotel and enjoy a traditional Greek dinner.

    On Sunday, we explore the historic city of Athens, the birthplace of civilization. We will begin with a visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon. Nearby we will visit Mars Hill, where Paul addressed the Athenians. (Acts 17:22-34) While there, Dr. Uth will teach about the “unknown god.” We will also see the Ancient Agora, Tower of the Winds, Herodes Atticus Theater, Theater of Dionysus, and the Temple of Zeus while in Athens. After lunch there will be time for shopping in the old Plaka district.

    Monday morning, we depart our hotel in Athens for the return flight home, having witnessed marvelous and historic wonders of our Christian faith.