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Follow In the Footsteps of St. Paul

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Malta
     
Date 15 September 2024 Online Booking
Depart from Dublin
Arrive to Malta
Duration 7 nights
Price €1395
  • Return flights Dublin to Malta return
  • 20kg Bag checked-in included
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach throughout the itinerary
  • All 4-star hotels throughout the pilgrimage.
  • Breakfast & Evening meal each night
  • 7 nights 4-star Hotel Solana Hotel
  • Services of professional English-speaking guide throughout the pilgrimage
  • Complete programme of sightseeing and visits to sites of interest as per itinerary
  • Entrances fess as per itinerary
  • *** NOT INCLUDED ***
  • Single room supplement
  • Comprehensive Travel insurance - €40 please note that an additional insurance premium of €40 is charged for persons aged 86 to 94 years; passengers 95 years and over should secure private travel insurance
  • Optional excursions, boat trips- unless stated

 
 

Proposed Pilgrimage Itinerary *



- Day 1: Arrive Malta

Check in at Dublin airport for you Ryanair flight departing at 16.55 for Malta arriving at 21.40. Coach transfer to your hotel for 7 nights half board.

- Day 2:

Morning departure for mass in Mdina. In the steps of St. Paul, this morning we visit St. Paul's Grotto - his first resting place on the island, and now part of the refurbished Wignacourt Museum. Visit Roman Domus, typical of the period when St. Paul was in Malta and one of the richest archaeological finds in Malta. Afternoon visit to Mdina, built on a plateau in the centre of the island. See the old Baroque buildings, the magnificient Bastion Walls, and visit the Cathedral and Museum. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

- Day 3:

Early morning departure for a day trip to Gozo and Mass at noon in Ta' pina Basilica. A short 25 minute ferry crossing takes us past the island of Comino and on the return you see the Blue Lagoon in the distance. On Gozo we visit the Basilica of the Blessed Virgin of Ta'Pinu, visit the Rotunda of St. John the Baptist, and see the natural limestone arch of the Azure Window. Visit the Citadel, Victoria - a Medieval City and Capital of gozo, enjoy a breathtaking view of the island from the Ramparts, and visit the 17th century Cathedral. Late afternoon return ferry to mainland Malta. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

- Day 4:

Morning departure to Shipwreck church in Valetta, where there are 2 important relics to be seen. Then proceed around Valetta and visit St. Johns Co-Cathedral - home of Caravaggio's masterpiece "the beheading of St. John". Then proceed with a visit to Marsaxlokk, walk along the promenade and market place of this picturesque, serene and charming fishing village with colourful fishing crafts. the open air market takes place everyday. Afternoon visit to Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Megalithic Temple Complex. continue to the Blue Grotto and enjoy a short boat journey through the caves. this boat trip is OPTIONAL (not included, depending on weather and time). Electric cars for those who cannot walk far - app..7euro each way, payable locally.

- Day 5:

Morning departure to Mass in Rotondo of Mosta church, to see where the miracle of Mosta happened. In the steps of St. Paul, morning drive in Mellieha, introduction to this beautiful resort with the largest sandy beach in Malta. Visit the Parish church, the church of Our Lady's Grotto and the Air raid shelter. Afternoon excursion passing by St. Agatha's Tower, Popeye village, and visit the Mellieha sanctuary with its famous painting by St. Luke who was shipwrecked here with St. Paul. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

- Day 6:

This morning will we depart hotel at 11am for Visit at the Church of the Bonfire(St. Paul's shipwreck Church) in St. Pauls bay. Morning tour of Saint Paul's Bay and the church of the Bonfire. Saint Paul's Bay is a town in the Northern Region of Malta. It is situated sixteen kilometers northwest of the capital city of Valletta. Saint Paul's Bay is largest town in the Northern Region and the seat of the Northern Regional Committee. The Village's name refers to Saint Paul's Shipwreck, he was shipwrecked as a captive enroute to Rome in AD 60. According to the Bible, he was shipwrecked on an island while travelling from Caesarea to Rome and it is believed that this island was Malta. Saint Paul is believed to have introduced Christianity to the Maltese. Mass at 16.00 in Balzan Church. Dinner in the hotel and over night.

- Day 7:

Mass in Maximillian Kolbe church at 10.00 and then have the day at leisure to enjoy the sites of Malta, the warm summer sunshine and maybe sample a local restaurant for dinner(not included)

- Day 8:

Check in at Malta airport for flight to Dublin, departing at 22:05.

*It is our intention to follow the itinerary as outlined above, however due to many factors like local holidays, traffic or weather conditions it may be necessary to make changes to the order of events or even the cancelation of certain events.

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