Maranatha Tours, the #1 ranked Christian Tours Operators, has just announced their latest and greatest deal- an all-inclusive tour of Italy alongside Biblical Scholars for September 4 – 11, 2015. This 8 day tour will follow the footsteps of Apostle Paul and his time spent in Rome, as well as other historic locations of Italy. Many of the destinations on the itinerary hold biblical significance, such as the Via Appia, where we know the Apostle Paul walked in the book of Acts, chapter 28, and the resting place for the body of Paul. There will also be a post extension trip to Northern Italy available as an add-on for those who want to continue their biblical quest in a new land. This is such a spectacular deal that the General Director of Maranatha Tours, Greg Reilly, will also be in attendance!

“This tour gives our travelers a new experience in a frequently traveled country. It’s a rare opportunity to see Italy in a way that Christians can relate to, and that’s a huge deal for our clients,” says Maranatha Tours Operations Manager Jennifer Morales. In addition to the biblical aspects of the tour, travelers will also have the chance to explore more traditional tourist destinations, like the Great Coliseum and the city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Pompeii continues to be the most outstanding example of an ancient Roman city. Upon departing Vesuvius, travelers will see the partially restored ruins of the Roman village of Minturno, gaining the chance to talk about how these places are linked to the ministry of Paul and the Apostles.

The events and writings of the New Testament and the early journey of the New Testament church all took place within the mighty Roman Empire. Qualified guides will expose the many influences of Rome on the writings of our Bible.
Together we will:
• Observe first hand the first night of a week long public evangelism effort (Carnevale) led by Doug Valenzuela. Over the years, many lives have been changed through the presentation of the Gospel in this city.
•Sunday morning, we will worship with a vibrant church of Italians in Casoria. Led by missionary Doug Valenzuela since the 1980’s, this church has seen many put their faith in Jesus. The life stories of many of these people are inspiring, and worshipping with this church will be a memory you won’t soon forget.
•Walk on the Appian way (extremely well preserved) just as the Apostle Paul walked.
• Explore the city of Pompeii which remains the greatest example of an ancient Roman city.
• Stand within a first century house; similar to the one Paul wrote four books of the New Testament.
• Explore the great Coliseum, which was built with the loot from the destruction of Jerusalem.
• Visit the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peters Basilica, Pantheon, and the Catacombs.

And Northern Italy too? As an add on… you may continue the journey to the Northern parts of Italy.

This Maranatha Tours post extension is scheduled for September 11 – 15, 2015. This post extension will cover ground in Milan, Florence, Venice, and other scenic areas of Northern Italy. Travelers will get to visit the birth place of St. Francis, the Baptistery of St. John, and the Accademia Gallery, which hosts Michelangelo’s famous “David”. There will also be a visit to see Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper”, which is heralded worldwide as one of the most important paintings of all time. With a well-rounded tour of the religious and cultural aspects of Italy, travelers are sure to expect a tour of a lifetime for a respectable, all-inclusive price starting at $3499 from Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Houston, and Phoenix. Don’t hesitate to book your tour today; they’ll be gone before you know it! Space is limited so visit Maranatha Tours to reserve your seat now!

by Maranatha Tours