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Paul’s Last Journey
SICILY

Day 5 – 11 April, Thursday
MALTA to SICILY
THE MORNING:
Attend the ‘Malta Experience’ – an educational audio-video show telling the story of around
7,000 years of Maltese history.
THE AFTERNOON:
To the airport for the short 45 minute flight from Malta to CATANIA in Sicily -
Then on to the hotel for room allocation.
Dinner and Overnight In
SYRACUSE.
Day 6 – 12 April, Friday
St. PAUL’S SICILY
And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days (Acts 28:12).
Syracuse Archaeological Site –
Two of the most significant ancient archaeological sites from both Greek and Roman his-
tory are situated adjacent to one another in the northwest corner of Siracusa. The Neapolis
Archaeological Park of Siracusa contains the stunning Greek Theatre as well as the Roman
Amphitheatre that combine to make this a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Roman Amphitheatre -
One of the largest amphitheatres ever constructed and dates to the 3rd century A.D.
The Greek Theatre -
Dates back to at least the 5th century B.C.
Nearby is the Temple of Apollo, and “Dionysus’ Ear” - which is very similar to the “Siq” at
Petra !.
Dinner and Overnight in
SYRACUSE
Day 7 – 13 April, Saturday
St. PAUL’S SICILY
THE MORNING
Syracuse Old Town –
A guided walking tour of the little Ortigia island (the heart of the town) including a visit to the
Chiesa di San Filippo Apostolo, built on a medieval synagogue, this church has a burial crypt,
tunnel system, and Jewish ritual bath hiding deep underneath. Then visit the ‘Giudecca’, the
ancient Jewish Ghetto of Syracuse.
THE AFTERNOON
Free for leisure to explore the Old Town area.
Dinner and Overnight in
SYRACUSE