St, Paul's islands as seen from St. Paul's bay
St. Paul's islands as seen from St. Paul's Bay
Statue of St. Paul in St. Paul's grotto in Rabat
Narrow streets in Mdina leading the Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral in Mdina
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St. Paul in Malta and The Early Christian Era | Full-day

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Visit St. Paul’s Grotto where the Apostle Paul lived for three months. Walk through the narrow winding streets of Rabat. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina and learn about it's history. Visit St. Paul’s Bay

In the year 60 AD a big storm hit the Maltese Islands this brought in and shipwrecked a galley with 47 persons aboard, in one of the beautiful bays of Malta. Among the crew, there was the Apostle Paul.

During the tour, the guide will first take you to Rabat, where you will visit St. Paul’s Grotto where the Apostle Paul lived for three months. A walk through the narrow winding streets of Rabat would give a taste of the early medieval architecture.

You will then visit St. Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina, where you can enjoy the splendour of the artistic works inside the temple and follow the history of the role of St. Publius as the first bishop ordained by the Apostle Paul.

Finally, the bus will drive to St. Paul’s Bay where the shipwreck occurred in 60 AD. An interesting walk on the garigue will bring you closer to the historical events in the early Christian era after the apostle Paul. It is highly recommended to wear good walking shoes. 

Free time for lunch will be given at around 1300 hrs.


Cosa è incluso?
  • Biglietto di ingresso
  • Full-day Tour to Rabat, Mdina & St. Paul’s Bay
  • St. Paul’s Grotto entrance ticket
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral entrance ticket
  • Pick up and drop off close to your hotel
Esclusioni
    • No food or drinks
    • No other attraction entrance tickets are included, except for the ones mentioned in the Inclusions list.
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      • The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). Kindly be at the designated meeting point on time and allow a few minutes for transport to arrive. At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time.
      • To confirm your pick-up location (meeting point) and your pick-up time, please send an e-mail to info@excursionsinmalta.com at least a few days before the date of your activity. Make sure to include your booking reference number in the e-mail.
      • The tour will be guided in English.
      • The provider reserves the right to change the order of the visits without prior notice.
      • No dress code is required unless entering churches; comfortable seasonal clothing is recommended. To enter churches, shoulders and up to the knees must be covered. Kindly wear comfortable footwear and avoid flipflops.
      • The tour is not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments.
      • The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Guests with mobility challenges or using a wheelchair, kindly contact us for more information and guidance for the selected tour.
      • Foldable strollers are allowed during the tour.
      • Pets, large luggage, and suitcases are not allowed during the tour.
      • Bags and any personal items have to be attended to at all times. The company      will not be held responsible for any damages or loss of personal items while on tour. Guests are expected to stay with the guide and follow any instructions while on tour.
      • The tour will operate as scheduled, rain or shine.
      • Always take any vouchers or documents provided during purchase - Both electronic and paper vouchers are accepted.
      • Transport is provided from one site to the next. Once at the destination, walking is expected to enjoy the site, museums, churches and within fortified cities, which are pedestrianised areas, slow walking is expected to discover the city with the guide.
      • On full-day tours, where lunch is included, please contact us with any intolerance or dietary requirements.
      • TOUR CANCELLATION: The Company reserves the right to cancel any tour without prior notification. All tours shall operate subject to a minimum participation.
      • Bookings preferably 48 hours in advance.
      • For any queries, you may reach the excursions department either by phoning +356 2345 2210 during office hours, or by email on info@excursionsinmalta.com.
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        • Dress according to season.
        • To enter churches, shoulders and up to the knees must be covered.
        • Comfortable footwear, avoid flip-flops.
        • Cash / Credit Card for snacks, drinks and donations.
        • Sun protection.
        • During the summer months - keep well hydrated. It is recommended that you bring small water bottles.