Journeys of Paul Cruise
Journeys of Paul Cruise
Join Mauro Properzi for the ultimate Journeys of Paul cruise. Enjoy the ancient of Pompeii and the beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Stroll the streets of Ephesus and truly walk where Paul would have walked. Explore the highlights of Istanbul and shop at the Grand Bazaar. Visit the ancient city of Corinth and the Athenian Acropolis. Savor onboard evening shows, endless gourmet delights, and private lectures with our special trip host. Join Bountiful Travel and our adventurous LDS group as we create memories to last a lifetime! The New Testament will come to life as you journey through the Mediterranean.
Mauro will give Biblical presentations on the ship and on site. Come learn more about Paul and the New Testament.
We are offering a special 3-night pre-cruise tour in Rome and a 1-night post-cruise tour focusing on the Vatican.
3-Night Rome Pre-Cruise Tour
Pre-cruise Day 1 · ✈ Travel · Depart the U.S. on your flight to Rome (FCO).
Depart the U.S. on your flight to Rome (FCO).
Pre-cruise Day 2 : Arrive in Rome - Temple
Arrive in Rome and take the hotel shuttle to the hotel. We are picked up from our hotel and taken to the Rome, Italy temple. Everyone in the group explores the Visitors' Center and temple grounds as time permits. If you wish to participate in an endowment session or other ordinances, you will need to make your own reservations with the temple. Sign up for the 3:45 pm session or the 4:00 pm appointments for sealing & initiatory. Please let us know what you have reserved. Our coach returns us to our hotel.
Pre-cruise Day 3 : Catacombs, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trevi Fountain
We transfer to a hotel closer to the heart of Rome. We visit one of the catacombs and see St. Paul's Cathedral. We enjoy a walking tour including the Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain and the outside of the Pantheon. Along the way we stop and see many other sites as we enjoy the city and its history.
Pre-cruise Day 4 : Colosseum, St. Mary Major, St. Pietro in Vincoli
Rome wasn't built in a day and it is impossible to see everything it has to offer, but we experience many highlights as we listen to Mauro, who is our LDS guide and a native Italian. We spend the day on foot visiting places such as St. Mary Major, St. Pietro in Vincoli and the Colosseum. As time permits, we will take in other amazing sites. This evening we enjoy an authentic Italian dinner before returning to our hotel. Dinner is included.
Pre-cruise Day 5 : Church & Cruise Ship
Today we load our luggage on the bus and head to church with a local English speaking unit. Following the meeting, we board our bus for transport to our cruise ship.
Main trip
Day 1 : Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
If you are not joining us on the pre-cruise tour, meet up with us onboard the ship.
Day 2 : At Sea
Lectures at Sea
Day 3 : At Sea
Lectures at Sea
Day 4 : Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
Our tour takes us to one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world, Ephesus. We tour the terrace houses that are part of the Ephesus site. We see the Odeon, the marble street where Paul held daily discussions, the Library of Celcus, the Temple of Hadrian and the great theater. We spend several hours strolling through this site. Following this we board the bus for a quick photo stop at the Artemision or Temple of Artemis. We return to the port at Kusadasi and you have the option of remaining on land for shopping or boarding the ship and relaxing. Tour Price: $160 per person
Day 5 : Kavala, Greece
Kavala is one of the principle seaports of Macedonia. Today we start off heading inland to the ancient city of Philippi. Philippi is known for many things, but our purpose is to visit the place where the Apostle Paul was known to have visited. Although the site suffered a major earthquake in ancient times, we can still imagine what it might have been like when Paul preached here. Following our time in Philippi, we return to Kavala. In Kavala, we see the Kamares, the arched aqueduct and other interesting sites. Those who wish may choose to remain in Kavala for a time and walk back to the port. The others remain on the bus and head back to the port. Tour Price: $90 per person
Day 6 : Istanbul, Turkey
Our day begins with a visit to the Hippodrome, once a huge stadium seating over 100,000 chariot race spectators. We walk from there to the famous Blue Mosque built between 1609 -1616. We visit the domed Basilica of St. Sophia, one of the oldest standing churches in the world. Our next destination is the Topkapi Palace which served as the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for about 400 years. It is home to many holy relics. We examine the Basilica Cistern, the largest of the cisterns running underneath Istanbul. We have time on our own for lunch. After lunch, we stroll through the Grand Bazaar. It is truly an experience not to be missed. Tour Price: $140 per person
Day 7 : At Sea
Lectures at Sea
Day 8 : Mykonos, Greece
Today is yours to explore on your own. You may wish to visit the ruins of Delos. In Mykonos, you can grab a bite to eat, shop and enjoy the windmills from up close.
Day 9 : Athens (Piraeus), Greece
We start our day with a one-hour scenic bus ride to visit ancient Corinth where Paul arrived in 51 AD. We take a look at the Corinth Canal. We head back to Athens where we visit Acropolis Hill including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike and more. We also see Mars Hill where Paul once preached. We enjoy lunch together and have a bit of time on our own. We drive by other interesting sites as we make our way back to the port. Tour Price: $190 per person, lunch included
Day 10 : Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
We travel through the Pyrgos region on our way to the ancient Olympia Archaeological Site. Our guide tells us about the way of life here and points out interesting features such as the Temple of Zeus, the Heraion or Temple of Hera and the ancient stadium. You may even wish to race or walk across the finish line. We will visit the Olympian Archaeological museum and see the many artifacts uncovered at this site. Afterwards, we have some free time in the modern town of Olympia to grab a snack or do some shopping. Then we return to the port. Tour Price: $80 per person
Day 11 : Cruising
Lectures at Sea
Day 12 : Naples, Italy
We head to the ancient city of Pompeii. We spend some time strolling through the ancient ruins as our guide shares details about the lives' of the residents before the great eruption. We have an opportunity to view the somber and incredible plaster casts of some of the victims of the Mt. Vesuvius eruption. Mt. Vesuvius can be seen from Pompeii. Our tour continues with a scenic drive through the beautiful countryside along a coastal road on the Amalfi Coast. After about an hour we arrive at the wonderful town of Sorrento. Here you enjoy some free time to shop, eat or just enjoy the picturesque views of Sorrento. We then return to the ship. Tour Price: $165 per person
Day 13 : Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
If you did not sign up with Bountiful Travel for the post-cruise Vatican tour, make your own way to the airport for your flight home.
1-Night Vatican Post-Cruise Tour
Post-cruise Day 1 : Disembark - Vatican
We disembark the ship and load our luggage onto our coach. Our experience today focuses on the Vatican. We are guided through the Vatican Museum which houses many artifacts. We view the famed Sistine Chapel and the marvelous paintings of Michelangelo. Following our visit we walk to St. Peter's basilica and spend time inside the cathedral. If time permits, we see some additional sights not seen on the pre-cruise tour before heading to our hotel near the Rome Airport.
Post-cruise Day 2 · ✈ Travel · Airport & Flight Home
Take the airport shuttle from our hotel to the Rome Airport and board you flights home.
Carnival Cruise Line · Carnival Legend
The Carnival Legend is one of four Spirit-class ships — tall and slender, sized to slip through the Panama Canal and carrying just over 2,100 guests. Meals run from the main dining room to specialty tables like the Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse and Bonsai Sushi, with casual bites at Guy's Burger Joint and the BlueIguana Cantina. Evenings center on the multi-tiered Follies show lounge, with quieter corners at the RedFrog Pub and the Alchemy Bar. Topside there's a pool under a retractable glass roof and the Cloud 9 Spa. Its size makes it easy to gather our group and get to know fellow travelers.
What's included
- Onboard evening shows
- Gourmet dining
- Private lectures with trip host
- Biblical presentations by headliner
Not included
- Shore excursions
- Airfare
- Gratuities
- ID / Passport
- Check Your Invoice Names: Please check to see that your names are spelled correctly. Your first and last names must appear as they appear on your passport for International travel and Driver’s License for domestic tours. PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED and should be valid 6 months after the end of the tour.
- Tips & Gratuities
- Not included
- Physical Requirements
- Due to the nature of this tour you must be able to climb stairs and walk unassisted at a moderate pace. You will be walking 4-7 miles per day.
- Cancellation Policy
Land tour deposits are non-refundable. Cruise deposits are refundable with a $50 cancellation penalty. See terms and conditions for more information.
This trip follows our standard physical requirements and cancellation policies — see our Terms & Conditions. Anything specific to this trip is noted above and takes precedence.
| Price per person | |
|---|---|
| Window · Double occupancy | $1,844 |
| Can accommodate up to 4 people. Bed and size configurations may vary. | |
| Balcony · Double occupancy | $2,279 |
| Can accommodate up to 4 people. Bed and size configurations may vary. | |
| Inside · Double occupancy | $1,644 |
| Can accommodate up to 4 people. Bed and size configurations may vary. | |
Reserve with a $400 deposit per person; final payment due 07/01/2026.
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Optional experiences
Enhance your journey with these optional extensions. Your travel consultant will confirm pricing and help you add any of them.
 Pre-trip: 3-Night Rome Pre-Cruise Tour (3 nights) | $980 |
 Post-trip: 1-Night Vatican Post-Cruise Tour (1 night) | $400 |
Mauro Properzi
Mauro Properzi is an associate professor at BYU teaching since 2011. He holds graduate degrees in theology and religious studies from Harvard, Cambridge, Durham University, and the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He authored "Mormonism and the Emotions" and published articles in various academic journals. He taught at the BYU Jerusalem Center for two years and directed study abroad programs in Italy. Born and raised in Gorizia, northeastern Italy, he served his mission in southern Italy. He enjoys travel, Italian cuisine, soccer, and BYU sports.
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