A PILGRIMAGE TO In the afternoon visit St. Paul’s shipwreck Church containing relics of St. th th Paul, then on to the domed Carmelite church, concluding with an 28 May - 4 June 2014 audiovisual spectacular “Sacred Island Show”.

The Reverend Richard and Canon Tricia Impey, retired clergy living in Day 3 Visit , ‘The Noble City’. See the chapel of St. Agatha Scotforth, are planning to lead a pilgrimage to Malta from Wednesday 28th and St. Paul’s Cathedral, where St. Paul converted Malta to Christianity. May (the next day is Ascension Day) to Wednesday 4th June 2014. The Visit the Cathedral Museum and the Palazzo Falzon, St. Paul’s Church and pilgrimage would be organized by Tours for Churches with whom we have the Catacombs. Stop at Cathedral to learn of the ‘miracle of Mosta’. led three earlier pilgrimages in the Steps of St Paul. Tours for Churches are Day 4 Transfer by coach to visit Senglea Church, St. Lawrence an experienced Tour Operator: you can discover more from their website Church and the Zabbar Sanctuary and Religious Museum. Visit www.toursforchurches.co.uk , the Temples, the prehistoric cave of Ghar Dalam, the The Pilgrimage would focus on St Paul’s stay in Malta following the Temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra. shipwreck described in Acts 27, but it would also include visits to pre- Day 5 Visit . See the Ggantija prehistoric temples, Xaghra Christian sites as well as present day churches, and include a free day for Grottos, the Church of and Calypso Cave. complete relaxation or the pursuit of other interests. During the afternoon, visit the Basilica of Ta’ Pinu and Dwerja, then

conclude by visiting the Cathedral in Victoria. It would cost £899 per person based on sharing twin bedded rooms. If you are interested please contact us on 01524 36617 or at Day 6 Visit St. Paul’s Bay and the Chapel of San Pawl Milqi then [email protected] drive on to Mallieha to visit the Marian Sanctuary. Enjoy a boat trip through ………………………. the creeks of Grand harbor then visit some of the many shops in

before returning to the hotel. Malta has one of the oldest civilizations in the Mediterranean dating back to 5000 B.C. Evidence of it's long history can be found spread across the Day 7 free day at leisure island, such as prehistoric remains, catacombs and hilltop fortresses. St Paul founded the first church in Malta circa A.D. 60 and also consecrated it's first Day 8 Free time depending on flight time. bishop, St Publius. Our pilgrimage also incorporates a trip to the small island of Gozo (or Ghawdex as it is locally known). The countryside here is greener and more spectacular than that in Malta and building controls ensure Gozo (primarily a fishing and farming community) remains a truly beautiful and unspoilt place.

Day 1 Fly to Malta. Transfer to hotel in Qawra, St. Paul’s Bay.

Day 2 Visit Valetta and learn about the Knights of St John. Enjoy superb panoramic views from the Upper Barracca Gardens and visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral to view many of Malta’s treasures (including a Caravaggio). Proceed to Casa Rocca Picola to see how nobility used to live.