October 5, 2026 – October 12, 2026
(Main Tour)
North Metro Church 9-Day "Walking with Paul and the Apostles" in Rome Italy Tour
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We’re glad you are considering this tour. Our hope is that it is an experience of a lifetime.
Overview
Christian Tour of Italy
Two thousand years of history remains intertwined with faith as one travels the historic roads of Christianity. Italy, a land of pilgrimage, has been the center of religion, history, culture and art since antiquity. Travel through Italy and explore the roots of a world that has produced art, architecture, places of worship, and masterpieces of inestimable value.
Tour Leader
Pastor Rob McDowell
Rob has been part of the North Metro Church family for 20 years, with the joy of serving as Lead Pastor for the past 14. He earned his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. Rob and his wife, Denise, love spending time with their two adult daughters.
Tour Details
Dates
October 5 – 12, 2026
Lodging
Starhotel Metropole Hotel
Itinerary
DAY 1: OCTOBER 5, 2026 – DEPART THE USA FOR ROME, ITALY
DAY 2: OCTOBER 6, 2026 – ARRIVE ROME, ITALY
Arrive in Rome where we are met and assisted with luggage and transportation to our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Rome.
- Check into the hotel
- Free afternoon for walking/sightseeing on own
Dinner (In the hotel)
DAY 3: OCTOBER 7, 2026 – ROME
Free day in Rome to relax, venture out on your own in the “city of love.”
Overnight in Rome
Breakfast, Dinner (Lunch on own)
DAY 4: OCTOBER 8, 2026 – ROME
After breakfast, we begin our full day tour of the eternal city which spans over 28 centuries!
Overnight in Rome
- Colosseum – largest ancient amphitheater ever built!
- Roman Forum – political, legal, and religious center of the Roman Empire
- Mamertine Prison – ancient jail where Apostle Paul and Peter may have been imprisoned
- Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, one of the four major basilicas in Rome, is located outside the ancient walls of Rome, dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle and believed to be built over his burial site.
- Catacombs in Rome are a network of underground burial sites, primarily used by early Christians during the Roman Empire which served as burial grounds for Christians and sometimes Jews, providing a place for burials and religious rituals away from persecution.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: OCTOBER 9, 2026 – ROME
Take in the magnificence of Rome today visiting ancient sights and being immersed in the vibrancy of this overwhelming city! Overnight in Rome
- Vatican City – Home to the Pope, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. Smallest independent state in world!
- Vatican Museum – Houses an extensive collection of art spanning from ancient Egyptian artifacts to Renaissance masterpieces.
- Sistine Chapel – famous for its ceiling painted by Michelangelo, depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis, as well as the Last Judgment on the altar wall.
- St. Peter’s Basilica -largest and most renowned church in world. Constructed over the site believed to be the burial place of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first Bishop of Rome.
- St. Peter’s Square – famous for its colonnades designed by Bernini and is a gathering place for large crowds during papal events and ceremonies.
- Trevi Fountain – built in 1700s, one of Rome’s most iconic structures
- St. Peter in Chains – minor basilica housing Peter’s chain and Michelangelo’s Moses
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on own
DAY 6: OCTOBER 10, 2026 – ASSISI Travel today through scenic Umbria to the ancient walled hillside medieval village of Assisi- birthplace of Saint Francis. Overnight in Rome
- Basilica Di San Francesco D’Assisi– tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
- Guided sight-seeing in town
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: OCTOBER 11, 2026 – ALBAN HILLS (CASTELLI ROMANI)
A relaxing day enjoying the charming hill towns outside of Rome. This volcanic landscape is known for its ancient history, rich farmland, and wine production. Overnight in Rome
- Castel Gandolfo – explore one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy which is also the summer residence of the Pope
- Local wine and food tasting in a typical local wine estate
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8: OCTOBER 12, 2026 – RETURN FLIGHT TO THE USA
Breakfast
Payment Info
| PAYMENT SCHEDULE | WHICH PASSENGERS | PAYMENT INFORMATION |
| At the Time of Registration | All Passengers | $500 Non-refundable Per Person Tour Deposit |
| $500 Required Deposit | All Passengers | Monday, March 2, 2026 |
| Final Payment Date Date | All Passengers | Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
Pricing
Main Tour
Land Only: $3,870 per person
Land & Air: $5,520 per person
Single Supplement Fee: $1,165 per person
Receive a $100 per person “EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT” if register by November 1, 2025
Price Includes
- ESTIMATED: Domestic and International coach airfare out of ATLANTA, GA
- *GROUP AIR COST FOR THE LAND AND AIR IS AN EXTIMATE BASED ON 2025 AIR PRICES. THE ACTUAL GROUP AIRLINE PRICES AND SCHEDULE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 2025 FROM THE AIRLINES. REGISTRANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED, BY EMAIL IF THE LAND AND AIR COMBINATION TOUR PRICE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED FROM THE ESTIMATED AIR COST.
- **GROUP AIR RATE IS BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 10 PASSENGERS ON THE GROUP AIR RESERVATION. IF THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS FALL BELOW 10 PEOPLE, THEN THE GROUP AIRLINE DEPARTMENT WILL CANCEL THE GROUP AIR RESERVATIONS AND THEN WE WILL NEED TO SECURE INDIVIDUAL AIR AND CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE PRICE AND SCHEDULE WILL REMAIN THE SAME.
- Superior hotel accommodations as shown above
- Meeting at the Fiumicino Rome Airport on arrival and departure
- Ground transfer from the Fiumicino Rome Airport to the group Hotel
- Ground transfer from the group hotel to the Fiumicino Rome Airport at the completion of the tour
- All transfers & sightseeing days
- Gratuity for driver, guide, and hotel staff
- Luxury air-conditioned motor coach
- Entrance fees for sites indicated in the Itinerary
- Daily buffet breakfast in hotels
- 4 lunches and gratuity for lunches as indicated in the tour itinerary
- 4 dinners ion the hotel
- Headset for each passenger
- Porterage at hotels
NOT INCLUDEd
- Domestic or International airfare for Land Only travelers
- Hotel cost for any traveler arriving prior to OCTOBER 6, 2026
- Hotel cost for any traveler checking out of the hotel after 11:00 AM on OCTOBER 12, 2026
- Optional Travel Protection Insurance
- Optional Sites not included in itinerary that have entrance fees
- All beverages including alcoholic beverages
- Personal incidentals charged to hotel room
- Single Supplement Fee of $1,165 per person as shown above for those wanting to room alone, or if Faith Based Expeditions cannot find a roommate to be assigned.
- Items of personal nature
Insurance
| Trawick International Travel Protection Insurance Price Chart | |
|---|---|
| Tour Cost Range | Insurance Premium Cost |
| $1 – $1,000 | $88.44 |
| $1,001 – $2,000 | $139.00 |
| $2,001 – $3,000 | $211.14 |
| $3,001 – $4,000 | $280.40 |
| $4,001 – $5,000 | $377.67 |
| $5,001 – $6,000 | $424.91 |
| $6,001 – $7,000 | $527.54 |
| $7,001 – $8,000 | $611.21 |
| $8,001 – $9,000 | $724.68 |
| $9,001 – $10,000 | $895.64 |
Cancellation Policies
The below cancellation penalties and refund policy will apply for all travelers who choose not to abide by a country’s official travel restrictions.
- Non-refundable Third-party supplier penalties include but not limited to –
- Credit / Debit Card Processing Fee
- Land Suppliers
- Cruise Ship supplier
- Non-refundable Cruise Deposit from 149 days prior to the tour departure date
- Group Air supplier
- Etc.
- Any individual canceling between the date of registration and the Final Payment Due Date (Final Payment Due Date is 100 days prior to the tour departure date) will be penalized a Non-refundable, Non-transferrable $500 per person deposit and plus any non-refundable third-party supplier cost/s
- Any individual canceling between 99 – 85 days prior to the scheduled departure date we will be penalized the entire tour deposit plus 10% of the total tour cost and any nonrefundable payments to any third-party supplier.
- Any individual canceling between 84- 55 days prior to the scheduled departure date we will be penalized 50% of the total tour cost plus any nonrefundable payments to any third-party supplier.
- Any individual canceling between 54 – 45 days prior to the scheduled departure date will be penalized 80 % of the total tour cost plus any nonrefundable payments to any third-party supplier.
- Any individual canceling between 44 – 0 days prior to the scheduled departure date will be penalized 100 % of the total tour cost.
- Any individual canceling less than 60 days prior to the tour departure date and causes their assigned roommate to room alone and if there is no one to be assigned as the person’s roommate, then the person canceling will be responsible to pay the Single Supplement fee.
- If a roommate is subsequently found for the remaining roommate, then the Single Supplement fee will be refunded to the canceling individual.
- Allow up to 8 weeks for any refund to be issued.
