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Thomas Institute - Rome Tour (May 2027)
May 25-31, 2027
Join the Thomas Institute - Derek Cooper on an immersive 7-day journey through the heart of Rome, exploring the profound history, architecture, and spiritual legacy of the Eternal City.
This custom-designed tour bridges the classical and early Christian worlds. From the monumental grandiosity of Ancient Rome—including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon—to the ancient port city of Ostia Antica, you will walk in the footsteps of the early Christian apostles. Discover early Christian history firsthand through guided site visits to the Mamertine Prison, the underground Domus Aurea, the majestic Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the historic crypts of St. Clement.
Designed with flexibility in mind, this tour offers a balance of structured, top-tier historical site visits and personal free time to experience Rome’s culture and cuisine at your own pace.
Dr. Derek Cooper has written 15 books and traveled to more than 80 countries. He has led dozens of tours to all lands of the Bible and is an ordained minister. He is the founder and managing director of Thomas Institute and Dodekagram.
Leadership
Derek Cooper is Managing Director of Thomas Institute. He earned an MBA in Business and a PhD in the History of Religion. Dr. Cooper teaches widely in universities, businesses, and churches. He is the author of 15 books and has visited more than 80 countries.
Travel
Thomas Institute specializes in travel to lands connected to the Bible: Israel, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Egypt, and Jordan. However, it also regularly leads groups to other leading destinations, including Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Education
Thomas Institute offers a variety of professional courses on many topics related to travel, history, culture, religion, and education through Udemy, Thinkific, and Teachable. It also offers an array of professional booklets through Thomas Institute Press.
