St. Paul's Tour 14 Nights 15 Days
Highlights
- ✓Explore Istanbul: A City of Two Continents Discover Istanbul, the only city in the world straddling two continents—Europe and Asia. Visit iconic landmarks like the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome, and shop at the world-famous Grand Bazaar with its 3,500 shops.
- ✓Visit the Birthplace of St. Paul: Tarsus Walk in the footsteps of St. Paul in Tarsus, his birthplace. Explore St. Paul’s Well, Cleopatra's Gate, and the ancient city, offering insight into early Christian history and local legends like the story of Jonah.
- ✓Cappadocia: Fairy Chimneys and Byzantine Frescoes Immerse yourself in the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia with its fairy chimneys, rock-hewn churches, and Byzantine frescoes. Visit Ihlara Valley and explore ancient sites like Göreme and Zelve.
- ✓Antioch (Antakya): Early Christian History Visit Antioch (modern-day Antakya), one of Christianity’s oldest cities, where the followers of Jesus were first called Christians. Explore St. Peter’s Grotto and the Mosaic Museum, with stunning examples of ancient Christian art.
- ✓Ephesus: The Best Preserved Ancient City Explore the ruins of Ephesus, home to the famous Library of Celsus and the Theatre where St. Paul preached. Discover the ancient Stadium and visit St. John’s Monastery, key sites in early Christian history.
- ✓Pamukkale: The White Cotton Castle Visit Pamukkale, known as the White Cotton Castle, where the thermal springs have created stunning white terraces. Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, including the Necropolis and Avenue of Tombs, and learn about early Christian martyrs like St. Philip.
- ✓Pergamum: Ancient Temples and Zeus Altar Explore the Acropolis of Pergamum and see the Temple of Zeus. This city, once a center of pagan worship, is also a significant stop on St. Paul’s missionary journeys.
- ✓The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse Visit the Seven Churches of Revelation, including Philadelphia and Laodicea, mentioned in the Book of Revelation. These ancient Christian sites provide insight into the early church’s development and struggles.
- ✓The Legacy of St. Paul’s Missionary Journeys Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul, visiting Antioch, Side, Perge, and other cities where he preached and spread Christianity. Learn about his impact on the early church and how these cities helped shape Christian history.
Overview
Join us on a captivating journey through Turkey, tracing the footsteps of St. Paul and uncovering the rich cultural and historical wonders of this ancient land. Begin your adventure in Istanbul, a city that spans two continents and countless centuries, before traveling to the iconic sites where early Christianity took root. Visit the landmarks of St. Paul's missionary journeys in Tarsus, Antioch, and Ephesus, while also exploring the natural beauty of Cappadocia and the ancient ruins of cities like Pergamum and Hierapolis. From the majestic palaces of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires to the sacred Christian sites of the early church, this tour offers an unforgettable mix of history, faith, and discovery. Get ready to experience Turkey like never before—where ancient history meets spiritual legacy at every turn.
Route
Itinerary
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. After check into the hotel, meet at the lobby for welcome and info cocktail. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Including breakfast)
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the
world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its
three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of
two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We
visit the Topkapi Palace including treasury section, The Blue Mosque and
Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free
time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Including breakfast)
After breakfast drive to Ankara. Arrive in Ankara
(Capital of Turkey), sightseeing of Ankara: see the Anatolian Civilization
Museum, the Temple of Augustus and Ataturk's Mausoleum. drive to our Hotel and
overnight stay in Ankara.
(Including breakfast)
After
breakfast, Continue to Cappadocia with a rest stop in Aksaray before a short ride to Ihlara Valley, to see the impressive,
Byzantine rock carvings and frescoes. and overnight stay in Cappadocia.
(Including breakfast)
Full day excursion of Cappadocia to see the surreal
landscapes of volcanic ash, formed 3 million years ago: spectacular red rock
cones, troglodyte churches and homes dating from 4000 BC Now visit Uchisar,
Goreme and Zelve, then Avanos, to visit one of its famous, pottery workshops.
Later return to your hotel for overnight stay. Including: Breakfast.
(Including breakfast)
after breakfast visit Kaymakli, a unique underground city. Then drive to
Tarsus, birthplace of St. Paul. See St. Paul's Well, Cleopatra's Gate and the
ancient city. It was near here that a Great Fish "vomited out Jonas upon the dry land" Next to Adana and overnight
stay.
(Including breakfast)
Full day excursion to Antakya (Antioch). Here Jesus'
followers were first called Christians (Acts 11:26) Peter, Paul and also
Barnabas preached here. Visit St. Peter's Grotto and the exquisite Mosaic
Museum. View the old city of Iskenderun before beginning the return drive to
Mersin and overnight stay.
(Including breakfast)
Depart westward along the Mediterranean shoreline, a
famous coastal road. Take a lunch break in Anamur. See City of the Monophystie
Archbishop of Seleucia. Overnight in Alanya.
Continue to the ancient city of Side, the old port where Paul, Barnabas and Mark landed during their missionary journeys. Later they sailed from here to Antioch. Than visit Perge, where St. Paul preached when arriving from Cyprus (Acts 13-14), and to Aspendos with its magnificent Alanyatheater. Next drive to Antalya and overnight stay.
Proceed to Laodicea which was condemned by St. John in Revelation Acts (4:15). Drive to Hierapolis, now called Pamukkale, St. Philip was martyred here in 1st AD. Walk the Necropolis and famous Avenue of Tombs. Overnight stay.
(Including breakfast)
Visit there one of the seven churches of the Apocalypse
and the remains of the Cathedral. Continue to in Alasehir, the remains of a
church. Visit , capital of the ancient Lydia with temple of the Cybele &
Diana, which became later a church, see the royal road. Continue to Kusadasi.
and overnight at the hotel.
Drive to Selcuk. Visit the monastery of St. John and Ephesus , the best preserved city in the world. See the Library of Celsus, a Stadium where Paul Preached (Acts 19), and the Theatre. Return to Kusadasi. and overnight stay.
(Including breakfast)
This morning take a beautiful drive to Izmir (ancient
Smyrna), After visiting the St. Policarp St. Paul Tour - Izmir Smyrnachurch in
Izmir , continue to in Akhisar , ancient commercial place in connection with
Troy & Sardes. and visit Bergama (Pergamum) , the Acropolis, high above the
plain. See the pagan Temples and Altar of Zeus. Overnight in Pergamum.
(Including breakfast)
After
breakfast long drive to Istanbul through Iznik (Nicea) where the Nicean Creed
was formed. Depart for Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Including: Breakfast
(Including breakfast)
Today drive to the Airport and return flight home,
arriving the same day with fresh memories, souvenirs and a renewed interest in
Turkey, the land of culture, faith and mystery.
What's included
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Insurance
- ✓Other included
- ✓Hygiene protocol
Not included
- ✕Flights
- ✕Transport
- ✕Other not included
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