ENCHATING TURKEY - IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL (TURKEY ONLY)
13 Nights / 15 Days
You will be following the steps of St. Paul also known as the Apostle Paul – Saul of Tarsus ( city located in near Adana – Turkey), one of the most influential early Christian missionaries, throughout this 14 day – 13 Nights journey in Turkey. St. Paul’s influence on Christian thinking has been of utmost significance due to his role as a prominent apostle of Christianity during the spreading of the Gospel through early Christian communities across the Roman Empire. You will start your journey with the visit of The Church of St. Peter in Antioch (Antakya) – one of Christianity’s oldest churches, and St. Paul’s birthplace in Tarsus. Then you will continue witnessing his journey for 2 weeks in Turkey as one of the most prominent early Christian leaders.

Overnights:
Adana (2) Cappadocia (2) Konya (1) Pamukkale (1) Izmir (3) Canakkale (1) Istanbul (3)

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Departure Flight from New York or Toronto – any day of the year
Day 1
01 Arrive Istanbul – Fly Adana Airport
Arrive Istanbul. Fly to Adana. (Suggested flight from Istanbul to Adana is TK 466 dep.16:50pm). Arrival in Adana Airport. Meet and transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight (D)
Day 2
Arrive Istanbul – Fly Adana Airport
Arrive Istanbul. Fly to Adana. Meet and transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (D)
Day 3
Antioch – Adana
Full Day Tour to Antioch (Acts 11:19-27; 13:1; 14:26, 15:22-35, Gal. 2:11, II Tim. 3:11). Visit St.Peter’s Church and the Mosaic Museum. Return to Adana. Dinner at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 4
Adana - Tarsus – Cappadocia
Drive to Tarsus (Acts 9:11; 9:30; 11:25; 21:39; 22:3) , the birthplace of St.Paul. Visit the new St.Paul Church and Paul’s Well. Continue to Cappadocia, the land of the fairy chimneys and rock churches. (B,D)
Day 5
Cappadocia
Full day sightseeing in Cappadocia; visit the Underground city, Göreme Open Air Museum with painted rock churches, the pottery making town of Avanos and the citadel of Uçhisar (B,D)
Day 6
Cappadocia – Lystra – Iconium (Konya)
Visit the Biblical site of Lystra (Acts 14:6-21; 16:1-2, II Tim. 3:11) . Then drive to Iconium (Acts 13:51; 14:1-21; 16:2, II Tim. 3:11), today’s Konya to visit the Mevlana Mausoleum. Dinner and overnight in Konya. (B,D)
Day 7
Iconium-Colossae-Laodicea-Pamukkale
Drive to unexcavated site of Colossae (Col. 1:2) . Then see the ruins of Laodicea (Col 2:1; 4:13-16, Rev. 1:11; 3:14). Continue to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 8
Philadelphia-Sardis-Smyrna (Izmir)
Drive to Alasehir to see the 1st century Philadelphia (Rev. 1:11; 3:7) Church. Then visit Sardis (Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4) ; the Gymnasium, the 3rd century Synagogue, the Temple of Diana and the remaining of the 1st century Church. Drive to Smyrna (Rev. 1:11; 2:8) for dinner and overnight (B,D)
Day 9
Ephesus - Smyrna
Today, upon your request, you may join the Sunday prayer at the local Protestant Church in Izmir. Full day tour in Ephesus (Acts 18:19-24; 19:1-35; 20:16-17; 21:29, 1 Cor. 15:32; 16:8, I Tim. 1:3 II Tim. 1:18; 4:12, Rev. 1:11, 2:1) . Visit the famous ancient city, the Basilica of St. John and the Archaeological Museum. Return to Izmir. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 10
Pergamon - Thyatira - Ayvalık
Drive North to Pergamon (Rev. 1:11; 2:12). Visit the Acropolis and the remaining of the 1st century Church called Red Basilica. Continue to Akhisar to see the 1st century Thyatira Church (Acts 16:14, Rev. 1:11; 2:18-24) . Drive to Ayvalık for dinner and overnight (B,D)
Day 11
Alexander Troas-Assos - Troy - Çanakkale
Visit Alexander Troas (Acts 16:8-11; 20:5, 6, II Tim. 4:13 II Cor. 2:12) to see only few stones covered by water today. Then visit Assos. Continue to Troy to see the ruins of the legendary city and the replica of the wooden horse. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale. (B,D)
Day 12
Canakkale - Dardanelles - Istanbul
Then take the car ferry to cross the Dardanelles strait. Drive to Istanbul. Visit St.Chora Church, famous for its beautiful mosaics in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 13
Istanbul
Visit the Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Church, Underground Cistern and Grand Covered Bazaar. (B,D)
Day 14
Istanbul
Take a leisurely private boat tour along the Bosporus seeing both Asian and European shores of Istanbul. Then visit the Topkapı Palace and the important Istanbul Archaeological Museum containing the Gezer Calender, the Titus Inscriptions, City Walls from Babylon, and other important items. Return to the hotel. Tonight, we will have a Farewell Dinner at an outside Sea Food Restaurant in Kumkapı district. (B,D)
Day 15
Departure
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure. End of our services. (B)
Toll Free:
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Hotels to be used (or similar hotels)
  • Istanbul Arcadia Hotel or Galata Anemon (4 Star)
  • Adana Hilton Hotel (4 Star)
  • Canakkale Akol Hotel (4 Star)
  • Izmir Anemon Hotel (4 Star)
  • Konya Dedeman Hotel (4 Star)
  • Pamukkale Richmond Hotel (5 Star)
  • Capadoccia Peri Tower Hotel or Yunak Hotel (4 Star)
Including
  • One domestic flight is included from Istanbul to Adana
  • 13 nights at 4 star hotels in Turkey
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • All escorted transfers
  • Daily breakfast and 13 dinners (B: breakfast, D: dinner)
  • Transportation by private A/C bus with driver throughout the tour
  • Car ferry cost, tolls, parking fees, gasoline
  • Bible Oriented English speaking professional tour guide throughout the tour
  • Entry fees to the sites & museums
  • Service charges & local taxes
Excluding
  • International Flight with Turkish Airlines
  • Lunches and all drinks
  • All personal expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Turkish Visa fee (to be paid at Istanbul airport upon arrival)
  • Any other service which is not mentioned in the ‘including’ section
Toll Free:
1-888-596-6886
There are different hotel options available for In the Footsteps of St. Paul. Depending on the hotel you select, the price will vary. We can customize any of our tour package and offer you an upgraded hotel option of your choosing - in any hotel in Turkey. For the hotel names included in this tour rate please see the "Inclusions" tab..

Toll Free:
1-888-596-6886
Double Room Per Person
$ 3,690
(all taxes included)
Triple Room Per Person
$ 3,610
(all taxes included)
Single Supplement Rate
$ 730
(all taxes included)
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Toll Free:
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