DISCOVER ANATOLIA IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome briefing and dinner.
Overnight: Istanbul

Begin your journey with a visit to the magnificent Hagia Sophia, once the largest church in the Christian world. Continue to the Blue Mosque and the ancient Basilica Cistern. Enjoy time at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest covered markets.
Evening flight or overnight transfer to Hatay (Antioch).
Overnight: Hatay (Antioch)

Explore St. Peter’s Grotto, considered one of the earliest Christian churches. Visit the Antioch Archaeological Museum, housing a rich collection of Roman mosaics, and stroll through the historic city center.
Overnight: Hatay

Depart for Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul. Visit St. Paul’s Well, his traditional home, and Cleopatra’s Gate.
Continue to Cappadocia, known for its biblical heritage and surreal landscapes.
Overnight: Cappadocia

Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum, featuring early Christian rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes. Explore underground cities where Christians once took refuge, and admire panoramic valleys such as Pasabag and Devrent.
Optional: Hot air balloon ride at sunrise.
Overnight: Cappadocia

Travel to Pisidia Antioch, where St. Paul preached his first recorded sermon to the Gentiles (Acts 13). Then visit Konya, ancient Iconium, a key city in Paul’s missionary journeys.
Overnight: Konya

Explore Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches mentioned in Revelation. Discover the remains of ancient churches, theatres, and aqueducts. Later, visit Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Overnight: Pamukkale

Visit the ruins of Philadelphia, Sardis, and Thyatira, all key sites among the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. Each reveals its own story of early Christian struggles and faith.
Continue to Izmir (ancient Smyrna) for dinner and rest.
Overnight: Izmir

Spend the day exploring Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Visit the Church of Mary, House of the Virgin Mary, Celsus Library, Theater, and Temple of Artemis.
End the day at the Basilica of St. John, where the apostle is believed to be buried.
Overnight: Kusadasi or Izmir

Travel north to Pergamum, another prominent Seven Churches site. Tour the Asclepion, Acropolis, and the Altar of Zeus.
Drive to Canakkale or fly/transfer back to Istanbul for your international departure.
End of Tour