Steps of St. Paul

Follow the Footsteps of St. Paul Across Turkey

Explore Turkey’s biblical heritage on a 9-day journey from Istanbul to Antioch, Tarsus and Cappadocia, continuing through Konya and Pisidian Antioch to the ancient cities of western Turkey. Discover places associated with St. Paul, visit early Christian sites and experience the landscapes of Cappadocia and Pamukkale before returning to Istanbul via Troy.

Tour Highlights

• Discover Antioch and Tarsus — explore early Christian heritage and the birthplace of St. Paul.
• Explore Cappadocia — visit rock-cut churches, fairy chimneys and Kaymaklı Underground City.
• Visit Pisidian Antioch — discover a key stop on Paul’s first missionary journey.
• Experience Pamukkale and Hierapolis — see the white travertine terraces and the remains associated with St. Philip.
• Discover biblical cities of western Turkey — visit Laodicea, Sardis, Philadelphia, Ephesus, Smyrna and Pergamon.
• Explore Ephesus and Selçuk — visit the ancient city, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John.
• Complete your journey at Troy — explore the archaeological site before returning to Istanbul.

Private Tour Prices

Valid for travel: 15 November 2026 – 14 March 2027

Room basis: Twin / Double Room-Sharing

Single room supplement: $385.00 per person

Prices are quoted in USD per person. Final pricing is subject to availability and confirmation for your travel dates.

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Day 1 — Istanbul to Hatay and Iskenderun

Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Hatay. On arrival, begin your exploration of ancient Antioch with visits to the Hatay Mosaic Museum and the Church of St. Peter. Discover the city’s importance in the early Christian world before continuing to Iskenderun.

Overnight: Iskenderun
Meals: Lunch and dinner

Day 2 — Iskenderun to Tarsus and Cappadocia

Travel to Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul. Explore its historic streets and visit St. Paul’s Well, Cleopatra’s Gate and the site traditionally associated with the Tomb of Daniel. Continue to Cappadocia and check in to your hotel.

Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 — Cappadocia’s Churches and Valleys

Begin the day with an optional hot-air balloon experience, subject to weather and availability. After breakfast, explore the rock-cut churches of Göreme Open-Air Museum. Continue to Avanos, enjoy photo stops in Uçhisar and Pigeon Valley, and discover the distinctive formations of Devrent Valley and the Three Beauties. Visit a carpet workshop to learn about traditional Turkish weaving.

Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Optional activity: Hot-air balloon ride

Day 4 — Cappadocia to Konya

After breakfast, explore Kaymaklı Underground City and its network of subterranean passages and chambers. Continue towards Konya, stopping for photographs at Sultanhanı Caravanserai. After lunch, visit the Mevlana Museum before transferring to your hotel.

Overnight: Konya
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 — Konya to Pisidian Antioch, Laodicea and Pamukkale

Travel to Pisidian Antioch, visited by Paul and Barnabas during their first missionary journey. Explore the ancient remains before continuing to Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. Continue to Pamukkale for dinner and your overnight stay.

Overnight: Pamukkale
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 — Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Sardis and Philadelphia

Discover Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, including the remains associated with St. Philip’s church and tomb. After lunch, continue your biblical journey to Sardis and Philadelphia, two of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Travel onwards to Kuşadası.

Overnight: Kuşadası
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 — Ephesus and Christian Heritage in Selçuk

Visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John, traditionally associated with the apostle’s burial place. Explore Ephesus, including the Great Theatre, Arcadian Street, the Fountain of Trajan, the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian. Complete your visits at the remains of the Temple of Artemis before returning to Kuşadası.

Overnight: Kuşadası
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8 — Kuşadası to Smyrna, Pergamon and Çanakkale

Travel to İzmir, ancient Smyrna, for a panoramic drive along the bay and a visit to the Agora. Continue to Pergamon and take the cable car to the Acropolis to explore its ancient remains and learn about its place in the Seven Churches of Revelation. Continue to Çanakkale for your overnight stay.

Overnight: Çanakkale
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9 — Çanakkale and Troy to Istanbul

After breakfast, stop in central Çanakkale to see the wooden horse used in the film Troy. Explore the archaeological site of Troy, associated with the stories of Homer’s Iliad. Enjoy lunch before continuing to Istanbul, where your tour concludes.

Tour ends: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Plan Your Biblical Journey

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