Footsteps of St. Paul
12 Days 11 Nights Biblical Pilgrimage Tour

Footsteps of St. Paul 12D11N Tour

Trace the sacred paths of Apostle Paul from Tarsus and Antioch to Cappadocia, the Seven Churches of Revelation, ancient Ephesus, and imperial Constantinople.

Duration 12 Days / 11 Nights
Scope Anatolia’s Seven Churches & Biblical Routes
Tour Type Private Faith & History VIP Tour
Guiding Theology & Archaeology Expert Guide
Day-by-Day Itinerary

Footsteps of St. Paul Tour Program

Day 1

Istanbul – Domestic Flight to Adana – Antioch

Arrival in Istanbul, connecting flight to Adana and transfer to Biblical Antioch where believers were first called Christians.

Day 2

Antioch – St. Peter Grotto Sanctuary

Visit St. Peter's Cave Church, one of Christianity's earliest sanctuaries, and the renowned Antioch Mosaic Museum.

Day 3

Antioch – Cappadocia Subterranean Sanctuaries

Drive to Cappadocia. Explore the multi-tiered Kaymaklı Underground City where early Christians found refuge.

Day 4

Cappadocia – Frescoed Cave Churches & Avanos

Tour Göreme Open Air Museum's frescoed monasteries, Dark Church, and Avanos artisans along the Red River.

Day 5

Cappadocia – Pisidian Antioch (Yalvac) – Konya

Drive to Pisidian Antioch (Yalvac) where St. Paul delivered his first recorded sermon to Gentiles. Overnight in Konya.

Day 6

Konya – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Martyrium

Visit Mevlana Museum, drive to Pamukkale. Explore Hierapolis ancient city and the Martyrium of Apostle Philip.

Day 7

Pamukkale – Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary

Explore grand Ephesus where St. Paul ministered, Great Theatre, Library of Celsus, and the sacred House of Virgin Mary.

Day 8

Izmir – Sardis & Philadelphia Seven Churches

Visit Smyrna (Izmir), ancient Sardis with its great synagogue, and Philadelphia—vital Seven Churches of Revelation.

Day 9

Izmir – Pergamon Acropolis – Canakkale

Tour the steep Pergamon Acropolis, Red Basilica, and ancient Asklepion healing temple, drive to Canakkale.

Day 10

Canakkale – Ancient Troy – Gallipoli – Istanbul

Visit legendary Troy and the Trojan Horse. Cross the Dardanelles and traverse Thrace back to magnificent Istanbul.

Day 11

Istanbul – Hagia Sophia & Byzantine Glories

Marvel at Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Blue Mosque, mystical Basilica Cistern, and the Byzantine Hippodrome.

Day 12

Istanbul – Bosphorus Cruise & Departure

Visit Little Hagia Sophia, private Bosphorus cruise, lunch, and VIP airport transfer for flight home.

Exclusive Tour Inclusions

  • Istanbul–Adana domestic flight ticket
  • 11 nights in 5-star, thermal and boutique hotels
  • Guide specializing in biblical history and sacred sites
  • Admission to Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Seven Churches and Göreme museums
  • Private luxury Bosphorus cruise
  • 24/7 Kandes Travel VIP Concierge support