Paul’s Path: From Antioch to Cappadocia
9 DaysTrace the footsteps of the Apostle Paul from his birthplace in Tarsus to the cities where the Gospel first spread among the Gentiles. Experience the places where the early Church first started to grow.
Walk in Paul’s Footsteps
"They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.” Acts 14:21-22
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Departure from US
Overnight flight to Turkey. Tomorrow you step into Paul’s world.
Day 2: Tarsus
Explore Paul’s birthplace: St. Paul’s Well, Cleopatra’s Gate, and Roman ruins.
Reflect on how God prepares us in hidden years before sending us into ministry.
Day 3 – Antioch (Antakya)
Visit the Grotto of St. Peter, where believers first were called “Christians” (Acts 11:26).
Antioch became the launch point for Paul’s missionary journeys.
Day 4 – Mersin & Silifke
See the caves known as “Heaven and Hell” and visit the Cave Church of St. Thecla—one of the earliest female martyrs and followers of Paul.
Day 5 – Iconium (Konya)
Paul preached here, though he faced opposition (Acts 14). Today Konya is also known for the legacy of Rumi, showing how faith has long shaped the city.
Day 6 – Cappadocia
Marvel at cave churches, rock dwellings, and the Göreme Open Air Museum with its frescoes.
Early Christians hid and worshiped here, preserving the faith through persecution.
Day 7 – Cappadocia Continued
Optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise. Explore underground cities where Christians sought refuge, hike the Ihlara Valley with its frescoed cave chapels, and visit Avanos pottery workshops.
Day 8 – Ankara
Tour the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the Temple of Augustus.
See artifacts from the cultures Paul lived among, bringing context to his letters.
Day 9: Return Home
Flight back to the U.S.
What's Included
- 7 nights first-class hotels with breakfast & dinner
- Expert, English-speaking guide trained in Christian history
- Deluxe private transport & transfers
- Entrance fees & taxes
"You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured." 2 Timothy 3:10-11
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