Paul’s Path: From Antioch to Cappadocia

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.

• 7 nights first-class hotels with breakfast & dinner
• Expert, English-speaking guide trained in Christian history
• Deluxe private transport & transfers
• Entrance fees & taxes