Journeys of Paul in Türkiye | Oct. 28, 2027

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Tour: XT27 Code: A

Join us for Journeys of Paul in Turkiye on October 28, 2027, starting at $4,498*. You will explore Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antioch in Pisidia, Colossae, Hierapolis, Laodicea, the sights of Philadelphia, Ephesus, and so much more!

Dates of Departure

Thursday, October 28, 2027

From $4498

This is not sightseeing. This is the Bible coming alive

Most people read about Ephesus, Smyrna, and Laodicea their whole lives — from a pew, from a page. This journey puts you inside the story.

You’ll stand in the theater where Paul preached in Acts 19. You’ll walk the streets of Laodicea where Jesus said, «Behold, I stand at the door and knock.» You’ll pray where the early church prayed — in the ruins of Pergamon, in the sacred pools of Hierapolis, in the underground cities where Christians hid to survive.

No amount of reading prepares you for what it feels like to be there.

When you return home, you will:

3 domestic flights — already included in your price

Most travelers don’t realize how far apart these cities are — or how much domestic flights cost when booked independently. These tickets run $300–500 per person and require separate booking, check-in, and logistics.

In this tour, domestic flights are included in your price. We book them on your behalf. You don’t search, you don’t book, you don’t pay extra. You just show up.

That’s $600–1000 in flights per couple — already taken care of.

Accommodations

Accommodations in 4- and 5-star hotels

Meals

Breakfasts and dinners (buffet style) at the hotels

Transportation

Luxury, air-conditioned buses

Group Size

20-30

Language

English and Spanish

Pets

Not allowed

Age Range

8–79 (years)

Season

All

The more of you there are — the less each person pays

This tour is built for groups. Whether you’re a couple, a family, or an entire congregation — the price per person drops as your group grows. Send us your group size and we’ll send back an exact quote.

Group Size	Price Per Person	Note
2 people	From $3,899	Starting price
4 people	From $3,299	Price drops per person
6 people	From $2,999	Better savings
10–19 people	Request quote — best value	Recommended group size
20+ people	Custom pricing	Extended itinerary available →

✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing. Contact us for a custom group proposal →

Exact pricing depends on group size, travel dates, and departure city. Send us your details — we’ll respond with a full quote within 48 hours.

Your dates. Your pace. Your group.

No fixed departures — that’s intentional. This tour is available year-round. You choose the dates that work for your family, your church, or your travel group. We build everything around your schedule.

Best months to travel:

April – June: mild weather, blooming landscapes, fewer crowds
September – November: warm days, cool evenings, post-summer calm
December – March: lowest prices, quietest sites — ideal for smaller groups

Popular months (April–June and September–October) fill up weeks in advance. The sooner you send us your dates — the more options we can offer.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything is organized. You focus on the experience

Included in your tour price:

Transportation services throughout the route.
Group transfer from Istanbul airport, group transfer to Cappadocia airport.
9 nights of accommodation in 4-5* hotels according to the excursion program.
Meals per program – breakfasts and dinners (dinner on the first day, breakfast on the last day).
Services of an English / Russian -speaking licensed guide throughout the route.
Excursions as per the program.
Entrance tickets according to the program.
Boat trip on the Bosphorus
Headsets
Insurance

Not included (paid separately):

Tour Itinerary

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Journeys of Paul in Türkiye | Oct. 28, 2027
Day 1
Depart Home

Transportation:

Airplane, bus

Events:

Your pilgrimage begins as you board your international flight for Istanbul.
Day 2
Arrive in Türkiye

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Upon arrival, you will be met by our airport representative. Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul for dinner and overnight. (D)

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 3
Istanbul

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

The bejeweled capital of Istanbul sits between two continents and is home to 450 mosques. You will visit the famous Blue Mosque with its six minarets and sparkling interior. Walk through Hagia Sophia, which was the largest church in Christendom for 1000 years, built by Justinian (532 -537 AD). The church has 107 columns; fossil imbedded white marble floors, and beautiful glass mosaics. Enjoy the aroma of cinnamon, cloves, thyme, and other exotic spices as you explore the Grand Bazaar. Over 4000 shops sell everything from herbs to gold. This afternoon you will fly to Cappadocia. (B, D)

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 4
Cappadocia

Transportation:

Bus, airplane

Events:

(Optional Sunrise Balloon Ride) Explore Cappadocia’s amazing cone shaped rock formations which create a fairy-tale landscape. Even today, people make their homes in the cliffs and rock cones of Cappadocia. It is estimated that over 3,000 rock churches exist in the region. You will visit the Rock Chapels of Goreme, the Cave Village of Avcilar, and the Monastic Complex of Zelve. Walk though the underground city of Ozkonak. (B, D)

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 5
Antioch in Pisidia

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Stop at the Sultanhan Caravansarai, an important stop on the Silk Road from China. Arrive in Pisidian Antioch, the site of Paul’s first recorded speech. Paul delivered it in the synagogue among His fellow Jews. He spoke of the wonders God had done throughout Israel’s history that led to the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus (Acts 13:14 -52). The Jews were outraged at this. Paul and Barnabas were expelled from the city, but not before the Gentiles in Antioch heard the Gospel and were persuaded that it is indeed the truth that leads to Life Eternal. These believers then established the first-ever fully Gentile Christian community. (B, D)

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch
Day 6
Colossae, Hierapolis, & Laodicea

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Famous as the receiver of Paul's Letter to the Colossians, the town of Colossae has fallen into obscurity. While you can still see traces of the theatre, the Necropolis and the Church, the ancient city is mostly indistinguishable ruins. Hierapolis is blessed by hot mineral springs and some of the best preserved Roman ruins in Asia Minor. Paul mentions Hierapolis in his Letter to the Colossians in saluting Epaphras, a fellow laborer, for his love of the brethren there (Colossians 4: 13). The ruins cover more than a mile. You will see the impressive amphitheater with seats still in perfect condition. You will see the City Gates, column lined streets, and arches, which have stood through time and earthquakes. Today, the area is known as Pamukkale, meaning "Cotton Castle", named for the limestone laden hot springs which cascade from one white edged terrace pool to the next. The Christians of Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches (Rev. 3: 14 -22), were chastised for being lukewarm, "You are neither cold nor hot" (Rev. 3: 15), and for being too comfortable incorporating pagan and Christian beliefs. In the famous scripture from Revelation (3: 20 -21), Jesus says to the Laodicean church: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock . . . ". Today, there are many acres of ruins to see, including the stadium and columned streets.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 7
Philadelphia, Sardis, Thyatira, & Smyrna

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Visit the site of Philadelphia also one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 3: 7 -13). Christ told those who overcame that He would write upon them "the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is New Jerusalem." (Rev. 3: 12) Today, not much is left to mark the spot. You will see an ancient wall and the remains of a Byzantine basilica. Travel to Sardis, another of the Seven Churches of Revelation. You will be impressed by the massive scale of the Temple of Artemis, by the white marble Royal Road, by the gymnasium, and by the synagogue. Thyatira, one of the Seven Churches mentioned in Revelations, tolerated the false prophetess, Jezebel (Rev. 1: 11; 2: 18 -29). The third largest city in modern Turkey is Izmir, long a center for Jewish and Christian communities. In Paul's day, the town was known as Smyrna. It was also one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 2: 8 -11). You will see the Agora, the colonnaded commercial center where Roman statues can still be seen.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 8
Ephesus

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Ephesus is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 1: 11). In ancient days, Ephesus was a bustling port town of 250,000, graced with wide, colonnade bordered streets. Today, you will be impressed with the spectacular excavations of the major streets of ancient Ephesus. You will view the Library and the huge Agora. The Temple of Artemis was declared one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Today, only a single column remains to mark the site. You will visit the Ephesus Experience Museum for an up close look at the ancient city. You will visit the Basilica of St. John, traditional site of his grave. You will have time to explore this powerful city on your own and recreate some of the footsteps of Paul.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 9
Pergamum & Thyatira

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Pergamum was another of the seven churches mentioned in Revelations (Rev. 2: 12). It displeased the Lord because it tolerated the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes which Christ hated (Rev. 2:13 -17). The fabled Acropolis towers 1000 feet above the town and commands a spectacular panorama. As you pass through the Royal Gates, you will enter one of the great centers of classic Greek culture. You will see the foundations of the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Athena, and the ruins of the Library which once held 200,000 parchment volumes. You will see the remains of the Temple of Trajan, the Grand Theatre, the Gymnasium, and the Health Center (Aesclepion). Not far away is Troas. Here, on his second missionary journey, Paul had a vision in which he was called to Macedonia (Acts 16: 8 -13). Later, during his third journey, Paul spent a week in Troas preaching. On one occasion he also resurrected Eutychus who fell to his death from a window while sleeping (Acts 20: 6 -12).

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 10
Troy & the Dardanelles

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

In Troy, history is buried in myth and mud. Nine layers of the fabled city have been excavated. Homer's Iliad relates the legendary story of the Trojan War. Travel to Istanbul via the beautiful Dardanelles. (B, D)

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 11
Return to the USA

Transportation:

Bus, airplane

Events:

Continue with the Nicaea Extension or return to the USA. (B)

Meals:

Breakfast.

Enhance Your Journey

Istanbul and Nicaea Extension Starting from $798

Day 11 — Istanbul
Begin your exploration of Istanbul with an enjoyable two-hour Bosporus Cruise. You will glide beneath some of the city’s famous bridges and sail past Istanbul’s more colorful neighborhoods and peaceful suburbs. Your boat will take you past castles and quaint fishing villages. As you watch Russian ships sail by, you will understand why the Turkish straits were considered the lock to the Czar’s backdoor. Later, you will visit the eastern or Asian part of Istanbul. You will see the Byzantine city walls, the Golden Horn, and the world-famous mosaics of the Kariye Church.

Day 12 — Nicaea
Today, you will visit the lakeside town of Iznik, known in Byzantine times as Nicaea and the site of two ecumenical church councils. The ancient name is associated with the Nicene Creed, which many Christians can recite from memory. You will see the ancient walls and sites related to the town’s Christian heritage: the ruins of the Basilica of St. Sophia, the Baptistry, and the Christian Tombs on the outskirts of town.

Day 13 — Return to the USA

Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.

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Istanbul

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Ephesus

(2 дня)

Laodicea

(3 дня)

Istanbul

(2 дня)

1 день

Тель-Авив

Прибытие в Тель-Авив. Ужин. Отдых.

2 день

Тель-Авив-2

Кейсария. Хайфа. Гора Кармель. Долина Мегиддо. Гора осадков.

Леонардо Бич Отель*

San Fransico

2 день

1 день

Назарет

Назарет. Деревня Назарет. Храм Благовещения. Кесария Филиппова. Водопады. Тель Дан. Ворота Авраама.

2 день

Назарет-2

Кана Галилейская. Гора Блаженств. Табга. Капернаум. Обед. Прогулка на лодке по Галилейскому морю.

Золотая корона Старый город*

San Fransico

2 день

1 день

Иерусалим

Масличная гора. Панорама Старого города. Гефсиманский сад. Кедронская долина.

2 день

Иерусалим-2

Могила в саду - Вечеря Господня. Старый город. Виа Долороса. Стена Плача и туннель. Город Давида. Источник Силоам.

3 день

Иерусалим-3

Стена Езекии. Римская улица Кардо. Гора Сион. Верхняя комната. Гробница царя Давида. Музей Холокоста - Яд Вашем.

Отель "Святой Георгий" *

San Fransico

1 день

Мертвое море

Джордан. Иерихон. Гора Искушения. Масада.

2 день

Мертвое море-2

Вифлеем. Поле пастухов. Церковь Рождества Христова. Отдых на Мертвом море.

Дэвид Мертвое море*

San Fransico

Route Map

*The trip will take place in case of a group of 40 people

* * The route, as well as the order of visiting places, may be changed due to quarantine restrictions, as well as for safety reasons or due to the weather, road repair work etc.

Questions people ask before booking

Yes — and thousands of believers confirm this every year. Turkey's major tourist regions (Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, the Aegean Coast) are listed by the U.S. State Department under "Exercise Normal Precautions." You travel with an experienced guide, as part of a group, on well-established routes — in the very places where Christian history is written in stone.

This is exactly the right question. We carefully select guides for their deep knowledge of Scripture and Christian history. Your guide doesn't recite dates — they open the Word in the very places where it happened. When you stand in the theatre at Ephesus and read Acts 19, or pray at the ruins of Laodicea — the Bible comes alive in a way it never does from a pew.

There are no fixed departures — that's intentional. This tour is available year-round on custom dates. You tell us when works for your group, and we build the itinerary around your schedule. Contact us with your preferred dates and group size, and we'll respond with a full quote within 48 hours.

Included: 6 nights’ accommodation, 3 domestic flights, all private transfers, all entrance fees to 11 sites, professional biblical guide for 7 days, 7 breakfasts and 5 lunches. Not included: international flights, dinners, beverages, tips, and optional add-ons (hot air balloon, quad safari, Turkish evening show). Every optional is listed in advance with its exact price — no surprises.

Honest answer: this tour involves real walking on uneven terrain and cobblestones. We move at a comfortable group pace with built-in stops. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated at most ancient sites. If you have health limitations, tell us at registration — we'll discuss what's possible for your situation.

Absolutely — and this is where we do our best work. For groups of 20 or more, we can extend the journey to 10–14 days, add more biblical destinations, include dedicated worship and devotional time at every site, and offer our best group pricing. Contact us and we'll design the itinerary around your congregation's vision.

A $500 non-refundable deposit per person confirms your spot. $200 non-refundable administrative fees at any case. Full payment is due 90 days before departure. Cancellations 90–31 days prior: 50% of total tour cost. 30 days or fewer: no refund. Domestic airfare is 100% non-refundable once issued. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Favor Travel Tours & Tickets LLC. Full booking conditions are provided at registration.

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The Seven Churches have waited 2,000 years. Your group doesn’t have to wait any longer

You’ve read Revelation. Now walk through it.
Custom dates. Your group. Your price. All year round.

From $3,899 per person · 3 flights included · More people = lower price

✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing.

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Journeys of Paul in Türkiye | Oct. 28, 2027

See where you're going before you go

This is not sightseeing. This is the Bible coming alive

When you return home, you will:

3 domestic flights — already included in your price

Accommodations

Meals

Transportation

Group Size

Language

Pets

Age Range

Season

Category

The more of you there are — the less each person pays

Your dates. Your pace. Your group.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything is organized. You focus on the experience

Included in your tour price:

Not included (paid separately):

Tour Itinerary

Journeys of Paul in Türkiye | Oct. 28, 2027

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Day 11

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Enhance Your Journey

Istanbul and Nicaea Extension Starting from $798

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Questions people ask before booking

Is Turkey safe for Christian travelers?

Will the guide actually know the Bible — or just give us a history lecture?

How do the dates work — I can't find a set departure?

The price says "from $3,899" — what exactly is included and what do I pay extra on the ground?

How much walking is involved? I'm not very fit.

We're a church group of 20+. Can we get a custom itinerary?

What is the cancellation and deposit policy?

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