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Christian Pilgrimage Tours to Türkiye
Walk the land where the early Church was born — the Seven Churches of Revelation, St. Paul’s footsteps, Ephesus, Cappadocia and Nicaea — with a fully licensed Turkish operator.
Turquaz Tour offers guided Christian pilgrimage tours to Türkiye, the land where the early Church was born. As a fully licensed Turkish travel agency (TÜRSAB licence A-12334), we design faith-based journeys through the biblical heart of Anatolia — the Seven Churches of Revelation, St. Paul’s footsteps from Tarsus and Antioch, the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus, the cave churches of Cappadocia, and Nicaea (İznik), where the Nicene Creed was written in 325 AD.
Explore full itineraries and biblical site guides at our dedicated pilgrimage site, Footsteps of the Apostles — Christian Pilgrimage Tours to Türkiye, or view our biblical Türkiye pilgrimage itineraries to start planning your journey.
Why Türkiye Is the Land of the Early Church
Most of the New Testament letters were written to or from cities in modern Türkiye. The Apostle Paul was born in Tarsus and launched his missionary journeys from Antioch; the churches of Ephesus, Colossae and Galatia all lay within today’s Türkiye. It is home to the Seven Churches of Revelation and to Nicaea (İznik), where the first ecumenical council gathered in 325 AD and produced the Nicene Creed still recited by Christians worldwide.
For a pilgrim, this makes Türkiye an open-air chapter of scripture — a place to read the Bible with your own eyes, standing where the apostles preached and the first believers gathered.
A Safe Alternative for Biblical Travel in 2026
With Holy Land itineraries in Israel currently disrupted, biblical Türkiye offers a secure and deeply meaningful pilgrimage for churches, groups and individual travellers. The country combines world-class tourism infrastructure with unmatched Christian heritage, and interest has grown further since Pope Francis’ November 2025 visit to İznik (Nicaea) for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Turquaz Tour monitors conditions closely and builds every itinerary around comfort, safety and reverence, so your group can travel with confidence and peace of mind.
Our Pilgrimage Programs
Choose a ready-made journey or let us tailor one for your congregation.
In the Footsteps of St. Paul
From Tarsus and Antioch through Perge, Pisidian Antioch and beyond — retracing the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul across Anatolia.
Seven Churches of Revelation
Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea — the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation.
Complete Türkiye Pilgrimage
A comprehensive journey combining the Seven Churches, Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Nicaea (İznik) in one itinerary.
Cappadocia Retreat
The cave churches, rock-hewn monasteries and underground cities where early Christian communities lived and worshipped.
Mediterranean Coast — Paul's Voyage
Coastal sites tied to Paul's sea voyages, blending biblical heritage with the beauty of Türkiye's southern shore.
Fully Licensed & Trusted
Every pilgrimage is operated by Turquaz Tour, holder of TÜRSAB Licence A-12334. We manage expert Christian guides, comfortable hotels, transport, site access and full ground logistics — one accountable team from arrival to departure.
- Expert Christian guides and biblical commentary
- Comfortable hotels and private transport
- Site access and full ground logistics
- Coordination for churches, groups and individuals
Christian Pilgrimage in Türkiye — FAQs
Answers to the questions pilgrims and church groups ask us most.
What is a Christian pilgrimage tour to Türkiye?+
It is a faith-based journey through the biblical sites of modern Türkiye (Anatolia) — the Seven Churches of Revelation, St. Paul’s missionary routes, the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus, the cave churches of Cappadocia and Nicaea (İznik). Turquaz Tour arranges expert Christian guides, hotels, transport and full ground logistics so your group can focus on the spiritual experience.
Why is Türkiye important for Christian pilgrims?+
Much of the New Testament is connected to cities in modern Türkiye. Many of the apostolic letters were written to or from these cities, Türkiye is home to the Seven Churches of Revelation, and Nicaea (İznik) hosted the first great Church council in 325 AD, where the Nicene Creed was written.
Is Türkiye a safe alternative for biblical travel in 2026?+
Yes. With Holy Land (Israel) itineraries disrupted, biblical Türkiye has become a secure and deeply meaningful alternative for churches, groups and individual pilgrims. Interest was reinforced by Pope Francis’ November 2025 visit to İznik (Nicaea) for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Who operates the pilgrimage tours?+
Every pilgrimage is operated by Turquaz Tour, a fully licensed Turkish travel agency holding TÜRSAB Licence A-12334. We handle guiding, hotels, transport, site access and complete ground logistics. Detailed itineraries are published on our dedicated pilgrimage brand, Footsteps of the Apostles.
Where can I see full pilgrimage itineraries?+
Full day-by-day itineraries and biblical site guides are available on our dedicated pilgrimage website, footstepsoftheapostles.org. You can also message us on WhatsApp or email [email protected] and our team will build a program around your group.
Plan Your Pilgrimage to Biblical Türkiye
Tell us about your group and dates, and our team will design a meaningful, well-organised journey. See full itineraries at Footsteps of the Apostles.