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Overview
Follow the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul through Central and Southern Türkiye. Visit ancient Antioch where believers were first called Christians, Paul's birthplace Tarsus, and the churches he established. Along the way, discover Antioch (Antakya) - First Christian Community; Tarsus - Birthplace of St. Paul; Cappadocia Cave Churches. Your written itinerary confirms the sequence, services and practical arrangements before you travel.
Your route
Highlights
- ✓Antioch (Antakya) - First Christian Community
- ✓Tarsus - Birthplace of St. Paul
- ✓Cappadocia Cave Churches
- ✓Konya (Ancient Iconium)
- ✓Derbe & Lystra
- ✓Underground Cities
Day-by-day itinerary
01Arrival in Adana / Antakya
On arrival you are met by our Turquaz Travel representative and transferred to your hotel in Antakya (ancient Antioch). Overnight in Antakya.
02Antioch (Antakya)
Explore Antioch, where the followers of Jesus were first called Christians (Acts 11:26). Visit the Church of St. Peter, one of the earliest Christian meeting places carved into the mountainside, and the Hatay Archaeology Museum with its outstanding Roman mosaics. Overnight in Antakya.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
03Antioch – Tarsus – Cappadocia
We travel to Tarsus, the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, visiting St. Paul’s Well and the historic St. Paul Church. We then journey north to Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
04Cappadocia – Cave Churches
Discover the cradle of early monastic Christianity at the Göreme Open-Air Museum, with its rock-cut churches and Byzantine frescoes, and an underground city where early Christians sheltered. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05Cappadocia – Konya
We travel to Konya, biblical Iconium, visited by Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey (Acts 14). Visit the Mevlana Museum and reflect on the region’s deep history. Overnight in Konya.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
06Konya – Ankara
We drive to the capital Ankara, stopping at the Pisidian Antioch region en route where Paul preached. In Ankara, time permitting, visit sites associated with the Letter to the Galatians. Overnight in Ankara.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
07Ankara – Departure
Kahvaltının ardından havalimanına transfer ediliyorsunuz. Turquaz Travel’dan veda.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- • Professional faith-specialized guide
- • All transfers
- • 6 gece otel
- • Daily breakfast & dinner
- • All entrance fees
- • Air-conditioned transport
Not included
- • International flights
- • Insurance
- • Visa
- • Lunches
- • Tips
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Breakfast
Hotel category
[HOTEL CATEGORY TO CONFIRM]
Optional extras
Ek hizmetler talep edilebilir ve ayrıca fiyatlandırılabilir.
Your questions, answered
Do I need a visa?
Entry requirements depend on your passport and route. Check with the relevant consulate before booking. We can assist with documents, but cannot guarantee visa approval.
When is the best time to travel?
Your ideal season depends on the route, weather and activities. Share your dates so our local team can advise on seasonal conditions and opening days.
How do payment and confirmation work?
We send a personal quote with the services, payment schedule and availability. A request is not a confirmed booking. Final prices are confirmed by our team.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellation charges depend on the confirmed services and supplier deadlines. Review the Booking Conditions and Cancellation Policy before paying.
