Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul 

• Welcome to Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia! Echoes of ancient empires blend with the pulse of a modern metropolis, and your Turkish adventure begins.
• Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul and Adana

• Immerse yourself in Istanbul, where towering Hagia Sophia whispers tales of empires and bustling bazaars overflow with treasures from East and West. 
• Flight to Adana, where vibrant modern life meets ancient history, welcomes you with mouthwatering kebabs – a delightful start to your Turkish adventure of faith and discovery.

• Overnight stay in Adana.

Day 3: Antioch and Tarsus 

• Bus trip to Antioch (Antakya), a cradle of early Christianity, inviting you to walk in the footsteps of the first believers and explore the legacy of the Apostle Paul and visit Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul.
• Overnight stay in Antakya or Tarsus.

Day 4: Cappadocia 

• Bus trip to Cappadocia, where fairy chimneys, subterranean cities, and hidden cave churches tell tales of otherworldly landscapes and early Christian history.
• Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 5: Full-day Cappadocia exploration 

• Immerse yourself in Cappadocia’s unique landscape and history
• Optional activities: Hot air balloon ride, hiking, cave dwellings.
• Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 6: Antalya

• Flight from Kayseri to Antalya, where sun, sea, and ancient history await, your launchpad to the Roman treasures of Perge and Aspendos.

• Overnight stay in Antalya.

Day 7: Perge and Aspendos 

• Journey back in time to Perge and Aspendos on the Mediterranean coast, where Roman grandeur meets Biblical significance as you walk in the footsteps of St. Paul.
• Overnight stay in Antalya.

Day 8: Ephesus 

• • Flight to Izmir 
  • Bus trip to Ephesus. Walk the marble streets of Ephesus, where St. Paul preached and the legacy of the early Church echoes amongst the timeless ruins.
  • Discover the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred site believed to be Mary’s final dwelling place. Experience the tranquility of this revered sanctuary nestled amidst the hills near Ephesus, a place of pilgrimage and reflection.
  • Explore the Basilica of St. John, believed to be built over the tomb of the Apostle John. Witness the remains of this once-grand Byzantine church and its enduring significance as a site of Christian pilgrimage near Ephesus.

• Overnight stay in Izmir.

Day 9: Izmir (Smyrna)

• • Visit the Church of St. Polycarp, a revered martyr of the early Church. Explore the ancient Agora, a well-preserved Roman marketplace and the landmark Clock Tower. 

• Flight to Istanbul 

• Flight back to the U.S.