Footsteps of St. Paul's Missionary Journey in Turkey - 18 Days
Tour Features
Description
St. Paul’s Missionary Journey in Türkiye – 18 days Biblical tour through Türkiye, specially designed for church groups, pastors, and faith-based travellers. Explore the most important early Christian sites, including Antioch, Tarsus, Perge, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, Ephesus, Sardis, and Philadelphia. Experience prayer, contemplation, and spiritual renewal at the holy sites
The journey includes sacred destinations such as Antioch, Tarsus—the birthplace of St. Paul—Perge, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, as well as the Seven Churches of Revelation, including Ephesus, Sardis, and Philadelphia.
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Tomb of St. John, and the famous Seven Churches of Revelation while discovering the rich biblical heritage of Anatolia. In Cappadocia, explore underground cities and ancient cave churches where early Christians preserved their faith during times of persecution.
Since 1996, Alsero Tours has been organising biblical pilgrimage tours for churches and Christian groups throughout the New Testament lands of Türkiye.
The footsteps of St. Paul Turkey tour is a spiritually enriching pilgrimage that combines worship, history, culture, archaeology, and togetherness in a safe environment.

Itinerary
Price
Private tour prices
| People | Per. / doublePer. Person in Double | SingleSingle Room | ExtraExtra Bed | Child.Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | € 0.00 | € 14855.00 | € 0.00 | |
| 2 Pax | € 7948.00 | € 9055.00 | € 7948.00 | |
| 3 Pax | € 5980.00 | € 7090.00 | € 5980.00 | |
| 4 Pax | € 5050.00 | € 6156.00 | € 5050.00 | |
| 5 Pax | € 4635.00 | € 5740.00 | € 4635.00 | |
| 6 Pax | € 4277.00 | € 5380.00 | € 4277.00 | |
| 7-9 Pax | € 3910.00 | € 5017.00 | € 3910.00 | |
| 10-14 Pax | € 3337.00 | € 4444.00 | € 3337.00 | |
| 15-19 Pax | € 3132.00 | € 4239.00 | € 3132.00 | |
| 20-24 Pax | € 2990.00 | € 4100.00 | € 2990.00 | |
| 25-29 Pax | € 2894.00 | € 4000.00 | € 2894.00 | |
| 30-40 Pax | € 2775.00 | € 3883.00 | € 2775.00 |
Services
Included Services
- Transfer from Istanbul Airport, round-trip
- Transfer from the hotel to Istanbul Airport
- 16-night hotel accommodation, daily breakfast
- Flight ticket Istanbul – Hatay ( Eco Class 15 Kg Luggage)
- 13 dinners
- All tours as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Whirling dervishes Show
- Professional licensed tour guide during the tours
- Private, air-conditioned, non-smoking luxury vehicles
- VAT and city taxes.
Excluded Services
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Beverages during lunch and dinner.
- Tips for the guides and driver.
Hotels
Standard Package Hotels
Istanbul 4 Ngt - Erboy Hotel 4* - Piya Sport 4*
Hatay 1 Ngt - Bogazici Hotel 4*
Adana 1 Ngt - Senbayrak City 4*
Cappadocia 2 Ngt - Melis Cave Hotel – Dilek Kaya 4*
Konya 1 Ngt - Selcuk Hotel 4* -
Antalya 2 Ngt - Ring Downtown 4* - Affloon City Hotel 4*
Pamukkale 1 Ngt - Herakles Thermal 4*
Kusadasi 2 Ngt - Ada New Day Hotel 4* - Duqqan De Luxe
Salihli 1 Ngt - Sardes Thermak Hotel 4*
Ayvalik 1 Ngt - Musho Hotel 4*
Canakkale 1 Ngt - MD Barbaros Hotel 4*
Gold Package Hotels
Istanbul 4 Ngt - Barcelo Istanbul 5* - Wyndham Old City 5*
Hatay1 Ngt - Waxwing Hotel SC - The Museum Hotel 5*
Adana 1 Ngt - Divan Adana 5* - HiltonSA 5*
Cappadocia 2 Ngt - Barcelo Cappadocia 5* - Utopia Cave Hotel
Konya 1 Ngt - Novotel Konya 5* - Bayır Diamond 5*
Antalya 2 Ngt - Ramada Antalya 5*
Pamukkale 1 Ngt - Adem Pira Thermal 5* - Colossae Thermal SPA 5*
Kusadasi 2 Ngt - La Vista Boutique - Korumar 5*
Salihli 1 Ngt - Sardes Thermal Hotel 4*
Ayvalik 1 Ngt - Grand Temizel 5*
Canakkale 1 Ngt - Double Tree Hilton 5* - Kolin Hotel 5*
Note: If available, sample hotels are confirmed on the booking date. Otherwise, similar hotels are booked.
Additional informations
- The hotels listed are examples and will be confirmed at the time of booking, subject to availability. If unavailable, accommodation will be arranged at similar-category hotels.
- Medical insurance and travel insurance are compulsory for all participants. Insurance policies must cover personal accident and liability, medical expenses, repatriation, travel delays, and abandonment.
- The tour guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary due to adverse weather conditions, traffic, or other unforeseen circumstances.
- If any site included in the itinerary is closed, an alternative visit will be arranged.
- There will be no refund for unconsumed hotel meals or unused entrance fees.
- During the tour, participants should be prepared to walk approximately 2–3 km per day on uneven surfaces, cobblestone streets, inclines, and stairs.
- In summer, we recommend bringing comfortable clothing, flat walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. In winter, please bring warm clothing, a raincoat, appropriate walking shoes, and an umbrella.
- When visiting mosques and churches, modest attire is required. We recommend wearing covered shoulders, long skirts or trousers, and closed-toe shoes.
- The order of visits may be adjusted to avoid crowds and optimise the tour experience.
- Please ensure you carry your passport for all domestic flights. Domestic flights are in economy class, and the baggage allowance is typically 15 kg.
- In the event that Alsero Tours modifies the itinerary or hotel arrangements, any additional costs directly resulting from such changes will be covered by Alsero Tours.
- Alsero Tours shall not be held financially responsible for any additional costs arising from force majeure events beyond our control, including but not limited to adverse weather conditions, passenger health issues, war, natural disasters (such as earthquakes or fires), road closures, or flight cancellations.
Tip Policy for the Group
The minimum recommended daily tip (minimum 8 pax) for Group Tour guides, drivers, waiters, hotel staff and other service staff on the tour is 7 EURO per day. This tip is paid in cash upon arrival in Türkiye to the travel agency representative and is distributed among the provider's personnel during the tour.
Highlights
Istanbul: Saint Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Egyptian Bazaar
Gaziantep, Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Saint Pierre church, Hatay Mosaic Museum,
Tarsus, St. Paul Church, St. Paul Well
Cappadocia: Göreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabagi Valley, Avanos, Underground City, Uçhisar, and Göreme.
Sultanhani Caravanserai, Konya, Mevlana Museum, Sille Village, Lystra, Psidia, Yalvac,
Antalya, Perge, Aspendos, Hadrian's Gate, Düden Waterfall
Denizli, Colossae, Laodicea, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Tomb of Apostle Philip
Kusadasi, Milet, Ephesus, The House of the Virgin Mary, Artemis Temple, Kusadasi,
Izmir, Thyatira, Smyrna, Sardes, Philadelphia, Pergamon, Acropolis, Red Basilica.
Canakkale, Behramkale, Assos, Troy, Alexandria Troas
Diğer Açıklamalar
- For cancellations made 91 days or more before the tour, a 100% refund will be provided. (Except per person 300 € for registration fee, bank commission, and domestic flight ticket cost)
- For cancellations made 90 - 61 days before the tour, a 50% refund. (Except for the Bank Commission)
- For cancellations made 60 – 46 days before the tour, a 20% refund. (Except for the Bank Commission)
- No refund cancellations 44 days before the tour. A 100-percent Penalty will be applied.
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