Complete Türkiye Pilgrimage
The ultimate biblical journey across all of Turkey's Christian heritage
Overview
The most comprehensive Christian pilgrimage experience in Turkey. From Antioch to Istanbul, from Cappadocia to Ephesus, this journey covers Paul's missionary routes, all Seven Churches of Revelation, major Old Testament sites, and the Byzantine treasures of Istanbul. This is the pilgrimage of a lifetime.
Spiritual Focus
The complete story of Christianity in Turkey — from the Old Testament patriarchs to the Byzantine Empire
Day by Day
Your Pilgrimage Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Ankara
Welcome dinner and orientation. Meet Rev. Yakubu Pam and your fellow pilgrims.
Day 2
Antioch – Cradle of Christianity
Fly to Hatay. Visit the Cave Church of St. Peter. Explore Hatay Archaeological Museum.
Day 3
Tarsus – Paul's Birthplace
Visit St. Paul's Well, Cleopatra's Gate, and the old city.
Day 4
Cappadocia – Cave Churches
Göreme Open Air Museum, Derinkuyu Underground City. Optional balloon ride.
Day 5
Cappadocia – Valleys & Churches
Ihlara Valley, Kaymaklı Underground City, local Christian heritage sites.
Day 6
Konya (Iconium) & Yalvaç
Visit Iconium where Paul preached. Continue to Pisidian Antioch where Paul gave his first sermon.
Day 7
Laodicea & Hierapolis
The lukewarm church and Pamukkale. Philip's Martyrium.
Day 8
Philadelphia & Sardis
The faithful church and the dead church. Sardis synagogue.
Day 9
Ephesus Full Day
Complete Ephesus experience. Basilica of St. John. House of the Virgin Mary.
Day 10
Smyrna & Thyatira
Smyrna agora and Polycarp's site. Thyatira ruins.
Day 11
Pergamon & Troy
Pergamon Acropolis. Drive through the Troad to Çanakkale.
Day 12
To Istanbul
Travel to Istanbul. Afternoon visit to Nicaea (İznik) — site of the Nicene Creed.
Day 13
Istanbul Christian Heritage
Hagia Sophia, Chora Church, Ecumenical Patriarchate. Bosphorus cruise. Farewell dinner.
Day 14
Departure
Transfer to Istanbul Airport.
What's Included
Accommodation
4-5 star hotels throughout
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