St Paul’s Journey through Turkey & Patmos
17 Days
St Paul’s Journey through Turkey & Patmos starts in ancient Constantinople, modern Istanbul and continues with flying to Adana, the closest city to ancient Tarsus, birthplace of St Paul. After a diversion to see the marvellous frescoes in the rock-cut churches of Cappadocia follow in the saint’s footsteps to biblical Iconium (modern Konya), Derbe and Lystra. Next up is the Mediterranean coast, and the ancient city of Perge, starting point of Paul’s first missionary journey. The tour then tracks north, to visit the Seven Churches of the Revelation, which include ancient Ephesus. After an exciting boat trip to the Greek island of Patmos, where John wrote the Book of Revelation, the tour continues to Alexandria in Troas, legendary Troy and, finally, the charming lakeside town of Iznik, ancient Nicaea.
Istanbul : Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica of St. Sophia
Hatay : Museum of Mosaics, Church of St. Peter, Seulecia Pieria
Adana : Tarsus
Nevsehir : Goreme Valley, Underground City of Kaymakli, Zelve, Avanos
Karaman : Derbe
Konya : Lystra, Mevlana Museum
Isparta : Antioch Pisidia
Antalya : Perge, Aspendos
Denizli : Laodicea, Hierapolis
Manisa : Philadelphia, Sardis, Thyatira
Izmir : Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Acropolis, Asclepion, Thyatira
Greece : Patmos
Canakkale: Alexandria Troas, Assos, Troy
Bursa : Green Ottoman Complex, Grand Mosque, Nicea
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- All transfers
- 16 nights Accommodation at FC hotels
- Welcome cocktail
- Transportation by modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Baggage Handling
- 16x breakfast and 16x dinner
- English speaking Prof. Tour Guide (Specialist on Biblical Tours )
- All Domestic Flights
- All entrance Fees
- All applicable Taxes
- Tips at the hotels
- Beverages
- Customary tips for guide and driver
Average weather for Istanbul
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave High Temp °c | 8 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 100 | 70 | 50 | 60 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 60 | 100 | 100 |
Average weather for Ankara
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave High Temp °c | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | -5 | -4 | -2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 3 | -1 | -3 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 60 | 40 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
Average weather for Antalya
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave High Temp °c | 15 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 16 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 180 | 130 | 80 | 80 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 90 | 180 | 210 |
Average weather for Izmir
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave High Temp °c | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 13 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 126 | 95 | 77 | 47 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 41 | 84 | 144 |
What Our Guests Say About Turkey
We really enjoyed St Paul’s Journey through Turkey & Patmos and the opportunity to meet so many quality people. You two are fortunate to have so many rewarding relationships. Thanks again for the planning and work that went into a great trip!”
Dr. Frank and Sharon Hamilton
Wow…What a St Paul’s Journey through Turkey & Patmos experience! It was a wonderfully unique time of discovering both God’s beautiful creation in these country. How cool is it to see His Hand in Philippi, Smyrna and Ephesus. Some people see just piles of rocks and stones, but we see a Father’s Love for His Children…Sweet His-story! The guide was a bonus, Arzu is in our memories forever.
Patty and Jim Culpepper
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