TURKEY
Ancient Anatolia, the land which is now Turkey, was one of the first places where Christianity spread. The early Christians were persecuted by the Jews and fled Palestine, setting up communities in places such as Antioch (present-day Antakya).
Paul of Tarsus, who became St Paul, was one of the first preachers of the new religion, having himself undergone a stunning conversion on the road to Damascus.
The obvious way to experience Biblical Turkey is to follow one of the three journeys of St Paul. Because Turkey is such a vast country, this can involve much travelling, by both plane and coach.
On his first journey, Paul travelled to Seleucia, Cyprus and Perge, Antioch in Pisidia (Yalvac), Iconium (Lonya), Derbe, Attalia and back to Antioch by foot and by boat.
For his second journey, he set off for Macedonia establishing Churches in Philippi, Thessalonica and Beroea. He then travelled to Athens and Corinth before returning to Antioch by boat via Ephesus.
During his third journey he spent three years in Ephesus, he then spent two years under arrest in Jerusalem before travelling back to Rome where he was arrested, sentenced to death and beheaded.
We are happy to help you map out the ideal tour combining elements of one or more of these journeys, together with any other destinations you might like to add.
Paul of Tarsus, who became St Paul, was one of the first preachers of the new religion, having himself undergone a stunning conversion on the road to Damascus.
The obvious way to experience Biblical Turkey is to follow one of the three journeys of St Paul. Because Turkey is such a vast country, this can involve much travelling, by both plane and coach.
On his first journey, Paul travelled to Seleucia, Cyprus and Perge, Antioch in Pisidia (Yalvac), Iconium (Lonya), Derbe, Attalia and back to Antioch by foot and by boat.
For his second journey, he set off for Macedonia establishing Churches in Philippi, Thessalonica and Beroea. He then travelled to Athens and Corinth before returning to Antioch by boat via Ephesus.
During his third journey he spent three years in Ephesus, he then spent two years under arrest in Jerusalem before travelling back to Rome where he was arrested, sentenced to death and beheaded.
We are happy to help you map out the ideal tour combining elements of one or more of these journeys, together with any other destinations you might like to add.
