Türkiye 2027
Geographical pilgrimage is the symbolic acting out of an inner journey.
— Thomas Merton
Join us in 2027 as we explore early Christian origins in Türkiye!
This 11 day excursion will take you to the landscapes and locations of the book of Acts — all while exposing you to the incredible history and culture that Türkiye has to offer. Along the way, we’ll encounter the sites, personalities, and ideas of the first Christians, and consider how our lives intersect with and diverge from theirs.
INTINERARY
DAY 1 - ARRIVE ISTANBUL
Landing at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight
accommodation. Depending on time of arrival, free day. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2 - ISTANBUL (B/L)
Today we visit the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, we also visit the Carpet Museum, Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya and the Basilica Cistern. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 3 - ISTANBUL (B/L)
Today we visit the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, we also visit the Carpet Museum, Blue Mosque ,
Aya Sofya and the Basilica Cistern. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 4 - ISTANBUL TO HATAY (ANTAKYA) (B/L)
Antioch) where St Paul began his missionary journeys. We also visit St Peter's Church and Hatay's
famous mosaic museum. Overnight in Hatay.
DAY 5 - HATAY TO TARSUS (ANTAKYA) (B/L)
We set off for Samandag (Seleucia Pieria) where St Paul and St Barnabas set sail for Cyprus,
continuing on to Tarsus which was the birthplace of St Paul. Here we visit St Paul's Church and St
Paul's Well. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 6 - HATAY TO TARSUS (ANTAKYA) (B/L)
Today we visit key sites in the area, including Pasabag fairychimney , Goreme Open Air Museum with
famous churches, and Kaymakli Underground City. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 7 - CAPPADOCIA - KONYA - YALVAC (B/L/D)
This morning you can enjoy an optional 1 hour hot air balloon ride. After breakfast we depart for Konya
(Iconium) where we visit St Paul's Church, the Whirling Dervish Museum and Mevlana Museum. We
continue to Yalvac (Pisidian Antioch) then on to Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.
DAY 8 - PAMUKKALE AND LAODICEA (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we visit the small ruin suite of Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of Asia, before
visiting Hierapolis. Our visit includes free time to swim in the famous Cleopatra Antique Pool and time
to explore the famous white travertines (calcium pools). Overnight in Pamukkale.
Why Tours?
Tours at Commons have a simple objective: to take our commitments to intellectual honesty, spiritual passion, and Jesus-centredness out into the world.
We do this because we believe that faith deepens through embodied encounters with the places, artifacts, and memories of our tradition.
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