Overview
Follow the footsteps of St. Paul on an inspiring 11-day journey through Türkiye’s most important biblical and cultural sites. Beginning in Izmir, explore Miletus, Ephesus, and the Church of St. Polycarp before continuing through Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Hierapolis, Laodicea, and Pisidian Antioch.
Travel onward to Konya and Cappadocia, where early Christian communities flourished among rock-cut churches, underground cities, and dramatic valleys. Visit highlights such as the Göreme Open-Air Museum, Ihlara Valley, Uçhisar Castle, Paşabağ, and Özkonak Underground City.
Complete your pilgrimage in Istanbul with visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the historic Hippodrome, plus a free day for optional experiences. From ancient theatres and sacred ruins to volcanic valleys and timeless city skylines, each destination reveals another chapter of early Christianity and invites you to experience the landscapes, traditions, and stories that shaped St. Paul’s world.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- ASR-IST Flight Ticket
- Transport
- Entrance fees
- 10 Nights' accommodation in Izmir, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Konya and Istanbul
- Tour Guide
- Extra Tours and personal expenses
- Cable car fees estimated 15 dollars
- Lunches&Drinks throughout the tour
- Tips
- House of Virgin Mary
- Hagia Sophia
Meeting Location
Dokuz Eylül
35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Tayakadın
Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Last day, we'll make the transfer to Istanbul airport and where we'll finish our services.
What To Expect
Izmir
1 Stop
Izmir
3 Stops
Pergamon/Hierapolis
4 Stops
Hierapolis/Laodicea
2 Stops
Konya/Antioch of Pisidia
2 Stops
Cappadocia
3 Stops
Cappadocia
3 Stops
Istanbul
1 Stop
Istanbul
3 Stops
Istanbul
1 Stop
Back to the Airport
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paul’s Pilgrimage: Tracing the Apostle in Turkey?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Helicopter Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- ASR-IST Flight Ticket.
- Transport.
- Entrance fees.
- 10 Nights' accommodation in Izmir, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Konya and Istanbul.
- Tour Guide.
- Extra Tours and personal expenses.
- Cable car fees estimated 15 dollars.
- Lunches&Drinks throughout the tour.
- Tips.
- House of Virgin Mary.
- Hagia Sophia.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Paul's Pilgrimage: Tracing the Apostle in Turkey is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paul’s Pilgrimage: Tracing the Apostle in Turkey will be included in your confirmation email from City Helicopter Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- ASR-IST Flight Ticket
- Transport
- Entrance fees
- 10 Nights' accommodation in Izmir, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Konya and Istanbul
- Tour Guide
- Extra Tours and personal expenses
- Cable car fees estimated 15 dollars
- Lunches&Drinks throughout the tour
- Tips
- House of Virgin Mary
- Hagia Sophia
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
