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Experience the Bible where it was written

Bible tours, study tours and church group tours to Turkey, the “land of the early Church”, and to other lands of the Bible.

“The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”Psalm 121:8

since 1989tour guiding
200.000+guests guided
160+biblical sites in Turkey
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Spiritually accompanied. Expertly grounded. Honestly priced.

✝Licensed tour guiding since 1989State-certified tour guides, members of TUREB and BVGD – more than 200,000 guests guided.
⛔No shopping stopsNo carpet, jewellery or leather workshops in the programme – no cheap tours “subsidised” by sales commissions.
✦Arranged directlyContact office in Germany, partners on the ground in Turkey – no middlemen.
☩Planned for your churchRoute, devotions, worship services and pace as you wish – also step-free and suitable for seniors.
✦ Arranged directly · no detours ✦

Journeys to the land of the early Church – Turkey

New routes every year at fair prices – we are your contact office in Germany and connect you directly with our partners in Turkey.

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The Places of the Seven Letters8 days
Turkey · Revelation

The Places of the Seven Letters

Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea – the seven churches of the Revelation of John.

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”Revelation 2:7

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The Seven Letters – from Izmir8 days
Turkey · Revelation

The Seven Letters – from Izmir

Round trip from/to Izmir: Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Ephesus and Smyrna – with Hierapolis and Miletus.

“Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”Revelation 2:10

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In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul8 days
Turkey · Paul

In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul

From Tarsus, his birthplace, to the stations of his missionary journeys through Asia Minor.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”2 Timothy 4:7

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The Lycian Coast8 days
Coast · Antiquity

The Lycian Coast

Natural bays, idyllic villages and important ancient sites – including Myra, the city of Saint Nicholas.

“We came to Myra, a city of Lycia.”Acts 27:5

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Synthesis of Early Christianity8 days
Turkey · Early Church

Synthesis of Early Christianity

The central places of the Seven Letters and selected stations of Paul combined in one journey.

“There is one body, and one Spirit.”Ephesians 4:4

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The “Athos” of the Black Sea Coast8 days
Monasteries · Black Sea

The “Athos” of the Black Sea Coast

Cliff monasteries such as Sumela and the Byzantine heritage of Trebizond – Turkey from a new perspective.

“Be still, and know that I am God.”Psalm 46:10

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From Trabzon to Van8 days
Round trip · Black Sea to Van

From Trabzon to Van

From the green Black Sea coast to the steppes of Eastern Anatolia – monasteries, Armenian masterpieces, Urartian heritage.

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills.”Psalm 121:1

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Introductory Tour: The Seven Letters8 days
Introductory tour · for group leaders

Introductory Tour: The Seven Letters

Get to know the destination in advance – at a reduced price that is refunded when the group tour takes place.

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.”Revelation 3:20

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Introductory Tour: In the Footsteps of Paul8 days
Introductory tour · for group leaders

Introductory Tour: In the Footsteps of Paul

Explore the stations of Paul in person before you travel with your church – the price is refunded with the group tour.

“Come over into Macedonia, and help us.”Acts 16:9

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Did you know …?
4historical names: Anatolia, Asia Minor, the Near East and Ex Oriente Lux
160+places mentioned in the Bible have been located in Turkey
¾of the events of the New Testament took place in Turkey
✦ Revelation 1:11 ✦

The Seven Churches – on the map

“What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia.” Click on a church.

  1. Ephesus“I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience.”Revelation 2:2
  2. Smyrna“Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”Revelation 2:10
  3. Pergamum“I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is.”Revelation 2:13
  4. Thyatira“I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith.”Revelation 2:19
  5. Sardis“Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die.”Revelation 3:2
  6. Philadelphia“Behold, I have set before thee an open door.”Revelation 3:8
  7. Laodicea“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.”Revelation 3:20
✦ More lands of the Bible ✦

From the Holy Land to the Caucasus

Palestine8–9 days
Holy Land

Palestine – on the Paths of Jesus

Protestant and Catholic pilgrimages, the Abraham Path and encounter tours in the Holy Land.

“I am the way, the truth, and the life.”John 14:6

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JordanRound trip
Terra Sancta

Jordan – on Both Sides of the Jordan

The baptism site, Mount Nebo and the biblical landscapes east of the Jordan.

“Jesus … was baptized of John in Jordan.”Mark 1:9

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GreeceRound trip
Paul · Orthodoxy

Greece – from Antiquity to Paul

Philippi, Thessaloniki, Corinth and Athens: the European stations of the Apostle.

“Ye men of Athens …”Acts 17:22

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Italy6–7 days
Rome · Assisi

Ancient, Christian and Jewish Rome

Catacombs, Peter and Paul, Assisi – and the gospel music tour to Rome.

“To all that be in Rome, beloved of God.”Romans 1:7

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Georgia & Armenia8–15 days
Caucasus · Early Christianity

Georgia & Armenia

The oldest Christian nations in the world – monasteries between Ararat and the Caucasus, also as an Easter tour.

“And the light shineth in darkness.”John 1:5

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Your church, your journey

We plan your church group tour, study tour or pilgrimage individually – spiritually accompanied, expertly grounded. Our team is happy to advise you Mon–Sat from 9 am to 6 pm (CET).

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Turkey – the land of the Church

Pope John XXIII
“He was a true friend of the Turks, whom he loved and esteemed.”
Pope John XXIIIAs Angelo Roncalli, Apostolic Delegate in Istanbul 1935–1944
Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II described Turkey not only as a land of the Bible, but as the holy land of the early Church:

“Just as Palestine is the land of Jesus, Turkey is the land of the Church.”
Pope John Paul II
Peter Wenner, retired pastor
Peter Wenner, retired pastor
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Biblical sites in Turkey

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