✦ REISE(N) MIT PASSION! ✦
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 1989 tour guiding
200.000 +guests guided
160 +biblical sites in Turkey
✦ Why Reise(n) mit PASSION! ✦
Spiritually accompanied. Expertly grounded. Honestly priced.
✝ Licensed tour guiding since 1989 State-certified tour guides, members of TUREB and BVGD – more than 200,000 guests guided.
⛔ No shopping stops No carpet, jewellery or leather workshops in the programme – no cheap tours “subsidised” by sales commissions.
✦ Arranged directly Contact office in Germany, partners on the ground in Turkey – no middlemen.
☩ Planned for your church Route, 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.
All Revelation Paul Early Church Introductory tours East & Black Sea Coast & Culture
8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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 …?
4 historical names: Anatolia, Asia Minor, the Near East and Ex Oriente Lux
160 +places mentioned in the Bible have been located in Turkey
¾ of 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.
Ephesus “I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience.” Revelation 2:2 Smyrna “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 Pergamum “I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is.” Revelation 2:13 Thyatira “I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith.” Revelation 2:19 Sardis “Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die.” Revelation 3:2 Philadelphia “Behold, I have set before thee an open door.” Revelation 3:8 Laodicea “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.” Revelation 3:20
✦ More lands of the Bible ✦
From the Holy Land to the Caucasus
Palestine 8–9 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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Jordan Round 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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Greece Round 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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Italy 6–7 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 & Armenia 8–15 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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✦ It’s that simple ✦
Three steps to your journey
1 Send an enquiry Choose a tour or describe your wishes – without obligation, by form, phone or WhatsApp.
2 Personal offer You receive a programme tailored to your group, with a clear price.
3 Travel blessed We accompany you on site – from the first day until your journey home.
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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
“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 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
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✦ Map ✦
Biblical sites in Turkey