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Come alongside an expert guide to explore the history, culture, and natural beauty of the biblical context. Encounter life as it was known to ancient believers of Asia Minor, and view the ruins and landscapes that played a role in their day-to-day lives.
Walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul with both an expert guide and Rodrigo Sanchez, a trusted church leader, as you explore the depths of Scripture in the places where it happened.
Rodrigo Sanchez serves as an elder at Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church, Adjunct Instructor of New Testament Interpretation and Assistant Director of the Hispanic Program at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Fly to Antalya, Turkey (AYT), where you'll be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel.
Please note that the tour concludes in a different city and airport than arrival. Return flights should be arranged from Istanbul (IST) and not Antalya (ATY).
Nicea Conference Guests: as a reminder, the conference ends at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 25 in Istanbul.
Begin your journey through biblical sites with a tour of Begin your journey through biblical sites with a tourof Perga (Acts13:13-14:25), renowned for its historical ruins and as the place where Paul and John Mark parted ways.
Spend the afternoon enjoying the beautiful scenery whilecrossing the Taurus Mountains on your journey north toward Laodicea.
Spend the morning enjoying the beautiful scenery while crossing the Taurus Mountains on your journey north, followed by a tour of the ancient city of Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22), a picturesque reminder of the "lukewarm" church.
Later, explore Hierapolis (Colossians 4:13), the land of hot springs, the illusion of snow, and one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in Turkey.
End the day in Colossae, where you'll experience the site pre-excavation and get a better idea of what these places have looked like for centuries.
Enjoy a scenic drive to Hermes Valley where you'll briefly stop to visit Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13), the city of martyrs. Then spend time in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6), the place of myriad faiths, creeds, and empires.
Spend the afternoon driving through the beautiful countryside to Smyrna, a principal city of the Roman Empire vying for the title "First City of Asia."
Begin at the Acropolis of Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17), where panoramic views of the ancient city await.
After lunch, travel to Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29),Lydia’s hometown (Acts 16:14), and learn how Paul’s ministry helped establish athriving Christian community there.
Explore the ancient ruins of Miletus, where Paul bid farewell to the elders of the church at Ephesus during his third journey (Acts 20). Visit the large theater, featuring an inscription that references the Jews and “God-fearers” of the city.
Spend the morning enjoying the ancient city of Ephesus, where the Apostle Paul’s School of Tyrannus unleashed the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Asia.
Enjoy Turkish hospitality and culture for lunch with Osman, witnessing history through the craft of carpet weaving.
Then, visit one of the world’s oldest baptismals at St. John’s Basilica. Spend some time in the Ephesus museum, which houses the original statues of Artemis.
Nicea Conference Guests: Gather with the Stiles and others from around the globe for a conference 1700 years in the making.
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