Join Pastor Trent Douglass of Calvary Chapel Saving Grace on this in-depth tour of Greece and Turkey. Follow in the Footsteps of Paul as we follow his missionary journeys through Asia Minor, modern-day Türkiye, and Greece. See first-hand how the Gospel spread through Europe and the West. Experience how the Bible comes to life in an amazing way as you study the Word on location.

Begin your exciting journey to Turkey!

Explore the beautiful harbor city of Antalya (ancient Attalia), where Paul and Barnabas concluded their First Missionary Journey before sailing back to Antioch.

Visit the ancient city of Perga, where Paul and Barnabas began their trek into Asia Minor after arriving from Cyprus during the First Missionary Journey.

Continue toward the city of Yalvac to marvel at the ruins of the ancient city of Antioch of Pisidia, where Saint Paul "turns to the Gentiles" in his teachings.

Travel through the scenic city of Isparta, known for its beautiful rose gardens and picturesque landscapes in southwestern Turkey.

Visit the site of ancient Colossae, the city that received Paul's Letter to the Colossians and was home to the early Christian church addressed in his epistle.

Discover the ancient city and church of Laodicea, where the apostle John rebuked the inhabitants for being lukewarm.

Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, a city significant in the early church and the spread of Christianity throughout the area. At the edge of this ancient city, you will find the beautiful natural phenomena of the travertines, which are pools of thermal-spring-fed water on striking white cliffs made of calcium deposits. Relax and wade in the pools to end your day.

We will visit Pamukkale to see its famous white travertine terraces and dip our feet in the thermal waters.

This morning, tour ancient Ephesus from the port of Kusadasi, Turkey and see Ephesus from the time of Paul, John, and Timothy, who all lived and ministered here. Highlights include the library, with its famous facade, and the amphitheater, where Paul and Timothy inadvertently started a riot over the idol worship of Diana.

See the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, whose prominence formed the backdrop to Paul's ministry in Ephesus.

Visit the ancient city of Miletus where Paul met with the Ephesian elders for the last time near the end of his Third Missionary Journey.

Enjoy time in the coastal town of Kuşadası, a picturesque harbor and gateway to the remarkable archaeological treasures of ancient Ephesus.

Explore the ruins of Pergamos, the church that Christ affirmed and rebuked with His famous statement “where Satan's throne is." Pergamon was the capital of a Hellenistic kingdom of that name, which ruled western Asia Minor.

Explore the ancient city of Assos, where Paul rejoined his shipboard companions after walking more than 20 miles from Troas during his Third Missionary Journey.

Visit the ruins of Alexandria Troas, where Paul received his vision of the Macedonian man, leading him to bring the Gospel into Europe.

Travel through the historic city of Çanakkale, the gateway to ancient Troy and the site of the famous Dardanelles during World War I.

Visit modern-day Kavala, the port where Paul first set foot on European soil. See an ancient aqueduct and a mosaic commemorating Paul’s vision of the Macedonian man begging him to bring the Gospel to Europe.

Explore the vast ruins of ancient Philippi, an integral city in the spread of Christianity throughout Europe. See the prison where Paul was kept, all the significant public areas, and the ruins of several Byzantine churches here.

Travel on to Lydia’s Baptistery, a site on the river outside Philippi where Paul baptized Lydia, his first European convert. You will have an opportunity to be baptized here or share in others’ joy as they are baptized.

Tour the ruins of ancient Thessaloniki and gain a deeper understanding of the society to which Paul preached, discipled, and wrote these epistles.

Follow Paul’s second missionary journey to the bema seat of Berea, modern-day Veria. Visit the synagogue of Berea in the old Jewish Quarter to learn about the Jewish community here through the ages, their focus on maintaining the scripture through to the last century, and their fate during and after the Holocaust.

Tour the perched monasteries of Meteora—the remote home of 11th century ascetics and hermit monks. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Walk through the historic city of Athens, where Paul engaged the philosophers of the Areopagus and proclaimed the unknown God to a city filled with idols.

Visit the Acropolis of Athens, crowned by the magnificent Parthenon, one of the most enduring symbols of the ancient Greek world.

Stand on Mars Hill (the Areopagus), where Paul boldly proclaimed the Gospel to the Athenian philosophers and declared the message of the risen Christ.

Tour the extensive remains of first-century Corinth including the Bema, theater, other public areas, and what may be the shop of Priscilla & Aquilla.

Visit the ancient port of Corinth, Cenchreae, where Paul had his hair cut and left Europe for Ephesus. Admire this beautiful view where the ruins disintegrate into the sea.

Tour the Acropolis of Athens, including the Parthenon, and have a time of study on Mars Hill, which offers a spectacular 360-degree view of the city. Learn about Paul’s efforts to preach in this city during his time here.

Group air reservations are not available for this tour. You can purchase your own air or work with one of our Air Concierge agents to obtain your air.

Please adhere to the following parameters:

April 19 - Arrive Antalya 4PM or earlier

Please note: You need to depart the US no later than April 18 in order to begin the tour in Antalya on April 19.

If you arrive after the group departs from the airport, you are responsible for joining the tour at your own expense. The first hotel is about 45-60 minutes from the airport.

May 1 - Depart Athens Airport any time

The included airport transfer will get people to the airport in time for flights departing 3:55AM or later.

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