Mediterranean Pilgrimage of Saints and Scriptures 10 Days

Upon arrival at Hatay Airport, you will be transferred to the city center to check in at the hotel. You will be given your room key, and the rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Hatay

Meals Included: None

Start the day in Hatay, ancient Antioch, one of the most significant cities of early Christianity and the place where followers of Jesus were first called Christians. Visit the Cave Church of St. Peter, one of the earliest Christian worship sites, set into the mountainside overlooking the city.

Continue the drive to the Armenian village of Vakıflı, a living testament to cultural diversity. Immerse yourself in the charm of the village, interact with the locals, and explore its unique heritage. Conclude your day with a visit to the Roman Time Tunnel of Titus. Uncover the mysteries of this well-preserved Roman-era tunnel, providing insights into the region's ancient past.

Today's total driving distance is 120 km (approx. 2 hours).

Overnight: Hatay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Following breakfast, depart Hatay and journey west along the Mediterranean corridor toward Tarsus, one of the most sacred cities of early Christianity and the birthplace of St. Paul the Apostle. Upon arrival, visit the St. Paul Anıt Müzesi (St. Paul Memorial Church), a revered pilgrimage site believed to stand near the apostle’s family home. Here, guests gain insight into St. Paul’s early life, missionary calling, and enduring influence on the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman world. The visit continues to St. Paul’s Well, traditionally associated with the saint home and regarded as a place of spiritual reflection and prayer.

Continue onward to Mersin, an ancient port city that played a vital role in connecting early Christian communities across the Mediterranean. Time allows a gentle coastal walk before heading to the hotel for the overnight stay.

Today's total driving distance is 250 km (approx. 3.5 hours).

Overnight: Mersin

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, depart Mersin and continue along the Mediterranean shoreline to Anemurium, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in southern Anatolia and a significant centre of early Christianity. Overlooking the sea, Anemurium flourished during the Roman and Byzantine periods and is remarkable for its extensive remains of early Christian basilicas, baptisteries, and a vast necropolis adorned with Christian symbols and inscriptions.

Walking among the ruins, you encounter multiple churches with mosaic floors, stone-lined streets, and city walls that once protected a thriving Christian community closely connected to maritime trade routes.

Time is allowed for quiet reflection by the water before continuing the journey westward along the coast. The day concludes with an overnight stay in Alanya.

Today's total driving distance is 370 km (approx. 6 hours).

Overnight: Alanya

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Journey inland to Side, an ancient port city and former bishopric, explore the remains of churches near the sea, where Christianity flourished alongside Roman life.  Continue to Aspendos, renowned for its monumental theatre and early Christian presence. Complete the day at Perge, one of the most important cities visited by St. Paul during his missionary journeys. Walk through the colonnaded streets and visit the remains of early basilicas. Complete the day with a leisure evening in Old City of Antalya.

Today's total driving distance is 170 km (approx. 3 hours).

Overnight: Antalya

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, the journey continues along the ancient Lycian coastline, where faith, nature, and mythology intertwine. The day begins with a visit to Phaselis, an important ancient harbour city once frequented by traders, missionaries, and travellers navigating the eastern Mediterranean.

The route then leads to Olympos, a secluded Lycian city known not only for its dramatic setting along a river valley but also for its early Christian heritage. Among the ruins are the remains of basilicas and ecclesiastical structures dating to the Byzantine period, reflecting Olympos’ role as a Christian settlement after antiquity.

In the afternoon, arrive in Çıralı, a peaceful coastal village revered for its natural beauty and spiritual calm. Nestled between mountains and sea, Çıralı lies near the legendary Chimaera (Yanartaş)—the eternal flames that have burned for millennia and were referenced by ancient writers.

Today's total driving distance is 150 km (approx. 3 hours).

Overnight: Çıralı

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Following breakfast, depart for Myra, an important center of early Christianity and the home of St. Nicholas, revered as a bishop and saint. Explore the rock-cut tombs, ancient theatre, and the ruins of the basilicas, reflecting Myra’s spiritual and historical significance in the region.

In the afternoon, arrive in Kaş, a charming coastal town that offers the perfect blend of history, seaside beauty, and relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. Enjoy free time to stroll along the harbor, wander through its narrow streets lined with artisan shops, sip coffee at a café overlooking the turquoise waters, or simply take in the panoramic views of the surrounding bays and mountains.  Afternoon and evening at leisure in Kaş

Today's total driving distance is 140 km (approx. 2.5 hours).

Overnight: Kaş

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart for Patara, birthplace of St. Nicholas and an important early Christian center. Visit the remains of basilicas and the ancient harbor, once a gateway for faith and trade. Continue to Xanthos and Letoon, UNESCO-listed Lycian cities that reveal the transition from paganism to Christianity, with inscriptions, churches, and sacred spaces. Return to Kaş in the afternoon. Evening at leisure in Kaş.

Today's total driving distance is 140 km (approx. 2.5 hours).

Overnight: Kaş

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a cruise in Kekova, sailing over the remains of the Sunken City, where early coastal settlements lie beneath crystal-clear waters. Visit Simena (Kaleköy), accessible only by sea, with its Byzantine ruins and hillside necropolis overlooking the Mediterranean. The afternoon is at leisure for reflection or quiet exploration.

Overnight: Kaş

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Departure for the Dalaman Airport for the return flight to Istanbul (appx. 1 hour flight). Arrival to Istanbul and connection flight with your international flight schedule.

Today's total driving distance is 150 km (approx. 2.5 hours).

Overnight: None

Meals Included: Breakfast