Footsteps of St. Paul: A Turkey and Israel Heritage Journey
Direct Operator Pricing
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$750
per person, compared with the same package sold through reseller agencies
Why are our rates lower?
We organize and operate this pilgrimage ourselves, on the ground in the Holy Land. When you book with our local team instead of a third party reseller or overseas agent, your payment goes into your journey, not into middleman commissions. Same holy sites, same hotels, same care.
Serving pilgrims since 2007
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Begin in Istanbul and follow Paul's footsteps to Ephesus, Pamukkale and Laodicea, then fly to Israel for Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, Nazareth and the coast.
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You arrive in Istanbul, are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
You explore the Byzantine and Ottoman heritage of Istanbul, the great Christian capital of the East before the Ottoman era.
You walk the ancient streets of Ephesus, where Paul taught for two years, and visit the House of the Virgin Mary.
"This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord." (Acts 19:10)
You visit the terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis, then Laodicea, one of the seven churches of Revelation.
Scripture: Revelation 3:14–16 (the message to the church in Laodicea)
You fly to Tel Aviv and travel up to Jerusalem, where the second half of the pilgrimage begins.
You walk through the Old City of Jerusalem and its holy sites.
You visit Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, and continue to the Dead Sea.
You travel to the Sea of Galilee and visit Capernaum, the town of Jesus' ministry.
You visit Nazareth, where Jesus grew up, and Mount Tabor, the traditional setting of the Transfiguration.
You visit the Roman port of Caesarea, where Paul was once held, and the Crusader city of Akko on the coast.
A quieter day in Jerusalem to reflect and pray, and to revisit the places that mattered most to you.
You are transferred to the airport for your flight home.
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✦ Explore the Byzantine and Ottoman heritage of Istanbul
✦ Walk the streets of Ephesus and visit the House of the Virgin Mary
✦ Visit Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Laodicea
✦ Continue to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee and Nazareth
"This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord." (Acts 19:10)
Included- Warm airport welcome and all group transfers in modern, air conditioned vehicles
- Hotel accommodation throughout the itinerary
- A licensed English speaking guide
- All entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
Not Included- International flights to and from Turkey and Israel, and the internal flight
- Entry visas where required
- Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver
- Travel insurance, which we strongly recommend
- Lunches and personal expenses
- Anything not listed as included
Pilgrims Who Walked This Road
Tour FAQ
You are welcome to join as an individual, a couple, a family, or a full church group. Many travelers arrive on their own and leave with a whole new family, which is one of the most common things we hear.
There is a fair amount of walking, some of it on old stone and uneven ground, and a few climbs such as Mount Tabor. Most people of reasonable health manage well. If anyone in your group has mobility needs, tell us in advance and we will plan around them.
Yes. Entry requirements for Ethiopian and Eritrean passport holders need more hands-on support, and AJET has long experience guiding travelers through exactly what their passport requires. We coordinate between our teams in Jerusalem and Addis Ababa at every step, so you are never left to work it out alone. Please start the process early, as some steps take time.
You stay in comfortable first class hotels in Jerusalem and on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias. A tourist class option is also available if your group prefers. All rooms are clean, well located, and include daily breakfast and dinner.
A deposit of $300 or $400 per person (the amount shown on the tour page, or the stated deposit for your custom journey) is required to secure your booking. A reservation does not hold a seat until the deposit clears into AJET’s account. Final balance payments are strictly due 60 days prior to departure.
One exception: if you reserve a journey online without a fixed departure date and we cannot confirm dates that match your preferred dates, your deposit is returned in full.
If you must cancel your pilgrimage, written notice must be submitted to AJET. Cancellations incur the following tiered fees based on the departure date:
- 61 or more days prior: Full refund of all monies paid minus the non-refundable deposit.
- 60 to 46 days prior: 35% of total package cost is retained (65% refund of balance).
- 45 to 31 days prior: 60% of total package cost is retained (40% refund of balance).
- 30 to 15 days prior: 85% of total package cost is retained (15% refund of balance).
- 14 days or fewer prior / No-show: 100% of total package cost is retained (non-refundable).
Because unexpected medical or travel disruptions can occur, AJET strongly recommends that every pilgrim purchase comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical care, and emergency repatriation.
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